Foraker and Aldrich tied to oil interests in era
A dated discussion rebukes charges against Senator Foraker over Standard Oil ties while highlighting Senator Aldrich as a pivotal, close ally of Big Oil. The piece notes Harriman’s links to Standard Oil, White House overtures, and GOP power struggles over campaign finances and policy shaping during reform debates. It references editorial reactions, quarreling with charges, and calls for accountability from Hearst.
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Ohio State Journal
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Evangelist predicts end of world in Indiana sermon
The Rev. John J. Marton preached in Evapabile Indiana that the world will end on October 25. He warned that the present perilous times signal the destruction by fire, urging warning to listeners statewide.
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Indiana
New York City
Carnegie Ball
Us Hitchcock
Bryan
Ind
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Directors Reveal One Million Dollar Question
A director meeting scene unfolds in New York with a plan to raise twelve or possibly thirteen million dollars. The chairman frets about extracting such sums from current resources and fears city government may block fare increases while the board weighs despotism versus poverty.
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Robinson
Owelve
Smith
Alarm at Terre Haute rabies scare follows canine bite
Fragments describe a rabies scare in Terre Haute after a dog bit a person and caused an animal to be sent to the state lab. Police plan action, while a separate note mentions Buick auto racing results in Indianapolis. The text is garbled but indicates public health response and local racing news.
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Pasteur
Lowest stage in fifty years at White River city
Irersburg Idaho Sept 22 White river has fallen to its lowest stage in fifty years intake pipes still submerged eighteen inches but city council likely to ban street sprinkling dust on highways four inches deep farmers halt ground breaking corn not in good condition watermelon crop burning up yields under 30 remaining water shortages affect area. Local sports note mentions St Simons game details and Hartig home run.
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Idd
White River
Snakes by the Thousands Trek Toward the Wabash Rivers
In Sullivan County extraordinary numbers of snakes move toward the Wabash from the east amid dust clouds on rural roads. Farmers report first sighting Thursday afternoon near Merom, with many killed at a construction camp and around 250 workers tallying dozens of reptiles, including garter snakes and a rattler. The event marks an unusual upsurge in sightings after days of heat and drought.
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Birgele Rire
Wabash
Meron
Jonas Ball
Turman Township
Jet
Sullivan County
Republican tariff critique and economic distress rhetoric
A public address by former Treasury Secretary Shaw under Roosevelt attacks the 1907 Panic as the worst in history, criticizes Aldrich's tariff policy, and portrays Republican governance as causing unemployment, soup houses, and financial peril. It cites Pittsburgh and Chicago citable press reports of soup kitchens, and endorses a shift toward Bryan in November.
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Baseball Standings and Scores Across the American League
St Louis beats Washington 8 to 6 as Powell returns to the mound for the Browns. Chicago shuts out Philadelphia. Cleveland tops New York 5 to 3 amid scattered errors. Detroit wins 4 to 2 with a home run in the ninth. In the National League, Cincinnati defeats Boston, Brooklyn loses to St Louis, and New York bests Pittsburgh 2 to 1. Philadelphia sweeps a doubleheader against Chicago 2 to 1 and 4 to 1.
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Bergett
Blair
Luke
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Hape
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Brooklyn
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Fatterien
Bliss
Tossahy
Caicago
Loui
A. Histon
Whstingtos
The Washerwoman Revenge Show Tonight at Theatre
A fragmentary note indicates The Washerwoman Revenge plays tonight at the theatre. Details are unclear but the performance is scheduled for the evening.
Markets Live Stock Trading Summary 1908
Kansas City markets show mixed live stock quotes across cattle hogs and sheep. Reports include western steers buyers averages, native stockers, calves and feeders, and export steers with varied prices. hogs range from bulk to heavy cuts, and sheep and lambs show yearling and packer values. Also notes of corn oats prices and local entertainment listings for the evening.
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