Sherman Accepts Republican Nomination for Vice President
Utica August 18 James Schoolcraft Sherman accepted the Republican nomination for vice president from a flag decked stand at his home. He pledged allegiance to Taft and Roosevelt era principles and endorsed protectionist tariff aims. He contrasted with Democrats calling them an aggregation of malcontents and theorists while praising the party’s eight hour law and employer liability steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Republican Party
Chicago
Senator Sorrows
Michigan
Root
M. W. Stryker
Hamilton College
Sherman
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Democratic Party
Sherman House
Notification Committee
Genesee Street
Sherman Home
Erie Canal
Bryan and Kern
Mrs. Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Senator Burrows
William H. Taft
Dingley
Pickets Under Fire as 150 Negroes Raid Near Springfield
A force of about 150 Black men from surrounding corn fields attacked militia pickets near the state arsenal in Springfield Illinois. Sentries fired back, no injuries reported, and the assailants fled after a revolver shot by a lurking Negro. Chamber of Commerce backs Governor Deneen and pledges support to authorities.
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Springfield
Iss
State Arsenal
Harvard Park
Arsenal
Chamber of Commerce and Business Men’s Association
Deneen
State Equalization Board Faces Busy Day in Idaho
Boise Idaho Aug 18 Special. The state board of equalization had a busy day awaiting belated abstracts from Twin Falls and Oneida counties. All sessions were executive except when delegations appear. An open session is set for 10 AM to hear railroads and telephone telegraph reps.
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Boise
Idaho
State Board of Equalization
Twin Falls
Oneida
Rooms sought for Joint Teachers Institute in Pocatello
County Superintendent Grace Loughran urges citizens with spare rooms to list them for the Joint Teachers Institute to be held in Pocatello from August 31 to September 4. Provide full details to the superintendent.
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Pocatello
Teachers’ Institute
Grace Loughran
Colored refugees move to Bloomington for aid
Crowds of colored refugees from Springfield arrive in Bloomington seeking shelter among their race. Many walk long distances, some aided by interurban crews, and most are penniless with only small bundles. A movement has begun to provide assistance.
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Bloomington
Springfield
Earthquake Shakes Fareka Causing Chimney Crashes and Glass Breakage
Aug 18 Fareka California reports three strong earthquake shocks just before 3 AM. Over a hundred chimneys fell, about forty plate glass windows shattered, and houses suffered crockery damage while residents fled. Minerva statue toppled in courthouse, walls cracked, extending to Blue Lake and Leary ranch area.
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Fareka
Calif
Minerva
Superior Court Room
Carnegie Library
Blue Lake
Leary Ranch
Earthquake Report Limited to Eureka Local Shock
San Francisco reports no earthquake activity beyond a local tremor in Eureka, where residents felt a shock on August 18. Weather bureau notes indicate no broader seismic event registered.
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San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Eureka
Roosevelt Invited to the Islands for Visit
Manila August 18 The Merchants Association of Manila starts a campaign to urge President Roosevelt to visit the islands before or after his Africa hunting trip planned after the next March inauguration. A committee will extend a formal invitation and many Filipinos are expected to join the effort.
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Manila
Merchants’ Association of Manila
Roosevelt
Africa
Arranging for the Campaign of Speakers in the West
Chicago, Aug. 18 The Republican speaking campaign in the west will open around September 1. Senator Borah of Idaho may direct the eastern bureau but will not be tied to organization work. Borah will speak in the early campaign while Dupont oversees bureau machinery from New York offices.
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Chicago
West
Hitchcock
Borah
Idaho
Senator Borah
T. Coleman Dupont
Delaware
New York
John Jon Shot by Vandals Near Inkom
John Jon Coon, a former shop employee, was shot in the jaw during an attempted holdup by two tramps aboard a freight near Inkom. He was transported to Pocatello General Hospital and expected to recover. no arrests had been made, with descriptions sent to authorities.
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John Jon
Inkom
Joly
Coon
Ogden
Pocatello General Hospital
McCammon
Pocatello
General Hospital
Howard
Short Line
Glenn’s Ferry
McCammo
Idaho Proclaims Cattle Import Curbs For Tuberculosis
Governor Gooding issues a proclamation restricting cattle imports into Idaho for dairy and breeding use. Health certificates with tuberculin tests from state or federal veterinarians are required, with testing costs borne by owners. Notices to state veterinarian required before crossing borders, valid through December 31, 1908.
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Gooding
Idaho
State of Idaho
Frank R. Gooding
Dominion of Canada
Boise
F. R. Gooding
National campaign fund plan outlined at conference
Eastern states officials will stay to organize the west speakers bureau with Colonel Cecil A Lyon of Texas aiding. A system for gathering campaign funds was set at the conference. State national committeemen may appoint a treasurer to solicit and collect contributions for Sheldon or Upham. Disbursement will be controlled by the state chairman.
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West
Cecil A. Lyon
Texas
Sheldon
Upham
Democratic Leaders Map Midwest Campaign Drive
In Chicago on August 18 Chairman Mack and Democratic leaders held daylong meetings with bureau heads. Former Governor Alexander Dockery and Congressman Champ Clark predicted strong Democratic gains across Missouri and neighboring states, Clark stating a statewide Bryan plurality of 40,000 and a sweep of 15 of 16 congressmen along with a Democratic legislature to choose a successor to Senator Stone.
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Chicago
Middle West
Mack
Democratic National Committee
Alexander Dockery
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Denver
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Bryan
Senator Stone
Wheat Prices Close Higher in Chicago Trade
Chicago August 18 wheat closed at ninety two and three eighths. Traders await further responses from the market as prices move on supply and demand signals.
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Chicago
Doctor operates on child of Inkom residents for neck abscess
This morning Dr. Castle operated on the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Preece of Inkom for an abscess of the neck. The mother and patient departed for Inkom at noon.
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Chamber of Commeré Command
California
Robert Lansdon
Secretary
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