Tax Levy Details Tabled At Local School Board Meeting
At Friday evening session the school board approved the annual tax levy figures. The budget lists janitors 2800 dollars, repairs 4350 dollars, insurance 1000 dollars, and total expenditures around 59 198 dollars. Teaching staff includes principal Florence Switzer and multiple teachers across grades with various subjects noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattie Switzer
Princimer
Jessie Bulatic
John -M. Berger
Minnie Ure
Lois Franklin
Eng- Sim
Margare
Hydie McClain
Moore
Rawins
Mary Walkoff
White
Mabel Ricketts
Luci Osilins
Oak
Elia CD
Margaret Dun‘Brae
Lulie McDaniel
Alice Taylor
Ida
Rhodes
Nelile Grifth
Nelile McWilliams
Gates Cordalin McLain
Wevilin
Lena ‘Bride
Olive Burgner
Bertha Slonaker
Margaret Matthews
Imma Caldide
Jonnie Siokey
Srr
Ruth Fuqua
Enbank
Faneed McDaniel
Hannehe
Anna Young
Bragg
Margaret McWiland
Elizaath Pratey
Bertha H.oerade
Nellie Robinson
Sy Hartman
Unclear fragment blocks South street incident and distant notes
An incoherent OCR fragment describes a horse wagon collision on South street with a driver and injured animal. other disjointed lines mention work to America and a Vatican chair, lacking coherent detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fecksmith Shop
City council approves annual appropriation in special session
In a brief special session the Champaign city council passed a 395 500 appropriation for the coming year covering salary funds police street and alley drainage general water supply library fire and water interest and bond payments. Mayor Swigart backs modern fire department gear including a hose wagon horses and a hose dryer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swigart
Champaign
Wife of candy maker attempts suicide over love
Mrs. N Allegretti wife of a State Street candy maker attempted to kill herself twice this morning believing her husband did not love her. She stabbed herself with a knife and was taken to a hospital where doctors expect her to recover.
Miners' President Mitchell Begins Month Long Vacation
Indianapolis August 1 President John Mitchell started a month long vacation with his children, the first since he began work as a breaker boy twenty years ago. The miner union executive board granted the leave as he boarded a train for his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
In Titinsis
Fire department resigns over civil service exam in Bellaire
Bellaire Ohio residents report the town fire department has resigned en masse this morning. The move stems from objections to taking a civil service examination that was ordered. The outcome leaves the town short staffed as details follow.
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Bellaire, O
Postal fraud indictments span nine accused in grand jury venture
Federal grand jury returns seven indictments involving nine individuals tied to alleged postal conspiracy and bribery. Key figures include August W. Machen, William Gordon Crawford, Leopold J. Stern, George E. Lorenz, Martha J. Lorenz, John T. Cupper, William C. Long, Maurice Runkel, and Thomas W. McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
Federal Grand Jury
August W. Machen
Free Delivery Service
William Gordon Crawford
Post Office Department
Leopold J. Stern
Baltimore
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
Martha J. Lorenz
George , Lorenz
John T. Cupper
Lock Haven
William C. Long
Ohio
Machen
Maurice Runkel
New York City
Thomas W. McGregor
Crawford
McGregor
Long
Springman
Grand Jury
Brooklyn Grand Jury
Cupper
Reading
Albany
Scranton
Cleveland
Stern
United States
Macher
Crewford
Lorenz
Postal Device and Lock Company
Bribery Indictments Involving Government Shoulder Straps Case
Indictments allege contractor failed to furnish shoulder straps for satchels, paid by the government under Machen’s orders. Crawford is accused of double billing for straps not supplied, with about 30 percent kickbacks to Machen via Lorenzen. Other defendants include Bunker McGregor and Cupper in related schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Machen
Crawford
Lorenzen
Bunker
McGregor
Cupper
First Ballot Fails to Elect Pope at Rome Conclave
Rome August 1 the first ballot of the conclave of cardinals failed to decide a pope Rampolla led with the largest votes followed by Vannutelli Oreglia Gonti and Agilino Gibbons received two votes About 3000 people gathered under St Peters colonnade watched the Stovepipe smoke signals announce no election at 6 pm Cardinals Marrero and Lengenineaux too ill to vote and sent proxies
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Rome
Rampolla
Vannutelli
Oreglia
Gonti
Agilerino
Gibbons
St. Peter's
Sistine Chapel
Vatican
Marrero
Lengenineaux
Excursion of Ten Coaches Heads to Chicago by IC
The Illinois Central excursion left Vandalia at 10 AM for Chicago with ten filled coaches and 175 tickets sold from this point and intermediate stops. Among the travelers were L Heinz and John Dillon Ireedale A 1H Hamersmith Mr and Mrs Conover and many others including Edith Tilton Winifred Williams Anna Webber Lizzie Webber James Webber O R Wingard and Grace Clayborn. The group arrived here at 9 45 AM and tour coaches were filled with Gwin city people and neighboring townspeople.
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Ilinois
Chicago
Vandalia
Gwin City
Ll. Heinz
John Dillon
Ireedale
Two Orphans Play Delights West End Park Crowd
The 108 packed West End park audience witnessed The Two Orphans, famed by Kate Claxton, with Miss Laura Hulbert as Henrietta and Miss Adelaire as the blind girl. Scenic effects were lavish and Mr. Rusell financed extra scenery, Notre Dame church scene featured, Halbert praised for her long tenure in the role.
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Kate Claxton
West End Park
Frochard
Pierre
Jaques
Henrietta
Laura Hulbert
Adelaire
Rusell
Notre Dame
Miss Halbert
Retailers report summer sales and steady labor nationwide
New York reports solid trade with heavy summer fabric retail and well employed labor across the country. Railroad earnings rise 12.5 percent over last year and 23.1 percent above 1901. Foreign trade gains persist, cotton goods demand remains solid, and textile prices hold with sufficient inventories. Failures total 1590 in the United States and 19 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. Dun & Ca Weekly Review of Trade
America
Alabama
United States
Canada
Knights of Pythias Band Delights West Side Park Audience
The Knights of Pythias band performed at West Side Park on Friday evening to a large, appreciative crowd. Despite expectations of a short concert after a tournament, the band played with improved quality and offered a well arranged program.
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Knights of Pythias
West Side Park
K. of P. Dard
Weet Site Park
Pleasant Times Damages Aims at John Sansone
A fragment reports a young man named John Sansone injured at a fair ride and later in custody. police statements reference Magistrate Roch and a fatal outcome but the text is garbled and unclear. The piece mentions a mishap during Friday night events and a suspect named Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sansone
Mar
Walton Boas
Masistrate Roch
Court remarks on embarrassment and fines in liquor case
The record notes Justice Buck noting Walton had no money to pay a fine and would be embarrassed to stay in jail. Walton would avoid public exposure if not intoxicated. Allen grew impudent and lectured that the arresting officer was as blameworthy as he. Trial details mention Central Trade and a $5.5 amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Walton
Allen
Tom Alien
Minnesota Loses Merger Suit in State Case
In St Paul Minnesota the state loses in a federal merger case against the Northern Securities Company. Judge Rochren rules Northern Securities a holding firm. state antitrust law cited but deemed inapplicable as the company is not a railroad. Stock markets react as Northern Pacific and Great Northern shares rise.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Docreon
Northern Securitim Company
Ochren
United States
Securitce Company
Union Pasite
Securities Company
Ie Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Partia
Securit Company
New York
Northern
Ition
Ming
St. Pawl
Prominent Merchants Clash Over Walkway Plans in Ireedale
In Ireedale August trustees halted a sidewalk project. James McShane and J E O'Hara oppose laying a second hand board walk near their stores and demand a concrete walk. Street Commissioner Rogers and aides faced resistance as town officials paused work amid local unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireedale
James McShane
J. E. O'Hara
Rogera
Horse Crash Near Matomet Sparks Narrow Escape
Winnie Faulkner and Paulkner were riding by the Harris farm when a wooden plank edge collapsed. A horse fell toward the embankment while another horse slipped back, but the animal escaped serious injury as the rider managed to keep the fallen horse from the drop.
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Winnie Faulkner
Harris Farm
Matomet
Paulkner
Boones
Colfert
STANDARD OIL CARGO EXPLOSION CLAIMS THREE LIVES
A Standard Oil cargo ship Angels Maria exploded while moored at the Sachart Ol plant in Payoune New Jersey. The blast resulted from crew carelessness as three men forward, smoking, were killed. The event caused a terrifie report and likely total loss of the vessel.
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Payoune
N. J
Bark Angels Maria
Sachart Ol Company
Train attacked by mob near Clifton Forge in vigilante incident
An express train en route to Huntington Va. was halted by about 20 men near Clifton Forge. Shots were fired, windows shot out, and two Black prisoners were seized for transport to safety while passengers hid. The mob fled as the train reached Covington where the prisoners were jailed.
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Huntington
W. Va
Clifton Forge
Clifton Purge
Takenington
James Peck
Hintoe
Jack
Thi City
Clinton
Peck
Covingias
Fran Leechers
Kewart Hite
Chesepeshe & Obie Excortion
Injured in Runaway Incident at Universia Arena
A rider named Tracy was injured when a runaway animal caused a mishap at Universia Arena. Helpers assisted him and he was taken to GM Roth Grove for care as officials investigated the incident.
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Universia Arene
Tracy
Roth Grove
Tracy le Saffering
Bendily
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Charles W. Rae
United States Navy
Admiral Melville
Naval Service
Secretary of the Navy
Soci
Ghempaln
Mingell
Yagato
Fire Department
L. J. Stern
Windy City
West End
Velore WA
Standard Oil
MOG
Tra
Engineer Outwits
Hall
Neenoee
Doctor Hall
Cos Thes Eton
Tatioe Whielnd
Alee Dlay
Bock
Met
Tof
Ftobert Tracy
Urbana
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