Taft Bryan Combine on Campaign Finance Bill
Two likely presidential contenders join on a reform to require publication of campaign contributions. Taft cites a written pledge and Bryan's telegram presses for swift passage, as lawmakers haggle over reserve levels and currency limits under a proposed emergency currency plan with a three year life and a $500 million cap.
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Taft
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
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Culberson
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William J. Bryant
Currency Bill Hangs on Senate Verdict After Talks
Washington May 27 reports show Senate and House conferees on currency bills meeting three times with a tentative agreement after the third session. The path forward hinges on Senate acceptance of the proposed compromise amid ongoing partisan maneuvering and anticipated votes.
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Washington
Senate
House
University suspends student after disorderly conduct plea
In Ann Arbor on May 27 George Van Brant of Kansas City and Thomas C Wanty of Grand Rapids pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in Justice Doty's court after a Pipe and Bowl club incident. Van Brant was fined 50 dollars plus costs and suspended by the university for one year.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
George van Brant
Kansas City
Wanty
Justice Doty
van Brunt
University
Editorial writer Philip L. Allen dies at 29 in New York
Philip L. Allen, editorial writer for the New York Evening Post, died at St. Luke's hospital from typhoid fever. He was twenty nine, former Washington correspondent for the Evening Post and the Boston Transcript, and son of the late Professor William E. Allen of the University of Wisconsin.
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New York
Philip L. Allen
New York Evening Post
St. Luke's Hospital
Allen
Washington
Evening Post
Boston Transcript
William E. Allen
University of Wisconsin
Jerome Denounced Prosecutor Spares aM No Declares His Office a Disgrace
Elizabeth New Jersey May 27 District Attorney William T Jerome of New York County faced final proceedings before Commissioner Hand in a case over alleged dereliction of duties. Franklin Pierce for the complainants filed a brief, and Jerome began his summing up.
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Elizabeth
N. Y
William T. Jerome
New York County
Commissioner Hand
Hughes
William A. King
New York City
Jerome
Franklin Pierce
Pierce
Jerome on Bryan case and grand jury duties in the Perkins matter
Jerome defended his judgment against yellow journalism and political pressure in the New York Life Perkins $50,000 contribution case. He argued Bryan's election could affect securities values and noted officials across New York financial institutions aided the Republican committee. He said he sought a judicial decision but Judge O'Sullivan declined and the judiciary feared Morgan’s associates and press scrutiny.
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New York Life Insurance Company
Perkins
New York City
Republican Party
Bryan
O'Sullivan
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jerome
John A. McCall
Battle Hymn of the Republic refrains and verses
The excerpt presents the abolition era hymn with lines about the coming of the Lord, marching truth, and divine justice. It quotes imagery of fire, swords, and trumpets to convey a moral cause.
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Battle Hymn OF the Republic
Guilty of Disgraceful Conduct in New York County Prosecution
A 200 page district attorney brief argues that William Travers Jerome's conduct as New York County public prosecutor endangers society more than murder. It accuses Jerome of withholding evidence from the March grand jury and claims he would have refused to sign an indictment against George W Perkins. The brief contends the DA used a campaign contribution shield, propping a broader attack on Jerome and Perkins.
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New York County
New York
William Travers Jerome
Jerome
March Grand Jury
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Pierce
Jerome denounces charges as flimsy and mendacious
Jerome accuses the charges against him of being flimsy and mendacious and asks the commissioner to note that the complaint was not verified "information and belief." He says he has lived all his life in the city of New.
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Jerome
New
Testimony Ends as Hearing Breaks for the Day
A committee addressed a grand jury with strong remarks. One speaker denounced as a liar and charged with improper actions, insisting he has earned only his salary. Jerome defended further lapses while Commissioner Hand adjourned the hearing for the day.
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Jerome
Hand
Wedding of Miss Elizab... Shaw Oliver and Frank K Stevens
President and Mrs Roosevelt attended the Washington wedding of Miss Elizabeth Shaw Oliver, eldest daughter of Assistant Secretary of War Robert Shaw Oliver, to Frank K Stevens of New York. Rev Roland Cotton Smith officiated at the Oliver residence on N street. Eben Stevens, brother of the groom, served as best man. the bride was given away by her father. Stevens is Yale 1907 graduate.
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Elizabeth Shaw Oliver
Robert Shaw Oliver
Frank K. Stevens
New York
Oliver
N Street
Northwest
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryce
Roland Cotton Smith
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Eben Stevens
Alexander H. Stevens
Yale
Topeka Sheriff Destroys $2,500 in Confiscated Liquor
In Topeka on May 27 Sheriff Wilkerson destroyed $2,500 worth of confiscated wine and bottled whisky from 1907 seized in drug stores and joints. Police chief also destroyed $8,500 worth of liquor kept in the jail basement for some time.
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Topeka
Kan
Wilkerson
Slayden Attacks West Point Filipino Education Plan
In the House debate on the military academy appropriation bill Slayden of Texas denounced the Senate amendment to educate four Filipinos at West Point. He called it a cheap bribe and a bid to bind the United States to the Philippines, warning the four could lead revolts. The conference report passed and the bill heads to the president.
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Washington
United States
Philippines
Man cites eighteen year wait to win divorce
In Muncie Indiana George W Cline a glassworker filed for divorce from Mary Cline claiming she abandoned him eighteen years ago The circuit court granted a decree of separation noting the long absence Cline said he waited but doubted she would return Judge Lefer approved the divorce despite the lack of a reconciliation statement
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Muncie
Ind
George W. Cline
Mary Cline
Cline
Hogs and cattle market summaries from Chicago May 27 1908
Market notes report receipts and prices across hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs show mixed ranges from light to heavy shipping grades with steady to higher tones. cattle and sheep exhibit steady to strong bids with numerous price bands and daily receipts. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company Postal Telegraph Bidg Chicago.
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Beach- Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
Central American Court of Justice Inaugurated at Cartago
In Cartago Costa Rica on May 27 the Central American court of justice was inaugurated with broad regional participation. United States High Commissioner Buchannan announced a cable from Elihu Root authorized by Andrew Carnegie to fund 100000 for a Peace Temple for the court, symbolizing peace and civilization in Central America. The cheers honored Costa Rica’s President Gonzalez Viquez and Carnegie’s enduring contribution to regional peace.
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Cartago
Costa Rica
Central American Court of Justice
Washington
Costa Ries
Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
United States
Mexico
W. L. Buchanan
Enrique ©. Creel
Buchannan
Republic
United States of America
Elihu Root
Gonzalez Viquez
Carnegie
Central America
North American Commission Company Promise of a Square Deal
A terse exchange asserts that the North American Commission Company will provide a square deal to the reader, emphasizing reliability and consistent performance in dealings. The message underscores trust and straightforward business terms without additional details.
City of the Stone Age Unearthed at Berkeley Campus
On the University of California campus a buried ancient city with massive walls is uncovered by the Berkeley society for physical research. Professor Veril leads investigations that may prompt scientific excavations if findings prove sound. Several months of quiet work anticipate a future, methodical dig.
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Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Berkeley Society For
Veril
Physical Society
Night Riders Must Pay in Kentucky Suit
Paducah Ky May 27 The Hollowell night rider suits have been settled with the plaintiffs receiving 15000 dollars A few weeks earlier Robert Hollowell won a 35000 dollar verdict in U S court against twenty nine alleged night riders of Calloway County who were accused of raiding his home and forcing his family to flee the state
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Hollowell
Robert Hollowell
United States
Calloway County
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