Bryan at Forest Park Labor Picnic on Injunctions Debate
William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Tabor Day picnic in Chicago arguing for jury trials in contempt cases, defending labor reform platforms while contrasting Taft's views on injunctions. He tied labor's gains to broader democracy, noting trusts vs unions and urging robust use of the ballot for fair distribution of toil. A 20,000-strong labor parade preceded the event.
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Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Forest Park
Tme
Labor Organization
Taft
Democratic Party
Bryan
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL WORK AT LONDON ART TEACHERS CONGRESS
The public school exhibit from over fifty U S cities at the London congress draws favorable comments. Charles M. Carter of Denver plans further showings in Leeds Dublin and Paris. US collections are given to Russia New Zealand and Bohemia. The Lemion advance school exhibit on art and industry proves equal to or surpasses foreign displays.
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London
America
International Congress of Art Teachers
Charles M. Carter
Denver
United States
Leeds
Dublin
Paris
Russia
New Zealand
Bohemia
Lemion
Advance School
Taft Plans Coast to Coast Post on Stump Tour
Taft has left Middle Bass Island for campaign activities and asks the Republican national committee to map a six week speech itinerary. He seeks a coast to coast trip with speeches from the train and favors Missouri Nebraska Kansas Iowa Illinois Indiana and New York in the route. Hitchcock, Republican chairman, reaches New York to oversee eastern headquarters through Maine election day.
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Middle Bass Island
William H. Taft
Republican National Committee
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
New York
Taft
Hitchcock
Maine
Republican campaign text book for 1908 issued
New York Sept 7 The Republican campaign text book for 1908 has been issued by the Republican national committee It is a volume of 336 pages and contains in detail an explanation of the various questions under discussion in the present presidential campaign and the attitude of the Republican candidates thereto contrasted in some cases with the pres-
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New York
Republican National Committee
Repubblican
Education of a Prince in Berlin Seeks Empire Finance Insight
Berlin reports that upon the emperor's suggestion Crown Prince Frederick William will extend his study of internal administration. He has reviewed the interior ministry for over a year and proposed reforms. He will enter the finance ministry for three months to learn revenue and expenditure, then move to the marine ministry and other public service areas.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Ministry of the Interior
Finance
Ministry of Marine
Publico Service
Murder in a Drunken Rage in St. Paul
Joseph Eisenberger, 38, shot his wife in a drunken frenzy then killed himself in St. Paul. Two children watched from the yard as the husband, a driver for a local brewing company, fired three shots that hit his wife, two through the temple. The motive remains unknown.
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St. Paul
Joseph Eisenberger
Eisenberger
Hughes To Be in Demand in National Campaign
Youngstown Ohio September 7 Republicans note the Ohio campaign marks a strong demand for Governor Hughes of New York beyond his state. His speech here was described as very eloquent as the national effort begins.
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Hughes
Youngstown
Ohio
New York
Authorities near truth in Roberts shooting on Atlantic City boardwalk
Atlantic City officials say they know more than disclosed about the Charles B. Roberts Jr. shooting ten days earlier. Mayor Stoy indicates the shooter will likely be identified soon as Roberts rests comfortably in hospital with favorable condition.
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Roberts
Atlantic City
N. J
Charles B. Roberts, Jr
Battimore
Stoy
Sickles Reunited With Long Absent Wife After 27 Years
General Daniel E Sickles and his Madrid raised wife reunite in New York after a 27 year separation. Mrs Sickles, with her son Stanton, stays near the general at Brevoort House. The two live in separate homes while maintaining contact with Edna and Stanton.
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New York
Daniel E. Sickles
Madrid
Spain
Fifth Avenue
Ninth Street
General Sickles
Edna
Stanton
United States
Athens
Tragedy of Sickles Life and Adultery Trial
General Sickles, first US congressman tried and acquitted for killing Philip Barton Key, faced a scandal over suspected adultery with Key after his wife was accused of infidelity. He lived in Washington and served in Congress in 1859 when the affair surfaced.
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General Sickles
United States
Philip Barton Key
Sickles
Washington
Congress
Key
Sickles and Key duel affair ends with reconciliation note
The duel over the wife of a man who had sheltered Sickles led to Key being fatally shot and dying within three days. Key, son of the author of the Star Spangled Banner, was killed after confronting Sickles. The court acquitted Sickles, who later restored the wife to his home and explained forgiving her as not crimes. The article also reports Reading, Pennsylvania workers will face longer hours, with notices posted announcing extended shifts at locomotive and car shops.
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Jem
Key
Sickles
Reading, I’a
Reading Company
Markets Chicago Hog and cattle prices steady on Sept 7 1908
The markets report estimated hog receipts at 25 000 with leftovers 3428. Hog prices range from 6 30 to 7 00 for light and mixed grades, 6 30 to 7 50 for shipping, cattle at 20 000 with 6 000 westerns slow but steady, sheep steady.
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Texas
Chicago Market Reports Sept 7 1908 Cattle and Sheep Prices
Official receipts yesterday 7264 shipments 856 estimated receipts today 25000 left over 3428. Market slow gentle steady with air of quality. Cattle and beef prices listed for various grades and categories. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co at 544 545 Postal Telegraph Bidg Chicago.
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Beach- Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Babcock promises a square deal
A brief note from John A. Babcock asserting confidence in receiving a fair, square arrangement. The message emphasizes integrity and dependable treatment in dealings.
Forest Fire Wipes Chisholm From Map In Minnesota's Iron Range
Gov Johnson calls for aid as northern Minnesota forest fires devastate Chisholm and surrounding districts. About 12,000 homeless, millions in property damage across St Louis Carleton Itasca and Douglas counties and northern Wisconsin. Nashwauk and Buhl saved by fire walls and all night work. Chisholm left in ruins with only a few buildings standing and a 125000 high school amid scorched streets. Insurance losses around 500000 with total damages estimated at 1,750,000 plus.
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St. Paul, Minn
Johnson
Minnesota
Duluth
Minn
Chisholm
Mesaba Range
St. Louis
Carleton
Itasca
Douglas County
Wisconsin
Bubl
Nashwauk
Buhl
Creat Mesaba Iron Range
Tents Rush To Hibbing After Chisholm Fire Disaster
Hibbing, five miles west of Chisholm, shelters about 1 000 refugees and expects 3 000 more as the Duluth and Northern railway mobilizes tents and supplies from Duluth. A white city grows near Hibbing while relief committees prepare to house the destitute, many miners without funds, awaiting insurance payments. Oscar La France, editor of the Chisholm Tribune, escaped as his office roof ignited, illustrating the rapid spread of the blaze and urban displacement.
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Hibbing
Chisholm
Duluth and Northern Railway
Duluth
Oscar la France
Chisholm Tribune
Man Must Seize Opportunity When Found Quote
A Bacon quotation notes that a man must seize opportunity as often as he finds it, underscoring initiative and readiness in pursuit of chance moments.
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