White House Vacation Policy At Sagamore Hill Sealed With Write It
President Roosevelt enjoys an official free vacation in Oyster Bay with secretary Loeb enforcing a strict “Write it” rule to handle interviews and visits. Guests arrive at 12:29 and depart at 2:38 with all matters grouped into shared luncheons, ensuring personal attention during a two hour window.
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The
United States
Milwaukee newsboy wins Paris conservatory grand prize
Ben Vanasek once sold papers and played cornet in Milwaukee Journal newsboys band. He won the grand prize for cornet playing at the National Conservatory of Music in Paris, the 20th American in 100 years to earn such honors. He studied two years in Leipzig, then entered Paris and completed his course with highest honors.
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Milwaukee
Ben Vanasek
Milwaukee Journal
Newsboys
National Conservatory of Music
Paris
France
Vanasek
United States
Milwaukee Friends
Letipsic
French Conservatory
Pent Bridge company pays large fine for eight hour law violation
Washington July 15. The Pent Bridge company paid fines totaling 1500 in police court for violation of the eight hour law. Convicted earlier in three separate cases, with the conviction upheld by the district court of appeals. This is among the largest fines paid by a single defendant in police court.
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Washington
The
Pent Bridge Company
District Court of Appeals
Broom Corn Acreage Rises in Central Illinois
The broom corn acreage in central Illinois rose about 40 percent this year due to strong market demand and limited supply of old brush. Large manufacturers are driving the demand for Illinois broom, boosting grower interest.
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Areola
Illinois
Illinois Central Huge Rail Equip Orders In July
The Illinois Central railroad placed orders for eight Pacific type passenger engines thirty five consolidation freight locomotives and seven switching engines. Contracts were also awarded for 1500 all steel coal cars and between 1500 and 2000 steel underframe boxcars.
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Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Bomb explosion injures four near American embassy in Constantinople
A bomb exploded last night in front of the American embassy summer quarters at Geni-Roui suburbs. Four girls were slightly injured and no other damage occurred. The author is not yet traced. In Boise, Harry Orchard arrives from the penitentiary to testify in rebuttal for the Haywood trial.
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Constantinople
Evening Journal
Geni-Roui
Boise
Idaho
The
Harry Orchard
Haywood
Senator Brown Adoption Plan Revealed Before Murder Trial
Salt Lake City July 15 The late Senator Brown sought to adopt two Bradley children and place them in his name with a share of his fortune four months before he was shot by Mrs Anna Bradley The will denied any claim by the Bradley children and a court petition for adoption was allegedly prepared but later destroyed by Mrs Bradley’s refusal to sign.
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Salt Lake City
Senator Brown
Washington
Anna Bradley
Bradley
The
Tribune
John S. Rollo
State Supreme Court
Brown
Rollo
Arrest of Black Hands in New Castle Area
Private detectives aided by County Detective Logan and District Attorney Young arrested twenty one men from Hillsville in a covert strike on a suspected Black Hand gang. The group faced arraignment for conspiracy to defraud and were jailed.
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New Castle
Logan
Young
Hillsville
Johnson Limestone Company
Robbery on Atlanta Man’s Jewelry Valued at 12000
New York reports Julius L. Brown of Atlanta Ga. robbed of jewelry valued at 12000 and 180 in cash. Two women regarded as possible witnesses are in custody.
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New York
Julius L. Brown
Atlanta, Ga
Circus tent crushed as storm hits Watertown crowd
In Watertown on July 15 the Barnum and Bailey menagerie tent collapsed during a fierce storm. One circus employee was killed and three others injured by falling poles as about fifteen thousand spectators fled the arena fifteen minutes before the collapse.
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Watertown
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Trade News Reflects France Imports and Exports Rise
Paris reports a six month period with higher exports and imports than 1906. Imports reached 618,828,600 dollars while exports totaled 552,119,000 dollars, signaling a flattering increase in trade activity for the first half of the year.
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Paris
France
Cattle Stampede Injures Madison County Farmer
Joseph H. Chambers aged 61, a well known Madison county farmer, was injured when cattle stampedeed from a barn doorway while he milked a cow. He is reported to be dying at his home near Anderson, Indiana.
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Anderson
Ind
Joseph H. Chambers
Madison County
Chambers
Coey Wins 24-Hour Endurance Race at Harlem Track
Chicago racer Charles A. Coey of the Chicago Automobile club secured victory in the twenty four hour endurance race at Harlem race track. Despite a muddy course, Coey covered 846 miles, with Buck and Mangini second at 842 miles and Eageney and Watson third at 813 miles.
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Chicago
Charles A. Coey
Chicago Automobile Club
Harlem Race Track
Coey
Buck and
Mangini
Eageney and Watson
Neefe Re-elected President of Longshoremen Union
Daniel J. Neefe of Detroit has been re-elected president of the International Longshoremen Marine and Transport Workers' Association.
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Daniel J. Neefe
Detroit
International Longshoremen, Marine and Transport Workers’ Association
Attempted assassination mars Bastille Day in Paris
On Bastille Day 1910 Leon Maille fired twice at President Fallieres on the Champs Elysees. Officers arrested him. witnesses say shots went into the air. The incident followed anti-military protests and a seamen strike, with 39 ringleaders later jailed for hissing soldiers.
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Paris
President Fallieres
Leon Maille
Havre
Maille
Avenue Des Champs Elysees
Longechamps
Premir Clemenceau
M. Lanes
Landau
Bois de Bologne
M. Fallieres
General Federation of Labor
Fallieres
Place de la Concorde
League of Patriots
Revelations Promised Only to the Magistrate
A report notes the subject hints at disclosures labeled revelations but insists he will convey them solely to the magistrate. The presidential cortege proceeded with President Fallieres maintaining calm as the procession halted.
Law memorization drives Indiana teacher insane
Lawrenceburg Indiana July 15 Harry G Laws a 37 year old former southern Indiana teacher has been declared insane after memorizing William Jennings Bryan speeches since 1896. He could repeat Bryan and later Bryan addresses word for word day and night until his mind gave way.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Harry G. Lewis
Indiana
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Laws
Illinois Central Demurrer Faces State Tax Suit
The Illinois Central Railroad filed a demurrer to the state's suit seeking millions in back taxes. The filing asserts long standing accounting methods and asserts that prior approvals by governors, including current incumbent, affected the tax determinations. The article notes the long dispute over amounts due and past approvals.
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Chicago
Ilinois Central Railroad
Illinois
I Mn
Governor Pursues Proper Method for State Due Case
The governor stresses the duty to ensure the method used to determine the state's due in the case is correct. The statement emphasizes adherence to lawful process and accuracy in financial obligations.
Mother Love in a Mare Sets Tale of Lost Colt
Battle Creek Michigan July 15 A remarkable story of animal loyalty comes from a Bedford farmer Charlies Burleigham. A colt vanished from the Bedford farm and could not be found. The mare then escaped and traveled twelve miles to Ceresco to the farm where she was raised, missing from for four years. She sought the colt and was found starting back home after nosing around the old farm.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Biletter
Charlies Burleigham
Bedford
Burleigham
Ceresco
Lightning Strikes Barn Killings in Indiana Counties
In Vincennes area on July 15 a barn collapse during refuge for six people killed John Robinson Jr. and injured others. Oscar Westfall suffered a lightning strike near an embankment but will recover. North of Bicknell a bolt struck the barn of County Commissioner Joseph W Schaffner killing a team and stunning three farm hands.
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Ind
Monroe City
John Robinson, Jr
Oscar Westfall
Bicknell
Joseph W Schaffner
Illinois firemen biennial tournament opens in Kewanee
Kewanee Illinois hosts the biennial state firemen tournament starting tomorrow for three days. One thousand firemen from across the state and 15000 visitors are expected. The Clinton, Ta., team, the world’s champion, will appear for exhibitions as the business district is decorated.
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Kewanee
Illinois
Clinton Ta
Market Report Chicago July 15 1907 and 1905 cattle hogs beef
Chicago market data shows mixed pricing for cattle hogs and sheep with receipts for the week totaling 168480 cattle 29000 hogs 20000 sheep and a weaker tone than Saturday. Estimates indicate 48000 receipts today and 17000 tomorrow with bulk hogs at 5 65 to 5 9 and beef cattle and Western stockers trading weaker across the board.
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Chicago
North American Commission Company in Chicago Area
An item referencing The North American Commission Company in Illinois mentions a brief note about a fair or square deal. The fragmented text provides limited context and does not reveal specifics about actions or outcomes.
Harriman arraigned over anti trust ties to railway unions
The Interstate Commerce Commission report accuses E F Harriman and the Union Pacific of eliminating competition by uniting Southern Pacific and San Pedro railroads and controlling parallel lines. Rock Island is named for joint ownership that reduced competition. Prosecution under anti trust laws urged to restore competition and regulate securities.
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Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
San Pedro
Department of Justice
Rock Island
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Harriman
Oriental
Indianapolis
Triplets from Michigan Prompt State Aid Question
A Michigan mother writes Governor Warner seeking government aid after giving birth to triplets born to a mill worker father who lost fingers at work. The siblings Teddy Freddy and Eddy, named after leaders, wear color ribbons to identify them. In Kansas, 62 foreign fire insurers face anti trust suits over Eldridge rating sheets. Temporary injunctions granted. In Muscatine Iowa Theodore Price 65 wealthy citizen commits suicide by leaping into the Mississippi River amid ill health.
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Mich
Warner
Teddy
Freddy
Eddy
England
Topeka
Jackson
Charles H. Barnes
Eldridge
Kansas
Muscatine
Theodore Price
Mississippi River
Heavy Rain Submerges Crops in Boone Des Moines Lowlands
Heavy rain flooded Des Moines river lowlands in Boone Iowa. Thousands of acres of grain were submerged and bridges became impassable.
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Boone
Des Moines
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