Illinois Convention Opens with Keynote Attacks on Deposit Guaranty Plan
The Illinois Republican state convention convened in Springfield to nominate four University of Illinois trustees and presidential electors, adopt a platform, and hear keynote addresses from Joseph G. Cannon and Leslie M. Shaw. Shaw criticized the deposit guarantee while Cannon contrasted Democratic and Republican positions and praised Taft’s experience and leadership. The event resembled a political love feast with strong party oratory.
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University of Minois
Lof
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Leslie M. Shaw
United States Treasury
Shaon
Mane Pooti
Democratic Party
Fairview
Taft
White House
William HH
Guaranty of Depositors Raises Government Role Debate
The speaker argues for remedial legislation to protect depositors during banking panics. He critiques Mr. Ryan for chasing sentiment over conditions and proposes a government controlled relief fund funded by assessments. He notes vast losses in trust companies yet warns directors would resist personal sacrifice without government responsibility.
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Shaw
Trust Companies
New York
New York City
Wnder
Bryan Leads Large Crowd at Illinois Democratic Convention
The Illinois Democratic convention in Peoria drew a huge audience with William J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson as principal speakers. The event, held at the Coliseum, featured damaged counterfeit tickets and security concerns, plus plans to finish business in one day.
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William J. Bryan
Tred O J. Wern
Belleville
Bryan
Adila EK. Stevenson
Bevan
Chicago
Coliseu
Stevenson
Coliseum
CoHseuin de
Freeport Woman Credits Dean's Kidney Pills for Relief
A Freeport resident testifies to kidney trouble relief after taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Emmett's drug store. The note claims backache dizziness and fatigue improved in days, with the slogan Remember the name Doan's and take no other. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Freeport
Bright
Dean
Frank Voight
Apple Street
Ill
Emmett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dooan
Ticketing Stamps Limited to Officials Names
A notice states tickets would not be sold unless stamped with the names of Chairman Boeachenstein and Secretary Cooke, as clerks are deployed to strip the tickets for compliance.
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Boeachenstein
Cooke
Taft To Tour The Country In September Campaign
Cincinnati dispatch reports Theodore Taft plans a wide national tour before the November election. He cites his Sandusky speech as proof of readiness and vows to push conservative fitness policies in congress while supporting rapid though lawful enforcement of interstate regulation. He criticizes Bryan and the Democrats over Philippine policy and outlines tariff views during stops in York, Clyde, Tiffin, Carey, Springfield, and Dayton before reaching Cincinnati.
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Teds Taft
United States
Sandusky
Congress
Taft
Republican Party
Washington
Bryan
Democratic Party
Philippines
Art Castalia
Cleagv Ing Sandusky
York
Ansistant
Buto
Clyde
Tiffin
Capital Inc
Carey
Candiate
Dryvan
Springfield
Dayton
C. P. Taft
Iowa Deadlock Blocks Cummins Senate Bid
In Des Moines the forty-two standpat Republicans and forty-five Democrats voted to block Governor Cummins from the Senate seat to fill the late W. Bo Allison’s unexpired term. The stalemate aims to keep Cummins out, with both parties pledging to persist in the deadlock despite leadership efforts. Governor Cummins expressed regret at party division.
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Cumnins
United States Senate
W. Bo Alison
Cummins
Porter
Immuns
Senate
Cunnins
Nlc
Hely
State conventions in session spark lively contests
New Haven reports the Republican convention naming Geo J Lilley for governor facing strong opposition over charges against marine boat builders. Jefferson City notes Democratic and Republican state conventions in session, reflecting statewide primary activity.
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New Haven
Conn
Geo. J. Lilley
Congress
Sumarine Boat
Tle
Jefferson City
New York Primary Results Show Governor Renomination Support
Neturins of the Hughes test in thirteen assembly districts reveal six New York districts backing the governor's renomination while three oppose. Kings counties report decisive majorities against his renomination, with all three Wings county districts casting against him.
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New York
Kings Counties
Nathan Straus to Lead Bryan and Kern District Men’s Club
Nathan Straus selected as president of the Bryan and Kern District Men’s association in Cuiragh says he will accept the post and lead an active campaign in support of Bryan.
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New York
Seou
Nathan Straus
Demeerie National Committee
Cuiragh
Bryan and Kern Bistress Men's Association
Bryan
Arrest in Paris on Whisky Sale at Court House
Sept. Jo- Fis Weant was arrested in Paris GL while selling whisky by the bottle in the basement of the courthouse.
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Paris
Jo-- Fis Weant
Thirteen Saloonkeepers Fined for Slot Machines
Thirteen Chicago saloon keepers were fined 25 dollars and costs each for operating slot machines. The report notes a Swedish settlement in Europe living in the extreme north, 100 miles from a railway and a day from their nearest neighbor.
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Chicago
Sd. T
Europe
Sweden
Hibbing Faces Wide Spread Fire As Towns Go Dark
A massive forest fire threatens Hibbing Minnesota and surrounding towns. Businesses and schools close as residents rally to fight flames with Duluth sending engines and crews by rail. Smoke cloaks the area and lights are turned on during daylight to aid navigation.
Fire Threatens Grand Marais as North Shore Forest Fires Spread
Grand Marais faces encroaching forest fires with residents fleeing on foot and by boat. County attorney Al J. Smith and a Minneapolis party were burned out and escaped to town at dawn. Women weep as thirty miles of smoke blankets the shore and a strong east wind could seal the town’s fate. Ashland and surrounding farms report fires advancing, with requests for aid and alarms sounding.
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Mion
Furest
al J. Smith
Hennepin County
Grand Marias
Purdy
Judge Noves
Minneapolis
Grand Marais
Smith
Owas
Suuith
Ashland
Wis
White River
The Maiden Walks Gracefully in Kansas City Style
In the Kansas City Times notice a maiden praised for graceful carriage and demeanor. She refused riding opting to walk, leaving rivals unable to disparage her poise and presence.
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Kansas City Times
No Improvement. How does Charlie Softleighus prove his time
The fragment presents a cryptic dialogue line about Charlie Softleighus and a pun on proving time. It lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable organizations. No clear individuals besides Charlie appear, and no actions with outcomes are described. The text reads as a brief, unresolved quotation.
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Charlie Softleighus
Doegu
Too True Woman's aim is bad in blunt verse
A fragment from a PhiladelphiaPreag item suggests a blunt proverb about a woman misstepping when bold and indiscreet, ending with the implication she lands at a man's feet. The wording is fragmentary and lacks clear names or dates.
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Tig Gald
Philadelphia
Scores on the ball fields in Chiengo and beyond detailed standings
The report lists toy league standings and day baselings across multiple cities. It notes results for Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Louisville, St Paul, and Kansas City with wins, losses, errors, and notable batters or pitchers. Prominent teams include New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, and St. Louis, with several 9 innings and 7 inning entries.
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Rewan
MelLean
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Heuilach
Moran
New York
Procklyn
Brocklyn
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Hatterles
Rucker
Farmer
Mathewson
Bresnahan
Pittshurs
Pittsburg
St. Lewis
St. Bevis
Mittsburg
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St Louis
Raymond
Ludwig
Cumnitz
Gibson
Poston
Philadelphia
Rostom
Bosten
Philatelphia
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Batteres
Philotelphia
Sparks
Doo
Boston
Dorner and Smith
Bower
Tretroit
Attomao OF
Detroit
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Chicaze
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Killian
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Phiadelpha
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Blair
Vickers
Schreck
Cleveland- Br Dlewis
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Strats
Rhoades
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Bemis
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Young
Donolue
Washington, Smith and Keeley
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Minneapolis
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Columbus
St. Paul
Kansas City
Markets Report Big Across Wheat Corn and Livestock
Quotations on the market board show wheat and corn futures with mixed closes. Live stock prices list prime fat steers, cows, calves, and goats with varying bids, along with sheep, hogs, and poultry receipts and prices from livestock dealers in New York and Wisconsin areas. The page also records cattle and hog receipts, market steadiness for hogs, and announcer pleas amid a noisy delegate session.
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Gafeage Board of Prade
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Otta
Lieepits
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Indiana
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Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for Coughs and Colds
A promotional note for Bees Laxative Cough Syrup claiming quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take and gently laxative. Sold by H. J. Coogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Coogh
C. P. Guenther
Mob verdict case taints venue in Springfield
Springfield Sept 9 The court refused to fix a venue for the state murder case against a Black man named Simes amid mob threats. A gang label is used and two days before trial the prisoner stands under heavy guard as prosecutors seek to proceed here. The day also notes nurses board appointments and state printing bids by the Illinois legislature.
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Dae Simes
Z. A. Ballard
Dada Crofton
Cirevoit Court
Hawless
Mientee
Aosta
State Printing
Ete
Springfeld
State Board of Contracts
State Journal Company
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Senate
Phillips Bros
Robbers Fire Shots During Bank Robbery on Bridge
Walter Prager, of Clilenan Wisconsin, robbed on a bridge night stint. Two shots fired. a second struck him in the left side as he lay on the ground. Banks notes seized. Prager shipped to hospital in grave condition. Suspects fled with cash. police notified and the scene secured.
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Walter Praggee
Clilenan
Wis
Poe
Oo Lior
Rridge Teteratead
Pan
Prager
Praver
Sir Froneis’ Hospital
Cienega
Senor
Walter No Prwer
Merko
Isobael Burris & Co
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Tie
Tas Winpeae Avenue
Satie Ade
Pecria
Eal
Court action pursues land deeds dispute and heir claims
In a circuit court proceeding, Micha Sneils moves to dispute land deeds and claims inheritance rights. The case involves Mabelle Siecit Me er, Thomas Sacik, Rabelle Spell, and McNamara, with Colonel Snedby cited in a dispute over rightful ownership and control of the property.
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Micha Sneils
Mabelle
Thomas Sacik
Rabelle
McNamara
Colonel Snedby
Pocahontas Man Found Dead on Vandals Tracks
John Bernhart aged eighty from Pocahontas DL was found dead on the Vandals tracks. Relatives say he left home with $150 in his pocket but it was missing. a deep cut on the heel suggests murder.
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Hishtah
John Bernhart
Pocshontas
Alo
Rincounter Result Shocks Chandreaty Island Camp
In Quincey the case of George Mullgan, a legge pmp worker on Chandreaty Island fifteen miles north, was brought in with two pistol-ball wounds after a camp encounter with TR Johnson of Burlington. Mullgan’s condition is listed as serious.
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Quincey
George Mullgan
Legge
Chandreaty Islind
Will TR. Johnson
Burington
Mullgan
Wayman Gains Votes in Chicago Primary Recount
Recount of ballots in the Chicago Republican primary for state attorney general has begun across twenty six precincts. Wayman shows a gain of ninety six votes as the election board continues the audit of results.
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Chicago
Attormer
Elves Waymain
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