White Miners Strike Over Armed Negroes in Mines
White miners at Woodside and Tuxhorn coal mines refuse to work with black workers. about 500 men employed, 150 colored. President Clark of Springfield UMW says no clashes known, miners claim negroes are armed for self defense amid riot tensions. Grand jury probes riot crimes as Governor Deneen orders infantry home.
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Werner
Reece
Young
Adjt
Scott
Foster
Mabel Hallam
George Richardson
Richardson
Deneen
Klein
Kankakee
National Guard
Hatch
Woodside
Tuxhorn
Clark
Springfield
United Mine Workers
New Patrolman Warned Cousin in Sunday Duty Case
Police court heard evidence over whether William F. Hoover, newly appointed patrolman, warned his cousin Barnard Howard to keep a saloon closed on Sunday. Howard testified Hoover did warn him, while Hoover denied it. The trial also involved Earl Masters and bartender M. F. Sullivan. The board indicated further action may follow, with Wylie’s position and possible changes under review.
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Howard
Hoover
Earl Masters
Dennis Sullivan
Joseph Pittman
M. F. Sullivan
Edward Howard
Pittman
Sullivan Place
Sullivan
Masters
W. C. Thomas
Walter Chandler
Joseph Guthrie
Charles Sellers
John DeVanick
George W. Nickel
S. B. Boyer
Graham
Wylie
Bing
Benjamin Dean
T. R. Sewell
Mr. Sewell
Dean
Marvin Kuhns
Sewell
Nomination for Vice Presidency Highlighted in Ceremony
A ceremony marked the last notification of nomination for the vice presidency. Officials and attendees confirmed the formal process underway and the next steps for the candidate's campaign.
Taft Endorsement Highlights Sherman Acceptance Talk
Utica New York August 18 1908 The Republican ticket was officially launched with James S Sherman accepting the nomination and pledging support for Taft Roosevelt platform. Sherman praised the Roosevelt record and defended tariff revision while Sen Julius Burrows and Sec Root delivered tributes amid reception by local officials and congressmen.
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Mr. Sherman
Sherman
Taft
Republican Party
Democratic Organization
Julius Burrows
Michigan
Bryan
Root
M. W. Stricker
Hamilton College
James S. Sherman
Sérene E. Payne
New York
Utica
Cincinnati
Sherman Lawn
Genesse Street
Appeal Taken By Marion Man For Optometry License
J. R. Marvin of Marion sues the state Board of Optometry to compel issuance of a license. Dr. A. N. Baker of Marion, secretary of the board, is named as principal defendant. Marvin claims three years of practice before the 1907 board creation and that he met all requirements and paid fees. He was notified October 12, 1907 his application was refused and seeks a transcript of proceedings and a show cause why license should not be granted.
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J. R. Marvin
Marion Optician
Dr. Baker
Rion
Marvin
Octogenarians gather in Marion to build cabin exhibit
In Matter Park Marion Indiana August 18 the Grant County Octogenarian day drew residents over 80. More than 200 attended as aging villagers used old time tools to construct a log cabin without nails. The cabin will stand in the park as a monument. Curios and relics owned by the elderly attracted attention.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ind
Matter Park
Grant County
Chafin Accepts Prohibition Party Nomination in Chicago
Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago accepted the Prohibition party’s presidential nomination at Music Hall with a large, cheering audience. Professor Charles Scanlon delivered the notification speech and presented the platform copy while party leaders from several states watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene W. Chafin
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Scanlon
Chafin
Cuban Rule Means Ruin for Isle of Pines Residents
Mrs. D. E. Collins refs to 900 Americans living on the Isle of Pines as Cuban rule looms. She fears U S authority ending could trigger intervention or Americans leaving their homes. Collins notes 200 acres of citrus trees planted by her brother, with fruit destined for New York and claims islanders dominate land and business.
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Cuba
New York
California
Isle of Pines
United States
McGoon
Admiral Evans Celebrated at Lake Mohonk Birthday Tribute
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans marking 62 years with a day of congratulatory telegrams and public honors at Lake Mohonk N Y He plans to stay through October then join the Washington general board He cites a strong navy as key to peace and says there will be no war unless forced by the United States Letters from Hughes Morton McCork and others were read and eulogies given while admirers packed the hotel parlor for the ceremony
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Robley D. Evans
United States Navy
Bob
Washington
General Board
United States
Japan
Mountain Hotel
Iowa
Santiago Bay
Albert K. Smiley
Edwin Simmons
New York
Admiral Evans
Simmons
Governor Hughes
Paul Morton
Navy
Anson G. McCork
Walter S. Franklin
Baltimore
Stevens
New Jesey
Gear
Champaign
E. C. Benedict
New. York
Herrick Johnso
St. Louis
America
Draper
New -York
Man on Tracks Causes Engine Crew Near Miss in Marion
Warren Davis a demented resident near Marion walked onto the Panhandle No. 2 track as it departed at 1:30 PM. He jumped off just before collision, then attempted to set two barns on fire. He is jailed and expected to be taken to Longcliff.
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Warren Davis
Marion
Longcliff
Embezzlement Charge Hits Indiana Traction Treasurer
Ottawa Ontario police arrested Edward Cottingham claiming he is Edward Craven treasurer of the Union Traction Company Tipton Indiana. He faces embezzlement charges for diverting about $5000 from the company funds.
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Ottawa
Ontario
J. A. T. Motorman
Ont
Edward Craven
Edward Cottingham
Union Traction Company
Tipton
Indiana
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Denced
Tomor
William F. Hoover
Patrolman
Charles C. Wylie
Barnard Howard
Utica, N. Y
Mal
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Roosevelt
State Board OF Optometry
DR. Mervin
A. N. Baker
The
Apeal
State Board
Board of Optometry
M. T. Jay
J. H. Ellis
F. M. Murphy
Tion Ticket
Music
Mr. Chafin
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburg
Minois
Wisconsin
Ohio
Nebraska
States
Mer
Fears Leavin
Uncle Ian
D. E. Collins
Mr. Collins
Sam
D. V. Crowe
Linden Avenue
Mrs. Collins
Island
Fighting Bob
Congratu
Lake Mohonk, N. Y
Jellica
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Jellico
la Follette
Panhandle
Gottingham
Gaught
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