Ohio Republican Convention in Turmoil and Platform Endorsements
Dayton September 12 Special report from the state Republican convention shows a heated session as a Cuyahoga county member moved to urge Senator Dick to resign as chair of the state executive committee, a motion supported by Congressman Burton and opposed by Senator Foraker and ultimately defeated. The adopted platform touts national policy gains, endorses Roosevelt administration, and backs Senators Foraker and Dick. Carmi A. Thompson named secretary of state.
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Navy orders move ships to Cuba in Cuban crisis
Washington reports the gunboat Marietta is ordered from Monte Christi to Cienfuegos to protect American interests and any Cuban revolution emergency. The cruiser Denver arrived at Havana and the cruiser Des Moines will be detained at Key West.
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Rich widow Sarah Boatman reported missing in Chicago
Police asked by relatives to search for Sarah Boatman a wealthy widow missing since Wednesday. She was known to carry large sums of money and it is feared she was murdered or detained.
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Indict Chicago Bankers In Forgery Case
Chicago bankers Stensland and Hering face twenty indictments for forgery after formal return. The Milwaukee avenue bank former president and cashier were named. Tangier reports the Prinz Adelbert steamed out today with Stensland aboard.
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Rebels Plan Concentrated Attack on Havana
Reports from Havana say rebels near Cienfuegos are planning a large attack on the city with several thousand forces. The government is taking precautions.
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Cienfuegos
Train wreck near Sudbury kills twelve
Montreal dispatch reports a Canadian Pacific train wreck west of Sudbury resulting in twelve deaths. Seven people died at the scene and five more succumbed to injuries, with many injured passengers.
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Warsaw Sealed in Fear as Terrorists Murder Jews
Soldiers here growl at continued killings by terrorists. Jews are in panic as the governor general moves to avert further attacks and protect Jewish communities in Warsaw on September 12.
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Warsaw
Storm damages Oak Park homes near Chicago
Severe storm damage strikes Oak Park suburb as a dozen houses are hit by lightning causing fires and nearby residents panic. The loss is estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
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Oak Park
Quieter at Siedlce in quiet day after fighting
Siedlce reports a calmer city scene as streets open and shops resume activity. About three hundred wounded have been cared for, reflecting the day's relief after prior conflict.
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Siedlce
Wealthy Prince Dying in Berlin Estate Crisis
Berlin Sept 13 special reports the condition of Albrecht prince of Prussia worsened with little likelihood of recovery. Albrecht is noted as the richest prince in Germany and his decline stirs significant concern among German nobility and the empire.
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State Meeting of YM C A Workers in Freeport
Freeport YMCA members plan to attend the state gathering in Aurora from Oct 25 to 28. Delegates will join a citywide program with departmented sessions, speakers such as Dr. Gunsalus and Dr. Landrith, Bible studies, and men’s institute activities.
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Mass Meeting Postpones Campaign Opening
Members of the Yo Mo Co AL held an enthusiastic mass meeting in association parlors last evening. The planned big membership campaign was postponed to Friday night due to large business and changes in campaign plans.
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Death of Mrs Martha Borsdorf in Freeport home
Mrs Martha Borsdorf widow of Frank Borsdorf died at 136 Homer street at 9 15 last night after a year long illness. Born December 22 1864 in Kent she lived in Lena before moving to Freeport in 1889. She married in 1882 and leaves six children Edith Emma Mary Louise Frank and Albert all in Freeport. Also four brothers and five sisters survive. Funeral Friday at 9 ½ from home and 9 80 from St Josephs church Father Kaverage officiating. Interment in St Josephs cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Charles Holmes
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David Harlacher
John Bokemeier
County Board Reconvenes For Second Day Session
The board of supervisors reconvened for the second day at 6 oclock this morning. Reports from committees and a request from Osbornen Directory Co regarding city and county directory copies were referred to the purchasing agent. The highways committee authorized $48 for Kent. The Hartford Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co report was read and filed. Jurors for the coming term were selected, about 100 names drawn, with further details to be provided. Speakers urged establishing lent calons at the county farm for tuberculosis aid. the proposal drew favorable interest but was deferred to tomorrow morning for a decision.
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Oserve
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Interurban workers form union to demand wage scale increase
A Rockford Interurban line local branch of the Amalgamated Street Railway Employes of America was organized. A new wage scale for Toxtya men 20¢, City regulars 21¢, Interurban regulars 26¢ per hour was set to be presented to Manager T M Ellis today, aiming to raise pay by 6 to 7 cents per hour and improve conditions across about ninety enrolled members.
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Rockford & Interurban Railway
T. M. Ellis
Freeport
The
Star
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Senate
Toxtya
Jocal
Ernest Gilbert
Jefferson Street
J. Blum
Chicago
Ellis
Dentist Dr Davis Faces Police Court Charge
Dr Davis of the Stoskeps building corner Stephenson street and Galena avenue, a dental practitioner, faced a police court hearing on a charge sworn by Mrs J Kolin. She claims he refused to return a dental plate after payment, despite repairs. The case was continued to Monday with the defendant held on a $500 bond.
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Stephenson Street
Galena Avenue
J. Kolin
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Mind and Life Benefits
An old ad copy extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty aid and mood enhancer. It claims the product “hoteys” up thoughts, brightens life, and acts like nectar for words while implicitly selling ea ut tablets priced at 45 cents. Names Joseph Emerit appear in the fragment.
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Joseph Emmert
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