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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1904

Page

3

Herrick Chosen by N Y Democrats in Saratoga N Y

The New York Democratic state convention approved a unified ticket led by Daniel Cady Herrick for Governor with Francis Burton Harrison as Lieutenant Governor and a full slate including John Pallace Jr as Secretary of State and George Hall as Comptroller. The platform denounces Governor Odell and the Republican administration while endorsing the national Democratic ticket. The selection followed bloc-wide negotiations led by Senator Hill and William Sheehan aiming for unanimous action.

Saratoga N. Y Daniel Cady Herrick Francis Bureton Harrison John Pallace, Jr George Hall William Muench John Cunneen Thomas H. Stryker Court of Appeals Edgar M. Cullen William E. Werner United States Hill Supreme Court Albany Judge Herrick King’s County Patrick E. McCarren Tammany Hall Charles F. Murphy Duncan Campbell Lee Ithaca Republican State Administration Odell Republican State Committee Gov Qdell Democratic National Ticket Senator Hill William F. Sheehan National Committee George Foster Peabody Cord Meyer State Committee Nodie State Executive Committee McCarren Charles K. Murphy Victor Dolan Norman E. Mack August Belmont Edward Murphy, Jr Troy Herrick FE. M. Grout Brooklyn Greater New York Edward M. Shepard Shepard Grout Hills Sheehan Simon G. Schladter Syracuse Schlacter

Eight Die In Melrose Explosion Of Dynamite Load

An electric Boston car was blown apart in Melrose Massachusetts at eight o'clock Wednesday night after striking a dynamite charge dropped from an express wagon. Eight were killed outright and fifteen or more injured as mangled bodies and shattered windows marked the scene. Roy Fenton, driver of the wagon, was taken into custody as investigators said the blast came from a fifty pound dynamite box. Victims included working men, a woman and her baby, with crowds of thousands gathering to view the devastation and aid the injured.

Melrose Mass Boston Roy Fenton Fenton Medford Everett Malden

Missouri Press Association Convention at World's Fair

Missouri editors gather at the Missouri building September 27 for a three day convention with 9:30 am sessions. President Francis and Missouri officials headline talks on Missouri books minerals and educational exhibits. A reception and ball are planned for September 29 by the Missouri commission.

St. Louis Missouri Press Association Missouri Building Francis M. T. Davis The Missouri Commission W. D. Thomas Jewel Hayes Richmond Missourian W. P. Ruffel Glasgow Missourian Missouri Book

Grant urges end to post prisons for desertion

Chicago reports Brig. Gen Frederick D. Grant commander of the department of the lakes forwards his annual war department refert recommending abolishing post prisons for desertion. He proposes sentencing deserters to military prisons with long terms at hard labor as a substitute. He notes post prison labor is light compared to the work of a good soldier.

Chicago Frederick D. Grant Department of the Lakes Secretary of War Grant

Train Robber Sentenced in Bear Mouth Hold-up Case

Phillipsburg Mont Sept 22 John Christie pled guilty to grand larceny in the Northern Pacific passenger train robbery at Bear Mouth Mont last summer. He was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary.

Phillipsburg Mont John Christie Northern Pacific Bear Mouth State

Methodist Ministers in Bloomington District

Long list of Methodist ministers and supply assignments across Bloomington and nearby towns. Names include J. B. Hoyney, W. M. Carter, Jarnet, Jeffers, Masden, Shipp, West, Dickson, Willard, McPherson, Dickson, Glick, Roush, Robertson, Taylor, Wells, Shouse, and many others arranged by district and circuit with supplied assignments noted. Districts covered include Bloomington, Champaign, Danville, Mattoon, Quincy, Springfield, and surrounding communities.

Bloomington J. B. Hoyney Arrowsmith W. M. Carer Asbury Chapel Atlanta E. M. Jeffers G.P. Masden Grace Shipp Lucretia J. A.west Clinton J. A. Lucas Delavan Thornton Clark Downs F. Vv. Pearce Green Valley Sabina San Jose J. L. Dickson Smybrook J. Glick Wapella Kk. S Barton Waynesville W. O. Roush Weldon G. D. Robertson Champaign C. B. Taylor Armstrong A. M.wells Bellhiower J. I. Clearwater Bement A. B. Peck W. A. Smith Champain Mahomet Mitchell Mansfield W. H. McGhee Monticello Walter Aitken Ogden C. A. Smith Paxton Ww. T. Beadles Pesotum J. Cy .Enninger Philo H. c. Augustus Rankin Mark White Hantoul H. K. Towle Sadorus Chas Wehrman St. Joseph M. van Cleve Savoy J. B. Colwell Seymour R. E. Mathis Thomasboro Tolono G. R. Newkirk Urbana Flanagan Parks Chapel W. N.tobie Woodman Wm. Gooding Whiteheath M. Palmer Danville J. H. Whitlock Owaneeo Millersville H. J. Crane Cowden Joshua B. Martin Etna E. D. Darley Findley Wiley Johnson Grandview T. ©. Flatey Greenup Frank I’. Ogie Hindsboro M. C. Hull Humboldt John B. Martin Kansas D. W. Inglish Lerna C. E. Bennett Marshall W.M. Hailey E. C. Spurlock Augusta P. Bowman Bowen A. K. Burns Camden Camp Point Leo Howard Clayton C. W. Mon- Bon Gelden H. Hartley LaPrairie Ww. T. Lovans Dattiston Geo Metzel Loraine A. M. Barringer Menden I. R. Reno Mount Sterling N M. Rigg Palona W. E. Rose Payson Abner Clark Plymouth F. E. Smith Quincy Vermont Street Parker Shields J.E. Artz Rushville M. V. Il Stillwell and Chill del D. Ross Tmewell Fowler Warsaw J. L. Minney West Point Basco Cornelius N. Baughman Springfield A. C. Byerly P. O Snellee Auburn Buffalo W Best Buckhart Carlinville T. A. Canady Chatham T. BF. Hartman Curran F. P Bonnefon Dawson James McCrory Edinburg E. H. Lage Elkhart H. B. Montgomery Girard W. C. Woodyard Grave Ity Frank McAnally Skenny and Chestnut M. B. McFaddn Laomi B. E. Williams Mechanicsburg W. W. Henry OLN Charles Boyd Mount Auburn V. Seitebauah Mount Pulaski W.greer Nilwood W. I. Stevenson A. CC Adams Raymond John S. Mulcahy Riverton J. M. Eldredge Smith Sharpsburf M. Ingram Shiloh Edward Young Douglas Avenue R. F. McDaniel First Church Eon Kumler J. A. Burchit Laurel Lyon H. Greening Winchester Lyles Wicke Chapel J. C. Glons

Bandits Kill Thompson Mayor in Saloon Shootout

Bandits held up a Sedgwick saloon, robbed $75, shot, then fled toward Thompson where Mayor W. F. Bennett and Town Marshal Matthews confronted them. Mayor Bennett was killed in Thompson as the two bandits were captured after a running gunfight. Authorities spirited the fugitives to Mount Carroll jail to avert lynching amid angry crowds.

W. F. Bennett Thompson Matthews Chicago Sedgwick Mount Carroll Breno Geison Geison Gerson Bennett Limon John Marshal Matthews Mayor Bennett John Thompson Will Meyers

Judge Moffatt Dies After Illness in Battle Creek

Judge John H. Moffatt of Paxton died in Battle Creek Michigan after a long illness locomotor ataxia. He had been ill for more than a year and spent last winter in the south hoping to improve his health. He returned to Paxton last spring and later entered a sanitarium in Battle Creek where his condition worsened and the end was expected for several days.

Judge Moffatt John H. Moffatt Paxton Battle Creek Mich

Iroquois Theater to Reopen as Hyde & Behman Vaudeville Hall

The Iroquois theater in Chicago, site of the December 30 fire with almost 600 fatalities, is granted a license to reopen as Hyde and Behman Music hall devoted to vaudeville. Reopening stirs indignation in many quarters.

Iroquois Theater Chicago Hyde & Behman

Corn Killed by Severe Storm in Central Illinois

A powerful rain and wind storm hit central Illinois causing nearly three inches of rain in 18 hours. Hundreds of acres of corn were flattened and declared a total loss, with extensive lightning damage reported.

Central Illinois

Illinois Pioneers Meet in 11th Reunion at Bunker Hill

The eleventh annual reunion of the old settlers of southern Macoupin and northern Madison counties drew about 2000 attendees to Bunker Hill.

Macoupin Madison Counties Bunker Hill

Chicago Gypsum Plant Burns Damages At Chicago Site

A fire destroyed the United States Gypsum Company plant in Chicago causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. No injuries were reported as crews fought the blaze. The cause of the fire was not immediately determined and investigators were expected to review the scene.

Chicago United States Gypsum Company

Lincoln Monument Dedicated at Bunker Hill

With impressive ceremony the Lincoln monument erected at Bunker Hill is dedicated at a cost of $5,000.

Lincoln Bunker Hill

Do Animals Thinks and Sleep in Elephants

A discussion on animal perception versus human thought cites John Burroughs and Harper's Magazine. It contrasts sense memory with rational intelligence and notes elephants sleep little, often standing, with aging elephants needing less rest.

John Burroughs Harper's Magazine

Change Food Promises Health Through Grape-Nuts

A Ma man reports chronic nerve and stomach trouble cured by switching from meat to Grape-Nuts. He credits better sleep, vigor, and no medicine since adopting the cereal, noting his wife and daughter also began consuming it. The ad urges a ten day trial and highlights The Road to Wellville booklet.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

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