Walther League meet in Jackson reports strong growth
The eleventh annual national convention of the A. Walther League, with about 200 delegates from eastern southern and central states, met in Jackson. Officers elected include President Louis Hohnsbehn and Secretary Edwin Gross. Reports show steady membership gains and strong finances amid active discussion by leaders from Chicago Milwaukee and Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Walther League
German Lutheran Church
Jackson
Charles John
Chicago
California
G. E. Spiegel
Mich
H. Svick
Milwaukee
Rev
Ruesskamp
I. C. Kelling
R. P. Kreinhemler
Federal official hurt in Jackson elevator accident
Henry H. Smith journal clerk of the National House of Representatives for fourteen years was badly hurt when an elevator in the Carter block carted he was thrown to the floor injuring his spine and requiring hospital care during a visit to Attorney General Charles A Blair His condition is precarious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Smith
National House of Representatives
Jackson
Charles A. Blair
Carter Block
Conkey May Open Plant in Holland
A Holland report says W. B. Conkey may relocate his publishing plant or part of it to the city if Chicago union troublemakers persist. He is quoted as saying he will build a branch establishment there if conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey
Holland
W. B. Conkey
Chicago
Drowned Man’s Body Recovered After Lake Search
The body of Leroy English was found about eight feet deep in the lake at South Peaven where he disappeared while bathing. A life-saving crew spent nearly ten hours dragging the lake before locating him a few feet from his point of disappearance.
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Leroy English
South Peaven
Main Street
Gatterman
South Street
James Wilson
Marshfield
Ind
Mary Burgess
Michigan Guard Brigade to Attend Kentucky Maneuvers
The state military board orders the entire Michigan National Guard brigade to participate in army maneuvers in Kentucky next October. No state encampment will be held this year. The brigade will be issued khaki uniforms.
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Kentucky
State Military Board
Michigan National Guard
New East Shore Line Aims Against Pere Marquette
Proponents plan an east shore line between St. Joseph and Holland spanning to interior State points via the Interurban, operating in direct opposition to the Pere Marquette Railroad. The project signals a major shift in regional transport and could reshape competition and routes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
East Shore
St. Joseph
Holland
Interior State
Pere Marquette Railroad
Falls 700 Feet and Lives at Calumet Mine
Joseph A Rochelle aged 20 fell 700 feet down No 7 incline shaft of the Calumet mine while repairing rollers. He slipped and landed headfirst but survived, the accident reported from the ILeela branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Rochelle
Ileela
Calumet
Tie
Local telephone gains, farms join, and rising costs noted
The Plymouth area sees about twenty five farmer subscribers for the new local telephone. A drowning occurs near Palmer as Ruth Appleby ages 11 falls into a water-filled stump during berry picking. Lumber prices rise with whitewood trees valued at $400 for sixteen. Ingham County reports 757 arrests in six months, Clinton County only 26. Brown City electric plant to be municipally controlled and enlarged. Sturgis merchants push for their own exchange to supplant current phones.
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J. A. Spencer
Austin Knight
Mary Bradich
Retta Devaist
Shiawassee
Owosso
Miss Devaist
Newbury
State Sunday School Association
Upper Peninsula
Hancock
Thomas E. Brown
Oakland County
Robert Wiley
Lagrange
Ingham
Clinton
Brown City
Sturgis
Aurora Hodge
Denison
Iowa
Grand Rapids
Herman Edward
Salt Lake City
Utah
Carr
Michigan
Houghton
California
Two Big New York Brokers Fail in Market Collapse
The panic steepened as Talbot J. Taylor & Co and W. L. Stow & Co, large New York stock houses, failed amid heavy selling. James R. Keene, tied to Talbot J. Taylor, reports a personal loss of about 1.5 million while distancing his fortune from the firms. Liabilities for Taylor may reach 6 million. Stow & Co. debts estimated 1.25 to 2.5 million as the market dumps up to 1,000,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot J. Taylor & Co
W. I. Stow & Co
James R. Keene
S’riday
T. J. Taylor & Co
W. L. Stow & Co
Stock Exchange
New York City
Southern Pacific
Atchison
Baltimore and Ohio
Reading
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Pennsylvania. Talbot J. Taylor
Foxhail Keene
Taylor
Keene
Stow & Co
Mer. Keene
Mr. Taylor
United States Steel
James R Keene Financier and Wall Street Legend
The article profiles James R Keene a financier whose wealth rose and fell across decades. It recounts his origins in England 1838 to California 1852, varied early jobs, later mining and stock ventures, and multiple fortunes. It notes his son Foxhall Keene and daughter Mrs Talbot J Taylor and the Talbot J Taylor Co brokerage tied to his family.
Indian Seeks No Aid as Indians Take Work Ethic
Interior Department officials say Indians are improving their self reliance. Formerly dependent on rations, many now work on railroads and road projects earning fair wages. Sioux in North Dakota pursue employment on reservations and in construction, while Navajos and Standing Rock groups find railroad work. Government support shifts toward promoting work and self sufficiency, though some still rely on tribal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Sam
Commissioner Jones
Indian Bureau
North Dakota
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Standing Rock Agency
Missouri Confederate Veterans reunion at Columbus set in late September
Short notes report the Missouri State reunion of Confederate veterans scheduled for Columbus on September 24 25 and 26. Gen Odon Guitar a Union veteran will give the welcome address and Senator George G West will provide the response.
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Missouri
Columbus
Odon Guitar
George G. West
E. Townsend
St. Louis
Townsend
Gen. Grant
Slump Lays Heaviest Losses Across Railways and Oil
The New York Stock Exchange records dramatic net declines from 1902 highs to recent lows. Southern Railway falls 17 points while Standard Oil drops 120. Total shrinkage in American railways and industrials is estimated at over 5 billion dollars, with bonds down about 1.6 billion. A table traces principal declines from 1902 peaks to Friday’s lows.
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New York Stock Exchange
Southern Railway
Standard Oil
Ono Jzu
Northwestern Cecscocscomee
United States Steel
Asiy
Rock Isla
Dokya
Rock Island
Atchison
Coccessesee Oom
Sosvees
Uy &F
Baltimore & Ohio
Usha
Canadian Pacide
Tilly Lackawanna
Erie
Hocking Valley
Wong
Illinois Central
Louisville & Nashville
Wis
Manhattan
Las
Metropolitan
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Ely
Wisconsin Central
Consolidated Gas
New York Air Brake
Peoples Gas
Ooo
Pullman Cin
Ccc
Tennessee Coalseeeee
STM Western Union
Fuller May Soon Retire From Supreme Court
Chief Justice Fuller, aged and in poor health, plans to resign from the Supreme Court bench soon. He has delayed settlement until Congress acts, and his desire to retire is said to be prompted by ill health and longing to be free from duty.
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Supreme Bench
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Judge Retires After Salary Increase for Federal Bench
The law passed last winter raises federal judge pay. A retiree with over ten years on the bench and past age 70 now qualifies for full pay. He will receive $2,500 more per year, compared with last year when his salary stood at $12,500.
Clergy names and milestones across churches and colleges
The Rev Langdon O Stewardson was installed as Hobart College president. Chaplain Nave of the U S Army plans a return to the Philippines. Rev Dr Joseph Ayres of Sidney Ohio, age 96, is cited as the world’s oldest Methodist preacher. Rev William G Murphys has moved to Rome. Jacob Riis’s religious journey is traced from Lutheran to Episcopalian. Rev J W Crosa of Lawrence Mass, Harvard’s oldest living graduate, just turned 95.
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Nave
United States Army
Philippines
Joseph Ayres
Sidney
Ohio
Wiliam G. Murphys
American College At
Rome
Eternal City
Jacob Riis
J. W. Crosa
Lawrence, Mass
Harvard
Illinois Race Riots and Lynching After Mob Attacks
A six hour mob in Danville Illinois overpowered police and troops to lynch and burn a Black man named Metcalf after a confrontation with Henry Gatterman. The mob also assaulted the county jail and city prison, leaving many wounded as soldiers fired to disperse the crowd.
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Danville
Metcalf
Henry Gatterman
Gatterman
IL. Thurlock
Oklahoma building contract for fair let at $15,500
The contract for the Oklahoma building at the St. Louis World’s Fair has been let for 15500 dollars. The Oregon delegation plans to ask Congress for 700000 dollars for the Lewis and Clark exposition.
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Oklahoma
Oregon
Congress
Roosevelt and Burton feud over Jerusalem scheme fallout
The article notes a rift between President Roosevelt and Senator Burton of Kansas after Burton publicized a confidential letter related to the Jerusalem World’s Fair scheme. It outlines Burton’s rise, the fallout, and potential patronage effects. It also covers War Department finances, cigars bribery case, Manchuria trade readiness, stamp book profits, and other department updates.
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Roosevelt
Burton
Kansas
Senate
Jerusalem
St. Louis
Washington
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