Patriotism and Veterans Parade Draws Thousands
The annual muster and parade of veterans drew a crowd estimated near 100000 as Michigan and Ohio units passed the reviewing stand. Mayor Whitlock noted orderly streets, few incidents, and a weathered October like day aiding the festive mood.
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Seth
Rand Army
The
Republic
Orty
Pthe
Whitlock
Thhem
Michigan
Ohiogie
Comranen
Sens Baker
Beles
Galeteron de
Jonn Bal
International council session in Geneva and other 1912 events
Reports from Geneva on the International Council of Women with about seven million members. Obituaries note Rear Admiral Henry Glas dead in Berkeley. US debt and bank growth totals released. Comet discovery announced at Yerkes. Fires destroy Baker Egg Cass in Urbana and Sumner business area. Multiple political and social updates including Oklahoma school law ruling, and campaigns for Parker and Bryan.
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International Council of Women
Geneva
Henry Glaas
Berkeley
Cal
Publc
Edwin B. Frost
Yerkes Observatory
Gary
Baker Egg Cass Company
Urbana
Ohio
United Spanish War Veterans
Boston
A. H. Huston
Guthrie
Charles R. Newton
Hartford
Conn
Alton B. Parker
New York
William H. Leeds
Paris
New Head of Grand Army of the Republic Elected
Colonel Henry M. Nevius of Red Bank New Jersey elected commander in chief on the first ballot with 454 votes over rivals Van Sant 254 and Dickason 90. Other officers named include J Kent Hamilton Ohio and C C Royce California. Delegates set Salt Lake City as next meeting place and Mrs W L Gillman of Roxbury Massachusetts named Woman's Relief Corps president.
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Toledo
Ohio
Henry M. Nevius
Red Bank
N. J
Grand Army of the Republic
Nevius
van Sant
Minnesota
L. T. Dickason
Illinois
New Jersey
J. Kent Hamilton
C. C. Royce
California
J F. Spence
Tennessee
Q. Lane Tannehill
Maryland
Nevins
Russell A. Ale
Michigan
Lincoln Cavalry
New York
Fort Stevens
Early
New Jersey State Senate
Salt Lake City
Woman's Relief Corps
W. L. Gillman
Roxbury
Maas
Plot to Assassinate Roosevelt Reported Near Sagamore Hill
The World claims Roosevelt was targeted by a deliberate shooting attempt while riding near Sagamore Hill. No evidence of an assailant was found after a search of the bushes. The report dates from New York on September 8.
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New York
the World
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Mr. Roosevelt
Indictments Grow in Springfield Civil Unrest Probe
Springfield grand jury met in Illinois on September 8 and issued 17 more indictments, bringing total to 117. Among those charged are four Springfield policemen for failure to suppress the civil unrest, while Sheriff Warner Chief Morris and others are commended for duty. The report condemns cowardly actions by some officers and urges Civil Service Commission review. Additional indictments include burglary larceny and arson cases tied to the mob, with several individuals held on charges related to the unrest and a deputy treasurer robbery.
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Mires
Springfield
Oscar Dahlkamp
Joseph Ferendez
George G. Hohiman
George W. Dawson
Warner
Wilbur Morris
Charles Walsh
Civil Service Commission
Lee Randolph
Robert McCay
Tom Gegan
Andrew Gordon
Frank H. Whitco
Susie Ellis
Eva Thomas
James Andrew Bechtel
Eugene Bradley
Hd Duffy
Chas. Wolfe
Frank Mitchell
William Farmer
W. H. Bowe
Mitchell
Farmer
Bowe
Abe Raymer
Slim] Humphrey
Kate Howard
Raymer
Humphrey
Donnegan
Burton
Two Killed at Crossing Between Trolley and Carriage
Ottawa Illinois reports a deadly wreck six miles from town as an electric car on the Tiltons Valley railway collides with a carriage carrying Walter Snell and six others. The dead include the Snell children, ages twelve and eight, with two fatally injured and three seriously hurt, including Mrs. Snell and a Snell son. The incident leaves several victims in critical condition.
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Ottawa
Tilmots Valley Railway
Walter Snell
Snell
Mamie Townsend
Drouth Leads to Tragedy at St Marys Well
Terre Haute Ind Sept 8 Angered by water access John Smith shot and nearly killed Alexander Chrisman Wounded man fell across the well platform Smith arrested Dry weather forced several families to draw from Chrisman well The next item Colomb Bechar Sept 8 dispatches say Colonel Alix and relief reinforcements crushed Beraber tribesmen near Boudenib capturing camp and equipment
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Drouth
Terre Haute
Ind
Alexander Chrisman
St. Marys
John Smith
Chrisman
Smith
Aman
Colomb-Bechar
Alix
Boudenib
Infernal device found in oats bundle near separator
Investigators probe an attempted bombing of a threshing machine as workers uncovered an infernal device hidden in a bundle of oats just before feeding the separator. Sterling police and county officials pursue the person responsible.
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Chris Barth
Sterling
Earth
First Rioters in Race Riot Trial Enter Plea
Springfield New Jersey September 8 Roy Young pleaded guilty to burglary larceny and riot admitting he set fire to many negro homes. Judge Creighton sentenced the 15 year old to the Pontiac reformatory. Abe Raymer mob leader indicted for murder seeks to quash indictments. George Richardson once charged with assault on Mrs Hallam is released after earlier arrest tied to riot trigger.
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Springfield
Roy Young
Young
Creighton
Pontiac Reformatory
Abe Raymer
Shorthorn Kills Man in Cattle Car Scare near Libertyville
William Calder was fatally gored by a Shorthorn bull owned by Armour & Co. general manager Arthur Meeker while in a cattle car near Libertyville Indiana. Calder fought the animal and tore its eyelids in a vain escape as the bull stood over him.
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Chicago
William Calder
Libertyville
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Co
Calder
Joseph Flanagan
Meeker
Policeman Edward Sloan Kills Suspected Attacker
In Maunie eight miles from Carmi Milton Smith attempted to shoot Police Chief Edward Sloan. Sloan fired after Smith drew, striking twice and causing instant death. Sloan surrendered and was jailed in Carmi under Sheriff Grisom.
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Carmi
Edward Sloan
Maunie
Milton Smith
Sloan
Smith
Grissom
U S Seeks Market for Pedigreed Cattle in South Africa
Champaign Sept 8 The United States may develop a market for pedigreed cattle in British South Africa if Prof H W Mumford of the University of Illinois finds a small herd satisfactory to buyers in the purchasing country. South Africans had ordered cattle in Great Britain but were persuaded to try the United States.
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Champaign
United States
British South Africa
H W Mumford
University of Mlinoils
Great Britain
Police Chief Exonerated After Miller-Smith Fatal Shooting
Carmi Illinois September 8 Edward Sloan police chief of Manule was exonerated by a jury for killing Milton Smith after Smith wounded him while Sloan attempted to serve a concealed weapons writ. The jury brief verdict followed a quick deliberation. Body Found In Creek Danville Illinois September 8 The body of Arthur Davis Oakwood man who disappeared from his home was found in the North Fork river near Oakwood Deputy Fish Warden Dinsmore will hold Davis seining accomplices Frank Coombs and George Green on illegal fishing charges. Death in a Ball Game Chicago September 8 Morian Cunningham fifteen was struck in the heart by a pitched ball during a ball game between two Chicago businesses and died instantly.
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Ea Wentys
Hordystreet
Sonery
Uae
Lenek Ross
Boatoxion
Cine
Ienavines
Hiss Wite
Hose
Jordan
Harvard
Boston
New York
Carmi
Ill
Edward Sloan
Milton Smith
Pierre DeLaine
Sloan
Manule
Smith
Danville
Arthur Davis
Oakwood
North Fork River
Frank Coombs
George Green
Davis
Dinsmore
Chicago
Brothers Die by Own Action Pact in Illinois
Springfield Sept 8 Benjamin Wolaver 35 and Almer Wolaver 45 local horse dealers from Edinburgh died by their own action pact. Financial troubles drove them to kill themselves each choosing a method one taking poison the other drowning both well known across central Illinois.
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Springfield
Benjamin Wolaver
Almer Wolaver
Edinburo
Central
Ilinois
Democratic Leaders Meet in Chicago Conference on Campaign Plans
National committee members gather in Chicago on September 8 to discuss campaign strategy with Mr Bryan and Mr Kern. The meeting aims to coordinate efforts across Western states and other regions, shaping the party's approach for upcoming elections.
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Johnl. Moore
John Goggran
Galveston
Tex
Democratic Party
National Committee
Chicago
Bryan
Kern
Fisherman Dubiously Missing Near Oakwood River
Danville UL Sept 8 Arthur Davis a 30 year old stationary engineer at Oakwood is missing after fishing in the North Fork river near Oakwood His clothes were found near the Middle Fork bridge and authorities fear a drowning incident remains unresolved
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Danville
Arthur Davis
Oakwood
North Fork
Middle Fork Bridge
Boiler Makers Return to Work in Mattoon
Boiler makers at the Big Four shops in Mattoon resume duties after a weeks long strike. They return as new hires and lose all prior rights and privileges. Local and surrounding area reports indicate broader unrest and damage elsewhere in Illinois.
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Mattoon, Til
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Miss
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Denver
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Basle
Switzerland
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Maine
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Omaha
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Rote
Ed Seetidiary
Grand Army OF Republic
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HONE
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Cattle For
South Africa
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Channahon
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Old Reliable Doll Grocery
D. D. Doll
North Side
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West Union, Illinois
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Marshall
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