Fall Orders Lift Trade Prospects Across Regions
R G Dun & Co reports improved crop prospects boost fall demand and optimistic trade conditions. Western and southern areas see strong fall orders while producers ramp up for winter. iron and steel output nears new highs. cotton mills stay active though export inquiries rise with high prices. Leather and footwear show softer trading with delayed orders and abundant hides.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Elpal
American Iron & Steel Association
Nho
Boston
Western G A R Encampment Rates at Saratoga Stir Controversy
Western G A R veterans west of Chicago face a fare of one and one third under the Western Passenger association for the Saratoga encampment, while eastern comrades travel at two cents a mile. The discrepancy arises despite a three month cent fare agreement, leaving western attendees puzzled by the higher rate.
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Omaha
Grand Army
Chicago
Saratoga
Western Passenger Association
Privileges Proposed for Grail Hotel Investors
A bill in the Chamber of Deputies offers special privileges to anyone who builds a hotel in Grail’s principal towns and operates it to a set standard. The measure aims to attract hotel development and ensure uniform quality across properties.
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Rio Janeiro
Grail
Chamber of Deputies
Fort Dodge Man Dead in Personal Crisis
Fort Dodge Iowa reports the death of C C Colligan a prominent clothing merchant found in his rooms. The death is due to an overdose of lauda pum believed to result from despondency in a personal crisis.
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Fort Dodge
C. C. Colligan
Death Toll in Pennsylvania Coal Mines Exceeds Thousand
The annual report by James Roderick, chief of the Pennsylvania department of mines, shows over 1,000 miners killed last year. He cites two thirds of accidents due to miners' carelessness and the rest as a reasonable share of risk. The deaths left nearly 1,000 widows and 23,410 children under 14 years old.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
James Roderick
Department of Mines
Holy War Unleashed in Casablanca Strife Grips Moroccan Port
A report to the French chargé d affaires describes a mob outbreak in Casablanca sparked by Arab leaders who denounce European presence as a holy war. European and Jewish residents flee to consulates as attackers kill and mutilate, with the harbor laborers also targeted. An estimated 20,000 Arabs may invade Casablanca.
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Casablanca
Yangier
Merle
M. d’Enville
Balloon officers sacrifice selves to save airship
In Tsarskoe Selo four military balloon officers went aloft on July 19 with four aboard. Four days later the balloon was recovered half submerged at sea and one body was found in the Gulf of Finland on July 27. Evidence indicates they drew lots and one by one jumped overboard to shed weight and prolong the voyage.
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St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe-Selo
Gulf of Finland
Beveridge to wed Miss Eddy in Berlin on August seventh
Berlin reports the wedding of Miss Katherine Eddy of Chicago sister of Spencer F. Eddy first secretary to the American embassy and United States senator Albert J. Beveridge from Indiana is arranged for August 7 at the Tower residence.
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Miss Eddy
Berlin
Katherine Eddy
Chicago
Spencer F. Eddy
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Indiana
Tower
Thaw Selects His Lawyer for White Kill Trial
New York attorney and former Brooklyn borough president Martin W. Littleton will serve as chief counsel for Harry K. Thaw as he stands trial for the murderer of Stanford White.
Advance Prohibition Bill Moves to Favorable Calendar
The general prohibition bill of Mr Henley in Montgomery Alabama was taken from the adverse temperance committee calendar and placed on the favorable calendar for early House consideration.
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Montgomery
Henley
House Committee On
Temperance
House
Nebraska assessors report gain in state property values
Assessment in Nebraska shows a rise of 15,998,127.29 in state property values with the equalized roll at 329,058,428.91, down from 343,080,301.02 a year earlier. Douglas county values reach 22,558,554 and Lancaster 17,854,374 for 1907.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Douglas County
Lancaster
Arbitration Practical Way in The Hague Opens Debate
In The Hague a special commission hearing on arbitration heard Mr. Asser of the Netherlands argue that broadening arbitration is the only practical method to limit armaments, marking a key stance in the drive for disarmament.
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Hague
Special Commission
Asser
Netherlands
Nebraska Scholar Wins Honors in Rhodes Finals
In the finals of the classic school three Americans earned Rhodes scholarships honors. R H Coon of Nebraska wins fourth class honors.
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Nebraska
Oxford
R. H. Coon
Chinese Slaves Admitted in San Francisco Raid
United States Secret Agent Richard H. Taylor led a raid capturing fifteen Chinese slave girls. They were taken to Alameda county jail and will appear before U.S. Commissioner Heacock to explain why they had not been reported. Eight claimed United States birth, seven said they were married and landed as wives of Chinese residents.
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San Francisco
United States
Richard H. Taylor
Alameda County
Heacock
Curry to implement radical reforms in New Mexico
Governor George Curry returns from the Philippines to Santa Fe to assume office with orders from President Roosevelt to rule with an iron hand and purge graft. Curry says he will seek clean government and will appoint capable officials, drawing from both parties where appropriate.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
New Mexico
Santa Fe
George Curry
Philippines
Prsident Roosevelt
Curry
Territories
Sagamore Hill
Kent
Arizona
B. S. Rodey
Porto Rico
Congress
Rodey
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Woman Worker in Coal Mine Revealed as Susia Poyvle
Mrs Susia Poyvle, previously believed to be a man named Povle due to a disguise and masculine work attire, is identified after a mine accident at Cecil. She had been employed for three years alongside her husband Steve Pavie in Washington county coal mines, where her voice and appearance misled peers.
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Washington
Washington County
Foo’ Povle
Susia Poyvle
Cecil
Steve Pavie
Korean Troops Disbanded
Seoul reports an ordinance published on Wednesday disbanding the Korean troops.
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Seoul
Korea
Taft to Speak in Lincoln and Lincoln's West Speech Tour
Secretary Taft plans several important speeches in the west before departing for Manix from Seattle. His itinerary is partly complete and Lincoln Nebraska appears likely as a stop on the tour.
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Taft
Lincoln
Washington
West
Mantix
Seattle
Running Mate for Bryan
Tennessee supporters begin plan to place former Senator Edward W. Carmack on the ticket as running mate to William J Bryan in a Washington A boom.
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Bryan
Washington
Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
William J Bryan
Ohio Taft Endorsed by Ohio Republican Committee
Ohio's Republican state central committee endorsed William H. Taft for the 1908 presidential nomination by a 15 to 6 vote. The resolution praised Taft and urged other states to unite to secure his nomination, while opposing the elimination of Senators Foraker and Dick from public life. Senator Foraker opposed the endorsement, citing political divisions within the party.
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Columbus
William H. Taft
Republican State Committee
Ohio
Foraker
Taft
Republican State Central Committee of
William Howard Taft
J. B. Foraker
Charles Dick
Republican State Central Committee
A. W. McDonald
Sixteneth
A. I. Vorys
Iowa Outlaw Still Free After Council Bluffs Shootings
Sheriff and Council Bluffs police with a Crescent City posse pursue a desperado who shot officers Richardson and Wilson on Sunday night. Dr Fulton’s Beatrice bloodhounds were withdrawn after failing to scent at the scene. Wilson is dead and Richardson fatally wounded.
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Council Bluffs
Crescent City
Richardson
Wilson
Fulton
Beatrice
President to Visit Newport for Roosevelts August Stay
Rumor in Newport hints at a visit by President and Mrs. Roosevelt to Beaulien August 15. They will be guests of Commodore and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt for several days and attend numerous social entertainments.
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Newport
R. J
Roosevelt
Commodore
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Beaulien
Moyer Granted Bail in Stenenenberg Case
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners was freed on $25,000 bail by Judge Wood after acquittal in the Stenenberg murder. Pettibone awaits speedy trial with possible later bond. Haywood received many congratulatory messages as he stayed at his cottage and planned a Denver departure.
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Beise
Idaho
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
William D. Haywood
Frank Stenenenberg
Wood
Haywood
Moyer
Denver
George A. Pettibone
Pettibone
Atorneys
Western Federation
Twenty Die In Fire In New York Area
Twenty killed and fifteen injured as fires in New York and nearby cause over 1 million dollars in losses. A six story tenement at 222 Chrystie Street burned, while the Long Beach hotel on Long Beach L I and Steeplechase Park at Coney Island suffered extensive damage on Sunday.
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New York
Chyrstie Street
Long Beach
L. I
Coney Island
Union Labor Lends Verdict In Omaha Case
Omaha union men express satisfaction with the Haywood decision and a unanimous not guilty verdict. Charles McDonald is startled by the jury’s outcome while Central Labor Union President John Pollan says the verdict followed the evidence and court instructions.
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Omaha
Haywood
Charles McDonald
John Pollan
Central Labor Union
Fire Wipes Out Seven Blocks of Coney Island Amusement Zone
A devastating Sunday blaze hit Coney Island New York destroying seven blocks of the amusement area. Tilyou's Steeplechase Park and nearly twenty small hotels were wiped out.
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New York
Coney Island
Tilyou
Reinforcements Land in Corea As Occupation Plan Advances
The Twelfth brigade has landed its full reinforcement in Corea. Garrisoning by Japanese troops under the new occupation plan is to be completed by tomorrow evening.
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Seoul
Corea
Lawson Buys Smelting Plant In Arizona Deal
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston has purchased the Arizona Smelting Company plant in Prescott County, Arizona. The deal, just consummated, involves 17 million dollars.
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Prescott
Arizj
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Arizona Smelting Company
Receiver for Labor Union in Missouri Brewery Workers Case
In St Louis Missouri a suit filed in the effect court seeks the appointment of a receiver for the Brewery Worker's Association of Missouri. Plaintiffs named are John Baker John Meinhart and Jabor Suess.
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St. Louis
Aas
Effeult
Brewery Worker's Association of Missouri
John Baker
John Meinhart
Jabor Suess
Foregone calm as Manila hosts election eve meetings
No enthusiasm marks the eve of general elections across the islands. Mass meetings were held in Manila by all parties but drew little interest while native papers urge voters to go to the polls.
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Manila
Islands
Nebraskans Caught in Colorado Fuel Scandal
Denver reports a Colorado Egerla Fuel company scandal connected to Nebraska figures. Mark Woodruff, ex register of the state land board, faces accusations of false lease extensions and stock holdings. The firm was ordered to return large sums to Nebraskans amid threatened prosecution. Friends say Woodruff was used as a tool by higher officials.
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Denver
Colo
Egerla Fuel Company
Colorado
Mark Woodruff
Register
The
State Land Board
Woodruff
Haywood Acquitted In Steunenberg Murder Trial
Boise and Idaho observers saw William D. Haywood freed on a murder conspiracy charge linked to former Governor Frank Steunenberg. Judge Wood's charge favored the defense prompting expectations of acquittal, while state officials vowed continued prosecution of Moyer Pettibone and others. Harry Orchard defended his testimony and awaited punishment.
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Boise
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenbery
Western Federation of Miners
Fremont Wood
Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
George A. Pettibone
Denver
Moyer and Pettibone
Adams
Simpkins
Wood
Moyer
Pettibone
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Orchard
Senator Pettus Dies After Apoplexy Stroke
United States Senator Pettus of Alabama died in Hot Springs Arkansas from a stroke of apoplexy he suffered at breakfast Friday. His body was paralyzed and he never regained consciousness. His daughter and grandson arrived an hour before his death but he did not recognize them. Physicians said he suffered no pain after the stroke and passed away quietly.
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Alabama Statesman
Asheville
United States
Pettus
Alabama
Hot Springs
Senator Pettus
E. W. Pettus, Jr
Two Officers Shot in Council Bluffs Fatal Wounding
Council Bluffs officers Richardson and Wilson were shot by an unidentified man as they confronted a disturbance on North First Street. Richardson was wounded in the chest and the assailant escaped. Wilson died Monday morning after surgery.
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Council Bluffs
Jan W. H. Richardson
George Wilson
Richardson
First Street
George “Wilson
Edmundson Memorial Hospital
Nine Men Drown As Gasoline Launch Capsizes
In a stormy Sunnyside incident near Toronto a gasoline launch capsized. Of ten men aboard, only one is known to be safe, authorities report as recovery efforts continue.
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Toronto
Can
Sunnyside
John B. Latham Dies of Heat Prostration in Fort Smith
John B. Latham, brother of Thomas B. Latham U S district attorney for the central division of Indian Territory, died at his Fort Smith home from heat prostration.
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Fort Smith
Ark
John B. Latham
Thomas B. Latham
United States
Central Division of
Indian Territory
Robbery of Stage to Water Springs Near Ukiah
In Ukiah California a bandit halted a stage bound for Water Springs. Eighteen passengers were forced to stand aside as the driver and passengers were robbed of jewelry money and valuables. The crime occurred along the route with authorities investigating.
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Ukiah
Cal
Watter Springs
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