Factories Busy as Merchants Boost Orders Nationwide
Country merchants attend wholesale markets in strong numbers with traveling salesmen sending large orders. Bank clearings show a mid year uptick, despite August dullness, while Philadelphia to San Francisco report mixed activity in textiles, dry goods, and groceries. Industry remains active in steel and building trades as demand inches upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan
United States
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
New Orleans
Minneapolis
San Francisco
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wall
Boston
Muction
Pittsboro
Interstate Merchants Association
Kan City
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
St. Paul
Jewelry Heist Strikes Westmingtor Residence
Detective reports thieves robbed G De Gluseffe home in Westmingtor, Wis eity, stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, laces, silk, and valuables. The Guiseffe family was in New York for two weeks. robbery likely occurred Friday night.
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Loin
Aug
G. de Gluseffe
Westmingtor
Wis Eity
Guiseffe
New York
Actress Will Visit New York for Fall Engagements
Negotiations complete for Len ta Crossman a grand niece of Katharine Foater composer of Old Kentucky Home and Suwa River to travel south this fall after New York engagements limited her, making a southern tour possible rather than previous busy schedule.
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Gouth
New York
Lenta Crossman
Kaphen N. Foater
Kentucky
Suwa Ff
South
Crow
Unclear OCR Summary of Fight Event Involving Naptia and Caps
The fragmentary text references multiple fighters and locations including Lyndhurst Caps Parnell How York and Kob WY Chang. It hints at an explosion or blast and damage reports involving Naptia and lamens Hong Kong, but the passage is garbled and lacks verifiable details or a clear sequence of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naptia
Kok
Slam
Lyndhurst
Parnell
York
Hong Kong
Late Telegraph News Highlights From Around The World
Sir George Newnes and Lady Newnes arrived in New York aboard the Mauretania from Liverpool. Dr J R Force of Minneapolis was paroled after a grand larceny conviction. Two men were killed and another wounded at St Johns orphan asylum in Brooklyn by a collapsing cement drain. Teheran reports the Shah obtained a 250000 loan from a Russian bank using crown jewels as security to fund a campaign against Tabriz. Since White Star began Southampton to New York service, 42260 passengers waited in the year to May 31, up 11043 from last year. Clemenceau ordered Paris army electricians to stay in barracks to guard essential services after a strike. the move is not expected to recur.
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George Newnes
Newnes
New York
Mauretania
Liverpool
J. R. Force
Brooklyn
Thomas Roche
John McLaughlin
Charles Timony
Teheran
Shah of Persia
Tabriz
White Star Line
Southampton
White Star
Clemenceau
Electrical Corps
Army
Paris
Flat Iron Accident Injures Child in Passaic
A woman ironing on the second floor of a tenement in Passaic New Jersey dropped a hot flat iron when it fell from a window. The iron struck eight year old Joseph Rendzo in the street, fracturing his skull. Doctors fear he will not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
New York
Passaic
N. J
Priday
Joseph Rendzo
Honest Labeling Session at Mackinac Island Convention
At Mackinac Island Michigan the Friday session of the convention of static and pational fod and dairy department officials focused on honest labeling of products. The discussion covered flour bleaching and catsup production without preservatives with several manufacturers participating.
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Mackinac Island
Mich, Ang
Dairy Department
Morse and Curtin Charged With False Bank Entries
Federal grand jury in New York returns verdict against Charles W. Morse and A A Curtin for making false entries in the National Bank of North America books. Arguments on pending bonds set for September 5.
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New York
Aug
Charles W. Morse
A A. Curtin
Federal Grand Jury
National Bank of North America
Navy awards low bid for Key West quay wall contract
The Navy Department Friday awarded the contract for a Key West quay wall to the Penn Bridge Co of Washington DC at 4426. The bid is considerably lower than all other proposals received for the project.
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Bly Lower
Washington
Aug
Navy Department
Penn Bridge Go
Washington, D.C
Key West
Fla
Thase
Large Drydocks to Be Built in Liverpool
Reports say the White Star Line has opened negotiations to build vast drydocks at Abuthampton to service the new Olympic Titanic and Lavia bank for transatlantic routes to New York.
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Liverpool
Aug
White Star King
Lavia Bank
Olympic
Titanic
New York
Dreuth Broken in Alaska Heavy Rain Impacts Nome Diggings
Tacoma reports mining expert Henry Bratnober notes a long drought in Alaska broken by heavy rain near Nome. The event affects millions of dollars in world mining interests and the fragile supply chain for diggings referenced in the cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Tacoma
Henry Bratnober
Nome
Rajirnad Bridge Incident Near Cater River
An OCR fragment reports damage at the Uligoi Cortia Bridge over the Cater river near Or Miilied and Thirty thine street Way. The text mentions sludge or flooding and a forceful event related to Comb, Chictiza, and local authorities, but details are unclear.
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Rajirnad
Cater River
Wealthy aged woman dies in St Louis after German convent pact
Margaret Casens, aged about 75, died at her daughter's home in St Louis after a long life marked by a unique pact among 65 girls in a Stuttgart convent. Seventy five years ago she earned a share of marks, later receiving more than $15,000 from a Berlin bank when she became the last surviving member of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At. Louis
Margaret Castens
Mia Cwstens
Stuttgart
Germany
Uiey
Berlin
Cassens
Milking Cow Sparks Fight In Newton
Italian boy accused of milking neighbor Tony Ombrela's cow triggered a Friday night altercation that ended with the shooting of Mia Caponi and her son Frank. Oliver Ombrela and Pasquale Ombrela face $10,000 bail each on assault with intent charges as doctors report the Caponi family will recover.
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Newton
Masa
Mia
Dominic Caponi
Frank
Tony Ombrelas
Ombrela
Pasquale
Secret service eyed stage money under ban text
Washington reports Chief Wilkie of the secret service urges a law text to ban stage money. He cites a case where a $100 bill passed as lawful money and predicts court action against a stage money producer will set a legal precedent.
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Washington
Aug
Wilkie
Secret Service
Wilkle
Opium Committee Chooses Shanghai for New Year Meeting
Washington reports the international opium committee will convene in Shanghai on January 1 to investigate the opium trade. The body lacks plenary powers but will issue recommendations for future national actions.
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Washington
Aug
China
Shanghai
International Opium Committee
Asiatic Cholera Epidemic Report Informs Prussian Health Office
The Prussian ministry of public health has learned that Asiatic cholera is active this year in eastern and southeastern European Russia. The central health office has ordered strict medical inspection of the Russian frontier, focusing on river traffic on the Vistula and Oder rivers.
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Berlin
Pruastin Ministry of Public Health
Russia
Trafic
Vietula
Oder
Navy invites bids to transport coal to Magdalena Bay
The navy department announces proposals to transport coal to Magdalena Bay Mexico, with bids due by noon Wednesday August 22 1908. Bidders must state if vessels carrying the coal may be diverted to Bremerton Washington and discharge cargoes there if required.
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Washington
Navy Department
Magdalena Bay
Mexico
Magdalena Tay
Bremerton
Wanh
Fire damages seed house in Richmond at night
A blaze at The Inne in Richmond Virginia damaged the seed house of T. pols and Sone. Loss estimated above 10000 dollars, largely covered by insurance. Cause unknown. origin of the fire is not determined.
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Richmond
Aug
Inne
T. Pols & Sone
Arrest Report From Cleveland Sparks Domestic Charge
A Cleveland man was jailed on a charge of assault and battery after alleging his mother stabbed him in the cheek with a knife. The incident occurred late August 26 at Beat Thirty-deht fi. Authorities filed the complaint citing family dispute and resulting arrest.
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Cleveland
Canadian Pacific Telegraphers Prepare for Strike
Canadian Pacific workers plan a possible strike within a fortnight. The railroad states locomotives and rolling stock are in good condition and 8000 Japanese mechanics are being distributed where needed. Special constables will guard facilities but no violence has been reported.
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Tenadian Pacific
T He Khope
Johor
Western
Canna
Tragic House Fire Claims Three Young Children
In Minneapolis a mother named Mrs. Frank Berg left her house to copy in the morning. She locked the three children aged one, two, and four in a room. The house caught fire and burned fiercely before anyone heard the children’s screams, resulting in their deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Aug
Frankberg
Boston Suffers Black Friday Weather Strike
Boston endured a severe weather event described as Black Friday with the heaviest electrical disturbances in years. A partial meteorological outage occurred Friday as the United States Weather Bureau recorded a significant drop in readings at Lit Inches, lasting nearly an hour.
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Boston
Mass
United States Weather Bureau
International Conference Opens at Paris Grand Hotel
Representatives of major shipping companies convened in Paris at the Grand hotel to regulate the steerage rate war between the Mediterranean and other regions, focusing on effects for America and England. The session began Friday, signaling coordinated action on voyage costs and passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mediterranean
America
Eagland
Grand Hotel
National Anti Asiatic Immigration League Formed
In Washington D C on a Friday eight the National Anti Asiatic Immigration league of the United States was formed. A declaration of principles and constitution was adopted and officers elected including president Yoder and vice presidents Emmons and Brinkman. The league aims to establish branches in every state and carry on nationwide activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Immigration League
Washington
National
Anti-Asiatic Immigration League of the
United States
Washington, D.C
Amd
Yoder
A. W. Thomas
Richard P. Fivana
John H. Brinkman
Frank Clark
Florida
Cotter
Bride
Charles M. Emmons
Steamer Premier Burns to Water’s Edge at Warren’s Landing
A steamer named Premier captained by Stevens burned to the water’s edge at Warren’s Landing on the north end of Lake Winnipeg in Ontario. Six passengers and two crew were lost. The incident occurred Friday, reported by SA appecial to the Pioneer Crew from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Water's Edge
St Paul
Aug
Winnipeg
Man
Stevens
Warrens Landing
Lake Winnipeg
Three Thousand Affected in Lowell Plant Shutdown
The Hamilton Mig Co villa in Lowell Mass shuts down Friday night for two weeks resuming full time August 24. The Mascach nette tolls also shut down for two weeks, beginning Monday August 10. Three thousand employees are affected.
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Lowell
Mass
Hamilton Mig. Co
Mascachenette
Young Lady Released on Bail in Goull Divorce Case
New York August. John Fleming tied to a divorce writ against Frank J. Goull and re charged with conspiracy in an alleged attempt to manufacture evidence. He was preliminarily released on a $3,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dim John’ Fleming
Frank J. Goull
Priday
Receiver Takes Pucket Line Amid River Low Water
Berinton Pennsylvania is facing service disruption as the Pucket Line, operated by Pittsburg and Cincinnati, falls to a receiver due to unprofitable operations amid low water. Former Singer manager Pano Tex is arrested for embezzlement while traveling to New York. Passengers on the Lark line learn a wave failed near Port Jefferson but the engineer Kelduy confirms the train’s delay, with no clear cause.
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New York
Port Jefferson
Kelduy
Northpart
Greenawn
Chips From Ohio S News Log Not Visiting Popular Resort
Assistant Attorney General Miller returned to Columbus after conferring in Cincinnati and said Mr Ellie's condition improved with good appetite and sleep. Wille plans a one month trip to an Atlantic coast point, not Atlantic City. Hocking Valley Railway weighs adding a telephone plant to run Columbus Athens trains by phone instead of telegraph after trials elsewhere.
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Columbus
Wo HL Miller
Cincinnati
Ellie
Wille
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic City
Wilt
Columbus, O
Nclalw
Horking Valley Railway Co
Athens
Connors
Heverml
City considers releasing dock to passenger boat firms
A Friday morning conference among Mayor Johnson City Solicitor Baker and W J Springboro resulted in a tentative ordinance to release the dock at the foot of Erie street to passenger boat companies. The measure will become the basis for negotiations on new passenger docks and a copy will be sent to the boat companies. In Toledo an explosion and fire destroyed a home Friday morning, and the body of Charles Polsel a merchandise broker living at 24 Fourteenth street was recovered from the rubble. The coroner suspects possible suicide as two gas jets were found open.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Baker
W. J. Springboro
Board of Public Service
Erie Street
Toledo
Charles Polsel
Polech
Fourteenth Street
New Ohio Incorporations in Columbus Aug
New incorporations list includes The Pando Coal Co Canton increasing capital from 60000 to 75000 dollars and The Traders Baking Co Cleveland with 16000 dollars. Names Max Jotul Ben Welns Allert C Goerke Geo D Hilo and Wi H Miller appear. Women's Relief Corps of Ohio G A R files amendment moving headquarters from Columbus to Oberlia.
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Columbus
O. Aug
Pando Coal Co
Canton
Traders’ Baking Co
Cleveland
Max Jotul
Ben Welns
Allert C. Goerke
Geo
D. Hilo
H. Miller
Women's Relief Corps of Ohio
Chayter
Columibus
Oberlia
Police told where to find wife and daughter of Prank Flint
Two young girls notified police Friday that they knew the whereabouts of the wife and 12 year old daughter of Prank Flint of Sharon who had offered 100 reward for information concerning their location. They disappeared June 2. The girls refused to give the address. Flint turned the money over to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ant
Flint
Sharon
Filnt
Perilous Bridge Ride Ends Near Miss in R Youngtown
Dr. Harry McGarvey drove to reach a sick patient across Market street bridge under repair. He sped onto the bridge as the floor rails were missing, narrowly avoiding a plunge 60 feet to the street. Girders stood between his auto and a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngtown
Aug
Harry McGarvey
Market Street
Burglars Flee in Buggy After Midnight Break-In
Avon Ohio at midnight Friday Frank Alcon noticed three men prowling the post office. They fled in a buggy after breaking a front window. Neighbors pursued, saw the men lighting matches, but the chase eased as they disappeared.
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Avon, O
Frank Alcon
Two Girls Lead Mob in Upper Sandusky Incident
Two girls named Ada Mikwor and Desan Seanes led a mob here on a Friday evening threatening to lynch Jama Goudieve, who had shot and killed Frank McCormick in the Pennsylvania depot. The event reflects a tense flash point in the town.
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Upper
Sandusky
Mikwor Ada
Desan Seanes
Jama Goudieve
Frank McCormick
Governor Harrial to Leave for Preble County Farm
Governor Harrial will not attend the Cedar Point legislators meeting. Since returning from Eaton he has not planned further public events and will depart for his Preble county farm where he expects to stay indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harrial
Cedar Point
Eaton
Preble County
Old Forestry Bureau Revived in Columbus Aug 1
Columbus reports Gov Harring restarts the state forestry bureau signaling a renewal of federal and local focus on national resources. The move marks a significant early step in postwar conservation efforts and reestablishes state oversight of forestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Forestry Bureau
Columbus
White House
Harrig
Wuld Atate Forestry Bureau
Taft to Visit Camp Perry in August
Columbus reports Taft plans a tour of Camp Perry in late August. The schedule mentions General A B Critonfield and the army’s involvement as troops prepare for events at Camp Barry with city officials noting security and ceremonial activities during the week of August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Camp Perry
Columbus
Critonfield
Barry
Waring Th Wattohut
Davy Wua
Fortune to Cats as Charity from Mrs Lowry Will
Philadelphia Attornies report a will of the late Mrs Annie L Lowry directing five thousand dollars be invested and the income paid to Violet Peak for the care of cats and the Parisian household formerly belonging to Arm Tarwry who died August 1 at age eighty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Annie L. Lowry
Thin City
Violet Pealk
Cotain
Cata
Paris
Atrm Tarwry
Cardinal Gibbons Improving After Illness
Card Gibbons shows signs of improvement as Rome reports a dog incident and a medical condition named Re-Cerdinn. Officials note Woridky morning symptoms of intestinal indiv ioultion have disappeared, suggesting recovery progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
The Sun Bath Fashion Across Paris
A fragmentary article discusses the sun bath fashion trend in Paris aimed at skin health. It mentions women wearing draped garments in place of everyday clothing, a belief in radiant skin, and cautions about open windows for ventilation alongside a physician’s note on typical bath temperatures and humidity.
Protecting the Hair in Everyday Care
A dated cosmetic advisory discusses managing short wisps that fall over the face. It warns that constant curling damages ends, leading to more breakage unless ends are protected with careful wrapping and minimal curl. Advice includes pinning back hair with a ribbon when working.
A Preemptive Headache Remedy From Kitchen Medicine
A period tone recipe suggests a pre emptive headache remedy not a cure for severe cases. It mixes epomamlin ginger and other powders in specific proportions and advises gradual administration with food to stimulate stomach function and prevent headache onset. The instructions note that some headaches respond to this mix and that adjustments may heighten effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevensary
Plan to Quiet Restless Sleep Through Noise
The passage describes using small cotton plows and wires to create sounds intended to wake sleepers, a scheme noted as a method to keep a household calm. Travelers have been upset, as the noise interrupts peaceful rest during the night.
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Cain Prospects
Late Telegraph News
Grore
Special Constables Guard
Pano
Tex
Beedacob Weals McChire
Singer Sewing Machine Co
St Louie
Wan
Stopa Tegin Buddenly
Ohio
GHORT
City
S. W. P. Sherwin Williams
Ammann
Alorkiys
Leone
Asaure & Gum
Mays
Winget & Ullom
Cor. Charles
E. Center St
C. E. Burris
Jeweler & Optician
Center ST
G. W. Bowers
THE
Ohio Milling & Elevator CO
Colonial Country Club
West Baden Springs
Indiana
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