Trade reports show small gains amid cautious improvement
The review notes modest advances across sectors as idle machinery restarts after Labor Day and pig iron output rises. Textile employment rebounds while apparel shipping feels fall demand. stocks are tight and producers optimistic though orders stay conservative. August railway earnings fall 14.1 percent from 1907, with New York foreign trade down sharply. securities hit highs but profit taking follows the commodity clause decision.
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New York
United States
Canada
Dun
Poor Health Sidelines Hill in Campaign Activity
David B. Hill abstains from campaign involvement due to ill health amid growing skepticism of Democrats. Observers note the tendency to delay illness until after elections, implying strategic behavior in party participation.
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David B. Hill
Dave
Springfield Ads Across Cities Spark Controversy
Springfield Massachusetts weighs ad strategies as other Springfields in Ohio Missouri and Illinois face backlash over a graphic suggested tactic. officials caution against promoting violence and urge safer advertising approaches.
Vermont Senate to Welcome Two Democrats in Minority
The Vermont Legislature will have two Democrats in the Senate, shaping the balance of power and the process to choose the minority leader.
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Vermont
Senate
Carnegie and Rockefeller Donate Without Strings
A contest in donation of money with no string attachment shows how Messrs. Carnegie and Rockefeller could afford widespread satisfaction and amusement.
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Messrs
Carnegie
Rockefeller
No Free Trade For Pennsylvania Taft Speech
Harrisburg reports urge voters to back Taft and Sherman and the Republican platform. Senator Penrose cites protection as vital to Pennsylvania prosperity, warning that Bryan's tariff plan threatens labor, capital, and state resources across coal, iron, cement, and industry.
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Abe” Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Party of Protection and Prosperity
Commonwealth
Keystone
Republican Party
Bryan
Taft
Sherman
Penrose
Senate Committee
William McKinley
House of Representatives
Alaska Wheat Deception Exposed by Agriculture Dept
The Department of Agriculture analyzed the Alaska wheat promoted by the Saturday Evening Post and found a poor yield of about 25 bushels per acre, low quality, and only 9 percent protein. By comparison soft winter wheats run 10 percent, hard winters 12 percent, and hard springs 12 percent.
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Department of Agriculture
Alaska
Saturday Evening Post
Washington Letter on Chinese desire for strong US treaty
The China government seeks a robust treaty with the United States to counter Japan. Beijing notes Japan’s advance into Korea and hopes Uncle Sam will restrain Japan, seeing a treaty as mutually beneficial and a triumph for President Roosevelt.
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Washington
China
U. S
Japan
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Death of Lord Sackville West recalled campaign letter
The article notes the death of Lord Sackville West in England and recalls a 1888 campaign episode. A Utah Republican named Murchison asked British Minister Sackville West which U.S. candidate would be Britain’s best ally. The minister said reelecting Cleveland would aid Britain, and the letter influenced the election against Harrison amid anti-British sentiment.
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Lord Sackville West
England
Cleveland
Harrison
Murchison
Utah
Great Britain
Sackville West
Chase Family Reunion Held in Grange Hall Akeley Pa
The sixth Chase family reunion met at Grange Hall Akeley on September 12 1908 with 1:30 pm seating for a hosted dinner. Officers elected for the year include President Jay Hinsdale Vice President L A Chase Secretary Mrs C E Ru land Treasurer A P Dunning Chronologist Mrs L A Chase and a literary committee. A program of recitations and solos followed. The next reunion is set for Adams Hotel Russell Pa on the second Saturday in September 1909.
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Chase
Grange Hall
Akeley
James Martin
Jay Hinsdale
L. A. Chase
C. E. Ruland
A. P. Dunning
R. C. Adams
Mattie Rhone
Adams Hotel
Russell
Obituary for Mrs George Black 68 in Triumph area
Mrs. George Black aged 68 years 5 months and 13 days died Sept 2 of anaemia after a three year illness. She was born March 19 1840 in Berks County Pa. Survived by three children Warren Mrs A E Tompsett and Mrs Henry Holtz three sisters and two brothers. Her daughter Mrs Henry Holtz hosted care at her home in McGraw Pa.
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George Black
Triumph
Henry Holtz
Berks County
Warren
A. E. Tompsett
Tidioute
McGraw, Pa
Death of L C Fleming at Franklin on Elk Street
Franklin Sept 10 Friends learn of the death of L C Fleming who passed away shortly before 10 am at his home on Elk Street. Born 1850 in Venango County he taught in Venango and Crawford counties before entering the mercantile trade with his brother T C Fleming in this city. He leaves a wife Mary Speer, an adopted son Frank Riddle Fleming, and siblings D E Fleming J B Fleming R E Fleming Miss Mintha and Mrs T G Jacobs.
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Franklin
L. C. Fleming
Elk Street
Fleming
Venango County
Jackson Township
Venango
Crawford Counties
Townville
Crawford County
Millbrook
Mercer County
T. C. Fleming
Mary Speer
Alexander Speer
Dempseytown
Frank Riddle Fleming
D. E
California
J. B
Chicago
R. E
Alexis, Ill
Mintha
T. G. Jacobs
Warren
Woman questions Erie train stop time joke
A woman on an Erie train asks the conductor how long the cars stop at Youngstown. He quips we stop four minutes from two to two to two two. She responds that she wonders if he thinks he is the whistle on the engine.
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Erie
Youngstown
Unconstitutional Commodities Clause Declared By Court
In Philadelphia on September 10 the U S circuit court for the eastern district of Pennsylvania ruled the commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad act unconstitutional The clause barred railroads from transporting out of state or to foreign countries any goods except those needed for their common carrier business Attorney General Bonaparte argued for the government The decision followed earlier testimony by anthracite coal carriers before the Interstate Commerce Commission Judges Grey and Dallas joined in the ruling Judge Buffington dissented without an opinion.
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Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bonaparte
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grey
Dallas
Buffington
Bryan Keeps Speech Count Low Aims for Four or Five Daily
Mr. Bryan adheres to a vow of limited speaking with a target of no more than four or five speeches per day, emphasizing restraint in public appearances.
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Mr. Bryan
Grace E. MacDonald Weds C Ray Lovejoy at Sugar Grove
Grace E. MacDonald and C Ray Lovejoy wed at the bride’s home in Sugar Grove Pa with a 4:30 ceremony. The couple, both well regarded, exchanged gifts and will begin their life together. Lovejoy works at Jones Anudette Jamestown and MacDonald is a Boston Conservatory graduate with many friends.
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Sugar Grove
A. M. MacDonald
Grace E. MacDonald
C. Ray Lovejoy
Jamestown
C. R. Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Jones & Anudette
Boston Conservatory of Music
Pennsylvania Builds More Road Miles Than Nearby States
Pennsylvania records show 346 miles built since 1904 with 325 miles currently under construction as of September 1, surpassing New York and Massachusetts in road development.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
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