Olympic team welcomed by Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill
The American Olympic team victor in London arrived at Oyster Bay on the yacht club launch and met President Roosevelt on Sagamore Hill. James Sullivan and Melvin Sheppard received greetings, praising performances like the marathon and 1600 metre wins while Flanagan and Sheppard presented medals. The visit closed with refreshments and a group photo on the veranda.
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Cynter Bay
Inga
London
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore
Agion
Roose
James JB. Suttivan
Tol de
John J. Hayn
Mar
Melvin Sheppart
Mt Waning
Pianagan
Melvin Sheppard
Mr. Roosevelt
Flanagan and Sheppart
Political notes and a fatal river incident headline a mixed report
Witton drafts weekly letters to Democratic clubs urging campaign lines. Alfred B. Lunt of Boston appointed to oversee college vote for Republicans. A O Brown Co shows assets over four million against four million in liabilities. Charles Tawnon, secretary to J T Haraban, drowned after jumping from the City of Benton Harbor. A minister W illiam Cummings eloped with his sister in law Velma Taylor, leading to a September arrest in Saint Marie. The Forty second Grand Army encampment opens with a Venetian night in downtown Marquette drawing about 30 000 G A R members and many supporters.
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Witton
Bryan
Alfred B. Lunt
Boston
Republican College League
A. O. Brown & Co
New York
Mxente
Charles A. Tawnon
J. T. Haraban
Tinots Central Railroad
Bentor Harbor
Peets
Burton
Grand Army of the Republic
Financial panic loan paid off large New York firm
The Trust Company of America, bailed out by a 26 million loan amid the 1907 panic, has managed to raise and pay the loan after a sensational run. The company faced the second largest obligations in the country and resolved its axept liabilities. In Chicago Laura Anderson and her two children died in Delavan Lake Wisconsin when a rowboat collided with a steamer. Three friends were in the boat. two others survived.
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New York
Trust Company of America
Chicago
Laura
Emil Anderson
Delavan Lake
Wis
Nave
Dixon to Boss Speakers Bureau on Sept 1
Senator Joxopl MV Dixon of Monten was appointed by Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee to head the speakers bureau at the Chicago headquarters. A related change granted by Judge Addis Merit shifted the vente to Hunch Hargis cave in Jackson Kentucky.
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Dixon
Boss
Joxopl MV
Dixon of
Monten
Hitchcock
Reputiican National Committee
Speakers’ Bureau
Chicago
Jackson
Addis Merit
Payne Declares for Tariff Revision Ad In Monday Paper
An advertisement from Monday endorses Renomian Berano Payne, chairman of the wayn and Incane committee and leader in the lower house, as a candidate in the tariff revision push. The notice highlights Payne's bid for support and outlines his stance on the tariff matter amid local and regional interest.
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Payne
Auborn
Berano Payne
Wayn and Incane Committee
Janarean
Niky
Wetari
Three Cent Fare Mastered Sparks Transit Dispute
A mangled report notes a three cent fare change under review by Cleveland authorities and Municipal Traction Company. The excerpt hints at a dispute over passenger charges and the conductors' channel or method of processing payments.
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Clevelitl
Ehaghlier, Gecridiet
pamMengers
Erek Chanel
Bryan addresses Minnesota crowd on Republican extravagance
Former rivals William J. Bryan and Gov. Johnson meet at the St Paul fair grounds. Bryan tells the state central committee Minnesota will be a Democratic year and Johnson will support the national ticket while praising the pairing of Johnson and Bryan. He faults Republican extravagance before a large audience. The event follows Bryan's Fargo trip and Johnson’s active campaigning.
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St. Paul
Johnson
Minnesota
Denver
William J. Bryan
Fargo
N. D
Johnson-Tiryan
State Central Committee
Bryan
John A Johnson
Tate
Gov
Menara
Independence party acceptance at New York event draws crowds
Thomas J. Hisgen accepts the Independence party presidential nomination in a Waverly Place ceremony crowded beyond capacity. Spectators, including William R. Hearst, hailed Hisgen as a future leader while calling for direct nominations and recalls to reform government.
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New York
Ehity
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hingen
Hingen
Thingen
Melvin G. Palliver
Henry A. Powell
Powell
Hisgen Hutt
Hisgen
Thomas J. Hisgen
Pey
Independence
Prohibition Candidate Promises District Cleanup
Eugen W. Chatin, candidate for president, spoke in Spokane promising to clean up Washington as well as the District of Columbia if elected. He criticized vice zones near the Capitol, noting gambling and a notorious area called the division near the Whitey House, and urged action to curb corruption.
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Washington
Spokane
Eugen W. Chatin
Prohibition
Columhia
Seelling
Iivision
Almont
Wight
Capitol
Indinapolia
LD. M. Parry
National Association of Manufacturers
John W. Kern
Hel sley Resigns and Morgan Promotes Motion
Disordered report notes Helsley resignation and Morgan promotion amid alleged irregular payments and state accounting examinations. Officials from Wooster Mans and Hel lefontaine scrutinized, with a $1000 discrepancy cited as missing receipts and minor errors in Hel lefontaine.
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Jolambun
Bent
Wlimbue
Heph IH
Warton
Ietga Ieee
Wooster
Mans
Staie
Will E. Hick
Hellefot
Talun
Aif BeMeids
Storgan
Mansfeld
Piovr Wade An Honor Le Mirror Waat Column
Fragmentary text from a Mirror Watch column hints at an honor event. Readers may recall Piovr Wade associated with a notable local recognition, though details are unclear due to degraded print.
Balloon trip ends with dramatic splash over Lake Erie
A Canadian pilot and crew in a world balloon race faced a perilous descent as their craft struck Lake Erie after flying over Cleveland and Detroit. They dropped ten thousand feet in minutes, surviving as spectators helped recover them.
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Columbus
Bennett
Canada
L. Sample
Columban
Lake Erie
Lina
Clevelant
Detroit
Chi Walloon
Nuffato
Chicago
Bt. Parvin
Here
Derrick Broke Derrick Kills Man at Packing Co
In Cleveland a 28 year old man was killed when a derrick rope broke at People's Packing Co. The fall sent the man airborne, his body struck the ground as the derrick collapsed. Police are investigating. a Cleveland man is sought for alleged involvement.
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Cleveland
Meath
Win
People’s Packing Co
Meni
State Treasury Totals Revealed in Government Report
A government report tallies nearly 9 million dollars in the state treasury with detailed figures showing overall revenue and expenditures. The analysis notes a total balance and references specific accounts and agencies within the treasury, highlighting financial activity for the period.
Marion Savings Bank Co Bank Statement Report
A bank statement presents the condition of the Marion Savings Bank Co at Marion Ohio. The document includes cashier KF Waples sworn attestation of accuracy dated August 19 1908 and notarization by John W Jacoby. Also included are regional political notes about Longworth drafting and campaign plans with dates and venues.
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Marion
State of
Ohio
Bomuens Avigtiat
Waplea
If. Waplies
State of Obin
John W. Jacoby
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