My Maryland Song and its Confederate Origins
The piece describes James Ryder Randall, a Baltimore native and Poydras College professor, author of My Maryland, its secessionist leanings, and its adaptation to the Confederacy’s cause. It notes Randall’s life, age, and other war poetry while quoting lines from the poem in a cautionary historical tone.
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Maryland
James Ryder Randall
Baltimore
Augusta
Randall
Poydras College
Louisiana
Weather: mild with 82/55 in Joliet
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. In Joliet the thermometer rose to 82 at the high and 55 at the low in the past twenty four hours.
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Joliet
Heppner Aftermath as Martial Law Guides Rescue Efforts
Reports from Heppner Oregon describe martial law in effect during rescue work after Sunday’s disaster. About 150 bodies buried with fears of up to 200, relief trains from Walla Walla and Pendleton bring food and coffins, while ghouls loot wreckage and crews sweep Willow Creek for more victims. Four drownings occur when a Pendleton relief train bridge fails.
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Heppner Ghouls
Scripps-McRae
Heppner, Ore
Lexington
Portland
Walla Walla
Willow Creek
Ore
Pendleton
Heppner
Here
Attorneys in Jett case clash in Jackson court
In Jackson Kentucky during the Jett White trial arguments Judge French called Blanton a liar, Blanton lunged at him and the sheriff intervened. No gun was drawn. In Lexington Kentucky principal witness B J Ewen arrived after secretly leaving Jackson with military escort amid fears of danger.
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Scripps+McRae
Jackson
French
Blanton
Scripps-McRae
Lexington
B. J. Ewen
Jett White
Jack
Green Named Civil Service Commissioner
Henry Green of Duluth Minnesota has been appointed Gate Commissioner succeeding James who resigned. The announcement comes from Washington and is dated June 17.
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Green
Scripps-McRae
Washington
Henry Green
Duluth
Minn
James
Chicago Strikers May Seek Sympathetic Action
The striking cooks and waiters plan another arbitration proposal to hotel and restaurant keepers. If rejected they may call elevator men janitors teamsters who deliver supplies firemen and engineers to join in a sympathetic strike.
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Chicago
Picnic committee finalizes preparations for Retail Merchants event
The Retail Merchants and Butchers association plans a big park picnic with 3000 daily sailing capacity, boats from park company, an 1 pm start for contests including bowling, foot races, log rolling, tug of war, and prize lists from Joliet Pure Ice, Sleepy Eye Milling, and other firms. Local businesses close early to accommodate crowds and events.
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Park Company
Jefferson Street
Pete Lennon
J. R. Templeton
Michigan
Joliet Pure Ice Company
O. B. Benson
Worse Show at Ingalls Park Brings High Box Prices
Tomorrow afternoon the worse show at Ingalls Park will tax box accommodations to the limit as horse show parties fill boxes at ten dollars each. The 2 p.m. start aims for prompt entries with a thorough starting committee led by Henrysyveber Witwer Paige Clinton and Banzer to avoid delays. Streetcar capacity will be increased for crowds and early arrival is advised. The box holders include Crolius Witwer Lambert Munroe Moore Piepenbrink Sawyer Powell Doolittle Brown Feagans Westfall Murphy Campbel Higinbotham Ingalls Campbell Leech Braden Beach Cochrane.
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Ingalls Park
Messrs
Henrysyveber
Witwer
J. D. Paige
George Clinton
BR. Banzer
W. C. Crolius
Col
John Lambert
George HH
Ted
Munroe
Lewis Moore
H. F. Piepenbrink
Gordon Sawyer
J. Rush Powell
Jesse Doolittle
C. W. Brown
Dr. Ruben
Robi. Alexander
George EK. Feagans
A. H. Westfall
Warder Murphy
R. B. Campbel
Harlow N. Higinbotham
L. E. Ingalls
George M. Campbell
Henry Leech
Joseph Braden
L. F. Beach
W. M. Cochrane
Keserle’s Dramshop License Fails by One Vote
A Joliet council vote leaves Keserle one member short of a majority required to grant a dramshop license. The council’s revised rule demands a majority of all members elected, with eleven present and one abstaining. The Steel Works club coal deal is secured, while opposition cites the ordinance change and mayoral stance.
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Keserle
Steel Works Club
Arthur Hays
Savage
Courchl
Koserlh
Boston marks 128th anniversary of Bunker Hill battle
Boston observes the 128th anniversary with a parade featuring the liberty bell and drum that called to arms at Concord in 1775. The event centers on the historic Battle of Bunker Hill and honors the early Patriots.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Concord
Street Car Service Halted After Riots in Dubuque
Riots last night blocked street car service in Dubuque Iowa with no cars running today. Authorities awaited five additional military companies and a governor decision for restoring service. The city remained quiet this morning.
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Dubuque, Fa
Sultan shows interest in Servian succession
Constantinople dispatch reports the sultan seeks Milan the legitimate half brother of the late King Alexander of Servia to guard himself It is thought a plot to murder Milan exists to clear the Servian throne for another claimant.
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Scripps-McRae
London
Constantinople
Milan
Alexander of
Servia
Escaped Convict Caught Inside Prison Kiln
James W. Wilson alias L A Stablein and W A Martin was found at 2 PM hidden in an old dry kiln inside the prison walls. He had eaten nothing since his disappearance last Wednesday and drank rain water. He will be disciplined with a term in solitary.
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James W. Wilson
L. A. Stablein
W. A. Martin
Wilson
Labor Day Picnic Committees Formed in City
The committee on arrangements for the Labor Day picnic has not decided on the location but progress is satisfactory. Henry Schmidt chairs the arrangements, W D Mulinix is secretary, Harry Nicholson treasurer. A parks contract for Theiler park failed. Next meeting is Monday July 6. Committees named for music printing and sports and amusements with listed members.
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Henry Schmidt
W. D. Mulinix
Harry Nicholson
Committee On Parks
Henry Dobbs
TP. Walsh
George McFarlare
T. P. Walsh
John E. Norton
P. J. Wellnitz
John Shea
P. J. McClennon
Forcing Police Into More Limited Quarters
The police headquarters deteriorate daily as workmen refit the building for a new manufacturing concern. If pace continues, the entire department including the magistrates court may move to the alley. The chief has no office and there is no place for a prisoner. Three cells were moved to the new station. meanwhile work on the new quarters speeds up with aims to provide space for officers within days.
Miss Marie Brehm to Speak at West Park Lawn Party
The W C T U rescheduled social at Mrs C H Talcott's home. Miss Marie Brehm the state president will deliver an address at a lawn party in West Park on July 16, a major event for local white ribbon supporters.
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C. H. Talcott
Ingalls Park
Marie Brehm
West Park
Conlin Cleared In Liquor To Minors Case
In county court yesterday William Conlin was found not guilty of selling liquor to minors. The verdict comes amid prosecutions tied to the Sexton killing from about a year ago as other saloon cases proceed this week. In circuit court E C Shaw was reappointed as official court reporter.
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William, Conlin
Sexton
Sexton On the Night He Received the Fatal Injuries, and the Trial of Mr. Conlin
E. C. Shaw
Representative Bush on Browns Chances
Guy L Bush of Downers Grove discussed Judge Brown's candidacy yesterday. He predicted Brown would likely announce when the time is right and would secure county support and delegates from the region if he runs. Cherry of Kendall county backs Brown, while Bush doubts Yates could win 100 votes locally.
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Guy L Bush
Downer's Grove
Judge Brown
Charles T. Cherry
Kendall County
Yates
St Marys School Graduation Tonight At Opera House
St Marys parochial school holds annual commencement exercises at the opera house. A staged program honors graduates including Clarinda Lamb, Ella Bunzey, Ada Connors, Edna Hayes, Margaret Hess, Nora McCarthy, Anna Patch, May Donnelly, Andrew Heath, Ed mund Cushing, Thomas Barrett, James Scahill, James Trainor, Aille Bannan, Margaret McCarney, and Margaret Gibbons. First boat departs at 9 tonight for the big picnic.
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St. Mary’s Parochial School
Opera House
Clarinda Mary Lamb
Ella Bunzey
Ada Connors
Edna Hayes
Margaret Hess
Nora McCarthy
Anna Patch
May Donnelly
Andrew Heath
Edmund Cushing
Thomas Barrett
James Scahill
James Trainor
Aille Bannan
Margaret McCarney
Margaret Gibbons
Grandma Lyon Celebrates Ninety Fourth Birthday
Grandma Lyon of 505 Elmwood Avenue observed her ninety fourth birthday with an informal reception hosted by friends and neighbors. A cake and ice cream were served as she, in good health, enjoyed the day with her son Edward Lyon and Henry Lyon, who have cared for her since moving to the city two years ago.
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Grandma” Lyon
Elmwood Avenue
Fred Wolf to Graduate From Ann Arbor
Fred Wolf son of Mr and Mrs G F Wolly will be graduated from the law department at the state university of Michigan tomorrow with about 400 other students completing the course He is a graduate of township high school class of 1900 and has studied at the university for three years He will likely locate in this city Mary Dahl Clinton la Rocky Mountain Tea advertises a beauty tonic for 3 cents HB A Stillman
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Fred Wolf
G. F. Wolly
State University of Michigan
Wolf
Township
Mary Dahl
Clinton
A. Stillman
Tough Resort Opened With Women Barred at Rockey Theater
Complaints allege the Frank Rockey run Family Theater targets baser passions with scantily clad chorus, lewd remarks and a comedy act. Report notes women banned, cigars sold by boys, and audiences of mixed ages. critic says show promotes coarse wit and questionable performances.
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Republican Office
Frank Rockey
Family Theater
Pla
Tin Plate Mill Flood Delays Return of John A. Coonan
John A. Coonan, son of Ed Coonan, a Marion grocery dealer, is home from G City Missouri after years in tin plate mills. Flood conditions here influence his visit with flooded mills and uncertain plans.
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John A. Coonan
Ed ’ Coonan
Marion
G City
Coonan
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