Judge Landis Demands Immunity Proof in Alton Case
In Chicago on August 15 Judge K M Landis ordered a special grand jury to probe the Chicago and Alton Railroad linked to a $29 240 000 Standard Oil rebate case. He warned immunity promises by the Justice Department must be proven or the probe will proceed, adjourning the jury to September 3.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
Standard OM Company
K. M. Landis
United States District Court
National Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Chicago and Alton Railway
Socialist congress reaffirms duty to defend France
In Nancy August 15 the socialist congress reaffirmed the Limoges declaration that French socialists must defend the country if attacked. A violent speech by M Herve attacked French uniforms responsible for massacres in Morocco. Herve’s anti defense resolution was defeated 251 to 42.
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Nancy
France
Socialist Congress
Limoges
M. Herve
Herve
Wisconsin railroad commission approves stock issue for Tomahawk and Eastern
The Wisconsin railroad commission issues its first order under the new stock and bonds regulation law. It grants Tomahawk and Eastern Railway authority to issue 25000 dollars in stock to pay for twenty one miles of track built and operated in Lincoln County.
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Madison
Wis
Wieconsin Railroad Commission
Tomahawk and Eastern Railway Company
Lincoln
Coun
San Francisco Primaries Reveal Reform Victory and Democratic Control
In San Francisco on August 15 the Republican League ticket led by Ryan swept the city, backing anti bribery graft prosecutions and the current mayor and board. The Postmaster Fiske faction won few delegates and the McNabe ticket, aligned with Schmitz, dominated the Democratic convention. Union Labor backed McCarthy and Schmitz, while reformers gain labor convention influence but Schmitz’s future renomination remains uncertain.
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San Francisco
Republican League
Ryan
Board of Supervisors
Fiske
Democratic
McNabe
Union Labor Party
McCarthy
Schmitz
Auto owner subjected to ruse on Marion road
Oscar H. Hawkins of Elwood Indiana drove to Fairmount ten miles from Marion when a man posing as a constable stopped him and ordered a return trip to Marion. Hawkins complied and found the man later admitted the ruse to lure a ride but the account notes Hawkins reacted as the ride back proved unpleasant for those encountered.
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Elwood
Ind
Oscar H. Hawkins
Fairmount
Marion
Hawkins
Grant County
Oscar
Giant Egg Hidden Surprise Unearthed in Illinois Henhouse
In Peoria on August 15 E G White of Lincoln found an eight and three quarter inch long egg with a seven and three quarter inch girth. Breaking it revealed pure albumen and a second ordinary egg inside. White seeks the hen that laid the giant egg.
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Peoria, Ill
E. G. White
Lincoln
White
Union Urges Closed-Shop Contracts and Minimum Wage
The general executive board of the union pressed for closed-shop agreements with a $30 weekly minimum wage. They also sent a message to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay stating the union would not interfere with government business.
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General Executive Board
Union
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Fairbanks to Attend Michigan Methodist Conference in Albion
Vice President Fairbanks will attend Albion's Michigan annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church Sept. 10 to 16 1907. The Detroit conference will join Sept. 14 for Albion college celebration and Michigan Methodists reunion with eminent divines and college presidents taking part.
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Albion
Mich
Fairbanks
Michigan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Detroit
Albion College
Officials See Roosevelt Authority Limited on Strike
Western Union resumes floor service at the Board of Trade while President Roosevelt is not to personally handle the telegraphers strike. Commissioner Neil will review appeals from Chicago and other boards of trade as civic groups seek presidential intervention. Stillwell urges quick action and notes the anthracite coal strike parallels the crisis.
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Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
Board of Trade
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Boards of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
Neil
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Kansas City Board of Trade
Marquette Club
Chicago Association of Commerce
H. A. Stillwell
Ways and Means
Executive Committee
Stillwell
Whiskey War Sparks Church Arson Attempt in Union Grove
In Union Grove Wisconsin an arson attempt damaged the Methodist church as two holes were cut in its side and filled with paper and kerosene. Rev W S Perry's son discovered the setup. The motive tied to a local license controversy remains unclear.
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Racine
Wis
Union Grove
Methodist
W.S. Perry
Record shows no contagious disease in Manila for six months
Washington reports from Manila bureau of health extracts indicate no contagious disease for six months and no epidemic in 1907, a historic first under American occupation. The notice emphasizes this is the first time such a record exists in the islands.
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Washington
Manila
Dry spell cripples factories and mills in Connecticut
In Jewett City and eastern Connecticut on August 15 the prolonged drought forces factories to close as rivers and streams run dry. Cotton mill owners suffer heavy losses while farmers must truck water from distant rivers and lakes to save crops.
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Jewett City
Conn
Horses Restored After Theft Confession
Seven of eight stolen horses linked to Frank Dittel have been recovered. Edgar Miller of Terre Haute retrieved a missing roadster bought by a Chrisman seller who surrendered it. A Paxton, Illinois mare remains missing after being sold at Chrisman and shipped to Chicago with no trace.
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Paris
Til
Frank Dittel
Edgar Miller
Terre Haute
Dittel
Chrisman
David Reed
Paxton, IL
Chicago
Fourth victim dies in Jackson interurban crash aftermath
Jackson Mich Aug 15 The fourth victim in last weeks auto crash involving a D U R Interurban car was announced as R A Oliver who died in White Cross sanatorium at age 45 Oliver was a leading local businessman with roots as a letter carrier and several manufacturing interests.
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Jackson
Mich
D. U. R. Interurban
R. A. Oliver
White Cross
Oliver
Ground Hogs Undermine Wayne County Graves
Ground hogs in southern Wayne county Indiana are undermining graveyards. They are making caverns beneath graves and exposing bones on the surface. Residents are seeking methods to stop the pests.
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Dublin
Ind
Wayne County
Telegrapher Union Warns of Extending Strike by 24 Hours
The telegraphers union warns that within twenty four hours the strike will extend to all commercial telegraph service not bound by union contracts. The message cites bad faith by management and notes the strike was forced by company actions after negotiations. It includes a note to employers to prepare for adjustments.
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Chicago
Telegraphers' Union
Russell
Canada
Scores on the Diamonds From Chicago to Omaha
Baseball scores across leagues report results from Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Detroit, St Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St Paul, Kansas City and Omaha. Key games include Chicago six at Boston five and Philadelphia four over New York nine.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Chicago -Boston
Association
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis -Toledo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Western
Omaha
Denver
Des Moines
Lincoln
Pressure to Push President to Intervene in Telegraphers Strike
Chicago Aug 15 There will be further pressure brought upon the president of the United States to intervene personally in the telegraphers strike.
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Chicago
United States
Chilean Warship Magallanes Founders at Sea
Dispatches from Valparaiso report the Chilean warship Magallanes foundered during a storm while serving as a lumber transport. The crew escaped unharmed. The vessel earned a storied record by firing the first shot in the Peruvian war and earning notable successes throughout the conflict.
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New York
Valparaiso
Chile
John A. Babcock Promises Quick, Easy Studio Deals
A note from John A. Babcock offers a ready made squatter style bargain aimed at quick accommodation. The message suggests favorable terms and a casual approach.
Taft Returns From Vacation Targets Speech on Campaign
Secretary Taft came back to Washington from Murray Bay to press the Philippines trip and prepare a keynote speech for the Buckeye Republican club. He declined to discuss the current national finances and said no cabinet changes were planned.
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Washington
Taft
Murray Bay
Ont
War Department
Seattle
Philippines
Buckeye Republican Club
Colabus
Brownsville
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt Hosts Lunch Guests and Appoints Several Diplomats
E M Morgan arrives at Oyster Bay for luncheon with President Roosevelt and departs for New York as postmaster designations are announced. Ormsby McHarg, an assistant attorney general, attends the luncheon. Roosevelt announces Nathan Jaffa as secretary of New Mexico, Henry Colman May as secretary of legation to Honduras and Salvador, Arthur Haigh Frazier as secretary of legation to Paraguay and Uruguay, and George T. Witzel as secretary of legation to Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
E. M. Morgan
Roosevelt
New York
New York City
Ormsby McHarg
United States
Department of Justice
Mexico
Nathan Jaffa
New Mexico
J. W. Reynolds
Henry Colman May
Honduras
Salvador
Arthur Haigh Frazier
Paraguay
Uruguay
George T. Witzel
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Island Mystery Prompted After Luke C Olsen Search
The captain of the schooner Luke C Olsen reports failing to locate Laysan island after a twelve day search returning from a cruise. It is believed the island sank due to seismic disturbances.
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Honolulu
Luke C. Olsen
Laysan Island
Ogden Hardware Merchant Commits Suicide in Illinois
John Reynolds, 53, a prominent Ogden hardware dealer, was found dead by his own hand in a corn crib near Danville on August 15. Police say financial difficulties were the cause of the suicide.
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Danville
John Reynolds
Ogden
Ill
Meoulty
Causa
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Thetandard
United States District Attorney
Chicago and Alton Road
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Bryan
H. K. Wolf
Texas
William J. Bryan
Dallas
Tex
Mr. Bryan
Lodge of the Elks
Order
The
Methodist Church
Wisconsin
Frear
Neill
Devil Wagon
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Europe
Manilac
Phill
Gotham
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