Governors End First National Conference on Natural Resources
The first governors conference closed in Washington with a declaration urging conservation of natural resources. Leaders called for a permanent coordinating body among states, federal action, and laws to curb waste in mining and extraction while promoting waterway and watershed management for commerce and public benefit.
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Washington
a@tate
William J. Bryan
United States
Federal Congress
PITH OF THE DECLARATION READ AT CONFERENCE
Governor Blanchard of Louisiana presented the declaration that underpinned the president's remarks. He said it outlined broad lines and intentionally avoided specific endorsements of projects or legislation.
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Blanchard
Louisiana
Currency Bill Moves Through Senate and House
Washington May 16 The currency bill passed by the house was sent to the senate and to the committee on finance. Aldrich reported an amended form substituting the Aldrich bill and it passed to the house. House work to adjourn May 23 sped with military academy and omnibus public building bills approved and the general deficiency bill pending. Eight hundred twenty five private pension bills were enacted and the senate currency bill amendment was disagreed to and sent to conference.
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Washington
House
Senate
Aldrich
Military Academy
House Panel Moves to Override Presidential Veto
Washington May 16 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce unanimously recommends passage over the president's veto of the senate bill extending the time for building a dam across the Rainey river in northern Minnesota. A special subcommittee was named to confer with the president on the subject.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senate
Rainey River
Minnesota
Memorial to Lincoln Proposed in Washington
May 4 report notes a bill appropriating seventy thousand dollars for a memorial to Abraham Lincoln on a site in Washington. The measure aims to honor the former president with a suitable monument.
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Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Abraham Tinedin
Lincoln Birthplace in Kentucky Advances in Senate
The senate approved legislation regarding the Lincoln birthplace in Kentucky. The measure confirms state recognition and support for preservation. Officials state the move honors historical significance and promotes tourism and education.
Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues, Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago reports standings and daily scores with National and American leagues. Notable results include Brooklyn over Chicago 8-6, Pittsburgh over Philadelphia 11-4, St Louis beating Boston 9-4, and Detroit 16 over Boston 9. Postponements listed for several games, plus Western and Association results.
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Chicago
Nat?ponatl. Pr. W
Chicato
Pittatttrm
Ces Ccuess
TOM
Cs Covedvess
Philadelphia
Wore Reiveweceses
Cincinnati
St. Toute
He Soto
Seskai
Brooklyn
Fr Rars
Batteries
McIntyre
Bergen
Vraser
Kling
Hitsa
New York
Errora
Taylor
McGinnity
Bresnahan
Needham
Campbell
Schier
Pittsburg
Errors
American, P. W. L. PC
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Killian
Schmidt
Young
Criger
Association
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Western
Des Moines
Lincoln
Omaha-—Pueblo
Omaha
Sioux City
Denver
Debs and Hanford Named by Socialist National Convention
The Socialist party renominated Eugene V. Debs for president and Ben Hanford for vice president at Chicago’s national convention. Delegates adjourned after a lengthy session finishing the platform and party constitution. The platform calls for abolishing the United States Senate.
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Socialist National Convention
Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Ben Hanford
Debs
United States Senate
Private banker Montague Smith Seeks Tampton Seat
Forest Ontario May 16 Montague Smith of L H Smith & Co Liberal candidate for Tampton in provincial elections died by self inflicted gunshot. His business and private affairs were in excellent condition with no motive known for the act.
Shortage near $145000 in Port Huron case
In Port Huron Michigan on May 16 Receiver Horace G Snover of the United Home Protectors fraternity testified in the trial of William JL Wilson that the shortage was nearly $145000. The defaulting secretary left only about $300 in cash.
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Port Huron
Mich
Horace G. Snover
United Home Protector
William JL. Wilson
Armour story denied in London retail meat plans questioned
London reports that Charles Bowerman MP will question Winston S. Residen t about Armour plans to expand retail meat stores in Britain with 35 million in new capital to bypass Smithfield tolls. Bowerman says the scheme could destroy English butchers and meat salesmen. Chicago director Arthur Meeker denies Armour intends to enter the retail meat business in England.
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London
Charles W. Bowerman
House of Commons
Winsto Sd
Armours of
Chicago
Armours
Smithfield
Bowerman
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Co
England
Brewer Lashes Out Before Death After Verdict
Marion Ind May 16 Erastus Brewer who killed himself after a jury found him guilty of shooting with intent to kill left a note asking that the Underwoods, witnesses against him, be barred from seeing him or attending his funeral.
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Marion
Ind
Erastus Brewer
Underwoods
Beehive Seizes Store in Columbus May Bee Invasion
A swarm of bees overruns Cox and McMillian grocery in Columbus Indiana. Clerks and owners spray, trap, and winged insects sting staff and deter customers as bees rove the sugar shelves and rear door. Flypaper fails to deter the buzzing horde.
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Columbus
Ind
Cox & McMillian
Had Brain To Give Away
New York May 16 With four ounces of his brain removed Jacob Ritz twenty two years old of Brooklyn is preparing to leave St Marys hospital apparently in good health and in possession of all his faculties Ritz shot himself April 3 the bullet entering the side of his head A tumor formed between the brain and the wall of the skull and pressed upon the frontal lobes In removing this it was found necessary to take out about four ounces of brain matter Tests however showed that his sight and taste had not been affected.
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New York
Jacob Ritz
Brooklyn
St. Marys Hospital
Ritz
Earthquake Recorded Near Washington on Seismographs
An earthquake of considerable intensity lasting about an hour was recorded on weather bureau seismographs in Washington. Its origin was approximately 3,200 miles from Washington.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Chicago Markets Hogs Cattle and Sheep Report May 16 1908
Estimated receipts for today about 10 000 with yesterday at 22 875 hogs and 3 327 ships. Market slow from yesterdays close with prices 5 10 to 6 45 for various hog grades and cattle around 0 unchanged. Grain firm at 54 4 5 to 54 5 45 from Beach Wickham Grain Co.
John A Babcock Square Deal Ad Part 9
The North American Commission Company advertises reliable services with a promise of a square deal. The brief message emphasizes timely responses and dependable handling of inquiries and orders.
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The
North American Commission Company
Cleveland Street Car Strike Sparks Riots in City
May 16 in Cleveland a street car strike began with the company attempting to run cars, met by resistance as rioters pulled men from cars and damaged property. Police rushed to scenes to disperse crowds. Chief Kosler was struck in the neck and injured.
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Cleveland
Ohio
The
Evening Journal
Kosler
Alleged University Graft Stirs Ann Arbor Probe
Attorney General Bird holds a detailed statement from Secretary Wade on university platters amid a broader investigation. Superintendent Reeve offers a general denial and blames Wade, his brother in law. Both statements are secret as the regents weigh suspensions during the probe.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Bird
Wade
University
Reeve
Board of Regents
Fire Kills Three Children in Casteneau Home
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on May 16 a lamp explosion sparked a fire in the Joseph Lorenzo home at Casteneau. Pasquale Bonady and two Lorenzo children, ages six and three, died. an eight year old boy is missing and presumed burned. Mrs Lorenzo and her husband were badly burned while trying to save the children.
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Williamsport
Joseph Lorenzo
Casteneau
Pasquale Bonady
Lorenzo
Illinois Women’s Clubs hold twenty-fifth district conference
DuQuoin May 16 The annual conference of the Federation of Women’s Clubs for the twenty-fifth district covered eight southern Illinois counties with 120 visiting delegates. New officers elected include President Mrs H C Mitchell Carbondale and corresponding secretary Mrs Samuel White Cairo. Next meeting will be in Anna.
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Illinoisa
DuQuoin
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Illinois
H. C. Mitchell
Carbondale
Samuel White
Cairo
Anna
Canal Men Like Pie and Cake
Washington reports the canal commissary notes strong demand for cake and pie service in the canal zone. Daily production reaches about 600 pies and 400 pounds of cake with seven pie varieties offered. pies sell for 10 cents each and cake for 10 cents a pound.
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Canal
Washington
Istitemian Canal Commissary
Canal Zone
Literary figures join state accident insurance firm in Chicago
Springfield on May 16 reports George Ade John T McCutcheon and other literary and artist celebrities named as charter members of the State Accident Insurance Company of Chicago. The firm has been licensed by Superintendent Fred W Potter to operate an accident business under Illinois law as an assessment concern with no capital stock.
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Springfield
George Ade
John T. McCutcheon
The
State Accident Insurance Company, of
Chicago
Groyenance
Fred W. Potter
Sperry assumes command of San Francisco battleship fleet
Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry takes command of the fleet at San Francisco replacing Thomas who goes on leave until retirement in October. Also noted is the death of Detroit businessman Smith W. Ketchum at Buffalo from apoplexy and Republican state conventions in five states endorsing Taft. A fire in Minneapolis destroys the Central warehouse with a loss of $100,000.
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Charles S. Sperry
San Francisco
Thomas
Smith W. Ketchum
Detroit
Buffalo
Washington
North Dakota
Montana
California
Oregon
Taft
Minneapolis
Fever Closes the Schools in Williamsport Indiana
Williamsport Indiana closes public schools for the second time in four weeks due to scarlet fever. Two deaths have occurred from the disease.
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Williamsport
Ind
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