Five Great Bicycle Races At Decatur Day
Complex listing of entrants led by H H W Dronberger Terre Haute E W Peabody Chicago F R Hattersley St Louis and Kid Thompson Danville for five events on Friday including quarter mile to ten mile handicap races and a main 14 mile event. Handicappers to set seed tonight. results tomorrow morning.
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H. H W. Dronberger
Terre Haute
E. W. Peabody
Chicago
F. R. Hattersley
St. Louis
Kid" Thompson
Danville
Peabody
Chiago
H. H. Dronberger
Torve Haute
Ins Diann
Fluttersiuy
Loule
Stata
Shompaon
Johnson
Champalun
Campbell
Ponting
Aeet
Doastir Ridera
L. J. Rogers
B. la Hurka
Billy Murray
Ford
Bry. Vail
A. W. Diller
Quy Conkile
Bart Walmstey
Fae
Ono Quartur Mito
Milo Handicoap
Old Settlers Meeting at Riverside Park Tomorrow
The Daily of Wednesday reports the Macon Settlers Association annual gathering at Riverside Park starting at 10 AM. Program includes choral singing led by Old People's Chorus, speeches by W T Mottote and W Gilmore, committee reports, election of officers, and a horse-waiting area at the park. Ice cream and cake to follow at Jacob Troutman’s home four miles west of Decatur Tuesday evening. Everyone invited.
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Riverside
Macon
Riversity Park
Pblg
Corenven
A. Pritckett
Addresa
Weleninu
W. T. Mottote
Old People's Chorus
Wo. Gilmore
O11
Old People’s Chorus
Officara
Indies of Sharon
Jacob Troutman
Decatur
Reward Recalled for San Francisco Detectives
A Macon County man, W. H. Saylor of Harristown, sent laundry with a shirt containing $100 in drafts and money, a reward offered to San Francisco police detectives Ryan and O'Dea. They refused payment, citing duty, and returned a generous acknowledgment from the San Francisco police, praising the officers’ work and the community’s generosity. The incident drew headlines as the laundry misstep was revealed, but no reward was taken.
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Feho
W. H. Taylor
San Francisco
San Franciso
Macon County
Alex
Hugh Moore
Niantlo
Taylor
Ryan
O' Dea
Choy
Max
Yeyler
Bta
Ovary
Moscon County
Howe
Hte Boball
Waylor
Loral
Ryan and
O'Dea
Southern District
California
Strikers Camp Near Marietta Street Rally
Striking miners from Springfield linger in Decatur area camped near East Marietta Street, while leaders push to form a United Mine Workers chapter. Police hint at vagrancy action as some plan to ride freight trains back home. Taylorville mine resumes with part of workforce returning. Decatur bicycle firm Starrs expands with new agencies as retail and jobbing sales rise.
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Deven Allegad
Nfuere
Marietta Street
Har ‘Yietown
Moanegua
Springfield
Oflvers
Taylorville
Shumway
Charles Hershey Killed in Chile? Decatur Death Notice
Death notices report Charles Hershey, formerly of Decatur, killed while employed on the Santa Te railroad near Chil othe New Jersey. Also mentioned are deaths of Hiram Kincaid, Bertha Kresin, an infant of Scot family, and funeral for Mrs. Anna Herdwick with details of locations and military honors.
Life at Mr Zion Excursions and church events
A local life notes roundup covers a runaway accident involving Jone Fast-Religious Avent Hart during a G A 8 excursion via Buffalo Vermont, plus church activities at C P Church with harvest decorations. Ray D W Chock begins meetings at New Elope chapel, and O DP choir plans to lead an all day service at the chapel. An excursion to Mackinaw is discussed by C S society and Zion. Elderly couple Bateman sustains injuries when horse spooked near Mt ton elevator after a line broke.
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Jone
Hart
J.C Boyco
Vernone
Buffalo
Vermont
Boyoa
C. P
Ray. D. W. Chock
Paetor
New Elope Chapel
O. P
Alb
ODP
C. S. Society Ag Md Zion
Mackinaw
Thomas Bateman
Mt. “Ton
Cause of Death The Late Dr W A Barnes Succumbed to Heart Trouble
The remains of Dr William A Barnes who died suddenly at the Dansville sanitarium passed away Friday morning and arrived in the city Sunday evening. He was conscious of his illness and his death due to heart failure came as a shock to physicians and attendants. The body was taken to his son Albert Barnes residence on West Willim Street.
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Decatur
Oiring
Charlotte Barnes
Wi Barnes
Sanitarum
Dr Barnes
Phyaciang
William A. Barnes
Decatur Board of Atucation
Decatur Mbrary Board
Soulmaittes
New Presbyterian Church
Decatur Club
Eis
Danville
Decatur Public Brary Board
Docs Sur Club
D, C
Albert Garnes
W. G. Prestluy
Alexander
Chopin
McDowell
D. L. Bunn
George Dunston
F. P. Howard
Robert Mueller
W. H. Penholtogon
W. A. Preatley
W. H. Ponballogon
W. A. Barnes
William A Barnes
Dansville
Albert Barnes
Weet Willimatroet
Harnes
Arrests in Decatur Larceny Case and Bigamy Charge
Constable Harry Midkiff returns from Cincinnati to aid in recapturing H. H. Taylor, wanted for grand larceny including stealing books worth 100 dollars and clothing from a lawyer named Lindley, plus desecrating a portrait. Taylor’s brother aided in the arrest after a long manhunt. A separate telegram reports John Herrington’s marriage to Miss Annie Beattie at Iliopolis and Harrington’s alleged bigamy in Warrensburg. Also notes two births at local addresses and advertises Spencer and Lehman buggies and wagons.
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Harry Midkiff
Cincinnati
H. H. Taylor
Decatur
Cross
Taylor
Lindbey
Lindley
Iliopolis
Jobn Herrington
Annie Beattie
Mopolis
Harrington
Warrensburg
Sangamon County
Striking Miners Seek Shelter at Dougherty Hall Tent
Striking miners from outside Decatur seek shelter as local mines idle. Trades and Labor Assembly forms a committee to fund a large tent at the South Place, costing eight dollars a week, to house 126 visiting miners amid police concerns and debates over who is actually a miner. Debs meeting in St Louis looms as Decatur workers remain at work. George Rider’s son George escapes injury from a Rocky Mountain shooting incident after a stray bullet strikes near his mother. Real estate transfers and local sales follow, including Pool wheat seed offers from Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Co. Clinton Fair slated to feature a man hunting exhibition by Decatur hounds.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Decatur
Dougherty
Buth
E.R. Sonnanstine
W. J. Gilkeson
B. A. Winter
Stfakers
Conard
Utta
Big Place
Strikors
St. Louis
Aguayal
George Wider
David W. Rider
George
Rocky Mountains
Mra
Rider
Maniton
Denver
Jacksongills
Clinton
Decatur Blood Hounds
Bendaure
Florey
Robinette
Gilman
George Stooke
Food Crop Shortage in Europe Reported by Orange Judd Syndicate
The Orange Judd Syndicate of Agricultural Papers reports a Europe wide food crop shortage totaling 1,628,099,000 bushels. Wheat 300,000,000, rye 325,000,000, potatoes 1,000,000,000. The piece calls for supplies from the United States and references Springfield Massachusetts.
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Orange Judd Syndicate of Agricultural Papers
Coesco
Springfield
Mass
Sug
Orange Judd Syndicate
Ogttotteral Papers
Great Britain
European
Mine Operators Determined To Open Pittsburg Mines
In Pittsburg district miners strike action escalates as operators declare no settlement possible and vote to continue the strike while discharging committees and adjourning. Notices will be posted offering return to work or replacement of absentees.
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Pittsburg
Kruger declares end of British suzerainty at Volksraad
President Kruger told the Volksraad in Pretoria that British suzerainty over the South African Republic ceased. He cited conventions of 1354 1881 and 1884 noting a single word in 1884 confirming the change and drew loud applause from the assembly.
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Volksraad
Pretoria
Kruger
Great Britain
South African
Noted Gambler Al Hankion Killed by Folding Bed
Chicago Aug 25 Al Hankins a famed gambling figure in Chicago died today when a folding bed collapsed as he sat on it at Cottage Grove avenue and 30th street. He had run a gambling house and was brother to George and Jeff Hankins. County Court docket items include Charles Sparke fined for assault and battery three times, E B Lews for petit larceny, Virgil Smith abandonment of minor children, Lulu Wallace and Viola Johnson guilty of dis orderly conduct, and John Ethidge pleaded guilty to gambling with judgments listed. Laura Toland jailed for petit larceny, Peter Smith and Jack Caprieli fined for disorderly conduct. Mason County Road association forms to enforce public road laws.
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Chicago
al Hankins
Hanking
George
Jeff Hankins
Cottage Grove Avenue
30Th Street
Hankins
Hays
Hammer
Charlea Sparke
E. B. Lews
Virgil Smith
Lulu Wallace
Viola Johnson
Henge Ander
John Ethidge
Gamog
Laura Toland
Petit Larceny
Peter Smith
Jack Caprieli
Costa
Mason County Road Association
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Lhey
Aldorads Street
Wea
Lincoln Square
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Thera
OLD Settlers’ Meeting
Macon County Circuit Court
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James A. Folk
W. H. Black
Tsaura A. Benefle
George A. Benefiel
M. Borabors
Long Creek Station
A. M. Danely
Henry Lunn
Do’alsck
W. P. Gilmore
Beatty
Maron Township
Stain’s Grove
Emery
Ray
J. C. Hanna
P. P. Laughlin
Misa May Swan
John F. Wicks
H. Willard
M.B Spard
G. H. Lainhart
G. S. Edmonson
George Johnson
Her. E. B. Miltor
Springfeld
East
Fish Ward
Archie Nell
West Wood Stream
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Decature
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Storr
Maing
Texas
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Themr Satat
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Charles Hershey
Chilleathe
Chilothe
Sophia Hershey
West Maconstreet
Elmer
Bima Hershey
Myra
M.C Melchor
Hershey
Santa Te
Fiorshey
Arty
al. Morgan
Decatur Tea
Bose
W. I. Calhoun
R. T. Williams
John Armstrong
Henry Briggs
Martin Davis
Ll. Evans
Nathan Grover
D. B. Landig
R. P. Kyile
BR. J. Roberts
James F. Steele
Joseph L. Perry
R. H. Johnson
Dayo ‘Moore
Dacensod
8Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Kresin
Migg
Bertha Kresin
John Kroain
North Lawhber Street
C P. Scot
Mt.Zion Township
Mr. Zion
Alaf Taylor
Henry Orchard
East Eldorado Street
O. F. Crockett
West Mariette Street
Spencer & Lehman's
Peter Schuttler
Moline Farm
Cynthia M. Walsten
R. L. Walaton
North Decatur
Smith
Sherry E& Fankhouse
Stansaltz
Oasegsor
Asa W. Towera
W. T. J. Cooper
Couth
Rogger
Argenta
Lauren Litterer
Clara W. Ritchie
Warreneburg
George W. Marlon
Clara M. Ritchie
Ritchie
Warrenaburg
James L Hayer
Mendosia BH
Davis
Steven
Michigan
Shellabarger Mill and Elevator Co. Ang
Europe
al Hankion
Royal
Ma Bowder CO
New York
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