Warner in Illinois Race Talk Sparks Political Hopes
Chicago August 29 Congressman Vespasian Warner of Clinton weighs gubernatorial bid as he meets Senator Hopkins and Decatur leader Hugh Crea. He confirms considering candidacy, plans statewide tour, and prioritizes farming after the corn season. Warner to speak next Wednesday at Sparta with Governor Yates expected, and to address settlers at Kenney September 1.
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Chicago
Warner
Crea
Decatur
Macon
Illinois
Goy
Yates
Howfer
Sparta
Ranh County
Kenney
DeWittity
Rockford
Hamlin
Nineteenth
No Verdict Yet In Vermil County Jail Riot Case
Danville Aug 29 The jury deliberated since noon today in eight-man riot trials tied to the Vermil Harris County jail disturbance on May 25. Judge M W Thompson waited past midnight for a verdict but none reached. a sealed verdict may come later if jurors agree. Reported disagreement centers on guilt of five and acquittal wishes of three jurors.
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Danville
Vermil H County
M. W. Thompson
Thompson
It Pick Presidential Candidate for Colombia
Aug 29 report from Colombia states a committee has been appointed to elect a candidate for the republic presidency for the next term. The details specify the committee’s composition and process but do not name individuals or dates.
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Colombia
Con
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of the Republic
Kaw River Expected to Fall Tonight after Rise
City, Mo., Aug 29 reports the Kaw continues to rise but is forecast to begin falling tonight. Residents say no damage occurred locally and waters remain steady along the riverfront.
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City
Kaw
May Go 10 War With Colombia
May go to war with Colombia over the Panama canal issue. Debate at Oyster Bay outlines three paths including proceeding under the 1846 New Granada treaty, pursuing the Spooner law route via Nicaragua, or delaying action until Colombia negotiates anew. The piece notes U S insistence on no amendments to the treaty and calls any revision blackmail, with war a likely outcome if the canal is dug under 1846 terms.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Hay
Colombia
New Granada
Panama
United States
Panal
Nicaragua
Beaupre
Bogota
Little Republic
Ecnador
Peru
Chile
Great Britain
Oregon
Mexico
Pacific
Darien
Spanish officers arrested over queen mothers trip to Vienna
Madrid reports thirty officers from a frontier garrison were arrested for conspiring to prevent the queen mother from returning to Spain from Vienna where she visited her daughter. The queen mother is unpopular with the army which blames her for Cuba and the Philippines losses.
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Spain
Vienna
Army
Cuba
Philippines
Galeb Powers Found Guilty in Goebel Affair
Georgetown Ky Aug 29 in Scott county circuit court the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree against Caleb Powers in the Goebel assassination case. Powers, once secretary of state under Governor Taylor, was sentenced to death after a third trial. Public opinion split along party lines with Democrats claiming guilt and Republicans denying it. The trial began August 3 and Powers offered a gubernatorial pardon which the judge did not admit.
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Georgetown
Scott, County
Caleb Powers
Powers
Taylor
Goebel
Erie Railroad Wreck Near Newburgh Junction Kills One
One man died and fourteen people were injured when the first section of a milk and passenger train collided with the second section near Newburgh Junction, PLN OW HE EE Turner New York. The dead man has not been identified and nearly every passenger was hurt.
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Turner
N. Y
Erie
Newburgh Junction
President Draper Home After Summer Outing
President and Mrs. A S Draper and daughter Miss Charlotte return from Lake Placid New York area after a productive summer. The president shows health improvement and spent much of the season in New York state. Miss Charlotte and Miss Clara Gere joined in July while Edwin stayed here and with Dr Kemp in the west.
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A. S. Draper
Charlotte
Lake Placid
N. Y
Failure Due to Big Combines in Coffee Trade
Brooklyn reports the failure of Dannemiller and Co., coffee merchants, for 500000 dollars is attributed to the big coffee combines in their price war. A Canton, Ohio bank loss was denied.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Dannemiller & Co
Canton, O. Banks
Turkish Troops Offend Austria In Macedonia Incident
A Uskub dispatch reports Timparji Turkish troops fired on the Austrian consulate in passing through the city. No injuries, but this may heighten Austria-Ottoman tensions. Also, Monastir seized Sarafoff correspondence showing aid from pan Slavist Russians. In Macedonia outbreaks expected next week and reserves may be called as war with Bulgaria looms.
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Uskub
Timpanyi
Austria
Porte
Sarafoff
Monastir
Constantinople
War Office
Macedonia
Spring Football Trip From Champaign To Chicago And Spring Lake
Coach Woodruff Acting Football Manager Ralph Horr and players George Bronson Hazelwood and Harmon left Champaign on Saturday morning for Chicago. They joined the Varsity squad heading to Spring Lake Michigan in the evening. Palrweather did not go with the delegation. Stelle of McLeansboro rode the train. George Huff remained in Champaign visiting family. Preliminary practice starts Monday as Woodruff plans moderate training to assess the squad before they return Sunday evening September 15.
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Ralph Horr
George Bronson
Hazelwood
Harmon
Champaign
Chicago
Spring Lake
Mich
C. A. Palrweather
Stelle
McLeansboro
George Huff
Rothgeb
School Board Approves New Textbook Changes
At Friday night’s regular meeting the school board voted to adopt New Century physiology for all grades with no cost to students. Eighth grade will also try Meyers Brook and Spiro arithmetics. Semi-flant copybooks will be used to reduce worn pages.
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Meyers & Brook
Spiro
Deeliic
Baseball Stars Hurt in Wreck
Napoleon Ohio August 29 A special strain carrying the Cleveland and St Louis American league teams was wrecked early today. The sleeper containing the Cleveland players was wrecked Injured were pitcher Sudhoff wrist cut and sprained center fielder Heidrick face cut and leg bruised second baseman Lajoie face cut and knee sprained.
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Napoleon
St. Louis
Cleveland
Sudhoff
Heidrick
Lajoie
Dippo Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses
Chief Keller returns from Monticello with Charles Dippo who faces a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Dippo, a tacksmith, allegedly claimed unpaid wages after Walter Hadler had already paid him while B R Hammer was away. A warrant issued after Hammer learned of the double payment.
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Keller
Monticello
Charles Dippo
Dippo
B. R. Hammer
Mr. Hammer
Champaign
Walter Hadler
Regatta Off Due to Storm Delays and Rescheduling
The Reliance and Shamrock II yacht race at Highlands N J was declared off today by the New York Yacht Club regatta committee because a heavy two day storm lashed the coast with 30 mph winds and constant rain. They will race Monday and continue daily until a cup winner is decided. Otis Eddy, Illinois Mason elder, marked his ninety ninth birthday August 28 after seventy seven years in the fraternity.
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N. J
Heliance
Shamrock Iif
New York Yacht Club
Reliance
Shamrock
Rockford
Til
Otis Eddy
Ilinois
Trade Outlook Says No Mood Decline Despite Pessimists
New York August 29 There is no sign of gloom in trade and industry despite fears of a securities decline. The weekly Dun & Co report notes cautious progress, improving technical strength, and expectations of brighter conditions. Buyers are optimistic with rising New York activity and a robust fall trade amid ample supplies and renewed steel demand.
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New York
JH. Q. Dun & Cos
Texas
Brass theft arrests chase in Illinois Central yard
Railroad special officer Fred Giese observed two men near the Illinois Central yards as brass thefts continued. One man fled with a valuable piece while Giese pursued. George Putnam was detained after a warrant. his partner escaped. Putnam was held on a state warrant and bond set at 160 to await grand jury action.
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Ilinois Central
Fred Gleee
Giese
George Putnam
Roy Ludwig
Putnam
Springfield
Company M Boys Return From Camp
Members of Company M arrived home Saturday afternoon after a week at Setine field camp. Some did not return due to qualifying for contests on the rifle range.
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Company M
Setinefield
Chicago Pride Day Car Crash Involving J W Cleaveland
An afternoon incident on Chicago Pride Day saw a streetcar collide with a vehicle carrying J W Cleaveland and Marly of the city. Two other people in the car and two more bystanders were injured to varying degrees. Authorities reported no fatal outcomes.
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Chicago
J. W. Cleeveland
Marly
Cleaveland
Roosevelts Orders on Beirut Attempt to Seize Ports
Washington Aug 29 United States Vice Consul William G Magelesen escaped an assassination attempt in Beirut as bullets missed him. President Roosevelt ordered Rear Admiral Cotton to proceed to the Levant with ships to pressure Turkey if American demands are not met. Loomis and Letshman discuss possible naval demonstrations to protect American interests and return caution to the East amid rising tensions.
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Admiral Cotton
Beirut
Porte
Washington
United States
William G. Magelenen
Syria
Hina
Oyster Bay
Brooklyn
Bap
Machias
Gelsxen
Turkey
Letahman
Leishman
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Can Board
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Constantinople
Su Ravadal
Loomis
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Magelesen
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