Cannon Re-nominated in Illinois District for Congress
Danville August 16 Hon Joseph Cannon was renominated at the Republican Congressional convention for the eighteenth Illinois district. In his acceptance speech he praised McKinley era prosperity under the Dingley tariff and warned that tariff revision during prosperity would harm production and wages. He defended government by injunction limits, contrasting pro labor critiques and supporting tariffs as a nationwide benefit.
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Danville
William McKinley
Republican Party
Congress
United States
Washington
Memorial Day Sacredness and Pension Drive Urged by GAR Leader
Minneapolis August 16 Corporal James Tanner Commander in chief reported the Grand Army of the Republic had increased in membership despite many losses to death. He urged renewed support for a service pension law of twelve dollars per month for Civil War veterans and twelve dollars to widows, and urged observance of Memorial Day and Flax Day over harmful amusements. He spoke of plans to introduce the pension bill next year with presidential support followed by a pledge to aid needy comrades and tribute to his late wife.
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Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
James Tanner
Grand Army
San Francisco
Tanner
Illehed
Rene Tooever
Heena
Montana
Boss Tom Readies Ohio Democrats for Power Play
Cleveland August 16 Mayor Tom J. Johnson aims to purge current leaders from the Ohio Democratic Party and seize control of the state central committee and ticket. He would name himself state campaign manager and delegate-at-large to the National convention, with a cabinet plan if Bryan wins in 1908. Johnson plans to pressure delegates at the convention by denouncing Lewis Bernard and other leaders and forcing adoption of his measures.
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Cleveland
Tom J. Johnson
State Central Committee
Lave
Bryan
Johnson
Ohio
Lewis Bernard
John RB. McLean
Leutenant
Garber
James Ross
Columbus
Unprecedented floods strand Bombay residents by boat
Great floods hit Bombay on August 14 with severe damage to life and property. Communications are cut off and many areas are submerged, forcing rescue work and possible loss of life as authorities warn of continuing danger.
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Bombay
India
Etengal
Rejected State Appointments: Harris May Reconsider
Columbus, Aug 16. Governor Harris unlikely to reappoint heads of departments or trustees rejected by the Senate under Herrick. Some may stay in office on old commissions. Rejected: Oil Inspectors Malloy and Baird, Railroad and Telegraphs J. C. Morris. Pattison named Finley under new law. Ratchford and Sam Tins ton confirmed, may land another term.
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Columbus
Harris
Herrick
Democratic
Senate
John R. Malloy
Frank Baird
Toledo
J. C. Morris
Pattison
W. L. Finley
Kenton
May Land
Militiaman Injuries Prompt Stricter Camp Pattison Rules
At Camp Pattison Strasburg August 16, blanket tossing and dangerous stunts by the C N G led to several militiamen severely injured and a prohibitive order issued. Private Willis Smith of Columbus may be crippled for life with a knee injury after a saloon brawl where military authorities clashed over jurisdiction. Guards stationed at every barracks door enforce the order.
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Aloona Fiuarde
Barrutm
Eee
Consolidation Talk Ties La Belle and Wheeling Steel
The Wheeling Register reports talks of a merger between La Belle and Wheeling Steel & Iron, with two directors positive on consummation. Sources say both firms would benefit, appraisers would value properties, and stockholders may receive two for one.
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la Belle and Wheeling Steel & Iron Company
Wheeling Register
the Register
Wheeling Steel & Iron
la Bere
Tren and Steel
M Ake
Wheeling Steel & Tron Company
la Belle
Brown Leads For Grand Army Commander In Chief
National encampment opens with a keen contest as R A Brown of Zanesville Ohio leads the race for commander in chief. Candidates C G Burton of Missouri and H J Conley of Kansas oppose him. Archibald Treland is anticipated as the likely chaplain in chief.
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Minneapolis
G. A. Ki
R. 4. Brown
Zanesville O
C. G. Burton
Missouri
H J. Conley
Kansans
Saratoga
N. Y
Will Iikels
Arehbiah Treland
Qex
Fanner
Poll race in P O M League tightens with key games
Washington leads Cumberland by two points while Cumberland tops Uniontown by six. Braddock sits fourth with two points to go. East Liverpool jumps Uniontown after a double loss, pushing Waynesburg to sixth. Stubs eye first division and require over 20 wins from remaining 80 games with McGlynn and staff ready.
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Washington
Cumberland
Uniontown
Braddock
East Liverpool
Waynesburg
McGlynn
Warner
Parsons
Schaefer
Rarey
Bal Uck
Cumberland Loses Its Best Twirler to York Contract
Nick Maddox, Cumberland's best winning pitcher, left for York with Heckert after a deal by Manager Heckert. Maddox signed with York, then switched to Outlawn, ending a promising Cumberland career and depriving the team of a rising star in the pitching staff.
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Foiler
Grant’ McGlynn
York
Heckert
Cumberland P. O. M
Nick Maddox
Cumberland
McGlynn
Maddox
Nick
Outlawn
Outlaw
Finishing New Land Infirmary Nears Opening
The Jefferson county infirmary project nears completion with new buildings ready for inmate transfer late this month or early next. Carpenters celebrated with a spring chicken dinner for the crew, presenting foreman J E Fisher a gold watch, while contractor A W McDonald offered a farewell. Laundry is done, painters work, and a perpetual water supply is secured.
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Jefferson County
Cay
Bowers
J. E. Fisher
Squire England
Mr. Fisher
A. W. McDonald
To Enlarge Mt Calvary Cemetery Purchased by Bishop Hartley
Mt Calvary Cemetery will expand by adding 80 acres after Bishop Hartley bought the Thomas Bair property from Mrs B N Linduff for 3800 dollars. The adjoining land will be laid out in lots with improvements and a chapel planned at Mt Calvary in the near future.
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Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Mt. Calvary
Bishop Hartley
B. N. Linduff
Thomas Bair
Fugitive Bank President Seen at Union Station in Pittsburg
The Chronicle Telegraph reports Paul Stensland, former president of Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago, was seen aboard a train at Union Station in Pittsburg by Oscar Tolmer, a former friend. He reportedly spoke with Tolmer and claimed to be eastward bound with money, while authorities say they have no action or report on the sighting.
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Paul
Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago
Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph
East
Union Station
Oscar Tolmer
Holmer
Hullo
Canada
Sodus Point
Rochester
Buffalo
Gan
Helmer
C'Ty
Crowd heads to Atlantic City trains amid heavy traffic
About 100 people traveled to Atlantic City via the Pan Handle today. Agent Polen planned no sleepers but due to traffic and car movement delays only eleven sleepers arrived. He then added a high back vestibule Pullman coach with a sleeper to accommodate the crowd.
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Atlantic City
Agent Polen
Balcony Collapse Injures Four At McDonald Firemen Exhibit
During the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association water battle in McDonald on Wednesday evening, a Hotel Zimmerman balcony collapsed. Four people were injured. Mrs Margaret Richards of McDonald was unconscious with internal injuries, James Shafer chief of Uniontown suffered cuts, George Alburn of Mt Oliver bruises, and Michael Finnegan of Burgettstown cut and bruised. All were taken to the hotel, then home after physicians attended.
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Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association
McDonald
Zimmerman
Margaret Richards
James Shafer
Uniontown
George Alburn
Mt. Oliver Hose Company
Michael Finnegan
Burgettstrown
South Main Street
Western Pennsylvania Firemen
Benjamin F. Houck
Wilmerding
W. C. Williams
North Braddock
Burt Eastland
A. C. Conrad
Mr. Oliver
Wiliam H. Sharah
Braddock
James H. Steele
Wilkinsburg
Gettysburg
Charles F. Maele
McKee's Rocks
National Firemen's
Charles F. Engle
Burns seeks injunction against Lander and McConnell over sewer in private alley
Sarah J. Burns seeks a temporary and permanent injunction to stop Robert B. Lander and contractor Robert H. McConnell from constructing a sewer in a private alley owned by Burns. The action claims the work is unlawful, without consent, and would injure Burns's property. McKee is the attorney.
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Sarah J. Burns
Robert B. Lander
Robert H McConnell
Lander
Plain
Iff
McConnell
McKee
Weather Forecast for Washington and Ohio
Washington dispatch reports local rains to night and Friday in Ohio with warmer temperatures in the northeast portion tonight.
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Washington
Ohio
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Congress Today
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And
American Federation of Labor
Fuller
House Committee On the Judiciary
H. R. Fuller
Corporal Tanner
Engusn
Talor
USS
ARMY
Berryman
Washington Post
Sra
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Democratic Party of
Sam Huston
Ratchford
Camp Pattison
la Belle and Wheeling Steel & Iron
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Ment
P. O. M. League
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Hartley
Chicago
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