Bryan Defends Bank Deposit Guaranty in Oklahoma Speech
In Topeka Kansas on August 28 W S Bryan urged guaranteed deposits, arguing postal savings banks riskier. He cited Oklahoma where guaranty boosted state and national bank deposits, urged both state and national banks be required to guarantee deposits, and declared Democratic victory necessary. He spoke after arriving by reception in Topeka and planned to proceed to Lincoln.
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Topekige Kan
Bryan
Garfield Park
Knights of Pythias
Postal
Taft
Postal Savings Bank
Guaranty Bank
GIVES GUARANTEE FIGURES ON BANK DEPOSITS LAW
Bryan stated that about three fourths of banks surveyed favored a guaranty law while one fourth opposed it. He noted no depositor opposition and that many national banks are switching to state charters to access guaranty benefits. He criticized the Kansas platform for not broadening the guaranty proposal.
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Breidenthal
Kansas City
Kansas
Postal Savings Bank
Haskell
Iiryan
Congress
Leper Care Dilemma Stages War Dept Action
Washington reports on the military leper care problem with Private Alfred S. O’Gorman at Milwaukee and Private Y. Gorman at Fort Scriven. Efforts to transport him fail due to rail restrictions, leaving Early likely in the District of Columbia. Officials note past isolations and potential pension for total disability.
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War Department
John R. Farly
United States
Milwaukee
Alfreds
O'Gorman
First Infantry
O'Gorman Was An Inmate of the Volunteer Soldiers
Philippines
California
Louisiana
Porto Rico
District of Columbia
Fort Scriven
Tybee
Savannah
Ygorman
Early
North
Carolina Considered Partially for Allocation
The report notes he may receive a partial allocation: Carolina described as part of the consideration and a possible small allowance for an attendant.
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Carolina
Loving Cups for the Tafts Farewell Gifts in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Virginia on August 28 judge Taft Mrs Taft and Master Charles Taft received silver loving cups from 350 hotel guests at the Homestead hotel. Horace H. Lurton presided as the presentation followed Melatosh views and a reception. Taft then left for Athens Ohio to address the state Grand Army gathering.
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Taft
Charles Taft
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Melatosh
Horace H. Lurton
Tennessee
Judge Taft
John C. McAnerney
William S Vilas Funeral, Former Senator Dies in Madison
Ex Senator William S Vilas died in Madison after a long illness believed caused by a second stroke. Born 1840 in Chelsea Vermont he moved to Madison in 1851 and rose from lawyer to Civil War officer then postmaster general and later secretary of the interior before serving in the U S Senate from 1891 to 1897.
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William S. Villas
William Freeman Vilas
Chelsea
Univeristy of
Wisconsin
Twenty Third Wisconsin Volunteers
Vicksburg
Cleveland
Secretary of the Interior
United States Senate
Sherman Urges Defense at Civil War Vets Event
Utica New York August 28 James S Sherman Republican candidate for vice president spoke to the Oneida Civil War Veterans association urging an abundant national defense while prioritizing peace and stating that in peace times we must prepare for war.
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Utica
N. Y
James S., Sherman
Oneida Civil War Veterans’ Association
ABA backs limits on litigation delays in federal appeals
The American Bar Association adopted a special committee report urging laws to curb delays and cost in litigation. The group supports restricting appeals by higher courts to cases showing actual prejudice, not technical grounds, in a 60 to 22 vote. A bill to amend federal judicial procedure was proposed for Congress.
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Seattle
Wash
American Bar Association
Congress
Ice trade slump halts Hudson river barge loading in August
In Catskill New York on August 28 the tea loading business for barges at Hudson river icehouses nears standstill. Prolonged cool weather and hard times have driven ice sales in New York City to an unusually low level this summer.
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Catskill
N. Y
Hudson Valley
New York City
A O Brown Company Inquiry Shocks New York Exchange
New York Stock Exchange committee investigates extraordinary business on the exchange last Saturday leading to the suspension of A O Brown & Co. At least two exchange members and several outsiders are expected to testify. Queen Mina's Health Good. Amsterdam reports conflicting statements about Queen Wilhelmina's health but Telegraph notes probable forthcoming communication bringing public joy.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
A. O. Brown & Co
Acore
Mina
Amsterdam
Telegraph
Wilhelmina
Markets of Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep August 28 1908
Chicago market report dated August 28 1908 shows hogs with receipts around 10000 and varied grades from light to heavy shipping. Cattle and sheep also listed with price ranges and estimated receipts, plus a grain market section supplied by Beach-Wickham Grain Company.
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Chicago
Yes
Texas
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Commerce Board Cuts Rates On Cattle Shipments
Washington August 28 the interstate commerce commission orders a sweeping rate cut from percent to 5 cents per hundred pounds on range cattle shipments. The new rate takes effect October 15 and arises from the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas versus the Missouri Kansas Texas and fifty eight common carriers.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Compliment to Our Sailors in Sydney Visit
The inspector general of the secret police praised the United States sailors for their behavior and manliness during their stay in Sydney. He said no better behaved group could be found and commended their conduct.
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Sydney
S. W
The
Secret Police
United States
John A Babcock In Chicago Ill Time Offer
John A Babcock offers service from Chicago Illinois with promise of a fair deal. The brief note hints at a personal ad seeking to assist readers with timely communication.
Fort and Lid Threaten Troops in Atlantic City Exile
Atlantic City and May's Landing scenes unfold as Governor Fort issues a proclamation to deploy troops to enforce New Jersey liquor laws, while Atlantic County grand jury refuses to indict excise violators. Judge Trepchard and Judge Higbee oversee as the jury is discharged for failing to act.
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N. J
Governor Fort
New Jersey
May's Landing
Atlantic County
State Excise Commission
Stoy
Johnson
Supreme Court
Trepchard
Higbee
Grand Jury Foreman Defends Ruling In Atlantic County
Foreman Salus and fellow jurors defend their conduct and insist they upheld their oaths amid accusations they blocked gambling indictments. They claim they represented Atlantic county and its $5,000,000 in property, demanding frank, nonpolitical deliberations and rejecting public branding. The panel, described as the town’s most prominent citizens, vowed to stand by their actions.
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Foreman Salus
Atlantic County
Gaskill
Salgs
Atlanticity
Actions are the raiment of the mane Herodotus
A concise quote attribution notes that actions define the essence of a person, with the ancient historian Herodotus cited as the source. The line uses a metaphor linking deeds to outward appearance, suggesting behavior reveals character.
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Herodotus
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