Rainey urges Panama inquiry as Congress opens
Representative T. Rainey of Illinois plans a privileged resolution to appoint a special committee to probe Panama Canal dealings. He aims to force public disclosure of the 840 million dollars paid from the U S Treasury and questions administration transparency. He warns investigators may reach top officials and cites press reports on canal securities switch.
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Aireciees
Mere T. Rainey
Hiinois
Rainey
House
Mr. Rainey
New York
United States Treasury
Tom
Knox
Panama Canal
Douglas Robinson
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
Reunited After Years Miss Hallett And Mother Meet
Miss Samanda L. Hallett of 462 West Saratoga Street and her mother Mrs. Marietta Founfelter, long believed dead, reunited in Scranton, Pa. after nearly twenty years. Founfelter, 75, had two husbands die and has several grown children. Hallett, 40, runs a boarding school and recalls being left with friends in New York City two decades ago.
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Baltimore
Samanda L. Hallett
Saratoga Street
Marietta Founfelter
Scranton
Miss Hatlet
John van Horn
Henry Founfelter
Miss Hallet
Miss Hallett
Colonial Dames Restore Washington Graveyard
Richmond residents report the Society of Colonial Dames in Virginia completed the restoration of the Wakefield Washington graveyard in Westmoreland County. The site, which inters George Washingtons father and grandfather, now features a concrete wall iron gates and caretaker oversight funded by the Virginia society to protect relics from previous depredations.
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Richmond
Society of Colonial Dames
Virginia
Washington
Wakefield
Westmoreland County
George Washington
Stoves For Sale By F. C. Damd & Co At Salem Va
Two large heating stoves offered for sale by F. C. Damd and Company located at 9-10-08, Salem, Virginia. Bargain price. Reliable seller with local listings.
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F. C. Damd & CO
Salem
Revivalist Held Guilty in Cartersville Tabernacle Case
The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the guilty verdict against Eas, son-in-law of the late Rev Sam P Jones, for indecent language spoken from the pulpit during a revival at the Cartersville Tabernacle. The ruling notes it was not mere ribaldry but an indecent test by a minister before about 3,000 worshippers aimed at a female congregant.
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Atlanta
Court of Appeals
Eas
Holecribs
Sam P. Jones
Cartersville Tabernacle
Doctor's Error Blinds Girl in Newark Case
In Patterson New Jersey John Hodge iron dealer says a broken bottle piece fired from a slingshot by 8 year old John Hopper blinded his six year old daughter Annie. He claims he took her to a Newark eye infirmary where an alleged error blinded the other eye. He presents his sightless child as proof.
Rabies Outbreak Sparks Caution In York Pa
In York Pennsylvania an epidemic of rabies prompts quarantine of bitten dogs and precautionary measures after a conference of the mayor and veterinarians. A vet reports three Alfred Doll cows near Manchester infected by a mad dog. two were euthanized. More cows on nearby farms are under quarantine.
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York
Alfred Doll
Manchester
Writ Issued for Local Option Election in Lynchburg
In Lynchburg Virginia the Corporation Court issued a writ for a local option election to be held December fifth. The move follows a petition organized by the Anti Saloon League. If Lynchburg votes dry the area along the Southern Railway from Alexandria to the Alabama line would become prohibited territory.
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Lynchburg
Corporation Court
Anti-Saltoon League
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Alabama
Telegram mix up leaves farmer in sorrow
A Kansas City Star item is cited by The Ottawa Herald about a farmer who received a telegram from New Mexico claiming his son was killed. The farmer asked what to do with the body and later learned the reply, My corpse shipped to you, but it isn't me, was from his son, not a death.
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Ottawa Herald
New Mexico
Kansas City Star
Sale of six-year-old cattle from Salem VA
Fine yoke of six-year-old cattle offered for sale by M. Game Clung of Salem Virginia. Auction notice dated September 10, 1908.
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M. Gameclung
Salem
Taft Ahead In Electoral Votes As Returns Filter In
Practically complete returns show William Howard Taft of Ohio with 309 electoral votes, 67 over a majority of 483. Maryland shifts to Taft, Indiana West Virginia and Montana GOP, Colorado to Bryan, while Bryan totals 174. Roosevelt McKinley figures cited. GOP retains Senate and House edge. Cannon likely to be Speaker.
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New York
Wm. H .Taft
Ohio
Maryland
Taft
Mr. Taft
Indiana
West Virginia
Montana
Colorado
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Parker
Nebraskan
Roosevelt
McKinley
Joseph G. Cannon
Ilinois
Senate
Norman E. Mack
Democratic Party
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Judge Taft
Charles E. Hughes
New York State
Judson Harmon
Foraker
Mr. Marshall
Democratic wave reshapes several state results nationwide
Missouri and Colorado swing to Democrats while Ohio Indiana and Nebraska show mixed gains. Indiana and Nebraska elect Democrats to state offices and several congressional seats. California and Maryland face tight races. Taft and Roosevelt smiles mask a broad Democratic popular vote surge, with South and East stable for Republicans.
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Missouri
Maryland
Colorado
West Virginia
Taft
Ohio
Foraker
Teddy
Indiana
Congress
John W. Kern
United States
Nebraska
Poison Probe Links Pastor to Lynchburg Marital Fallout
In Lynchburg Virginia authorities investigate whether a poisoning plot targeted a Baptist pastor who married a Methodist woman. Edward and Laura Davis were found dead beside whiskey and blackberry brandy bottles. Dr Jones, longtime pastor of a Louisville Broadway Baptist Church, denies the poison was meant for him.
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Lynchburg
Methodist Church
Salem School Honor Roll Honor List for Week Ending October 30 1908
The Salem Graded and High School Honor Roll for the week ending October 30 1908 lists students across Fourth Class through First Primary Grade. Names include Guy Denit Lee Hoover Glenn Switzer Hattie Bernard Jessie Carter Nancy Johnston Ruth Mason Grady Garrett Mary Baskerville Pearl Bennet Elsie Denit and many others.
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Salem Graded and High School
Guy Denit
Lee Hoover
Glenn Switzer
Hattie Bernard
Jessie Carter
Nancy Johnston
Ruth Mason
Grady Garrett
Mary Baskerville
Pearl Bénnett
Elsie Denit
Claudine Griffin
Katie Shelor
Constance Stearnes
Walter Puckett
Lois Agnew
Annie Davis
Anna Foutz
Irene Foutz
Gertrude Hartless
Mary Musser
Leo Denit
Howard Lambert
Cora Carper
Lizzie Garst
Leone
Irene McReynolds
Flossie Akers
Marie Bowles
Mary Clark
Rebecca Dudley
Mary McConkey
Ethel West
Irvin Beard
Courtney Carter
Erskin Goodwin
Guy Summers
Leonard Shank
Irvin Akers
Blanche Moses
Clara Moore
Clara Armstrong
Ruth Hartman
Willis Logan
Gay, Kern
Morris Atkinson
John Gunn
Sam Covey
Calvin Kutler
Harvie Woods
Mary Meilier
Annie Price
Mary Goode
Annie Goodwin
Ruth Guan
Amy Hale
Dollie Miller
Roberta Moore
Frank Agnew
Wallace Deverle
Max Waislip
Harry Hail
Earl Sample
Wilson Sigman
Janie Bradley
Ruth Covey
Kathleen Deverle
Ruth Gray
Mary Alice Grove
Virginian Leighton
Winnie Littrell
Inex Robertson
Sadie Shumaker
Andy Brown
Willie West
Stanley Goode
Watts Lockett
Spotts Lockett
Walter Taliaferro
Myrtle Garst
Annie Hawkins
Ola Piercey
Lois Thomason
Carl Leighton
Elliott Moses
Fanny Boitnot
Margaret Siler
Delta Siler
Saunders Defeated in Fifth District by Narrow Margin
Early returns show Congressman E. W. Saunders of Franklin defeated by Republican challenger Mr. Parsons by under 50 votes. Officials may adjust the result. Saunders claims an 100 vote margin in his favor.
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Fifth
E. W. Saunders
Franklin
Parsons
Saunders
A True Heroine in a Quiet Moment
A husband and wife share a playful exchange about what makes a heroine. John defines a heroine as a woman who could talk back but chooses not to, revealing a quiet, humorous domestic insight.
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John
Higher Power and a Czarina at the top
In a concise editorial note the Richmond Times-Dispatch reflects on power structures noting that even rulers bow to a higher authority and women of influence commonly accompany strong leaders. The piece connects authority to lineage and ceremonial influence.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Itch Cure Promises Quick Relief by Woolford's Lotion
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure itching in 30 minutes and was advertised as a reliable remedy. Sold by Conrad's Pharmacy with date notation 10-15-68-6m.
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Woolford
Conrad
Clinton Romance Links Bank Scandal to Clinton Wedding
Miss Bertie Stephens of Clinton, daughter of a local real estate dealer, is engaged to Mein JAG Pi graph after a long chain of events sparked by the Salmon bank failure in 1908. The tale begins when Stephens' picture appeared among Knox Savings losses and a correspondence initiated by Sannebeck, a traveling salesman, leading to a meeting with Stephens' father and eventual betrothal.
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Clinton, Mo
Salmon Bank
Bertie Stephens
Clinton
Miss Stephens
Sannebeck
St. Louis
Bryan Enjoys Nebraska Victory and Talks Future Work
William J. Bryan welcomed Nebraska's Democratic win with pleasure and said running for office was incidental to his work. A Lincoln delegation of about a hundred visited him at Fairview to express loyalty while he emphasized his desire to effect reforms and help others, not seek personal gain. He remained cheerful, planning rest after his canvass and addressing the State Teachers’ Association banquet.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Byran
Mr. Bryan
State ‘Teachers’ Association
Training a girl for Thanksgiving crafts and thrift
The Houston Post recalls old advice on training a girl to manage chores and thrift. It notes skills from cooking turkeys to salvaging wire and crafting affordable outfits, transforming frugal efforts into stylish effects.
Roosevelt Leaves Empty Treasury in Era Not War
Washington reports a looming $150 million deficit for the year if current spending and revenue trends continue. The Treasury deficit stood at $44,032,812.60 with monthly shortfalls of about $11 million as internal revenue declines amid prohibition and tariff reform expectations threaten future gains.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Treasury
Chinese cigarette craze spreads through empire
Washington dispatch reports that cigarettes and kerosene have surpassed pipes among Chinese, with women and all classes adopting the habit rapidly. Consul McNally at Nanking notes low prices and widespread use even by opium smokers, while temple walls see cigarette posters.
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Washington
China
McNally
Nanking
Empire
Family Feud Fatal Duel in Rocky Mount Station
Dr J Semple Cahill and Robert Smithers, prominent citizens, dueled with pistols at Norfolk and Western station in Rocky Mount on Saturday morning. Smithers died from a stomach wound. Cahill survived with a thigh wound. Bystander H L Davis wounded in the ankle. over a dozen shots fired as the feud rooted in family affairs and alleged wife’s attention.
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J. Semple Cahill
Robert Smithers
Rocky Mount
Norfolk and Western Station
Smithers
Cahill
H. L. Davis
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