Roosevelt Letter Urges Railroads to Equalize Accommodations
President Roosevelt releases a letter directing the Attorney General to seek injunctions against railroads in the South that fail to provide equal accommodations for white and colored passengers paying the same first class fare. The report includes the Commerce Commission order of June 27 1907 and the railroad’s noncompliance through March 26 1908 with emphasis on equal but separate facilities as required by law and state precedents.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South
Titer Commerce Commission
Railron Company
Nashville, Chattanooga
Alabama
Illinois dry vote spreads across towns and counties
The April returns to state headquarters show Macon Fayette Green Brown Sangamon and many towns now dry. Large cities Borbford Decatur Galena Pontiac Kankakee Mattoon Clinton and Danvers went dry with numerous smaller towns and villages following suit.
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Spervorieto
The
Minois Anti-saloon League
Winnis Brewers’ Association
Macon
Fayette
Green
Brown
Shelly
Witte
Sangamon County
Fertin
Chrisnen
Weardey
Ty Mason
Gratton
Borbford
Decaruc
Galevurg
Pontiac
Kankakee
Matrtoc
Dison
Latchfield
Clinton
Mason City
Pyitefield
Carrollvon
St. Charles
Orewon Melyidare
Ventefield
Right A
Weelker Fil
Nite
Girard
Chesterfield
Levey
Cotfax
Lerxington
Danvers
Laston
Kelinburg
Mid@Kints
Mares
Shipman
Forest City
Kilbourne
Arenyville
Taylorvill
Edinbur
Virden
Pitrura
Vandalia
Morrie
Wheaton
Chatham
Elen
Manitou
San Jose
Rath
Pleasant Pisses
Rreetion
Niantic
Divernon
Little Johnny Jones at the Grand theater revived musical comedy
The Cuban Wurtrat comedy Little Johnny Jones by Capade Company is playing this week at the Grand theater. George Colsit stars as Johnny Jones with Willam Keogh as the Unknown and dle as the detective delivering inner humor. Billy Seymour appears as Johnny Jones the jockey, underlining the strong chorus and capable supporting cast.
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Johnny Jones
George Colsit
Grand Theater
Willam Keogh
Unknown
Thomas Lewis
Dle
Billy Seymour
Johny Jones
Seymour
George Calpa
Calan
Motto of 4 WW Coodiwin by Sedalia editor
The piece presents a whimsical motto from J. West Goentwin, veteran Sedalia editor, printed on his business card. It reflects a philosophy to stay cheerful amid life’s vicissitudes, ending with a quip about age and past troubles.
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J. West Goentwin
Sedalia
Gootwit
Vaudeville Actor Harry Hedrix Dies After Brief Illness
Harry Hedrix, vaudeville performer with Wedrix and Prescott, died this morning at University Hospital after a short illness. He appeared at the Orpheum here and other theaters and was born in Trenton Missouri 32 years ago. Survived by his wife Ada Hedrix, burial is in Trenton, and funeral services are set at Wagner's at 3 PM tomorrow.
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Harry Hedrix
Wedrix
Prescott
University Hospital
Dedrix
Orpheum
E. O. Rodgers
East Thirty-sixth Street
Trenton
Ada Hedrix
Wagner's
Undertaking Rooms
Chicago merchants to lead American trade mission to Asia
Two hundred members of the Chicago Kinoys Manufacturers' Association plan a six month tour to Japan, China, and other Eastern nations. Diplomats from the State Department join the delegation to promote U S trade and prepare meetings with the emperors of China and Japan. A new line of steamers will transport the group.
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Chiao
Kinois Manufacturers’ Association
Japan
China
Orient
Department of State
Corea
Philippines
Far East
Hearst Independents Falter in Chicago Alderman Race
The Independence league led by William R Hearst drew 14 908 votes in Chicago with no aldermanic wins amid Socialist and Prohibition gains. Independents and scattered candidates total 13 605, while Socialists 16 715 and Prohibitionists 9 937.
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Independence
Chicago
William’ R. Hearst
Independence League
League
James J. Gray
Summer School at Kirksville Begins June 2
The fifteenth annual summer term of the First District Normal school in Kirksville Missouri will run from June 2 to August 20. The session is part of the regular year with four quarters. Most summer attendees are teachers from public and high schools. President John R. Kirk directs the program with a 33 member faculty.
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Kirksville
District Normal School
John R. Kirk
Wealthy Indiana Doctor Dies Hugging His Hoard
Dr W W Dailey, 60, a noted Southern Indiana benefactor, was found dead in Selvin his home hugging a strong box of wealth. Officials suspect heart disease. he distrusted banks and left no note.
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Evansvilsa
Inn
W. W Dailey
Indiana
Selvin
Ind
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Atlantic
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Eplint
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Maud Elizabeth Quinn
Liverpool
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Stars and Stripes
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Clarence Shearer
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New York
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Perestein
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