Taft Religion Debate Seeks Public Right to Know
Dayton Ohio dispatch reports J C Martin of Taft campaign writes to the president arguing Taft's religion is a public concern when seeking votes. He cites Unitarian accusations, quotes Edward Hale, and questions Catholic and Mormon beliefs while urging the president to defend civil and religious liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
J. C. Martin
Taft
J. C. Capehart
Morganstown
W. Va
Edward Everett Hale
Unitarian Church
Jesus Christ
God
Virgin Mary
Father
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Leo XIII
Vatican
William H. Taft
Leo XII
William ‘Yalt
Smith
Mormon Church
Church
Solomon
Mr. Taft
Greece
Rome
The
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of
New York City
Re’ucal
New York Lutheran Ministers
America
Taft and Wife Attend Services at St Pauls Church
Augusta Ga Dec 21 President Fleet and Mrs William H Taft attended services at St Pauls Episcopal church in the city during a visit accompanying the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Episcopal Church
Augusta
Fleet
William H. Taft
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
American Pompeii Unearthed at Casa Grande Arizona
Smithsonian report says excavation under congressional funding reveals a prehistoric city at Casa Grande near Florence. A large two hundred foot long structure with eleven rooms surrounds a central plaza and features a seat described by Pima Indians as the seat of Montezuma.
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Casa Grande
Arizona
Washington
Charles B. Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
Florence
Ariz
Montezuma
Hanrahan to Become VP of American Automatic Stoker
John J. Hanrahan, grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, will leave the union on January 1 to become vice president of the American Automatic Stoker Company of Chicago. Dr. Ross is company president, with Edwin Hawley and Theodore P. Shonts as principal shareholders.
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New York
John J. HanrAhan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
American Automatic Stoker Company
Chicago
Dr. Ross
Edwin Hawley
Theodore P Shonts
Carnegie to Testify Before House Tariff Panel
Andrew Carnegie has been subpoenaed to appear today before the Ways and Means Committee in Washington to discuss his published arguments for abolishing the tariff on steel and iron products. His testimony is expected to be frank and significant in the hearings.
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House Tariff Committee
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Death of Erie official John Barrow in Newark
Newark reports John Shelby Barrow assistant general passenger agent of the Erie railroad is dead in Newark New Jersey on December 21. Barrow was a longtime railway official serving passengers and overseeing train operations. His passing removes a noted figure in regional rail service.
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John Barrow
Erie Road
Newark
N. J
John Shelby Barrow
Erie Railroad
Want men for consular jobs
Washington dispatch reports the board of examiners certified candidates for the consular service. Of 71 July nominees forty five appeared with nineteen passing, and in November thirty seven examined with twenty three succeeding. The panel laments a lack of suitable material for student interpreters and consular assistants and hopes for more qualified applicants. Noted successes include P. E. K. Taylor Nebraska Wilbert L Bonney Illinois Stuart J Fuller Wisconsin Carl R Loop Indiana Charles E Perry Nebraska Edward D Winslow Illinois Leo J Keena Michigan Ross J Hazeltine Indiana Ripley Wilson Illinois Roger C. Treadwell Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Examiners
Secretary of State
P. EK. Taylor
Nebraska
Wilbert L. Bonney
Millnois
Stuart J. Fuller
Wisconsin
Carl R. Loop
Indiana
Charles E. Perry
Edward D. Winslow
Illinois
Leo J. Keena
Michigan
Ross J. Hazeltine
Ripley Wilson
Roger C. Treadwell
Filipinos Show Thrift and Progress in Insular Report
The annual report of Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards notes commendation for Filipino scouts and endorsement of a bill to amend the Philippine tariff act. It highlights steady postal savings bank business with 50 percent American and 40 percent Filipino depositors and deposits from a few centavos to over 5,000 pesos, plus progress in Cuba.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Cuba
Clarence R. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Postal Savings Bank
Bureau of Posts
Veteran vegetarian William Ives dies at 105 in Dunkirk
Dunkirk New York December 21 William Ives aged 105 year old dies He was a vegetarian.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
William Ives
Carmen to strike today amid preliminary skirmishes
New York reports two stables aligned with the Liberty Dawn association and the Chauffeurs and Horse Drivers union declared a strike as a tester for a general stoppage today. Both stables dispatched cabs with a special policeman aboard. no violence was reported.
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New York
Liberty Dawn Association
Chauffeurs and Horse Drivers’ Union
France Earthquake Shakes Puy Notre Dame Panic
An earthquake struck Puy Notre Dame in France sending residents into panic but causing no material damage. Authorities reported no casualties and began assessing building safety as tremors subsided.
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France
Puy
Notre Dame
Thirty One Senators to Retire in March
Washington reports that thirty one Senate terms end March 4 with eighteen already re-elected. Vacancies include Pennsylvania from Knox resigning to join Taft cabinet. Several Republican and Democratic incumbents are slated to be returned or succeed by others through primary or party changes.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Knox
Taft
Cummins
Iowa
Allison
Dillingham
Vermont
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Heyburn
Idaho
Hopkins
Illinois
Penrose
Perkins
California
Smoot
Utah
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Clarke
Arkansas
Clay
Georgia
Gore
Oklahoma
Johnston
Alabama
McEnery
Louisiana
Newlands
Nevada
Overman
North Carolina
Fulton
Oregon
Chamberlain
Senate
Hughes to Succeed Teller as Democrat Candidate in Colorado
Colorado will be succeeded by Charles J. Hughes of Denver endorsed by the Democratic state convention after Teller declined re election. The article notes contests narrowing to Ohio Pennsylvania Connecticut and Indiana for a Democratic successor to Hemenway. Pennsylvania vacancy terms unnamed candidates Burke Dalzell and Oliver from Pittsburgh have appeared in the field.
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Teller
Gary
South Carolina
E. PD. Smith
Columbia
Milton
Florida
Duncan A. Fletcher
Jacksonville
Oregon
Kentucky
W. ©. Bradley
McCreary
Colorado
Charles J. Hughes
Denver
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Indiana
Hemenway
Keystone
James Francis Burke
John Dalzell
George T Oliver
Pittsburg
Foraker Opens Campaign in Columbus for Re–election
Senator Foraker arrived in Columbus and opened his bid for another term. His campaign HQ is at the Chittenden Hotel where rival Representative Theodore Burton also operates.
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Columbus, O
Foraker
Chittenden Hotel
Theodore Burton
Gambling heats at Whie's and Almack's clubs in London
A tale from Walpole describes a man collapsing at the club door and being carried inside while bettors wager on his survival. When a doctor arrived, club members blocked his treatment to preserve betting odds and fairness.
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Whie's
Almack
London
Walpole
Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices on December 21 1908 Market News
Market reports from Chicago show hogs at 4.80 to 6.55 for light to heavy shipping grades and bulk cattle at 5.30 to 6.70 for bulk. Official receipts and shipments figures are provided with multiple categories including porkers pigs and western cattle. Prices reflect a generally slow market with modest advances in several classes and large estimated receipts for the day.
Jown A Babcock Ad for The North American Commission Company
An old Chicago classified style notice promotes Jown A Babcock with a promise of a square deal from The North American Commission Company. The fragment hints at personal service and business trust in a local urban ad.
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The
North American Commission Company
Burns and Johnson Prepare for World Boxing Title Fight
Sydney reports French-Canadian Tom Burns and American Negro Jack Johnson are in top condition for their heavyweight title bout next Saturday. Burns trains with O'Keefe and O'Donnell. Johnson with Mullins. Lang aids Johnson. About 20 000 expected at ringside, 10 000 tickets sold, wagers favor Burns 5 to 4, picture rights contracts being arranged worldwide.
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Sydney
Tommy” Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
Darling Point
O'Keefe
O'Donnell
Manley
Jack Mullins
Bill” Lang
Melbourne
Pulitzer to Investigate Panama Canal Conditions
At Newport News Joseph Pulitzer and a party aboard the yacht Liberty head toward Panama to study canal zone conditions and possibly secure evidence related to government canal property purchase. The trek aims to reach Panama by Taft’s anticipated arrival time, per Old Point Comfort reports.
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Newport News
Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Pulitzer
Liberty
Panama
Canal Zone
Old Point Comfort
Taft
Canal Property Uninsured In Panama Zone Fire Dept Only Shield
In the Panama canal zone many millions in U S government buildings have no fire insurance. Protection relies on the local fire department and seasonal heavy rains, with four dry months increasing fire risk to frame structures.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Canal Zone
Coop ers Seek Release After Carmack Slayings
Nashville report says Amo will be made tomorrow to apply for bail for Colonel Duncan RB Cooper and ex sheriff John D Sharp. They are indicted as principals and accessories in the killing of former Senator Edward W Carmack. Men have been in custody since Carmack was killed.
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Carmack
Nashville
Tenn
Amo
Duncan RB. Cooper
Cooper
John D. Sharp
United States
Edward W. Carmack
Bryan to Speak Tonight at Dollar Dinner in Uniontown
W Bryan is expected to address a Pennsylvania audience tonight at a dollar dinner in Uniontown. He is slated to serve as the oratorio chief during the event in Uniontown on December 21.
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Uniontown
W. Bryan
Pennsylvania
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Thomas Paine
Pompeii
Hanrahan and
Shonts
Brotherhood
Carnegie
Bartholomew
Minneapolis Journal
General Edwards
Islands
Carmen
Capitol
Cattie
Texas
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Osecckun
Jan Fee
Jown A. Babcock
Bill Lang
Coopers
Bryan
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