McCarren Loses Seat At New York Democratic Convention
State Senator Patrick H. McCarren, leader of Kings county Democracy, was unseated as a delegate to the state convention at Carnegie Hall after a two day credentials fight. The platform instructed delegates not to pledge, and the at large slate included Parker Murphy Nixon and Freeh. Delegates were told to vote as a unit, with the convention adopting the majority report amid tense scenes.
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Alton B. Parker
Chas. F. Murphy
Lewis Nixon
Charles Freeh
Bryan Tours in Michigan in 1908 Campaign Stop
William J. Bryan arrived in Grand Rapids watching crowds line streets and fill Power’s Opera House for speeches at Campbell Square. He rode from Union Station to Morton House, greeted by citizens, then left for Lansing. Accompanying him were Detroit Committeeman DPD J Campau, Jackson’s Thomas I. Barkworth, and ex Mayor Willis Todd of Jackson. He attacked Republican appropriations and offered new Democratic policies with a featherless bird cartoon satirizing the president.
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William J. Bryan
Union Station
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Powers’ Opera House
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Lansing
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Detroit
Thomas I. Barkworth
Jackson
Willis Todd
Opera House
Bryan Attacks Tariff Reform and War Budget
William J. Bryan, in Lansing and at Michigan Agricultural College, denounces tariff reform and expanding military budgets, labels Taft as Roosevelt’s heir, and endorses direct election of senators. He speaks at open air college event then Baird's Opera House before heading to Jackson and Detroit.
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Taft
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Lansing
Mich
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Opera House
United States
Jackson
Detroit
London tubes don't pay as receivers appointed in London
Speyer Bros. acting for holders of secured notes of the Underground Electric Railways Co. have secured a court order appointing Sir George Gibb as receiver. The business will be readjusted amid financial strain blamed on motor omnibuses and municipally owned street railways. The District Railway losses rise since electricity adoption. Yerkes projects lag.
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London
Speyer Bros
London House
Speyer & Co
New York
Underground Electric Railways Company
Sir George Gibb
Motor Omnibuses
District Railway
Charles T. Yerkes
Yerkes
The Lights Went Out in Mancie Will Mystery
George Fleming a wealthy retired farmer died after completing a will with only his signature missing to validate it The unfinished document was presented to the circuit court for probate witnesses were present and saw him write it The county clerk refused to record it as invalid pending formal court action
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Mancie
Ind
Mary
George Fleming
Circuit Court
President Is Beaten Over Naval Budget Battle
In Washington on April 16 the House rejected the president’s plan for four battleships by a 199 to 83 vote, endorsing the naval affairs committee’s two-ship alternative. Amendments aimed to reduce to one ship failed, and one vessel will be built in a navy yard. The bill totals 107,873,000 dollars with provisions on public lands drainage funds and related loans.
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Ala
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Navy
Drainage of Public Lands Pursued in Several States
Washington April 16 The Senate discussed a bill to authorize drainage projects on public lands at the request of Senator Flint. The measure targets Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin as interested states in the drainage program.
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Baseball scores from open seasons across leagues
Scores from multiple games across the Association and Western leagues and the American and League openings. Notable results include St Louis defeating Pittsburgh in ten innings, Milwaukee besting Louisville 2 1, Columbus beating St Paul 5 4, and Des Moines defeating Omaha 10 2 with other listed outcomes.
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Omaha
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Sioux City
Laxative Syrup Figs and Senna Promotion
An advertisement touts a senna based laxative remedy claiming to overcome habitual constipation. It stresses combined use with proper nourishment and lifestyle, notes the product assists nature rather than replacing it, and advertises California Syrup of Figs as the leading option with a single available size.
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California
IG Syrup Co
Ony LI
Chicago Markets Report April 16 1908 Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
Chicago markets show weak prospects with light hog demand and mixed packer ranges. Official receipts yesterday 27 213 hogs today 16 000 with 7 243 leftovers. Cattle and sheep receipts strong with mixed prices. western cattle and sheep markets generally weak to steady.
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Chicago
Texas
John A Basco ck Write Me Any Time
John A Basco urges prompt replies promising a square deal and clear dealings in all matters. The note emphasizes dependable, straightforward service and steady communication.
Roosevelts Navy Appeal Gains International Echo
The Paris Temps endorses President Roosevelt s push for more U S battleships noting the risk to U S status if weak and that Britain and France should heed the warning. Redmond voices doubt about supporting Asquith in Manchester bye elections citing home rule tensions. Imperialist efforts in Canada welcome the Goode journal venture. King Edward returns to London after five weeks abroad.
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Roosevelt
United States Navy
United State
Branes
United States
Dublin
United Irish League
John E. Redmond
Asquith
Ireland
Liberal Party
Winston Churchill
Manchester
Redmonds
Lord Rosebery
Governor Cummins to Speak in Wellman and Crawfordsville
Governor A B Cummins will dine in this city tomorrow evening en route to Crawfordsville where he will speak in Wellman tomorrow afternoon at 2.00 pm. He plans to drive to this city for supper and depart on the 7 20 train for Crawfordsville. Illness in his family caused several engagements to be canceled but he hopes to fill dates later. Grandchild ill with pneumonia. Strong attendance expected at both meetings as Iowa fights over the senatorial contest drawing wide public interest.
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Crawfordsville
A. B. Cummins
Wellman
Washington
Iowa
Fresh rolls twice daily at the Vienna shop
A local bakery announces fresh rolls twice daily at its Vienna location, offering warm bread and daily freshness. The move highlights steady supply and customer demand for hot baked goods.
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Vienna
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