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Newspaper
Ashton Gazette
Location
Ashton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
2
Washington lawmakers passed three Democratic trust program measures. The Clayton and Rayburn bills cleared with strong majorities, while the naval budget funds construction and a third dreadnought. Reports cover railroads, indictments, strikes, storms, and international tensions with Mexico and Britain.
Adlai Ewing Stevenson former vice president is reported in serious condition at Presbyterian hospital Chicago after a nervous breakdown occurring weeks ago his health worsened Governor Francis E McGovern of Madison announces candidacy for the Republican U S senate nomination focusing on tariff issue Mrs Jennie M Eaton of Boston widow of Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton and her first husband D Henry Ainsworth of Morristown Arizona wed in Washington Eaton previously acquitted of poisoning her second husband in Boston last October
Illinois Grand Army of the Republic convened with Governor Dunne leading a Mattoon parade and preparing an address before an afternoon Springfield call. Officers elected include Dr. S A Campbell Mattoon senior vice commander, A H McTaggart Pana junior vice, W M Hanna Aurora medical director, N C Clark Galesburg department chaplain. Sons of Veterans elected A D Rhinesmith Peoria commander and W L Barnum Chicago senior vice. Grain Dealers meet in Cairo named Victor DeSuburg president and others. Miles Peoria won treasurer over Baldwin Decatur amid protests against transit charges.
Springfield state art commission discussed adding room for state departments and the possibility of building south of the capitol grounds to house government offices. Governor Dunne favored shared land costs with the city. a formal report to the legislature is expected later. The Illinois Centennial Memorial building name was proposed if a new complex is erected.
Members of the Illinois Bankers association group two elected W C White of Peoria as president Albert Eads of McComb as vice president C B Hagans of Ipava as treasurer Edward Cutten of Princeville as secretary and J M James of Pekin as vice president of the state executive council in Peoria The 34th annual State Undertakers association meeting was also held in Peoria with chemisurgery demonstrations and a committee session The undertakers and spouses were hosted by the Association of Commerce for an Illinois river excursion
The Illinois State Horticultural Society offers 80 dollars to the first and 20 dollars to the second best sprayed orchards in each of the three Illinois districts. A sweepstakes trophy may be awarded this year. Entries due by July 1, 1914, and entrants must be ISHS members or join before entry. Provide complete orchard description and acreage with legal description to the secretary A. JM Augustine, Normal, IL. No changes after entry.
The Illinois Bulletin lists multiple pastorate changes across the state. Names mentioned include E. M. Ryan resigning Carmi, W. A. Creason resigning Chenoa and Ocoya, and Alfred Carnell taking Bethel church in Rock Island association. Several others shift posts, with Lutherans and Presbyterians noted, along with a warning on chinch bug threats and new incorporations announced by Secretary of State Woods. Key figures include W. H. Parker, C. A. Marshall, L. V. Hostetter, J. H. Martin, George Woodley, Rev. R. G. Carnahan, Rev. R. Grant Dusenberry, and Rev. W. M. Maxton.
Reports from Tampico and Washington detail Carranza's willingness to enter Niagara Falls peace talks on his own terms. He rejects a general armistice but suggests limited concessions and mediation of some internal affairs. U.S. observers note Carranza may allow discussion of internal issues during negotiations.
Duquoin Illinois June 9 ex mayor D D Winton Dunn was fatally wounded Sunday by Jesse Joplin who said he acted over an unpaid bill. Joplin was jailed in Pinckneyville as Dunn died later in St Louis after being shot six times by the assailant.
Miss Georgia W. Jay, a pretty stenographer, sued Homer Rodeheaver choirmaster for Billy Sunday for breach of promise to marry. A Chicago jury awarded her $20,000 in damages.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Mary Mortis Vaux of Bryn Mawr, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Vaux, and Dr Co D Walcott secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Washington. The couple plans a Philadelphia wedding in June.
Arcola oldest resident Mrs Sarah Pate dies at 102. Yorkville three Oak Park youths drown in Fox river. Pana awards Robert Little road contract to Louis Rich for thirty five thousand six hundred twenty dollars. Danville witnesses corroborate Rev Patment kidnap claim. five bandits terrorize Mahomet bank raid. Bloomington Norman university grants 130 diplomas. Benton woman struck by train while decorating graves. Illinois Bankers elect White president Eads treasurer Hagans and others listed. Fire damages Illinois Printing Company block and Pana jewelry firm loss.
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