Apathy in Vermont Campaign Shapes Eastern Strategy
National party managers weigh Vermont results as a gauge for eastern campaigns. Hitchcock urges vigor in the East to counter apathy. Mack seeks an eastern campaign manager and Bryan embarks on a multi state tour to outline government spending and rally supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
East
Mack
New York
Vermont
Republican
Democratic National Committees
Senaior Hale
Maine
Charles F. Brocker
Connecticut
Senator Crane
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Congressional Campaign Committee
Oyster Bay
Aother
Chicago
Sccres
Norman E. Mac
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Stockmen Killed in Kilgore Train Collision
George Kennedy and Foster Spear were killed instantly in a rear end collision between two Chicago and Northwestern freight trains at Kilgore. Malcolm N. Hawkins was fatally injured and F S Brower suffered burns and bruises. All victims were stockmen from Norwood Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Neb
George Kennedy
Foster Spear
Malcolm N. Hawkins
F. S Brower
Chicago & Northwestern
Kilgore
Norwood
Wyo
Woman Drowned in Illinois River Collision
A skiff carrying five people was struck and cut in two by the yacht Mayflower on the Illinois River near Hardin August 31. Mrs. May Appleman of Alton drowned in the incident.
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Hardin
Illinois River
Mayflower
May Appleman
Alton
Farmer Sues L U T Traction for 1000 Damages
Fred Doan of Carmel sues the L U T Traction Co for personal damages seeking 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Doan
Carmel
L U. T. Traction Company
Severe New Orleans blaze devastates wholesale district
Fire swept through the center of New Orleans commerce destroying wholesale houses, plants, and stores from Bienville and Chartres to Conti and Royal streets. Loss estimated at 1 to 2 million dollars. Fire fighting hampered by picnic crowds and water shortages. Two warehouses with wines and spirits burned as barrel explosions rung through neighboring blocks. Separately, Darby Montana suffered near total town loss of about 50 000 with no local fire department.
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New Orleans
Bienville
Chartres
Conti Street
Royal
Missoula
Mont
Darby
Bitter Root
Missing Woman Found Dead in Oakland Area
The decomposed body of Mrs. Alice L. Donahue of Oakland, missing since June 1, was recovered near her home. Gus Allsted was arrested for murder as police linked evidence, including a brooch found in his possession. A dog led investigators to clothing remains and a shovel, aiding the search. Mrs. Donahue was a 40 year old prominent fraternal member with heart issues.
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San Francisco
Alice L. Donahue
Oakland
Gus Allsted
Frank Walsh
Western Furniture Company
Sixty-fourth Street
Bay
Emeryville
Walsh
Gen A P Stewart dies at Biloxi in 87th year
Gen Alexander P Stewart one of the last two surviving Confederate lieutenant generals died at his Biloxi home Sunday after a long life marked by service to southern youth as chancellor of the University of Mississippi from 1874 to 1886 and later as a Chickamauga park commissioner before moving to Biloxi.
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Biloxi
Miss
Alexander P. Stewart
Lees
Stewart
University of Mississippi
Chickamauga National Park
Chattanooga
Turner commits suicide in jail after double shooting
Julius Turner, a farmer from Clay City Illinois, hanged himself in his county jail on Sunday night. He had slain his wife Mrs Turner and fatally wounded their son on June 29, mistaking the son for a rival in a case of jealous rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay City
Ill
Julius Turner
Anarchy Grips Persia Dawn of Civil War Nears
Latest advices report all Persian provinces in anarchy with a civil war likely. A liberal Mushtareds party has begun toward Persia to proclaim a holy war against the shah among the Djat population.
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Persia
Teheran
Nuddea
Woman Robbed and Slain at Mobile Murder
Mrs. Martha Newburn of Wingate Mississippi was killed in Mobile. A $100 concealment in her stocking was taken by the slayer. Suspect Mike Magi, from the fishing party, is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Martha Newburn
Wingate
Miss
Mike Magi
Typhoid Epidemic Spares Two in Pratt Family
Out of a family of six Albert Pratt and his Shelbyville grandson are the only survivors of typhoid fever in the household, while others succumb to the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pratt
Shelbyville
Atlantic City Saloons Close Under Governor Fort Warning
Atlantic City imposes a drinkless Sunday with all 220 saloons and hotel bars closed amid Gov. Fort's threat to deploy troops. Projections estimate losses around 150000 dollars as boardwalks and cafes sit empty and visitors decline on a dry day.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
New York
American fleet lands in Melbourne for official welcome
Admiral Sperry and officers of the battleships land ashore in full regalia as officials greet the fleet in Melbourne. Five thousand sailors and cadets participate in a grand Sunday program with mass at St Patrick’s cathedral and a noon procession, while spectators line the streets admiring the ships.
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Melbourne
Admiral Sperry
Sdyney
Coblins Street
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cathedral Hall
Melbourne Automobile Club
Taft Starts Fishing at Middle Bass Island
William H. Taft and party arrive at Middle Bass club in Ohio on Sunday morning, rest after breakfast, then begin fishing for the week. Representative J Warren Keifer also at the club. Taft to Toledo on Wednesday for a Grand Army of the Republic encampment address, which will be non political.
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Middle Bass Island
William H. Taft
Middle Bass Club
Little Chapel
J. Warren Keifer
Ohio
Taft
Toledo
Grand Army of the Republic
Detroit
Buffalo
D. & B. Line
Central Line
Niagara Palisa
Michigan Central
Wabash
Grand Trunk
L. G. Lewis
Detroit, Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat CO
Scmantz
Old Man Arrested as Rioter in Springfield Riot
Edward Ferris aged 60 was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the riot that led to the lynching of two Black men. Police seized a silverware engraved with H. T. Lopez's restaurant name from Ferris's room. he claims to be a journalist from Mexico, IL who came to report on the riot and kept the item as a memento.
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Springfield
Edward Ferris
Ferris
H. T. Lopez
Mexico
Pocketbook Found With Over $500 Near H and D Railroad
Jesse Murphy of Glenwood found a pocketbook containing more than 500 dollars along the H and D railroad near Glenwood. He reported the find to local authorities seeking to locate the rightful owner and arrange return.
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Jesse Murphy
Glenwood
Race violence averted after police shooting in Parsons
In Parsons Kansas on August 31 a shooting by Officer John Williams killed a Negro man named Matt Matthews. A potential race riot followed as mourners gathered at Glenwood Park but the better class of residents intervened and dispersed the mob without incident.
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Parsons
Kan
John Williams
Matt Matthews
Glenwood Park
Noted banker Frederick C. Hewitt dies at 69 in Owego
Frederick C. Hewitt a retired New York banker and Yale 1858 graduate died of apoplexy in Owego on Sunday at age 69. He leaves an estate valued at 20 million dollars.
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New York
Owego
N. Y
Frederick C. Hewitt
Yale
Italian Hired Worker Nabbed After Fowlerton Job
Pasquale Trotta an Italian who hired a fellow worker at Fowlerton last Friday was captured later at Marion.
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Pasquale Trotta
Fowlerton
Marion
Toledo Veterans Welcome G A R Encampment Festivities
Toledo hosts the forty-second Grand Army of the Republic encampment with decorated streets, information corps, and an all-out program. Delegations arrive by streetcar and special train as veterans set plans for parades, a Fort Meigs monument dedication, and elections for commander in chief.
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Toledo
Grand Army of the Republic
California
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
South
Georgia
William N. Scott
Leader of Croatians Missing in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg August 31. George A. Skrivani, leader of the Croatians of western Pennsylvania, has vanished from his home which also served as his bank, steamship agency and publishing office. Family suspects he was assassinated or driven to self destruction by persecution after Friday noon disappearance.
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Pittsburg
George A. Skrivani
Pennsylvania
Boys Drowned While Swimming near Hazelton
Elden and Virgil Lewis aged 16 and 11 sons of Thomas Lewis drowned in White river near Hazelton Indiana after going beyond their depth. They were swimming on Sunday when tragedy occurred.
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Princeton
Ind
Elden
Virgil Lewis
Thomas Lewis
White River
Hazelton
Sis County
German Skills Challenge Stirs Pride in Herrmann
The interview notes Herrmann, asked if he speaks German, replying no yet with pride offering to be tested in German. He invites a challenge to prove his language ability.
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Herrmann
Predictions of Female Growth Outpace Men, Says British Study
A century study by leading English physicists finds women will be taller than men in 100 years. Current teens grow about three inches taller than their mothers, while men shrink roughly three quarters of an inch. Researchers measured 1,479 people to reach the averages.
Real Estate Transfers Noted for Local Property Deals
Henry D. Vance transfers lot 4 in U. S. Royal Center to John E. Tucker etux for 4000 dollars. Seymour M. Closson etux convey to John E. Tucker etux a similar property for 400 dollars. Lloyd D. Pittenger etux sell 15 acres near Harrison two to William D. B. Grant for 1800 dollars. James F. Tallman transfers lot 15 in O. P. city known as the Johnston hotel to August Brewer for 1 dollar. One chattel mortgage filed for 288.50 with two mortgage releases totaling 3.65 vot.
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U. S. Royal Center
Seymour M. Closson
John E. Tucker
Lloyd D. Pittenger
William D. B. Grant
N. E
Harrison
James F. Tallman
August Brewer
O. P. City
Johnston
Macks Invented by Pompaea Wife of Nero
Historical note claims Pompaea the wife of Nero invented macks to shield her complex ion from the sun. The claim blends myth and antiquity with little verifiable evidence.
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Pompaea
Nero
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