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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
6
Fragment reads as a miscellany of 19th or early 20th century topics. It mentions weather, aviation, agriculture, wheat, Germany’s finances, poetry sales, urban life, and political change. The passage blends social commentary with snippets on war economics and public policy, ending with a note on Spain and monarchy versus government.
A canoe that cannot be capsized is proposed for upper river rescues where accidents occur frequently. Advocates say its use could save lives across all river areas.
Reports describe naval exercises near Cape Henry and Wir Bthin Beach as ships practice torpedo avoidance and heavy gunnery. The Norfolk and Hampton Roads area hosts maneuvers with simulated combat and wireless coordination under clear skies.
Turbulent rumors swirl in Monterey as crowds in Galeana and surrounding areas anticipate clashes. Reports mention Reyes and Seder forces, with tensions rising over promised actions and possible troop involvement.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway commission accepts responsibility for the deaths of William Hearque and Harry Holcomb in Knox car races. In Henderson Kentucky, horse owner William Tall fatally shoots Ed Duke, the official starter amid a meeting in progress.
A clash at the Shenvill e Pressed Steel Car plant leaves one deputy sheriff dead and several troopers wounded. Women armed with stones and clubs joined the mob as state troops and deputies fought rioters, delivering a volley that killed three foreigners and injured many, with mass arrests as doors were broken during raids.
An experimental mica airship with six crew aboard fell into Lake Bracciano near Rome. Rescue teams pulled all six to safety as the airship plunged from about 600 feet. No injuries were reported and investigators began examining the cause of the accident.
Judge Ralph Campbell sustains demurrers in suits by the United States to set aside deeds and leases by citizen allottees in the five civilized tribes. Court finds no United States title remains. Indians are citizens with full rights. Bills dismissed due to many defendants in numerous land transactions.
Atlantic City sees increased reform momentum after Mayor Story declines to receive an order from Attorney General Wolkama to close Athene City saloons on Sunday. The notice named saloon and hotel proprietors tied to alleged Aquor sales on three Sundays. State law threatens misdemeanor indictment for failing to act within two days. Reform leaders vow to seek mayoral arrest if he again refuses to acknowledge the notice.
Honolulu reports three bubonic plague cases on Hawaii Island with one death. no other cases yet. Samuel Keller, noted Missouri journalist and politician, dies at 81. widow and son survive. Five killed in feud in El Paso area. others injured. Beaufort fishermen report half a million pounds of mullet caught off coast. Jerome to seek re election as district attorney in New York City. Mobile Jackson & Kansas City railroad sold at foreclosure for 3.2 million. bidders include TM Nell and A Weathers.
A negro gunman named William Wade opens fire on Monroe's main street wounding twenty nine, including police and civilians, before he is killed. His body is publicly burned. investigation refutes cocaine or alcohol intoxication as causes. Wade had recently moved from Pine Bluff with companions alleged to seek revenge for injuries to their race.
Two Mitchell brothers from Eck erly Indiana were struck by a Southern passenger train near Knight Crogalng Princeton and ground to bits. They were likely asleep on the track and identified only by a notebook with their names. One hat bore a Jonesboro Arkansas mark.
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train struck an automobile near Toulon Illinois killing 24 year old Fay T Edwards instantly and fatally injuring his 70 year old father Dr J E Edwards at the crossing. The incident leaves the elder man severely injured and not expected to survive.
A boy in the crowd at an aerial display asks about the aviator and the act of aviate. His father explains the terms in a light exchange about flight and language at the event.
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