Supreme Court halts effort to oust Governor Small
The Illinois Supreme Court blocked Mil ler from initiating quo warranto ouster proceedings against Governor Len Small. Miller, a former political foe, sought to compel Sangamon County's state's attorney to file, arguing the exemption law was unconstitutional. The court ruled Miller may proceed as an individual, but did not rule on constitutionality of the exemption.
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Springfield
Associated Press
Ciovenor Len Smit
Supreme Court
J. Hert Millen
Kankakes
Small
Sangamon
Counto
Mil
Ler
Gove
Ernor
Sangu
Monconner
Miler
Legis~ Hinture
Miller
Sangamon County
Supreme ¢ Court
Sangi~mon County
Bodies of 12 Men, Killed in Mine Blast, Recovered
In Jenny Lind Arkansas, 12 miners died when a blast rocked the Mainz Coal Co mine. Eleven bodies were found in No 3 and one in No 18, with Charles Newman unaccounted for. Rescue teams contended with wreckage and fumes as they worked to reach the blast origin. Authorities planned a formal investigation to determine cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lind
Ark
Associated Press
Mainz Coal Company
Here
Charles Newman
Mmine
Mince No
Darcy Templeton
W. E. "Templeton
Valentine Bergack
Edgar Westmoreland
Bonanza
Joe Sodar
Forest Gibbs
Winse Brown
Junes Kimberling
Banana
Melons Treated Before Shipping to Save Supply
Millions of watermelons will start northbound shipments by mid April treated with a Tod poison paste to prevent stem end rot and disease. Florida, Texas, and Georgia lead production with thousands of acres. nine percent of melons from one southern state arrive rotted. Treatment, careful packing, and stock selection are cited as safeguards amid sizable annual losses and higher consumer prices.
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Washington
Associated Press
Florida
Texas
Georgia
Plonita
South
Pittsburgh
F. C. Meier
Usted
Kangit
Mier
Dixie
Pickaninny
Surprise party fills Huntington porch in home welcome
Huntington residents gather Thursday evening for a surprise party at William Thompson’s Shelton avenue home. Neighbors and friends share card games and refreshments as the Thompsons, unaware of the plan, celebrate in a newly completed house. Attendees include Stephen and Florence Tucker, Frank Schwaller and families, Irene Cribley, August Wolf, Herbert Bristol, Elsie Wolff, Nicholas Waketee, Charles Carnes, Carl Schwaller, A. William Cuth, Frederick Raw, Earl McConney, and Helen Millard.
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Huntington
William Thompson
Shelton Avenue
Frederick E. Cawthra
Edward A. Beers
Mohegan Street
Stratford
Penny E. Card
Stephen Beardsley
White Alle
Samuel Snn
New York
White Halls
James Guillss
Haver Road
Whier Hillis
Cur
Boys land 200 year old carp at Long Water Hampton Court
Three boys caught a carp estimated near 200 years old at the Long Water in Hampton Court. Weighing about 16 pounds, it took cheap rod and bread bait to reel in. A similar historic catch dated back years ago with a penny cane and ha penny hook. The fish fought bravely for freedom but the youths landed it and refused a 5 pound offer.
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Hampton Court
Civics club event and community notices in Redding
Redding reports a Civics club tea at Mrs. Samuel Shaw’s home with sewing, roustabout, and luncheon. Attendees listed include Mrs. Walter Farsons, Mrs. Herbert Barnes, Mrs. Jane Archer, and others. Also noted: Mrs. John Todd plans a bungalow near Danbury road and Redding station, an auction canceled at Mrs. Jerry Jones’s house, and a Civics club furnishing evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill of West Redding. Bridge and Pinochle prizes awarded to local residents. Mrs. Frederick E. Driggs and daughter Katherine travel to South America returning late March.
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Emory FP. Sanford
Charles Perry
William ©. Sanford
Joseph Stellick
Alexander Watt
Oliver Banks
Ranedolph Bradley
John Todd
Danbury Road
Redding Station
Jerry Jones
Charles Hill
West Redding
Civics Tlub
J. Birdsey Sanford
George Johnson
Pane
Brunesen
Hawley
Lloyd Blackman
Redding
Dny
Ridge
West Sle Company
Bronson
Blackmon
Hall
Penny, Brown
Vauglais
Hanson
Pope
Stolle
Meehan
Atellerois
Tdgo Company
Bradley
Bortolle
Cillkart
Harvey Miller
James
Charles Reynolds
John McCollum
Jesse P. Sanford
E. P. Sanford
Banks
Burr
Kratky
Nichole
Rachel
Bull Gilh
Ridge Fire House
J. E. Reiley
Ast. Thomas’ Church
Bethel
Christchurch
Board of Relief
Town House
Blkteen
Mary Reynolds
John Rey- Megat
Borth Leland
Wiliam Gilt
Patrick Rullivan
Joseph Sullivan
Julia Reynolds
James Reynolds
Misa Rose Reynolds
Misa Nellie Reynolds
Kiernan
New Haven
Thomas Reynolds
Whitley Platus
Reynolds
Kenneth McColam
Arthur
Newtown
Willimantic Marriage Ends In Desertion and Divorce
Arthur J. Marceau of Naragansett tells Judge Allyn L. Brows that his wife refused to live with him in Willimantic after their October 11 wedding in Willimantic of 194y. She deserted him five weeks later and could not be located despite diligent search. His parents learned she resid ed in Bellaire. He pleaded for reconciliation but received no reply. The judge noted the couple’s troubled marriage and plans for divorce. Jimmy Wolken is set to run. New York mayor comments on speed and costs.
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Willismantic
Susie
Arthur J. Marceau
Nar
Allyn L. Brows
Avorce
Carter Marceau
Buffalo
New York
Willimantic
Marcean
I. Marcheeter
Marcenu
Bellaie
Tlanta
Jimmy Wolken
EB B. McLean
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OPP, Telephone CO
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Arkansas
Sunnyfield
Paker
van Camp
Atlantic
Pacific
Yrenete
Tucson
Aziz
Jack Dempaey
8. C
Congress
Mexico
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Tabfery
CLARK
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Borage
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Haddock
Main St
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