State Committees Form Campaign Management Teams
Republicans and Democrats name officers and committees for campaign work. The Republican state central committee lists officers and groups including state chairman Roy O. West and treasurer Charles G. Eckhart, plus executive, organization, speakers, transport, finance, and literature panels. The Democratic committee re elected Charles Boeschenstein as chairman and George Cooke as secretary, with Ernest Hoover as treasurer and A. W. Charles and Alderman Thomas Scully named vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Roy O. West
Edward St. Clair
Charles G. Eckhart
TP. Hitch
Fred A. Busse
James Pease
Charles Vail
John A. Wheeler
Walter Reeves
G. de FP
Kinney
James Cowley
E. J. Mitchell
Thomas J. Healy
Fred M. Blount
H. J. Emerson
G. de F. Kinney
J. A. Painter
H. A Marsh
H. H. Bancroft
W. G. Hermann
Transportation
Clarence Buck
Joseph Bidwill
Perry, Ellis
William Grote
H L. Emerson
Frank L. Smith
Thomas Scully
Chicago
Gold Found in Cabin Hidden by War Era Family
Reverend William H. McCann, longtime Baptist minister in southern Illinois, recovers over 400 dollars in gold found concealed in a dilapidated cabin once linked to the McCann family. The money was hidden by the mother decades ago and long unseen until children discovered the tin can during play. The minister confirmed the sum and plans a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McCann
Illinois
McCann
St. Clair County
Belleville
Franklin County
Wairfield
Illinois girls back from trip after prize voyage
Twenty-two women from Peoria, Aurora, Quincy, Springfield, Council Bluffs, St Paul and New York returned after eight weeks abroad. They toured Glasgow London and continental Europe, collected nineteen Paris hats, and held a contest to meet kings with Bessie Evans of Springfield winning by sighting the King of England the Kaiser and King Leopold. Miss I M Egan of Aurora praised American fashion and hairdressers over European offerings.
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America
Peoria
Aurora
Quincy
Springfield
Council Bluffs
Iowa
St. Paul
Paris
New York
Bessie Evans
England
Kaiser
Leopold
Miss I.M. Egan
Chicago
France
Man Steals Twenty-Ton Steel Bridge in Vermilion County
George Proctor pleaded guilty to stealing a twenty ton steel bridge that had been replaced after May floods. He surrendered after weeks in hiding and disclosed his confederates. The bridge was found in a junk yard, sold for old metal, and hauled away at night.
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Vermilion County
George Proctor
Proctor
Yacht Sinks Skiff After Collision Near Hardin
A merrymaking skiff on the Illinois river was struck amidships by the yacht May Flower and cut in half. Mrs. May Appleman of Alton drowned after being knocked unconscious and sinking. The others aboard, Albert Combs of St. Louis, Walter Stillwell of Alton, and Kate Lamar of Hardin, were thrown into the water.
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Ilinois
Hardin
May Appleman
Alton
Albert Combs
St. Louis
Walter Stillwell
Kate Lamar
Pastor's Son a Bandit Returns Loot After Years
Edgar L Offlighter foreman at Powers planing mill in Springfield was robbed in February 1907 by two highwaymen. A pawn ticket and $5.50 later the watch was returned. A gray haired stranger later identified the suspect as W J Hyde, son of a New York minister now in Indiana penitentiary. Hyde plans to start life anew after release in three months. A Buffalo postmark sent a draft for the stolen goods and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Edgar L. Offighter
Powers’ Planing
Springfield
Offlighter
Indianapolis
W. J. Hyde
Indiana Penitentiary
Buffalo
N. Y
Short State Items Sparked by Drowning and Riots
Harry Herman of Paris drowned in Indianapolis while traveling with excursionists. Springfield faced new damage suits over race riots, total expected around 100000 dollars. Burling ton yards at Galesburg saw two accidents, one fatal to J. J. McCarthy and injuring W. C. Ronald. C. G. McLeod, McLeansboro bank president, died in St. Louis at his sister's home, a Christian Science adherent. Edward Hammers shot at his wife then killed himself at his Kewanee home. Company F, Fourth Illinois, expects 1083 dollars due for Spanish American War service. Edward Sloan fatally shot Milton Smith after a quarrel in Marine. Sloan claims self-defense. Frank Jakuel and Sophie Alberts to wed in Chicago Sept 8. their engagement dates to 35 years ago in Germany. Canvassing board confirms gubernatorial primary nominations. J. J. Butler, 50, collapses at Windsor Clifton Hotel in Chicago. Edward Cummings aids a physician. cause listed as heart disease. Allen Mallory weds Mrs. Sarah Marsh in Toledo after a trip. joked about Ohio birth and marriage. A new trolley line linking DuPage County with Chicago via Wheaton to West Chicago incorporated as Chicago Wheaton and Western railway with 10000 capital. Sophia DeMuth delays vacation to prosecute Hickory Bill Hutchinson for neglecting horses. Hutchinson fined 15 dollars.
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Harry Herman
Paris
Indianapolis
Springfield
Burlington
Galesburg
J. J. McCarthy
W. C. Ronald
C. G. McLeod
McLeansboro
St. Louis
McLeod
Edward Hammers
Kewanee
Fourth Illinois Regiment
Edward Sloan
Marine
Milton Smith
Smith
Sloan
Frank Jakuel
Nebraska
Sophie Alberts
Sterling
Chicago
Germany
Deneen
Smulski
Rose
J. Butler
Dwight
Monroe Street
Windsor-Clifton
Butler
New York
Edward Cummings
Tutler
Allen
Mallory
Toledo
Sarah Marsh
Morris
Whitney
Cleveland
DuPage County
J. Sidney Condit
J. Percy Strickland
D. W. Peters
R. B. Tabor
H. C. Wood
Sophia DeMuth
The
Humane Society
Alton
Hickory Bill’ Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Brothers Drown At Highland Park Lake Rescue Effort
Donald Weimers 16 and Edward 10 drowned while bathing with friends at Highland Park near Laurel avenue. The elder brother died after reaching his younger sibling in a deep lake hole and wrapping his arm around him as waves pulled them under. Bodies recovered within minutes but resuscitation failed.
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Highland Park
Donald Weimers
Hero
Edward
Donald
Bad Outlook for Apples Says State Experts
Illinois apple orchards face a near total failure in yield after a tour by State Horticultural school members led by State Superintendent Francis Blair. Most orchards will yield little fruit. a few locales may be fair. Scab disease worsens, harming foliage and threatening next year's crop. Col J W Stanton’s Richview farm reported the most apples. Blanke farm near Nashville expects about 5,000 barrels, roughly half a crop.
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State Horticultural School
Francis Blair
Illinois
Col. J. W. Stanton
Richview
Blanke
Nashville
Lanterns Draw Thieves to Medora Peach Orchard
Stephen Day, a Medora fruit grower and local politician, devised a lighting scheme to deter peach thieves. The plan backfired as lanterns attracted thieves who stripped every tree, leaving Day and others frustrated as authorities failed to catch the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medora
Stephen Day
Day
Stephen
Second Poison Victim Death Prompts Coroner Verdict
The Hampshire mother, Mrs. Matthew Berna, says she feared death and wanted to take her children. Two of her three children died after ingesting carbolic acid. George at 2 months died immediately, Lena at 1 year died next day. The coroner's jury found the poison was given while she was temporarily insane, heat blamed by physicians. The husband is prostrate.
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Mother
Hampshire
Matthew Berna
George
Lena
Death by cucumber mystery in Alton girl case
Miss Cora Balbridge a 16 year old from Alton planned suicide by cucumber juice after claiming love disappointment. She soaked several cucumbers in water and ate the largest before drinking a potion hewn from vegetable juice. Her condition is described as serious following the attempt. A recent East End dance pavilion fight is connected to her mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Misa
Cora Balbridge
Alton
Cora
Springfield Seeks State Payment for Riot Damage
Springfield officials plan to shift liability for riot damage to Illinois arguing state troops lacked ammunition and were restrained from charging the mob. They claim the city bears no responsibility since depredations occurred after the state militia took control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Veterans Parade Through Toledo Streets Dedicates Fort Meigs Shaft
Toledo correspondence describes veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic marching with flags and bands, 150000 visitors, excursion trains from Ohio and neighboring states, a 3000 child banner, and the Fort Meigs monument dedication marking a shift from tents to permanent lodging for the forty second encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Grand Army of the Republic
William H. Taft
Harris
Foraker
Brand Whitlock
Burton
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Peace League Leaders Name Roosevelts Honorary Head
President Roosevlt named honorary president of the Peace and Arbitration League formed from the North Carolina Congress. Senator James B. McCreary of Kentucky serves as active president. A New York group, the League of Peace, proposes a world federation with a world court and Interparliamentary union, planning an electoral college of about 100000 leaders to choose a world executive termed peace maker. A Berlin meeting of the Interparliamentary Union is set for September. Race riot tensions in New Orleans over Marie Bolden tribute prompt mayor Behrman to curb meeting amid popular sentiment, with prominent Black leaders urging restraint.
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Peace League
Peace and Arbitration League
North Carolina
Roosevelt
James B. McCreary
Kentucky
New York
League of Peace
Legislative
Interparlia- Union
Berlin
Hidk Orleans
Behrman
Marie Bolden
Cleveland
Elizabeth Acker Plays Her Game Through Hard Choices
Elizabeth Acker, a college freshman, faces a choice between staying in school and helping her mother. She resolves to continue her studies, seeking life beyond campus and finding fulfillment in new friendships and work at a settlement house. A teacher encouragement and a compliment from Jack Kearney affirm her decision.
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Elizabeth
Elizabeth Acker
Jack Kearney
Jack
Postman Turned Writer Jack London Early Fame Tale
The New York Sun notes London’s youth details from Oakland where he passed a civil service exam to become a carrier before his writing success. As a high schooler in Oakland he wore a blue sweater and rode a battered bike, writing monologues for the school paper that outshone its quality. He was briefly jailed for addressing an outdoor Socialist meeting in city hall park, fueling his image as a genius or a “bug.”
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Jack London
London
New York Sun
Boston
Oakland
Cal
Oakland High School
City Hall Park
Panama Canal progress praised by Roosevelt and Hyde note
President Roosevelt hails the Panama Canal commission report as showing greater than expected work under Goethals, praising hygienic conditions and urging wage equalization and better disability provisions while ordering swift implementation of recommendations. Cocaine mail prohibition expands nationwide amid rising habit among urban populations.
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Special Commission
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Goethals
Canal Zone
New York
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New Orleans
Pardner
United States
Post Office Department
Congress
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Newport
Hampton Roads
Scott
West Point Academy
Wright
Washington
Oliver
James J. Hill
Edward H. Harriman
Berwynd Syndicate
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