Veterans parade lights up city with grand encampment
Tens of thousands of veterans gather as the Grand Army of the Republic marks its annual reunion. Delegations from Michigan and Minnesota join drives to Atlanta for the encampment with leaders including Governor Adams and Commander-in-Chief Sacre. Officials note 20 000 to 30 000 veterans may attend while parade events, monuments dedication, and city-wide pageantry unfold amid early misfires and a ceremonial peace.
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Prohibition Party and Political Campaign Notes
A snapshot of late 19th to early 20th century items mentions the Prohibition party presidential campaign, elections dates, and scattered political and public notices. It notes the 164,895,286 acres surveyed, mine and crop damages, military matches, weather extremes, notable deaths, extradition talks, and various diplomatic and national concerns.
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William Jennings Bryan Visits Salem in 1890s Campaign
Large Salem crowd greets Democratic candidate William J. Bryan as he tours the city. He speaks on courthouse grounds and meets neighbors, with receptions at the courthouse hotel and railroad station. He and Jennings family relatives are highlighted in the day’s events.
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Preferred death to jail in Springfield riot case
Mrs Kate Howard a key riot leader swallowed acid as deputy took her to jail. She died before entry, amid grand jury actions that had indicted her on multiple counts including murder in connection with lynchings. Ten more indictments followed the earlier charges.
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Kate Howard
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Effect of New Law on Chicago and Alton Traffic
Chicago reports a 12 percent rise in passengers and a 6 percent drop in earnings for the twelve months ending June 30 1908 under the 2 cent fare law. Walter Ross traffic manager notes 866 766 more passengers and total tickets sold 3 127 983 versus 3 061 116. Average passenger mile rate fell from 0.0206 to 0.0186.
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Chicago& Alton Railroad
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Alton
Mine Fire Rages at Jurisdiction City Near Sandoval
Fire at Jurisdiction City near Sandoval in a Jumbo coal mine continues burning despite efforts to check it. Loss runs into thousands with potential total ruin. Origin traced to a miner dropping a lamp.
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Tragic Mine Accident and Household Fatality
In a slate mine near Carmi Illinois a miner was killed after a slate fall. In Benton a six year old boy Charley Scarlett killed his eight year old sister when a gun beneath a bed discharged striking her in the groin and causing death within minutes.
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Fire destroys Bellevue shoe factory. 100 workers displaced
Fire at the Jordan Shoe Co factory in Bellevue destroyed the plant employing about 100 men. Loss estimated at 120000, largely covered by insurance. one engineer and a fireman died in the blaze.
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Coles County to Examine Dry City Scheme Claims
A documented plan in Mattoon proposes forming the Coles County club to allow members to drink beer within a legal frame. The scheme centers on lockers in a headquarters building and an in-house refrigerator dispensing two beers per visit, claimed to keep activity within the law under state incorporation. Colonel Bill Knight is named as the alleged prime mover behind the effort.
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Stolen Steel Bridge Case Heads to Guilty Plea
Thomas Atwood a Blount township road commissioner reported a steel bridge near old Denmark stolen after flood damage. Detective Kelly traced the bridge to Livingston junkyard where George Proctor admitted selling it to Joe Hayden and will plead guilty before Judge Love in county court.
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Freeport Debate Fifty Year Anniversary Observed
In Freeport Illinois on September 1 a 50th anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debate was marked by a parade and addresses. About 20 000 people attended at the original debate site with Senator Dolliver of Iowa delivering the main oration and Stephen A Douglas of Chicago among the attendees.
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Savings Go Up In Smoke in Carmi Panic
In Carmi Illinois on September 1 an elderly woman Mrs Josephine Gordon withdrew her savings from banks during a panic and hid it in an old stove. A fire today burned the stove and $2255 of her life savings were destroyed leaving her frantic with grief.
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Primary figures reveal official state election tallies
Official state board figures from Aus. 14 show Republican Governor Denis got 232,988 votes and Yates 201,031. Hopkin s for senator polled 368,885. Fous 121,110. Mason 586,696. Webate 14,704. Oglesby for lieutenant governor 159,924. Shumway 378, Knight 36,385. Drew 21,740. Smith 116,973. Stevenson Democrat governor 79,783. Pauleon 24,608. McGoorty 23,643. Lewis 30,214. Gunther 10,705. Kime brough 1,707. Monroe 4,305.
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American Mathematical Society Opens Meeting in Champaign
Several hundred leading scientists and mathematicians from across America are to assemble in Champaign on September 10 and 11 for the annual meeting of the American Mathematical Society. The gathering will showcase research, lectures, and discussions among prominent scholars in the field.
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Child Drowns in Jam at Local IJETY Incident
A two year old boy identified as Bon Underhin drowned after falling into a water container in Macomb on September 1. The accident occurred when the child slipped into the container, with bystanders rushing to aid. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the drowning and urging safety measures around open water and tanks.
Deneen's decisive Springfield actions praised by editorials
Illinois Governor Deneen is lauded for ordering militia to Springfield to quell mob violence during the riot. Editorials commending his firm measures note thousands of troops on duty, vow to prosecute rioters, and praise his fearless, unwavering leadership to restore peace.
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Illinois
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New York World
Deneenly
Illinois Democrats Nomination Failures Signal Weak Assembly Control
The Democrat of Illinois showed little interest in legislative contests with many districts nominating few candidates. If they secured every nomination, they would not control the general assembly, leaving a Democratic governor as a figurehead without real power at the start of his term.
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