Does It Mean War Front in European Capitals
Long dispatch analyzes the Bulgarian declaration of independence and the surrounding crisis. It notes Prince Ferdinand's role, possible new Berlin treaty conference, and the risk of war as Austria-Hungary presses in Bosnia and Herzegovina while Britain and France seek restraint.
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Turkey
Austria
Bulgaria
Crete
Greece
Servis
Bosnia
Berlin
Poland
Great Britain
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prince Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Ferdinand
Thia
Hergenorina
Europe
London
France
Italy
Itmelf
Germany
Balaria
Thirteen Die by Fire at Richford Grain Elevator Explosion
A grain elevator in Richford bursting with 500000 bushels exploded killing eleven workers and two passersby including Mrs Jeliforo. The fire destroyed the roof and spread flames across the yard injuring others. twenty one workers were in the building with eleven missing. The loss is estimated at 400000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Richford
John Jeliforo
Canadian Pacific
An Lahue
Tanetas Wright
Robert Mandigo
W. Horney
Ralph Haire
Herman Niles
Chis Narrows
Louis Papineau
Doma Fa Porte
Tutte
Turkey Calls on Powers to Vindicate the Treaty
Unclear OCR text references Turkey appealing to major powers to uphold the treaty amid broader Austro Bulgarien maneuvers. The fragment mentions aggrandizement of a city and a geopolitical struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Hother
Roosevelt Replies to Haskell Letter on Prohibition Shipments
President Roosevelt may not want published letter by Haskell about shipments of intoxicants into prohibition territory. The April 13 1908 letter to Haskell states it will be given careful consideration and notes Congress and pending legislation govern interstate commerce protections.
Governor Manly Exonerated in Local Bill Controversy
The Indiana governor was cleared of charges of attempting bribery to secure passage of a county local bill. No evidence showed Representative Kuthely was offered incentives to vote for the measure. The Senate, while expressing implied censure of Senator Wickwire, quickly voiced confidence in Wickwire and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
House
Kuthely
Wickwire
Senate
Irrigators Hold Sixteenth National Congress in Albuquerque
The sixteenth national irrigation congress met in Albuquerque New Mexico with strong attendance. Delegates heard about reclamation work and heard foreign guests discuss irrigation progress internationally, signaling plans for an upcoming international irrigation congress to be held at an unspecified future date.
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Albuquerque
Nx, M
Rival Leaders Meet at Banquet in Chicago
Taft and Bryan attended a Chicago banquet meeting party chiefs amid cheering. Both proclaimed their elections a foregone conclusion and exchanged greetings, with Taft addressing waterways policy and Bryan resting before a train to Cincinnati.
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Lear Taft
Ryan
I. C. Hall
Governor Deneen
Evil G.hirsch
Asociation
Jot i. Shedd
Jobin V. Farwell
Lafayette McWillame
Harlow MS. Higginbotham
Mr. Wacker
Taft
Bryan
Cincinnad
Congress Ends as Tuberculosis Debate Moves Forward
The International Tuberculosis Congress in Washington adjourned after a unanimous record on infection risks from bovine tuberculous bacilli and continued preventive measures. President Roosevelt attended the closing session and John Mitchell urged action against germ spread at workplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Reform Demanded by L. O. Murray for Bank Receivers
Comptroller L O Murray urged reforms in the handling of failed national banks at a conference with fifteen receivers. He called for expedition over expense and stricter application of sound business methods in managing trusts assigned to receivers. A large agenda was set for discussion and later reports and recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Murray
Current
Murray
Bryan and Kern Business Men Meet in Campaign Planning
A prominent 1908 campaign meeting gathered members of the Bryan and Kern National Business Men's association at the Auditorium Hotel. Edward F. Goltra chaired in Nathan Straua's absence as middle western delegates from Michigan to Alabama discussed backing the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bryan and Kern National Business Men's Association
Auditorium Hotel
Edward F. Goltra
St. Louis
Nathan Straua
Oscar Straus
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Chairman Mack
Mr. Mack
Chicago
Banquet Highlights in Heated Presidential Campaign Event
A large banquet at the Auditorium hotel drew about 1,433 attendees across three halls. Speakers included Adolphus C, David K. Yorgan, and Taft, with both presidential candidates present and cheered by the crowd.
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Aight
Alice
Adolphus C
Try
David K. Yorgan
Association
Taft
Man
Binth Moor
Wreck inquiry blames tow boat captains for loss of life
In San Francisco during an official inquiry into the wreck of the Star of Bengal, charges of cowardice and desertion were leveled at F. Farrar and Fr. Hamilton, masters of the cannery tugs Halile Gage and Mayak. Captain Nicholas Wagner and Mate Victor Johnson testified that the tow boat captains bore responsibility for 121 lives lost.
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San Francisco
F. Farrar
Fr. Hamilton
Halile Gage
Mayak
Nicholas Wagner
Victor Johnson
Miners Die After Rescue Effort at Mount Olive Shaft
At Mount Olive HL two men plunged 400 feet down the main shaft of the Mount Olive and Staunton Coat Company mine. They lay on the hoisting platform. Herman Herron and George Yanschke were the victims. A rescue attempt followed as Loyve and another worker crawled through dark passages but the men were dead on removal.
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Mount Olive
Mount Olive and Staunton Coat Company
Herman Herron
George Yanschke
View Tims
Teamsters Riot in Chicago Incites Dense Police Action
Riot between two Teamsters factions erupts at Western and Milwaukee avenues injuring several and leading to multiple arrests. Police swarm the area from West North Avenue to Attrill Street as officers clash with rioters in hand to hand combat and exchange of gunfire, ultimately suppressing the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters
Chicago
Western
Milwaukee Avenues
West North Avenue
Attrill Street
Fred
Boys to Hold a National Election
A national election for president by boys ages fourteen to eighteen will be held on Get 31 under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. The election, conducted with the same qualifications as a regular election, aims to educate boys in political machinery.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Nat Goodwin Granted Absolute Divorce in Reno
Actor Nat Goodwin was granted an absolute divorce from his wife Maxine Willett by Judge Pike in Reno Nevada. The case showed no contest from Mrs Goodwins attorneys and proceeded with little opposition.
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Nat. Goodwin
Reno
Nev
Nat
Good Win
Maxine Willett
Pike
Mrs. Good
Sleven
Detroit Celebrates Detroit Pennant Victory with Nighttime Parade
Detroit erupts in celebration after the baseball pennant with crowds, torches, and blazing boxes. Mayor and Council honor Manager Jenning and players with resolutions. police report injuries and property damage as celebrations continue into the night.
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Detroit
Horne
Pyteakern
Hugh Jeaning
Thorpson
Jenning
Nighties Dance War at Granger's Academy Ends With Captive Broadside
A melee at Granger's Dancing Academy left UM freshmen enraged as sophomores raided the host’s home and dragged Lin from bed. Lin was forced to dance solo before being returned home. Faculty and upperclassmen condemn the clash as student council warned to pause hostilities until after October 8.
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Grangerts *Xclusive Dancing Academy
University of Michigan Realman Ie
Weil
Lin
Fatal hunting accident claims Calumet teen near Lake Linden
Herbert Collins aged eighteen is dead from birdshot wounds after a hunting trip with Mort Brown near his Lake Linden home. The shot also struck other areas of his body. Willard Peterson, a Phoenix employee, was shot in the leg and abdomen by an unknown hunter and left seeking help in the woods. He crawled toward home and may recover.
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Calumet
Herbert Collins
Lake Linden
Calumet and Heela
Collien
Mort Brown
Collins
Willard Peterson
Phoenix
Peterson
Hunter
Woman rescues boy from cistern in Holland headline story
Mrs William Wels stood in water to save a neighbor’s two year old. She found the child at the bottom, held him above water, called for help, and remained clinging to the boy until neighbors found the cistern. She suffered exposure but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland, Mich
William Wels
Vhealand
Michigan Socialist Ticket Set at Detroit State Convention
Detroit reports the Socialist labor party state ticket formed with candidates for governor Archie McInnis lieutenant governor Rheperd Hi. Corles secretary of state John A. Ingham state treasurer David Boyd attorney general Logan M. Cundingham auditor general Thomas Grabesky and more. West Branch saloon proprietors seek a $400 refund from liquor license fees claiming overcharge under 1907 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
Socialist Labor Party
Archie McInnis
Lansing
Rheperd Hi. Corles
Sauk Lake
John A. Ingham
Saginaw
David Boyd
Bay City
Logan M. Cundingham
Thomas Grabesky
Pioneer Furniture Maker Julian Berkey Dead in Grand Rapids
Julian Berkey a pioneer furniture manufacturer and longtime president of Berkey and Gay Furniture in his city died at seventy five years old. He came to Grand Rapids from Ohio in 1854 and later joined his brother William A. Berkey in the sash door and binding business in 1859.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Julian Berkey
Berkey & Gay Furniture Company
City
Ohio
William A. Berkey
Tragic crashes claim two in Michigan road incidents
In Battle Creek Roche H Royce seventy is killed after stepping around a lowered Main street gate and entering traffic. In Holland on Oct 5 Hick Meing a Grand Rapids merchant dies when a tire bears and steering gear fail causing a car to overturn. other passengers escape with minor injuries.
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Hie
Harry
Pacal
Battle Creek
Mich
Main Street
Roche H. Royce
Royce
Holland
Grand Rapids
Hick Meing
Ina Mitch
Funeral expedited on Plymouth farm dies at twenty one
Glenn Nas, 21, employed on Walter Kingsley’s farm two miles from Plymouth, died at 2 4. m. and was buried six hours later. Fears of contagion hastened the burial, with services brief and private.
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Plymouth
Glenn Nasset
Walter Kingsley
Kingsley
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Detroit Baseball Club
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