The Chicago address on the race problem by Graves
John Temple Graves of Georgia spoke at the University of Chicago convocation on separation of the races as the only way. He argued the Bible supports distinct races and urged removing the negro from American life to resolve the racial issue. He advocated Caucasian unity and imperial destiny for the white race.
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Chicago
John Temple Graves
Georgia
University of Chicago
Lappeal
Lyons Faces Hotel Shortage At Kalamazoo Convention
U S Treasury register Judson W. Lyons, a leader of the Negro nick, faces hotel reservation issues in Kalamazoo ahead of a Michigan Co-Operative League convention. A Burdick House clerk warned rooms may be scarce and potential refusal could trigger a test of desegregation. A separate dispatch reports a mob-driven expulsion of fifty Black residents from Rhawnestown within forty eight hours as whites acted in frustration.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Judson W. Lyons
Register of the
United States Treasury
Michigan Co-Operative League
Burdick House
Lyons
Badly Hurt In Looping The Loop At Fair Grounds
St Paul September 4 The Toop the Loop device at the fair grounds claimed its second victim Frank Futain was injured and may die The ball struck the loop and burst opening into iron rafters he was rushed to Held hospital doctors fearing concussion of the brain A Tuesday incident left a young girl badly injured
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St. Paul
Fair Grounds
Frank Futain
Futzin
Shooting tragedy during minstrel show in Library hall
In Birmingham Alabama on September 4 Edwin Neeley 10 died when a misfired blank volley from stage revolvers included a live ball cartridge. Mistress Wade La Salle surrendered to authorities saying unspent chambers in her revolver contained bullets.
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Birmingham
Ala
Library Hall
Bessemer
Edwin Neeley
Neeley
Wade LaSalle
Daughter of Governor III at Knox county fair
Springfield Sept 4 Gov Yates unable to speak at the Knox county fair because of Dorothy Yates plans at Harbor Springs Mich Mrs Yates left for Harbor Springs The governor awaits any moment Jam Griffin a negro attacked a white woman raided negro quarters and stoned places where colored people gathered White fear drives many negroes to flee Gov Mills moved Griffin to jail for safety The Tr on and Steel Institute closed its autumn meeting Andrew Carnegie calls acceptance of invitation international event Pittsburg Glass Workers form new union to support independent plants Farmers capture two thieves near Stevensville Mich after a house robbery alarm by a servant girl led to a chase that crossed wires
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Springfield
Yates
Galesburg
Dorothy
Harbor Springs
Mich
Harbor Spring
Jam Grifin
Griffin
Sheriff Mills
Carril
Tron and Steel Institu
Charles Kirebot
New York
American Institute of Mining Engineers
United States
Andrew Carnegie
St. Joseph
John Kreiger
Stevens
Ville
John Smith
Chicago
Tom Dundy
St Louis
Policyholders Seek Injunction Over Life Merger Assets
Sixteen policyholders in Des Moines contend the merged Northwestern Life and Savings Society requests a mandatory injunction. They urge the court to require National Life of Minneapolis to return to town all assets and books of the firms formed in the merger restraining the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Northwestern Life and Savings Society of
National Life of Minneapalis
Formace
Reliance wins third race in fog bound America’s Cup final
In dense fog at Metiance New York on Sept 4 the Reliance defender edged Shamrock III to clinch the series. The finish saw Shamrock III misread the line after a long race, while the Reliance maintained a steady lead from the start. Wind shifts and thick mist shaped a spectacular final act as spectators watched the English challenger fall further behind. Lipton to visit Chicago next week as Tritiah hosts of Revell.
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New York
Reliance
Ime
Visiuon
Shamrock 111
United States
England
Terreshoff
Xollance
Vance
Tygist
Gyrees
Pei Tators
Barr
Shamrock
Howe
Government and Peabody plan 1000 troops to quell strike
Across the continent reports reveal Gov and Peabody considering sending 1000 troops to suppress a strike. A nationwide train plan aims to run coast to coast with a capital of 1 million, backed by Union Pacific and others, promising connection routes and a ten to twelve hour journey.
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Peabody
Omaha
Neb
Union and Southern Pacific
Northwestern
New York Central
Lake Shore
Beng
Oceon
Insurgents Cross Line Across Frontiers Amid Turmoil
Reported cross border actions by Janko and allied insurgents near Sofia with 400 fighters, while Turkish frontier tensions rise. Paris notes a growing Turkish disorder prompts a French fleet alert, with Austria, Russia and Britain prepared to act. Leishman asks for reinforced protection at the American legation in Constantinople.
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Sofia
Janko
Zoncheft
Paris
Turkey
Constantinople
Russia
Britain
Leishman
Washington
Sept
State Department
Gray
Legi- Hon
Department
May punish assassins in Servia and other garrisons
Belgrade reports arrest of Nish officers and others linked to a proclamation calling for a court martial of conspirators in the assassination plots against King Alexander, Queen Draga, and the ministry. Militia and garrisons in the area reportedly joined the conspiracy, with plans to act soon, but arrests occurred as news leaked.
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Belgrade
Nish
Servia
Alexander
Draga
Nich Iarrison
Asassination
Mamy Milicere
Shawin Address Favors Hanna Subsidy Policy at Banquet
A Chicago banquet by the Nations Association of Merchants and Travelers heard Secretary Shaw defend a proposed policy to expand the dollar supply automatically and discussed extending foreign markets, Pacific rail subsidies, and river harbor improvements as means to secure regular international shipping lines. Also included are brief local notices on a poisoning death, an electric chair discussion, jury troubles, election corruption, a large diamond find, and severe injuries from a fall.
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Chicago, Seyit
Shaw Tlie
Auditorium Hotel
The
Nations Association of Merchants and Travelers
Blaw
Speske
United States
Pacific Railway
Cleveland cruiser speed falls short of contract mark
Portland Sept 4 The official speed of the cruiser Cleveland as tested by the trial board is 16405-005 of a knot below the contract requirement of 10.50 knots The trial hour will report to the government with a recommendation to accept the ship without further trial pending a price reduction to cover the speed deficiency.
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Portland
Cleveland
Boy in Kokomo Reaches Forty Days Fast
Herman Applegate a 12 year old of Harrison township has completed the thirty-ninth day of fasting with only rare sips of water. Doctors call the case among the most remarkable in memory and say he may not live beyond three days.
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Kokomo
Ind
Herman Aplegate
LH. Applegate
Harrison Township
Ribee
Applegate
Shortage of Half a Million Ties Tucker Disappearance
Baltimore reports William Ty Tucker, co-trustee with his mother in the Inte Weeley AL Tucker estate, vanished from his home. A shortage in his accounts, said to exceed half a million dollars, followed his mother’s retirement after a relatives’ summons. He, about 30, rumored to be in Central America, is linked to stock dealings and several city clubs.
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Baltimore
William Ty Tucker
Weeley AL Tucker
Europe
Ste ‘Tucker
Central America
Tucker
Gaid
Threshing Engine Explosion Kills One near Geneva
A threshing engine near Geneva Kane County exploded killing John Stevens from Virginia and injuring about a dozen others including Frank Updike Jacob Kautz Otto Gard and Fred Kant. The blast was heard a mile away and left workers with cuts and steam burns.
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Athers
Geneva
Kane County
John Stevens
Virginia
Updike
Jacob Kautz
Otto Gard
Genews
Serjone
Fred Kants
Edward Kants
Emineer
Raward Gard
Hothenis
Strike Insurance Draws Attention In Labor Conflicts
Reports from Davenport and surrounding areas describe strike insurance as a risky new hedge for employers and workers alike. Lloyds and independent firms discuss premiums and mutual plans to cover strike losses, with debates over pricing and incentives shaping early policy uptake. In Wisconsin a notable catch involves a large catfish story with local oddities about a chest of money found near Howtéck’s dam.
Conflict Deepens Over Northeast Missouri Coal Strike
In Kansas City on September 4 J Lewis deputy to President John Mitchell urged Goostrickinst miners in northeastern Missouri to return to work. Mooney, a district leader accused of opposing Mitchell, claims the union leadership has not achieved wage or job security goals. Operators warn of possible action if mediation fails and say they may suspend Magney and local unions as talks with the United Mine Workers stall.
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Fontern
Davenport
Iusie Unter
Lloyd's
Parry
Levlvile, Ky
Kansas City
J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Mooney
Jaes Mooney
Novinger
Jona Mitchell
Firtvr Bsk
Ubi
Tts
Mitel
Pittsburg
Kan
Wil Monsey Feei
Keese
Chicago
National Board of the
Tunsite
E. J. Lewis
Suto Wwll
Mik
Magney
Cady Beaten Today by Smith
Glen Cove report notes Bruce Smith defeats Cady and Rock Island player 2 to 1 in golf match. Prominent participants include Voda Vatly from Boels Bland Ar senal club and a group of eastern players Jamies Al Stila George A. Willit.
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Glen Cove
Sep
Bruce Smith
Jowentsia
U. Cadyy
Rock Island
Voda
Vatly
Boels Bland Arsenal Club
Glen Gove Vink
New York
Jamies al Stila
George A. Willit
Whit Shelpars
Bat Cubs
Nemon
Chicago
Cady
First New Jersey Regiment Wins Trophy in International Meet
The First New Jersey Regiment carried the event, defeating rivals from three states and the United States Army in an international regimental testing contest. The winning unit scored 553 points out of 1000, earning medals for standout team members.
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NEW Jersey Regiment
Seogirt
New Jersey
Fesun
Tehe International
Tomah Firines
Pany
Cminee Corps
Twentieth Infantry Ordered to Philippines
The Twentieth Infantry is being prepared for service in the Philippines. Troops at Fort Sheridan are assembling and receiving the necessary equipment and orders as they mobilize for deployment.
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Wentieth Infantry
Philippines
Fort Sheridan
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Crawfer
Syluder
Alllwwakee
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Hyacinth
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Martin Zidmaly
George Heider
Zidtair
Houghton, Mich
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Medard Lecotte
Lake Lindor
Shawin
Secretary of the Treasury
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Loreal Dry
W. C. Riddell
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Riddell
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al Wade
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Jim
Danville
Board of Supervisors
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