Arkansas rural carriers plan bid for national meeting
Rural mail carriers of Arkansas meet in Little Rock on September 7 and 8 to discuss securing the next national convention. President Haynie plans to attend the Omaha hosts in October with invitations from Governor Pindall and Mayor Daley, aiming to win the bid after Omaha prevailed last year.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
National Association
Omaha
Haynie
Arkansas Association Expecs
Pindall
Daley
Grayson McLoud Co starts diamond land well near Pike City
News notes blasting as the Grayson McLoud Co digs a well on its new diamond land near Pike City. Work has begun on a $10,000 Amity schoolhouse, with construction started and expected ready for use this fall.
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Grayson McLoud Co
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Amity
Bracken County Officials Refute Gov Willson Charge
County Judge Bradford and County Attorney Kinney of Bracken county deny Governor Willson's accusation they failed in duty. They state Bracken has faced only trouble caused by governor’s troops aiding turnpikes and scaring citizens, denying any official lapse. They accuse Willson of listening to false statements from the American Tobacco Company and anti Equity factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atttorney
Augusta
Bradford
Kinney
Bracken County
Gov. Willson
Willson
Bracken
the Goveror
Kentucky
Texas Assessed Values Rise Under Full Rendition Law
The Texas comptroller projects total property valuation at 2.25 billion dollars for 1908 under full rendition, up 615 million from 1907. Automatic tax board may cut rates to 6.14 cents and school tax from 2 to 1.8 cents, while penalties seek 350 dollars per violation in two Palestine suits. Bexar County valuations total 66.5 million dollars, up about 10.85 million from last year.
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Austin
Comptroller’s Department
Texas
Automatic Tax Board
Tnets
Lightfoot
Palestine
Palestine Electric Light and Ice Courpany
Palestine Tee, Fuel and Gin Company
Bexar County
Young Lady Burned to Death in Hillsboro Texas
Miss Mee Mie Hoffman, who resided near a son, started a fire with kerosene oil and was badly burned with fatal result.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Mee Mie Hoffman
Head Almost Severed In Alabama Beheading Scare
Courtland Alabama August 12 Arthur Owens suffered a near decapitation in an incident reportedly involving Thomas Mayes. Dew details are precarious but describe an almost fatal head injury and immediate medical response.
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Courtland
Ala
F Miles
Arthur Owens
Thomas Mayes
Seven Buildings Burn in Ceddo Mills Fire
A large blaze in Ceddo Mills Texas on August 12 consumed seven office buildings including the post office and nearby structures. Fire crews fought flames throughout the day with significant property damage reported.
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Ceddo Mills
Tex
Wheat Receipts Hit Nearly 199000 Bushels in St. Louis
Wheat receipts in St. Louis on Monday reached 199000 bushels marking a substantial daily total for the market. Trade activity reflected strong demand amid fluctuating prices across the grain trades.
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St. Louis
Texas Democrats Meet After G A Carden Presides
Texas Democrats convene in San Antonio with G A Carden in the chair as delegates from across the state gather. Committees formed, Greenwood named temporary chairman, and talks hint at a hopeful, harmonious convention. Prohibition becomes a party platform issue to be decided by public vote.
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San Antonio
George A. Carden
J. A. Kenny
Dallas
Cleaver
San Anonio
Cardey
Campbell
Democratic Party of Texas
Carden
Btar
Bob Barker
A. C. Hunnicutt
Cleburne
Greenwood
Lone Star Republicans Meet at Dallas to Name a Ticket
The Texas Republican state convention convened in Dallas at the fair grounds auditorium to nominate a state ticket and elect presidential electors. Hon Cecil Lyon chaired the call to order, with J M McCormick named temporary chairman and others named to key posts. The temporary organization was made permanent and committees on nominations rules and resolutions formed as delegates gathered from across the state.
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Dallas
Tureday
Fair Grounds
Cecill Lyon
Hay
Hhe Clty
Colling
J. M. McCormick
Bart Marshall
Sherman
Wapke
Hamilton
C. C. Baker
Houston
Two Arrested After Cornish Shooting Affray
In Ardmore on Aug 12 James Kelly and Jim Whisenant aged twenty three are jailed after a shooting affray near Cornish. Whisenant is accused of raping Kelly's sixteen year old daughter. a fight occurred at Whisenant's home when word spread. Whisenant to be turned over to Carter county officers when trial continues.
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Ardmore
James Kelly
Jim Whisena
Cornish
Young Whisenant
Kelly
Whisenant
Carter County
California
Sonora
Cal
Calaveras County
Toulumme County
Yosemite Park
Washington
Reward Increases in Camden Cottage Dynamite Killing
Acting Governor Pindall adds 250 dollars to the reward for arrest and conviction of the parties who dynamited a Camden negro cottage early Friday morning, killing several and injuring others. With previous offers, the total reward rises to about 1000 dollars, as Camden citizens join in. The dead is described as a particularly fiendish act, stirring strong local outrage.
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Little Rock
Pindall
Camden
Elberta Peach Crop Brings Farmers Substantial Returns
Elberta harvest in Johnson county this season yields about 75000 dollars to growers. About 10000 bushels rotted due to lack of canning and vinegar factories handling overripe fruit. Dr. M Bowden, treasurer of Springdale Peach Growers Exchange, settled Thursday with growers for peaches shipped. Jack Phillips earned the largest check of 4810 for peaches grown on 44 acres.
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Elbertas
Johnson County
Hard Hearted Harris Shoots Wife To Death In Mississippi
John Harris followed his wife from Ellisville to Hattiesburg and shot her four times as she offered a farewell. A mob formed seeking vengeance but Harris escaped despite bullets. Jealousy was cited as the motive.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
John Harris
Ellisville
Harris
Lberty
Americans Celebrate With Auckland Navy Visit
Auckland hosts the visiting American battleship fleet with grand festivities led by Lord Plunkitt at Government House. Rear Admiral Sperry and key officers attend a state ball for 7000 guests including Sir Richard Poore and premier Sir Joseph Ward as celebrations proceed in Australia waters.
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Auckland
New
Richard Poors
Sperry
Wiliam H Rmory
Richard Wainwright
Joseph Ward
New Zealand
Dominion
Australian
Westerners Press for Bryan California Trip Analysis
Lincoln August 12. Members of the notification committee visited Mr. Bryan. C A Forbes of Arizona and Charles Edelman of San Francisco urged a California tour with speeches. Edelman said California labor unions favored the Denver platform on Asiatic immigration and injunction writs and expected California to vote Democratic. Bryan chose to stay home in October.
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Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Bryan
C. A. Forbes
Arizona
Charles Edelman
San Francisco
Edelman
California
Bryan
Becomes Ardmore Merchant
Ardmore finds G W Anderson a former Fort Worth and Cleburne merchant. He has disposed of his interests there and will enter the Ardmore mercantile trade.
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Ardmore
G. W. Anderson
Fort Worth
Cleburne
Awful boiler blast devastates York Rolling Mill
Eight men killed and about twenty injured in a boiler explosion at the York Rolling Mill. The blast wrecked much of the mill, sent debris flying across the area, and drew ambulances and rescue crews. Names of the dead include John Clency, Benjamin Bremer, and others from York and nearby towns.
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York
John Clency
Benjamin Bremer
Harry
Olehrist
Paul Puci
Alfred Struck
John Slossman
Harry Feger
Columbia
E. Fitter
Marietta
York Hospital
Broomal, Schmidt & Stead Company
Butler
Bryan Receives Broad Favorability From Voters Across Regions
Lincoln Nebraska August reports indicate Hon. W J Bryan gains gratifying sentiment for his presidential candidacy from callers nationwide and letters. Rev Mr McGurrre says he traveled Missouri Kansas Nebraska and notes Republicans shifting toward Bryan. He quotes Bryan on primary results reflecting the will of the people.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
McGurrre
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
McGuirie
Two Killed Ten Injured In Railway Collision
London Ontario reports two dead and ten seriously injured after a rear end crash on the Chatham Wallaceburg Lake Erie Electric line. First car stopped for a passenger. second plowed into it with full force. Deceased include W. M. Broomhead and W. M. Donovan. Injured named include Mike Pleasance, James Pleasance with both legs severed, Mrs. Daniel Donovan, two Donovan children, John Ried, Miss Henry, and two unidentified men.
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London
Ont
Chatham, Wallaceburg
Daniel Donovan
Donovan
John Ried
Henry
Legal Recognition of Opticians at American Association Session
Philadelphia August 12 Legal recognition of opticians by state legislatures is a key item before the eleventh annual convention of the American Association of Opticians in session here. Brevities note several Texas incidents including a brakeman mashed between cars in Hants and a death at the Terrell asylum.
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Philadelphia
Opticians
Jesse Senter
Hants
Tex
B. D. Hicks
Greenville
Terrell Asylum
Emma Teakell
Houston
Sarah Navarro
Eagle Pass
Wichita County
Wichita Falls
Hood County
Texas
Fin and Feather Club
Honey Grove
G. W. Chandler
Bowie
Galveston
Lamar County
Ambia
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Pike City
Democrats
G. A. Carden
Calla
Hill County
Lone Star Republicans
News of the
Ardmore Merchant
Guy Market and Bakery
McDaniel Hardware Co
City of York, Pa
Mr. McGurke
Musicians’ Union
Sedalia
Kern
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