Swiss tour notes reflect democratic simplicity of Switzerland
Dr E T McOscar reports from a European journey, praising Switzerland for its republican simplicity, officials acting as business managers, and a sacred public treasury. He describes Berne’s legislature in session, the absence of a presidential residence, and a culture of plain public life contrasted with bustling American scenes. He also recounts observations in Rome Vienna London Naples and Treland, including pope beatifications and Emperor Franz Josef’s democratic bearing, plus a shipboard rescue of shipwrecked sailors aboard the Cunard liner Caronia.
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Berne
America
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Berlin
Vienna
Gibraltar
Naples
New York
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Pope Pina X
Rome
Madams Buratt
Bishop McDonnell
Brooklyn
Franz Josef
Ike
London
Great Britain
Britain
Europeia
Dr. Biettsear
Markey
Gerf
United States
Zurich Architest
Deeda
Caronta
England
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Caurenia
Springfield lynching riot leaves several dead and more wounded
A mob in East Springfield killed three black residents and wounded many others after attacking homes and businesses. The riot followed the assault on Mrs. Mabel Hallam and culminated in widespread arson, looting, and a mass exodus of Black residents aided by militia. Police and state troops dispersed the mob, while insurance firms voided policies on riot-damaged property and authorities prepared special assessments to cover losses.
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John Caldwell
Springfield
Penny Louis Johnson
Lopez
Scott Burton
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Madison Streets
Frank Delmers
T. O. Scott
William Bowe
Robert Seldier
William Mallet
Charles Helmer
Lester Hart li
Robert Gatley
Lewis Hansen
Arthur Troyman
John Barrington Charles Duncan
Apsala Donegan
Harry Loper
Jadl
Michigan
Insurance Air Wold
A. F. Brinkman
Campbell
Robert Dahlkempro
Claude Knapp
Harry O. Parring
Gat- Ung
Fifth Infantry
Albert Sidon
Eve
Ladly Will Dia
Swell
Sherman
Will Stuart
Chicago
Altan
Jim Hayes
Robert Lawson
Benten
William Anderson
Andrei Wilson
Bean
Edward Mustin
Arthur Twyman
Frank Delamere
Willan Smith
Wall Steken
Logan
Eugene Mago
Barrlaon West
W. H. Bowe
Mabel Hallam
George Richardson
Day of Riots and Lynchings Shocks Sprinfield
Rioters burned, arson, and looting rocked Springfield Illinois as Governor Deusen called martial law. National and state troops restored order after a night of bloodshed. a Black man, Charles Huter, was lynched, and several workers wounded, with authorities struggling to quell continued unrest.
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Tinos National
Ricard
Chicago
Hloomineion
Decatur
Pesrti
Pekin Nal Ponting
Charles Huter
James Scott
Lewis Johnson
Hunter
Ahmur Tanty
Pekin
Peoria
Bloomington
Fred
Jtnels Central
Deenth
Tenven
Robert Ohiktey
Taft Talks War Office at Hot Springs Va
Taft remains deeply engaged with war office matters and his successor Luke E Wright over Philippines, Cuba, and Panama as residents press for Governor Hughes renomination. He notes most letters are unknown to him and not political readers, while favorable Republican views hold in Indiana and Kansas. A Virginia farm supper includes Taft and Wright in a traditional country setting.
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William
Taft
Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Guba
Panama
War Office
Fatt
New York State
Hughes
Indiana
Kansas
Virginia
Fussitern
Wright
Beekman Winthrop
John Hays Hammond
National Treasurer Sheldon Discusses Campaign Finances
George R. Sheldon of New York, newly appointed treasurer of the Republican National Committee, met with Frank H. Locke and officials to address campaign funding. He noted widespread ignorance of a law barring corporate contributions and said he would publish each contribution after election, outlining estimated costs for the campaign including speaker travel and outreach efforts.
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Chicago
Aum
Republican National Committee
George R. Sheldon
We York
Frank HH
Congress
Shenton
Dte
Tart
Jas
Basement Sale Offers Bargains On Fabrics And Linens
Weekly basement sale cuts prices on polka dot and floral fabrics with many items down to 4.98, 2.98, 0.39 and 0.95 in various materials. Also featured are 20 inch galvanized tubs at 50 cents, fibre basins at 10 cents, and dinnerware pieces plus assorted kitchenware while supplies last.
Banking uniform laws eyed by Indiana reports
A state auditor official notes that many states will debate banking legislation next year. The National Association of Supervisors urges unified laws and stronger supervisory power to stop unsafe practices, with Indiana already focused on enhancing supervision and fixing inconsistencies across states.
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R. PR. Mylesnee
Bank Department
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Oglesbee
New England
Massachusetts
Mains
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Banke Ing
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New York Tankers
Hughes
New York and
Maseachusetts
Bevernor Hughes
Usu
National Association
Politier
Nervous breakdown cures claimed for pelvic disease ad
An advertisement touts a medical program promising to cure nervous breakdown and many disorders linked to pelvic lesions. It lists cures for varicocele, stricture, rupture, piles, fistula, blood poison, prostatic enlargement, eczema, and organ-related symptoms with a free examination and confidential consultations.
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Lin Limmirk
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