Monument Dedication Sparks Debate on States Rights
A Nebraska ceremony at Wyuka cemetery honors Brigadier General John M. Thayer with remarks by Col. Thomas J. Majors and John Cowin. Cowin warns that renewed state rights rhetoric threatens national welfare and could endanger the Union, recalling secession-era fears.
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Lincoln
Neb
John M. Thayer
Nebraska
Wyuka Cemetery
W. M. Gillespie
Wesley Barr
Thayer
Thomas J. Majors
Peru
John ©. Cowin
Omaha
Safe was not robbed in Milwaukee heist claims
Investigation into the United States Express money robbery raises doubt that the safe was rifled. About $60,005 remained untouched and accessible to anyone who could open the safe, suggesting the loss occurred during transit to the railway station. Police aid and a careful inspection followed as Superintendent McDonald lacks definite details.
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Milwaukee
United States Express Company
McDonald
Secretary Rose Office Receipts Reported for Year Ending Oct 1 2007
Springfield Illinois receipts from the Secretary of State Rose office total 8574.31 for the year ended October 1 2007. Since Jan 10 1897 the office has earned 3757235. Under new laws raising corporation license fees the office is funded such that half of the fees cover all expenses.
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Springfield
Ill
Rose
Public School Teachers From The North Banned
At a Forbes bivouac United Confederate Veterans meeting in Clarksville Tennessee a resolution declared school commissioners should not hire any teacher educated in the north for public schools whether white or colored the measure reflecting regional sentiment expressed in Nashville October twenty eight.
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Nashville,lenn
Forbes
United Confederate Veterans
Clarksville
Jury finds George Makown guilty in factory arson case
Des Moines Iowa, October 28. After almost eighteen hours the jury convicted George Makown of Webster City of destroying by fire the Northwestern Felt shoe factory.
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Des Moines
George MaKown
Webster City
Northwestern Felt
Canned Pears Improve With Stick Cinnamon
If canned pears taste flat they can gain flavor by adding stick cinnamon during cooking. The warm spice enhances sweetness and depth, making a simple fruit dish more aromatic and appealing.
Mystery Death in Lansing as Car Strikes Pole
Peter A. Ralston, prominent Lansing insurance man and Elk, was found dead in a street with his head battered. An automobile robe and two derby hats lay beside him, suggesting a vehicle collision with a telephone pole after which he lay undiscovered until dawn. Police pursue clues and seek the car owner. He was about 55, with a son and ties to real estate.
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Lansing
Mich
Peter A. Ralston
Ralston
Elks
Phelps Sues Rockefeller for 50000 Damages
Ada C. Phelps, represented by her husband George T. Phelps, sues John J. Rockefeller and others alleging a conspiracy to monopolize crude petroleum prices and that the plaintiff was robbed of 50000 through these actions. George H. Phelps is a law partner of Prosecutor William L. David and has been active in Ohio cases against the Standard Oil company.
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George H. Phelps
William L. David
State of Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt's 49th Birthday Observed Quietly at White House
Washington on October 28 reports President Roosevelt marking his 49th birthday with no public celebration. He continued his usual Sunday routine of worship, work, and recreation as friendly congratulatory messages arrived by rail, telegraph, and telephone at the White House.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Major Don G Lovell Dead at Tacoma Church Meeting
Major Don G Lovell died of heart disease during a board meeting at the First Church of Christ Scientists in Tacoma Washington He was 66 a past commander of the Department of Washington and Alaska G A R and a member of the Loyal Legion Born in Tonia Michigan he served in the Civil War with Michigan troops and later with Custer
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Tacoma
Wash
Don G. Lovell
First Church of Christ Scientists
Department of Washington
Alaska
Loyal Legion
Lovell
Tonia
Mich
Michigan
Custer
Battle Expected in Morocco Near Mogador
Paris reports a likely battle between Mulai Hatid’s army and the Anflous tribes supported by the imperial garrison. Twenty-four hundred men are said to be involved with 1,200 imperial troops nearby in Mogador harbor. French warships are in place to protect Europeans there.
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Paris
Morocco
Mulai Hatid
Mogador
Taft Escorted on Manila Dagupan Line First Ride
Secretary Taft inspected the partly completed Manila Dagupan railway project and rode 25 miles on the inaugural passenger train. An accident occurred near the terminus as a flat car ahead derailed, nearly striking his car, which mounted the derailed wagon.
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Manila
Taft
Manila Dagupan
Farmers lose suit over Oceana railroad investments
One hundred forty two Oceana county farmers who invested in the railroad promoted by Marshall Butters of the Ludington Mason and Oceana County Rail road company failed to recover their investments before Judge Sessions at Hart. They will start another action.
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Muskegon, Mich
Oceana County
Marshall Butters
Ludington, Mason and Oceana County Railroad Company
Judge Sessions
Hart
New York
J. P. Morgan
New York Trust Company
Skeleton exhibit tied to Steve Adams murder trial
In Rathdrum Idaho on October 28 exhibits from the Steve Adams case were handed to J A Foster county clerk for use at the trial which will resume tomorrow. The items include a skeleton alleged to be that of Fred Tyler the murdered man and defense attorney Clarence Darrow represents Adams.
Doctors Can Combine in Bremer County Fee Case
Judge Kelley rules that medical attendance and surgical skill are not commodities under the anti trust law. He issues a writ of habeas corpus for Dr W A Rholf of Waverley, one of fourteen Bremer county physicians indicted for raising fees.
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Charles City
Kelley
W. A. Rholf
Waverley
Bremer County
Clearing House Warns Banks to Demand 30-Day Notices
Chicago and other cities move to issue Clearing House certificates and require 30 days notice from savings account depositors to prevent cash drains. Officials say banks remain strong and action is precautionary amid New York stringency led by J P Morgan.
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New York
Bryan
He rode the whirlwind that is how Morgan is characterized
New York October 28 banking authorities describe J P Morgan as a forceful figure amid a volatile financial climate. The New York Situation notes that Morgan’s leadership shaped responses to liquidity concerns and market turbulence.
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Morgan
New York
Bryan Sees No Financial Panic For Nation
William J. Bryan stated there will be no national financial panic while the country remains prosperous. He argued New York’s fears stem from unwarranted depositor timidity and that Roosevelt’s remarks are not to blame for conditions in the city.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
New York City
Banks Agree to Stop Cashing Large Checks in Midwest
Representatives of banks in St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth reached an agreement to discontinue payment of money on checks certificates of deposit or drafts except for small sums. For the present funds will be supplied to bank correspondents, with banks certifying checks only on balances in their hands.
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St. Paul
Minnapolis
Duluth
Clearing House to issue certificates for bank protection
The Omaha Clearing House association announced a temporary measure issuing Clearing House certificates to safeguard commercial interests. Banks in three cities reported full solvency, with notices required at sixty and ninety days to protect against a drain while averaging no local cause for action.
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Omaha
Middle West
Omaha Clearing House Assocation
Roosevelt Congratulates Cortelyou on Crisis Handling
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary Cortelyou praising his handling of the financial crisis and extending congratulations to conservative and substantial business men who acted with wisdom and public spirit.
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Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Washington
Alsn
Markets Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices October 28 1907
Market reports show hogs steady to higher early then closing slow and weak with light hogs 5 65 to 6 20 mixed packers 5 60 to 6 25 heavy shipping grades 5 30 to 6 20 rough 5 30 to 5 50 cattle and sheep weak with beef and western cattle ranges and 40 000 sheep noted in the week’s receipts overall official receipts yesterday 4522 and shipments 2317 with totals for week 110320 receipts 26056 shipments.
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Texas
Classified Notice from Washington Furnishings Firm
A short public notice from J. W. Culver & Co. of Washington Iowa offers furnishings cataloged under their Chicago line dated October 28 1907 with contact phone 741.
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J. W. Culver & Co
Washington
Iowa
Chicago
John A. Babcock Demands a Fair Square Deal
A brief note expresses insistence on a fair, square deal from John A. Babcock, stating the expectation clearly. No additional context or details are provided beyond the demand.
Parcel Post Scheme by Postmaster General Meyer
Postmaster General George von L. Meyer will urge Congress to equalize parcel post rates and weight limits for domestic and foreign mail, extend service to rural routes, and establish postal savings banks. He spoke at a Union League dinner, calling current policies unfair and proposing a 5 cent first pound and 2 cent for each additional pound up to eleven on rural route deliveries.
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Philadelphia
George von L. Meyer
Congress
Union League Club
Boon to the Farmers from Proposed Parcel Post Improvement
The Postmaster General argues the parcel post plan will aid rural customers by enabling purchases by telephone or postal card, boost country merchants, and raise postal service revenue. He cites immigrants sending savings home and advocates postal savings banks with 2 percent interest and $500 yearly limit, to be deposited in national banks in the districts of first posting.
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Starope
Post Office Department
Europe
Congress
Society Girl Aimee Lloyd Arrested on Forgery Charges
Mrs Aimee Lloyd of San Francisco formerly Amy Sickle a society girl from Winona has been arrested at Rochester Mina on charges of forging several checks. Some were reportedly drawn on the Citizens Trust and Saving Bank of Chicago.
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Winona
Mina
Aimee Lloyd
San Francisco
Amy Sickle
Rochester
Citizens’ ‘Trust and Saving Bank of
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Isa Forty-Niner
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Justasa
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Indianapolis
Chicago Clearing House Association
J. B. Forgan
First National Bank
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Ilinois Trust and Savings Bank
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American Trust and Savings Bank
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Grain Market
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The
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