Fear of Revolution Attacks Darkens Mexican Border
Reports from the Mexican border indicate 1500 U S troops have arrived in Torreon to guard the city against revolutionaries. Americans prepare to move families to safety. Rebels reportedly seized Matamoros Coahuila fifteen miles from Torreon as authorities shuffle troops and tighten guard at Chihuahua with reinforced jails and rooftop sentries.
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Hm Paso
Tex
Torreon
Matamoras
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Seer
Treasury receipts to fall short in 1908 fiscal year
The forthcoming 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 will total about 60 million dollars, a figure exceeded only twice since the Civil War. Customs and internal revenue declines contribute to the shortfall, with total receipts about 699 million dollars, roughly 64 million less than 1907.
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Washington
Treasury
Tornado Kills Seven in Clinton Minn
A tornado struck Clinton Minnesota on Saturday afternoon near 162 o clock, killing seven people and injuring twenty five, with twenty houses, a printing office and two churches destroyed. The storm moved from three miles north, wiping out farm houses and damaging the town as residents fled. Emergency crews and the county physician treated the injured, while officials mobilized to assess losses and provide aid.
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Clinton Minn
Riip
Lanon
Milwaukie
Paul Punel
Apath Mes
Athem
Autorn
Lrne Fe
Wrintalning Wéhartaen
Kea
Fraeevitley Minn
Unsigned Libel Case Involving San Francisco Chronicle Owner
Police judge reported that De Young, owner of the San Francisco Chronicle, was absent from the city when the alleged Sunday article appeared. Det Detwetive Wit Ham J indicated the claim of his involvement was unproven and the case against him was weak.
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de Young
San Francisco
Johanies
Jadeo Cabanice
Ae de Young
Ely
Ell Chosen Charman Democratic Convention
Denver Colorado reports that the committee on convention arrangements selected Bell of California as temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention He was named without naming a permanent chair The article lists potential future leaders including Henry D Clayton Judson P Harmon Joseph Folk and Joseph Batley along with key convention officers and staff.
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Denver
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 bill eyed by Louisiana assembly
In New Orleans the Louisiana assembly will consider a state ship subsidy proposal creating a quasi public steamship company to serve the Mississippi valley and Louisiana, aided by Panama Canal prospects. Capitalization planned at 10 million dollars, with potential rise to 50 million, and property tax exemption until 1925 pending a constitutional amendment.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
Panama Canal
Taft Plans Rest at Hot Springs Before Campaign Start
Taft intends to stay at Hot Springs until about September 1 then travel to Cincinnati to begin campaign duties in earnest. Some friends propose a brief sea voyage for rest of eight to ten days, but no decision has been made. Formal notification date for the presidency has not been fixed, possibly the 28th or 29th.
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Washington
Mr. Taft
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
Japan Opposes Direct Line To Fakumen Rail Link
Tokio reports clarify that Japan does not object to a route that would connect Fakumen with the South Manchurian railroad. The government explains the previous statement did not promise a direct line between the two points and expresses willingness to assist projects linking Fakumen to the broader rail network.
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Tokio
Japan
Kukumen
Pointe Tepan Ie
Fakumen
Hrsmintun
Soldiers Guard Tomb of ex President Cleveland
The ceremony at Lakeview cemetery honors Grover Cleveland with troops guarding the former president's tomb. Ruth Cleveland’s daughter and other mourners attended as plans for the funeral details were announced.
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President Cleveland
Prneeton Sd
Grover Cleve Lolly Prinetton Cemetery
Oyveland
Nteliek
Ruth
Endraver and Gotan Veteran Fatality On Negros Island
Reports allege that Wakely of Chie and Lt Everett of New York were killed during a WP teles operation on Negros in the Philippines. The incident appears tied to a broader effort described as a benefit related to a Cotonn belt and American de Morey matertain Whitin.
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Tilden
Everett
New York
Negros
Philippines
Tea Americane de Morey
Qateudaie
Mordecai Brown Seeks Numbered Ball Players For Identification
Hall of Famer Mordecai Brown urges a national rule requiring all baseball players to wear numbers on their backs. He argues numbers would let crowds and grandstands identify players easily, with programs listing players by number and name. Brown compares to track meets and horse racing, calling for universal adoption to avoid confusion during games.
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Mordecai Brown
National Commission
Brown
Chance
Kling
Bowton
Chicago
Minors Plan Invasion of Chicagoland Clubs
Rumors describe sweeps by American teams led by Louie Piebire and Cin cinnati to invade Chicago with Milwaukee and Minneapolis plans. The AA factions consider up to three eastern teams in the motion while Milwaukee eyes Chicago engagements once or twice weekly to finalize details.
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Swelarion Makiniten
Louie Piebire
Cincinnati
Jory
Pitterneg
Kansas City
Cincianan
Milwaukee
Lawibe
Chicago
Milwaukw
Windy City
Dovey Proposes Clearing House for Player Deals
Boston National League president George J. Dovey unveils a plan to abolish farming of players by teams. He would have the national commission act as a clearing house for all player purchases and sales, with scouts reporting to the commission and the body handling deals. He argues the plan would ease court burdens and balance pennant races.
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Boston National League Club
Jonal Commission
George J. Dovey
Boston National League
Natonal Commission
Wational Commission
Herrmann
Commission
Supreme Court
Dovey
Davey
Investigatoma
National Commission
Boston
Hetava Thin
Tne
Gossip of the Diamond Brews Beneath Big League Moves
President Ebbette of the Brooklyn club offers Al Murray of the Phillies 12.00 for Quifielder Mages, while Murray critiqued the league’s form. Morgan Murphy, famed catcher, enters real estate in East Providence. Detroit boasts a new catcher Thomas Toran. Cravath returns to form after injury as the knuckleball gains credibility in a season shaping pitch landscape. Hoek’s manager remarks underline the evolving tactics and player moves.
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Ebbette
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
Last Rites For Ex-Pres Cleveland At Princeton
Private funeral in Princeton honors ex president Grover Cleveland. President Roosevelt and governors attend. Burial at cemetery follows a simple house service and brief grave ceremony with family and distinguished guests casting earth onto the coffin.
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Princeton
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 Stretch Across Nogales
Nogales reports a burst of unverified rumors after negotiations with the Yaqui ended and a campaign order was issued. Authorities urge restraint as reports say Bulle with 300 Yaqui may have surrendered, a Yaqui party was surrounded, and an 11th attack on 38 soldiers ended with four dead, with another clash at Magdalena.
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Nogales
Ariz
Tieneta Torres
Datden
Sonora
Bulle
Bacatete Mountai
Uni
Salas
Magdalena
Bandits Loot Vicacu in Bold Northern Raid
Reports from northern Mexico describe a daring bandit raid on Vicacu. About Atty men stormed the town with armed riders, facing weak police resistance. three attackers died and three were wounded as marauders looted banks, express office, and the government stamp office. Washington reports Lincoln supporters push for Johnson as running mate despite his refusal. Bryan says Johnson would help the party in Minnesota.
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Mexico
Republic of Mexico
Vicacu
Washington
Lincoln
Neb
Wo Siryan
Johnson
Bryan
Minnesota
Young Couple Drowned Near Peoria
The bodies of William Patterson from Virginia Beach and Dorothy M. Flagg were found at sea after their boat overturned near Peoria Illinois. The coroner ruled death by drowning. Patterson, 53, ran an amusement concession locally. Flagg had rented the boat.
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Peoria
Ill
William Patterson
Virginia Beachana
Dorothy M. Flagg
Patterson
Congressmen clash over trust law in Chicago speech
Congressman Charles B Littlefield of Maine attacks trust law and the President during a heated address in Chicago. The session, described as tense, focused on regulatory authority and legislative strategy amid rising public scrutiny of corporate power.
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Congréseman Littlefield
Anth
Trust Law
Chicago
Charles B LittleBeld
Maine
Law Tore
Train Derailed After Burning Bridge Near Hardy
A Union Pacific train derailed Monday night after a bridge near Hardy was burned. Fireman Thomas and Engineer Curtin discovered the blaze moments before the engine reached the span. The whistle warned passengers as cars plunged into a dry arroyo. the Pullman car remained on the track. The sixty foot bridge likely caught fire from a passing freight engine spark.
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Tratn
Hardy
Here
Thomas
Curtin
Alleged Miracle in Remiremont France Examined
Hemiremont, France. A diocesan commission heard 107 witnesses and found the alleged miracle credible. During a May hailstorm, stones reportedly tore images of the Virgin on their surfaces, splitting them with smooth inner impressions. Local Catholics view it as divine rebuke to a planned procession. A scientist cites photo-graphic vapor impressions of medals honoring the Virgin.
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Hemiremont
France
Remiremont
Vie
Monterpal Rousell
The
Academy of Sciences
Prohibition plank may be added to Democratic platform
Denver report says the anti injunction plank remains contentious as the resolutions committee weighs including a clear prohibition plank. The Prohibitionists, led by James Weaver of Iowa, push to have the issue in the platform following demands at the recent state convention.
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Denver
Committee On Resolutions
Convention
James Weaver
Iowa
Placed Spikes On Track Near Lofty Mountain Wreck
One man was killed and twenty passengers injured in a Pennsylvania passenger train wreck on Lofty Mountain. The derailed train left the tracks after spikes were placed along the mountainside, and the cars toppled toward a deep embankment, narrowly avoiding a worse fall.
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Hazleton
Lofty
Arly Haterday
Pennsylvania
Masito's Internal Troubles Reach Mexican Frontier
Reports from northern Mexico describe rising tensions around Torreon and nearby Juaral as bandit and insurgent activity escalates. Federal troops, including about 1,100 reinforcements to Torreon and 300 to Juarva, rush to the troubled border area to restore order.
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City
Mexico
Republic
Torreon
Jarral
Walker to be returned to U S authorities
New Britain Conn word from the safe department region by Treasurer B N Ban Joy of Havings Bank at New Haven states the Supreme Court of Mexico has decided against William Walker’s appeal. The court orders Walker turned over to United States authorities, with custody expected within five days.
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Conn
Gion
BN. Ban Joy
Havings Bank
New Fi' Ain
Nates
Supreme Court
Mexico
William ¥. Walker
Walker
United States
St Ip
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