Isle of Wight and Spotsylvania Democrats Back Bryan at Mass Meeting
In Isle of Wight County and Spotsylvania County mass meetings today Democrats endorsed Bryan and elected delegates to state conventions. Isle of Wight adopted resolutions favoring the primary system, while Spotsylvania elected delegates to the State convention and endorsed Bryan. In Iowa, primary day looms with Gov Cummins and Sen. Alden Garst among GOP contenders, as hundreds of speeches heat the race for the U S Senate nomination.
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Suffolk
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Court House
Bryan
Roanoke
Fredericksburg
Spotsylvana
Nes Vucines
Iowa
Prihes
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Tratr
Two Factions Clash With No Contest In Meeting Delegates
Fragmented OCR text shows factions and delegates in a disputed meeting with names like Lom, Sherwood, Toa, Wats, and Charles Ger. It mentions a parade of road plans and electoral actions surrounding a party or group. The passage is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Charles Gerits
Ryan Silent On Bryan and Bend Ban Tied to Dome Run
Fragmentary news note appears to mix names and places including Ryan and Bryan with mentions of a dome and a run. The readable bits suggest a sports or event context but key details are missing, leaving uncertainty about date, teams, or outcomes.
Taft’s Memorial Day Speech Sparks White House Critique
Discussion swirls after Taft’s Memorial Day remarks referencing General Grant and Gen Sherman, with Secretary of War Taft criticized for indelicate allusions to drinking during a public tribute. Chandler and Foraker denounce the remarks while Howard defends Taft as the answered discussion extends into reactions from Grant’s circle and longtime political figures.
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William E Chandler
Senator Foraker
Gen Howard
Taft
Editorial on Grant memorial speech by Secretary Taft in New York
The piece argues Taft’s Memorial Day address praise of Ulysses S Grant acknowledges early faults such as drinking and failure in farming and business. It claims such flaws illuminate Grants later triumphs of self rehabilitation and leadership, likening his transformation to historic military victories and stressing a balanced appraisal of his career.
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Tafts
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Gerred BD
Grant
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New York War
Dalzell criticism of Taft eulogy sparks debate on propriety
The speech at Grants tomb draws fire as critics question whether Secretary Taft’s remarks insult the memory of General and President Grant. Debate centers on propriety, motive, and the line between tribute and political rhetoric amid Civil War veterans’ circles.
What Brand Is It St Louis Hsp to the New York World
A historic interview discusses Ulysses S Grant leaving the army by his own choice not fear of court martial. Gen Noble confirms Grant’s stable leadership under his command at Vicksburg while noting questions about drinking. Taft and War Department records are mentioned regarding a statement on Grant’s sobriety.
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Taft
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Troop at Winchester Captures Wagon Train
Citizens and Mayor of Virginia City welcome soldiers of Company G National Guard encamped at the recruiting station near Winchester. The wagon train was captured near Opequan Creek after a pursuit, dinner served under trees, and a ball game planned with local teams. Soldiers were invited to visit White Sulphur Springs and sightseeing tours are scheduled, withces Shenandoah Valley cadets visiting the camp.
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Winchester
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Sheridan
Cedar Cree
Washington
Lieut Johnson
Ant
Opequan Creek
Harry Biker
Winchestr
Lherty
Yoster Yims
Rouss Syayty
Company Nine
Tean
Shenandoah Valley
Victary Academy
Copper Company Finances And Director Changes At Amalga Copper
At the annual meeting of the Amalga Copper Company the retirement of James Smin from National City Bank and elections of Benjama Thayer John Feet and Join Bushnell to the board were announced. The report shows net income for the year ended April 30 at 67.07, with a surplus of 571,041, down from the prior year. The firm, wholly or partly owned by Amalga Copper, produced around 24,990,000 pounds of refined copper, using labor on 18,680,000 pounds of material, amid a depleted copper stock and adjustments in February 1908 to operating levels.
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Sterkhold
Amalgimited Copper Company
James Smin
National City
Bink
Opr Temory Benjama Thayer
Jle Ag
Inig
Amelgimaed Copper Company
Abor
Mmen Ie
Two Dead in Auto Wreck Near Ocean Parkway
Specal to The Washington Fox Newark reports a fatal car crash at Ocean Parkway and Fort Ham flo ave, where six men were in a vehicle traveling from Coney Island. Four died from twisted steel, two others severely injured, including Thomas Bolan and Willam P Goubeaud, both reported to have spouses and children. The article notes Bolan’s long service in Kings County Supervisors and Democratic politics, with surviving wives and children named Victor Vrandes and James Mibenna.
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Newark
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Cony Island
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Mortell
Willam P Goubeaud
Citdren
Thomas Bolan
Board of
Kings County Supervisors
Sevral
Victor Vrandes
Ames Mibenna
New York Loses Horse Cars After Fulton Street Line Ends
Five ancient horse pulled cars on Fulton Street in downtown Manhattan were withdrawn today ending a historic era in New York transit. The New York Club Rail tied company owned the line and began leasing cars against bondholders with a plan to reallocate trackage. Several Manhattan streets still observe horse powered cars in limited service.
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Bullon Steel Railroad Company
Strees
Manhattan
Taft speech on Grant draws cautious praise from senators
Senator Hopkins of Illinois says Taft stated only facts known to army men and would not affect the Chicago convention or polls if Taft is nominated. Senator Warren of Wyoming says he has not read the speech but was informed it contains no more than Grant's autobiographies. The debate centers on referencing Grant’s drinking and its propriety in political discourse.
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Naval Ousting Board Meets For Retirement Review
The board of rear admirals appointed by Secretary Metcalf met at the Navy Department to organize and preliminarily consider retirement applications. Succeeded by Rear Admiral C H Arnold after the death of Caspar F Goodrichs wife, the panel is part of the 1899 personnel act authorizing annual compulsory retirements to create vacancies for junior officers.
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New York Navy Yard
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Naval War College
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Naval Academy Middies Parade in Seamanship Display
Annapolis June week opening as the board of visitors inspects the Naval Academy with a formal reception by Superintendent Badger. Midshipmen form infantry brigade as the practice ship drills unveil sail handling, boat work, and fleet maneuvers while fourth company earns colors for general excellence and midshipman Lowry wins bantam wrestling.
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Dee
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Marguerie Clarke Austin
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Lowt
Itasca Prepares for 10000 Mile Revenue Cutter Cruise
The Itasca, now a Revenue Cutter Service training ship, sails from Norfolk Harbor with 40 crew aboard for six months of practice. Capt J F Reinberg commands. the voyage includes stops at Tazao and the Azores, destined for Yorktown next. The vessel recently altered at Norfolk Navy Yard for new service.
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Fight for Gambler's Riches in Probate Battle
Objections to Theodore Alley's will were filed by his brother and sister and two others claiming the paper titled The Ailes was not his last will and testament and not properly executed. They allege lack of sound mind and memory and say fraud and undue influence were used to procure the will.
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Feer
Auto Takes 60 Foot Drop At Chiprena Falls
Olaf Engers automobile plunged sixty feet into a stream in Chiprena Falls Wisconsin on June 1. The car landed in water and Enger escaped unharmed though the vehicle became unmanageable during a hill ascent. It backed to the roadside and somersaulted into the embankment.
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Murder Mystery in Paris Rocks City Model Scene
A Paris crime tale unfolds as a model reports jewels stolen from a concealed safe. Police detail preliminary proceedings and a potential clue involving a finger mint and a Bertillon expert. A magistrate reviews the case amid claims of a trained model selection scheme.
New Era of Women’s Rights Contested Across Nations
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Maj George Put on Trial for Irregularities in Accounts
Maj George charged at Fort Des Moines with irregularities in his accounts while in charge of Iowa recruiting stations. He pleaded not guilty to all but one specification, which he admitted, objecting that the court had no authority to compel intelligent pleading.
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