Extra Session Considered After Nebraska Congressman Dies
President Harriss weighs an extra session to secure a Republican majority in the House following the death of Nebraska Representative Laird. Quay and Clarkson are trusted to nominate a candidate with same politics, aiming for early organization. The outcome hinges on party unity amid potential regional shifts.
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Congressman Laird
Nebraska
Harrison
WasHinotox
Representative Laird
Laird
Quay and
Clarkson
National Committee
White House
Park
TRUSTED TO THEE HONOR That Was the Trouble in the Case of the Black Diamond
Washington August 17 Officials say the seizure and escape of the British sealer Black Diamond does not show officers and crew were under parole to Sitka. Revenue cutters could place irons and send the ship to San Francisco, but authorities chose restraint to avoid international issues. Revenue marine officers will continue to seize rebels in seal hunting while the State Department handles international questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washireton
Treasuryment
Sitka
San Francisco
Revenue Marine
State Department
Civil Service Changes Proposed by Commissioners to Rules
Civil Service Commissioners Lyman and Thompson met with the President to discuss proposed amendments to civil service rules. A rough draft was shown and the impact and rationale reviewed. Once approved, the changes will be sent to Deer Park, and the aim is to classify all division chiefs with appointments by commission certification.
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Wasurscrors
Civil Service
Lyman and
Thompson
Lyman
Mpson
Deer Park
Commission
Cherokee Lands Negotiations Suspended by Commission
General Luscis Fairchild, Cherokee Commission member, arrived in Washington from Indian Territory as negotiations with the Cherokees are paused until the new Fee Council meets. The commission will reconvene in November and resume talks, with a report on progress to be sent to the Secretary of the Interior.
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Washington
Luscius Fairchild
Cherokee Commission
Indian Territory
Wisconsin
Fee Council
Parigg
Coniaten
Secretary of the Interior
President Harrison Travels to Deer Park After Quiet Washington Day
President Harrison met with Cabinet officers in Washington and then left by 2:37 PM with his private secretary to join Mrs. Harrison at Deer Park. A Tuesday trip to lis is anticipated, with return planned by mid to late September. Acting Indian Commissioner Belt queries Uintobe about a Ute reservation report, but the Indian office has no new information beyond newspaper reports.
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Washington
Harrison
Nantucket
Deer Park
WasHi IncTon
Belt
Indian Office
America
China
Gun We
Callon
Encore at Nations Encampment Attendance Granted
August 17 report notes permission for G A E members to attend the Nations Encampment at Milwaukee from August 26 to 31. The expansion of War Department duties and authority for Brigadier General Mac Feely to act as Secretary of War is also announced along with the attorney Rosenbaum & Co. advertisement for Jordan’s Dispatch promoting black hosiery.
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St Milwaukee
Organi
MacFeely
Sewetary Proctes
Books Closed in Dispatch Report on Fund Distribution
JohnsTown August 17 report that no more money will be paid out until final distribution, except for absolute need. About 400000 has been paid, leaving 1800000 to be issued, likely taking at least one more month. A Conemaugh bridge collapsed, crews brace it, and Cambria Iron Company lost 156 tenement houses to flood. A special court term starts next week to curb drinking, as streets grow unsafe at night due to drunkenness and danger to residents and visitors.
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JohnsTows
Kremer
Entige Messi
Conemaugh River
Pennsylvania Rai
Prospect
Conemaugh
Cambria
Johnston
TWO BIG EXCURSIONS TO NIAGARA FALLS LAST NIGHT
Excursions on the Allegheny Valley and Lake Erie roads to Niagara Falls drew large crowds. More than 500 travelers joined the Allegheny Valley trip, with a crowded, hurried scene suggesting over 1,000 aboard. General Agent James Anderson led the party. the Lake Erie line also ran a major Beaver Valley excursion under General Passenger Agent A. E. Clark.
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Allegheny Valley
Lake Erie
Niagara Falls
James Anderson
Lake Erie Road
Beaver Valley
A. E. Clark
Profit in Soda Water and the Vichy Claim
The passage discusses high profit margins in the soda water trade. It notes pure flavors yield 100 percent profit with much higher returns in some cases up to 1500 percent when sellers overlook patron tastes. It mentions costs of $5 per barrel for ordinary waters and cites vichy water as a German spring product, implying transport costs exceed five cents per glass.
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Iaid
Vichy
Germany
Inspector Whitehouse Arrests Bates on Barratry Charge
Inspector Whitehouse arrested Lewis Bates on barratry. Bates, once Alderman Doughty’s constable, lately served Alderman McNeirny of the Eighteenth ward and is linked to the Bauder gang. Evidence includes a $20 receipt Bates signed for settling a liquor license suit against Philemena Hammerly at Penn Avenue and Thirty Ninth Street. He was jailed in default of $1,000 bail.
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Bates
Child Scalding Accident at 742 Fifth Avenue
A two year old child of Michael McIntyre was severely scalded yesterday afternoon when a pan of hot water on a table was overturned. The child’s shoulders head and arms were burned and the condition is described as critical. Another McIntyre child was burned to death about a year ago. Chicago August 17. Sheriff Sanches photo of the man arrested in Laredo Texas for the Millionaire Snell murder does not resemble Tascott.
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Michael McIntyre
Fifth Avenue
Mr. McIntyre
Chicago
Sanches
Laredo
Tex
Tasecott
Snell
Texas
Tascott
A Southern Combat Challenges Senator Call
W D Chipley, chairman of Florida's Democratic committee, challenges Senator Call to a public forum of 30 statewide meetings to discuss charges against him. The staged exchanges would follow strict time limits with meetings scheduled to start on the first Tuesday in March 1908.
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W. D. Chipley
Democratic Committee of Florids
Senator Call
Jacksonville
Call
Times-Union
Times- Union
Pensacola
Democratic State Committee
Fla
Hos. W
Washington ,D. C
Sun
Harris Theater Stays Open Amid Strong Patron Demand
Popular demand keeps Charles Patterson and "His Natural Life" Company at Harris Theater for another week. Tomorrow Tuesday and Wednesday feature "Ten Nights in a Barroom" with the rest of the week devoted to the repertoire. The extended run reflects the company’s success and the audience’s enthusiasm for the performances.
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Charles Patterson
Ie Beta
Eek
Harris
A Corner in Diamonds Report Debunked by Jewelers
New York August 17 The rumor of a corner in diamonds reported from London was widely discredited by leading jewelers. A prominent merchant said it is impossible to corner the market as capitalists enjoy producing and selling gems, and most fine stones have been sent to the Paris Exposition. Hendricks Co. leads in fine photos. Dont see 68 Faders st Allegheny Cabinets $1 a doz All work warranted at Taft's dental rooms.
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New York
London
Enoy
Crosby libel suit against Harrison heard in circuit court
Papers in the Crosby versus Harrison libel suit moved from the supreme to the United States Circuit Court. William A. Sweetzer for Harrison filed a general denial and argued Montana Live Stock Journal is published by the Jo Ping Company, with no control by Harrison over its contents.
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New York
John 8
Crosby
Russell Harrison
Supreme Court
Clerk Shields
United States Circuit Court
William A. Sweetzer
Harrison
Montana Live Stock Journal
Jo Pning Company
Terrible destitution near East Sacmraw Mis August 17
A distressing destitution case reaches Saginaw authorities. James M. Smith a paper hanger is dying of consumption and with his wife and seven children all starving the eldest under 14. The mother buried the father last week and the children all suffer illness. Neighbors say they were unaware of the family's dire state.
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East Sacmraw
Mis
Saginaw
James M. Smith
Ihough
Transposed organs case shocks Salisbury doctors
In Salisbury a patient from Dorchester county with pulmonary disease underwent examination by Dr. Fulton who found his heart and other organs transposed. The discovery, though not disclosed by the patient, is described as a rare anatomical anomaly with fewer than twenty similar cases on record.
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LaLiseuey, Mo
Z. Pritchett
Lake's District
Dorchester County
Jones
Salisbury
John S&s
Fulton
Bie
Keefe Gas Appliance Co Announces Lower Gas Prices
Nateral Gas Bill reduced 75 percent on delivery. The Keefe Gas Appliance Co at 34 Fifth Ave claims the largest finest and most complete assortment of any firm worldwide.
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Keefe Gas Appliance Co
Fifth Ave
Queen Isabella Association Plans Statue for World's Fair
Spris Grieve Illinois August 17 among incorporation papers filed with the Secretary of State is the Queen Isabella Association of Chicago. Its object is to erect a statue to Isabella Queen of Spain to be unveiled at the World's Fair of 1892.
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Spris Grieve
Ill
Queen Isabella Association of
Chicago
Isaa
Spain
Admission Ceremony at St Michael's Church in Southside
At St Michael's German Catholic Church on the Southside this morning 160 children will be admitted to the modality of the virgin Mary. The ceremony is very beautiful and solemn, highlighting community faith.
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St. Michael's
Thompson's Market Ad Highlights Low Prices in Sennt City
A bargain list from Thompson's at 301 Market Street Sennt City promises low prices on granulated sugar tea and canned goods. It touts free delivery to all parts of the city and offers 6 Ibs English breakfast tea 20c and 6 Ibs Young Hyson tea.
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Iris Kingsford
Umacher
Japan
Thompson
Merket Street
Sennt Noni Wide Ave
Gusky
Bargain Shoe Sale With Wide Discounts Across Styles
This week offers deep cuts on Sus penders and Gloria Silk Umbrellas, with emphasis on Gloria Silk Umbrellas in gold heads. Shoes dominate the page with ladies and men's footwear at reductions from three dollars to five fifty, including imperial kid, French calf, and patent leather varieties. Sizes vary, stock moves fast, and early shopping is advised.
Excursion Rates to Milwaukee and Chicago by P W Ry
The Pittsburg and Western Railway sells round trip tickets to Milwaukee from Aug 1 to 27 for 11 dollars and to Chicago for 9 dollars. Trains on the Chicago Express depart Allegheny at 140 PM daily with through service, including Pullman sleeping cars and first class day coaches, without change.
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Pittsburg and Western Railway
Milwaukee
Chicago
Chicago Express
Allegheny
Pullman
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Quay
Harriss
TQ Deer Park
Reap Rosenbaum & Co
Jorday
DisPatch
Johnstown
Inspector Whitehouse
Lewis
Tascort
Florida Democratic State Committee
Monary Sunes
Taft
Hed
Schuyter Crosby
Nateral
HED & Co
Federal
GMWA
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Thompson's
Finzer & Bros
Louisville, KY
Housekeepers
Hop
Fou
Weill
Hopper Bros. & CO
OD ST
The
DAVIS
Aulé
Wrso
WM. Hassage & SO
Select Family Grocers
Market Square
Attic Ridti
Scott & Kenneweg
Fae
Sampson
Iene
Jasounen
Herbert Wal den
Opium Saan Gt Seltu-Eu
Riny
Gloria
Harris Theater
Natural Life Company
Rosenbaum 4 Co
Sec
Usc
Jupelepeleuts Ete
Ain
Pepetureuueesi
Litititititi
Don
Grand Depot
Smithfield ST
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