Headquarters to Open Today for Republican Headquarters
Chicago August 14 western headquarters of the Republican National Committee will open tomorrow in the Harvester building with Frank Hitchcock in charge during his absence. Hayward will supervise Chicago operations and provisions were made for the distribution of duties among campaign leaders and staff.
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Haywood
Chicago
Associated Press
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
George R. Sheldon
New York
Fred C. Upham
W. E.3orah
Idaho
Victor Oasewater
Nebraska
Charles Nagel
Missouriz
Frank. G .Lowder
Ihoris
Richard V. Eaton
T. Coleman Dupon
Delart
William Hayward
Erary
West
Hitchack
East
Hitchcoock
Lowden
Rosewater
Borah
Nagel
Hayward
Taft
Chingo
Utica
N. Y
Sherman
New England
Boston
Runaway Horse Strikes Train in Sudden Incident
Joe Malone owner was unable to control the horse when it bolted, leaping across tracks and colliding with an oncoming train. Eyewitnesses report the animal bolted after a nearby distraction, causing a brief shutdown. No major injuries were announced, but the incident prompted a safety review.
Mob in Springfield riots over race attacks and fire
Aug 15 Springfield is seized by a mob targeting negro residents after a white woman’s assault. The blaze on the east side kills two and injures dozens as militia and out of town troops rush in to restore order.
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G. H. Scott
Louis
Johnson
Richardson
Springfield
Bloomington
Peoria
Ira Sankey Dies at 68 Known Evangelist Hymn Composer
Ira D. Sankey, famed evangelist and hymn writer, died in Brooklyn at 68 after years of blindness and illness. His collaborations with Dwight Moody spread songs like The Ninety and Nine and When the Mists Have Rolled Away to worldwide audiences. Survived by wife Fannie, two sons, and two grandchildren.
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Sankey
Europe
Dwight J. Moody
China
Egypt
India
Japan
Moody
Indianapolis
Mr. Moody
Great Britain
United States
Brooklyn
Edinburg
Mr. Sankey
Fannie V. Sankey
I. Allen Sankey
Edward Sankey
Railroad strike to end Winnipeg Manitoba
Dominion government through the railway commission will intervene in the strike on all mechanical trades of the Canadian Pacific railroad. Amicable settlement is expected within 48 hours as J H McVery heads east to confer with Ottawa officials.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Dominion
Canadian Pacific Railroad
J. H. McVery
East
Ottawa
Store Hangs Around Apledorn Announcement
Aug 14 report notes an interesting event is planned and awaits details from local merchants. The snippet hints at a growing commercial or community activity centered in Apledorn with no further specifics available.
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Associated Press
Apledorn
Indiana Mines Closed Today Amid Union Suspension
Terre Haute Indiana August 14. After a circular from operators to end wage check off the United Mine Workers district 11 executive board voted to suspend work in the Indiana bituminous coal field. Ten thousand men will quit tomorrow at all mines not collecting dues. The Rood mine in Sullivan county was involved after a driver’s discharge. Operators say the discharge violated the contract and halted union dues collection.
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Sullivan County
Terre Haute
No Endorsement Given W Bryan At Typographical Union
At the International Typographical Union 54th annual convention in Boston on August 14 a motion to endorse the national democratic platform and candidates sparked a heated debate. President Lynch ruled on discission, and Delegate Henry West withdrew the resolution after strong opposition and a push that endorsing would be seen as backing Bryan.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
International Typographical Union
Bryan
Henry West
Birmingham
Ala
Lynch
Berry
Chicago
West
Pacer to Race at Galesburg Time Trial
Peoria reports an offer of 2000 dollars by the local racing association and acceptance by Minor Heir’s owner for a trial against the 2 00% pace. The event is set for the upcoming Great Western fall meeting in Galesburg transiting to Peoria.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Ill
Galesburg
Child Bitten by Dog In Broadway Neighborhood
Mrs. Florence Randall's child on Broadway near McCaffrey's grocery was bitten by a small dog. Police were notified and the incident is under investigation.
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Florence Randall
McCaffrey
Broadway
Riverside Park Mayor Rescues Woman From Annoying Stranger
Jay Neff, a local unofficial guardian of Riverside Park, restrained a man who harassed a young woman, escorting him to the park boundary. The intruder fled with only a warning, amid ongoing community complaints about similar incidents and fear of public exposure in police court.
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Neff
Arrests in Murder Case Linked to $3100 Notes
Indianapolis police arrest Mayer Frankel on murder charges after 3100 notes tied to his wife’s death are found. Nathan Abbramson is charged with blackmail, and Harry Bell, solicitor for two firms, is reportedly charged with blackmail amid claims he threatened to reveal details unless paid.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Mayer Frankel
Frankel
Nathan Abbramson
Harry Bell
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Meridian Life and Trust Company
Fleet Sails Away From Auckland Amid Cheers
The American Atlantic fleet left Auckland at 8 15 am bound for Sydney. Shore batteries fired salutes answered by the fleet while excursion craft and whistles filled the harbor. Premier Sir Joseph Ward and officials saluted from a government steamer as each battleship passed.
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Associated Press
Auckland
N. Z
Sydney
Sir Joseph
Edward Hawkins Hanged for Leonhardt Murder in Tucson
Edward Hawkins was executed by hanging in Tucson at 2:06 PM for the murder of Albert C. Leonhardt. He walked to the scaffold at 1:38 PM and the trap was sprung.
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Associated Press
Tuscon,Ariz
Edward Hawkins
Albert C. Leonhardt
Dominion of Canada Pace Headlines Buffalo Grand Circuit
Kenilworth park opens after rain delays with heavy slow track. Eel wins the 2:10 pace for 5000, taking second heat in 2:06 1/4. Copa d Oro takes 2:06 pace, Darkey Hal wins third heat, Major Mallow wins last heat. Spanish Queen captures 2:24 trot stake.
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Eel
Sue
Merchants and Manufacturers
Detroit
Copa d'Oro
California
Darkey Hal
Major Mallow
Copa d’Oro
Wilkes Boy
Macey
Bonnie Way
Lasalle
Nancy
Royce
McCarthy
Marchester
Geers
Gambolier- Belle Bidwell
John Co. L
McEwen
Jerry B
Cox
Major Brino
Richie
Daniel Mack
Grg
Downer
Lady of Honor
Thomas
Prince Arundel
Br .H
Hal Raven
Snow
Nutwood
Wilkes-Therine
Patton
Direfee
Major Malloy
Brg
Mallow
Darkey Hall
Bl.m
Minor Heir Sets new track time at Galesburg racing meet
Minor Heir lowers his own mile record to 2 00 at Galesburg Illinois on the third day of the Great Western circuit. Subrosa wins the three year old trot, Gordon Prince Jr. takes the Illinois 2 18 pace, and Miss Prophet wins the 2 20 class trot with best times noted for each event.
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Galesburg
Minor Heir
Subrosa
Welch Beats Murphy In 25th Round Decision
Freddie Welch defeated Johnny Murphy by decision in a 25th round title bout. Betting favored Welch two to one, though Murphy fought hard, taking heavy blows that left his lips nose and eyes cut and swollen as he stayed groggy through much of the bout.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Freddie Welch
Johnny Murphy
Welch
Murphy
Churchill to wed Clementine Montague Hosier daughter
London reports that Winston Spencer Churchill president of the board of trade will marry Clementine daughter of the late Sir Henry Montague Hosier who served as Lloyd George secretary for 32 years.
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Associated Press
London
Winston Spencer
Churchill
Board of Trade
Clementine
Hanery Montague
Hosier
Lloydsoo
Negro captured after night pursuit near Pensacola
A negro who assaulted Mrs Edward Maclair near her home four miles from Pensacola was hunted all night by the sheriff's posse and bloodhounds and captured in a neighboring county. He is jailed at Milton Florida as excited crowds mill near the jail awaiting the sheriff's return.
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Taylorsville
George Richardson
Sangamon
Bloomington
Bast
Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
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Frank Fr. Hitchcock
Hot Springs, Va
Mr. Taft
Harvester
Joe Malone
Springfield, Ill
Panhandle
W. Chafin
THE
United
Springfield, Il
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Johnson Hotel
Mrs. Hallam
Malone
Fifth Street
Irael
Ira D. Sankey
Indiana
UNION
LECT
Vandalia Railroad
Ind
Check Off
United Mine Workers of District No
W. J. Bryan
Jay Neff
Riverside
Riverside Park
Law
Buffalo
Kenilworth Park
Dominion of Canada
Florida
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