Bryan Greets Salem Voters in Welcoming Visit
In Salem Illinois Bryan drew thousands as he arrived at 6:30 a.m. and spoke on the courthouse grounds urging Roosevelt Republicans to back the Democratic ticket. He contrasted Taft’s reforms, recounted a story of old friends, and noted campaign contributions while Shaking Hands with thousands before departing for Topeka.
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Salem
Ill
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
Taft
Satem
Topeka
Kan
Taft Opposes National Bank Deposit Guaranty Plan
In Hot Springs Virginia Judge Taft argued that deposit guarantee would encourage reckless banking and manipulation by banks. He warned that relying on a tax to fund guarantees increases losses and forces all institutions to cover risks of speculators, contrasting with Bryan’s support for insurance.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Bryan
Labor leaders map plans to swing vote for Bryan
Washington August 27 Union labor officers of the American Federation of Labor met with National Chairman Mack and Samuel Gompers to discuss campaign strategy. They approved plans to aid William J. Bryan’s presidential bid and to set up labor bureaus in major cities under a national committee.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
William J. Bryan
Mack
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Morrison
McConnell
Machinists’ Union
New York
Gompers
Bryan
Ted
Labor federation to cooperate with AFL says Mack
Mack states the Eve Demeratie national committees will receive AFL cooperation. Plans include sending labor literature and arranging speaker dates. Mack will set up headquarters in New York today and plans to return to Chicago by mid next week.
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Eve Demeratie
National Committees
American Federation of Labor
Mack
National Committee
New York
Chicago
Bryan Arrives in St. Louis Amid Small Spectators
William Z. Bryan, seen by few bystanders, exits a Baltimore and Ohio train from Salem and joins a crowd at Union Station. He heads toward the front gate with reporters and Theodore A. Bell, later meeting Missouri Democratic officials at the Southern Hotel before a westbound train at 10:80 p m.
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St. Louis
William Z. Bryan
Baltimore and Ohio
Salem
Tnion
Fron
Trebindhin
Theodore A. Bell
California
Robert F. Rose
Brram
Topeka
Jehtning
Pairview
Night- Ming
Southern Hotel
Missouri Democratic State Committee
West
Cannon Visits Boston Republican Leaders
Speaker Cannon joined Representative John W. Weeks for a dinner at the Algonquin club with state GOP leaders. He stayed with Weeks in Newtons and headed to Chicago, declining to discuss politics with reporters while noting a speaker of the house could be elected at any time and the majority could act.
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Boston
Cannon
John W. Weeks
Algonquin Club
Representative Weeks
Newtons
Chicago
Kern
Congress
House
Socialist Leader Spargo Rebuts Bryan Appeal in Letter
John Spargo the Socialist leader replies to an Indianapolis appeal for Socialist votes. He claims Democratic judges and employers ally with Republicans and argues the past labor plank was more progressive than the current platform. He says swinging Socialist votes to Bryan would be futile. East Buffalo live stock figures show cattle and hog receipts steady, lambs slow, with best calves around 4.50 to 9.25.
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New York
John Spargo
William Jennings Bryan
Indianapolis
Spargo
Ishith
Bryan
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
Snow Flurries Reported in Baltimore Suburbs
Light snow fell in Baltimore suburbs on August 27 with flurries reported elsewhere in Maryland, marking unusual early wintry weather for the region.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Tolstoi in Grave Condition Reported in St Petersburg
St. Petersburg papers say Count Leo Tolstoi's condition is very grave this morning, Aug. 27, with reports noting his deteriorating health.
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Tolstoi
St. Petersburg
Leo Volstoi
The Spartan System of Training and Public Scrutiny
The text describes ancient Sparta where military efficiency drove all life. Boys begin regimentation at age seven and wear a single garment year round. At twenty they join the ranks and dine at public tables. Magistrates regulate body fat and punish excess weight.
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Aelian
Nauclis
Polytus
Ephors
Sparta
Russian Marriages and Three Day Wedding Frolics
A London Tit-Bits note describes Russian wedding customs where the bride dances with many men for days, striving to endure fatigue. She keeps her partner's pipe and a man should not smoke while dancing with her, or it would be rude.
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London
Numerous residents and visitors stop by city today
W J Stamp in Plymouth C M Lounsberry in Chicago Tra H Church in Logansport B B Monschein heads to Ann Arbor C N Yoder of Wakarusa in city Harry Reed at LaPorte Fair H Hull at Christiana Lake Michael P Stoner of Rochester N Y in city Roy Mann of Constantine visiting Murray Huss of Three Rivers Elkhart visitor Miss Bessie Parkhurst Hillsdale visiting Theodore Snader regimental reunion Wilbur Fisher returns from Mishawaka visit A baby born to Clinton Kyle couple north of city Clinton Kyle family news Pettit and Latta in city Mrs Lusher to Ludington Mrs Wilcox and daughter to Springfield Ohio Wilbur and Margaret Henderson in Marion street visits Uncle James Henderson Mrs E B Zigler and family back from Canada Harriet Lyons Eunice return from Niagara Falls trips Miss Ludwig and Martin Ludwig at Perham Minn Miss Cherry Adrian Mich Miss Bertha Bishop Auburn Ind visiting H Heifrick and family Fred Williams Clark Hospital address 411 North Main D F Wagner family LaPorte trip Proctor family at Klinger Lake Laden Betts of Lansing en route to Chicago Orville Derby to Ohio Harry Brown returns to Mt Clemens Ruth Kemmer Ottawa sail to Berlin Sept 12 J W Crawford North Manchester Kreig family reunion Rev C H Brown Logansport in city Benjamin Rahter visits horse talk Mrs E T Gilman arrives from Albany NY to reside at 505 South Third street
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Harry Reed
LaPorte
H. Hull
Christiana Lake
Michael P. Stoner
Rochester
N. Y
Roy Mann
Constantine
Murray Huss
Three Rivers
Elkhart
Bessie Parkhurst
Hillsdale
Theodore Snader
Huntington
Harry Latta
Jacksonville
Fla
Sam Lusher
Ludington
Mich
W. Wilcox
Alta
Springfield
Ohio
Wilbur
Margaret Henderson
Logansport
James Henderson
Marion Street
E. B. Zigler
Arthur
Zigler
Dean Cherry
Adrian
Bertha Bishop
Auburn
Ind
H. Heifrick
Riverside
Fred Williams
Clark Hospital
North Main Street
D. F. Wagner
Marjorie Wagner
Alfred Pounder
R. T. Proctor
Raymond Proctor
Miriam Proctor
R. E. Proctor
Klinger Lake
A List of the Sick
A list notes several local residents as ill or recovering. Charles Ivens and Mrs. Henry Rohrer are sick. Mrs. Frank Row is very sick. A N Kelsey is recovering from rheumatism. Mrs. Lenaburg is recovering from severe sickness. George T. Barney, ill two weeks ago, can now walk to his office. Fireman Roy Fraser fell ill Wednesday en route to duty and Mrs Catherine Jane Quillian is mentioned in the same item.
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Frank Row
Redding Avenue
A. N. Kelsey
Lexington Avenue
George T. Barney
Lake Shore
Roy Fraser
Catherine
Jane’ Quillian
Frank Dalrymple
Nappatce
Elshart
Elkhart Briefs: Local Ailments and Unclaimed Pocketbook
News notes from Elkhart report Frank Dalrymple's daughter sick with cholera infantum but improving, C A Sanford bedridden two weeks with aggravated lame back but able to rise briefly, and a found pocketbook with receipts to Mrs Niswander remains unclaimed as the directory lists no such resident.
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C. A. Sanford
N. C. Niswander
Elkhart
President Roosevelt Delivers Address at Jordanville Library Dedication
In Jordanville New York August 27 the public library was dedicated with President Roosevelt taking a leading part. Donors include Douglas Robinson of Mohawk and New York his sister Harriet D Wallace Whitmore and Mrs Robinson and the library honors the Robisons parents. Roosevelt spoke at length on farmers families social and economic issues and business honor before returning to Oyster Bay at 10 p m. A public auction of newsprint paper is planned in New York City September 2 to set open market prices.
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Jordanville
N. Y
United States
Douglas Robinson
New York
Robinson
Harriet D. Wallace Whitmore
Douglas
Fannie Robinson
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Jolln Norris
New York City
Ex-fireman Edward Mooney fatally shot by policeman Harrington
In Philadelphia on August 27 Edward Mooney, a former firefighter known for acts of bravery, was shot and fatally wounded by Officer Harrington while attempting to rob a neighbor who had aided him previously.
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Philadelphia
Ought
Edward Mooney
Harrington
Boy Enters Barrel After Let Her Go Prank in Bedford
In Bedford Indiana a six year old boy Charlie Kern and a younger companion dragged an empty barrel to an inline and crawled inside. They toppled the barrel and Kern was seriously injured by nails driven into the barrel interior penetrating his abdomen.
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Bedford
Ind
Charlie Kern
Kern
National Medical Association Debate on Vivisection of Criminals
Dr. A M Brown of Birmingham urges turning over criminals condemned to death to surgeons for vivisection at the National Medical Association meeting in New York. Some physicians oppose, but Brown, a veteran of the Spanish American War with the Tenth United States Cavalry, defends the stance before about 200 colleagues.
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New York
National Medical Association
A. M. Brown
Birmingham
Ala
Brown
Tenth
United States Cavalry
South
Arrangements Complete For Wedding in Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that wedding plans are fully arranged including a photographer deal. The article frames the event as completed and ready, with emphasis on the coordinated details and vendor agreement.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
The Cards Are Out
Isober asks Reginald if he can learn to love her. Reginald answers with playful romance and mutual affection in this witty exchange from the St. Louis Republic.
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Isober
Reginald
St. Louis Republic
Community club and church event notices
Announcements invite Frank Baldwin Circle to a regular Friday meeting at Kane Lodge F and A M at 7 30 PM with M M degree work and post meeting refreshments. The Five Initial Club meets with Mrs Charles Cressler at 211 Edwardsburg avenue all day tomorrow. The L S and I G Club sewing circle meets with Mrs Eller at 809 McPherson street Friday afternoon. Bible training class meets at the Methodist Protestant church at 7 30 tonight. Epworth League of Trinity M E church hosts a watermelon party at Arias Nye’s home 215 North Fifth street tomorrow evening. The WCTU parade Friday at 7 PM from Third and High to Island Park led by Trumpet Notes Band and ice cream and cake at the park. members to bring cakes by 7 PM. A cake sale may follow. band program touted. ask for Hossick's special bread 2446.
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Frank Baldwin Circle
Kane Lodge
Charles Cressler
Edwardsburg Avenue
Epworth League of Trinity M. E
Arias Nye
North Fifth Street
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Third
High Streets
Trumpet Notes
Main Street
Island Park
Elkhart Board Seeks Bids for Sidewalk Project
The Board of Public Works of Elkhart Indiana invites sealed proposals for a five foot cement sidewalk on Coronna street from East Jackson to Last High. Bids due September 9 1908 at 10 am with certified check 24 percent of estimate but at least $100. Board may reject all bids.
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Board of Public Works
City of
Elkhart
Indiana
Coronna Street
East Jackson Street
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Tra H. Church
B. B. Monschein
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Wakarusa
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Carl Plater
Mishawaka
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the City
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Eunice
Niagara Falls
Margaret Ludwig
Martin and
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Perham, Minn
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Lansing
Hasting
Oscar Roomfelt
Estep
Orville Derby
Florence
Wauseon
Harry Brown
Mt. Clemens
Ruth Kemmer
Ottawa
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Berlin
Germany
J. W. Crawford
Sycamore Street
Manchester
Kreig
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Piake
Trinity M. E. Church
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E. T. Gilman
Albany
South Third Street
Frank Brodrick
Charles Ivens
Jefferson Street
Henry Rohrer
Aspenwold Avenue
L. S. and
I. G. Club
Hossick
Warren Hill CO
Hill’s
Warren Hill Company
Ethan L. Arnold
Fred Poole
G. A. Briggs
B. C. Godfrey @ Sons
Brighten Up
Sherwin - Williams
Borneman @ Sons
W. H. Theis
South Side
S. Main St
Manufacturers’ and Merchant’s Exposition
South Bend
Royal Italian Band
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