Sherman Accepts Republican Nomination for Vice Presidency
In Utica New York on August 18 James Sherman accepted the Republican nomination for vice president from a deck near his home. He pledged allegiance to Roosevelt era policies and asserted the people rule, following Taft and Bryan campaign rhetoric while stressing the administration should be approved.
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Associated Press
Trica
Uffisa
Tames & Sherman
Republican Party
Geneeee Street
Chicago
Julius Burrows
Michigan
Reet
Rayker
Hamilton College
Sherman
Thomas Wheeler
Utica
Charles S Symonds
Roosevelt
Mr. Sherman
Bryan
Rooevelt
Springfield unrest and Sherman campaign stir mighty town
In Springfield Illinois August residents rally under the Chamber of Commerce to protect citizens amid riots. Sherman campaign events draw crowds as Chief Justice Root and national figures attend. A coroner’s jury holds Joseph Klein for murder tied to a train incident with the Illinois regiment. Police promise civil and military cooperation to avert further trouble.
Campaign TelegRam Promises Rallies and Speeches Abroad
The spediking campaign reports a telegian from Leslie M Shaw promising two or three apdeches kit Vengiant Rent week. Shaw plans to visit Maine then for epicches, and secretary Wisen will also speak there. At ceremonies Mr Sheman received a gold cap on an acvony pedestal as a tribute from congressional associates.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Tawa
the Treasury
Shaw
Maine
Wisen
Department of Amculture
Goldenett
Jus Associates
Congress
Wagen
Springfield Riots and Military Inquiry Story Bluffs
The article describes unrest in Springfield Illinois with a governor and prohibition candidate accused of bluffing rioters. It cites military authorities, a verdict at Kankakee, and calls for civil court review while detailing eyewitness accounts of soldiers drinking and a fatal bayonet incident. The narrative mentions a preacher’s son and various witnesses, plus a tense clash between militia and black field workers near the city.
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Kee
Springield
Klein
Ktein
Kankakee
Mc Miler
Klin
Slam
Coruier L. E. Fenoulile
Miitary Court of Inquiry
George W Nelson
Henry Surprenant
fFirst Regiment
Kankekee
Georg Patterson
Clindy Central
Clinton
Springfield
Young
Jefferson
Madigan
Trowell
Troon
Howell
Tatlitia
Harvard
Mack and Lloyd Confer On Democratic Strategy
Chicago Aug 18 extended conferences between Chairman Mack and Congressman James Lloyd, chair of the Democratic congressional committee, yielded the result that the Democratic national committee will cooperate with the congressional panel and provide financial aid as needed. The two committees have worked harmoniously as separate bodies.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mack
James Lloyd
Democratic Congressional Committee
Democratic National
Congressional Committee
Japan to Build Two More Battleships
A Berlin dispatch reports a German naval bulletin confirming Japan will add two more battleships to its fleet. Keels for both vessels are planned, one laid in July and the other in autumn, with construction in Japan. Each ship to displace about 9,808 tons, reach twenty knots, and mount twelve 7.0 inch guns.
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Associated Press
Berlin
German’ Naval League
Japan
Buthi
Arrival of American ships marks Sydneys festive week
Sydney markets swell with visitors as the Great Fleet arrives. The city’s streets bloom with decorations and officials vow a grand welcome, the harbour and landmarks festooned in tribute to pride and unity amid a surge of travelers and heightened transport strain.
Taft Sends Regrets for Not Attending Nominating Ceremonies
Hot Springs Vi Aug Willem JH Taft Republican candidate for president sends a written regret at missing the Sternian notification ceremonies in Utah. The letter, made public, expresses admiration for the vice presidential nominee and reflects on campaign views and national interest.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Willem JH. Taft
United Intek
Reids Ag
Atv
Republican Party
Harry Thaws Creditors Gather In Bankruptcy Case
Pittsburg August 18 to September 7 marked the first meeting of creditors for Harry K Thaw in his bankruptcy. Referee Blair will oversee creditor selection of a trustee if needed. Mary C Thaw filed a $209 674 21 claim against Thaw based on notes dated June to August 1907. Thaw lists debts to his mother totaling 191 500, while the claim challenges his finances and notes. A court decision against the Origines was reported with the batterion lineup and legal counsel.
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Ansqpmgid Press
Pittsburg
Feditora
Harry KK. Thaw
Thaw
Blair
Lates Althe
Mary Cc. Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Tittabu
Tragedy at Flushing inquest set for Wednesday
In New York Aug 13 an inquest will be opened at Flushing Town Hall into the death of William Fo Avnis who vanished last Saturday after a note attributed to him led to police investigations. Captain Peter C Hadas and Dr Henry Oughta were present at the scene. The jury will hear testimony from those connected to the case and determine the cause of death.
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Flushing
William Fo Avnis
Peter ¢. Hadas
Henry Oughta
Tie
Tloughton
Hayes
Tosi
Seattle Invites Editors for National Convention
Editors gather for the National Editorial convention as Seattle presses to host the 1105 meeting. Invitations extend to Toledo Cincinnati Seattle Atlanta City Put-in-Bay Chattanooga and Chicago amid a contest among elites for the event. William A. Steel, association treasurer, leads Seattle's bid with hopes Washington’s city secures the next gathering.
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Toledo
Cinetunnts
Seatile
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Put-in-fay
Chathanooga
Chicnge
Seattle
William A. Steel
Association
Warkington Elty Wll
Stel
Miss Booth Improves After Heat Collapse at Conference
Warsaw Ind Aug The condition of Miss Eva Booth commander of the Salvation Army of the United States who collapsed from heat after her address at the Winona Lake Bible conference last night was reported improved today. The patient was in charge of friends and started for her home in New York City.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
Eva Booth
Salvation Army of the
United States
New
Death of Dr Henry Hopkins Former William College President
Williamstown Massachusetts August 18 Dr Henry Hopkins former president of William College died of pneumonia in Rotterdam Holland a cablegram received by his brother Col A L Hopkins of this city states Hopkins had been ill for the past six weeks
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Aesoriated Press
Williamstown
Mass
Henry Hopkins
Willian College
Rotterdam
Holland
Col
A. L. Hopkins
Hopking
Milwaukee D A McGovern to Speak in Fond du Lac
District Attorney Francis E. McGovern of Milwaukee has engaged the Henry Revie theater in Fond du Lac and will deliver an address there next Friday evening August 210. He has been in the city at least die during the present van paiga but has midy no public address. He has been conducting speak less emupaign bn the various sections of the plite.
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Fond du Bacht
Francis E. McGovern
Milwaukee
United States Stator
Henry Revie Theater
Millevern
van Paiga
Plite
Lenroot Lenroot Warms Up as Pygmy for Congress Promises Fiery Campaign
Special to The Northwester Superior Wis Aug 18 Irvine Lenroot advances his candidacy against Congress incumbent Locke in a fierce Republican contest. The district heats up as both parties forecast the hottest campaign in the state before primaries. Starkweather, a noted speaker, headlines rallies while Lenroot tours counties and attacks his rival. Local coverage notes Lenroot’s broad outreach and Jenkins’ campaign as it unfolds in Superior and surrounding towns.
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Irvine L. Lenroot
Congress
Congressmiuny Jonkdaw
Washington
Entiire Counstry
Jehite Coreen
Rene Work Egetey
Brinking
Muddon
Superior
Lentoot
Sue Peor
Stark Weratnor
Jenkins
Chiles
Starkwrather
Beadlirar
Negain
Papcorn
Lenroot
Ife Hing
Tia
Jenkings
Wan
Lila Press
Enn
Kong
Prohibition nominee Chafin to be formally notified tonight
The meeting to notify Eugene W. Chafin as the Prohibition party presidential nominee will be held at 8 o clock this evening. Prof Charles Scanlon of Pittsburgh will deliver the notification address, followed by Chafin’s acceptance speech outlining campaign policies. Several party members planned to attend the notification event.
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America
Scanton
Uhya
Probe Theatrical Trust Under DOJ Review
Washington August reports that the Department of Justice will investigate alleged theatrical trust charges. No inquiry has begun and officials have not set a start date, with the scope of DOJ powers still under consideration.
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Associated Prous
Washington
Ae al
Lego Wertrical Trust
Sdepartment of Justice
Department of Justies
Fires Rage Near Kimberley and May Creek
A Cranbrook dispatch reports a large blaze one mile east of May and another fire at Tyan, with crews battling multiple wildfires as a prolonged drought fuels spread. residents Sullivan and Kimberly are safe amid severe conditions near Shumehuck Creek.
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Winnipeg
Man
Cranbrook
Kimberry
Shumehuck Creek
Sullivan and
Kimberly
Tyan
Netherlands Free Hat to Deal With Venezuela President
The Hagar reports that with one proviso no military occupation should occur, the government in Washington appears to have granted the Dutch cabinet freedom to negotiate with President Castra of Venezuela as it sees fit.
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Hagar
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Nethrlands
Ft Witt
Castra
Venezuela
Bryan Makes Charge At Pairview Neb
In this brief local item from Pairview Nebraska a figure named Bryan makes a notable charge in the scene at the intrscris market. The report notes community interest and mentions Renebuican party context with Davy.
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Associated Press
Pairview
Liniotu
J. Bret
Piers
Davy
Intrscris Co
Aaloch
Earthquakes Shocks Felt In California No Injuries Reported
A minor quake rattled parts of California near Hanasek and nearby counties with crockery broken and startled residents. No serious damage or injuries were reported though walls of the courthouse showed some stress. Local authorities note the tremor appeared localized with no widespread impact.
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Oshkosh to Host Next German Press Convention
The German Press Association selects Oshkosh as next host city after a successful convention. Editor Mathwty of The VWipcons sin Veladoh reports the association’s plans and praises Sheboygan hospitality and program quality. Officers named include Tallowa as President Enill Wittaail Mountain City as vice president TL Wo Geyer Appleton Secretary Arthur Mrtinalg Kalikosh and I. C. Died Baildon as Treasurer.
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Vwipcons Sin Veladoh
Gecnea
Welivd
Oshkosh
Shobasyyan
Caetian Press Association
Waseouatn
Tallowa
Enill Wittaail
Mountain City
TL Wo Geyer
Appleton
Arthur Mrtinalg
Calikosh
I. C
Baildon
Immigration trends drop sharply in period to United States
Washington report shows sharp fall in total immigration to the United States for the period ending July. Russian entrants lead declines, with overall immigration down 77 percent from 1907. Detained counts fall 57 percent. total admitted and total deportations cited with multiple year comparisons.
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Associated Prose
Washington, DC
United States
Bureau of
Russia
Tintaleraltas Trem
Aiantasr
Adrift on Lake Winnebago drains ship in Cahczmce departure
The passenger launch from Schultz boat livery, carrying Dr Frank Carey and his Chicago family and the Carey summer visitors from Greenbush, drifted for hours in the late afternoon after a cracked keel began letting water into the boat. They finally reached shore at Cahzmnce to be housed after the craft capsized.
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Pond du Lac
Wis
Schultz Boa
Frank Carey
Chicago
Carey
Greenbush
Taft Talk Report From Hot Springs Meeting
In Hot Springs Virginia on August 1 K-R. VY Oulahian editor on the Renulligin national committee visited on a Chicago to New York trip. This marked the first contact between Oulahian and Taft since Taft's appointment. Taft aimed to shape his Virginia Republican excursionists speech.
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Hot Springs
VY Oulahian
Renulligin National
Fedas
Chiccago
New York
Oulahan
Taft
Virginia
Roosevelt offer to Taft stamp denied at executive offices
A 18-A publication from Oyster Bay reports that President Roosevelt offered a stamp to Taft, an offer denied at the executive offices today. The note references a failed diplomatic gesture and cites local coverage from LoL.
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Oyster Bay
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