Rock Island stockholders meet. directors elected for three years
Rock Island stockholders met at the Davenport depot with W B Winchell as president. Directors for the next three years were elected: D G Reid, W B Leeds, Rob Mather, George G McMurty, J H Moore, J Hine, A Orr, and others. A petition on reestablishing new shops between Devonport and the new shops was presented but no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Davenpore
Fifth
Main
Moors
Winchell B. F. Yoakum
George
McMurty
D. G. Reid
W. B. Leeds
Robi Mather
Dlarsuail
R. Re Cable
J. H. Moore
J. & Hine
Ogden Bulls
Orr
W. H. Moore
Winchell
B. F. Yoakum
Geo. G. McMurty
RR Cable
B. F. Winshell
Rock Island Company
J. A. Stevens
R.A. Jackson
George H. Croeby
Treasuer
Lindholm
Alderman Hobbart
Stevenis
Ife
Timtin
Mla
Ravens City
Haness City
Chicago
POPS ENDORSE DEMOCRATS IN NEWARK MEETING
The People's party representatives in Newark gathered at the Hoffman base headquarters to elect a state committee and organize the campaign. They endorsed four Democratic congressional nominees William Sulzer Towne Hearer and Haker, and nominated H M McDonald as populist candidate in the Seventeenth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
People’s Party of
Newark
Hoffman Base
Congress
William R Hearer
William Sulzer
Charles A. Towne
Robert Haker
Seventeenth
H. M. McDonald
Wife Fires Acid Attack Over Love Rival
In Springfield on October 12 Mrs Alilet Snow drove to Geoperation after jealousy over her husband's affections. She hurled carbolic acid at rival Mrs Mary Vinel, injuring Mrs Bunel and threatening her eyesight. Snow, facing an assault suit by Bunel, seeks damages for altered alletation of her husband’s affection.
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Springfield
Bmo
Alilet Snow
Mary Vinel
Bune
Ars Snow
Bunel
World’s Fair May Stay Open In St Louis Plan
An ordinance to create a city commission of officials to negotiate for the acquisition and continued operation of the permanent World's Fair property is to be presented to the house of delegates Friday by Delegate Thomas E. Kinney. The measure targets keeping the fair open under city direction and outlines steps to secure ongoing control of the exhibits and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
City of
St. Louis
House of Delegates
Thomas E. Kinney
Rise of Japan Held Due to Church, Missionaries Debate
Grinnell Iowa October 23 Japan was acclaimed by the American Board of Foreign Missions for its advancement and enlightenment due to missionary workers. Rev Samuel H Capen argued for increased donations to missions, noting early preachers who transformed Japan. Nominations were announced for the prudential committee officers led by Capen as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Japan
American Board of Foreign Missions
Ue Buard Sai
Samuel B. Capen
Prudential
Michigan Runs Up Big Score Against Chicago Doctors
Michigan overwhelmed the Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago 72 to 0 in under twenty five minutes. The team showed fewer fumbles and penalties, faster teamwork, and a dominant line shift with Schulte at center and Hammond at right tackle. Only four gains were allowed against Michigan's defense in two hours of play.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Physicians and Surgeons of
Chicago
Beave
Yost
Simal
Schulte
Tom Hammond
Qlack Hammond
Des Moines Girls Sentenced to Industrial School
In Des Moines Oct 13 Nora Dre age 16 was sentenced to Mitchellville Industrial School after a dance incident in South Des Moines. Her companion Inez Thompson over 17 escaped punishment for now. The youths escorted the girls home, provided liquor, and the younger left her father who could not control her.
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Des Moines
Henry
Nora Dre
Mitchellvile
Inez Thompson
South Des Moynes
Crawford
Mitchellville
Michigan Day celebrated in St Louis exposition crowd
Michigan Day events featured a parade of military organizations, exercises in the Michigan building, and addresses by Francis, Frederick Smith of the Michigan World's Fair Commission, and Governor Aston Bliss. A reception at the Michigan building honored Governor and Mrs Bliss to close the day.
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St. Louis
Michigan Bay
Michigan
Francis
Frederick ©. Smith
Aston T. Bliss
Michign
Biiss
Governor Bailey Reports Treasury Shortages Investigated
Governor Bailey has turned evidence of state treasury shortages to Attorney General Coleraga and instructed Tam to pursue legal action. So far twelve counties examined show shortages totaling more than $7,500, with $2,500 mysteriously found to have returned to the treasury.
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Topeka
Kas
Bailey
Low Rates To The South West On One Way Tickets
Low rates to the southwest offer ten dollar one way tickets to Oklahoma and Indian Territory and many points in Kansas. Tow routes to Texas and New Mexico. Tickets in second class will go on sale October 4 and 18. Inquire at the ticket office or contact FA Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago and Hinrichs Commercial Agent Davenport for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahomaa
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
Miller
Gen
Chicago
Hinrichs
Cooercial Agt
Davenport
Van Houten Resigns From Lenox Post In Alaska Return
George Van Houten is in Lenox Oct 53 after restoring the post in Alaska where he served with the government bureau of agriculture. A long prominent figure in Republican politics, he was secretary of the state board of apticultura for several years and will be welcomed back after years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Henri George van Houten
Alaska
Government Bureau of Agriculture
van Houten
State Board of Apticultura
Régubicun
Stalwarts Vote to Fight La Follette in Wisconsin
Milwaukee October 13 Fighting to deny President Roosevelt’s wishes Wisconsin stalwarts voted to keep the Republican ticket in the field led by Howard Seefeld Ed ward Iogfield and Scofield. After four hours of heated discussion leaders pledged support and pushed the campaign to election day. Scofield privately expressed satisfaction with the decision saying funds would be sent to sustain the effort. No further details beyond the party meeting and pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Roosevelt
J. G. Spooner
United
Wisconsin
Liz Follett
Edward Iogfield
Spooner
Pfister
Semitor
Howard Sepfeld
State Central Committee
Scofield
Pri
Horse trainer found dead at Fink farm in Bloomington
Fred Guinn, a horse trainer with ties to New York City, was found dead yesterday at the Fink farm where he worked. He had recently moved from Omaha and held a railroad company post. His mother lives on Seventeenth Street in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomnington
Fred Guinn
New York City
Was
Fink Farm
Ousiha
Seventranth Street
New York
Inter state Bank Trust Company organized in Peoria
Dr George H L Simmons pastor of First Baptist Church organized the Inter state Bank Trust Company in Peoria on Oct 12 with 500000 capitalization. The savings bank targets poorer classes and profits will fund model homes for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
George HL Simmons
First Baptist Church
Interstite Baath God Trust
Simmons
Indiana Women Clubs Meet in Elkhart Lecture Opens Event
In Elkhart Indiana October 16 a lecture on the Spirit of Literature by Professor H W Clark of the University of Chicago opened the Indian Federation of Women's Clubs conference. Over one hundred delegates have arrived. Mrs Perry Turner hosted a reception for visitors last evening.
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Elkhart
Ind
HW. Clark
University of Chicago
Indian Federation of Women’s Clubs
Perry Turner
Omaha Heroic Fire Mother Saves Baby From Blaze
In Omaha on October 13 Mrs. James W. McCarthy rushed into flames to rescue her children. She saved the first baby to safety but suffered fatal burns after carrying the infant out. Her actions saved at least one life as she perished in the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
James W. McCarthy
Indictment Returned Against Labor Leaders In Germany Case
Arthur E. Ireland a federation organizer and W F Devine and LO Mexer from the International Machinists Union were indicted on charges of assault with intent to kill A Matheson a non union machinist in Port Madison Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Madison
Ger
This Will Interest Mothers: Mother Gray's Powders
An early 20th century advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children, claiming to ease fevers, stomach issues, teething, and colic. It markets the remedy as pleasant tasting and harmless, urging mothers to inquire at pharmacies and druggists. It mentions widespread use and a sample price, with locations listed in LeRoy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Adtrene Alten & Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Kei
Mrs Langdon Captured After Missouri to San Diego Chase
Mrs Addie Langdon, sought in St Louis on a forgery charge, eluded detectives for weeks across Missouri and Illinois and into California. Authorities allege she forged Herbert McCall’s name for 3500 and issued worthless checks to obtain property and funds, with bail set at 4000 and complications around a real estate purchase and a failed surety. The case centers on forged checks, a missing confession, and a planned trial in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Missouri
Ilneis
San Diego
Cal
Lasta Iy
Addie Langdai
St. Louis
Sib
Thiel
Chage
Horse Co
Langdowne
Herbert McCall
Cate
Ditton
Wil
Tim
Hambley
Humbley
Dunn Draws Huge Crowd in Crookston Campaign
R C Dunn opened his northern Minnesota campaign at the Crookston opera house drawing tumultuous cheers and a large Republican turnout. Prominent Republicans from Polk, Marshall, Kittson and Bertram counties attended as Senator Stephens presided and Congressman Steenarson spoke. The rally was described as one of the state’s biggest political demonstrations with Dunn and his party at headquarters in the Hotel Crookston all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookston
Minn
Opera House
R. C. Dunn
Minnesota
Princeton
Polk
Marshal
Kittson
Bertram County
Bol” Dunn
Senator Stephens
State Central Committee
Amendments to the Iowa Constitution to be voted this fall
State officials received copies of two proposed constitutional amendments. One would extend terms and align elections biennially, the other redraws representation in the house. Both require passage by two legislatures and popular vote. The article lists the proposed text and timing for the general election and outlines changes to senate and house compositions and term alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Marlin
Ed Berger
Scott County
Towa
Aiste
Siepreme Court
District Court
House of Representatives
Supreme Entirt
Cnvil
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Iowa
Senate
Can't Run for Congress In Kentucky Party Fails Ballot Access
The People's Party in Kentucky will not have its congressional candidates on the November ballot in the western and northern districts. The party failed to meet the petition requirement after receiving less than 2 percent of last general election votes. The secretary of state was presented a petition for electors but did not include congressional candidates in the First and Third districts. The party’s candidates have conducted extensive campaigns in those districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Congress
Ion
Bayling
Secretary of
Woman robbed in Oak Park during Tuesday evening
In Oak Park a woman, Mrs Charles Wiggs of 28 South Grove Avenue, was robbed at 6 pm near Lakestreet. Thief seized her handbas containing 73 dollars and jewelry, but fled before assistance arrived. Another burglary report notes Mrs J Z Griswold of 625 Greenwood Avenue said burglars forced her to reveal a hiding place and took 90 dollars. Police doubt her account.
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Chicago
Oak Park
Charles Wiggs
South Grove Avenue
Lakestreat
J. Z. Griswold
Greenwood Avenue
Goqunty High School Proposal Moves Forward
Lawton Oklahoma Territory reports that Goqunty High School advocates to submit a county school proposition to voters. The building will be erected on the west school reserve with funds not exceeding 50000 dollars. Government agent Matthews believes interior department opposition is unlikely if a majority supports it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
C. T
Ovi
Matthews
Interior Department
Autgist's Mind A Blank In After Accident
George Arenta Sr a wealthy tobacco merchant who was injured in the Vanderbilt race regained consciousness for the first time since his automotive accident. His mind is blank as to Saturday's events, with recovery possible only if complications do not arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork
George Arenta, Sr
Tobacco Merschant
Mr. Aredis
Gift From Kaiser to Be Unveiled in Washington
Emperor William presents bronze Frederick the Great statue to the American people with a ceremony at the army war college esplanade on November 19. President, cabinet, diplomatic corps and military officers will attend. German ambassadress Speare von Sternberg will preside and unveil the statue, with Taft and Secretary of War speeches. The ceremony includes prayers, flag colors, and national anthems. The statue arrived in Baltimore and will be shipped to Washington for erection on the esplanade overlooking the Potomac River.
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Washington
William
Frederick the Great
Speare von Sternberg
Army War College
Hplomaye Corps
Guyreme Court
Adamial
Navy
Army
Associated Press
America
Taft
Germany
Baltimore
Patomie River
Parker Lesser of Two Evils rally in Macon Missouri
About 500 people gathered for a Democratic rally led by W. J. Bryan who urged voters to back the straight Democratic ticket and admonished Republicans to do the same. He defended supporting Parker as the lesser evil and criticized imperialism and the size of the standing army. Speeches also delivered by J. Z. Russell and James T. Loyd yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Bryan
Parker
J. Z. Russell
Congress
James T. Lioyc
Thoughtful Man Uses Life Pills for Wife’s Ailment
A man named M. M. Austin of Mancoester Indiana faced his wife’s chronic stomach and liver trouble. Doctors failed to help, so he tried Dr King’s Life Pills and Sheet Relief. The remedy relieved her condition after a single dose and she improved soon after. The story notes the purchase at Preston Nadler drug store on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Mancoester
Ind
Suel
Dr. King
Preuk Nadler Drug Store
Bath prepares for maiden launch of largest Maine battleship
Bath Iron Works readies the largest Maine built ship the battleship Georgia for launch. Mrs Sielin Tate daughter of Major Wm Tate christening the vessel with builders and other guests arriving ahead of a favorable afternoon ceremony amid light weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Maine
Georgia
Sielin ‘Tate
Tate
Qarer Tate
Alcohol in Whisky Ties to Fatal Toxic Potency
Federal agents joined the probe into the whisky poisonings blamed for several deaths near Tenth Avenue and Forty sixth Street in New York. After saloon checks, state revenue officers and investigators collected more liquor samples for analysis. Coroner findings show traces of wood alcohol in stomach contents of two deceased individuals. Officials from several ingredient companies are assisting in the broader inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tenth Avenue
Forty-sixth Street
Vietulay
Secondaié Third Districta
Saloonist loses license as license not transferable
Indianapolis reports the appellate court ruling that a licensed saloon keeper who moves to another county forfeits his license and if he employs a barkeeper after departure that worker can be prosecuted for operating without a license. The decision emphasizes the license as a personal privilege and nontransferable.
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Indianapolis
Appellate Cour Oday
Fuut
Waobaah
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Geo. van Houten
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Indiana
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Robert Dunn
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Henry B. Marks
Langdon McCormick
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Frank Patterson
Alan Dale
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Might
Ellery
Zoe
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Sam S. Shubert
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