Burrows 10 preside Michigan statesman at Chicago convention
Chicago dispatch reports Republican national committee sub group naming temporary officers for the Chicago convention. Julius C. Burrows of Michigan named temporary chairman and John Br. Malloy of Columbus as general secretary with a slate of secretaries, clerks, and aides. Adjournment follows appointments, with most officials remaining in Chicago. Columbus correspondent notes Taft nearing 700 pledged delegates and first ballot certainty per Arthur I. Vorys.
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Chicago
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
John BR. Malloy
Columbus
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York City
Charles Brooks Smith
Cparkersburg
W. Va
Ernest Walker Smith
Hartford
Conun
Philip M. Hedille
St. Louis
M. J. Tolvin
Vintoo
Charles M. Siarger
Albilene
Kan
Allen Hollis
Concord
N. H
Thomas W. Williamson
Edwardsville
George A. Wilson
Des Moines
Asher C. Hinds
Washington
M. W. Blumberg
Empsirdet
William H. Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Taft
Alabama Democrats vote direct for presidential candidate
Montgomery Alabama May 18 for the first time voters in the states Democratic party directly select a presidential candidate in the Democratic primary. The ticket includes John A Johnson and William J Bryan and the candidate with a majority of votes will have Alabama’s delegation to Denver instructed for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
John A. Johnson
William J. Bryan
Alabama
Denver
Socialist convention adopts religion plank at Chicago meeting
The Socialist national convention adjourned at Orchestra hall in Chicago on May 18 after a lively debate over the religion plank. The final text declares the movement is an economic and political movement and not concerned with religious beliefs.
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Socialists and Religion
Chicago
Socialist National Convention
Orchestra Hall
American Life Saving Society reports 259 stations
The societies annual report shows 259 stations with 4,200 lifeguards saving 573 people from drowning in the last three months. In New York, New York City and Long Island waters led the state in rescues, with about four hundred saved in the state.
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New York
The
American Life Saving Society
Long Island
Auto Killing Called Murder in Second Degree
Seattle May 18 Guy and Stratton a wealthy lumberman was found guilty of murder in the second degree for running down and killing five year old Henrietta Johnson daughter of a laborer while she was returning from Sunday School January 26 in Seattle Washington.
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Seattle
Wash
Duma Rejects Bid to Lay Down Four Battleships
The budget commission of the Duma has rejected the ministerial demand to lay down four battleships in the current year. The decision came amid ongoing debates over naval spending and strategic priorities in St. Petersburg on May 18.
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Duma
St. Petersburg
Budget Commission of the
Mrs Pack Granted Divorce From Philippine Governor
Mrs Clara Pack of Kalamazoo was awarded a divorce from William A Pack a governor of a Philippine province after she testified cruelty and being forced to entertain objectionable American women while in the Philippines He was a former state legislator and a tall 6 foot 6 inch officer known as Tall Pins No charges of immorality were made against him
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Kalamazoo
Mich
John W. Adams
Clara Pack
William A. Pack
Philippine
Pack
Philippines
America
United States
Usurper’s envoys fail to win audience in Paris
Central office detectives guarded Bryan during his stay after a white man warned of threats against him at Willis J. Abbott’s office. In Paris four envoys of Mulai Hatud, the Moroccan sultan, failed to secure a hearing with Foreign Minister Pichon and later with President Fallieres, the envoy’s mission was rejected.
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Ence
Central Office
Willis J. Abbott
Bryan
Abbott
Paris
France
Mulal Hatd
Morocco
Pichon
Elysee Palace
Fallieres
Meat Plant Fire Rips Omaha Packing House
Omaha Nebraska May 11 8 000 000 pounds of meat burned when the old Omaha Packing company plant at South Omaha was destroyed by fire. Firemen had a narrow escape from death beneath a falling wall. Several other plants were threatened. Loss estimated at over 500000 dollars.
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Omaha Neb
Omaha Packing Company
South Omaha
Tve
Farman challenges Wright brothers in $5,000 air race
Henry Farman, leader of French aeroplane records, doubts current Wright reports and offers $5,000 to race in France. Wilbur Wright, asked about Farman's challenge and future plans, declined to comment on aeroplanes or his plans. The Wrights reportedly have a machine abroad and will sail to enter foreign contests before Fort Myer.
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Farman
Paris
Henry Farman
Wright Brothers
United States
Manteo
N.C
France
Norfolk
Associated Press Dispatch
Furnass
New York
Fort Myer
HOG AND CATTLE PRICES IN OPENING CHICAGO MARKETS
Chicago market report for May 18 1908 shows hog receipts estimated at 29000 with light and mixed packer grades trading from 5.15 to 5.50 and heavy shipping grades 5.10 to 5.42. Cattle and sheep lists reveal beves 4.75 to 7.25, cows and heifers 2.40 to 6.40, with beef and western stockers ranging 3.69 to 6.00 and lambs 5.00 to 7.40. Early prices ease slightly for sheep and mixed cattle as the market opens under steady to mixed demand.
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Texas
Revolt in a Reformatory at Pontiac Illinois
Inmates at the state reformatory in Pontiac mutinied against foreman A Burrell, and Henry Williams, a 25 year old Black man, was shot three times and hospitalized. About half the workers joined the mutiny and thirteen rioters were arrested. Williams seized a table lathe, Burrell fired, and three bullets struck Williams. Also reported, J Edward Boeck was sentenced at Sing Sing to six to seven years for jewelry theft totaling over 100000. He had been arrested in California and brought to New York.
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Pontiac, Ill
Overall
State Reformatory
Henry Williams
A. Burrell
Williams
Burrell
New York
J. Edward Boeck
Roeck
California
Wheeler's Daughter Wins Suit Against McClean Arms
Judge Phillips enters judgment for Miss Lucy Wheeler of Mobile Alabama administratrix of General Joe Wheeler estate. She claims 117625 for services rendered before his death and receives 2500 plus 200 shares of stock valued at 20000.
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Cleveland, C
Phillips
McClean Arms and Ordnance Company
Lucy Wheeler
Mobile
Ala
Joe Wheeler
Settlement Ends Most Actions Over German Bank Wreck
In Buffalo on May 18, all civil and criminal actions linked to the wrecking of the German Bank of Buffalo were settled for 80 000 dollars. Justice Pound granted orders making civil settlements effective and reserved on indictments for larceny and perjury, implying dismissal once the 80 000 is turned over to the bank receiver. Georger, former bank president, sold a controlling interest to A F E Appleyard of Boston before receivership. The 80 000 will repay depositors about 2 percent, totaling roughly 85 percent recovered by the receiver.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Eugene A. Georger
Georger
A. F E. Appleyard
Boston
Mc Govern Not What He Was In Six Round Draw
Terry Mc Govern and Young Loughrey fought a hard six round draw at the National Athletic club in Philadelphia. Mc Govern pressed the attack but did not resemble his former self. Loughrey earned credit with a solid defense and a knockdown in the fourth.
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Philadelphia
Terry McGovern
Young Loughrey
National Athletic Club
McGovern
Longrey
Detectives Guard Bryan During Washington Visit
Unknown to himself William J. Bryan stayed in the capital for two days last week to attend governors conference and was guarded by detectives during the visit.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Cenfer
Turmoil on Cleveland Street Car Strike Day
Cleveland street car strike erupts into violence with damaged tracks and torched wires. Motormen, conductors assaulted. Mayor Johnson vows to enforce order as Amalgamated Association leader arrives from Chicago. Authorities seek mediation while service improves and crowds disperse.
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Cleveland
Municipal Traction Company
John A. Babcock Ghibago III. Write Me Any Time
Personal note urging contact and promising a square deal. The fragment suggests an informal ad or message seeking communication, with no clear date or location.
United States retains amateur court tennis title at Queens Club
The United States keeps the world amateur court tennis championship after Jay Gould of New York defeats British contender Eustace H. Miles at the Queens Club. Miles had held the British title, but Gould won to reaffirm American supremacy in the sport.
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London
United States
Jay Gould
New York
Eustace H. Miles
Queens Club
Injunction Against Unions in Butterick Dispute
Federal Judge Hunt in Helena Montana on May 18 granted an injunction restraining the Butte and Anaconda Typographical unions from interfering with the business of the Butterick Publishing company of New York.
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Helena
Mont
Hunt
Butte and Anaconda
Butterick Publishing Company
New York
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Michigan Statesman
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Vorys
Ohio
Macauley
Weeld
Bays
Wright
Beach- Wickham Grain Company
Foreman
Wheeler
Keven
Nebraska
Johnson
Tom Johnson
Miles Avenue
Internati
Maho
Association of Street and Electric Railway
Chiccago
John Fuhler
Mayor Johnson
Traction Company
John A. Babcock
Is WiTtt
North American Commission
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