Murder in East St. Louis Photo Studio
A. J. Magill, formerly a car repairer, is found dead in his East St. Louis photograph studio after a confrontation witnessed by C. T. H. Berger. A man believed to be a jealous husband fired two shots, with one bullet killing Magill. Investigators seek the concealed shooter as authorities note Magill had recent damages awarded against National Stock Yards Company and partial payment from Armour & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Magill
East St. Louis
C. T H. Berger
Standard Oil Company
Magill
Armour Company
Cat Freed by Jury in Chicken Slaughter Case
In Justice John Roach's Maryville court an old gray cat accused of killing a chicken was acquitted by a jury. Witnesses testified the cat killed the fowl to defend itself after an attack, and the jury found self defense rather than malice. Dr Julius Gollerg owned the chicken, while John Rosi owned the cat and sought the jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roach
Maryville
Julius Gollerg
John Rosi
Rosi
Nickel Tragedy: Chicago Boy Dies After Coin Swallowed
Oscar Boucher aged 4 lies dead at 983 Ogden Avenue Chicago after swallowing a nickel given by his mother Mrs Oscar Boucher on July 4. The coin lodged in the neck beyond removal despite X ray and medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Boucher
Ogden Avenue
Chicago
Coroner Seeks Identities Of Six Unidentified Deaths
Chicago coroner Hoffman publishes descriptions to identify six men who died recently. The list cites individuals aged about 00, 45 to 50, 30, 60, 35, and 40 with deaths on Milwaukee Electric Railway tracks near Melrose Avenue, a flooded water main incident in front of 287 Canal entered, Lake Michigan sightings near Wilmette and Summit Illinois, and a laundry mark J R 14 on a shirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Chicago
Milwaukee Electric Railway
Melrose Avenue
Lake Michigan
Wilmette
Summit
Ill
Sleeping Baby Strangled at Home in Chicago
Nine month old William Dieber of 1021 West Forty eighth street Chicago was found dead by his mother after being put to bed for a nap. The infant allegedly became entangled in bedclothes and was discovered with its head hanging down beside the bed. A physician ruled death a strangulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dieber
West Forty-eighth Street
Chicago
Philip Dieber
Noted yachtsman Harris drowned near Peoria boatyard
Charles W. Harris vice commodore of the Illinois Valley Yacht Club of Peoria and owner of the C. W. Harris boat and launch works at Pekin was drowned after cramps while swimming to his riverfront boat yard. His body was recovered later. a renowned designer and builder of swift western boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Harris
Ilinois
Peacemaker Shot Dead in Mount Ver Quarrel Accident
John P. Pickett killed when Chevieron fired a shotgun during a dispute at Mount Ver. Pickett had intervened in a quarrel between A N Chevieron and Henry Godard. the blast struck Pickett as he attempted to pacify the men.
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John P. Pickett
Mount Ver
A. N. Chevieron
Henry Godard
Pina
Godard
Chevieron
Pickett
Aeccident
Busy State Game Farm Busy Illinois Birds Hatch Huge Numbers
The State Game Farm near Auburn in Illinois reports 8000 baby birds appeared this month with 2000 more expected. The operation houses pheasants quail ducks and turkeys and distributed 30000 eggs to hens and via Dr J A Wheeler. The farm produces 900 to 1000 eggs daily from 1400 hens and praises the pheasant for hardiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Illinois
J. A. Wheeler
Ilinois
Dr. Wheeler
Macomb Journal
Fires Destroy Alma Cannery and Flood Drownings Reported
The Scott-Scrigley cannery in Alma was destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of 20000 dollars and 12000 dollars insured. Drownings occurred near Petersburg and Mattoon involving Arthur Thuleen John Richt and Leo Shrader. Lockjaw deaths appeared after Fourth of July injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott-Scrigley
Alma
Arthur Thuleen
Burlington
Petersburg
John F. Richt
Leo Shrader
Embarras
Mattoon
William Dean
Ohio
Rockford
Georgiana Shippy
Shippy
Chicago
Raymond Fox
Calhoff
Earlville
Minnie
Wood Street
Clicago
National Laundry Company
William H. Price
Kane County
Mabel
Price
John KR. Powers
J. TI. Becker
Geneva School For
Aurora
Brodhead
Wis
Trice
Elgin
Loco weed threats to Lake County livestock
Lake County farmers fear the spread of the deadly loco plant, now found in limited numbers along a twenty five mile route reported by Rural Mail Carrier A C Coris. The plant grows to about twenty four inches, branches like a palm, with white long narrow flowers resembling a pea blossom, and cattle exposed may go mad or die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Plains
Lake County
A. C. Coris
Russell
Signal Operator Stops Train to Save Father
At Edwardsville a Big Four passenger train neared a crossing with Arthur Giesemann, a signal operator, preparing to clear the track. He spotted a runaway mule team pulling a farm wagon carrying his father approaching the rails. He signaled the train to stop, sprinted downstairs, then grabbed the bridles and held on until the animals halted, saving his father’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Edwardsville
Arthur Giesemann
Giesemann
Chicago restaurant owner dies after murder conviction
Joseph E. Burgeson a 45 year old Chicago restaurant proprietor and believed to be wealthy killed himself by taking carbolic acid after being convicted of murder in Judge Kersten's court for killing Alfred Beaumont his cook. He had been released on $10000 bond pending a new trial and had shown signs of brooding after his wife died months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Burgeson
Self
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Burgeson
Kersten
Alfred Beaumont
Beaumont
Uncle Wins Fiancee and 900 Dollars in Elopement Case
Springfield clerk J B Huber accuses his fiancée Miss Tda Sholte and his uncle W J Despain of stealing 900 dollars he saved. The couple eloped to Evansville Indiana after winning the woman’s affections, and are to be charged with larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Huber
Springfield
Tda Sholte
W. J. Despain
Huber
Evansville
Ind
Truder
Dare Results In Boy's Death In Chicago
Henry Payette a 10 year old boy from Elgin climbed an electric light pole in front of his grandmother's home in Chicago to prove not all boys take dares. His left hand touched the live wire and he was thrown to the ground suffering severe burns and internal injuries, dying from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Henry Payette
Chicago
Drowned While Reaching for Water at City Pier
Frank Neder ten years old of Chicago fell from the Sixty fourth street pier while seeking a drink and drowned before help arrived. He was playing with Lawrence Azuras twelve years old of 3301 Auburn avenue when Neder tried for water.
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Frank Neder
Chicago
Sixty-fourth Street
Neder
Lawrence Azurkas
Auburn Avenue
Massive Elmhurst Fire Destroys Emery Barn Kept Wagons
A 95,000 fire at Elmhurst endangered the entire square including St Marys Catholic church and parish house. The blaze consumed John T Emery's $5,000 barn and several valuable wagons and carriages. Nearby homes were threatened but flames were brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
St. Mary's Catholic
John T. Emery
Tolstoi Attacks Czarist Government as Civilization's Foe
Tolstoi denounces government by execution in a long London article. He argues that crimes in the name of law are more awful than those of revolutionists and condemns the system that ties law to oppression. He calls for an end to such deeds and condemns both sides' brutality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imer
Leo Tolstoi
London
Tofsia
Tolstoi
Tron Man McGinnity to Pitch No More for Giants
The veteran pitcher Joe McGinnity known as Tron Man will not start another game for the New York Giants. Boston leads the American League batting at .266 while the White Sox linger last at .220. The Sox top fielding at .970. Denver authorities threaten to arrest bookmakers at the Overland. Criss leads AL batting at .412 though only used as pinch hitter in 15 games. Seton defeats Yale 4 to 2 in 11 innings to win intercollegiate base championship. Cray of Yale named world pole vault champion and earns a spot on the American Olympic team in London. Death of Admiral Dewey and Todd noted as racing trotters hurt industry prospects. New York bookies hope after assistant DA acknowledges bettors not arrestable until cashing in. law enforcement cited as difficult with English betting system. De Burns and Billy to meet in Paris. Latonia Derby winner by a length, with Orlando third. Brooklyn Handicap closes with 25,000 parading spectators.
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Joe McGinnity
Giants
New York
Boston
White Sox
Sox
Denver
le Criss
Nellies
Seton
Yale
P. Cray
Yale University
London
Admiral Dewey
Todd
de Burns
America
Billy
Australia
Squires
Neuilly
France
Qgar
Orlando
Ife
Hot Weather Etiquette and Health Advice
Practical summer guidance urges light loose clothing and avoiding heat triggers. The piece warns against ice water in large quantities, favors vegetables and cereals, limits heavy meats, and recommends hats and abstinence from alcohol. It also notes children should avoid milk with intestinal issues and advises against coffee or tea. Stanley mocks the derby, praising straw hats as better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Bequest For Swedenborg Conjugal Love Is Voids by Court
Judge Smith of Lancaster County Orphans' Court voids a $51,785 bequest in Frederick J. Kramph’s estate intended for a Swedenborgian university to educate ministers. The ruling holds rules on conjugal love conflict with Pennsylvania public policy, distributing the remainder under intestate laws to the heirs. The Academy of the New Church remains entitled to the rest of the estate under the will, despite the court’s emphasis on the conjugal love provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedenborg
Pennsylvania
Judge Smith
Lancaster County Orphans’ Court
Lancaster
Frederick J. Kramph
Smith
Commonwealth
Academy of the New Church
Kramph
University of the New Jerusalem
Philadelphia
Bryn Athyn
Crop Report Shows Increased Corn Acres and Strong Wheat
The July 8 preliminary government crop report notes 1,065,000 more acres planted to corn than last year. Crop condition on July 1 stands at 82.8 percent of normal, unchanged from the prior year. Wheat is ahead of last year, barley shows improvement, and the apple crop also leads July 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Bureau of Statistics
Glass industry warms as plants reopen and prices rise
President Welser of the Blowers and Gathers' Mutual Protective Association of Pittsburg said the country was sold out of glass and July saw glass plants operating for the first time in years. He noted last winter's overproduction had caused widespread shutdowns and predicted a 30 to 40 percent price increase in the fall with higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welser
Blowers and Gathers
Mutual Protective
Aasceid Lon
Pittsburg
Trade climate turns favorable for future growth
The Dun's Review notes improving trade prospects with a strong crop report, expected bigger harvests, and rising activity in leading industries. Retail holiday sales expand while stocks shrink, wholesale buyer attendance grows, and fall deliveries for dry goods and apparel rise. Bank clearings total 214 million versus 268 million the prior year, with 25 Chicago district failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dun’s Review of Trade
General trade and industry show cautious optimism in midsummer
New York reports quiet general trade with a hopeful outlook as fall buying and fair crops improve confidence. Fill-in orders from jobbers are numerous but small, retailers cut prices to stimulate demand, and Western buyers plan excursions. US business failures in the week ending July 9 total 246, up from 236 prior week. Canada sees 89 failures, up from 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Market Report of Grain and Livestock Prices by City
A dense listing shows prices for cattle hogs and sheep across major markets including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. It also lists grains wheat corn oats rye and hay with varying No. 2 and standard grades and occasional price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Bread inspectors seize over 150 underweight loaves
W. D. McCall, Minneapolis bakery inspector, confiscates more than 150 loaves amid a crackdown on short weight bread. The probe targets several bakers reputed to sell underweight loaves as vesselmen report ore shipments from Take Superior totaling about 22 000 000 tons, roughly half of 1907. The Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Association meets at Lake Carlos near Alexandria in an outdoor camp setting with tents, dining hall, and sleeping quarters.
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W. D. McCall
Minneapolis
Take Superior
Minnesota State Pharmaceutical Association
Lake Carlos
Alexandria
Lakes Carlos
Sarling
Erge
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John Olson
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