Lima Riots Prompt Demand for Ohio Troops
Lima Ohio September 1 Prosecutor O Barr urged Governor Willis to send state militia to quell threats of race riots following a failed lynching attempt against Charles Daniels a Black man accused of attacking Mrs John Baker Saloon closures were ordered Negroes warned to stay off the streets and many fled Deputized locals and state officers were placed on emergency duty Sheriff Shermans daughter died from shock after mob violence at the jail Col E S Bryant Ohio adjutant general said the situation was quiet Mrs Kephart sister in law of the sheriff was seriously injured in the jail assault
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Lima
Ohio
O. Barr
Frank B. Willis
Charles Daniels
John Baker
Sherman Eley
Napoleon
Col E. S. Bryant
Columbus
Cecil Kephart
Eley
Golden anniversary of veteran association theme speech
Capt Monfort presided as the group marked fifty years since its Civil War era founding in a city gathering. He praised fraternity and loyalty, noted vast national progress in education science and industry, and lauded comrades for ending bondage and upholding equal rights.
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Capt. Monfort
Illinois Regiments to Move From Texas Today
Ill at time of report, the First and Second Illinois brigades prepared to leave San Antonio as trains move toward Chicago and Houston. Earlier orders suggested departures tonight, but officers expected the units may not depart before today.
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Chicago
Houston
San Anto
Morrisey of Chicago Burlington Near Death in Galesburg
Morrisey, assistant to the president of the Chicago Burlingham railroad, once with the Brotherhood of Railway Men, is reported near death at his home in Galesburg Illinois from a brain tumor. Chicago specialists offer only slight hope of recovery after a nervous breakdown since May.
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Galesburg
Ill
Morrisey
Chicago, Burl Quincy Railroad
The
Brotherhood of Raimen
Dea
Chi
Roosevelt in Lewiston Attacks Hyphenism during Maine Campaign
Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Lewiston for Charles E. Hughes, after a Portland escort and torchlight procession by Republicans and Progressives. He attacked the administration and hyphenism, stressing Americanism as spirit rather than birthplace, with more remarks on page 2.
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Lewiston
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
Portland
Boston
New York
Roosevelt
Gregory Defends Wilsons Course in Bangor Speech
Attorney General T. W. Gregory argued that national prosperity comes from Wilson’s peace policy and defense of using words over deeds in foreign disputes. He criticized Hughes and asserted the administration would rely on words until they cease to be effective.
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Bangor
T. W. Gregory
Charles Evans Hughes
Wilson
Rumanians in Transylvania Advance in Balkans War
Berlin reports Rumanian forces renewed attack on Austrians with reports of advances into Transylvania as Austrian positions fall back near Csik Szereda. Russian warships reach Constanza as Balkan front intensifies and czars consider war council in Vienna. Hindenburg leads German focus on Balkans while Romania’s entry widens Russian options against Austria-Hungary.
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Berlin
Sayville
Transylvania
Csik Szereda
Kronstadt
Hindenburg
Balkans
London
von Hindénburg
Romania
Rumania
Galician
Danube
Involved in the Present War Prompted Prosperity
The text argues prosperity hinges on staying out of current war, asserting peace yields growth while avoiding conflict. It frames involvement as the root cause of economic strain and advocates nonparticipation as a path to stability.
Rail Mechanics Threaten Strike Along 17 Railroads
Springfield Sept. 1 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers members across 17 railroads in eight states plan a strike if eight hour day and a five cent per hour wage rise are not met. J P Noonan vice president says 40 000 to 50 000 workers in Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Colorado Nebraska would join. Several talks with railroad heads failed. Affected lines include Missouri Pacific Texas and Pacific Kansas City Terminal Denver Rio Grande Colorado and Southern Wabash and more.
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Springfield
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
J. P. Noonan
Brotherhood
Noonan
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Onds
Missouri Pacific
Texas & Pacific
Mexico and Orient
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Denver Rio Grande
Colorado and Southern
Colorado-Midland
Denver and
Salt Lake
Kansas City Terminal
St. Joe
Grand Island
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Fort Smith and
Dun Opens State Campaign in Chicago
Gov E F Dun launched his bid for renomination in Chicago appealing for party unity after the primaries. He addressed a Democratic crowd representing every ward and urged support for Wilson in Illinois in November while signaling a few appearances in the city.
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Junne
Chicago
E. F. Dun
Democratic Works
Wilson
Illinois
Central Powers overconfident as Rumanians flee
Reports say central powers left borders thinly guarded to keep Romania neutral while rushing reinforcements. Panic spreads as Rumanians flee and Bulgarian occupation fears grow in Greece. King Ferdinand of Bulgaria visits Vienna amid speculation he may abdicate for Crown Prince Boris.
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Rumania
Bulgaria
Greece
Turkey
Ferdinand
Vienna
Boris
Boston for GAR meeting selects city for 1917 reunion
Kansas City dispatch reports the G A R encampment in 1917 chose Boston as the reunion host, urged Congress on pension legislation, and set up a new national commander. Auxiliary groups held sessions, with officers elected amid a railway scare that reduced attendance. Daughters of Veterans named Mrs. Mourtie W Best national president.
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Kansas City
Boston
Congress
Convention Hall
Daughters of Veterans
Mourtie W. Best
Marietta
Ohio
Virginia McClure
Peoria
Ladies of the
Ground Army of the Republic
Ida K. Martin
Minneapolis
Women’s Relief Corps
Bride Slain by Husband in Chicago Home
Chicago police seek John Petelt, a traveling salesman, after his wife Catherine Pettit 18 a bride of one month was found slain in their home Thursday night with a throat slash.
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Chicago
Catherine Pettit
John Petelt
Congress Alone Can Stay Strike and Foot Bill
Washington reports the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee heard nine hours of testimony from railroad executives trainmen leaders and miners urging a bill to avert a strike. The plan would reimburse roads for added costs and create a mechanism to prevent future crises. John J. Jones appeared moved and cried as he faced the crowd then asked can I face it before collapsing. The conference committee’s I M Sheean said no railroad is against the bill.
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Washington, Sept
Trainmen’s Brotherhoods
Hinpers
Senate Interstate Commierce Committee
Johé
Mr. Garetson
I. M. Sheean
Rai
United States
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
Adamson
Kitchin
A. B. Garretson
The
Brotherhoods
Mr. Thorn
Thom
Elliott H. Goodwin
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Interstate Commerce
Chicago
Chicago Club
Hale Holden
Burlington
J. W. Higgins
Association of Western Railways
Pauly
Associated Press
W. C
Compromise Eight Hour Bill Favored by Workers
Washington dispatch reports key labor leaders and officials backing the Adamson compromise eight hour bill to avert a nationwide railroad strike. Congress and President Wilson push quick passage, with Senate action planned and rail chiefs warning the measure may delay but not end the dispute.
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House
Senate
Washington
Railroad Brotherhood
A. B. Garretson
Adamson
Wilson
Capitol
Chicago
Congress
Public trainmen strike hearing ends with Garretson plea
Dramatic hearing centers on A B Garretson as he defends the wage dispute stance of railroad conductors and signals that a prolonged eight hour day with ten hour pay remains contested by railroads and shippers. Leaders from four brotherhoods insist on a decisive settlement while officials warn of government action and possible court challenges.
Germany protests Russia over treatment of prisoners of war
Berlin reports that Germany has lodged a vigorous protest with Russia over what it calls barbarous treatment of prisoners of war. The Overseas News Agency cites a Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung account headlined Heir in Russia detailing alleged tortures by authorities.
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Berlin
Sayville
Germany
He Overseas
Nord Deutsch Allgemeine Zeitung
Russia
Dn Bes
Golf play results headline from Chicago early 20th century
In Chicago on September 10, Weeng Ted defeated FH McDon olds of Calumet and F C Stiles of Verteese oratenins. Representing the University of Indiana, the match featured Northe western Satan.
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Weeng
Ted
Chicago
FH. McDonolds
Calumet
University
Iindis
F.C. “Stiles
Verteee Seoreenatins
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
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Order of Railway Conductors
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Chicago & Northwestern
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