Traction Debate Spurs Richmond Protest Over Glen Miller Park Line
In Richmond a dispute over laying a freight track through Glen Miller Park stirs public protests. The Board of Works indicated no further action unless an injunction proves viable, while residents fear Main Street congestion and park damage. A mass meeting was called Tuesday to protest.
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Richmond
Race Law Company
Twenty-third Street
Glen Miller Park
Main Street
Board of Works
Glen
Princepal
Glen Miller
Worka
North Twenty-second Street
Vic News
Sife
Nonesty
Board of Public
Membare
North Twenty-third Street
North Twenty-second
Twenteyt Street
Thejon Reese
Cvant
Schulinger
Traction Freight Trafic
Traction Company
Twentieth Street
Salvation Army Leader Sails for Cape Town Tour
General Willan Booth, commander in chief of the Salvation Army, has sailed from England for a three month tour of South Africa. The report notes the journey follows ongoing efforts to test new traction routes and to assess public service impacts amid local debates on streetcar lines and freight traffic, with officials pondering orders and ordinances.
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Eader
the Salvation Amy
South Africa
Willan Booth
The
Salvation Army
England
Capekdon
Board of Works to convene for public statement on colonization plan
The Board of Works will meet in an informal session this morning to issue a public statement about general hopes to conclude arrangements for colonizing the country by Salvationists on a large scale. The above picture shows him with two of his grandchildren.
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Board of Works
Ingeeral
Board to publish stand on route dispute at mass meeting
Several strong supporters in the de nunciaton of the route signed a petition urging early settlement. The Board will issue a public statement detailing its stance and a full review of the case at tomorrow evening s mass meeting at the East Main Street Friends church.
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East Meln Street Friends Church
New Epoch in House Moving Introduced in City
The new era in house moving allows occupants to leave furnishings in the home during the process, enabling continued occupancy and reducing relocation disruption until completion. This change affects residents and moving services, with potential timelines and guidelines to follow.
United Brethren Conference Opens in Richmond Church
Readiness for the opening of the United Brethren conference on North Sleventh Street with visiting ministers to be hosted by citizens. Rev H W Robinson of Gwynneville Ind preaches the opening sermon while Mathews of Chicago presides over deliberations. Rev M Hobson guided preparations and local success shown by the former United Presbyterians church property. It is hoped Hobson will be returned to Richmond by the conference. The event will feature reports of the local congregation and a financial summary.
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United Brethren Conference
Church of
North Sleventh Street
H. W. Robinson
Gwynneville
Ind
Mathews
Chicago
Oval
M. Hobson
United Presbyteriane
Hobson
Richmond
Tures
Wil
Congregat
United Brethren Conference Opens With Special Meeting
A United Brethren conference opens with a special service featuring Miss Frances Robinson reading a paper on The Parting of the Ways for Friends in 1827 and 1828 and several brief talks. The program highlights long service and a sermon guiding attendees through legacy and future paths.
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United Brethren Conference
Frances Robinson
Demolitions Show New Freight Site Plans Near Penn Freight
Houses west of the Pennsylvania freight house and north of D street are being removed to clear space for a possible new freight facility. Officials hint at a future building with separate tracks for incoming and outgoing freight, to relieve congestion. A North A Street Friends meeting discussed Hicksite and Orthodox differences, highlighting ethics and unity amid religious debate.
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Pennsylvania
D Street
Scott Winters Returns to Duty After Illness
Scott Winters, second sergeant of the police force, resumed duties last evening after five weeks away due to illness. He suffered a severe attack of kidney stones and related troubles, losing several pounds during his illness. Upon his return, Officer Vogel Song has resumed his old roundsman duties.
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Scott Winters
Morris Stanton Sickness Noted After Hospital Move
Morris Stanton a well known cid 2e0 was removed from his home at 112 North Seventeenth Street to the hospital yesterday with gall stones. He had suffered severe pain in recent days and an operation may be performed.
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Morris Stanton
North Seventeenth Street
Gloucester schooner Maggie and May sunk off Halifax
The Gloucester fishing schooner Maggie and May was struck by the German school ship Freya sixty miles off Halifax harbor. At least half of the crew of nineteen perished in the incident reported from American Presses in Halifax.
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Halifax
Maggie
May
Freya
Halifax Harbor
Outcome in Illinois 15 Still Matter of Doubt
Meaton, by Officer Biwarda, reports an Illinois outcome labeled as numbers 15 with uncertainty surrounding the result. The article notes ongoing doubt about the final status and cites authorities questioning the conclusions.
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Illinois
Crowd Packs Glen for Evening Band Concert
An unusually large crowd attended a Glen band concert yesterday staying late and enjoying supper. The ongoing concerts draw strong public interest as they prove very popular with residents.
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Glen
Court House Lighting Sought by West Main Merchants
West Main Street Business Men's Club requests lighting of the courthouse each evening from dusk until at least 10 o clock. County commissioners have not granted approval yet but will likely consider the matter at the next meeting. Merchants say the feature would attract visitors and benefit the town.
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Main Street Business Men's Club
Court House
Shany Eltixene
Beneft
Man of color found sleeping in city home
Mr and Mrs Gralaut found a colored man sleeping on their couch at 1402 North G street. Police arrested William Ryle who was intoxicated and believed he was at his own home. He entered through a window but disturbed nothing. Public intoxication likely to be charged.
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Joseph Gralaut
Stais
North G Street
William Ryle
Ryle
Two Killed in Toledo Area Car Crash
Father George Vahri and Charles W. Pohlman, two Cleveland residents, were killed instantly when a touring car plunged down an embankment near Sylvania, five miles from Toledo. Miss Florence Pohlman and F. C. Bitzel escaped serious injury. Mrs. Charles Wakiman was prostrated and seriously hurt.
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George Vahri
Charles W. Pohlman
Florence Pohlman
F. C. Bitzel
Toledo
Ohio
Cleveland
Sylvania
C. Gliwel
Charles ‘Wakiman
Nominating Fight Shapes Illinois Primary Results
Chicago returns show Foss leading Hopkins and Mason for U S senator with 43 014 to 36 721 and 34 604 as Ben Denneen’s party lagged. Adlai Stevenson appears the likely Democratic governor nominee amid slow statewide tallies and confusion over the new primary law.
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American Press
Chicago
Déneen
Yates
United States
Foss
Hopkins
Mason
Adlai Stevenson
L. A. Stringer
Cook County
Deneen
S Yates
Adiair Stevenson
Bloomington
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Stevenson
Iilinore
Fatality in Indiana as auto crash kills Weaver family
Special to The News. Logansport Indiana August 9 an automobile carrying Levi Weaver his wife and two children aged 10 and 13 was struck by a Pennsylvania locomotive hidden by cars on a side track Weaver was killed instantly Mrs Weaver suffered a crushed skull and is dying the 10 year old son is not expected to live while the daughter is believed to recover
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Logansport
Ind
Levi Weaver
Cara
Weaver
Berry Crop At End Wind Up In The Black
1908 report notes berry crop results with early frost risk and market outlook. Growers share production changes and price expectations as harvest concludes amid variable yields and climatic pressure.
Fire at House Traced to Incendiaries
Firefighters report a blaze at a residence prompted an alarm and are treating the incident as the work of incendiaries. Investigators are pursuing leads to identify suspects and motive. No injuries reported as the structure suffers substantial damage. Local authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
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William Booth
First United Brethren Church
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