Justice Gray Is Out Vacant Crair Promptly Filled
President appoints Oliver Wendell Holmes as associate justice of the U S Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by Justice Gray resignation due to ill health. Senate confirmation expected before the October term. Gray had served on major will and income tax cases and opposed seizure of Cuban fishing smacks.
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Supreme Court of Massachusetts
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Washington
Justion Morace Gay
Senate
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Nahant
Mass
United States
Supreme Court of
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Palm Oil Ruling Bans Tiny Palm Off Use in Oleomargarine
Washington reports Yerkes the Internal Revenue commissioner ruled that palm oil used in very small quantities cannot be a genuine ingredient in oleomargarine. The decision notes minute amounts alter color to resemble butter and thus fail as a bona fide part of the product.
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Washington
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Ex-Confederates Misled on Pension Status
Washington reports the commissioner of pensions says many ex Confederates wrongly believe they are pensioned. The statement clarifies eligibility and process, aiming to correct public impression on federal pension provisions.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Immoral Suasion and Health Warns in Early Medicine
A discussion on moral and immoral suasion contrasts with warnings from nature about health. The piece argues dyspepsia can be cured by Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, citing patient testimonials and claims of no alcohol or narcotics. It highlights Dr. Pierce's books and free medical Adviser, offering volumes via stamps.
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Maxton, Robeson Co
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Hood's Creek
Bennettsville
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Currie
Lumberton
Maxton
Golden Medical
Pierce
Gallen
J. Ellis Hamilton
Farmington, Marion Co
West Va
Golden Medical Discovery
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Falo
Interpreting Congress Act on Ex Confederate Disabilities
The article explains that the recent act relieves Union veterans from disabilities for having served the Confederacy and clarifies the pension office is not funding ex Confederate soldiers. It aims to remove disabilities for men who were once in the Confederate service and later joined the Union army.
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Congress
Wea
War department withholds Groesbeck letter on interview
Groesbeck interview remarks surfaced after his San Francisco arrival from the Philippines. The War Department will refer the matter to Secretary Root on his return abroad. Groesbeck does not deny the statements but says publication would have changed their form.
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Washington
War Department
Groesberk
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Root
Groesbeck
South American troubles and U S and German actions
Augua Dulce fighting continues with General Berti holding strong positions and attacks on weak points in Herrera's lines. The Boyaca steamer is missing with 600 men aboard. The U S Topeka sails to Porto Cabello to protect American interests as Germans land marines. In Muncie, the Fuel company will not accept advance September gas payments from over 1,000 customers. Prince Chen, Chinese envoy to the coronation, was a notable visitor at Oyster Bay yesterday.
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Colombia
Topeka
Porto Cabello
Venezuela
Castro
Barcelonia
Muncie
Ind
Markets Across Hogs Cattle Sheep Decline and Mixed Prices
Chicago hogs quoted mixed with heavy packing and shipping lots trading around 6.90 to 7.45. Cattle markets show wide ranges from 5.20 to 8.90 for steers and heifers, plus stockers and feeders and veal. East Buffalo notes receipts and price bands for cattle after 130 ears, with primes to fancies at 8.00 to 8.30 and lambs stronger to 6.50 top. Milwaukee grain lists mixed wheat and oats with September corn around 0.76 0.80.
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Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Fires and clashes as strikers raid Throop coal washery
A violent night near Throop six miles north of Scranton reports heavy gunfire between deputies and strikers at the Pancoast Coal company washery and pumping station. Deputies repelled assaults as foragers threaten farmers in the Catowissa valley amid ongoing labor unrest.
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Strikes and Maritime News Across Several Cities
Warrants issued in Camden for George Jonas of Jonas Glass Co on child labor law violations and union suppression charges amid a recent strike. In Minnesota three suspects linked to the Burlington train robbery are questioned after a jail break alert. Seawanhaka cup winner Trident defeats Tecumseh after calm start and squalling breeze. Barge Jupiter owner W P D Ragan drowned in Georgian Bay with wife leading salvage at Stoker Bay. Cedar Rapids beats Terre Haute in a 15 inning game with 27 strikeouts, McFarland 15 and Popp 12. Adam Snider’s child dies from mosquito bite complications.
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George Jonas
Jonas Glass Company
Minotota
Glass Company
Glass Men's Union
Port Huron
Mich
W. PD. Ragan
Jupiter
Georgian Bay
Terre Haute
Ind
Cedar Rapids
McFarland
Popp
Fungus Destroys Mosquitoes In Michigan Study
Detroit analyst Professor R. H. Pettit of the Agricultural College reports a fungus disease killing mosquitoes in a Michigan pond. Assistant Bronson Tarlow observed banks lined with dead insects as the fungus, related to a winter fly killer, takes effect.
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Detroit
R. TH. Pettit
The
Agricultural College
Michigan
Bronson Tarlow
Wabash Continental Sets Speed Record Between Granite City and Decatur
The Wabash Continental limited achieved a new record for speed on the Granite City to Decatur run, covering 105 miles in 103 minutes.
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Wabash Continental Limited
Granite City
Decatur
Preacher Sparks Sensation in Indianapolis Church
Rev. L H A Marlin of Baker University spoke at Meridian Street Methodist Church in Indianapolis on Sunday. He questioned the Bible as sole authority in history science and philosophy and suggested many theologians favor schools over old preaching circles. He hinted that belief in Genesis and Revelation as literal may be symbolic and noted infidels arise in thoughtful minds.
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Indianapolis
Eyubols
Agricultural condition reports show mixed corn and wheat results
The August crop bulletin notes corn at 86.5 condition overall with strong gains in many states but declines in fourteen southern states. Winter wheat yields are forecast near 380 million bushels with average 11.8 bushels per acre, while spring wheat stands at 8.7 on August 1 with regional declines. Hay acreage and clover production also described amid preliminary acreage changes.
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