Fear of Revolution Attacks Spurs U.S. Families to Flee
American residents in Torreon brace for a possible revolution attack as 1500 troops arrive to defend the city. Reports say rebels seized Matamoros Coahuila, about 15 miles from Torreon, while Chihuahua's streets see bustle and reinforced guard duties. Military officers and troops are deployed, with jails protected and guards on public buildings.
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Tex
Torreon
Matamoras
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Seer
Treasury figures forecast large 1908 deficit over receipts
Washington reports the upcoming treasury statement for the year ending June 1908 will show a marked drop in receipts and a large rise in expenditures. The excess of outlays over receipts is expected near $60 million, a level reached only twice since the Civil War.
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Washington
Treasury
Tornado Kills Seven in Clinton Minn
A tornado struck Clinton Minnesota Saturday afternoon killing seven and injuring twenty five, with twenty homes two churches and a printing shop destroyed. The twister touched down north of town and caused widespread damage including farmhouses and power losses as responders rushed to assist victims. Local officials reported multiple injuries and extensive property loss across the community.
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Riip
Lanon
Milwaukie
Paul Punel
Apath Mes
Athem
Autorn
Lrne Fe
Wrintalning Wéhartaen
Kea
Fraeevitley Minn
Newspaper Owner Denies Involvement in Libel Case
The San Francisco Chron proprietor Mo De Young, accused by Judge Johanies, was alleged absent during the Sunday publication of a controversial article. Police indicate De Young had no role in the issue, and the case against him was dropped.
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de Young
San Francisco
Johanies
Jadeo Cabanice
Ae de Young
Ely
Ell chosen temporary chairman at Democratic convention
Denver Colorado reports that Bell of California was chosen temporary chairman by the convention arrangements committee. No permanent chair announced. Possible candidates include Henry D. Clayton Alabama Judson Harmon Ohio Joseph Folk Missouri and Joseph Batley Texas. Other appointments set include Urey Woodson General Secretary Birwin Sefton Assistant General Secretary John I. Martin Sergeant at Arms C Fenn Chief Assistant Sergeant Eugene W Sullivan Chief Doorkeeper N D Crutchfield Parliamentarian James J. Keane Archbishop of Wyoming Official Stenographer N W Blumberg Washington DC.
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Colo
More Bell
California
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Judson P. Harmon
Ohio
Joseph W. Folk
Mixsouri
Joseph W. Batley
Texas
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Birwin Sefton
Washington, D. C
John I. Martin
Missouri
C. Fenn
Indiana
Eugene W. Sullivan
Ilinois
N. D. Crutchfield
James J. Keane
Wyoming
N. W. Blumberg
State Ship Subsidy in Louisiana Assembly Debate
New Orleans reports the Louisiana assembly to consider a state ship subsidy bill this week. It would create a quasi public steamship company to benefit the Mississippi valley and Louisiana by aiding Panama Canal commerce. Proposed capitalization is 10 million dollars, expandable to 50 million, with a tax exemption for the company’s property until 1925 and a constitutional amendment required to authorize incorporation.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
Panama Canal
Taft Plans Rest at Hot Springs Then Cincinnati Campaign Start
Taft intends to stay at Hot Springs until about September 1 and then travel to Cincinnati to commence active campaign work. Some friends suggest a brief sea voyage for rest, but no decision has been made. No date fixed yet for formal notification of the new presidential station, beyond late September.
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Washington
Mr. Taft
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Japan Opposes Direct Line Construction Clarified
Tokio reports that Japan does not object to a route linking Fakumen with a point on the South Manchurian line but rejects a direct railway line. The government explains the earlier statement did not authorize a direct link and that it would consider projects connecting Fakumen to the broader network.
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Japan
Kukumen
Pointe Tepan Ie
Fakumen
Hrsmintun
Soldiers Guard Tomb of ex-President Cleveland
Soldiers guard the tomb of former President Grover Cleveland at Prneeton cemetery as crowds gather. Ruth, a relative, remembers his era while others recall the long service and the era’s events.
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President Cleveland
Prneeton Sd
Grover Cleve Lolly Prinetton Cemetery
Oyveland
Nteliek
Ruth
Died in Endraver to Broaden for Gotan
Two individuals, Wakely of Chie and Lt Everett of New York, are reported killed while serving on the Negros island, Philippines, amid a broader operation. The report notes their protection and ties to WP teles, with unclear affiliation to local events.
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Tilden
Everett
New York
Negros
Philippines
Tea Americane de Morey
Qateudaie
Mordecai Brown Backs Player Numbers for Baseball
Hall of fame pitcher Mordecai Brown advocates numbered uniforms for all ball players. He argues numbering would let fans identify players easily, with programs listing each team’s players and numbers. Brown suggests starting with stars like Chance Kling and Overall and extending to all players.
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National Commission
Brown
Chance
Kling
Bowton
Chicago
Minors Plan Invasion Rumor Swirl Of AA Teams
A rumor centers on a planned invasion of Chicago by several AA teams led by Louie Piebire and Cincinnati pilots. Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Milwaukee and others are mentioned with alleged schedules and arrangements to contest games in Chicago.
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Louie Piebire
Cincinnati
Jory
Pitterneg
Kansas City
Cincianan
Milwaukee
Lawibe
Chicago
Milwaukw
Windy City
Dovey Proposes National Player Market Scheme
Boston National League leader President George J. Dovey proposes abolishing the farming evil by using the National Commission as a clearing house for buying and selling players. He suggests scouts report to the commission, which would then share results with owners who could purchase through the body. The plan aims to equalize teams and shorten labor disputes.
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Boston National League
Natonal Commission
Wational Commission
Herrmann
Commission
Supreme Court
Dovey
Davey
Investigatoma
National Commission
Boston
Hetava Thin
Tne
Gossip of the Diamond Sparks MLB Player Moves
President Ebbette of Brooklyn offers Al Murray of Phillies twelve dollars for Quifielder Mages. Murray quips about Cinemy path and Heda finish. Morgan Murphy, famed catcher, enters East Providence real estate, while Detroit builds with new players. Cravath near return. knuckleball rises as a tactic, per Manager Lake.
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Brooklyn
al Murray
Phillies
Murray
Ganzel
Morgan Murphy
Detroit
Pewtonnie
Ux Mointyee
Crawford
Cobb
Janes
Ty Cobb
Auburn
Elewit Cleveland
Thomas Toran
Naehewter
Clarke
Hemis
Cravath
Howton
Thoney
McGuire
Caith
Hoek
Lake
Enduring Private Funeral for Ex-President Cleveland
In Princeton a private funeral for ex President Grover Cleveland was held with simple rites. President Roosevelt and several governors attended the house service and burial, where attendees helped cast earth onto the grave. The ceremony followed a brief Scripture reading and prayer as the casket was interred.
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N. J
Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Governors Fort
New Jersey
Hughes
New York
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Princeton University
Battle With Yaqui Rumors Sweep Nogales Frontier
Reports from Nogales Arizona describe unsettled rumors of clashes after renewed Yaqui negotiations. Authorities urge cooperation with troops. rumors of Bulle surrender and Yaqui bands captured lack verification. A separate report cites a Yaqui attack near Magdalena with uncertain casualties.
Bandits Loot Vicacu After Bold Mexican Raid
Reports from northern Mexico describe a daring bandit raid on Vicacu Friday. About Atty attackers entered the town, fought police with heavy mounting force, killing three officers and wounding three others. The raiders looted banks, the express office, and the government stamp affer before retreating. Washington received a Lincoln letter Friday noting Siryan's push to name Johnson as running mate despite Johnson's stated rejection, with Bryan suggesting Johnson could bolster Democratic gains in Minnesota.
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Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Vicacu
Washington
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Wo Siryan
Johnson
Bryan
Minnesota
Young Couple Drowned Near Peoria Boat Found In Sea
In Peoria Illinois, the bodies of William Patterson of Virginia Beach and Dorothy M Flagg were recovered after a boat overturned at sea. The coroner ruled death by drowning, noting the couple aged 53 and years respectively. A known amusement concession held by Patterson was mentioned.
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Ill
William Patterson
Virginia Beachana
Dorothy M. Flagg
Patterson
Congressional Littlefield Attacks Trust Law and President
Fragmentary report shows Congressman Charles B Littlefield of Maine addressing concerns about trust law and the president during a late season event in Chicago. The wording is garbled but references critique of policy and legal limits.
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Anth
Trust Law
Chicago
Charles B LittleBeld
Maine
Law Tore
Derailed Train Near Hardy After Bridge Fire
A Utah train derailed Monday night when a bridge near Hardy, twenty miles east, burned moments before the engine reached it. Fireman Thomas and Engineer Curtin reportedly spotted the blaze, just as the engine and cars plunged into a dry arroyo ten feet deep. The Pullman car stayed on track.
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Tratn
Hardy
Here
Thomas
Curtin
Alleged Miracle in Remiremont France Reported
Hemiremont diocese investigates a May hailstorm in which stones allegedly tore images of the virgin on their surfaces, exposing miraculous pictures. A commission heard 107 witnesses while locals see it as divine rebuke to a procession plan, while a scientist cites photo-aural vapor-graphic impressions from medals.
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France
Remiremont
Vie
Monterpal Rousell
The
Academy of Sciences
Fight Over Prohibition Plank Reaches Platform
Denver reports the anti injunction plank debate widens as prohibition supporters push for a strong pro ban plank in the Democratic Platform. Led by James Weaver of Iowa the Prohibitionists seek to have the stance included after urging the recent Iowa convention to back prohibition.
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Denver
Committee On Resolutions
Convention
James Weaver
Iowa
Wreck on Mountain Line Kills One, Injures Twenty
Hazleton Pa one man was killed and twenty passengers injured in a wreck blamed on derailing the Pennsylvania passenger train on Lofty Mountain. The train left the tracks and toppled down the mountain side, narrowly missing a deep embankment.
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Hazleton
Lofty
Arly Haterday
Pennsylvania
Masito's Internal Troubles Reported at Torreon
Reports from Mexico describe growing internal strife along the northern border near Torreon and Juarva with bandit activity linked to Insurrectionists. Federal forces, about 1,100 troops, reinforced Torreon while 300 were dispatched to Juarva as Cavernmen troops rush to the area.
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City
Mexico
Republic
Torreon
Jarral
Walker Extradition Succeeds in Mexico Case
New Britain Connecticut reports that the Supreme Court of Mexico has ruled against William Walker’s appeal. The bank treasurer had resisted extradition and is expected to be turned over to United States authorities within five days.
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Gion
BN. Ban Joy
Havings Bank
New Fi' Ain
Nates
Supreme Court
Mexico
William ¥. Walker
Walker
United States
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