Governor Hughes Renomination Battle At Republican Convention
Saratoga Sept 15 The Republican state convention near late hours debated Gov Charles Hughes renomination with Elihu Root central amid divisions. Root refused to chair any move against the governor, while delegates cheered Taft Roosevelt Hughes but opposed direct nomination plots. The platform committee faced pressure to avoid strong attacks and preserve unity as national matters dominated the opening session.
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New York
State Committee
Internal Revenue
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Minute News Notes From Distant Cities
A scattered patch of items cites Otto of Chicago shooting himself due to youth, James Wilson eyed as senatorial candidate against Gov. Cammins, and Charles L Van Zant a former Albany league player who killed himself in Nashua New Hampshire. Eleven Negroes jailed at Ninety Six for insurrection plots. a Yazoo Valley wreck near Clarkedale Miss killed three and wounded forty. Cleveland Collinwood schools opened under guard after threats tied to mothers seeking Hitter’s discharge.
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New England Governors Converge to Plan Regional Resource Use
A sept gathering in Boston brings five New England governors and leaders from various sectors to map development of natural and business resources across the region. The informal conference aims to coordinate state efforts and mobilize diverse expertise for regional growth.
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New England
Tarrasch Secures Second Win in World Championship Match
Berlin September 15 Dr. Tarrasch won his second game on Monday in the tenth contest for the world chess championship against Lasker.
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Fourteen Teams in Bicycle Race in New York Court News
A bicycle race event in New York features fourteen teams in a two day evening program. Details note a Madison Square Garden venue with riders gathered for the competition and the night schedule. Authorities report the event as a major local sports showcase with included time references and team participation.
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Madison Sieve Garden
Seven Men Killed in Alabama Fire Tragedy
A deadly blaze tore through a Montgomery home on Monday killing seven men amid smoke and flames. Firefighters battled the stubborn blaze as authorities began identifying victims and investigating the cause.
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Tammany and Up-Staters Rival for Governor Nomination
Rochester reports a Democratic state convention stalemate as race for governor narrows to a contest between upstate backers favoring Judge Gerard and Tammany Hall backing Lieut. Gov. Chanler. Matter seen as party feud with Conner Murphy accord but Dugro and Sulzer options murmured. Elmira delegation pushes Col. Robinson while McCarren delegates face seating fight. King county threatens to bolt.
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Cleveland Firm Secures Major Crane Contract in Bremerton Yard
Secretary Merenk has selected Willean Beaver Morgan Co. of Cleveland to install a 10 ton floating crane at Bremerton heavy yard. Contract price set at 20000 dollars for crane lifting gear and tugboat operations.
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Washington
Merenk Fina
Willean Beaver Morgan Co
Bremerton
Democrats Gain Votes in Maine Election Across State
Maine voters backed Democrats in a pivotal 1908 contest, boosting party totals over 1904 while Republicans held several districts. Detailed results show Democrats gaining in many counties and cities, with high turnout near a record state total. Republican candidates retained key seats in some districts amid heavy campaign activity.
Cunningham's Action Justified After Bank Failure
Washington reports John B. Cunningham national bank examiner who closed Cosmopolitan National of Pittsburg has declared action justified after consulting Controller Murray and Judge Oldham. The revolver of the bank reported it was in worse condition when he closed the bank, indicating critical losses and need for decisive regulation.
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National Bank Examiner
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Pittsburg
Fett Falls From Window Fatal. Husband Suspected
In Peoria and St Louis rail lines, Ramiel Stevens 24, wife of Charles A Stevens, general agent, died after allegedly being struck or pushed from a window of her apartment last night. Authorities report a quarrel over his absence when he arrived home as a possible motive.
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Louie Ralliml
Stevene
Stewart defies order to stay out of Valle at Port Grant
Ian Angeley and Ben A Mapatel from Fors Aunctivity report Col. Stewart, who has penetrated Valle at Port Grant, refuses to take the night rule as ordered by the War Department. He has entered Port Grant without taking the ET.
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Chesterton wreck leaves one dead and 28 injured
A fatal crash on the Lakeshore Road near Chesterton Sunday night left one person dead and 28 injured. Law enforcement said Leyla Chicas and another woman were among the drivers involved. officials continued to investigate the cause and exact locations of the impacted vehicles.
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Leyla
Chesterton
Laning Trial Debate Over Specific Charge Highlighted
The Laning case in Fremont centers on whether prosecutors must specify the exact charge and transaction for which Laning is to be convicted. Judge Richards urged fixing the precise charge, noting only two embezzlement counts remain and that the case could hinge on the indictment’s seventh count for larceny.
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Agatnet
Springfield Firm Wins State Printing Contract
Columbus Ohio September 15 state printing contracts opened with two bidders. Springfield Publishing Co. lowest bidder securing the two year contract valued around 40000 dollars per year, totaling about 80000 dollars for the term. The Columbus firm led on one form not the main bid.
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Atnlltor
Springfield Publishing Co
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Man Killed by Fall in Portemouth Hotel
William L Reed of Portemouth Ohio, an Elk and insurance circles figure, died instantly after falling from the ninth floor of the Haviin hotel Monday. He suffered from cancer and was in the city for constant. Invites 7,000 politicians to conference with W J Bryan at Coburn temple. Democratic workers and county candidates sweep into every precinct for the September 20 meeting at Moniorta hall to discuss Bryan visit.
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Firemen’s Convention Opens with 600 Delegates
The biennial convention of the Brotherhoods of Loromotive Firemen and Enginemen began at Removial Wall on Monday with about 600 delegates present.
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The
Brotherhoods of Loromotive Firemen
Removial Wall
Taft Tour Plans and Cannon Crisis Highlight Slate
The article reports Taft planning a campaign tour by special train starting near Chicago on September 25 with stops to the north and west, while William Jennings Bryan faces criticism over his stances and Roosevelt letters. It notes Speaker Cannon’s tenure being challenged and a call to defeat him in Congress, alongside strong Democratic election expectations in Arkansas and nationwide voter enthusiasm.
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Bryan Receives Ovation in Baltimore Campaign Rally
Seth-William J. Bryan claimed the attention of Maryland voters on Monday as he spoke twice in Baltimore. He addressed attendees at Annu ella and in the Fifth Hellent armory before about 26,000 people, receiving an ovation unmatched in the city.
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Taft's Birthday Greetings From Cincinnati Area
The article notes birthday wishes received for Taft from Cincinnati area supporters. Messages arrive by letter and card, celebrating the event and congratulating Judge Tytk on an 11 year milestone.
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Cinginnall
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Tytk
Fragmented Comforting Exchange Between Comforting and Jones
A garbled dialogue presents a sick Comforting asking what he would do if he died. Mrs Jones replies with a quip about life insurance. The peculiar phrasing suggests a fragmented or misread excerpt from a humorous or domestic exchange.
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Radio hosts and DJs spark debate on influence
Wisdom and Griggs debate how radio power shapes public discourse while Brigge contends that the beat of the work eargets deeper into the mind, highlighting tension between airwaves authority and hands-on musical impact.
Sanitary Question in Bakery Dough Handling
A humorous exchange highlights kitchen hygiene with a baker asked if hands are washed before mixing dough. The responder asserts certainty, joking about sticking to cleanliness despite a coarse dialect.
Angel Gake Takes Flight With Subtle Recipe Flare
A cryptic text with odd phrasing describes angelic beings, removing wings and harps, trimming and layering in thin clouds, then baking under the sun. The lines mix culinary imagery with surreal instruction, yielding a whimsical, dreamlike vignette.
Four measures of wine and ale mix, a joking recipe
A garbled culinary spoof lists ingredients such as four measures or dye-cent hoon two quarts champagne and three whist cithe ag mince of matrinimiy. It humorously blends drinks with political and celebratory notes and ends with a playful instruction to serve hot.
Union Station Time Card Bulletin 1908 Northbound
Time card notice from Union Station dated June 22 1908 lists north bound service No. 86. Details indicate schedule identifiers, station marks, and operating notes for train runs. The fragment documents operational timing and ticketing references visible on the historic bulletin sheet.
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