Monument Unveiled For Prohibition Leader Hale Johnson
In Newton on August 22 a Barre granite monument to Hale Johnson, assassinated on election day last year, was unveiled by United States prohibitionists. Speakers included John G. Woolley, Oliver W. Stewart, Robert H. Patton, and Georges M. Fithian as the ceremony honored a man who blended religion with politics and led the cause for prohibition. The event closed with a pledge to continue the fight to end the saloon, and the monument was accepted by former Congressman Fithian on behalf of Newton citizens.
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Newton
Barre
Hale Johnson
United States
John G. Woolley
Chicago
Oliver W. Stewart
Robert H. Patton
Springfield
Georges M. Fithian
National Prohibition Party
Johnson
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Union
Neal Dow
Frances ‘Willard
Clinton B. Fisk
A. A. Hoph
Hale
Keystone Coal Company Incorporation Set in Indiana
Indianapolis Indiana Aug 22 papers filed for Keystone Coal company to mine coal coke manufacture and buy sell coal lands Offices planned in Shelburn and Chicago Directors include T A Nelson J C Engley J C Wilson H O Day all of Chicago and C C Hall of Shelburn.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Keystone Coal Company
Shelburn
Chicago
T. A.nelson
J. C. Engley
J. C. Wilson
H.o.day
All
Cc. Cc. Hall
Duelists Die After Pistol Duel in East St Louis
In August a pistol duel near East St Louis left two men fatally wounded. Edward Campbell and Howard Jackson, both described as negroes, were involved in the confrontation and died from their injuries.
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Til
Edward Campbell
Howard Jackson
Population growth in continental U S surpasses other nations
The census bulletin shows continental United States population rose 20.7 percent to 13 046 861, with Argentina fastest outside the U S. Western regions lead growth, while the North Central trails. Southern states accelerated since 1890, East and West migration trends shift, and urban growth rises while rural differs across regions.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Alaska
Argentina
Europe
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Atlantic
Continental
Rocky Mountain
South Central
South Atlantic
North Central
Mississippi River
North Atlantic
Mississippi
G A R selects Gen Black. Miles future chief in 1904
At the San Francisco encampment Gen John C Black of Illinois was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic with Boston set as next year’s encampment site Gen Nelson Miles was urged as the likely 1904 chief and spoke warmly.
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Miles
San Francisco
Cal
John C. Black
Illinois
Boston
Black
Nelson A. Miles
Congress
Ilinois
C. Mason Keene
California
Harry Kessler
Montana
George A. Harmon
Ohio
Winfield Scott
Arizona
National Association of Army Nurses of the
Addie L. Ballou
Susannah Mimps
Pennsylvania
James Smith
S. M. Stewart
Gettysburg
Mary E. Lacey
New Jersey
Mary F. Fox
E. L. Chapman
Thomas J. Stewart
Pacific
Thief Steals Jewels From Window in Canton
A daring thief smashed the window of W. A. Wortman's jewelry store in Canton on a crowded day and grabbed a tray of diamonds valued at $2,000 before escaping. He cut his hands reaching for the gems and police were unable to pursue due to a lack of officers.
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Canton
W. A. Wortman
Beaumont Bank Closed by Comptroller of Currency
Washington August 21 The comptroller of the currency announces the Citizens National Bank of Beaumont Texas is closed The losses total 229000 with doubtful items 49000.
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Beaumont
Bank
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Citizens’ National Bank
Beaumont, Tex
Mystery of Ida Ullman’s disappearance after $2500 settlement
Ida Ullman, last seen Aug 15 leaving Neosho with her father Al Ullman and brother, after a $2500 cash compromise in a $10,000 damage suit linked to an attempted murder in 1902. She vanished with her belongings, leaving the state. Al Ullman faces ongoing charges while the case hinges on his claimed confession to Sheriff Folon.
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Neosho
Wis
Ida Ullman
al Altman
Folon
Dodse County
Rubicon
Woodland
Miss Ullman
Dodge County
al Ullman
Felon Ullman
Edward la Buch
Memorial university of civil war veterans planned in Iowa
Former Governor Drake and General Granville M. Dodge each subscribe 10000 dollars for the Memorial university of the Sons of Veterans of the United States to be erected at Mason City Iowa. Senator Allison former Speaker Henderson and Major Day will also donate. The university will honor Civil War veterans with several fine buildings.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Drake
Granville M. Dodge
New York
Memorial University of the Sons of Veterans of the United States
Mason City
Allison
Henderson
Major Day
Sneak Thief Steals 835 From City Bank
Kansas City August 24 a sneak thief looted 835 from the First National Bank. Clarence H Cheney a paying teller was drawn away by a bogus phone call and the thief slipped a package of bills through the cage window while he was away.
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Kansas City
First National Bank
Clarence H. Cheney
Cheney
Miners Wage Increase Award Ties To Arbitration
Birmingham Aug 24 The coal strike arbitration commission has made its award increasing miners wages 2 percent. The decision grants semi monthly payments and meets the eight hour day. It forbids boys under 14 entering the mines.
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Birmingham
Ala
Coal Strike Arbitration Commission
Siberian Rhinoceros Skeleton On View In London
A perfect specimen of a great Siberian rhinoceros dug up while foundations were being prepared on Hee street is now on view. Ray Lankester estimates the skeleton may be worth about 150,000.
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London
Hee Street
Ray’ ‘Lankester
Illinois Grand Army Parade Heads West In San Francisco
An emotional Grand Army of the Republic parade winds through San Francisco with Illinois leading the line under Benson Wood. Veterans from Antietam to Gettysburg march in strict formation as crowds cheer the last major ceremony of a fading generation.
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San. Francisco
Cal
Republic
Antietam
Vicksburg
the Wilderness
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Ilinois
Benson Wood
Grand Army
Coal orders pull Europe toward Salonica crisis
Britain moves to Salonica with Italian and French squadrons. Russia and Turkey rush coal orders as Balkan chaos spreads. The Russian fleet nears the Bosporus while British and Italian ships head to Turkish waters amid growing instability and rail and telegraph disruption.
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London
Salonics
Salonica
France
Austin
Germany
Sevastopol
Burgas
Black Sea
Bosporus
Jeni Ada
Gibraltar
Malta
England
Italy
Rabbis Favor Divorce Reform At Orthodox Union Meet
The Union of Orthodox Rabbis of America wrapped up its annual convention in Philadelphia with a push for Jewish education in all represented cities. A committee urged marriages be conducted only by authorized rabbis and that Jewish marriage and divorce laws align with civil law, while endorsing Zionist principles.
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Philadelphia
Union of Orthodox Rabbis of America
Yoffe
New York
Cloudburst Flood Destroys City Homes Across Santa Catarina
A cloud burst in the mountains near Monterey Mexico caused a Santa Catarina river flood washing away over 300 houses and rendering around 1000 people homeless. Several lives were lost in the disaster.
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Monterey
Mex
Santa Catarina
Quay to Go Fishing Event Promises City Outing
Atlantic City announces a fishing trip with Senator Quay aboard a planned outing on August 20. The event invites residents to join the voyage for a day of fishing and local civic engagement.
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Quay
Atlantic City
Senator Quay
Tran Cwill
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