Three Ways to Solve Rail Freight Rates Debate
New York July 18 three options for railways to raise funds were outlined by J T Haran president of the Illinois Central and James J Hill of the Great Northern. McSrea of Pennsylvania Railroad said broad class rate increases were not planned but targeted boosts for unusually low rates may be studied.
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New York
J.T. Harahan
Illinois Central Railroad
Mauretania
Europe
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Philadelphia
McSrea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Collapse of Honduran revolution threatens end of uprising
Washington reports that the northern and southern Honduran revolutions appear to be collapsing. Minister Ugarte notes Porvenir, a town of about 3,000 near Ceila, fell on July 15 with a small garrison. The rebels then attacked Ceiba as Porto Cortez proved hard to seize.
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Washington
Honduras
Ugarte
Porvenir
Ceila
Uguarte
Porto Cortez
Ceiba
Hearst Men Nominate Alabama Candidate for President
At a Birmingham meeting delegates from Alabama to the Chicago Independence party convention urged the nomination of M. W. Howard of Alabama as representative from the Seventh district for president.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Chicago
Independence Party
M. W. Howard
United States
The Cold Unfeeling George Letter Exchange
A light exchange unfolds about a correspondent named George. The speaker notes this is only his second letter today, humorously underscoring George’s perceived indifference. The short quip appears in Woman's Home Companion.
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George
Young Bride in Jail with Hallucination of Saving Cattle
Mrs Jacob Pollard, newly married to a wealthy farmer at Coal City, Indiana, has been jailed in Brazil and will be sent to Indianapolis for insanity treatment. She imagines livestock on the farm must not eat, pinning tails of cows and beating them with a club to keep them from food. She saved herself when a pen of pigs nearly overpowered her before officers arrived. She is seventeen and from a prominent family.
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Brazil
Ind
Jacob Pollard
Coal City
Indianapolis
Merchant Accused of Arson in Fond du Lac
Isaac Rosenblatt, manager and part owner of the Fair store, is arrested for arson after a July 13 fire at his dry goods shop in Fond du Lac. He waived examination. case adjourned to July 24 with $5,000 bail. Loss around $22,000, insured. Rosenblatt reportedly in store about fifteen minutes before discovery.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Purtell
Isaac Roseblatt
Rosenblatt
Bitten 3 000 Times by Dogs Case at Pasteur Institute
Dr F R Jackson of the Pasteur Institute examined David Steinfeldt the Montclair N J dog catcher who reports a six year record of 38000 dog bites and at least one rabid dog. The case is deemed curious by the Pasteur Institute and Steinfeldt described frequent hydrophobia symptoms.
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New York
F. R. Jackson
Pasteur Institute
Montclair
N. J
David Steinfeldt
Steinfeldt
Jackson
Lead Pencils Origin of Name and History
Lead pencils derive their name from lead plummets once used to rule faint lines on paper. They actually contain graphite or plumbago, and the term persists from pre discovery of Cumberland graphite mines.
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Cumberland
Miners Attack Train Carries Strike Breakers Triggers Gun Battle
In Alabama a train carrying strike-breakers was halted by union miners near Adamsville. A deadly clash left deputy Gardner dead and about a dozen miners wounded as gunfire erupted, with authorities ordering troops to the district. Governor Comer warned against train disruption and armed mobs while state militia prepared to intervene.
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Firmingham
Ala
Higdon
Frisco
Adamsville
Comer
Henry Ellen
Republic
Birmingham
Robert Gardner
Jefferson
Montgomery
Gardner
George Smith
Smith
Deputies Fire on Train as Strikebreakers Rally
Deputies and strikebreakers clashed near a mine district when an open switch halted a train moving to join workers. Fire was exchanged as the parties attempted to secure passage, with threats of violence against those who tried to work the mines.
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Tures
Jefferson
Farmers urged to fund Democratic campaign in letter
Lincoln July 18. Bryan and Kern appeal to farmers nationwide to contribute to a farmers fund to restore the Democratic party to power. They note a Swedish American farmer's $100 gift and say many farmers can give $100, $50, $25, $10 or $5. Donors may request anonymity for gifts under $100.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Kern
Democratic Party
Bryan Fund
Trade Improvement Slow Gains Lifting Steel and Wages
New York July 18. R G & Co weekly review notes improvement slow but evident progress. Lower wages scales agreed with little dispute enabling idle machinery restart. Current retail trade fair for season while fall and winter prep grows in the west. Steel mills see more business though cautious. securities rise, pig iron orders moderate with large contracts from eastern iron interests.
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New York
West
Plural Steel
Railway Equity
Over the Sea to Sandy Lassie Bound for Wedlock
New York July 18 A mining engineer William Colville sent for Alice Cameron a Scotch lassie he met via a photograph to come to Colorado Washburne a longtime friend hoped to marry a Scotswoman The Caledonia liner brought Miss Cameron escorted by Colville she could not reach New York for the Democratic convention and will marry on arrival at Colville's house
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New York
William Colville
Denver
Scotland
Andrew Washburne
Colville
Alice Cameron
Washburne
Caledonia
Cameron
Chinese Emperor Tsai-Tien Stricken With Dysentery
From Peking reports indicate Emperor Tsai-Tien is ill with what is believed to be dysentery. Western medical science is barred from the imperial palace, so the exact nature of his illness remains unknown.
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Peking
Tsai-Tien
China
Imperial Palace
Bank Tightens and Closes in Cleveland July 18
The Farmers' and Merchants' Banking company shut its doors in Cleveland. Estimated liabilities and assets are about 800000 each. The failure is attributed to the bank's inability to realize on loans.
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Cleveland
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Banking Company
Peary Sails Again in Roosevelt for North Pole Quest
Sydney Nova Scotia July 18 Commander Robert E Peary has sailed on the Roosevelt in another attempt to reach the north pole His last remark as he went over the ship's side indicated he expected to accomplish his purpose.
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Sydney
N. S
Robert E. Peary
Roosevelt
North Pole
Fire destroys Elk Tanning plant at Everett
Fire believed incendiary destroyed the Elk Tanning company main building in Everett pa. The plant employed 150 men. Loss on buildings machinery and stock estimated at 350000 dollars.
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Everett
Elk Tanning Company
Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago July 18 1908
The Markets Chicago July 18 1908 reports estimated receipts at 13 000 with leftovers from yesterday 6051 market for hogs described as good strong while others were weak at yesterday's close Light hogs 6 25 to 6 90 Mixed packers 6 30 to 7 00 re shipping 30 to 7 00 cattle 200 Sheep 1500 steady
Second Report Market Summary Chicago July 18 1908
Chicago market report for July 18 1908 shows official receipts 17817 yesterday shipments 5505, estimated receipts 14000 today and 6051 carried over from yesterday. Prices range for livestock include bulk 6 60 to 6 80 light 6 20 to 6 85 heavy shipping grades 6 25 to 6 95 rough 6 25 to 6 55 porkers 6 70 to 6 80 pigs 5 30 to 6 25 cattle 100 unchanged sheep 1000 steady. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company.
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Yestdy
John A Babcock Promises a Square Deal in Chicago
John A. Babcock assures readers in Chicago Illinois that they will receive a square deal and dependable service. The message emphasizes trust and consistent value from the contact.
Unfairness Alleged Over Shoes in Tug of War Match
London July 18 United States and British Olympic teams clash over footwear in tug of war. Liverpool policemen wore heavy calf shoes with steel rims while the U S team wore ordinary street shoes. Protest dismissed, United States team withdraws. Archery and other events affected by rain. Britain wins several races. Final track and field score shows United States 31, United Kingdom 29.
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London
United States
British Olympic Association
Liverpool
Metropolitan
Sullivan
J. L. Eisele
New York
George W. Galdzik
Chicago
Daniels
Hepner
Rich
Brookline
Germany
United Kingdom
Sweden
Greece
Norway
Canada
Australia
Revolutionary Skeletons Found on Staten Island
Workmen uncover six skulls and skeleton fragments in a Stapleton cellar stirring Staten Island historians. The remains, full grown men, may be Revolutionary War relics. Possibilities include Washington’s soldiers or Hessians. An inquiry has been sought from the Sons of the Revolution.
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New York
Stapleton
Staten Island
Washington
National Cemetery
Sons of the Revolution
Farmer Kills Four Rattlers in Indiana Field
Morocco Indiana July 18 Pierre Benarie near Hopkins killed four rattlesnakes near his livestock well. One snake had fourteen rattles and a button and measured five feet seven inches. Another had eleven rattles and a button and was five feet two inches. The remaining two were just over three feet long each with six rattles and a button.
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Morocco
Ind
Pierre Benaire
Hopkins
Taft May Speak at Syracuse During State Fair Week
Judges Taft and Sherman may deliver addresses in Syracuse during state fair week in mid September. Invitations extended by State fair managers. formal acceptances not yet received but likely.
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Taft
Syracuse
New York
Sherman
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Hill
McCrea
Newark
Mississippi
Ohio
Hearst
Wallace
San Francisco Chronicle
R. G. Dun & Co
Hai
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
The
North American Commission Company
Chicago, Ill
Farmer
Rattlers
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