War cry of parties and Johnson renominated in Minnesota
New York reports Roosevelts guests at Oyster Bay luncheon include Hitchcock Sherman and other Republican leaders. Finances and local canvassing plans unfold with advisory and financial committees to guide fundraising. Johnson’s renomination sparks enthusiastic delegates in Ramsey County with political divisions noted.
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New York
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Hitchcock
National Committee
James S. Sherman
Charles F. Rooker
Connecticut
William N. Ward
Geore RP
Sheldon
J. Franklin Fort
National campaign fund drive mobilizes state organizers
The country prepares funds to sustain Republican campaign work with appointed managers in over a third of the states. The national committee outlines organizing methods and donor outreach to bypass corporate contributions, enforcing prohibition on corporate campaign gifts and spurring hustle.
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National Committee
Stampedes At Minnesota Democratic Convention Over Governor Johnson
Minneapolis August 20 The Democratic state convention nominated Governor Johnson for re election after a sixty four minute uproar with delegates shouting Johnson Johnson and dancing war like on the press tables A large photograph of Johnson was carried aloft as the band played Marching Through Georgia A radical platform followed adopting a non partisan judiciary elected separately The rest of the ticket includes Lieutenant Governor Julius J Reiter of Rochester
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Johnson
Georgia
Julius J. Reiter
Roches
Johnson silent on Democratic nomination in Minnesota
St Paul August 20 Governor Johnson disclosed he has not been officially notified of any nomination by the Democratic state convention and therefore has no comment at this time.
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St. Paul
Johnson
Taft speech outlined as Virginia Republicans push platform
At Hot Springs Virginia on August 20 Tudge Taft finalized a long speech explaining Republican and Democratic records. James R Garfield secretary of the interior visited Taft and briefed him on Pacific coast and northwestern state issues. In Lincoln a Minnesota trick mule toppled W R Bryan who was injured after being thrown by the trained animal.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Bryan
James R. Garfield
Interior
Pacific Coast
Lincoln
Neb
W. Z. Bryan
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Fairview
TEST FOR LIFE SAVERS AT FENDER AND GUARD TESTS
The New York public service commission announced tests of fenders and wheel guards to be held first at Schenectady and then Pittsburgh, starting in September and lasting two weeks. Eighteen life-size dummies representing a man a woman and a child will be used on railroad tracks to evaluate devices from inventors.
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New York
Public Service Commission
Schenectady
N. Y
Pittsburg
Commission
Tailor Edward H. Bender Found Dead in Dearborn Office
Edward H. Bender, 40, of 241 Webster Avenue and partner in Johnson & Bender tailors with offices in the Howland block at 184 Dearborn Street, was found dead in the Dearborn Street office. Heart disease is believed to be the cause.
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Chicago
Edward H. Bender
Webster Avenue
Johnson & Bender, Tailors
Hermitage Avenue
Howland Block
Dearborn Street
Missionary Conference to Meet in Edinburg in June 1910
A foreign missionary conference gathering missionaries and workers from around the world will be hosted in Edinburg Scotland during June 1910.
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Edinburg
Scotland
No Kick From Hayes On London Marathon Win
New York August 20 USA marathon winner John J Hayes said he had nothing against the English treatment at the London Olympic Games. He praised his reception on arrival and noted no protest over Corsado's disqualification while acknowledging some grounds for complaint but not intentional discrimination. Teammate J P Halstead agreed, citing differences in rules between countries as the source of disputes and expressing satisfaction with his experience.
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New York
John J. Hayes
Hayes
United States
London
J. P. Halstead
Cornell
Morrissey
England
Ireland
Halstead
Sheppard
Japan to import large nitrate supply via own transports
Japan negotiates with Chilean nitrate companies for a very large quantity to be carried on its own ships. The deal aims to secure substantial nitrate stock, reflecting strategic material import plans and advancing maritime logistics.
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Japan
Big Swindle in Russia
Moscow police probe a massive stamp scam with thirty arrests as investigators trace canceled stamps sold through a Moscow network. Two well known merchants are jailed as rivals entered the field, driving prices up and exposing a scheme that washed stamps through a Warsaw lab and sold via post office accomplices to businesses.
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Moscow
Russia
Warsaw
New German explosive shatters Krupp armor plates
In Munich an advanced explosive tested before Berlin artillery proving commission, Bavarian war ministry, Imperial navy, fortress and ordnance departments produced sensational results as three shells detonated by electricity tore Krupp armor plates. Invented by Fritz Gehre. Persia progress noted by St. Petersburg, while Japan signals willingness to negotiate a sealing convention with Russia.
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Munich
Artillery Proving Commission
Berlin
Bavarian War Ministry
Imperial Navy
Fritz Gehre
Persia
St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Markets Chicago 1908 Hog and cattle prices posted
Market reports show steady hog prices with light hogs at 6.15 to 6.70 and heavy shipping grades 6.15 to 6.80. Cattle and sheep receipts are tallied with cattle steady to 10 higher and sheep steady, as week totals include strong cow and heifer values and mixed western stock movements.
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Arge
Texas
John A. Babcock promise of fair treatment echoed
A brief notice quotes John A. Babcock promising a square deal and fair treatment, underscoring reliability and commitment. The message reads as a personal assurance, reflecting a straightforward patronage request or public statement of integrity.
Iowa Gas and Electric plans nightly illumination program
Iowa Gas and Electric Company announces a plan to illuminate its service area every night. The program aims to enhance safety and visibility, checking street fixtures and coordinating with local authorities for consistent lighting across municipalities.
Lights to beautify town and boost business plan
The Iowa Gas and Electric Co proposes installing eighty candle power lamps above each storefront on the square to light sidewalks and windows. Lamps would operate from sundown to 10 PM on weekdays and 12 AM on Saturdays, with merchants paying $1.50 monthly year round.
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Washington
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Lisbon Debates Arbitration Deals and High-Profile Arrests
Lisbon reports the chamber of deputies approved arbitration treaties with the United States and several nations. A gun seller Ferreira and an assistant were arrested for selling a carbine used by Manuel Buissa to kill King Carlos, and are in solitary confinement. Former war minister Marius Franzini attempted suicide, stirring political speculation.
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Lisbon
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Ferreira
Assisant
Manuel Buissa
Buissa
Carlos
Marius Frangzini
Franzini
Lusitania Sets New Ocean Speed Record
Wireless desk report from off Cape Race says the Lusitania achieved 650 knots in 24 hours from Sunday noon to Monday noon, lowering the daily speed record previously set at 643 knots on July 6.
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New York
Lusitania
Cape Race
Legagneux Wins Third Prize At Paris Aero Club Flight
The young aeroplanist Legagneux secured third prize at the Paris French Aero club event by flying 820 feet in twelve seconds. Meanwhile the Lancaster federation of cotton spinners votes a five percent wage cut affecting about 200000 members.
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Legagneux
Aero Club
Paris
Lancaster Federation of Cotton Spinners
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