Taft Campaign Tour Reaches Sandusky and Fremont
Taft travels by boat, auto, and trolley from Middle Bass Island to Fremont and Sandusky. He visits the Hayes Tomb at Spiegel Grove, with family and allies, attends a baseball game, and plans a theater rally in Sandusky while Werrick, Keifer, and Corbin prepare to speak on banking deposits, tariffs, and related issues. Labor leaders Gompers and Mitchell address Labor Day crowds in Jefferson City and Marion, praising unions and critiquing the wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
William Tft
Taft
Middle Bass Taland
Cincinnati
Edward Th Marsh
Rutherford BR. Hayes
Spiegel Grove
Fremont
Colonel Webb Hayes
Fannie Hayes Smith
Professor Smith
Naval Academy
Burchard A. Hayes
Ayes
Port Clinton
Commodore Richardson
Middle Bass Island
Charlie Taft
Werrick
Keifer
Henry A. Corbin
Bryan's Busy Labor Day in Chicago on Sept 8
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Chicago for Labor Day events meeting the Federation of Labor committee and Democratic staff. He reviewed the floor parade from the Auditorium balcony, spoke at Forest Park to union labor and at Brand's Park to RAM supporters, then attended a Federation dinner at Ning's. He planned meetings with Democratic managers and a speech for Cook County benevolent committees, praising the Democratic campaign text book a 900 page guide for orators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wm. J. Bryan
Federation of Labor
Messrs. Nockels, Young and
Forest Park
Brand's Park
Ram
Chicago Federation of Labor
Ning’s
Bryant
Eimpalen
Benediti Peecinet
Cook County
Bryan
Assassination Scare Letter About Taft Publicized
A letter claiming a plot to assassinate President Taft was publicized. Sent from Topeka in August to the police chief, it described suspects plotting to kill Taft in Chicago with a sky scraper ride, though details remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Rus
Taft
Chicago
Cannon's Home Town In Panville September Event
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Panville WL and Samuel Gom in a September context related to Cannon's Home Town. Details are unclear but indicate a local event or feature connected to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Panville, WL
Sept
Sawuel Gom
Papke Knocks Out Ketchel In Ring Thriller
In Los Angeles at Vernon Arena Stanley Ketchel of Michigan known as ex middleweight champion was knocked out in the twelfth round by Billy Papke of Illinois who becomes the world middleweight champion. Ketchel was carried from the ring after the bout. Also at San Francisco Abe Attell and Owen Moran fought to a twenty three round draw with Moran reporting a broken right hand and Attell dislocating a finger.
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Los Angeles
Stanley Ketchel
Michigan
Jeffries’ Vernon Arena
Billy Papke
Tenois
Illinois
Thunderbolt
Papke
Sxetchel
San Francisco
Abe Attell
United States
Owen Moran
England
Jack Welch
Moran
Attell
Greater Love Hath No Man Heroic Brooklyn Fire Sacrifice
John Tuck a retired real estate dealer died after reentering a burning Brooklyn apartment to save a missing child. He had already rescued the mother, Ares. William Chumpet, using his coat to shield her. He brought the infant to safety but could not escape the flames and perished. The mother and child escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Tuck
Brooklyn
Ares
William Chunpet
Tuck
Inis
Baseball Scores From Association and Western Leagues
Scores listing results from the Association and Western leagues with multiple games. Columbus defeats Toledo in two games 2 to 0 and 6 to 1. Indianapolis beats Louisville 2 to 4 and 6 to 23. St Paul loses to Kansas City 9 to 5 and 12 to 18. Minneapolis loses to Milwaukee 6 to 6 and 5 to 7. Omaha loses to Denver 2 to 8 and 3 to ?. Sioux City beats Lincoln 2 to 6 and 9 to 8. Pueblo beats Des Moines 3 to 4 in ten innings and Pueblo 66 to 4 in ten innings.
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Chicago
Association
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Kansas
City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Western
Omaha
Denver
Roosevelt Tramps on Labor Day with Long Horseback Ride
President Roosevelt celebrated Labor Day by taking the morning off and going for a long horseback ride in Oyster Bay New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Ten Stick Island of the New Hebrides Bought for Peace
In Sotliwest bay New Hebrides a small island of uncertain height was purchased after locals faced coercion and threat of target practice. The island, once a target site, was bought by the local chief to prevent blackmail, and the area became known as Ten Stick Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotliwest Bay
New Hebrides
Uicu
London Standard
Kidney Cure Ad Promotes Health and Urinary Relief
An old advertisement asserts healthy kidneys filter impurities and claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It states the remedy strengthens the whole system and lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Joe James Arraigned For Murder In Riots Case
Joe James, charged with murder in the clashes that followed recent riots, was arraigned before Judge Creighton and pleaded not guilty. He requested a venue change due to alleged race prejudice. trial likely starts today. Abe Raymer faced indictments. one Donnegan murder indictment was quashed. Springfield forms a law and order league led by Rev. Roswell to crack down on criminals, support workhouse proposals, and cleanse the city. A Saline County Prac tion Company incorporation was announced to build an electric line from Eldorado to Carriers Mills to carry coal mine output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Toe Tames
Clergy A. Ballard
Creighton
Trotley Road
Springfield
Secretary of State
Saline County
T. R. Mischer
A. C. Murray
J. A. Swanberg
W.O. Murphy
Danville
Eldorado
Harrisburg
Carriers Mills
Lenora Lake Sues Otto Quisenberry for 80000 Damages
Lenora Lake of Logan County sues Otto Quisenberry of Tazewell County for 80000 alleging he jilted her after she prepared her trousseau. She claims he changed his mind about marriage and that he is a well to do farmer across the county line. Both are prominent central Illinois residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Lenora Lake
Logan County
Otto Quisenberry
Tazewell County
Like
Trousseau
Quisenberry
Central Tlinots
Detectives Chief Gil Shot in St Louis Battle
Chief of Detectives Patrick S. Gil who was shot in battle Thursday morning died after the bullet was removed from the base of his brain. Patrolman Ransome Tayne was shot near the heart and is recovering. Governor Treneen to be asked for a reward for the arrest with no clue yet to the shooter’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast
He Was Looking for Trouble in Edgemont
After terrorizing Edgemont for two days a miner named Qhubh Ofin threatened residents. Charles Berger, owner of Bergey’s Ice Cream, confronted Ofin in his store and, after Ofin attempted to slash him, Berger shot him dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einst St. Louis
Edgemont
Qhubh Ofin
Charles Berger
Ofin Beyean
Bergey
Blooming Cherry Trees Reported in Bloomington Area
Reports say a second crop of fruit trees is forming across central Pinas as drought and warm weather persist. Swartley of Wittesides county notes seventy five cherry trees in full bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Pinas
Swartley
Wittesides Comity
Stothae Herrin Lamber Company Ward Log and Stock Bid
A discovery in Marion HL reveals total logs or stock on bid along with buildings books and cabitatdes papers. Estimated loss amounts to 318000 with insurance coverage of 1100.
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Marion, HL
Pire
Stothae Herrin Lamber Company
Ward
Trolley and buggy collision in Rockford kills one
In Rockford UL on a Sept day a trolley and a buggy collided at Mulford Crossing. Three men were aboard the buggy. Nels Nelson died and companions Chrles Rylwag and N. J. Rehn were seriously injured.
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Rockford
Mulfords Crossing
Nels Nelson
Chrles Rylwag
N. J. Rehn
Unclear text fragment on meat stockyards fire
Fragmentary OCR notes mention chives meat and water stockyards with a destructive event near a proximate area. No clear names dates places or outcomes are readable. Further readable details required to produce a precise summary.
Obscure protest remark on race and work ethics label
Fragmented OCR reads a judge's excerpt arguing about prejudice and workplace presentation. It mentions a colored truck man and a statement that there is no prejudice but emphasis on appearance. The text is garbled and difficult to fully interpret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anid
Faonesi
Libesey
Motorist aids offered in tabloid form with essentials
A fragment notes that for drivers convenience a photogenic guide is provided in tabloid form containing all essential chemicals and related data. The text references handy quantities and measurements aimed at motorists, though specifics are unclear.
Thaw to Pittsburg for bankruptcy creditors hearing
Harry K Thaw plans to travel to Pittsburg Friday morning to be examined by creditors in his bankruptcy case Referee William R Blair signed the order at a creditor meeting Attorney W G Boyd of Poughkeepsie represents a board bill claim and Thaws credit in the matter Roger O Mara named trustee with bond cut from 200000 to 100000 per local counsel ex Governor William A Stone The United States marshal in the southern district of New York was sent a copy of the order for service
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Pittsburg
Sepf
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Willam R. Blair
Phaw
W. CG. Boyd
Poughkeepsie
Thaw
Blair
Roger O'Mara
Omara
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
United States
N Southern
Thi
British Trade Unions Open Forty Third Congress
Nottingham opens the forty third trade union congress with James Shackleton presiding. Delegates total 418 from affiliated societies, representing 776000 members, an increase of 76000 from Bath last year despite withdrawals by two societies totaling 106000. The congress will sit for a week.
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Nottingham
Trade Union Congress
James Shackleton
Citherooivision
Lancashire
Memgor
Nottaghiat
Bath
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers
Miremen
Crank at Sagamore Hill near President's home
An armed man calling himself John Coughtin, a detective, was stopped near Sagamore Hill by Secret Service guards. He claimed to be an officer and sought to meet the president to request 30,000 troops to pursue Vegemen in Boston. He was disarmed and jailed for carrying concealed weapons.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Sept. S
Sagamore
Secret Service
Nan
John Coughtin
Boston
Jim Crow Cars Declared Legal in Oklahoma Case
Enid Oklahoma reports that Judge W S Cotterns of the U S district court ruled Jim Crow railway laws regulating Black and white passengers do not violate federal interstate commerce provisions. The decision held state transportation statutes targeting Negro travel do not infringe federal constitutional commerce powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Dia Ciuctalogan Clan
Migritaba Separece Q
McCabe
Suite Ke Rail Way Company
WS. Cotterns
United States District Court
Lavitars
Where the Struggle Came in TLonisville
The National Association of Supervisor Testa Mir tows presented a flawed report advocating a constitution with a key aim to raise salaries, and debated its adoption amid political friction. The document noted the struggle focused on wage improvements and organizational objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlonisville
Natonal
Testa Mirotow Ss
Ohv
Eliase
Local Bank Cashier Arrested in Bleacher Fire Incident
A bank cashier named Li AL Veerory, tied to a March 4 event at a St Louis arena, was arrested after a fire destroyed bleachers and caused extensive damage during a party. The investigation centers on a disturbance linked to the New Illinois group and a coat of ashes from the pillar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Flats
Illinois
St. Bouis
Te Rerinton
Pa Barschall Associathan
Sewrreu
Bern
Probaivet
Trove
Pisco
Pelean Levee
Oreron
The Wrong Girl
A married man in Volosea Dalmatia discovers after a year that the wife is not the woman he befriended. He mistook her for her twin sister who resembles her closely and only realizes the error when he calls her by her Christian name instead of their usual endearments.
Frigate Like a Book Takes Us Leagues Away
A concise literary line evokes sea voyage and imagination. Dickinson’s phrasing suggests travel as metaphor, steering readers beyond literal shores toward expansive horizons of thought.
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Dickinson
Fire Fiend Threatens Hibbing and Nearby Towns
Fire rages across twenty two miles of forest from Nashwank toward Hibbing Duluth area towns Snowball Brooklyn Buhl Nashwank Aurora Mitchell Brainerd Mpls area residents defend properties as flames surge. Fire menaced communities with dense smoke drifting over the region endangering homes and lives amid shifting winds and scattered containment efforts.
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Duivth
Minn
Mesaba Fangera
Chisholm
Hibbing
Buhl
Nashwank
Snowball
Peril
Brooklyn
Hitching
Aurora
Danver
Great Northern Railway
Kelly's Lake
Tlibbing
Funeral of Alexander Troup in New Haven
Alexander Troup editor and publisher of the New Haven Union is buried after a simple service of Scripture and prayer. Rev. Staught, pastor of the Westville Methodist Episcopal church, led the readings in the presence of family and close friends.
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Alexander Troup
New Haven
Conn
Staught
Methodist Episcopal Church
Westville
Four burned to death in Water Street factory fire
New York, Sept. 8. Four persons believed to be overtime workers died in a presumed incendiary blaze that leveled a seven story Water Street factory. Bodies burned beyond recognition were found after firemen stopped the flames. Rescues drew nearly a score of workers from the fifth floor via ladders as a sixth floor collapse injured two firefighters. The victims include three men and a woman with none identified at press time.
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New York
Water Street
Stocogg
This Was a Missouri Miscreant
John Fischer a farmer living twelve miles from Jefferson City shot and killed his eighteen year old cousin Mary Fischer from behind with a double barrel shotgun in a jealous assault. The report notes the brutal killing and the assailant's proximity to the victim before the crime.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
John Fischer
Mary Fischer
Baseball Scores and Standings From Chicago to Boston
Baseball results from Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn and Cleveland are listed with game scores hits and errors. Notable standouts include Cincinnati versus Chicago and New York versus Philadelphia with several doubleheaders and second games noted. The piece also includes a brief etymology section tracing Ireland’s many historical names.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Chivenga
Cincinnati Dubue
McLean
Fraser
Krob
Kling
Spide
Schler
Coakley
Moran
Midladelphia
New York
Philadelphia
Wiltse
Bresnahan
Foxen
Richle
Doom
Crandall
Corriden
Richie
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Raymond
Sallee
Ludwig
Leever
Brandon
Gibson
Jaime
Beebe
Willis
Brooklyn
Boston
Foston
Chappelle
Smith
Pastorius
Bergen
Second Gate
Errrors
Lindaman
Graham
McIntyre
Iarner
Cleveland
Chicaco Oe
Errora
Walsh
Manuel
Altrock
Shaw
Weaver
Joss
Beniis
Trvora
Tatterles
Smith and Sullivan
Check
Bemis
Ltoston
Plank
Dygert
Poswers
Schreck
Burchell
Criger
Baseball Box Scores From Early City Matchups
In Detroit, performances feature St Louis and Detroit exchanges with mixed hits and runs. Battery pairings include Powell Stephens and Winter Schmidt for Detroit. In New York Washington games, Washington gains 9 runs to New York 2 with 1 error for Washington and 5 for New York, while batteries list Chesbro Kleinow and Hoge Doyle among others.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Firrers
Bender
Poweta
Afelinnes
Donohue
Criger
Detroit
Mt. Louis
St. Louisa
Briora
St. Louis
St. Touls
Powell
Stephens
Winter
Schmidt
Ft. Toils
Flite
Friars
Howell
Graham
Spencer
Mullin
New York
Washington
Johnson Street
Chesbro
Kleinow
Hrrora
Hughes and Etreet
Warner
Hoge and Doyle
Kletnow
Blair
Man shoots wife and kills himself in Mayfield
Henry Fryatt, 50, shot his wife twice at her Mayfield residence then walked a short distance and killed himself. The couple had separated about a year ago, and Fryatt went to his wife’s home today with a gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Henry Fryatt
Hyatt
Kaffir Swimming Feats Reported by London Standard
The Yondon Standard describes Kaffir swimmers as able to ford streams shoulder high by balancing a heavy stone on the head with aid from a companion. The article claims the weight keeps footing against currents and warns that dropping the stone would make the swimmer light and swept away.
Rain ritual in southern India mocks Varuna myth
A curious drought rite in southern India features a giant effigy of a woman stretched on a low four wheeled carriage dragged through streets by mobs. Tomtoms drums and bogies accompany the procession as villagers seek rain, believing the figure represents Varuna’s wife and that vengeance will trigger downpours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Varuna
London Mall
Cats cling to old walls and fear change
Carmen Sylva notes cats resist new masters and cling to familiar surroundings. They may follow their owner anywhere but stay nervous and may flee when humidity affects them. Proper care requires protection and reassurance, though cats remain independent and seek warmth to reach their best.
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Tim
Carmen Sylva
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Herbert S. Wadley
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
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Ind
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Fair Grounds
Union Labor
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Ballard
Abe Raymer
Law and Order League
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Scott Burton
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Lamber Ward
Chico
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Trene
Caesar
Tacitus
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Mela
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Ogygin
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