Parole sought for James C O Connor banker and convict
Illinois brief reports a parole request for James C O Connor, former Joliet banker and broker jailed last November for forgeries totaling 500 000 dollars. The item notes opposition from multiple individuals and cites Rockford as a source. It mentions a fatal accident involving Joliet Fire Chief Thomas’s car near an Italian work crew, with one death and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C O'Connor
Joliet
James C O Connor
Rockford
Thomas
Illinois Brevities A sprawling Rockford note roundup
Illinois Brevities items from Rockford to Chicago cover Mabel Dean’s seek for identity in Rockford and Peoria adoption trail, a rescue mission at 3143 Cottage Grove Avenue for drug slaves, a Sterling pastor’s resignation, a Marion doctor’s leadership in Egyptian Medical Society, and indictments of banking figures in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Mabel Dean
Peoria
Chicago
Cottage Grove Avenue
Sterling
A. Riley
Sterling Congregational Church
San Antonio
Tex
Engaged Sister Stirs Family Rumors in Library Visit
An eleven year old narrates a surprise engagement in the family, detailing the sister's betrothal and the surrounding chatter about suitors, money, and household life while the caller pretends to be surprised. The tale blends gossip, candy memories, and a playful misdirection as secrets emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
Aister
Neas
Rob Samson
Mother
Bob
Wedding pairs in Walton at Cathedre church
The wedding of two brothers to two sisters occurred at the Cathedral church in Walton on the same day. The brides Jolbaupra and Marie McCune married Patrick WO RYtzalinipons and Theo dore Fitzain. The Fairfield deputy and district head at Preeport were noted in state brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedre
Walton
Jolbaupra
Marie McCune
Patrick WO Rytzalinipons
Theodore Fitzain Noosa
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck Versus Mount McKinley Naming
The Muscular Christian Archdeacon Hudson Stuck, famed for his Alaska missions and eight to nine years as archdeacon to Bishop Bowen, traversed thousands of miles in Aneka on foot or by dog sled. He camped on icy slopes in bitter Arctic cold and served as spiritual counselor, teacher, friend, helper, and physician to white miners and Indian hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Stuck
Mount McKinley
Arhea
Vic Kinley
Pnall Cama
England
Texas
Alaska
Yiken
Bowen
Labora Ife Hag
Aneka
Arctic Circle
Notable Arctic Expedition Speech Fizzled to Vaudeville
An admiring remark reflects on an Arctic expedition that yielded limited material for a full lecture yet hints at potential success in a 20 minute Vaudeville style talk. The speaker frames the experience as modestly productive despite constraints and foresees a future performance angle.
Woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound for relief
A Cleveland reader reports long side pains eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound avoiding surgery. A Hanover Pa. woman describes relief from severe female trouble enabling return to work after doctors recommended operation. Citizens urged to write for confidential guidance from Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
C. H. Grirriry
Ave
Hanover
Ada Wilt
Stock St
Pinkham Medicine Co
Confidaniary
Lynn
Mass
Puzzle Fragment Sparks Historic Mystery Debate
A garbled puzzle passage mentions Velusia and Mrs Cook, with disjointed phrases about a tourist manager, a crate, and a strange exchange. The text includes traces of Breezy wartime slang, Castoria advertisements, and stray names, hinting at a fragmented, era-specific newspaper clipping.
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Masons
Springfield
Hwinois
Selecta
Sylvester O
Paine
Gessiath
Springfeld
Bisine
Bedd Orested
Sylvenler
Sprog
JoShard Secotal Leuletha
Ro Pach
Chet
Rod Hotar
University of Ilinois
Linois
Inois
America
Illnoia
United States
Game and Fish Conservation Commission
The
Conservation Commission
Illinois
Merchants State Park
Cpiearn Capital
Philly State Bank of PY
Dunne Names Peace Board
Frasertor Putina
Rey Buhay
Aad Woot
Peter
Ory Oy Mayer
Fis
Chicago & Shoda
Tomebie Boulevard
Peppe
Jorrey
Wang
Helen Prodan Catetas
Rasyimord Pakere
Rt Notovte
Marion
J Q Parmley
Egyptian Medical Society
A C Ragsdale
Creal Springs
FE E Woodside
John W Worthington
African Banking Association
Carry E
Vaso
Muril McDaniel
Asaumyptiot
Lindenwood Callers
Charlee
Milken University of Decatur
Thia Institution
Ooreane
Sparta
Randolph
Odd Fellows Association
Jo Ho Heine
Dudenbrostle
Percy
Thomas Robertson
Steelesvile
F . Mendonsa
Marissa
Steeleville
Aden
Wanecolfe
Fisher Port
Dbeeeher
Lespond
Pryor
Pontiac
W C Graves
Melermer
Moyede
Brown
Beaton
Tca
Mason County
H G Brunig
Felda
Syower
Pune
Hugh Worland
Hig Spring Township
Here
Fairmont
Barney Worland
Hg Springs
Allie Clayton
Aline
Preeport
Muscular Christian
Lydia E. Pinkdham
Mrs. Cook
Mothera Frame Care
Fletcher
Courre
POLK
Pee Lee
Jones
Weahnema
Doan
Bex Doan
Milburn CO
Buffalo
Carter
N U
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