Sherman Notified of VP Nomination at Utica Ceremony
Utica New York August 18 thousands of residents gathered as Representative James S Sherman was formally notified of his nomination for the vice presidency at the Chicago convention last June The event turned into a general holiday with Burrow delivering the notification speech and Sherman receiving an ovation for his leadership and Rooseveltian policies.
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Utca
N. Y
James S. Sherman
Chicago
Sherman
Senator Burrow
Acceptance Speech of Rep Sherman for Vice President
Representative Sherman's acceptance speech to the Republican convention in Chicago outlines his gratitude for nomination, endorsement of Taft, and alignment with the party platform. He defends protectionism, tariff reform, labor protections, civil rights progress, naval strength, and Roosevelt era policies while asserting the people’s rule and the Republican record ahead of November.
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Sherman
Burrows
Chicago
William H. Taft
Taft
Dingley
Republican Party
District of Columbia
Mr. Taft
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Riot and Deaths Rally Springfield Mob Clash
Springfield Alabama faces a riot aftermath with six deaths and numerous prison terms tied to mob violence near Twelfth and Madison. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as Governor Deneen coordinates with civic groups to secure convictions and restore order amid threats.
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Springfield
G. W. Scott
Scott
Black Belt
Twelfth
Madison Streets
W. H. Bowe
Esperanto Congress Opens in Dresden With 1800 Attendees
The fourth international Esperanto congress opened in Dresden with about 1,800 people singing the Esperanto hymn. Delegates were welcomed by representatives of King Frederick of Saxony and the city. Pr Zamenhof, inventor of Esperanto, spoke on its ideals. Major Paul F. Straub represented the United States in the army medical corps.
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Dresden
Frederick
Saxony
Pr. Zamenhof
United States
Paul F. Straub
Army Medical Corps
Earthquake Felt From Cheltenham to Washington
Washington on August 18 reported a long tremor with the coast and geodetic survey observatory noting a quake starting at 5 56 a m and ending at 7 17 a m. The peak occurred at 6 10 a m and the origin was about 3 000 miles from Washington.
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Washington
Coast and Geodetic Survey Observatory
Cheltenham
Riots and arrests follow mob looting in town
Police describe a riot scene with prisoners crowded into a stall cell room at the station and loot found mainly in suspects homes. A sixth man is sought. Evan Jones says many suspects are fleeing. Joy Young, 22, from Missouri, allegedly started several fires. rooms at 216 North Seventh street yielded clothing and shoes. Racial tensions and local sentiment are noted by residents and officials amid the unrest.
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Fightvg
Evan Jones
Joy Young
Young
Missouri
North Seventh Street
Deneen
Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices in August 18 1908 Market
Markets report from Chicago on August 18 1908 shows hogs strong with varied grades and steady to weak trends across cattle and sheep. Official and estimated receipts and shipments are listed, with prices for light to heavy hogs and beef cattle, sellers and packers adjusting for demand.
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Texas
Mob outbreak sparks police raids and loot discovery
Police in plain clothes conduct house-to-house searches as evidence collection begins for the mob incident. Multiple arrests are reported and substantial loot recovered, signaling intensified enforcement and ongoing investigations.
John A. Babcock Commission Promises Fair Treatment
A fragmented notice cites John A. Babcock of the North American Commission promising fair dealing for boys. The terse text underscores a commitment to square treatment in dealings, though details are sparse.
Bet law charged with its violation in Saratoga county
Governor Hughes will appoint a commissioner to hear charges against Sheriff John Bradley Jr for failure to enforce anti racetrack gambling laws at Saratoga. Bradley and his lawyer deny open betting occurred. Brackett argues betting without a record is not a crime.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
John Bradley, Jr
Saratoga County
Saratoga
Bradley
Walter Laidlaw
New York
Fdcur T. Brackett
Hiram & Todd
Louis Marshall
Laidlaw
Marshall
Brackett
Edgar T. Brackett
Filipinos Content With Conditions Amid Rice Shortage
Arrivals on the Buford report natives of the Philippine group are more content with current conditions since U S occupation despite rice crop failures. Aguinaldo’s bid for a Manila city council seat signals interest by higher Filipino classes in the present government. Included are Captain William Kelley of the Ninth Cavalry and his wife, daughter of ex-Governor Odell of New York.
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San Francisco
Buford
United States
Aguinaldo
Manila
William Kelley
Ninth Cavalry
Kelley
Odell
New York
Nantasket Egg Riddle Prompted by a Fair Maid
A Nantasket fair maid marked an egg and placed it in a basket asking for a suitor to come to Nantasket and inquire. The note ends with a playful plea and is attributed to the Chicago Tribune.
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Nantasket
Chicago Tribune
Bedford Tragedy: Miss Henderson Shoots Self in Love Affair
Bedford Indiana on August 18 19 year old Miss Della Henderson shot herself in the head the ball passing through and exiting her mouth the tragedy stemmed from a love affair authorities reported this as a suicide in the wake of a romantic dispute
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Bedford, Ind
Della Henderson
Ex Proxy of Williams College President Ill in Rotterdam
Ex proxy of Williams College Dr Henry Hopkins, age 71, retired president last June, is dangerously ill with pneumonia in Rotterdam. Cable reports relay the condition to his brother Colonel A L Hopkins of Williamstown Massachusetts.
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Williams Very HL
Williamstown
Mass
Henry Hopkins
Williams College
Rotterdam
A. L. Hopkins
Hopkins
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James
Rowe
Billy
Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Bar Association
Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Donahey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beach- Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
The
North American Commission ‘Company
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Philippines
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