Waning romance ends in renewed vows for Harrahs
Mattoon Illinois Aug 14 prime couple Mrs Susan Harrah and Daniel Harrah Shelbyville renewed vows sixteen years after their first wedding. Divorce proceedings were begun five years earlier but both pursued reconciliation aided by friends. Daniel Harrah is brother of Judge John P Harrah. Bloomington Indiana Aug 14 governor Hank spoke at State Epworth League tau tau about patriotism of peace urging enforcement of law amid wartime uprisings.
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Mattoon
Hfe
Susan Harrah
Daniel Harrah
Shelby
Susan Purtill
Eeity Court
Harrah
Shelbyville
Bloomington
Hang
Indiana
Epworth League
Missouri
Springfield Illinois Military Reviews and Escaped Prisoners
A rigid inspection by Colonel Walter Field House of Chicago and a review by Brigadier General Edward C. Young at Camp Lincoln kept the cavalry and artillery busy. Two concerts were held by the First Cavalry Band and the Danville Artillery Band. At Fort Sherman two soldiers Charles W. Paine and W. A. Hustman escaped under fire near the south water line while being watched by Private C. I. Moor. In Mattoon municipal officials consider waterworks ownership to address inadequate supply after a committee investigation.
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Springgfield, TL
Walter Fieldhouse
Chicago
Edward C. Young
Iivrsh
Camp Lincoln
First Cavalry Band
Chicage
Artillery
Danville
Waukegin
Charles W. Paine
W. A. Hustman
Fort Sherman
South Wate
C. I. Moor
Company ML
Errard
Bhattoon, WL
Ave
Mattoon
Chamber of Commerce
Governor calls special election for Senate vacancy
Eyprimschieldl Alabama August 14 Governor Peneen calls a special election to fill the thirtieth district seat after the death of WW Burnett of Marion. The election is set for November 6.
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Eyprimschieldl
Peneen
WW. Burnett
Marion
South American wary of Monroe doctrine guidance
Paris dispatch summarizes a Temps leading article urging Latin American nations to seek guarantees against both the United States and Europe. It argues the Monroe doctrine leaves the republics defenseless against Washington and notes Brazil’s favorable stance amid debates.
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Paris
Phie Temps
Moots
Eches
South America
Qeereg
Americn
United States
Europe
Brazil
Taite End Rubber to Be Done in WH Matees
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Taite end rubber work in WH Matees with references to Atine iam Monrecism exeo coated and questions about Europe and destinies. No clear event or people verified.
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Exeo
Europe
Soldiers Of The Union En Campment In Minneapolis
Minneapolis hosts the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with info booths benches and city-wide hospitality. Candidates for commander in chief include Coney Brown and Burton. Governor Johnson hosted a reception. regimental reunions and a grand patriotic concert occurred. A veteran named FE. W. Tilden died from travel fatigue.
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Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Ff. ET. Coney
Nansas
Brb. Brown
Ohio
Charles G. Burton
Missouvik
Johnson
Capitol
St. Pauwk
FE. W. Tilden
Nebraska
Author Mary Teresa Craigie Dies in Sleep at 90
London reports the death of Mrs. Mary Teresa Craigie also known as Joli Oliver Hobbes due to heart failure. The author and dramatist died in her sleep Sunday night, apparently in good health when she retired, at age ninety.
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London
Mary Teresa Craigie
Joli Oliver Hobbes
Wee
United States
Former Deputy Auditor Sentenced to Seven Years
Winfield Scott Sr former deputy auditor of Athens county was convicted of embezzlement at Athens and sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. His alleged peculations total more than $60,600.
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Columbus
Winfield Scott, Sr
Athens County
Athens
Scott
Devil Wagon in a Saloon Raid
Kansas City August 14 saloon raids at Nansaus City Nan resumed when Assistant Attorney General Trickett toured joints by automobile and arrested the proprietors of three establishments selling liquor.
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Kansas City
Nansaus City
Nan
Trickett
Baseball Scores From Chicago and Across Leagues
Baseball scores dated August 14 show results in the National League with Philadelphia edging Cinela miti 1 to 0, Chicago beating Brooklyn 11 to 3, and New York besting Pittsburg in both games. American League games include Detroit defeating Boston 5 to 4 and Cleveland defeating Washington 8 to 1. Associations list Louisville over St Paul in two games, and Columbus over Milwaukee 5 to 2, among others.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Cinelamiti
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburg
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Uine
Louisville
St. Paul
St. Pau
Columbus
Milwaukee
Dadianapolis
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Wansisito
Standout campaign text book approved for Roosevelt pledge
Representative Sherman announced the Republican campaign text book for President Roosevelt will be issued next week. He described it as a stand-out document with word pictures of the party record and reasons to keep Republicans in power. Sherman noted the GOP expects some district losses but remains confident in retaining control of the Sixtieth Congress.
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Oyster Bay
N.Y
Atg Tf
Sagamore
Roosevelt
Pansanit Cnnak
James &. Sherman
New York
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Cannon
Danville
Sherman
Sagamore Tl
Cmpaign
Sheerman
Bryan and Sullivan feud over Illinois Democratic ticket
Paris Aug 14 William J Bryan releases a statement on the dispute over the Illinois national committeeman. He accuses Roger Sullivan of obstructing party leadership and says Sullivan should resign. Sullivan counters that Bryan's letter was misinformed and driven by Dunlap. Homecoming plans for Bryan include a Sept 6 welcome at the state capitol with Governor Mickey speaking.
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Paris
William
Bryan
Illinois
Roger Sullivan
Sullivan
Mo PF. Dunlap
John Hopkins
Democrats
National Committee
Chicago
Nug
Bryan Roger Sullivan
BLM
Dinton
Twotoy
Mgr. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
William Ot. Bryan
State Capitol
Mickey
Cspitol
Nigdegreeworks
Edward Visits Vienna Guest of Emperor at Schoen tonun Palace
Reported plans indicate King Edward will depart Marienblad and be hosted by Emperor Francis Joseph at the Schoen tonun palace on September 9. The exchange signals cordial ties between Edward VII and the Austro Hungarian monarchy.
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Edward Co
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Edward
Marienblad
Schoentonun Palace
Madman on a Train at Sparta Injures Seven
Seven men were seriously injured and two possibly fatally in a shooting and stabbing on a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train at Sparta Wisconsin. Louis Feltz of Milwaukee reportedly became demented after leaving a parlor car where he had been the subject of jeers over his untidy appearance.
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TuCrosse
Wis. Ug
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Sparta
Wis
Louiis Feltz
Ailwaukee
Garlor
Train Attack Leaves Five Injured in Wisconsin
Lotts Feltz attacked conductor H W Cunningham with a knife aboard a train from LaCrosse to Milwaukee. Brakemen John Christianson and Alfred Johnson were stabbed while W. Hubbel, village marshal of Spahin, confronted Feltz arresting him at Sparta after Feltz was shot and wounded by a stray bullet.
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Lotts Feltz
We W. Hubbel
Spahin
HW. Ciunningham
Oconomowoe
Wis
John Christianson
Harry English
Alfred Johnson
Feltz
LaCrosse
Milwaukee
Cunningham
Johnson
Christianson
Sparta
Gompers Returns Fire Over Panamanian Labor Policy
Washington August 14 President Gompers issues a public statement challenging Chairman Shonts of the Isthmian Canal Commission on Panamanian labor. He rejects Shonts claim that Chinese exclusion and the labor zone rules apply only to U S territory. Gompers cites law and notes neither he nor James O Connell could move Shonts from his eight hour stance and that Shonts said he did not intend to employ Chinese or coolie labor for the canal.
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Washington, Ang
Gompers
Shonts
Isthian Ernal Commission
Coolie Ivhot
Panam Canal
Chatman Shonts
United States
Sys Gompers
James O'Connell
International Assocition of Machinists
Wealthy Kansas farmer shot at home near Coyville
John Donahue a 70 year old farmer was shot and killed at his residence near Coyville. He allegedly attacked his wife with a butcher knife before being killed. Mrs Donahue has not yet been arrested.
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Toronto
Kan
John Donahue
Coyville
Donahue
Coyvile
Turley expelled as Teamsters convention closes
Chicago August 14 The last act of the convention of International Brotherhood of Teamsters was the expulsion of Edward T Turley ex secretary treasurer The convention of the seceding faction known as the United Teamsters of America remains in session
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Chicago
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Edward T. Turley
United Teamsters of America
Airman Hamilton Encircles City Hall Tower in Airship
In Minneapolis on a warm August night thousands of G A R veterans and visitors watched Charles Hamilton, famed aeronaut, perform lever maneuvers as he circled the city hall tower. Hamilton gave several notable aerial figures over the downtown district to rousing crowds.
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Minneapolis
Aug
G.A. R
Charles Hamilton
City Hall
Hamilton
Strikes End as Mexican Central Workers Return with Pay Rise
Multiple labor actions wrap up with raises and resumptions. Mexican Central railroad strikers return to work with increased pay. Berkshire Cotton mill strike ends, 3000 workers back Thursday. Secretary Bonaparte prepares for three week absence. Slaw resumes duties after Midwest tour. Police killings reported in St. Petersburg Moscow and Nitzan. Typhoid and malarial fever epidemic reported in Carmon Kentucky. Banking loss noted at First National Bank in Birmingham. European travels and receptions noted for various officials and dignitaries. Deaths and political movements marked in various regions. Insurance firm declines to pay San Francisco fire losses.
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Mexican Central Railroad
Bonaparte
Washington
Peter St. Groxseup
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Isurope
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
London
Cowes
Marienbad
Azoreya
Rochester
N. Y
Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company
Adams
Mass
Slaw
Middle West
Asi DL. Esac
Elizabeth Case
Oyster Bay
King Maakonlas
Theod
Peires
United States
Norway
Thine Aid Mosette Insurance Company
Germany
San Francisco
Kodol For Dyspepsia Ad Promotes Healthful Breakfastes
A vintage advertisement extols breakfast peace and a healthy mind and body. It urges avoiding morbid mood from stomach discomfort and claims a slight indigestion can be corrected by using Kodol For Dyspepsia after meals. Sold by all druggists.
Excursion Tickets to Interstate Fair Offer Beloit Reduced Rates
Excursion tickets to the Interstate Fair at Beloit Wisconsin will be sold at reduced rates via the North Western Line from August 13 to August 17 inclusive with return valid until August 18. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Beloit
Wis
Chicago & North Western Ry
Sons of Veterans
Peoria
Chingo & Northwestern R’y
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Ry
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Burdett Piano Tuner Orders at Brown & Dollmeyer
Local piano tuner J. Burdett has placed orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s, amid indications of renewed interest in fine instrument maintenance and service in the town. The note highlights Burdett’s punctual payment and reliance on established dealers for parts and tuning work.
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Promises Pearly Teeth
Dentifrice claim touts tartar control and healthful teeth with Pax tine Toilet Antiseptic. Offer pledge money back if not satisfied. Jos Emmert, Druggist, Freeport, Ml promotes the product as superior and distinct from others.
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Jos. Emmert
Freeport
Newbros Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
Cure dandruff by killing the germ that causes dandruff and hair loss. Newbro's Herpicide claims to destroy dandruff germs and act as a deluxe hair dressing for daily use, stopping irritation and keeping the scalp pure. Sold by druggists with a 10c sample offer from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Republican Congressional Convention for the Thirteenth District
The Republican Congressional Convention of the Thirteenth District of Illinois is called for June 16, 1906, in Freeport. Delegates are allotted by county with 88 total delegates to nominate a Representative and elect a Central Committee, with representation based on Roosevelt and Fairbanks presidential votes.
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Republican Congressinal
Dibras
Carrot Maviesa
Lee
Ogle
Stepnerses
Whiteside
Latereby
Republican County Club
Wreeport
Cruntys Stephenson
Hlinois
T Lay
A.D
Prury Perse
Reysentative
Congress
Purose
Ao Congression Central Committee
Roosevelt
Anks
Ely County
Arroll
A. Bi Woodruff
Daviess
I. W. Parkinson
Warren Badger
Gle
J. W. Clinton
Stephenson
D. L. Miller
Freeport
Illinois
Excursion Tickets to Milwaukee Reduced For Woodmen Picnic
North Western Line offers excursion tickets to Milwaukee at reduced rates from August 1 to August 18 return only, in honor of the Modern Woodmen Picnic. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Soldiers OF the Union
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Virginia
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Washington, D.C
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N. W. RP
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Passeng
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller General Passenger
Twin Cities
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Minnehaha Falls
Fort Snelling
Soldiers Home
Lake Minnetonka
Chicago. & North-Western Railway
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