Closing of the Reunion of Crocker’s Iowa Brigade
A large camp fire and program at Graham drew veterans and Washington crowds. Bob Cousins spoke on Lincoln, praised Crocker’s brigade, and John Lett recalled Civil War service with stories of Belknap and gray backs. Robert G. Cousins delivered a powerful Lincoln address.
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Taft Proposes Reunifying Republicans by Restoring Patronage
President Taft moves to reunite the party by restoring federal patronage to insurgents including LaFollette and Bristow. A letter to an Iowa politician outlines the plan as a step to align with progressive forces while facing fall elections.
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Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Weather Outlook
Cloudy and unsettled today and tomorrow with variable winds across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Woodrow Wilson Nominated for Governor by New Jersey Democrats
The New Jersey Democratic Party taps Woodrow Wilson as its gubernatorial candidate. Party leaders cite his reformist stance and leadership ability as key assets for the upcoming race.
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Lynching Threat Follows Black Hand Letter Incident
James s colored barber of Wrightsville was attacked by a mob after sending a Black Hand letter to Miss Helen Detweiler. He was injured but jailed by officers who faced stones and threats as crowds gathered, fearing mob violence at the county jail.
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Plenty In Reserve In A Fighting Tale
A man who had been fighting shows two black eyes. The next morning a friend greets him with the remark. He replies that he could have earned more if he had a place to wear them.
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Suit Filed Over Burn Injury in Turkish Bath
Leslie Hogan of Benton Harbor Michigan sues in federal court for 50000 asserting injuries from a steam pipe explosion in the Turkish bath at the Oliver House South Bend. J Denver as Oliver estate trustee named defendant. Hogan alleges his hands and arms were burned and he is crippled.
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Benton Harbor
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Laborers Savings Stolen at Michigan Camp
Deputy sheriffs moved to a Three Oaks railroad camp after unrest among 300 Italian laborers. Foreman Gallanti claims $2.6 in workers savings entrusted to a Detroit bank was stolen and fears for the men’s safety.
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Cleveland Population Surges Toward Half Million
Washington reports Cleveland Ohio grows rapidly with a 46.9 percent rise to 560,663 residents since 1900, part of a broader census era expansion. Joliet Illinois also shows growth from 381,768 to 670, reflecting national urban increases.
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