June 8 In History and Political Turmoil Reflected
Brief notes mark June 8 with historical deaths of Wythe Paine and Jackson, and 19th century events. The column reports on Chinese protection issues, a Richmond death, astronomical data, and a long discussion of Republican factional fights in Ohio led by Foraker and Taft. It depicts local politics, proposals, and looming election implications with mentions of Roosevelt, the land waterways commission, and party dynamics.
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George Wythe
Virginia
Thomas Paine
Deist
Andrew Jackson
China
Cabiea
McKinley
Foor
Auiin Magruder
Richmond
Roosevelt
Minde
Congres
Inland Waterways Commission
Ibimewif
Akron finds platinum claim amid regular gold finds
Fragmented clippings reflect a mix of political quips and cultural notes. Mentions include Toledo Blade doubting Green Fullington and Denkan, Teddy Roosevelt, Uncle Joe Cannon, Anna Gould and Prince Helle de Sagan, plus a Carlyle anecdote about violinist Joseph Joachim and Sterndale Bennett.
Fragmentary Census Figures From 1897 Russian Empire
The text lists scattered census totals from the 1897 Russian Empire estimate including peasants city dwellers nomads and semi barbarous inhabitants consacks mobiles nobles priests and ministers and other classes though the fragmentary OCR garbles several terms and numbers. It references detailed counts for peasants city dwellers nomads conscripts and titled groups.
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Empire
Joseph G Cannon A Presidential Possibility
A biographical sketch portrays Joseph G Cannon as a central Republican figure with roots in North Carolina and Indiana, detailing his rise from carpenter’s son to House Speaker. It highlights his blunt wit, practical speech, moral stance, and balance between labor and capital, portraying him as a steady party stalwart and potential presidential candidate.
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North Carolina
Wabash
Indiana
Congress
Cannon
Joe
Becwice
Leith
Cuumnon
Twich
Pees
Churat
Unclear excerpt praises John Sharp Williams as a beloved Democratic Leader
The fragment extols John Sharp Williams as a model Speaker with honesty and genial manners, citing his impact in Congress and his standing among colleagues and the minority. It references figures like Timols and Liz, compares orators and actors, and mentions Lincoln as a historical touchstone.
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Iran
Ant-Saloon League backs Harris in Ohio campaign
The Ant-Saloon League of Ohio through its literary bureau and state organization will support Governor Harris in the upcoming campaign. Wayne B Wheeler calls this the most significant development since the Democratic convention. The liquor question dominates the state race with agitation peaking this presidential year as temperance groups plan a push for women voting on liquor sales while liquor interests mobilize with Liberal leaders building a large campaign fund for the fall contests.
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Columbus
Antk Saloon League of
Ohio
Literary Bureau
Central State
Sration
Gov. Harris
Wayne B Wheeler
Jeaders
United States
J. B. Foraker
Toledo blinds lid on saloons and night life rumbles
Toledo officials impose a citywide lid on bridge whist for money and prizes, stock speculation, and pool halls. Police chief Knapp warns arrests possible as city aims to enforce midnight closing and crack down on liquor trade amid saloon owner protests. In parallel notes on Indian medicine practices appear as unrelated items.
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Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Tam
Knapp
Whitlock
Nid
Despondent Findlay Musician Miss Coleman Found Dead
Miss Kivy Coleman formerly in charge of music at the Marion Family Huntner and later musical director at Findlay finds death by chloroform. Allegations tie emotions to manager Wall with whom she was reported as lover. Vall, married with two children, linked as cause. Body to be shipped to St. Louis for interment Wednesday. Mother's wealth noted amid family strife.
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Kivy Coleman
Marion Family
Findlay
Ohio
Mies Cleman
Thikefty
Baiter
Wall
St. Laury
Stanager
Yall
Findlay House
Vall
Miss Coleman
St Loula
Selections Engineer's Apprentice Becomes MP
A Brooklyn Eagle essay recalls John Burns rising from self taught laborer to British MP and cabinet member, arguing work ethic and education overcome class barriers. It contrasts British pay norms with American labor mobility, noting foreign born workers and shifting attitudes toward duty.
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Ragland
Republic
John Burns
England
Great Britain
Burns
Labor
Oriue
Heljamin Distrell
Tollere
Byrne
Julius Chambers
Brooklyn Eagle
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Henry Seltor
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Charles Freeman
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Harris Han
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Horrie
National Republican Committee
Chicago
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Hearst
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Republican National Committee
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Japan
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Hamilton
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Perry
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Holmes
Tom L. Johnson
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Montgomery
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Clinton
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Prince Helle de Sagan
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