Deneen Expands Lead In Illinois Governor Race
Aug 11 Chicago reports Gov. Deneen's Republican lead over Richard Yates grows as late tallies come in. Officials estimate a 15 009 vote margin amid slow returns. Yates aides claim possible 8 000 plus behind. Hancock county reported a 260 vote Yates edge. Lorimer and Small concede little. party chiefs blame saloon and gambler influence for Deneen victory.
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Chicago
Deneen
Richard Yates
Yates
William Lorimer
Small
Stratford Hotel
Springfield
Hancock County
Orville F. Berry
Hancock
Home Rulers nominate GOP ticket in Tennessee
The Tennessee Republicans known as The Home Rulers designated T Asbury Wright of Rockwood for governor and T A Raht of Tullahoma for railroad commissioner. John C. Houck presided with Col W Gettys as permanent chair. A prohibition plank calls for statewide prohibition by extending the four mile law to all areas in the next legislature.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
T. Asbury Wright
Rockwood
T. A Raht
Tullahoma
John C. Houck
Knoxville
Col. W. Gettys
Two Killed by Damp in Well Near Cherokee Farm
Aug 11 report says two Swanson brothers died from damp gasses while repairing an old well three miles from town. Albert Hansen followed them down and was nearly dead when farm hands pulled him out. a third man is dying from inhalation.
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Cherokee
Swanson Brothers
Albert Hansen
Quarrel Over Sandwich Ends in Man’s Death
In Hannibal Missouri on August 11 a quarrel at a local restaurant over a ham sandwich led to the shooting death of William V. Whitney a traveling salesman from St. Louis. The shooter was John McWilliams a Marion county farmer.
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Hannibal
William V. Whitney
St. Louis
John McWilliams
Marion County
Forest fires threaten timber areas in Idaho drive aid
Spokane Aug 11 The forest fires raging in northern Idaho are causing immense damage to timber sections. Over 200 men have been sent to aid those already fighting the blazes and it is believed they will soon be under control.
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Spokane
Wash
Idaho
Taft
Hot Springs
William H. Taft
Blacksmith A. E. Cramer Warned to Leave Decatur
A. E. Cramer, a Decatur blacksmith, was ordered to depart the city and refused. His wagon shop was subsequently burned.
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A. E. Cramer
Decatur
Texas railroad commission sues 67 railroads over rate hike
The Texas railroad commission filed a formal complaint with the interstate commerce commission against 67 railroads and two other carriers alleging a conspiracy via the Southwestern Traffic association to suppress competition and justify higher freight rates to Texas. They set 15 days for replies and argue the increases hit essential commodities, disrupt trade, and raise costs beyond justified indebtedness and maintenance.
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Washington
Railroad Commission of Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern Traffic Association
Texas
Three Die In Lim ited Traction Collision Near Piqua
Three men from Dayton Lockington and Piqua are killed in a collision of two Western Ohio Traction lim ited cars nine miles north of Piqua. Twenty five others are injured. P. F. Sarver of Sidney is uninjured. Cars rushed from Piqua and Sidney to the scene. Cause believed to be misinterpretation of orders.
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Piqua
Ohio
James Kehoe
Dayton
William McClellan
Lockington
William Bailey
P. F. Sarver
Sidney
Shelby County Infirmary
Five women survive plunge at 30 foot embankment
In St Johns Michigan on August 11 five women in a car tipped over a 30 foot sandpit after losing control while reversing. Driver Mrs D Griffin of Ovid suffered two broken ribs. four other passengers escaped with only minor bruises. Passengers included Mrs Fred Cleveland and her daughter Miss Marie Cleveland of Palmyra New York.
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St. Johns
Mich
D. Griffin
Ovid
Marie Cleveland
Palmyra
N. Y
Duluth Girl Takes Five-Week Stand For Land Opening
Anna Rowe an 18 year old Duluth resident camps beside the United States land office door waiting for Fond du Lac Indian reservation land to open for settlement She holds six in line and plans farming by raising chickens and growing produce with reading material to pass the wait
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Duluth
Minn
Anna Rowe
United States Land Office
Fond du Lac
Miss Rowe
Typographers and Stereotypers Converge in Boston
State and city officials greet delegates in Boston for the fifty fourth annual International Typographical Union convention along with the seventh annual convention of the International Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union the Mailers Trade District union and the ILT U Women’s Auxiliary.
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Boston
International Typographical Union
International Stereotypers and Electrotypers' Union
Mailers’ Trade District Union
Women's
IL. T. U
Bank Closed as Cashier Missing in Guthrie
By order of its directors the Bank of Arton Oklahoma was closed pending an investigation by the state bank commissioner. Cashier W M Reynolds has been missing since Saturday. Friends say his accounts are straight and suspect foul play.
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Guthrie
Okla
Bank of Arton
W. M. Reynolds
Washout Causes Fatal Wreck Near Shoshone
A Tonopah and Tidewater passenger train derailed after a washout near Shoshone California. Three men died: Engineer Hamilton, Fireman Broadwell, and passenger W. E. Moore of Georgia.
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Goldfield
Nev
Tonopah & Tidewater
Shoshone
Cal
Hamilton
Broadwell
W. E. Moore
Georgia
Alpine climbers suffer record fatalities in July
Berne reports a record Alpine death toll for the year with fourteen climbers killed and two seriously injured in July alone. The tally indicates ongoing dangers for mountaineers amid ongoing climbing season.
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Berne
Switzerland
Warsaw Peru interurban line progress eyed for fall finish
Construction on the Warsaw to Peru interurban line is being pushed ahead and officials say the project could be completed this fall.
Battlefleet Arrives in Australian Waters
American correspondent McCutcheon reports the arrival of a battleship fleet at Australia, detailing naval deployments and strategic significance for Allied operations in the Pacific region. The piece notes port visits and potential exercises as part of the show of force.
Wrights Demonstration Rates High Praise From French Experts
Wilbur Wright completes a two flight display near dusk drawing applause as M Delagrange and Leon Bollee praise the Dayton aeroplane pioneer. They note his genius and suggest collaboration with experts could improve the craft.
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Wilbur ‘Wright
Dayton Aeroplanist
Wright
Mr. Wright
M. O Delagrange
Leon Bollee
M. Bollee
Boston Steel Men Arrested in Bid Conspiracy
Alfred E. Cox treasurer and general manager of Atlantic Steel Works in East Boston and Edward P. Robinson of the same company were arrested on a secret indictment charging conspiracy to defraud the city of Boston through collusive bids for city contracts.
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Boston
Alfred E. Cox
Atlantic Steel Works
East Boston
Edward P. Robinson
Mrs Daniel Dresser Wins Absolute Divorce
Mrs Daniel Leroy Dresser, who moved to Sioux Falls last February, was granted an absolute divorce Monday from Daniel Dresser, president of the Ship Building Trust and of the Trust Company of the Republic of New York City, on the ground of desertion.
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D. L. Dresser
Sioux Falls
S. D
Daniel Leroy Dresser
Daniel Dresser
Ship Building Trust
Trust Company of the Republic of New York City
Mrs Moulton Authoress Dies in Boston
Mrs. Lewise Chandler Moulton, noted author, died at her Boston home after a nine month illness. She was a prominent literary figure with many works and public contributions.
Anderson man George C. Manning dies suddenly abroad
George C. Manning of Anderson died suddenly yesterday as his wife and daughter were visiting England. The death occurred while the family was abroad, leaving relatives in Anderson to mourn the loss.
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George C. Manning
Anderson
England
Boiler blast at York mill claims eight lives
Eight men were killed and many injured when a boiler exploded at the York rolling mill in Pennsylvania. The blast damaged the mill and nearby Broomal plant, with debris injuring workers and a horse killed 300 yards away. The explosion shattered box cars and was felt citywide. In Great Falls Montana a separate quarry blast killed five and left another dying.
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York
Broomal, Schmidt & Steacy Company
Great Falls
Mont
Bequests Under Senator Allison Will Disclose Estate Value
Dubuque Iowa August 11 Senator Allison's will valued at 100000 lists bequests to Mrs C J Brayton housekeeper 1200 yearly and life use of the Allison home to the widow of his brother James 750 yearly to Mrs Brayton widow of James and widow of Matthew and three nieces 1500 each four nephews 1000 each to Dubuque public library Finley hospital and the Y M C A 1000 each At Brayton and Cornelia Allison deaths estate to be divided two fifths to James Allison children three fifths to Matthew's children Judge Lacy named sole executor
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Dubuque
Allison
C. J. Brayton
James
Finley Hospital
Brayton
Cornelia Allison
James Allison
Matthew Allison
Lacy
Severe Storm Strikes Evansville With Hail and Power Outages
Evansville faced the worst hail rain wind and electrical storm in history from 4 30 to seven on Monday evening. Streetcar lines were tied up electric light system paralyzed and telephone service demoralized for hours. Large hailstones damaged windows and skylights during a 30 minute lull.
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Evansville
Ind
Strike Over Wage Cut Hits New Orleans Mills
Several hundred operatives at Lane-Muggins Cotton Mills in New Orleans went on strike after the plant announced a wage cut to cope with stagnant cotton goods market conditions. Only a small working force remained.
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New Orleans
Lane-Muggins
Turkish Minister Recalled from Washington
Dispatches from Constantinople on Monday night establish beyond doubt that Mehmed Ali Bey, the Turkish minister at Washington, has been recalled.
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London
Constantinople
Mehmed Ali Bey
Washington
1912 Japanese National Exposition Dates Set
The 1912 Japanese national exposition will run from April 1 to October 31, encompassing both the cherry blossom and chrysanthemum seasons. The event showcases Japanese culture, industry, and arts to national and international visitors.
Bryan Hearing Encouraging Reports on Presidential Candidacy
From Fairview Nebraska to Hot Springs Virginia Bryan receives favorable letters and calls about his 1908 presidential bid. Delegates and supporters including Henry Clayton Henry George Jr and Adlai Stevenson praise his prospects and Taft plans for a national campaign.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
United States
Henry Clayton
Alabama
J. W. McClure
Sedalia
Rev
S. F. McGuire
Osceola
Kan
Henry George, Jr
New York
Harvey W. Hardy
Erie
Wyoming Counties
Bryan
Epworth Guild
Henry D. Douglas
New York City
Bryan and Kern Club
Empire State
Douglas
Maryland
Lee
Col. Bryan
Stevenson
Saratoga Sheriff Accused in Gambling Charges
Copies of charges of neglect of duty for failing to suppress gambling at Saratoga Springs were served on Sheriff John Bradley Jr. by Gov. Hughes aide Ben Smith. Dr. Walter Laidlaw, chair of the anti racetrack gambling committee, filed the charges with the governor. Bradley must appear in Albany August 17 at 3 PM and file an answer by then.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Springs
John Bradley, Jr
Saratoga County
Ben Smith
Hughes
Walter Laidlaw
New York
Bradley
Albany
Hailstorm Hits Nine South Dakota Counties
Aberdeen Aug 11 nine counties from Campbell to Codington were struck by a Monday hailstorm. The storm spanned up to 41 miles in width and damaged crops by an estimated 25 percent to total losses in places across Walworth MacPherson Edmunds the southwest Brown northeast Faulk Spink and Clark counties.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Campbell
Codington
Walworth
MacPherson, Edmunds
Brown
Faulk and Spink
Clark
Slain by a Liveryman in Morrisburg
Richard Jordan of Morrisburg was shot and killed Monday night by Charles Howard a local liveryman after trouble over a livery rig in Morrisburg Ontario. Police report the incident occurred following a dispute and the case is under investigation by local authorities.
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Morrisburg,ll
Richard Jordan
Charles Howard
Biblical Commandment Quoted in Historic Ledger
A short excerpt from Exodus 20 7 echoes in a historic ledger style entry cited as Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. It presents a religious commandment as a quoted source line.
Miracle cure reported at St Anne shrine in Morocco Indiana
Mrs J H Devinney of Chicago was said to be cured of paralysis after praying before the shrine of St Anne in the church at Morocco Indiana during the nine day novena. She walked for the first time in ten years and left the church without the invalid chair.
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St. Anne
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