Kern accepts Democratic vice presidential nomination in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 25 John W. Kern of Indianapolis accepts the vice presidential nomination before a large Hoosier audience with William J. Bryan present. Theodore A. Bell delivers the notification and Kern receives an elaborate official notice from the Denver convention.
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Indianapolis
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Kern
Bryan
Theodore A. Bell
California
Denver
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Thomas BR. Marshall
Indara
Mrr. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Market quotes for wheat corn oats hay and livestock across Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and other centers. Prices shown include wheat No 2 red 94c at Indianapolis and 97c Cincinnati 94%c Chicago. corn No 2 79c Indianapolis 80c Cincinnati 78%c Chicago. oats No 2 48%c Indianapolis 50%c Cincinnati 60%c Chicago. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs listed with varying bid ranges. regional totals and per-head figures reflect market activity.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Various 1906 News Briefs From U S and Abroad
A wide batch of brief items notes duels, arrests, and deaths including an arrest in Castkill N Y after a duel in Bosco La and a death by gas inhalation in New York. Fires kill a family near Marshall NC and a notable theft of jewels at Oakdale L I. Military, political, and economic items cover a battleship in Sydney, Turkey relations, and presidential nominations.
Threats escalate in Springfield amid anti Negro actions
In Springfield Illinois on August 25 anonymous threats targeted officials and merchants after repressive measures against African Americans. A grocer was warned his store would burn unless he stopped selling provisions to negroes. A small fire later occurred at his shop but its location suggested non incendiary causes. J B Perkins, secretary of the Odd Fellows Building association and Lincoln Jefferson League member, also received threats tied to employing a negro boy as elevator conductor in the Odd Fellows building.
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Springfield
Ill
J B. Perkins
Odd Fellows Building Association
Lincoln-Jefferson League
Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows Building
Grand jury investigates race riot assault case in Springfield
The first day of the grand jury session in Springfield focused on hearing witnesses in the assault on Mrs. Mabel Hallam. George Richardson, identified by Mrs Hallam as the assailant though not positively, faced questions along with Mrs Hallam's family and police observers who answered the call for help.
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Springfield
Mabel Hallam
George Richardson
Hallam
Richardson
Verdict Recommends Grand Jury Action in Earl Nelson Slaying
Kankakee Illinois Aug 25 The coroner's jury in the Earl Nelson case recommends Klein be held for grand jury action. Earl Nelson's father then swears out a warrant for Klein's arrest after the verdict is announced.
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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 by Beloved Baptist Minister
In Carmi Illinois August 26 the Rev William H McCann longtime Baptist minister learns a family cache of over 400 dollars in gold hidden fifty years ago in a Belleville bank and later kept at home was found by children seeking shelter in a dilapidated cabin. Old neighbors recalled the McCann search and the minister confirms the discovery in Fairfield.
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Carmi
Wiliam H. McCann
Minois
McCann
St. Clair County
Belleville
Franklin County
William H. McCann
Fairfield
Dynamite found in wheat bundle at Ridgway farm
A stick of dynamite was found in a wheat bundle on the Peter Kohl farm near Ridgway causing thrashing to halt as workers fled. A stranger is said to be operating the machine and enemies may have plotted to destroy the rig. The blade wound a girl when a knife caused an accident during barnyard chores.
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Carmi
Peter Kohl
Ridgway
Rat Killing Contest Captures Obed Town's Attention
In Obed near Mattoon Illinois a rat killing contest has residents using guns poisons and traps Ed Cole leads one team and John Stump the other The side with fewer rats will treat the winners to an ice cream supper and a band concert The race ends in a few days with honors even and a thrilling finish anticipated
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Mll
Ohed
Obed
Ed Cole
John Stump
Came of Good Family
An inquest into the death of Andrew Anderson a nineteen year old hitchhiker killed near West Chicago while riding atop the Los Angeles Limited of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad shows he was the son of wealthy Palo Alto California parents. His body is to be shipped home after word reached his family. He traveled with two Chicago youths and died when struck by the train’s iron framework at a viaduct.
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Chicago
Andrew Anderson
West Chicago
Los Angeles Limited
Chicago & Northwestern
Anderson
Palo Alto
Cal
Heroic Wife Delivers Burned Husband From Otter Creek Clubhouse
Mrs Edward B Griggs of Jerseyville pulls her husband from a blaze at the Otter Creek clubhouse near Heroic, Illinois after a lamp explosion. Griggs suffers severe burns and is believed fatally injured. The clubhouse, owned by St Louisans, is destroyed with about $5,000 in losses.
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Hardin, Ill
Edward B Griggs
Jerseyville
Ill
Otter Creek
Illinois River
Griggs
St. Louisans
Switches Cars Without Halt In Bethany Illinois
Rev Cyrus Johnson a Free Methodist preacher in Bethany invents a foot operated track switch device. The pedal pivots throw the switch via a groove in the track enabling motormen to move cars without stopping. Trials in Decatur for a week reportedly satisfactory.
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Bethany
Ill
Cyrus Johnson
Decatur
Stevenson Visits Chicago in State Campaign Talks
Former Vice President Stevenson, Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois, visited Chicago from Bloomington and met for over an hour with National Chairman Mack to discuss the Illinois situation and the National Committee’s role in the campaign. He followed a luncheon by the Iroquois Club where he predicted a Democratic victory in November to applause.
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Mr. Stevenson
Chicago
Stevenson
Tlinoifs
Bloomington
Mack
National Committee
Double drowning in Illinois river rescue attempt
In Beardstown Thomas Bewell, a local resident, and his nephew Henry Howell, 11, drowned after Howell fell from a gasoline launch on the Illinois river. Four relatives watched as Bewell swam to save him and both perished. Coroner found no fault with the dentist in Pomona case.
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Beardstown
Thomas BE ~Well
Henry M. Howell
Hifnels
Howell
Carmill
Effie Lane
Pomona
Forshee
Two Track Walkers Killed by Freight Train Near Hannibal
Alta Lents of Jacksonville New Jersey and Kenneth Reynolds of Buffalo Illinois were walking on the railroad track when struck and killed instantly by a moving freight train near Hannibal Missouri on August 25.
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Hannibal
Alta Lents
Jacksonville
Kenneth Reynolds
Buffalo
Sea Air and Water Nourish the Human Body, Says Italian Doctor
An Italian physician Gerosa argues sea air and bathing renew essential salt in the body. He notes the body contains salt water portions and that sea water is the main principle of life. Sea bathing is especially invigorating for children and can be brought in bottles.
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Gerosa
aAnd
Voodoo in Haiti Describes Child Sacrifice Rite
Marvin Dana recounts a Haitian voodoo ceremony witnessed by a French archbishop in which a priest disguised as a negro mingled with the crowd. A goat and a white cock were slain and a bound child later appeared as the final sacrifice amid a grisly feast. The authorities stalled before investigators arrived.
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Haniti
Island
Maman
Marvin Dana
Metropolitan Magazine
When Men Hurry and the Crowd on the Platform
A New York Sun reader notes the contrast between calm crowds near two collided wagons and the rush to catch trains. He observes hundreds of bystanders gawking while alerting to danger or hoists, questioning why people hurry for trains yet delay on simple tasks.
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New York Sun
Wit of Mme. de Struve and Bayard retort remembered
Secretary Blaine praised Mme. de Struve as the brightest woman he met. Her English impressed many, and her quick humor is shown in a Bayard anecdote where his daughter jokes she is now chief, prompting Mme. de Struve to reply that she is miss chief.
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Mme. de Struve
Blaine
Bayard
Kate Bayard
Legation
Musician Quotes Terms for Private Reception in London Graphic
A lady asks a professional instrumentalist for terms for a private reception with piano solos. The musician offers two options: perform as a musician for five guineas, or attend as a guest and talk to guests for ten guineas. The exchange appears in the London Graphic.
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London Graphic
A Sure Thing and Family Finances in Brief
Fragmentary conversation reflects a couple debating age and marriage matters. A father’s remarks about youth and responsibility surface amid hints of financial obligations. The source reads like a comic or society snippet with playful, clipped exchanges.
Unclear OCR fragment cites Keifer and Son car case
Fragmentary text mentions Poleya Rida Ran and possible legal or property notes. No verifiable events, dates, or entities beyond Keifer and Son. Further readable details are not available in the provided snippet.
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Taney & Oe
Beyon Cine
L. Keifer& Son
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