May 26 In History and Notable Deaths
May 26 marks entries noting Samuel Pepys death in 1703 and Henry Thomas Buckle death in 1862. It also recalls New York City’s 250th anniversary in 1903 and a 1904 battle near Nanshao that blocked Russian Port Arthur reinforcement. Mrs William McKinley died in 1907, born 1847. Astronomical notes give sunset and sunrise times and mention two of Jupiter’s satellites missing.
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Samuel Pepys
England
Henry Thomas Buckle
New York City
Nanshao Bil
Port Arthur
William McKinley
Canton
Local tickets list state officials and candidates
Governor Judson Harmon of Harriton, Auditor of State W. W. Durbin of Hardin, Supreme Court Clerk O. C. Larason of Licking, and Dairy and Food Commission David Eley of Ashland are named for state offices. The notice assigns roles and places, detailing the official positions and their home towns.
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Supreme Court
C. Larason
Licking
Dairy and Food Commission
David Eley
Ashland
Port Treasurer and election slate listed for county offices
A draft ballot slate lists W. Wottring for Port Treasurer, W.8 Spencer for Probate Judge, Curtis Morrow for Clerk of Courts, KF. Mytelbauch for Recorder, L. Joeton for Prosecutor, John G. Stark for Sheriff, Charles Freeman for Infirmary Director, with Samuel Bader and Georgh Weidemaier named among others, indicating upcoming local office contests.
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Charles Freeman
Samuel Bader
Georgh Weidemaier
The Spurious Congress and Reform Failures
A searing critique of the Sixtieth Congress condemns it as a useless body that racked up large arrears and extravagance while failing to modify tariffs or pass investor-friendly currency reforms. It accuses the administration of military over civil power and calls for early adjournment as the only remedy. The piece condemns the commodity clause as a failed reform and alleges collusion to nullify it, then discusses Alabama Senator Johnston backing Johnson over Bryan in the South.
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Congress
Con
Brea
Brent
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Hiattorney
Intrastate Commerce Commission
Ualted Publi
South
Johnston
Alabama
Sar Johnson
Minnesota
Bryan
Johnnson
Washington
Johnson
Court of Massachusetts stock transfer tax ruling echoed
New York May 23 1908 reports two major internal developments this week. The Massachusetts court declaration on stock transfer tax draws attention, as does related financial policy chatter shaping markets and political discussion across the Northeast.
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New York
Court of Massachusettes
Anti bucketshop bill eyed in New York action
A measure by Governor Hughes seeks to outlaw bucket shops in New York, with the Cassidy bill aiming to make such conduct a felony. Supporters say the law will curb investor harm and help legitimate brokerage firms, shifting small trades to the Consolidated Stock Exchange. Officials anticipate a longer battle as prices trend downward and market sentiment shifts, while other states watch closely for similar bans. J R Burton notes broad market effects and the prospect of wider adoption.
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Hughes
Cassidy
State of
New York
Consolidate Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Catriot of
Columbia
Aro
New York Stock
Consolidated
J. R. Burton
Mit
United States ‘Treasury
Congress
Cannon
Penmsylvania
Bryan
von Alabam
Johnson
Michigan
Campenn
National Committee
Florida
New Jerkey
Pennsyvania
Minnesota
Suc.coms
Tia
Win
Tom Watwn
Washington Letter Shows Roosevelt Face of Tumult at Convention
Special correspondent reports mounting tension as Roosevelt battles party factions over delegates and policies. Burrows named to preside over the Republican National Convention intensifying opposition from anti-Roosevelt forces. Currency bill talks loom. public building measure cited as key Republican priority with a $23,000,000 appropriation.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
United States
Julius Caesar Burrows
Beveridge
Shumuels
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Congo
Republlican
Unclear text about New Dorey delegation and election
Fragmentary passage references un constructed delegations and potential nonnatridated delegsten terms, mentioning ROBERT MEL and possible dates. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable fragments.
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New Dorey
Yale Secures Half Million From Mout Will
London reports probate granted for Arch iald Hawry Mout's will leaving Yale University about 450000. Relatives contested on grounds of possible unsound mind, but expert testimony established mental capacity at signing. Yale officials, including treasurer Lee Medan, attended probate. Blount history and connections to Yale explained.
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London
Archiald Hawry Mout
Lwiwes
Tostulor
Yale University
Birret
State University
Mr. Blount
Yale Ie
Blount Chow
Yale University Ag
American College
United States
Yale
New Haven
Towether
Blownt
Voli Mir
Blount
Athenaeum Club
Bent Apecalinty
Henry Stoddard
Lee Medan
Brent i
Ban on Merry Widows Stirs Newburgh Worship
Newburgh New York May 26 A contentious lecture during a Young Woman's Christian association meeting prompts a controversial stance against Merry Widows. The event, led by a local editor and pastor, questions street morality and the role of art in worship, while a thief tale is recounted to illustrate moral risk.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Y Young
Wowen
Cristia Fe
Walden Oren
Wily
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Marion Daily Mirror
Burgess A.C. Holland
Poron
Jupiter
James EB. Campbell
Butler
Judson Harmon
Harriton
David L. Rockwell
Portage
J. H. Newman
Miami
Geo. B, Okey
Franklin
Hugh T. Mathers
Shelby
W. W. Durbin
Hardin
D. 8. Creamer
Belmont
T. D. Hogan
Jackson
Board of Public Works
John A. States
Allen
Bernard Doran
Perry
John A. McDowell
Holmes
Tom L. Johnson
Cuyahoga
Thomas
Clark
Banly M.R. Denver
Clinton
H. T. Button
Mustingum
R. Sherwood
Lucas
G. M. Saltzgaber
van Wert
John E. Monnot
Stark
T. Smith
Milps Longshore
Cc. G. Wiant
Port
W. ©. Wottring
Spencer
Curtis Morrow
KF. Mytelbauch
L. J0etion
John G. Stark
Commicatoner
Henry Seiter
Samuel Creasap
A. H. Trout
W. H. Hinklin
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Tig C. W. McClain Co
Kelera Gandy Shep
Kepyright
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Robinson’s Grocery
B. Genter Agency
Liptons Teas
Price & Hurley
Telephone
Ohls Wall Paper
Reaves Kant FA
Semnoel, Optician
Stave Street
Marion Provision Co
N, Main
Colonial Country Club
West Baden Springs
Indiana
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