Romance Ends Years-Long Illinois Couple in Iowa Ceremony
An Illinois couple, 95-year-old Lansing J. Keane of Keithsburg and 80-year-old Mrs. Mary L. Douglas of Seaton, married in Burlington Iowa after a lifelong romance rekindled. They obtained a license at the Heyer Hotel and wed by a justice of the peace, then left for a honeymoon.
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Boy Leader of Mob Killed in Chicago Shooting
A 15 year old boy Michael Mejeily was killed by a bullet fired by Thomas John, a black special policeman, during a mob chase on Leavitt street. The incident began with taunts on a streetcar and spurred a crowd of about 500. officers arrived in a wagon to disperse the mob.
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Philadelphia
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Boy H Des for a Year Lands in Danville
Chicago youth Charles Zekind an 18 year old accused of jewel theft fled after learning he was suspected of stealing watches worth $40,000 from a jewelry house. He hid in Danville for nearly a year before being located by his father H A Zekind president of the Illinois Belt and Novelty Company. The October 1904 thefts prompted the search and the recovered watches were found days after his departure.
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Illinois Belt and Novelty Company
Postal business grows in Chicago office record year
The Chicago postal operation reports a year end June 30, 2005 postal business of 11,599,578 up from 10,516,760 the prior year, an increase of 10.29 percent. Clerks kept eight hour shifts and worked about one Sunday in five while handling 120,749,458 more mail pieces, a 12.86 percent rise.
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Prisor Labor Plans Adopted At Joliet Conference
Governor Deneen and state officials met at Joliet penitentiary to adopt the new prison convict labor law effective July 1. Plans include manufacturing office furniture for state institutions shoes hosiery iron beds and fixtures with a committee to set prices. The program aims to make penal institutions self supporting.
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Pontiac Reformtory
Illinois coal mines close as arbitration panel set
Illinois coal mines owned by the Illinois Coal Operators Association are closed until a wage and working condition agreement is decided by a board of arbitration. Miners have asked Judge George Gray of Wilmington Delaware, former president of the anthracite commission, to chair the board.
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Navigability Study Proceeds on Rock River Survey
Five members of the U S surveying corps navigate the Rock River from Beloit to Rockford to map its course for a potential canal system. The survey spans five weeks and is linked to efforts supported by Congressman Robert R. Hitt.
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Illinois Banks Shut as Spring Valley and Toluca Fail
Acting Comptroller Kane names D A Cook and J MacShell receivers for Spring Valley National Bank and First National Bank of Toluca both Illinois institutions tied to Topeka financier C de Devlin. Spring Valley's $50,000 capital bank closed doors while Toluca's $100,000 bank won’t reopen.
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Farmers Capture Bandits Near Forest Glenn
A posse of farmers chased three burglars after they attempted to break into Fred Bloch’s house two miles from Forest Glenn. The robbers hid among freight cars near Irving Park and surrendered after police surrounded a freight car. Names given: Guy Doucham 24 Harry Rose 19 John Craig 20.
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Fred Bloch
Chicago and Northwestern Tracks
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Chicago
Guy Doucham
Harry Rose
John Craig
Acreage, Condition of Corn Up Three Percent from Last Year
The State Board of Agriculture reports corn acreage about the same as last year with crop condition at 88 percent of seasonal average, up 3 points from last report. Winter wheat stands 92 percent, oats down five points yet overall crop prospects remain strong for a large yield.
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Northern Illinois to Drain 100000 Acres by Big Ditch
Sterling commissioners report Whiteside and Henry County drainage district has let the contract for a 15 mile ditch. It will drain 100000 acres, with a bottom 20 to 30 feet wide and at least seven feet deep. Top width averages 40 feet. Water will flow into Green River in Henry County.
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Fraud on Trains Ties Chicago and St Louis Route
A man linked to a train swindle on the Chicago to St Louis line sold bogus hat checks to travelers after ticket purchase. One arrest was made, but the case continued at Springfield and the bond of 250 dollars was forfeited, leaving the man at liberty.
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Judiciary on a Cruise by Illinois Supreme Court Party
The Illinois Supreme Court members and their spouses cruised the Illinois River aboard the State Fish Commission steamer Illinois. Chief Justice Cartwright Justice Wilkin and wives Tas hiew Boggs and wife Justice Hani and wife Justice Ricks and wife ex Justice Carter and wife I N Phillips court reporter and wife joined the outing.
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Envoys Named for Washington Peace Conference
President Roosevelt announced the names of plenipotentiaries for Russia and Japan to attend the Washington peace conference with full power to negotiate a lasting treaty. Russian envoys Muravieff and Rosen. Japanese envoys Komura and Takahira, each authorized to bind their governments. Possible additional representatives may join. Conference to convene after August first. details to be arranged.
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Sweden Declares War Ports Closed to Foreign Warships
Sweden proclaims Stockholm Gothenburg Karlskrona and Farosund war ports closing to all foreign warships as a precaution against a Norwegian push. Forts will fire on entering Norwegian ships and the move aids Sweden defense plans while its fleet maneuvers.
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Kansas Court Voids State Oil Refinery Plan
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously ruled the bill to establish a state oil refinery unconstitutional as a work of internal improvement. Justice Green wrote the opinion, finding the plan forbidden by the state constitution and viewing the penitentiary angle as a subterfuge. Governor Hoch expressed disappointment and warned no immediate action. The decision also critiques bonds for 10,000 and signals industry shifts as oil prices fall and Standard Oil favors Indian Territory.
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Notable Foreign Ambassadors and Public Figures Highlighted
The piece profiles Senor Joaquin D Casasas, new Mexican ambassador to the United States, his literary and linguistic prowess, political rise, social prominence in Mexico City, and large family. It also covers Prince Michael Chilkoff, Rev. Dr. Francis L Patton, and notes on John W Hutchinson, Col Bil Sapp, Franklin Thomasson, and E W Stephens with brief career highlights and anticipated roles.
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