Mack to Direct Democratic Campaign from Western Offices
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced plans to direct the national campaign from western headquarters while eastern efforts are run by a subcommittee. He said prospects look bright and that many previously inactive democrats are ready to help the ticket.
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Chicago
United States
Judge Forte
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West Point hazers to be reinstated under academy discipline
Oyster Bay August 1 President Roosevelt and Secretary Wright decided that the eight cadets dismissed from West Point for hazing shall be reinstated. Their punishment will be administered according to the disciplinary methods of the academy.
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United States Military Academy
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United Christian party challenges others to a joint debate
W R Ben kett national chairman and Daniel B Turney of Decatur issue a circular inviting all presidential candidates to a joint debate in any central city. The topic implied questions whether a permanent government can be sustained without applying Christian standards to party affairs.
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W. R. Benkett
United Christian Party
Daniel B. Turney
Decatur
Hitchcock Opens His Headquarters
Frank H Hitchcock formally opened the eastern headquarters of the Republican National Committee in the Metropolitan Life building tower in New York. He continued conferences at the Manhattan hotel as the office rooms were not yet fully equipped and expected to be ready next week.
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Government Square
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Lincoln Hotel
Nebraska
York
Republican National Committee
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Manhattan Hotel
Adams Express Company Loses in Counterfeit Scheme
New York, Aug 1. Police estimate the Adams Express company lost $100,000 through a clever system of counterfeit checks and tags produced by a job printer in league with a gang of trunk thieves. Three men were arrested in Brooklyn early today.
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Brooklyn
Adams Express Company
New Bolivian Road Built for Rapid Progress
La Paz Aug 1 The new 125 mile railroad between Oruro and Viacha was completed today linking northern and southern Bolivia with La Paz. The project marks an era of rapid progress in the republic and marks a major transportation milestone for the country.
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Viacha
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Quiet Cuban Elections Focus on Municipal and Provincial Votes
Reports from across Cuba indicate orderly progress in municipal and provincial elections. In Havana voting is slow, with ballots cast mainly for local offices amid a calm islandwide process. Sands Funeral Held. Paris, Aug. 1. The funeral of G Winthrop Sands, stepson of William K Vanderbilt, followed an automobile accident in Poissy. Cardinal Gibbons Sees Pope. Rome, Aug. 1. Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore was received by the pope in private audiences.
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Two Big Events In Rock Island Aug 1 191? Gather Here
Executive Committee of Masonic Association of the Two Counties announces two large events in Rock Island on Aug 1. The Rock Island County Sunday school rally aims for about 5 000 children plus many visitors, while the Rock Island and Scott county Masons picnic is expected to draw about 10 000 Masons and families at Watch Tower and Long View park. The day features speeches, music, athletic contests, dancing, and illustrated songs with ticketed dance admission and special Milwaukee train arrangements for upper county residents.
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Rock Island County
Scott County
Watch Tower
Long View Park
The
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Transportation Committee
Americans Sweep At Paris And Dublin Athletics Meet
Paris and Dublin hosted special athletic games today with numerous American entrants from the London Olympics. Americans dominated the events across both cities, recording a clean sweep in Paris and winning most events in Dublin at the Irish American Association games.
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Dublin
Johnson Will Aid Bryan in Democratic Speaking Effort
Minnesota Governor Johnson writes to W. J. Bryan offering to speak for the national Democratic committee. He will be available in September and can go where needed while finishing current lecture duties. In a separate note, Parliament adjourned in London until October 12.
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St. Paul
Minn
W. J. Bryan
Johnson
National Democratic Committee
Bryant
Preparations for Lincoln centennial birth observance
Springfield will host the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth on February 12, 1909. The Lincoln Centennial association guides the events with charter members including Melville Frnser and Adlai E. Stevenson. Invitations go to the president and cabinet. Bryan and Taft among possible attendees. The Springfield program features morning graveside ceremonies, an afternoon public meeting, and a nighttime banquet. A nationwide school observance is planned with a nationwide moment when every pupil faces Springfield to recite Lincoln's farewell speech from 1861.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Centennial Association
Melville W. Frnser
United States
Cullom and Hopkins
Illinois
J. G. Cannon
Adlai E. Stevenson
Doreen
James A
Panda
Bryce
Jessurand
William J. Bryan
William H. Taft
Lincoln
Washington
Grotto at Drury’s Landing Linked to Bandits History
A Silver Crescent excursion to the Grotto near Drury’s Landing above Muscatine highlights the spot’s beauty and lore. The Grotto, a rocky Mississippi ledge, was once the headquarters of the Banditti of the Prairies and linked to the Davenport murder, driving local legends and promising future resort interest for tri-city readers.
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Muscatine
Ilinois
Tri-City
Mississippi
Silver Crescent Yester
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Drury’s Landing
Davenport
NO YELLOW PINE MERGER DENIED BY WEYERHAEUSER
F P Weyerhaeuser son of the lumber king denies any connection with a reported 300 million dollar merger of southern yellow pine interests saying no yellow pine interests are merged and he speaks for himself alone. An official bulletin from Montreal notes Roberts' health improving.
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St. Paul
Frederick Weyerhaeuser
Lumber King
Yellow Pine
Wealthy farmer and woman shot in Blackberry Center
Aurora, TH Aug 1. J A Morrell, wealthy farmer, and house keeper Mrs Mary Bolcom were fatally shot by John Anderson on Morrells farm. Anderson killed himself. No clear motive. Morrells wife Lucinda Morrell collapsed upon finding her son unconscious and may die from shock.
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J. A. Morrell
Blackberry Center
Mary Bolcom
John Anderson
Morrell
Anderson
Lucinda Morrell
Rides Held For Army Officers In Chicago
Colonel F E B Hobbs commandant of Rock Island arsenal and Major Hof and Major King visit Chicago to undertake the 90inte ride prescribed by President Roosevelt for field officers. The three day 90 mile ride at Fort Sheridan tests endurance and fitness amid ordnance and arsenal staff. Failure to complete could invite army action.
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Rock Island Arsenal
Hof
King
Arsenal
Chicago
Roosevelt
Army
Fort Sheridan
Ordnance Department
Walsh Lands in New York Again
Sergeant John Walsh, who walked from New York to San Francisco and back, has completed the journey in 68 days and hours, claiming a record for the feat. The trip was undertaken on a wager and cost him 50 pounds of his weight amid considerable hardship.
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New York
San Francisco
Prospects Good for Nearly a Full Crop in Rock Island County
Crop correspondent Campbell reports Rock Island county corn at 90 percent of normal growth and vitality as of month start. Oats bleak at 40 percent. old crop stock at 10 percent. Potatoes 80 percent. hay 100 percent acreage and 110 percent condition. Timely hay 100 percent. pasture 90 percent. Peaches lead fruit at 110 percent, grapes 90, blackberries 60, raspberries 5 percent. Crop prices: corn 68 cents a bushel, oats 50, potatoes 50, hay $30 per ton.
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Campbell
Boy Drowns in Hennepin Canal Near Wyanet
Benjamin Dobie six year old son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Dobie drowned in the Hennepin canal near Wyanet this week while with his mother. The boat lock was emptied and the body found after he was missed. Mr Koble is an overseer on the canal.
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Wyanet
Benjamin
Hennepin Canal
Mr. Koble
Pettibone Passed From Cancer After July Operation
Denver reports George A. Pettibone once on the Western Federation of Miners executive board died after an operation today revealed he had cancer. Physicians say his life could not be saved.
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George A. Pettibone
The
Western Federation of Miners
Twenty Three Buried In Crow's Nest Mine Cave-In
Coal Creek British Columbia August 1 It is reported that a mine collapse at Crow's Nest Pass has buried 23 miners. Rescue crews labor to dig a tunnel and reach daylight while supplying air and food, a process expected to take several days.
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B. C
Crow's Nest Pass
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