Is He Dowie's Dad Admits Sudden Birth Claim
John Murray Dowie of Essex Indiana testified in Judge Landis court that a soldier killed in the Crimean war could not be John Alexander Dowie’s father. He said the birth date and early life of Dowie were real and that he educated Dowie at Edinburgh University and aided his church work. The witness appeared sobbing and was excused after less than an hour.
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John Alexander
Chicago
John Murray Dowie
Essex
John Alexander Dowie
Witneself
P. J. Haley
England
Dowdle
John Alexander Dowle
Edinburgh University
Australia
Scott
Dowie
Scotland
United States
Brooklyn Institute to raise funds for Roosevelt portrait gift
New York reports trustees of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences raise subscriptions to pay for a painting of President Roosevelt to be sent to the German emperor. Director Franklin W. Hooper calls the emperor portrait worthless and a white elephant.
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New York
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
Eastern Park Museum
Institute
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Franklin W. Hooper
Hooper
Brooklyn Institute
Coreos
Sulphate of iron spray touted against thistle in Wisconsin farms
Kenosha reports experiments under the Wisconsin agricultural department show sylphate of iron sprayed on crops as a farmer salvage against Canada thistle and wild mustard. A German spraying machine enables treating an acre for about 50 cents. Toronto police raid twenty pool rooms and betting houses. over 150 men arrested. Senate pensions committee closes until next Congress session.
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Kenosha
Wis
Agricultural Department
University of Wisconsin
Gremany
Toronto
Ont
Senate Committee On Pensions
Congress
Coronation Banquet in Trondhjem Honors Haakon and Maud
Courting of the royal couple in Trondhjem featured a US embassy presence with Mr and Mrs William Bryan and other dignitaries. King Haakon gave Past Silver medals to Special Ambassador Graves and Mrs Graves during the coronation events. A state dinner hosted 850 guests, with Michelsen toasting the king and the nation while crowds cheered outside the palace.
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Zens
Mmes
Marshall Pield
Hddy
Miss Eddy
Chicago
William Wheatley
Hope Slater
Misa Gwynn
Washington
United States
King Haakon
Graves
Michelsen
Haakon
Norway
Rockefeller Seen Off For Europe In Urbane Style
The article notes John D. Rockefeller with his wife and son John D. Jr. on departure for Europe. Reporters and photographers were left with urbane remarks as Rockefeller boarded the steamer, while young Rockefeller remained on shore.
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Europe
Rockefeller
John D., Jr
Young Rockefeller
Maiden Adkinson Burned in Gasoline Stove Explosion
Mae Adkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Adkinson disappeared from 14 College Street and was severely burned when a gasoline stove exploded at 106 North Eighth Street. She died at St John’s Hospital after her dress ignited from burning oil and flames enveloped her body.
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Springfield
Rochester man arrested for wife murder in Cleveland
William Brasch of Rochester New York is jailed in Cleveland after confessing to murdering his wife whose body was found in a Rochester canal last Tuesday. He says the killing was for love of Mary Gilmore a 23 year old widow who officials say he eloped with.
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Cleveland
William Brasch
Rochester
N. Y
Brasch
Mary Gilmore
Gilmore
Woman Killed by Electricity in Wisconsin Basement
Kaukauna Wisconsin June 23 Mrs Noble Watson was killed by electricity in her basement while inspecting an incubator. She grasped an electric light wire and her body formed a short circuit causing fatal burns as she stood on a damp floor in stocking feet.
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Kaukauna
Wis
Noble Watson
Laura Kelly Dies After Class Day Address In Minnesota
Miss Laura Kelly of Owatonna Minnesota died after becoming violently insane during a class day address at Pillsbury academy where she had graduated with honors. The report notes the incident occurred in late June and cites local context and surrounding events.
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Owatonna
Minn
Pillsbury Academy
Laura Kelly
Government Moves to Prosecute Standard Oil Under Elkins Law
Attorney General Moody announces government plans to prosecute Standard Oil under the Elkins act for rebates and interstate violations and hints at possible Sherman anti trust action. The probe, based on ICC and corporate reports, aims to curb discriminatory transport practices and preserve fair trade in commerce.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Moody
Commissioner of Corporations
Interstate Commerce Commission
President vows to use full power to assist in matter
The president states he will do all in his power to assist in the matter, underscoring his commitment to support the ongoing efforts and ensure action proceeds.
GRAFT IS FORBIDDEN BY STEEL CO ORDER
United States Steel Corporation prohibits officers and employees of any affiliated company from accepting gifts from related concerns or stock as rewards. The rule, tied to railroad probe disclosures, requires stock ownership to be explained to directors.
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Standard Oil Company
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Respite Set for Jefferson City Executions Date Change
Mrs Aggie Myers and Frank Hottman were to be hanged June 20 in Jefferson City Missouri but have been respited to September 4. Nicholas Longworths left London for Kiel and Charles Tripler, once a liquid air pioneer, has died in Labby New York aged 49. A general strike of the Unbasted Children's Jacket Makers union begins in New York affecting 5000 workers.
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Aggie Myers
Frank Hottman
Jefferson City
Nicholas Longworth
London
Kiel
Charles Bk. Tripler
Labby
N. Y
New York
Conference report on railroad rate bill nears House filing
The conference report signed by Hepburn Sherman Richardson and Elkins faces delays as Tillman may sign in Philadelphia or the report may be filed without him. The key change removes wilfully from rebates clause, requiring only knowledge of offering or accepting a rebate. Labor unions publish a list targeting loyal lawmakers, excluding Speaker Cannon and Hayne.
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Washington
House
Hepburn
Sherman and Richardson
Elkins
Senate
Tillman
Cullom
Philadelphia
McLaurin
Allied Labor Unions
Cannon and Hayne
New York
Kohala ditch opens in Hawaii with water to support plantations
Honolulu June 23 The Kohala ditch the largest irrigation project here opened with Secretary Atkinson in ceremony. The 14 mile line includes nine miles of mountain tunneling and will extend to 21 miles, delivering 70 million gallons daily to plantations and uncultivated lands. Costing 500000 dollars the project accompanies Roosevelt immigration support letter to Atkinson.
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Honolulu
Atkinson
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Hogs and cattle markets steady with mixed quotes in Chicago
Market reports from Chicago dated June 23 and June 25 1908 show official receipts and shipments with estimated receipts for the day around 1000 to 3000 head. Hog prices range from 6 30 to 6 62 for heavy shipping grades and 6 50 to 6 55 for light hogs. mixed packers 6 35 to 6 60. pigs and porkers quoted in the 5 40 to 6 55 area. Cattle and sheep remain steady with cattle noted as steady and sheep and lambs steady. Reports credit Beach-Wickham Co and McCall Bros as agents.
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Cas’ LE
Sonera
Cpentinanes
Chicago
Beach-Wickham C Co
McCall Bros
Bell and martial law case ends in court dismissal
Judge Lewis dismissed Michael Gibbon’s 800000 dollar suit against generals Nelson Franklin Woods and others linked to Sherman Bell’s Colorado National Guard commission. Bell testified martial law allowed jailing those who caused trouble, while the court upheld governor’s power and limited redress for alleged mistreatment. The jury was directed to find for the defense.
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Denver
Dane
Lew Is
United States District Court
Michael Gibbon
Thaglatiate
Vietor
Cola
Axalnet 1
J. Bi
Nelson Pranklin
J. M. Woods
BL Mellarry
Sherman Bell
Goloradod National Cotrd
Cripple Creek
Gibbon
Tilia
Mine Operators Arrested Over Screen Law Probe
Fort Smith Ark June 23 Officials of the Bolen Darnall company at Hartford Ark were arrested on a charge tied to the state screen law or mine run law. A hearing is set for Tuesday with plans to seek a writ of habeas corpus to expedite court action. The suits stem from Hartford unrest. miners returned to work under district US M W officers. They say working under the Kansas City agreement would violate the law.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Bolen-Darnall Company
Hartford
Supreme Court
US M. W
Kansas City
Freight rebate cases yield heavy fines and stays
Swift & Co and four other firms each fined 15000 dollars in federal court for giving and accepting rebates in railway freight. George L. Thomas of New York faces 86000 fine and four months in prison, L B Taggart 4000 and three months. All cases to be appealed with stays until June 29.
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Kansas City
Swift & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Armour Packing Company
Nelson Morrin & Co
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway
George L. Thomas
New York
L. B. Taggart
United Stats Court
McPherson
Hen Alarm Saves Hartford City Home from Burglary
In Hartford City Indiana on June 23 a flock of chickens alerted Lew Whitaker to a burglary at his home. Whitaker woke to crowing and saw a man climbing through a window before the intruder vanished into the darkness.
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Hartford City
Ind
Rome
Lew Whitaker
Whitaker
Hoboken Boy Rescues Girl From Swamp Dive
Peter Copeni an eight year old resident of Adams Street Hoboken waded into a swamp off Seventh Street and saved five year old Marjorie Haines from drowning He led her to the police station where a blue coat took charge and returned her to her mother’s arms.
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Hoboken
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