Mrs Romadka Leaves County Jail For Joliet Prison
Evelyn Romadka is taken to Joliet to begin a sentence of one to twenty years for burglary. She departs with Jailer George Langeloh, while her father from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, plans to accompany her to the prison door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Romadka
Joliet
George Langeloh
I’. J. Caine
Oshkosh
Wis
Mary Niemeyer
Romadka
Omadka
Miss Traines
Sladek
Miss McLean
Boston
Bloomington Club Aids Released Woman In Embezzlement Case
Bloomington Woman's Club plans philanthropic aid for Helen Dixon who faces release December 1 after a six month jail sentence for embezzling 1500 dollars from the Gleaner Society funds of the Second Christian Church. A committee including Mrs Stevenson and Mrs Welty will oversee her case. Dixon, arrested last February, cannot account for the organ fund and says she intends to stay in Bloomington and repay the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Stevenson
Sam Welty
Howard Stumphreys
Dixon
Chicago
Michigan
Mystery Partially Cleared in Fullenwider Murder Testimony
Mrs Grace Doyle McGuire of Walsworth Wis testified near Chicago that Fullenwider was seized by two or three men and shot during an attack at Forty first street and Wabash avenue. Robbers, not personal enemies, killed the attorney for Standard Oil and other interests. The suit seeks to recover a 5000 policy from Aetna Life Insurance, with 10 percent payout if death was by thieves or accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuire
Fullenwider
Grace Doyle McGuire
Walsworth
Wis
James A. Fullenwider
Chiago
Standard Oil Company
Forty-first Street
Wabash Avenue
Pullenwider
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Cards and Drink Ruin Brother Adoption Plea
In Clinton, State's Attorney Miller's office heard Emma Mil linger and Levi Millinger seek letters of adoption for Emma's 8-year-old brother Carter McKinzie. James McKinzie, a farmer, lost his savings at gaming tables, turned to drink, and the sister sought placement for the boy. The father pursued a sensational suit against gamblers, then vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Clinton
Emma McKinzie Millinger
Levi Millinger
Carter McKinzie
James McKinzie
Boy Strangled by Corn Hurries Trip to Chicago Fails to Save Him
Six year old Glen Rowley of Canton choked on corn while feeding chickens in his father's barnyard. A kernel lodged in his throat, Canton physicians failed to remove it, and he died at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago during surgery. Parents rushed him to the hospital after train arrival but he died on the operating table. Alton Chicago railroad cuts hours affecting about 1,200 workers at Bloomington shops. Receiver appointed for Metal Bound Package Company in Mound City with liabilities around 80000 dollars. Peoria resident William W. Atwood, ten, commits suicide by gun and cord tied to a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Glen Rowley
Canton
Presbyterian Hospital
Hania
O. L. Bartlett
Metal Bound Package Company
Mound City
Within Our Borders Wide Range of Local Incidents
A bulging miscellany reports accidents and deaths including William Twans losing a left hand in a premature shotgun blast, miner William Long killed by a mule drawn car, a boy’s gun accident injuring his mother, and Henry Agnew’s suicide note and death. Also noted are land gifts to Illinois Wesleyan University, industrial mishaps, and municipal reform in Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Twans
Seatonville
Harmon
William Long
Christoph
United States Mining Company
Mr. Vangilder
Alto Pass
Volney Whitford
Jonesdale
Henry Agnew
Sterling
William Dever
Illinois Wesleyan University of Bloomington
Anna Cornelius Pelley
George Cassens
Edwardsville
Gilbert B. Watrous
Waukegan
Charles Watrous
Stella Balue
Samuel O. Balue
White River Bottoms
Wheatland
Depty Sherif
Will Obnemus
Oscar Thompson
Missouri
Pass
Kewanee
John Bradley
Bradley
Jansen
Illinois Board Certifies 28 Pharmacists and 24 Assistants
At a Chicago meeting the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy announced that 28 of 64 registered pharmacist applicants and 24 of 35 assistant pharmacist candidates passed. Names listed include W. B. Barrick Glen Ellyn and Philip I. B. Ewart Danville among others. showcases the steady pace of professional licensing in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois State Board of Pharmacy
Chicago
W. B. Barrick
Glen Ellyn
William A. Bennett
Harlem
Albert Buhrman
Nashville
May Camden
John §. Collins
Carl R. Danielson
Edward de Stefano
Richard E. Dowd
George G. Field
Henry Gerchenson
Jas
H W. Hagan
G. A. Hamilton
James Hirschfield
George N. Huard
N. J. Kurt
Michael G. Levinson
A. Mayerson
T. R. Morris
Ewadie Nudelman
Harry W. Oleming
Delson J. Parker
R. H. Phillips
Martin Schupmann
Henry H. Liebke
Rex G. Smith
Christ A. Svano
Pharmacista
Philip IB. Ewart
Danville
Joseph B. Pixley
Watseka
Joseph A. Wolf
Quincy
J. A. Bettin
Ross A. Bloom
Paul A. Brecht
George L. Detrick
John J. Farmer
Homer L. Griest
Fred C. Jones
Otto
Richest Agricultural District Highlighted in Illinois
The 17th Congressional District of Illinois, comprised of Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean, and Woodford counties, is cited as among the wealthiest farming regions. Total district land value reached about 2.04 billion dollars with Ford at 26.7 million and McLean at 63.9 million. average values range from 76 to 87.50 per acre, and district land value tops the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Congressional District
Illinois
United States
Ford County
Livingston
Logan
McLean
Woodford
Anti-Saloon League Plans Statewide County Drives
East St Louis pastor Rev J I Harmon says East St Louis is as bad but hopeful to win. State league aims to organize all eighty counties with local option votes next spring, excluding Cook County for now. Efforts target St Clair and Mason counties next spring as nearly hopeless for the dry cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
State League
Cook County
J. I. Harmon
Shurch
East St. Louis
St. Clair
Mason Counties
Quick Justice for Clinton Bank Robbers
Edward Davis and Edward Maller were indicted the day after the Clinton bank robbed. A special grand jury, summoned by Judge W D Cochrane, returned the bill. Both confessed the robbery and asked for lawyers. If pleading guilty they will be jailed and sent to Joliet penitentiary. All but $28 recovered. The prisoners claim they are saviors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Edward Davis
Edward Maller
W. D. Cochrane
Miller
Lhen
Joliet Peni Tary
Will of Stephen Littler Funds Public Springfield Hospital
Will filed for probate provides for monthly payments to Littler relatives and a housekeeper. Upon the death of the last surviving child of his parents' siblings, the estate funds a trust to found and maintain a public hospital in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen L. Littler
Springfield
Stephen Logan Littler
Long Delay in Grosscup Case Postpones Trial to October
Judge James W. Craig and Levy Mayer discuss quash motions in traction cases linked to the Charleston wreck. Trials postponed to January term for arraignments before Judge Thompson at Danville, with State's Attorney McNutt predicting delays until next October. Herrin saloons close after local option vote. twenty two licenses lapse as foreigners stockpile beer. fourteen cars sold in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Craig
Coles County
Levy Mayer
Peter 8. Grosscup
Marshall E. Sampson
Charleston
Thompson
Danville
McNutt
Herrin
Deneen Urges State Control Over Des Plaines Water Power
Governor Deneen challenges private lease of Des Plaines river water power to Economy Light and Power. He argues state ownership of water power is essential for a deep waterway plan, disputes AG Stead on navigability, and urges legislative action to invalidate the $2,700 lease while backing a $20,000,000 bond program. The message frames state rights to power as crucial for commerce and public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Vex Plaines
Dresden Heights
Economy Light and Power Company
Gov. Deveen
Deveen
Stead
Gov. Deneen
Des Plaines
Gulf
Eeonomy Light and Power Company
Eompany
General Assembly
Desplaines
Northwest Territory
Congress
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
United States
Confederacy
Supreme Court of
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Illinois Internal Improvement Commission
Farmers Form Protective League to Stop Trespassers
Nearly a dozen hunters trespassing on farms of the Farmers Protective Association in Fulton county have been arrested and fined. The association, representing over 50,000 acres, aims to curb indiscriminate hunting and itinerant camping on public highways near Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Organise Protective League
Farmers’ Protective Association
Fulton County
Canton
Illinois Lawmakers Fight Over Direct Primary Bill
Illinois House rejects the joint conference report on the Oglesby direct primary bill by 88 to 34 and sends the measure to another conference. Democrats protest the advisory vote omission, while Republicans oppose strict two-thirds support. Mandamus options surface to force Speaker Shurtleff to sign and send the bill to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Olesby
hLouse
Senate
Shurtleff
Deneen
Joint Conference
Shurtler
Illinois
Wheel Tax Bill Passes House In Illinois
The wheel tax bill enabling cities to levy a tax on all vehicles to fund street and alley repairs won House approval 104 to 13. An emergency clause makes it effective immediately upon Gov. Deneen's signing. Mayor Busse of Chicago pushed the measure. Senator Gardner introduced it. Rep. Shanahan led the floor fight to secure the two thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Illinois
House of Representatives
Deneen
Busse
Chicago
Gardner
David EB. Shanahan
House Passes Probation Bill and Bank Inquiry Spark
The House approved the adult probation bill and sent it to the Governor for signature. The Senate backed the Chicago Municipal Court judges' probation draft. Senator Glackin introduced a resolution for a legislative inquiry into banking houses and trust companies, but it was tabled amid concerns it would harm business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Internal Improvement Commission
Senate
Chicago
Glackin
Senate approves Ettelson bill on state fund interest
The Senate passed the Ettelson bill by a 26 to 7 vote making it mandatory for state treasurers to turn all interest on state funds into the public strong box. The measure removes about $100,000 a year from politicians' reach, despite strong opposition from its critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Anti Cocaine Bill Heads to Governor After House Vote
By a 114 to 2 vote the house concurred with Senate amendments to the anti cocaine bill. The measure now goes to the Governor. It was drafted by Superintendent Whithan of the Chicago bridge well and by the Municipal be and Hull ITouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Whithan
Chicago
Municipal
Been
Hull Itouse
Doubles Pay of Legislators Signed by Lieut Governor
Lieut Gov Sherman signed a House bill raising General Assembly pay to 1000 dollars a year from 1010 per term. The measure now rests with Guy and Deneen for action or passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
General Assembly
Guy, Deneen
Heard at the Concert Virtuoso Exclaims About Violin Solo
A concert chatter set contrasts praise for a virtuosic violin solo with a friend remarking the piece was not impossible, highlighting witty banter and musical frustration in a social scene.
Economic Outlook From Dun's Review of Trade
Further progress appears toward restoring cash payments and normal business. Interior replies show desire to resume, with improving but cautious sentiment prevailing. Trade conditions show no major shift. liquidation in securities not exhausted, shipments rising for crops and provisions, and solvent indicators firm. Distress is not acute. new enterprises limited. weather could boost seasonal goods, Thanksgiving trade met expectations. Manufacturing shows slower furnace demand. rail and wire mills stay busy. leather in steady demand, hides slow to absorb, lumber and building materials limited. Chicago district failures number 23, liabilities over 5000 total 18, compared to 22 and 14 previous periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dun
Review of Trade
Financial tone improves as markets show strength
New York reports a broader improvement in financial affairs with stronger security markets and a loosening money market. The currency premium nears vanishing point while cash payment expectations spread. However retail trade remains muted due to holidays and mild weather, with cautious banking, restricted industrial output, poor collections, and high loan rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bradstreet
Price Summary of Regional Grain and Livestock Markets
The report lists commodity prices across multiple cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo, New York, and Toledo. It covers cattle, hogs, sheep, wheat, corn, oats, rye, hay, butter, eggs, potatoes, and clover seed with ranges for quality grades and various delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buehel
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
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Illinois State News
Alton
Chicazo and Alton Railway
Enda
William W. Atwood
Peoria
Baltimore and Ohio
Wighty-sixth Street
Erie Avenue
Wight
Frank Edwards
Alyn Thompson
Northwestern University
Engineering School
Orrington Lunt
Kyaneton
Jones
James Kellar
Kellar
Nellie Jones
Cook
Will Founds Public Hospital
Grosscup
Solons
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