Veterans parade and encampment events described in a city report
A long report details the Grand Army of the Republic gathering with veterans and their wives, including crowds, parade routes, and anticipated attendance of 20 000 to 30 000 veterans. It notes headquarters in Atlanta and other cities, candidate congressmen and governors visiting, and a ceremonial dedication at Perrysburg. Also mentions a fatal accidental shooting of a six year old during a city event. Market quotations follow the narrative.
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Prohibition Campaign News and Related World Events
The article surveys political hoards from the Prohibition campaign to congressional races, noting speaker plans and party strategies. It lists varied items from international treaties to notable deaths, mine accidents, weather records, and local incidents across the United States and Europe.
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Simee Pennewhivet
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Congress
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Camp Perry
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New York City
William Jennings Bryan in Salem Welcome Crowd in 1900 Event
In Salem Illinois crowds greeted William Jennings Bryan as Democratic candidate. The visit included a courthouse speech and receptions at the courthouse hotel and railroad station while Bryan honored his family ties and greeted thousands of residents and visitors.
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William J
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Jennings
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Preferred Death to Jail in Illinois Riot
Mrs Kate Howard, a leader in Springfield Illinois riot, swallowed acid to avoid arrest as she was escorted to jail. She died en route after being indicted for murder in connection with lynchings. The special grand jury had charged her on multiple counts and ten more indictments followed.
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Kate Howard
Kramer
Mrs. Howard
Effect of New Law on Chicago and Alton R R
Chicago September 1 An increase of 12 percent in passengers carried and a 6 percent drop in earnings mark twelve months under the two cent fare law for the Chicago and Alton railroad. Walter Ross traffic manager notes 866,766 more passengers in the year ending June 30 1908 and total tickets 3,127,983 up from 3,061,116. Revenue fell 2087333. average fare per passenger mile 0.0186 vs 0.0206 a year earlier.
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Chicago& Alton Railroad
Walter Ross
Alton
Fire in a Coal Mine Near Jurisdiction City
Fire at a Jumbo coal mine near Sandoval in Jurisdiction City continues to burn with no success in suppressing it. Losses run into thousands and possibly more as efforts to control the blaze fail. The blaze started when a miner dropped his lamp.
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Til
Juriction City
Sandoval
Boy Dies After Gun Discharges in Bedroom
Benton Sept 1 Charley Scarlett six years old killed his eight year old sister while attempting to pull a gun from under the bed. The weapon discharged striking the girl in the groin and she bled to death in eight minutes.
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Benton
Charley Scarlett
Fire destroys Bellevue factory injuring workers
Fire at the Jordan Shoe Co. factory in Bellevue, employing about 100 men, causes an estimated loss of 120000 with partial insurance coverage. An engineer and a fireman are reported killed in the blaze.
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Jordan
Shoe Co
Coles County club scheme eyed to beat dry law
A proposed Coles County club in Mattoon allegedly plans to distribute beer via lockers and an in house refrigerator. Members would receive two bottles when thirsty, claim it stays legal since the club is incorporated under Illinois law. Colonel Bill Knight is named as the prime mover.
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Bill” Knight
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Stole a Steel Bridge Near Denmark
Danville Illinois September 1 Thomas Atwood a road commissioner reported a steel bridge damaged by a flood near the old town of Denmark had been stolen. Detective Kelly traced the bridge to a Livingston junkyard and learned it was sold by George Proctor to Joe Hayden. Proctor surrendered and will plead guilty before Judge Love in county court.
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Thomas Atwood
Blount Township
Denmark
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George Proctor
Joe Hayden
Proctor
Judge Love
Freeport Debates Remembered At 50th Anniversary Scene
In Freeport Illinois on September 1 a half century observance of the Lincoln Douglas debate drew about 20 000 people. 500 heard the original debate at the intersection of Douglas avenue and Mechanic street. Senator Dolliver of Iowa delivered the day’s oration with Stephen A Douglas of Chicago among attendees.
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Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
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Mechanic Street
Dolliver
Iowa
Chicago
Savings Go Up In Smoke in Carmi Panic
In Carmi Illinois Mrs Josephine Godfon aged woman withdrew her savings from banks during a panic and hid it in an old stove. Fire consumed 225.5 dollars of her life savings causing her deep distress and grief.
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Josephine Gofdon
Zahe
Primary Election Returns from August 14 State Officers
State board released official results from the August 14 primary. Republican Governor Daneen led with 232,988 votes to Yates 201,031 and other GOP races show Hopkins 368,885 for senator, Fous 121,110, Mason 586,696, Webate 14,704, Oglesby 1,? for lieutenant governor Shumway 378, Knight 36,385, Drew 21,740, Smith 116,973. Democrat Stevenson for governor had 79,783 with Pauleton 24,608 and others listed.
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American Mathematics Society to Hold Annual Meeting
Several hundred leading scientists and mathematicians of America are to assemble here September 10 and 11 for the annual meeting of the American Mathematical Society.
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Child Drowns After Fall Into Farm Tank
A two year old child, Bon aeerred Underhin, drowned in a farm tank after falling into a scale near a Macomb location. Authorities report the accident occurred September 1 as caregivers tried to retrieve the child from the water.
Springfield News Praises Governor Deneen Soldiers Control Springfield Riot
The Springfield News lauds Governor Deneen for mobilizing Illinois troops to protect lives and property amid the Springfield riot. It commends his decisive actions, condemnation of lawlessness, and steadfast pursuit of criminals, noting four thousand troops on duty and restored peace.
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Illinois
Springfield
New York World
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Illinois Democrats miss nominations in many districts
The Democrat of Illinois shows little interest in legislative contests with numerous districts nominating no candidates per the Paria Beacon. Even if all their nominees won, they would not control the general assembly, leaving a Democratic governor with a largely powerless start to office.
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Paria
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