Illinois School Law Revisions Sweep Through Legislature
Superintendent Bayliss exposes a near total revision of Illinois school laws, enacted by sixteen bills with no opposition. The reforms abolish fees in the superintendent’s office, guard the distributable fund from raids, and require a single continuous examination for state certificates. Other measures streamline charters, curb special legislation, and tighten fiscal controls for common schools.
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Bayliss
Inois
Alfred Baythas
Ilinois
Yhill
Jacksonville Merchant Loses 43000 In Chicago Poker
Jacob Cohen of Jacksonville reports losing 48000 in one night of poker in Chicago. Creditors seek 61000 in disposed funds. a bankruptcy petition was filed in Jacksonville. Cohen traces losses to a gambling night with a stranger, then another 15000 loss in Terre Haute. Examining referee EB Robinson will continue the inquiry.
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Jacksonville
Chicago
Jacob Cohen
Robinson
Cohen
Thomas Worthington
Springfield
Esaid
Worthington Sail Cohen
Terre Haute
Ind
Escapee from Missouri Reformatory Killed in Sparta
Charles Garrison, 22, of Poplar Bluff Mo., on parole from Boonville reform school, was shot and killed by Policeman Archie Stewart in Sparta after attempting to flee a clothing store burglary during a street fair. Garrison, captured following a burglary, ran toward fair headquarters and was warned to halt before the fatal shot. An effort to locate his parents was under way.
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Missouri Reformatory
Sparta
Charles Garrison
Poplar Bluff
United States Carnival Company
James Sproul
Archie Stewart
Jarrison
Stewart
Garrison
Boonville
Marriage License Laws to Change in Chicago
New state act of July 1 requires applicants to appear in person for a marriage license and provide birth details. Child marriages banned with minimum ages 19 for males and 14 for females, removing parental consent as an option.
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Chicago
Reappears and Disappears Millstadt Farmer Returns
George Sanders a Millstadt farmer who vanished a year ago appeared in Millstadt for about an hour then vanished again He has a baby he has never seen and did not visit his wife He talked with friends but refused to reveal his whereabouts His brother William a Belleville barber also vanished from home eight months ago after a brief sighting in East St Louis
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Millstadt
George Sanders
Sanders
Molly Schmidt
May
William
Belleville
East St. Louis
New United States Marshal Townsend Appointed for Southern Illinois
Leon F Townsend of Galesburg a banker merchant and former senator from the Thirty fifth district has been named United States marshal for the southern district of Illinois He was born October 13 1854 in Avon Fulton County Illinois educated at Lombard College Galesburg and worked sixteen years in Hermon Knox County He later moved to Galesburg where he led business interests served as County Treasurer for four years and held the role of president pro tem in the last senate session He has been a lifelong non Republican and is active in Odd Fellows circles
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Galesburg
Avon
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Young Millionaire Keene Leaves Eastern Illinois to Work for Father
Rich Brakeman Keene, son of Woonsocket Rubber Co president, resigns from Chicago and Eastern Illinois at Bloomington after a first class record. He leaves for Somerville, Massachusetts to work for his father and may return to railway service. His wealth and family ties were learned by officials while checking references. George T. Page chosen as president of the Illinois State Bar Association, senior member of Page Wead Hunter of Peoria, born 1859 in Spring Bay, Illinois.
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Ilinoia
R. Keene
Chicago
Keene
BAR Association
George T. Page
Peoria
Cheorge T. Page
Illinois State Bar Association
Page, Wead & Hun
Ter
American Bar Association
Mr. Page
Spring Bay
University of Illinois
Colorado
Catfish Weighs 87 Pounds With Odd Finds In Stomach
Illinois Fish Commissioner Col. P Bartlett reports a Florence correspond- ent says a catfish weighing 87 pounds contained a watch a quart tin coffee pot and two pairs of sleeve buttons. Bartlett recalls a bass once found with a silver spoon in its stomach noting fish are attracted to shiny objects.
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P. Bartlett
Ilinois
J. Burgtorff
Florence
Col. Bartlett
Exonerated Officer Re-arrested in Murphy Killing
Policeman Farley was exonerated by a coroner's jury in the C. W. Murphy killing in Springfield and immediately re arrested on murder charges brought by Frank Murphy, the dead man’s brother, Murphy killed while resisting arrest.
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Farley
Murphy
C. W. Murphy
Springfield
James Parley
Frank Murphy
Lewis and Clark Exposition Opens in Portland
The Lewis and Clark centennial exposition in Portland Oregon opened with President Roosevelt’s distant toast via a gold telegraph key and Vice President Fairbanks delivering the opening address. Delegations from multiple states attended a grand parade and elaborate European and Oriental exhibits drew crowds. notable buildings include the European exhibits hall and the Oriental building with extensive floor space.
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Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Fairbanks
A. W. Goode
Oregon
Merriweather Lewis
William Glark
United States
Goode
Fourth Cavalry
Columbia Court
Europe
Japan
China
India
East Indies
Ceylon
Guild’s
Equitable report calls for removal of Alexander Hyde Tarbell
The Mrnck committee report to Equitable Life directors in New York urges the removal of President James W. Alexander First Vice President Jan H Hyde and Second Vice President Gage E Tarbell It demands officers and directors who profited from James H Hyde syndicates refund every dollar earned in policyholders’ expense and contemplates suits if refused It faults Alexander for lax management Tarbell for waste and extravagance and criticizes Hyde salaries and clerk advances up to 250 percent
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Alexander and Slyde
Mrnck
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York
James W. Alexander
Jan. H. Hyde
Gage E. Tarbell
The
Equitable Society
Tas. H. Hyde
James EL. Hyde
Tarbell
James H. Hyde
Equitable Life
Mercantile Trust
Equitable Trust
Tornadoproof Houses and Tornado Warning Plans Hit OKLAHOMA
Dispatches from Oklahoma describe a push for united action to protect lives from twisters. Proposals include deep cellars nicknamed eyelone cellars and tall watchtowers with night signal guns to warn residents of impending danger. Alerts emphasize Oklahomans have done little to shield themselves so far.
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Oklahoma
Snyder
Record Ties Navy Target Practice Mark at 1000 Yards
In San Pablo Bay California apprentice Kempstehorne Scott on torpedo boat Preble breaks the navy record by hitting the target at 1000 yards nineteen times in seventy one shots.
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San Pablo Bay
Cal
Kempstehorne Scott
Preble
Judge Albion W. Tourgee dies serving U S consul post
Noted author and jurist Judge Albion W Tourgee died in Tordeans Prince while serving as U S consul. Born May 2 1838 in Williamsfield Ohio he served in the Union Army, was twice wounded, and spent six months in Libby prison. He later taught law, wrote novels including A Fool's Errand and Bricks Without Straw, and held consul posts at Bordeaux Halifax.
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Albion Winesor Tourgee
Tordeans
Prince
United States
Tudge ‘Tourgee
Williamsfield
Ohio
Rochester Universe
Sity
Dar
Libby
North Carolina
Superior Court
Emma. Kilbourne
Columbus
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Napoleon
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West Point Military Academy
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St. Ignatius’ Jesuit College
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Newman
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William Kearner
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