Sherman Aide Nominates Sherman at Chicago Convention
The 1908 Republican convention at Convention Hall Chicago featured Timothy Wooruff nominating Sherman with Dennis Flynn seconding. New York delegates led cheers and Cannon spoke in support as Sherman emerged as a leading vice presidential candidate with broad party backing.
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Bhermaty
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Timothy Wooruff
Sherman
upeChen
Dennis Flynn
Oklahoma
Cannon
Faded OCR List of Names and Phrases From Page
Fragmented text shows a jumble of names and terms including Barnard, famous Mason, Adah Worthy Harranth, Tanita System, Joiner, Mus Cra, Cinaniye, and assorted unclear fragments. The readable content resembles a partial roster or index line from a historical page with many garbled entries and no coherent story or event.
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Phinwsny
Harranth
Rome Hententiy Ik
Cauwetys
Lin Canine
Tearrall
Lee Cates
Justice Brewer Speaks on Equity Court Power at Worcester
Worshester Mass 19 Supreme Justice Brewer addressed Chirk College commencement urging that injunctive power of equity courts has grown as populations dense. He warned against politicizing restraint, arguing courts must curb vice and support civil society while facing modern organizational influence and public demand for reform.
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Mass
Supreme Justice
Brewer
Chirk College
Equity
Union Pacific Officials Return From Long Trip
General Manager Mobier and General Superintendent Park led Union Pacific officials back to Omaha after a several thousand mile trip to North and South Dakota Minnesota the Canadian Northwest and eastern routes. The annual conference was postponed with no new date given. Western officials including Whiteay and others are due to reach Ogden tonight to resume duties.
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Spuinting
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Park
Tinian Facile
Feu
Noth
South Dakota
Minnesota
Omaha
Canagini Pacific
Grand Trunk
Whitoay
Unimm Pacific
Ogden
Rainfall Record Slashed by Heavy Precipitation
Weather observer Van De Graaf at the Uiton Freight depot reports a remarkably heavy eighteen days of precipitation this year in Orden. He has kept annual records for several years and notes current totals exceed those of the past five-year period. Previous year figures include 0.99 inches in June 1904, 0.82 inches in August, 1.00 inch in May, 2.00 inches in July, and 3.00 inches in June 1908.
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van de Graaf
Uiton
Cage Battle Between Cats Ends With Escaped Fury
A chaotic cage encounter between two tigers escalates into a violent clash as spectators report a brave act by a wife who struck the animal with a pitchfork to save her companion. Authorities investigate the incident and note the danger posed by confined predators.
Tiger mauls man as crowd panics at zoo attack
In a chaotic zoo scene a tiger mauls Mr. Gerson while his wife Mrs. Gerson defends him with a fork, the animal claws deeply and both are injured. The incident ends after police and bystanders intervene and the man is hospitalized. Mayor Harper orders stronger cage safety measures.
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Mane
Gerson
Goreon
Hip Wit
Nod' Neal
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Harper
Cannon Predicts Sec Taft Victory In Nomination
Chicago June 18 Before the roll call for the presidential nomination was completed J G Cannon sent a message to Secretary Taft canceling the secretary’s domination and offering his support. The message congratulated Taft on his renomination by the Republican National Convention and predicted he would be elected in November. It also stated that Unonle would cast her vote for Taft and pledged any needed assistance from Cannon.
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Sherman
New York
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Valehonda
Sheldon
Obwneien
Bya
Hel Pyallont
Chicago
Roesker Cannon
Campaiga
Afm
Ehliags
Dune -by-Hos
Washington
Presi
Deney
Republican Nationk
Cor Vention
Unnole
J. G. Cannan
Taft Receives Quiet Washington Morning Start
Secretary Taft began a slow morning in Washington after 9 o clock breakfast. The scene at the Ritstrol residence showed floral arrangements and congratulatory notes piled high as Taft greeted visitors including Gen Henry C Corbin. A blue uniformed policeman stood guard outside, signaling a shift in Taft’s status as president. He then planned a trip to New Haven for the 1878 reunion of his line, meeting President Taft at the White House later in the day.
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Ristroel
Henry C. Corbin
Hee
Ciucht
Annem
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Menilay
Sworeury Tate
Taurssalr
Fragmentary political clash cited in stray lines
A garbled fragment references an opponent named O. H. Bladdworth and mentions Le natty primaries with unclear conduct or commentary. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable event details or outcomes.
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Californians To Sample Utah Strawberries
Californians invited to sample Utah strawberries sent from Weber County growers. Letter explains Pacific coast act allows importation from Missouri and hints at shipping Utah stock to demonstrate the fruit’s size and quality, urging Utah fruit as premier in the country.
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Wever County
Black Man Seconds the Nomination of Foraker
In Chicago on June 18 a black man stands to second the nomination of Jas Meuron Furaker of Ohio. He speaks on American ideals and the duty of voters, praising a candidate born to humble origins who rose through service, education, and public office.
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Kentucky
Lering
Putite
Hite
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Senate of
United States
Ro Wil Houg
Tani Gind
Jas
Meuron Furaker
Ohio
Vast Quantities Of Dyramite Tube Use
A fragmented report describes explosive materials handling with large quantities of dyramite tubes and references to storage, shipping, and safety concerns. The text mentions quantities near several hundred garloads and notes preparations and testing procedures, with names and places obscured.
Taft resigns as Secretary of War names Luke Wright successor
Washington June 19 Taft presented his resignation to the president with Luke Wright of Tennessee to succeed him as Secretary of War. The president cited a desire to bridge North South divides and praised Wright’s influence for party unity. Wright refrained from comment until Washington confirms details.
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Luke Wright
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Bse
White House
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Tennessee
Taft Nomination Commented On by German Press
Foreign observers in Berlin describe Taft as a suitable spokesman for the administration and project him guiding key policy areas including the Panama Canal and the Far East. Coverage notes official approval amid less-known internal debates and highlights German views on his temperament and leadership.
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Germany
Temperance Leaders Unite for Action at World Convention
Delegates gather for the World Temperance convention in SuraIoge New York to mark the 100th anniversary of the temperance movement founded by Dre. Blyly Claris. The congress features speakers from Philadelphia Boston and Hartford with resolutions urging a nationwide concerted temperance effort and a joint sanitation from national bodies to unite in church and temperance activity.
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Six Firemen Injured in Chicago Blaze
Chicago June 19 Six firemen were injured today while combating a four story fire at 172 18 Olylalon Street. The blaze partially destroyed the building housing Cuenerdal Cabinet Company and American Industrial Company. Fire men were forced to evacuate nearby premises as flames spread to an adjacent building. Estimated property loss set at 50000 dollars.
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Cuuerdal Cabinet Company
American Industrial Company
Heing
Laci Kunink
World Markets Close In Mixed Sessions Across Major Centers
New York June 19 reports show mixed closing quotes as several leading markets edged higher while others retreated. Traders watched oil prices and geopolitical signals, with significant activity noted in Amalgamated, Anaconda, and Cooper firms as the session progressed.
Taft Telegram Support Sparks Republican Platform Debate
A Chicago dispatch reports Senator La Follette sending a telegram to Taft amid platform disappointments. The message praises Taft if the platform aligns with Republican voters, while asserting power to influence the election.
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