Woman Suffrage Wins in Illinois House of Representatives
Springfield Illinois women win a final victory in their bid for limited suffrage. Governor Dunne expects to sign senate bill No 63 making Illinois the first state east of the Mississippi to grant women voting rights for most elections including presidential electors in 1916. The bill passes despite a fierce partisan fight led by supporters including Elizabeth Booth Antoinette Funk Mae Wilbur Trout and Medill McCormick with heroics from Rep Shurtleff.
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Antoinette Funk
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Quincy
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Billboard Artist Paints Centerfield Sign at Sox Senators Game
A Billboard artist in Boston turned away from the Sox Senators baseball game to calmly paint a sign on the centerfield fence. The remark suggests potential for greater achievements beyond the moment.
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Boston
Illinois Editorial association closes annual meeting
The Illinois Editorial Association wrapped up its annual gathering in Decatur electing Charles W. Warmer Hoopeston as president J M Page Jerseyville secretary and S J Porterfield Cullom treasurer Sterling reports show five of its seventeen saloons closed leaving twelve. Other items include Pontius Peoria preaching at Eureka and ordinations at Eureka College.
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Hoopeston
J. M. Page
Jerseyville
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Cullom
Sterling
Murphysboro Chronicle Tragedies and Local Notices
A fragment from Murphysboro area reports multiple tragedies and local notices. Violent deaths and accidents include a violin teacher murder, a young girl killed by a freight train, and a girl injured crossing tracks. Firefighters escaped a collapse, while Chief Rodemeyer is injured. Several communities report political and civic items including a Sunday School convention officers and bank depository allocations in Mount Carmel.
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Bertha Wiseman
Am Bbmets Central
Makua@a
Lavina Lebarger
Stager
Striving to Please Motorist and Amiable Merchant Exchange
A quirky snippet shows an amiable merchant and a motorist exchange phrases about care after an accident. The dialogue highlights two kinds of sentiment and asks who is hurt, reflecting a casual, humorous street encounter.
Journalistic Trend in Globe Appeals to Dr Fourthly
Smythe notes the Globe’s appeal to Dr Fourthly, while Tompkins explains the paper now dispatches its dramatic critic to report sermons. The exchange, sourced from Puck, hints at a shift in literary and theatrical coverage and critical standards.
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Globe
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Celestial Chat in 1912 Halo Comment
A man remarks to women about a blond being seen as heavenly, asking why they snub the angel and if they cannot notice the halo claimed to be worn by the woman in 1912. The exchange portrays social teasing over appearance and perceived virtue.
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Side Trip Dismissed in Expressed Travel Plan
A quoted exchange shows reluctance to visit Monte Carlo describing it as a side trip. One speaker suggests skipping the detour and simply shipping the suitcase there and back with a pasted-on plan.
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Monte Caro
In Court Benches Aimed At Breadway Benefit
Fragmentary court transcript shows an inquiry into a Broadway benefit production. A setor’s lawyer questions feasibility while a Frekmen figure appears cautious about terms. An expert is granted permission to proceed amid unclear wording and sequence.
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Setor
Walter William and the lost Sunday school penny
Walter William walked to Sunday school though not fond of it. He owned two pennies one for the class and one for sweets and mislaid one coin. His mother asked which penny was lost and he answered confidently the Sunday school penny.
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Walter William
Cone
Bright Men
Walter
Rash on Face Heals After Cuticura Ointment Used
Miss Pansy Hutchins reports a two year facial rash worsened by itching and pain. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with hot water baths, soreness diminished in two days and fully cleared in four weeks. She also used the products on her scalp and hair. Cuticura advertised worldwide with free samples and order info.
Tony Seeks Vacation To Attend Old Country Wedding
Immigrant Tony asks foreman for a vacation to attend his wedding in the old country. The boss fears Tony would spend savings and return broke, but Tony insists he wants the leave to be present for his marriage.
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Old Country
America
Rural editor braces for spring poems amid coal doubt
Office boy reports coal running low as the rural editor remarks that spring poems will arrive soon. The exchange highlights a pause in supply and a shift toward seasonal literary content.
Crsese in Quantity and Swine Trade Decline
A fragment notes a large value related to Swine trade with a figure over 3. five million dollars and references last year, indicating a substantial amount in commerce. The readable portion implies reduced or omitted figures in the described commerce.
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