Harmony Talks and Rockefeller Reunion in New York
Democratic leaders plan a Knickerbocker Hotel pow wow to present a united front against Republicans while John A. Dix pushes harmony across factions. John D. Rockefeller and lineal descendants will attend a Rockefeller clan reunion in Newburg with a family history published for distribution. Train tubes under rivers will connect Long Island and Manhattan, easing west to island travel to access the new terminal.
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New York State
Empire State
Knickerbocker Hotel
John D. Rockefeller
Newburg
Rockefeller
Johann Peter Rockefeller
America
East River
Long Island
Pennsylvania Railways
Pennsylvania
East
North Rivers
New
Manhattan
Canada hosts congress with church leaders from nations
The congress opens with formal dedicatory services attended by leading churchmen from the United States England and Canadian provinces. It recalls the 1610 Jesuit baptism of Miemac Indians marking the first Christian service in Canada and notes the 1710 establishment of the first Church of England services.
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United States
England
Dominion
Canada
Taft Heads to St Paul for National Conservation Congress
Beverly Mass September 3 President Taft will depart for St Paul to open the National Conservation Congress with an address aimed at national attention. His visit to the Minnesota capital will be brief and he will not meet former President Roosevelt, who arrives the next day.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
St. Paul
National Conservation Congress
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Explosion damages Yramite Opera House. show season delayed
In Yramite the Grand Opera House suffered a dynamite blast that shattered the building and caused fears of a gas plant explosion. Officials confirm the intent was to destroy the entire structure. repairs are underway and expected to last a week or two with no suspects yet.
J M Stewart Chosen To Judge Swine And Dogs
The state fair judge J M Stewart, famed for Poland China swine, was asked to also judge Chester White dogs. Swine judging recognized his ability, and the Chester White group extended the double duty honor.
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Chester
Mr. Stewart
New England Fat Men Club Opens Three Day Outing
Boston reports the New England Fat Men’s Club begins its annual outing with three days of sports and high jinks. The group totals about 2,000 members and an estimated 270 tons of combined weight. Rumors say some members may face court martial for using anti fat drugs.
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Boston
New England
Fat Men’s Club
Taft
Suffragist Demonstration Draws Oak Park Crowd
In Oak Park, Chicago, September 3, husbands work with pots and babies as wives, maids, and cooks join a social equality event billed as one of the greatest suffragist demonstrations in the United States. A parade precedes a mass meeting at the Oak Park theatre where leaders will expound suffrage principles.
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Chicago
Oak Park
United States
Grubbs hold reunion in Sanatoga near Pottstown
A Grubb family reunion is being held today in Sanatoga near Pottstown Pennsylvania with members gathering for the event.
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Grubbs
Pottstown
Grubb
Sanatoga
Halifax Hosts Anglican Congress Marking 200th Anniversary
The Halifax gathering opens to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first Church of England service in Canada. The 1710 Annapolis Port Royal meeting is cited as the start of English rule in Canada, and Nova Scotia’s All Saints Cathedral is noted as a landmark in the event.
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Halifax
Canada
Annapolis
Port Royal
Nova Scotia
All Saints
City Ordinance Enforces Bicycle Rules on Sidewalks
The city announces strict enforcement of Ordinance No. 32 limiting bicycle riding. Riders must be cautious, keep one hand on handlebars, and not exceed ten miles per hour. Cyclists may not ride on sidewalks, aligning with Iowa Code provisions.
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Iowa
Borrowed Smiles and Bright Office Boys
A mix of vignettes and cartoons features in a late night cycle shop dispute over a returned machine part and a humorous office boy exchange. The piece also includes quick captions about a Rocheter businessman, a public building misidentification, and a witty contrast between old and new fashions in Chicago News.
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Paris
Chicago News
Shakespeare's Handicaps and a Humble Reading Moment
A light, humorous exchange praises Shakespeare as a wonderful yet imperfect man. Mrs Montmorency-Smythe remarks on the author while noting the reader’s surprise at discovering his non gentlemanly manners.
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Shakespeare
Mrs. Montmorency-Smythe
Home team defeats Lone Tree 8 to 4 in Friday clash
Washington boys beat Lone Tree 8 4 at Lone Tree with Hadley strong on mound. Hailey Baird Rebeck spark offense as Schaapveld tallies three steals and Baird two. Goldsberry starts for Lone Tree amid 12 Hadley strikeouts and 5 walks. game short 1:45. Next up Keota visit Tuesday. Rock Island clash today on Southeast ball grounds.
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Rebeck
Schaapveld
Baird
Tallman
Hadley
Goldsberry
Chalfaut
W. Flake
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Rath
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Wad
Pike
Bulewhek
Rf Schaapveld
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Vores
Washington
Perry Davis' Painkiller Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Perry Davis' Pankiller for neuralgia and facial pains with immediate and lasting relief. It warns against substitutes and promotes Berry Davis' Painkiller priced at 25 cents and 50 cents for various sizes.
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Perry Davis
Berry Davis’ Price
Horse falls with him Daniel Rohrer Jr.
Daniel Rohrer Jr. was riding at the northeast corner of the square when his horse slipped. The fall sprained his ankle and badly bruised his knee forcing bystanders to carry him to Doctors Hall for examination. Witnesses feared a broken limb but he avoided more severe injury.
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Daniel Rohrer, Jr
Doctors Hall
Electric Bitters Endurance Endorsed by Kirkland Resident
Mrs. J. E. Van de Lande of Kirkland, UL, credits Electric Bitters with preventing breakdown during a three month strain. The tonic promises health and strength and is sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
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J. E. van de Lande
Kirkland
J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon
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