Democratic Victory Outlook at Chicago Headquarters
Western headquarters opened in Chicago by National Chairman Mack as John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential candidate, visits. Talks with Mack and others raise optimism for a Democratic victory. Kern heads to Charles City, Iowa, for a speaking engagement. James L. Llord announces a new head for the national bureau of Democratic clubs. Indiana shown as promising for Democrats, with August 25 notice and Marshall slated for strong governorship bid amid Republican splits.
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Western
Chicago
Mack
Mt. Bryan
Aus
John Wy Kern
Satditorium
Norman E- Mack
Kern
Charles City
Chawlauqua
James L. Llord
Femorratic Congressional Committee
Auditorum Annex
Liv Say
John W. Tomlinson
National Dureau
Kerataisat
Indiana
Thomas R. Marehall
Coveriun
Donys Hoket
Knights Engagements Amid Storm At Twenty Fifth Convention
The Fort Wayne Knights and Sisters gain prominence at the twenty-fifth Knights of Pythias convention and biennial encampment. Storm drenched the uniform rank site delaying camp breaking as Major General Arthur T Strothart was appointed commander. Milwaukee chosen as next encampment site, tents struck, and most uniform rank members departed by noon. Prize awards followed with Troop No 43 of St. Joseph winning 800 in cavalry. Infantry class A saw Georgia Company J place first with 1300, Indiana entries strong. Class B and C prizes allocated among Michigan, Indiana, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania units.
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Arthur T Strothart
BL Pant, Idinn
MeNer
Rani
Milwaukee
Joseph Lyon
Frank
Ma. Diell
Dar
St. Joseph
Company J
Georgia
Indiana
Michigan
Tigent
Connecticut
Bei
Pennsylvania
Companir
Town debates succession as Cummins eyed for Senate seat
The great question in town today is who will succeed the late Senator Allison in the senate. Republican leaders plan for a heated fight to control the convention, set for early September, where Allison's successor will be named. Waller J. Smith of Council Bluffs is mentioned as possible to Governor Cummins, Allison’s foe, while Cummins’ supporters press for his accession. Local factions fear political chaos if Cummins is rejected, with possible legislative action including a special session.
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Allison
Senate
Waller J. Smith
Council Statts
Cummins
Senig
Alison
Takien
Tuva
Alto
Carrie
Ren Gaest
Dover Denies Resignation As Election Work Continues
Chicago reports from Aug 7 suggest Miner E. Dover may have resigned as secretary of the Republican national committee, but Dover denies the move and declines to discuss future plans. Hitchcock backs continued work from Chicago while a new vice chairman is expected to be named. A separate note covers a horse show in Greenbrier County with Judge Will T. Hunt driving forty miles over the mountains and attending the Old Greenbriar hotel event.
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Chicago
Daily News
Miner E. Dover
Republicng National Committee
New York
Utter
E. Dover
National Committee
White Sulphur Springs
Vieniaia
West Virginia
Greenprist’ County
Greenbriar Hotel
Patt
Popular Butler Young Lady Lying At Deaths Door
Miss Janie Mason, only child of Mr and Mrs By Mason, of Butler Indiana, is very ill with spinal meningitis and no hope for recovery. After a prior eye hemorrhage and specialist advice, she sought quiet recovery in Colorado Springs, but symptoms worsened and paralysis now leaves her unable to move. Mrs Eston and the Mason family, prominent in Butler society, await any news as friends hold hope while hope lasts.
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Rise News
Enrescu
Ind
Mise
Janie Mason
Ton Mason
Col Springs
Cold Springs
ATF
Qtrson
Janet
Trade paper ad copy urges better reader reach
A promotional notice argues that the Journal-Gazette guarantees more Fort Wayne readers and best people on earth, inviting Retail Merchants to review subscription books to ensure advertisers get clear value and merchants spend wisely.
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Journal - Gazette
Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette
Retail Merchants’ Association
Fleet Expected to Reach Auckland in Fine Weather
A wireless telegram from the United States Atlantic fleet reports that the gale has passed and fine weather prevails. The fleet is expected to arrive in Auckland at about 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Auckland
N. Z
Weather forecast for Washington and Michigan regions
Saturday and Sunday look for northerly to northeast winds with light to moderate showers in southern sections of Washington area. North to northeast winds intensify in parts, with Saturday bringing fair to brisk conditions. Sunday turns fair with warmer air, winds easing to northeast. Michigan similar with fresh northerly to northeasterly winds and showers in the south.
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Washington, Ang
South Partion
Police raid finds gambling in two saloons
Chief Ankenbruck and Captain Kelley led a patrol to down‑town saloons after 7 pm, uncovering gambling at only two venues the Kleindingt rooms and Gus Jackson’s saloon. Ten men were arrested, bonds posted, and the proprietors faced charges as officers reported little evidence of wheel games elsewhere. Street activity showed no gambling wheels remaining.
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Ankenbruck
Kelley
Gerseants Haritenrider
Pappert
Gallee
Kleindingt Sniomn
Gus Jackson
Westion
Polles
Pye
Louis Tappe
Sickson Saloba
Eivindiist
George Howard
GL. Clark
William Nichols
Geerge Devine
Jackson
Grece Sillars
Joni Jones
Frank Mansfield
Jie Williams
George Baker
Lisle
Canadian Pacific Strike Quietly Reshapes Winnipeg Scene
In Winnipeg workers from the Canadian Pacific line remain at the core of a quiet, tense strike. While male employees toil in the station and on tracks, women and cleaners stay out of sight, and the company promotes staff away from the frontline. The strike unfolds amid condensed preparations and cautious public messaging.
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Winnipeg
Berne Men Angry Over Misquoted Interview
Berne citizens denounce Indianapolis Star correspondent Louis Ludlow for misquoting local Democrats as anti temperance. Readers say the piece misrepresented their views on county and township options and state tickets. Most Berne Democrats support Glarsfall locally and oppose Bo Watson, with some favoring county or township measures. The controversy centers on a dry town fight and perceived bias in Ludlow’s report.
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Berne
Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Star
Mr. Ludlow
Ne. Ludiew
Switzerland
Ibetty
Europe
Ludlow
Star
Doudlow
Lodlow
Glarsfall
Ot County
Bo. Watson
Milk price rise discussed by Perth Wayne Dairymen’s
A preliminary Perth Wayne Dairymen’s meeting in Fort Wayne debated boosting milk price to 10 cents per quart. Health authorities’ ice handling expense and an injunction case were cited as drivers, with final action expected at a near-future meeting. Members urged cost sharing to cover rising costs.
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Fort Ware
Perth
Circuit
Reid Cas
Association
Me ‘m
Reige
Pring
Garrett Parents Bring Heat Sick Child From Chicago
Harry Burke and wife arrived in Garrett Indiana with their young daughter Madeline who overheated in Chicago. Doctors advise rest away from heat as the child remains critically ill. eighty children died that day from heat in Chicago. Mrs. Burke visits her mother Mrs William Renton.
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Garrett
Ind
Aus
Harry Burke
Madeline
Chicago
Japan Missionary To Speak In Garrett
Miss Sacha Widher, a missionary of the Reform church now in Sendai, Japan, will speak Sunday evening at St Matthews Reform church in Garrett. She will describe her work and the country, and wear the diverse costumes of Japan. Everyone is invited to attend for an informative, engaging talk.
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Kist
Boreau
Garrett
Ind
Sacha Widher
Reform Church
Sendai
Japan
Evans Ing
Bt Matthews Reform Church
Poker Loser Shoots Self After Daughter’s Penny Request
Chicago Aug 1 Gus Schoenbeck, a mid-level poker player, killed himself in his Robes silver house after his seven year old daughter Mary asked for a penny for candy. He left a note saying he would die. He reportedly left seven bullet wounds in his intestines. Schoenbeck is survived by a wife and two younger children.
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Chicago
Gus Schoenberk
Mimdcy
Ais House
Robes Silvet
Mary
Papa
Elrl
Schoenbeck
Gith
Echosnbeck
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Boston
A. B. Cummings
Castro
Holland
Pene
DOVER
Nationa Republican Committee
Taft
Bulletin
Kleindiist
Republican State Organ
Marshall
Paris
Jamacratic Vics
Indianapolis
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