Bryan Invades East as Illinois Democrats Rally
William Jennings Bryan led the Illinois Democratic State convention in Peoria with rapid speeches and praise. He travels onward by private car to Lincoln, Ind, through Sept. 29, with ex-Governor Jennings and aides. the platform nominates Stringer for US Senate Stevenson for Governor Belcler for Secretary of State Jeffries for Auditor Mount for Attorney General Pickering for Clerk of the Supreme Court and trustees Tiden White Raxvimond Luss for university seats.
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Peoria
William Jennings Bryan
Byansville
Ind
Chicago
Coliseum
Lincoln
Bryan
W. S. Jennings
Florida
Robert 8. Rose
A. H. Manning
Jennings Whi
West Virginia
Maryland
United States
Lawrence B. Stringer
Adilaf E Stevenson
XN. F. Belcler
Ralph Jeffries
John B. Mount
Tess C. Tall
Clark
Supreme Court
John T. Pickering
Edward Tiden
A. Ll. White
Vermilion County
Isaac Raxvimond
Champaign County
A. TL. Luss
Douglas County
Springfield
New York
Arnold Scherr
Charles R. Swisher
Jos. H L. Gains
Swisher
Illinois Democrats endorse Bryan Stevenson platform praise
The convention adopted a state platform praising the Denver action and the presidential nominees. Bryan is called absolutely right on public issues and Bern a man of integrity. Stevenson for governor receives warm tribute and urged for election as a return to better methods. The liquor question is not addressed.
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Denver
Toto
Bryan
Bern
Uiinois
Stevenson
Adlair Stevenson
Ilinois
Cannon Speech Dominates Springfield GOP Convention
In Springfield Illinois on September 10 Speaker Cannon presided and delivered a keynote speech. Four Republicans who voted for Fremont in 1856 attended. Leslie M Shaw Senator Hopkins and Governor Deneen followed. Trustees for the University of Illinois were nominated along with presidential electors at large. The state ticket from the primary was ratified and Cannon attacked Bryan noting labor and tariff issues amid party debate.
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Springfield
Montigello
University of Linois
Jol Anderson
Chicago
Walter Reeves
Streator
Bigs
Bryan
Tarim
Weaver
Gompers
Labor leaders and platform back Taft era policies
A speech criticizes labor leaders for seeking anti injunction and Sherman act tweaks favoring unions while denouncing differing laws for union labor. It notes the Republican platform’s praise of Roosevelt, Cannon, Taft, Deneen, Cullom, Hopkins, and state reforms, and endorses the Great Lakes to Gulf waterway project while avoiding focal option and personal liberty.
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Chicago
Bryan
United States
Roosevelt
Cannon
Taft
Deneen
Cullom
Hopkins
Great Lakes
Gulf
Committee On
Dog fails to locate missing boy despite loyal hound
In Chicago a water spaniel led Mrs. Elliott toward her missing son Perry, biting at a cap she believed bore blood. The dog halted after three blocks, leaving Perry’s whereabouts unresolved as police intensify the search. A separate report notes Mrs. Jeffrey fending off a burglar with a roller skate and securing $400 in valuables, while Bruno Schultz is shot during a confrontation with Officer Doherty as authorities widen the late night chase.
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Chicago
Twenty-second Street
Joseph Elliott
Perry
Spot
Mrs. Elliott
John Co. Jeffery
Muskegon Avenue
Jeffrey
Bruno Schultz
Wabansia Avenue
Dickinson Street
James Doherty
Rawson Street
Schultz
Neighbor binds Andrews to red dress bet if Taft loses
As an offset against a freak wager a neighbor of Andrews has bound him in writing to wear a red Mother Hubbard dress for one month if Taft is defeated.
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Andrews
Himelf
Mother Hubbard
Taft
Ex Chief for a Sanatorium in Springfield Ill
Springfield news reports former police chief William Maloney likely to be admitted to a private sanatorium for treatment. He had been in failing health for weeks and wandered from home Sunday before a search party found him early Tuesday morning.
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Springfield
Ill
William Maloney
Child Killed Under Roller During Building Move
A three year old child of Morris Wilby was crushed to death near Benson when the child fell under a moving roller during the relocation of a building. Police are investigating the accident.
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Eureka, U1
Morris Wilby
Benson
Child Loses Life After Boiler Water Scalding
Edna Stewart two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Stewart fell into a bowl of boiling water and died from severe scalding in Gentralia on September 10. The incident occurred in the home of the Stewarts and prompted a local inquiry.
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Gentralia
Edna
John R. Stewart
Taft campaign plans in abeyance as Chicago visit fixed
Cincinnati dispatch reports Republican national committee arranging Taft trip while campaign details are paused. Taft will speak in Chicago October 7 to address the Lake-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterway association amid a flood of invitation letters.
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Republican National Committee
Taft
Cincinnati
Chicago
Tripp Co
Chamberlain
PresHo
South Dakota
Miller General Passenger
Standings and Scores From Major League Baseball Games
Chicago area games feature St. Louis and Chicago in a 5 to 2, 3 to 5 finish amid mixed hits and errors. New York and Brooklyn clash with a 8 to 7 final, while Boston defeats Philadelphia 9 to 2. Detroit tops Chicago 7 to 6 in ten innings, and other scores include Philadelphia 6, New York 1, and Cleveland 1, St. Louis 1. The round of results ends with Boston 4, Washington 8.
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St. Louis
Oiegins
Ludwig
Kling
New York
Brooklyn
Frrars
Bell
Malone
Ames
Bresnahan
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Campbell
Sehler
Pittspures
Maddox
Gibson
Boston
Philadelphia
Richie
Devin
Ferguson
Smith
Petroit
Detroit
Eriors
Lake and Chesbro
Klemons
Schlitger
Cootibs
Pygert
Vickers
Powers
Schreck
Cleveland
St. Jawis
Waddell
Liebhardt
Bemis
Washington
Hoston
Houston
Steele
Dorahue
Tannehill
Street
National Pr. W. L. Pc
Venee
Ease
Wings
R. Ww
ST Chicago
New York Cave
Alton Schools Open Amid Peaceful Integration Effort
In Alton Illinois on September 10, twenty five black children sought enrollment at the Washington school for white students. Superintendent Haight offered to place them in Lovejoy Douglas or Film street schools due to capacity. A police presence at all buildings reassured some while others viewed it as show of force.
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Alton
Washington School
Haight
Lovejoy
Douglas
Film Street
Postmaster Commits Suicide in Despondency
The body of Robert M. Patterson, postmaster of Touts in Centralia HL, was found in an orchard near his home. He had shot himself in a despondent state due to ill health. He was a brother of Judge Charles Patterson, chairman of the county Republican central committee.
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Centralia
Robert M. Patterson
Touts
Charles Patterson
Republican County Central Committee
Bet to shave until Bryan elected president
G D Andres, a wealthy farmer near Pit Wallet, Iroquois County, Winds, signs a contract to lose $1000 if he shaves or cuts his hair before William Jennings Bryan is elected president.
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Springfield
G. D. Andrews
Pitwool
Irogoiig County
Winds
Bryan
Ex Senator Praises Mississippi Mob in Lynching
Memphis reports ex-senator W V Sullivan quotes a Mississippi lynching at Oxford where Nelson Patton, a Black man, was killed after a white man’s throat was cut amid mob activity. Sullivan claims pride in directing the mob and says he would repeat the act, while the coroner labels the death as by parties unknown. Normal Oxford conditions said to prevail.
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Memphis
Town
Oxford
Miss
United States
W. V. Sullivan
McMillan
Nelson Patton
Patten
Nexro
Flore
Nelse Tatton
Tin
Neero
Nina
Roane
Ilyaching
Patton
Bucks Stove Co Suit Postponed In Contempt Case
Washington September 1a The Jew reports proceedings against President Samuel Gowpers Secretary Frank Morrison and John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor for contempt of the supreme court in the District of Columbia over publication of the Bucks Store and Range company name on the "We don’t patronize" list. The hearing was postponed for two weeks as counsel requested extra time to examine witnesses. Justice Gould appointed an examiner. each side has thirty days.
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Washington
Samuel Gowpers
Frank Morrison
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Txsen
Conquery
Justice Gould
Indicted in New Orleans Fire Case
Julius Lipps manager Abe Wolf secretary and treasurer of the Central Glass column of New Orleans and Joh Eckert an employee of that company have been indicted for arson over a blaze that damaged part of three blocks in the business district and caused about 1 500 000 in losses.
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New — Orleans
Julius Lipps
Abe Wolf
Central Glass Column
New Orleans
Joh Eckert
Grand Jury
Philadelphia man secures option on historic Paris house
Michael J. Koyte of Philadelphia announces he secured an option for a United States syndicate to the Paris house built and occupied by Benjamin Franklin. The note mentions Franklin’s cultivation of friendly relations with Americans during the American Revolution.
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Paris
Michael J. Koyte
Philadelphia
United States
Benjamin Franklin
Mramcee
Ivan Revolutium
Pyramids and a courtroom clash in Houston Post
The Houston Post notes a dramatic taunt between a defense lawyer and Lt as the jury grants a demanded justice. The piece also remarks that ancient Egyptians and Mayas built the world’s greatest pyramids in Yucatan.
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Houston Post
Yucatan
MEWS FACTS OUTLINE AND GLOBAL INCIDENTS
Lawrence O Murray calls bank examiners to discuss Sent at the comptial office. A severe gale causes casualties among small craft along the British coast. McAlpin trophy results at Sea Girt. A manager killed in an auto crash near San Brags. CPR denies compromise with striking mechanics. A Bakoi captain and citizen shot in Russia. Deaths reported in the Philippines. Tolstoj memorial in St Petersburg attended by Premier Staty pin. Bookstore displays ordered removed in St Petersburg. Germany plans tax increases. Champagne vineyards devastated by mildew.
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Lawrence O. Murray
Hias
Hia
McAlpin
Sea Girt
Acs
Buekeya
Philip Littenthal
San Bragsco
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipes
Poliee
Tank
Baki
Russia
Philippine Islands
Chistace W. Gravens
Aovative
Wiruwapasa
Wis
Tolstoj
Suverin Theater
St. Pettersburg
Statypin
Drachenski
St. Petersburg
Coomunny
Wrights Aeroplane Flights Set Records at Fort Myer
Orville Wright made three record setting flights at Fort Myer securing progress for official army trials. Two one hour flights and a six minute two man flight demonstrated improved performance surpassing earlier endurance marks. Lieutenant Frank Lahm joined a spin around the drill grounds establishing a new two man flight record.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Army Board
Wright Brothers
Wheat futures quotations from Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago markets report shows Wheat prices with open high low and close values listed for the session. The brief excerpt notes generic quotation lines but lacks complete figures.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Grain and Livestock Prices in Chicago and East Buffalo Market Report
Chicago and East Buffalo markets report mixed gains and steady to higher prices. Hogs and cattle receipts rise with prime fat steers around 17.00 to 18.00, hogs up to 7.50, sheep and lambs firm, and hay and hay components priced for timothy and mixed grades. East Buffalo listings show steady cattle demand, higher hogs, and strong lamb values with best lambs around 6.40.
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WSS
Chicago
Timethy
Timothy
Timnois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Timois
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Night Watch Dish Antics On The Indiana
Admiral Evans aboard the Indiana confronts an old bluejacket accused of taking food from a mess chest. The sailor insists no food was taken and claims he saw a cockroach emerging with tears in its eyes, highlighting shipboard hunger and humor aboard.
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Admiral Evans
Indiana
Harper’s Weekly
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