Kern Accepted Nomination for Vice Presidency in Indiana
In Indianapolis on August 25 John W. Kern accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination with William J. Bryan present. Theodore A. Bell delivered the notification, Kern received an elaborate engrossed notice, and an enthusiastic crowd of Hoosiers plus visiting Democrats applauded as Bryan concluded with a prepared speech on Trusts.
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William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
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Theodore A. Bell
California
Denver
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Thomas BR. Marshall
Indara
Mrr. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Market Quotations Indianapolis to Toledo Grain and Livestock
Market quotations list wheat corn oats and livestock prices in multiple cities. Prices cover No 2 red wheat cattle hogs sheep and lambs with figures from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Fragments of early 20th century dispatches on crime and politics
Brief items report a range of events from duels and suicides to political nominations and international affairs. Notable notes include arrests in Castkill and a fire fatalities at Wofford Tweed in North Carolina, naval promotions, and Roosevelt era political fundraising appeals.
Threats Against Officials Rise in Springfield Illinois
Anonymous threats spread after repressive measures, alarming merchants who fear arson. A grocer warned to stop selling to negroes saw a small fire at his store last night, while J B Perkins, secretary of the Odd Fellows Building association, faces similar letters tied to his hiring of a negro elevator conductor.
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Springfield
Ill
J B. Perkins
Odd Fellows Building Association
Lincoln-Jefferson League
Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows Building
Grand jury heats witnesses in Hallam assault case
Springfield Illinois grand jury began hearing witnesses in the case of the assault on Mrs Mabel Hallam. George Richardson identified as her assailant by Mrs Hallam and some family members including Mr Hallam testified along with police. Richardson protests his innocence.
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Springfield
Mabel Hallam
George Richardson
Hallam
Richardson
Jury returns verdict in Earl Nelson bayonet case
Kankakee Illinois Aug 25 The coroner s jury in the Earl Nelson inquest recommends Klein be held for grand jury action. Earl s father B W Nelson then swore out a warrant for Klein s arrest after the finding was reported.
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Kankakee
Ill
Earl Nelson
Joseph B Klein
First Infantry
Illinois National Guard
Klein
B. W. Nelson
Gold Hidden Fifty Years Found In Old Cabin
The Rev. William H. McCann, longtime Baptist pastor in southern Illinois, discovers more than $400 in gold hidden in a tin can inside a dilapidated cabin. The money dates back fifty years to the McCann family’s time in St. Clair and Belleville.
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Carmi
Wiliam H. McCann
Minois
McCann
St. Clair County
Belleville
Franklin County
William H. McCann
Fairfield
Dynamite in the Wheat Bundles Shocks Ridgway Farm
A dynamite stick was found in a wheat bundle on the Peter Kohl farm near Ridgway. Threshing halted as workers fled. A stranger suspected of tampering was seen near the threshing rig. The blast- prone bundles will be opened before threshing resumes. Ruth Kelley, 12, was accidentally stabbed by her father in the barnyard when a frightened animal lunged. the blade pierced her abdomen as he tried to protect her.
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Panama
Australia
Connecticut
Sultan of
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Birmingham
American Press
New Orleans
Carmi
Peter Kohl
Ridgway
Carmel, Sr
Ruth Kelley
Robert Kelley
Rat Killing Contest Captivates Obed Town
In Obed near Mattoon Illinois a rat killing contest has people using guns poison and traps. Ed Cole leads one team and John Stump the other as residents race to reduce a rat surge threatening homes. The loser treats the winner to ice cream and a band concert. finish is soon.
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Mattoon
Ohed
Obed
Ed Cole
John Stump
Came of Good Family
Inquest into the death of Andrew Anderson nineteen who was killed Saturday night while riding atop the Los Angeles Limited near West Chicago He was the son of wealthy Palo Alto California parents who request shipment of his body as they sought word of his whereabouts The youth was with two Chicago boys when killed and was struck on the head by the train’s iron framework as the locomotive passed a viaduct.
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Chicago
Andrew Anderson
West Chicago
Los Angeles Limited
Chicago & Northwestern
Anderson
Palo Alto
Cal
Heroic Wife Saves Husband From Burning Clubhouse Fire
Mrs Edward B Griggs of Jerseyville Illinois pulled her husband from a blaze at Otter Creek clubhouse on the Illinois river near Heroic and beat out flames on his clothes with bare hands. Griggs suffered severe burns and is believed fatally injured. The fire started when a lamp exploded. the clubhouse owned by St Louisans was destroyed. loss estimated at 5000 dollars.
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Hardin, Ill
Edward B Griggs
Jerseyville
Ill
Otter Creek
Illinois River
Griggs
St. Louisans
Switches Cars Without Halt in Bethany Ill
Rev Cyrus Johnson a Free Methodist preacher of Bethany has invented a device to switch streetcars without stopping. A foot pedal activates a pivot to throw the track through a groove. Trials in Decatur for a week reportedly satisfactory.
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Bethany
Ill
Cyrus Johnson
Decatur
Stevenson Visits Chicago For Illinois Campaign
Former Vice President Stevenson Democratic candidate for Illinois governor met with National Chairman Mack in Chicago to discuss the state campaign strategy. He spoke at a luncheon hosted by the Iroquois Club predicting a Democratic victory in November amid applause.
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Mr. Stevenson
Chicago
Stevenson
Tlinoifs
Bloomington
Mack
National Committee
Drowning Tragedy Follows Rescue Attempt on Beardstown River
In Beardstown Illinois Thomas Bewell and his nephew Henry Howell died after diving from a gasoline launch to save the boy who had fallen into the river. Four relatives onboard witnessed the tragedy as both men drowned during the rescue attempt. Coroner Forshee ruled no fault in the dentist case near Pomona where Effie Lane died after blood poisoning followed tooth extraction.
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Thomas BE
Sai
Henry M. Howell
Hifnels
Howell
Carmill
Effie Lane
Pomona
Forshee
Two track walkers killed in collision near Hannibal
In Hannibal Missouri on August 25 Alta Lents of Jacksonville Illinois and Kenneth Reynolds of Buffalo Illinois were walking on a track when struck by a passing freight train and killed instantly. Both victims were on the improvised roadway beside the rails when the accident occurred. Authorities investigated the scene and notified families of the fatalities.
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Alta Lents
Jacksonville
Kenneth Reynolds
Buffalo
Iil
SEA BATHING AND SALT AIR FOR HEALTH
An Italian physician Gerosa argues sea air and sea bathing renew essential salts in the body. He claims all life originated in salt water and that blood and tears are salty. Sea water is the life element and especially strengthens weak children, making sea bathing highly beneficial.
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Gerosa
aAnd
Voodoo in Haiti Report of Child Sacrifice Uncovered
The article recounts a French archbishop's account of a voodoo assembly in Haiti where a masked priest joins followers. After offerings of a white cock and goat, a young man asks for the hornless goat and a bound child is found later as part of a grisly rite. Authorities delayed in responding.
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Haniti
Island
Maman
Marvin Dana
Itn Metropolitan Magazine
When Men Hurry
An elevated platform observer contrasts calm bystanders at a street collision with frantic riders chasing trains. He notes hundreds gather around two wagons while awaiting the next train, then questions why people rush for traps of fear or waste time watching hoisted safes.
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New York Sun
Wit and Wiles of Mme de Struve as Told by Bayard Era
Secretary Blaine praised Mme de Struve as the brightest woman he knew. Her sharp English and quick wit were famed, including a memorable quip to Miss Kate Bayard when Bayard became head of the American diplomatic service.
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Mme. de Struve
Blaine
Bayard
Kate Bayard
Legation
Terms for Music at a Ladies Reception
A London Graphic item notes a lady inviting a professional pianist for a reception next Thursday evening. The musician quotes five guineas to perform and leave, or den guineas if attending as a guest and spending the evening in talk.
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London Graphic
Fragmented dialogue prompts a light hearted quarrel
A garbled comic exchange hints at marital strains over finances tied to age and obligation. The snippet suggests a husband wife dynamic with talk of bills and growing age. The fragment preserves a period voice and suggests a humorous domestic tension.
Poleya Rida Ran Ne Will Cars Case Note
In a brief garbled report a court case mentioning Poleya Rida Ran Ne Will Cars is referenced with unclear details. The fragment mentions Taney and a partner, doubt about proceeding, and L Keifer and Son in a likely legal matter.
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Taney & Oe
Beyon Cine
L. Keifer& Son
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