Life Filled with Honor Bryan's rise and fall in 1896 1912
United Press recalls William Jennings Bryan as the era defining Democrat who rose to power at the 1896 Chicago convention over free silver and fell after the 1912 Baltimore convention shift toward Wilson. It notes his 18,000 mile campaign, McKinley’s victory by 271 to 176 electoral votes, Hanna's orchestration, and the era's harsh press view of Bryan as a radical torch bearer.
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United Press
William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago
United States
Silver Dick” Bland
Missouri
Nebraska
Hill
Gland's
Bryan
William McKinley
Mark Hanna
Ohio
McKinley
Charles Evans Hughes
Last Words At Dayton Funeral Speak Of Sleep
In Dayton Tennessee July 27 the dying man murmured a late phrase about sleep to house keeper Mrs Chens before napping and dying during an evolution trial. Reportedly a last public utterance was a prayer at the papal church that moved listeners.
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Dayton
Tenn
Sings Own Song Yesterday at Program Here
H R Sorensen presented an original fox trot at the Innovation program with Mrs. Glen Reynolds and Theodore Anderson. Sorensen wrote both words and music but has not chosen a title yet, with several possible names suggested. The piece drew applause and may be published soon, with Barth City Quartet considering a rewrite.
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H. KR. Sorensen
Sorensen
Glen Reynolds
Theodore Anderson
Barth City Quartet
Deverybody
Young Woman Reported for Fast Driving
Police receive two complaints about a city woman who drives a Hudson at 45 to 50 miles per hour on highways and at night in town. Noise from the car occupants prompts city officers to investigate, with potential appearance before Judge John M. Blair.
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Omciais Fast Hight
John M. Blair
Tragedy Follows Mexican Clash Killing Youth
Manuel Martinez age 12 died when a revolver shot struck him during a drunken brawl between two Mexicans in Galesburg. The two combatants fired twice each, one bullet piercing the boy’s heart. Both assailants were wounded and under police guard in hospital. The incident drew the child from his home as he watched the fight unfold.
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United Prensr
Galesburg
Manuel Martinez
Boland in Accident at Normal Bridge
J L Boland reports his Ford struck the Normal bridge west of the city shortly after one this morning. He says bright headlights blinded him and he could not see the bridge. no injuries. Vehicle to Fisk's for repairs. Also notices a DeKalb Lodge No 14 A F and A M meeting Tuesday at 7 with third degree work and lunch.
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J. L. Boland
FOO
DeKalb Lodge No
DeKalb Tops County in Clocks Motors and Pianos
DeKalb township records show 46 clocks and watches, 142 Victrolas, and 523 pianos among taxable personal property. DeKalb leads in automobiles motorcycles and motor trucks with 1551 vehicles, while Sandwich records 196 Victrolas and 283 pianos, and Kingston reports the most sheep with 828.
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DeKalb
Afton
Sliaaeec A
Marth
Pierce
Paw Paw
Milan
Clinton
Mayfield
Cortland
Victor
Sandwich
Kingston
Genoa
South Grove
Vaw Paw
Kingston Township
Scott Must Go On Trial for Insanity Soon
Russell Scott, twice saved from hanging by 11th hour reprieves, will face a jury in Judge Joseph David's court one week from today to determine sanity or insanity. Judge David ordered no delays and warned attorney William Scott Stewart. A special 100 jurors venue is to be called. If found insane since sentencing, Scott may be confined to a state hospital and could face hanging if later found sane.
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United Press
Chicago
Til
Russell Scott
Joseph David
David
William Scott Stewart
Scott
Kennedy Returns from Vacation From Fire Department
Jackson Gene Kennedy of the fire department returned yesterday from his annual vacation and says he is ready for most anything. Harry Jackson follows Kennedy on the vacation list and will be absent from the station for the next ten days.
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Clayton Kennedy
Fire Department
Harry Jackson Follws
Kennedy
Weather outlook for this area with isolated storms
Partly overcast conditions with probable local thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Forecast calls for light winds and possible brief showers as temperatures dip tonight in this region.
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Ilinds
Gooler
Thief Wounded at Creston Is Going to Live
Dan Cannon 62 was wounded by Sam White during a Creston store break in. An x ray showed a shotgun slug piercing the spine causing temporary paralysis. Cannon, who claimed Chicago origin and California son, walked the Lincoln Highway collecting rides and carried burglar tools and keys. He surrendered to authorities as his condition stabilized.
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Creston
Rochelle
Dan Cannon
Ogle County
Oregon
Cannon
Sam White
Chicago
California
Lincoln Highway
Attendance at Annies woods Sunday services drew record crowd
A large audience filled the Annies woods Sunday evening for the community church services the season's largest turnout. The De Kalb band opened at five with a pleasing program joined by the junior choir from First Lutheran who sang several selections. Creed Brawneer impressed with a fine solo prompting calls for another performance. Rev E W Magnusson of First Lutheran led the devotional hour and delivered a short sermon.
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Annies Woods
de Kalb
First Lutheran Church
Creed Brawneer
Brawneer
E. W. Magnusson
Pootlorse
J J Halloran Funeral Held This Morning
Funeral services for J J Halloran of North Tenth street were held at St Marys church at nine this morning with burial in St Marys cemetery. He died Saturday afternoon at St Marys hospital after a brief illness, having been a patient since Wednesday. The death came as a shock to friends, as hospital reports earlier indicated improvement before he collapsed. An obituary could not be prepared today for the bereaved family.
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J. J. Halloran
Tenth Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
J M Halloran
St. Mary's Hospital
Mr. Halloran
Tomore
Former Pastor Bucks Dies After Long Ministry
Rev. Charles A Bucks former pastor of Waterman M E church died Thursday night at his daughter Mrs Gustave Kneussl in Ottawa. Born December 19 1842 in Pottsville he joined the Rock River conference in 1869 and served Waterman Mendota Aurora and Chicago among other churches with a long ministry.
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Waterman
Charles A. Bucks
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bucks
Gustave Kneussl
Ottawa
Pottsville
Par
Rock River
Waterman, Mendota
Aurora
Chicago
Eisenberg Returns From 1000 Mile Southern Trip
H W Eisenberg bookkeeper and office manager at Fisk Motor Company returns to the city Saturday after completing a 1000 mile auto trip through southern Illinois and Indiana. He regards the vacation as very pleasing and says other company staff will take vacations in turn.
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H. Eisenberg
Ilinois
Indiana
H. W. Eisenberg
Fisk Motor Company
Picnic Draws Large Crowd With Many Winners
A DeKalb area company picnic drew many employees and members for a full day of events. Winners in morning races included Walter Walkonen and Julius Gerlick in the 100 yard dash and Peter Kizis in the 50 yard dash for younger boys. A ball game between American Steel and the Insulated Wire Co. ended 8 to 4 in favor of DeKalb’s Sycamore team. Separately, gold and platinum valued at about 250 dollars were stolen from the dental offices of Drs. J. A. and A. C. Spickerman in the Boardman-Groughton building, with burglars entering via a transom and damaging multiple works.
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American Steel & W Company
Walter Walkonen
Julius Gerlick
Oris Pamuchina
Peter Kizis
Wainio Nori
Billy Blaz
Anna Monkovich
Ruth Gibtes
Francis Dujmovich
Ila Wainio
Martha Swanson
Martha Massilano
Florence Blaz
Jessie Thwaites
Edith Larsen
Raino Walkonen
Matt Sekolowsky
William Kizis
G. W. Anderson
Donal-ars
M. Bicamich
T. Huntzicker, Jr
Vic Snyder
Leo la- Moth
Harry Wilton
Everett Edwards
Carl Sederberg
Harold Johnson
Richard Lawson
Jaume Riley
T. Huntzicker
O. C. Deatley
Gus Browman
Ernest Abramson
John Benson
Charlotte Gerlick
Dorothy Bedick
Sylvia Lantola
Clara Kuliavas
Violet Blaz
Margaret Kaisher
Adii Benson
J. W. Allen
W. H. Wilton
American Steel
Wii Company
Sycamore
DeKalb
Daddy” Baird
C. W. Broughton
Lamson Brothers
Jimmy
Lamson
Robb
Spickerman
William Jennings Bryan Life and Death Across Years
A condensed chronology traces Bryan born 1860 in Salem through a career as congressman candidate and editor of The Commoner. It recounts major milestones from 1881 college graduation to 1925 Scopes trial involvement and his July 27 1925 death in Dayton Tennessee with funeral plans and Arlington burial in Washington.
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Bryan
Salem
Illinois ‘College
Mary Blair
Perry, TL
Lincoln
Neb
U. S. Senate
Thurston
William McKinley
Nebraska Volunteers
McKinley
Alton B. Parker
William H. Taft
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
San Francisco
John Thomas Scopes
Dayton
Tenn
Washington, D. C
Arlington Cemetery
William Jennings Bryan
Ben Davis
Quartermaster’s Corp
Tennessee Hills
Herman Wallace
Chattanooga
Winchester
Richard Rogers
Scopes
William Jennings Bryan Remembered In DeKalb City
The death of William Jennings Bryan recalls his frequent appearances here as a Chautauqua lecturer and politician. Locals remember his last DeKalb visit about eight years ago on a Chautauqua platform, and a Sycamore stop roughly three years later drawing many from the area.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
DeKalb
Sycamore
Young Man Slightly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident
Alquot Nelson of the northeast town section was injured Saturday evening while riding his motorcycle. Details were unavailable. He returned home after his family surgeon treated him and believed internal injuries unlikely. He was later readmitted and then sent back home with slight injuries expected.
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Alquot Nelson
Odd Fellows Meeting Tonight At L O O F Hall
Members of the Odd Fellows will hold a stated session this evening at the L O O F hall to transact business. Attendees are urged to attend and put in extra effort for the meeting. Special equipment aiding Senor's printing and development business is described as a dark room outfitted with epof origins and a master’s shop.
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Odd Fellows
L.O.O.F
Senor
Epof
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Leamon Willett
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Bryan Distinct
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