Portuguese Regard the Burial of King as Fete
Funeral services for King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz were held at St. Vincent Church in Lisbon, with a simple but impressive ceremony. Troops guarded the procession from the royal chapel to the church, and European and American officials attended as Portugal united in mourning for the murdered king and prince. London sent royal observers as King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra attended a requiem at St. James Catholic Church for Portugal’s late monarchs.
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Lisbon
Carlos
Luiz
Church of St. Vincent
Royal Chapel
Uwchurch
Europe
America
Porset
England
London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
St. James
Spanish Palace
Portugal
Novelty Works Cited for Receivership in New York
Nicholas H. Colwell was named receiver for the Hardware and Woodenware Manufacturing company which runs 16 plants across Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Pennsylvania Michigan Ohio and Missouri. The firm acquired the National Novelty corporation last year and is capitalized at 3 750 000 with assets listed at 2 500 000 and liabilities at 1 160 000.
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New York
Nicholas H. Colwell
Hardware & Woodenware Manufacturing Company
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
National Novelty Corporation
Maryland sets world target record at Magdalena
Santa Barbara reports a new world target record by the cruiser Maryland at Magdalena. Stewart Edward White notes the ship's daily average of 8.43 hits per minute, steaming in battle formation at 10 knots. Shots were fired at a 12 by 21 feet target at 1 700 yards.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Maryland
Magdalena
Stewart Edward White
Nawab Sultan of Mulk Bdr to Visit San Francisco
San Francisco received a telegram from Ambassador O'Brien in Yokohama stating the Nawab Sultan of Mulk Bdr and his suite left on the liner Korea January 24 and would reach San Francisco February 14. The collector was asked to extend courtesy due to the title. The Nawab is a leading Indian potentate en route to Europe.
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San Francisco
Cal
Stratton
Ambassador O'Brien
Yokohama
Nawab
Sultan of Mulk
Korea
India
Europe
Per Diem Rate Cut Plan For Freight Cars Proposed
The American Railway association urged railroads to cut per diem freight car charges from 50 to 25 cents. A letter vote will close Feb 25. if a majority supports, the lower rate takes effect March 1. Idle cars cited include 11,000 for Chicago Rock Island Pacific 6,000 for Chicago Northwestern 12,000 for Chicago Burlington Quincy and 7,000 for Atchison Topeka Santa Fe.
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Chicago
B. S
American Railway Association
Chicago, Rock Mtt & Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Former District Attorney John Hall Found Guilty in Wheeler County Fence Case
Portland Oregon February 8 Former United States District Attorney John H Hall indicted for conspiracy with the Burle and Creek Land Live Stock and Lumber company to maintain an alleged illegal fence including twenty four acres of public land in Wheeler county was today found guilty The trial was bitterly fought on both sides.
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Portland
Ore
United States District
John H. Hall
Burle and Creek Land, Live Stock & Lumber Company
Minister Accused of Fraud Claims Found 2500 Heirs
Springfield Ohio February 8 Rev W G Whitaker arrested in Dayton for alleged mail fraud by U S Marshal Sau derson. Sheriff finds 1700 in greenbacks. Whitaker says he has located 2500 heirs to a vast English estate said to be that of Captain John Whitaker and Jane Scott Parker valued at 600 to 800 million dollars.
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Springfield
Ohio
W. G. Whitaker
Dayton
United States
Marshal Sauderson
Almoney
Whitaker
England
John Whitaker
Jane Scott Parker
Steamer Eagle Point 12 Days Overdue After Shaft Break
Anxiety rises in Philadelphia as the trans-Atlantic steamer Eagle Point from London, last heard Jan 25 after a broken shaft, remains overdue by twelve days. In other news, mild winter accelerates Drury drainage work, now nearly half finished at a cost of 75,000 dollars, promising tillable land on a large tract.
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Philadelphia
Eagle Point
Philadelphia trans-Atlantic Line
London
Drury
Minority Bill Infanti Saloon Bills Move to Open Sundays
Chicago reports a public drive led by United Societies to submit a Sunday closing question to voters with 172 961 signatures far exceeding the required number. Plans include a city parade to celebrate the petition while other factions push no license efforts.
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United Societies
Chicago
The
Guard rail saves derailed New York-Chicago train
A heavy iron and cement guard rail on the Wabash bridge over the Huron River at French Landing saved a fast New York to Chicago passenger train from plunging into the 40 foot deep river. The derailment occurred as the train, traveling about 30 mph, sent five cars off the track with several cars resting against the guard rail after leaving the rails.
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Detroit
Mich
Wabash Bridge
Huron River
French Landing
Here
Carter III, Former Illinois Supreme Court Judge, Stricken
Quincy, Feb 8. Joseph N. Carter III former Illinois supreme court judge was struck by paralysis yesterday afternoon. The mild shock followed a blood clot in the brain and there is hope for recovery.
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State Supreme Court
Quincy
Joseph N. Carter
Supreme Court of Illinois
Battleships Clear Harbor From Pacific Coast Route
Puma Arenas Feb 8 Americ an battleships with torpedo boat flotilla departed harbor at 1 am sailing through the western half of the strait toward the Pacific coast.
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Pacific
Omnibus War Claims Bill Passes in House
Yesterday in Congress the House devoted most of its time to the omnibus war claims bill, passing it after lengthy debate. The bill carries a total appropriation of 315000 dollars. Senator Macon of Arkansas defended the Senate during remarks aimed at countering aspersions from Representative Payne of New York. The House adjourned at 4 45 p m until Monday after approving various private bills.
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Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Senate
Stone
House of Representatives
Macon
Arkansas
Payne
New York
HOUSE
Funeral for Judge Hargis Buries Brotherly Feud Victims
Jackson Kentucky February 8 The funeral for Judge Hargis was held at the family burial ground. His body lay beside his three brothers who died from bullet wounds inflicted by enemies. The procession crossed the river on a bridge and rolled the casket on a push car along the railroad tracks to the grave. No hearse or professional undertaker was available locally.
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Jackson
Hargis
Litle
Lexington & Eastern Railroad
Novel scheme to dodge prohibition drought in the south
Chattanooga Tennessee February 8 a charter for the People s Cooperative club has been issued with capital stock of 100000 It allows a member in dry territory to buy stock and extend credit for liquor up to the value of the investment Stock certificates are pledged to the club and cannot be sold without approval The club plans to expand through the dry regions of the south with support from prominent southern individuals.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
People’s Cooperative Club
Macon
Iowa Democrats Back Bryan for Presidency in 1908
Des Moines Feb 8 The Iowa democratic state central committee rejected Des Moines bids for two conventions and set national delegate selection in Cedar Rapids on March 26 and state ticket selection in Sioux City on July 2. The body voted unanimously to endorse William Jennings Bryan for the presidency in 1908, reaffirming Waterloo’s support.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Democratic State Central Committee
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Bryan
Waterloo
Iowa Democracy
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic State Central Committee of
Restored Ocean Rates End Transatlantic Rate War
London dated agreement seals by all steamship lines ending the rate cutting and binding them to maintain specified passenger rates for all classes. An official statement notes rates will be restored to a normal basis soon. Participating lines include Allan, American, Anchor, Atlantic Transport, Canadian Pacific, French, Cunard, Dominion, Donaldson, Hamburg-American, Leyland, North German Lloyd, Holland-America, and Red Star.
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London
Allan
American
Anchor
Atlantic Transport
Canadian Pacific
French
Cunard
Dominion
Donaldson
Hamburg-American
Leyland
Lloyd
Holland-American
Red Star
Peoria Woodmen Split Over Bryan Visit Plan
The Peoria Woodmen central committee arranging the June head camp in Still City is divided over a proposal to invite William Jennings Bryan to deliver a nonpartisan address for the entertainment fund. While Bryan is seen as a strong draw, some members fear political fallout.
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Central Committee of
Peoria Woodmen
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Unique Program Delights Pareno Kosmian Society Students
Dr S G Younger criticizes vaudeville Christianity in a church history class while Pareno Kosmian Society presents a troubadour program of songs poems and ballads for college students. Sophomores enjoy an evening of games contests at Miss Bessie Bladel s Ninth Avenue home in blue and white decor.
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S. G. Youngert
Dr. Youngert
Purenoxosmian Society
Thure Holmer
Cora Tiegreen
Einar Johanson
C. G. Bloomquist
Old
Madrid
Bessie Bladel
Ninth Avenue
Miss Blades
Government Lost by Postal Fraud
Portland Maine February 8 George Frederick Terry general manager Sawyer Publishing Waterville and Henry W Boshan longtime Waterville post office mail matter handler indicted in federal court for alleged joint conspiracy to defraud government of postage. Government said robbed of thousands yearly. Read Admiral Ackley Dead aged 62. New Orleans February 8 Hang Four Men in Louisiana4 murderers executed at Lake Charles East Carroll and East Feliciana parishes. Albert West Edward Williams black. John Culpepper white. Cal Thomas white.
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Portland
Maine
George Frederick Terry
Sawyer Publishing Company
Waterville
Henry W. Boshan
Louisiana
New Orleans
Albert West
Edward Williams
Lake Charles
John Culpepper
East Carroll Parish
Cal Thomas
East Feliciana Parish
Decrease Is Shown In Bank Holdings
New York reports show banks hold 29.832 million dollars more than reserve requirements. Loans up 5.97 million, deposits down 1.117 million, reserves down 10.974 million, surplus down 10.695 million, ex-U. S. deposits down 11.031 million. Clearing house reserve at 27.70 percent. Greater New York banks and trust companies total deposits 613.478 million, cash on hand 49.026 million, loans 770.263 million. Also: J. B. Oakleaf of Moline offers an illustrated analysis of the Gettysburg Address commemorating Lincoln’s birthday. In county court Vernie Archer pleads guilty to larceny for stealing a rowboat. sentenced to one day in jail and $10 fine plus costs.
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New York
U.S
Greater New York
Vernie Archer
Naval complement nearly filled in Navy enlistments
Washington reports the Navy is close to full strength as scarce employment drives enlistments. Records show the complement is only about 500 men short, indicating near completion of fill.
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Washington
Rep
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