Meeting of Bryan Chafin Draws Public Interest in Fairview
In Fairview Nebraska on Aug 8 Democratic nominee William J Bryan and Prohibition candidate Eugene W Chafin met in conference focusing mainly on Tolstoi while a Wyoming resident Peter Morrison aged 80 shook Bryan’s hand recounting sighting Andrew Jackson at the White House. Morrison recalled Jackson’s iron will and the bank veto as key factors in his unpopularity. Bryan prepared speeches ahead of a ten day tour starting Aug 21 from Des Moines.
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Fairview
Mr. Bryan
Tolstoi
Peter F. Morrison
Sheridan
Wyoming
Hrgan
Morrison
Lincoln
Michigan
Republic
Andrew Jackson
United States
Mr. Morrison
Sim
Jackson
White House
United States Bank
Bryan
Hermitage
Tennessee
Des Moinés
DENCEN WINS IN THE ILL. PRIMARY
Returns show Deneen leading statewide outside Cook County with about 3 500 more votes for the gubernatorial nomination. Yates claims a strong majority, while Yates supporters dispute. Democratic nominees include Stevenson in doubt and Hamilton Lewis winning Chicago, with 10 000 plurality. Foss leads in tentative US Senate race in Chicago by 6 000 and state totals are mixed. Stringer dominates Democratic senatorial endorsement. Overall turnout favors Republicans. Illinois gubernatorial race had 127 510 votes with 37 precincts unpaid.
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Yates
Cook County
Stevenson
Bloomington
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
United States
Albert J. Hopkins
George Edmund Foss
Tenth
Foss
Lawrence B. Stringer
Lincoln
County Vote Totals in 1904 Presidential Election
Fragment summarizes 1904 county wide results with totals for the city districts and outlying areas. It notes the Republican tally across the county including the city and outlying districts at 229,848 votes. Counts for other candidates are mentioned as 61,142 and 66,368 for different figures.
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Ceived
Deneen
Culver Military Academy Recognized as Top Eight
Culver Military Academy again named a distinguished institution by the War Department. An inspection by General Staff members rated Culver highly, noting its graduates gain strong military knowledge and fitness. Cadet E M Balcum of Nashua was named honorary second lieutenant in the regular army.
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United States
Army
M. J. Lenihan
General Staff
War Department
Democracy Candidate Delivers Patriotic address in Iowa
J W Kern democratic vice presidential candidate spoke to about 3000 at the Chautauqua in Charles City naming Our Common Ground as his theme. He praised Allison and said Roosevelt united parties on issues while Taft and Bryan agree on self government and moderate taxes. He urged casting ballots for patriotism and humanity. He then attended a reception at S L Kern’s home before heading to Des Moines Indianapolis and Lincoln to meet Bryan.
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Taft
Bryan
S. L. Kern
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Two Men Killed in Bloomington Runaway
Bloomington, Ind. two farmers John Mullis and Isaac Fox were killed when a western pony they had bought three weeks earlier kicked repeatedly after passing Indiana University. The impact crushed Fox’s skull and caused a concussion for Mullis, who died an hour later.
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Mullis
Isaac Fox
Indiana University
Fox
Bank Messenger Boy Charged With Theft in Chicago
Lee Hasman an 18 year old messenger for First Trust and Savings bank is under arrest on charges of stealing 4600 from the bank and 1300 from his aunt. He and his fiancée Bertha Rosendahl 17 were involved. The stolen money was found in his room and he reportedly confessed to taking the aunt’s 1300 to spend on automobiles and women.
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Chicago
Lee Hasman
First Trust and Savings Bank
Hasman
Bertha Rosendahl
Simple Funeral for Senator William Boyd Allison in Dubuque
Williams Boyd Allison Iowa’s distinguished senator was laid to rest at Linwood cemetery in a simple service at his Dubuque home. Vice-president Fairbanks, national lawmakers, Governor Cummins and many friends attended. Rev. J. T. Bergen led the house ceremony, which lasted under thirty minutes.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
Boyd Allison
Linwood Cemetery
Fairbanks
National Senate
House
Cummins
Dubuqque
J. T. Bergen
Westminster Presbyterian Church
National Travelers Association organized in Milwaukee
The National Travelers Association of America was organized with Frederick L. Gross as President and a Milwaukee headquarters. Officers include F. L. Bartlett and Frank L. Morse as vice presidents, Leonard M. Grover as secretary treasurer, and directors L. C. Dome J. E. Allen W. L. Beattie. The group aims to improve traveler relations, secure fair transportation rates, baggage allowances, and decent hotel accommodations.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Travelers Association of America
Frederick L. Gross
F. L. Bartlett
Jackson
Tenn
A. L. Morgentheim
New York
Frank L. Morse
Leonard M. Grover
L. C. Dome
Little Rock
Ark
J. E. Allen
Indianapolis
W. L. Beattie
Memphis
Cholera Mortality Rises in Volga Region
In St. Petersburg Aug The Asiatic cholera persists in the Volga area with Saratov Tsaritsyn and Astrakhan as main centers. Saratov province reports 29 new cases and 20 deaths, reflecting a worsening outbreak.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Volga
Saratov
Tsaritsyn
Astrakan
Influenza Flows East to West Amid Mice Cholera Fears
A fragment notes influenza moving from east to west alongside concerns of mice cholera, highlighting seasonal disease spread and cross-continental fears without specific dates or locations.
Welsh Railway Brakeman Names Welsh Stations
On the railway in Wales the brake man announces stations such as Ffestiniog Bettws y coed Llandegal and Penmaenmawr. Tourists sometimes mishear the names as fiver Old Time Cradies. Egyptian cradle imagery shows a mother at work with her foot on the cradle copied by Belzon.
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Wales
Ffestiniog
Bettws-y-coed
Llandegal
Penmaenmawr
Christ
Belzon
Spanish Nobles Share of Population Cited at Fifteenth
A claim states that one fifteenth of Spain’s inhabitants are nobles. The assertion implies a high hereditary or titled class within the country, though sources for the exact figure are not provided.
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Spain
Walton Notes and Nearby Travel Arrivals
Walton news reports a local fishing trip to the Tippecanoe river near Pulaski on Friday. Visits include Gladys Engler from Logansport staying with T. H. Beall, and Margaret McElheny and Harriet Pitman visiting Mrs. Younglove. Wm Kapp and Chris Bean plan a rheumatism treatment in Martinsville today.
Free Band Concert at Spencer Park by Elks Band
Sunday evening program led by Prof. C. W. Stewart features marches overtures waltzes and selections including Flower Girl Intermezzo Danube Waves The Time the Place and the Girl and Keiser March with pieces by Branen and Weurich English and More listed.
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Spencer Park
Elks’ Band
C. W. Stewart
F. Vanorvici
Weurich
Howard
Keiser March
Relpetrom
Woman Moonshiner Defeats Big Posse in Kentucky Fight
Miss Mary Fouts known as the Maiden Moonshiner, 27, of Beaver Creek, resisted United States Marshal Blair and a deputy posse in a half hour clash near her still camp. Deputy Schram was seriously wounded as she used a 44 caliber rifle and exchanged more than sixty shots. This marked her third battle with authorities as she eludes arrest near Knott and Letcher counties.
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United States
Blair
Mary Fouts
Accomplished Infant Found in Castle Street
A Glasgow advertisement reports a three year old child found wandering on Castle Street Saturday evening. The child is healthy with dark hair gray eyes and ruddy cheeks and can speak a little.
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Glasgow
Castle Street
Berlin Butchers Mark Sausage Days With Chair and Apron
The Berlin butchers announce fresh sausage days by placing a chair draped with a large clean apron beside the shop door. This quirky method signals customers when new batches are prepared.
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Berlin
Forest Rose to Sing at Pleasant Valley Picnic
Forest Rose, a Galveston singer of repute, will perform at the Pleasant Valley picnic on August 16.
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Forest Rose
Galveston
Pleasant Valley
Social Visit Highlights Chicago Peru and Toledo Residents
Mrs. Blanche Gladden Brown of Chicago Mrs. Ray Gladden of Peru and Miss Marjorie Reagan of Toledo Ohio spent yesterday with Mrs. John C. Batchelor on Seventh street.
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Blanche Gladden Brown
Chicago
Ray Gladden
Peru
Marjorie Reagan
Toledo
John C. Batchelor
Seventh Street
Burgundy Pitch Composition From Resin and Palm Oil
A description of Burgundy pitch noting its origin, composition predominantly resin and palm oil, and its misnomer as a Burgundy product. The text emphasizes that the pitch is not from Burgundy and is largely made from plant-based resins and oils.
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Burgundy
Hasheesh Mania Inspires Assassin Origin Tale
A historic note claims Hasheesh drives users to madness and murder, popular in Persia, Turkey, and Egypt. The text links the drug to the origin of the word assassin, noting the mania often manifests as murder.
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Persia
Turkey
Egypt
Hongkong Harbor Ranked Among World’s Finest
Hongkong harbor spans about ten square miles of water and is regarded as one of the finest harbors in the world due to its natural beauty and strategic maritime position.
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Hongkong
The Camel Expert on Speed and Load
The camel costs about as much as a fine horse and possesses great speed. Its life lasts longer and it can carry a load equal to three horses, making it a valuable pack animal.
Hole in Glass for Electrical Apparatus
The text explains a method to pierce glass by sealing the targeted area with wax and etching, then removing the enclosed space with hydrofluoric acid. This describes a practical technique used in electrical apparatus construction.
Galveston News: Local Visits and Illness Report
Galveston August 8 report notes Lawrence Mac Donald ill. Relatives from Logansport visit Kentucky two weeks. Squire McKwain and Miss Bessie Mc Dowell hosted by W. T. Zehring. Mrs. John Woods visiting daughter Marie Jackson. Frier family visiting Young America. Mary Burrows and Maggie Thomas in Ko komo. Grandma Logan seriously ill at James McWilliams home. James McClain to build a dwelling east of the Baptist parsonage. contract awarded to David Klepfer. Elizabeth and Lalu Fickle spent Friday in town.
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James McClain
Baptist Parsonage
David
Klepfer
Elizabeth
Lalu
Royal Centre News highlights and social notices
Mrs Hellman improves from illness as visitors arrive including Mrs Hammerback and Chicago guests. Edward and George Shafer hosted a lawn party for about forty five friends last evening. Rev and Mrs Aye returned home after visiting Mr Aye's parents. Miss Rose Glick Marie Clouse Lon Roose and Anson Thompson noted among local names.
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Royal Centre
Hellman
Hammerback
Chicago
Lavis
Edward
George Shafer
Local Social Roundup Involving Visiting Friends
Mrs Whit James visits friends in Indianapolis while Mrs Eva Morganson returns from a trip there. Mrs Leonard of Wakarusa guests at Warren Brown and wife.
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Fing
Frank McConnell
Whit James
Indianapolis
Eva Morganson
Leonard
Wakarusa
Warren Brown
Deaths and Funerals Briefs Include Two Local Obituaries
Susie V Englehardt six-year-old daughter of Conrad Englehardt died Friday morning at 419 Thirteenth street. Funeral Monday at two o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev Brown. Nancy Eyeman wife of Jacob Eyeman died Friday at 130 at her Clinton township home aged 28. Funeral tomorrow at one o'clock from Pleasant Hill church.
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Brown
Eyeman
Nancy Eyeman
Jacob Eyeman
Pleasant Hill Church
Local Brevities and Fire Alarm Haunts Park Area
Mrs M D Miller of Chicago visits her brother John W Barnes and wife. Fire companies rushed to Park avenue and Helm street yesterday afternoon for a false alarm triggered by boys. Mr and Mrs Lefever and daughter and Mrs Binney of Columbia Street return from the Christian conference at Kokomo.
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M.D. ‘Miller
Chicago
Hne
John W. ‘Barnes
Park _avenue
Helm Street
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Eugene W
Chafin
Fairview, Lincoln,Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
Eugene W. Chafin
Democratic
Prohibition Parties
Dencen
Ill
Culver
WAR Dept
The
Culver Military Academy
Sec
Retary of War
Regular Army
Aujdtant
Washington and
E. M. Balcum
Nashua
John W. Kern
Tisan Standpoint
Charles City
J. W
Senator Allison
Roose
Velt
John Mullis
Bloomington, Ind
John
Tribune
Thos. Meyer
Market Street
Allison
Dubuque, Ia
Traveling Men’s Association
National Travelers Association
Walton
Tippecanoe River
Pulaski
the Tribune
Mrs. Williamson
Galesburg, Mill
Mrs. Laemle
Perry Bernetha
T. J. Beckley
Woman Moonshiner
BIG Posse
Rose
Jackson Township
L Lawrence MacDonald
George Smith
Squire McKwain
Bessie McDowell
Bunker Hill
Grace Truax
Logansport
W. T. Zehring
John Woods
Marie Jackson
Wm. Frier
Young America
Mary Burrows
Maggie Thomas
Kokomo
Grandma Logan
James McWilliams
Royal Centre News
Boone Township
Englehardt
Susie V
Conrad B. Englehardt
Ing
John Profit
Thirteenth Street
Clinton Town
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