Saloons Questioned Over Furniture Ruling Draws Attention
George R. Shawhan and University professors Rolfe and Townsend visited city buildings to probe the legality of saloon interiors including window greens bar screens chairs and tables. They cited Judge Wright’s ruling that furnishings are part of a saloon and noted recent additions while speculation spread after the impromptu inquiry.
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Wright
George R. Shawhan
C. W. Rolfe
E. J. Townsend
University
Shawhan
Anti-Saloon League
Rolfe
Professor Townsend
Judge Wright
Dr. Mandeville
Sam T. Jack
Veteran Craven Dies After Illness in Champaign
B F Craven of 206 West Washington Street died at 8 05 Friday evening after an illness due to internal complications. He was 57, born in Newark New Jersey and moved to Bellefontaine Ohio as a child. A Civil War veteran he served with honor, later lived in Chicago eight years, and was active in G A R and post 140 Col Nadine. Funeral from his home at 2 this afternoon with interment at Mt Hope.
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B. F. Craven
West
Washington Street
Mr. Craven
Newark
N. J
Bellefontaine
Craven
Tolono
Chicago
Whittier Post No
Champaign
Col. Nadine
Mt. Hope
Miners' Federation Leader Ordered Out Of Pueblo
President Mayor of the American Federation of Miners was ordered out of Pueblo Colorado. The order was obeyed as police contended his address to strikers was conducive to disorder.
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Miners’ Federation
Pueblo
Colo
The
American Federation of Miners
Williamsburg Bridge Opens With Formal Exercises
New York on December 19 marked the formal opening of the Williamsburg Bridge with appropriate exercises followed by a parade. A naval parade and fireworks were planned for the night.
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New York
Willburg Bridge
Mob lynching injures and kills in Ripley Tennessee
A mob abducted Joseph Al Aheero from Ripley Tennessee last night and killed him. A white man was fatally shot and a young white man injured in the same incident as authorities investigate the mob action.
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Ripley, Tenn
Joseph al
United States Ready for War Over Panama Crisis
Washington faces a heated clash over Panama policy as Roosevelt aides debate war risks with Colombia. Senators Morgan and Daniel press a war stance while cabinet and military planners consider reinforcing marines and command at the isthmus amid fears of a Fashoda like confrontation and possible canal disruption.
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Washington
Panama
White House
State Department
War Department
Navy Department
Capitol
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Colombia
Republic of Panama
Turner
Atlanta
Titumatt
Hoar
Democratic Party
Senate
Daniel
Virginia
Morgan
Congress
Navy
Colon
Elliott
Canal Strip
Oak Gamp Holds Election for Ensuing Year
Oak camp No. 9170 Modern Woodmen elected its officers for the ensuing year Friday night at Modern Woodman hall. Officers named include Venerable consul Watson Faulkner worthy adviser C Pitsenbarger banker John Fremont White clerk C R Inngerich watchman A R Walton sentry C H Bell manager FR Osborne. Installation is set for the first Friday in January.
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Oak Camp No
W. A
Woodman Hall
Watson Faulkner
C. Pitsenbarger
John Fremont White
C. R. Inngerich
A. R. Walton
C. H. Bell
Osborne
Far East Orders Sent to British Asiatic Squadron
Secret orders have been sent to the British Asiatic Squadron as London notes funding or strategic moves in the Far East. The paper weighs the potential significance of these orders amid ongoing international tensions and unsettled affairs in the region.
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London
Livery Drivers Strike Shuts Down Funerals in Chicago
Chicago dec 19 strike by livery drivers continues with no hearse service since yesterday. Undertakers refuse to send hearses until strikers yield, while private carriages carry mourners. Riots erupt at Mrs Joseph Vicek funeral as police clash with crowd.
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Chicago
Frederick Otis
Jonas Hutchinson
Joseph Vicek
Collision at Manteno Injures Fireman and Damages Engines
Two locomotives collided at Manteno on Friday injuring Fireman Bailey of this city. Engineer Poenp of Champaign was unharmed. Bailey died in the wreckage after attempting to jump. Bailey’s engine was badly wrecked while the other escaped with less damage. Merle
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Manteno
Bailey
Poenp
Champaien
Baily
Merle
Good Time for Seniors in Champaign Tonight
Miss Gertrude Lee hosted the Champaignish school senoritas at 630 West Hill street for an evening of games and pastries. Lunch was served and the scene included a prettily arranged house and a lively gathering. The Urbana fire department attended a false alarm at Prof. C. M. Moss's residence on South Mathews avenue after an earlier overheated alarm led neighbors to think the house was on fire.
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Gertrude Lee
West Hill Street
Urbana
C. M. Moss
Soath Mathews Avenue
Quits Milk Firm Amid Heavy Debts Shuts Down
The Twin City Sanitary Milk Co. closed Saturday and bankruptcy followed. Debts include 200 owed to Rice Reed of this city and 1800 to a Tolano milk buyer. Organised last summer by R. W. Daley of Farmer City, the firm had been a large, busy operation, and creditors are reacting with concern.
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Twin City Sanitary Milk Co
R. W. Daley
Farmer City
Prople
Three Highwaymen Terrorize Knoxville. Robbery Follows Shootings
In Knoxville on December 19 three highwaymen robbed Proctor Coal Co offices after assaulting a banker. They shot and killed Corbin Rowe, attacked a passerby, and attempted to rob Charles Rodgers who escaped with a leg wound. The attackers fled.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Proctor Coal Co
Corbin Rowe
Charles Rodgers
Delightful Card Party at Wes Clark Street
Mero and Mrs. Wolf Lewis entertained at six handed card party on Friday evening at 302 Wes Clark street. Eleven tables attended with prizes for Jadiex and Mre AT. Charles Roberts won among the gentlemen and Pr. J Addison Brown was second. Mrs Lees served refreshments.
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Mero
Wolf Lewis
Wes Clark Street
Canis
Plas Mere
Will Maxwell
Jadiex
Charles Robwrts
J Addison Brown
Lees
Bonaparte Arrives to Oversee Indian Territory Scandal Probe
Charles Bonaparte, an investigator, arrived in the Indian Territory as the probe nears completion. He refused to forecast a verdict, but strong impressions suggest widespread rot uncovered during the inquiry.
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Ransarty
Charles Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Seven Girls Die in Walden Fire
In Nashville Walden university dormitory Rust ball burned last night killing seven girls and injuring seventeen. Most of the sixty inmates were forced to leap from windows. Named dead include Stella Addison Adele Christian Sallie Dade Mattie Moore Lula Terry Minnie Johnson and Cora Bryant.
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Nashville
Tenn
Rust
Walden University
Stella Addison Adele Christian
Sallie Dade Mattie Moore
Lula Terry
Minnie Johnson
Cora Bryant
Masonic Installation and Local Notices at Stallo
The ceremony details list officers including Worthy Matron Fansie Law and Worthy Patron HOT C Mencke, with refreshments served afterward. The text notes Arbor Wed Ada Mea and Ada Mee Montague Teenie Urbana Hostelry, and mentions a purchase from F. Garrigar by James Burt.
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Stallo
Masonic Nomph
George W Clatenbeard
Fansie Law
Wee Ditley
Auetenas
Sucarta Flack
Thermocon
Sarath Beigart
Warter
Joseps
Arbor
Ada
Terry Barner
Wiew
Urbana
F. Garrigar
James Burt
Real estate operator Benson Arrested in Washington for Land Frauds
John A Benson of San Francisco, wealthy real estate operator with Benson and Hyde, was arrested in Washington on bribery charges. He allegedly obtained advance information on forest reserve lands and conducted fraudulent entries and exchanges to secure vast lands across multiple western states. The case involves interior department personnel and a pending grand jury appearance.
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Washington
John A Benson
Benson & Hyde
San Francisco
Benson
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Secret Service
Oregon
California
Montana
Thabo
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Arizona
New Mexico
Woodford D. Harlan
Special Service Division
The
General and Office of the United States
Marian
Henson
New York
United States
Taylor
Tienson
Wes
Bennen
le Colleague
Ted
Reneen
Denmark
Ambiguous Military Editorial Night Briefs In Washington
A garbled Washington dispatch outlines a military leadership debate over potential court martial for General Word or Major James Ruarte amid weekly storms of commentary. The piece hints at Army and Navy leadership tensions and press coverage of disciplinary actions.
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Washington
Stormel de Tipet
General Word
James Ruarte
Suit to Remove Clouds From Estate Case In Wells County
A suit seeks to remove clouds on the title of the estate of Koteee Kea. The complaint alleges the plot shows ownership through Trustees Seocor and Plereineg and seeks court action to clear title records and allow a transfer. Details are obscured in OCR but reference a probate matter involving Wells and a guardian or administrator named Wells.
Warner takes political tour in Knox county in support of Republican governor bid
Congressman Verpasian Warner arrives in Galesburg and Knox county for backing in the Republican nomination for governor. He meets local leaders and veterans in a cordial reception, recalls Lombard college ties, and says campaign form undecided while noting strong letters of support. He plans no fixed itinerary yet and will continue northeast toward Knoxville.
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Galesburg
Lil
Verpasian Warner
Jeff
Peoria
Clinton
Warner
L. A. Townsend
Tbe Cme
Lombard College
J. W. Standleh
Lombard
Chicago
Lincoln
Standieh
Colonel Warner
Knox County
Hamlin presses fair primary in Springfield
Hamlin declares he will insist on a fair primary in Rengamon county at a Springfield rally. He asserts a full primary in the county despite rumors of preceding contests at the capital. The gathering drew local political figures and many party workers as he outlined campaign goals.
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Springfeld
Ceperal Hamlin
Rengamon County
Olcht
Gallie
Farmlin Club
Tanet
Bangemon County
Leoeane
Tale Iecl
Link Tonderet
Govlanor Yates in Chicago reveals political pressures
Fragmentary remarks show Governor Yates discussing political maneuvers and editorials amid a Chicago scene. The text references calls, verification of administration, and possible attempts to influence the governor’s stance during a contested electoral period.
Warner Reception at Canton Delights Congressman Return Home
Warner club plans formal reception for Congressman on December 19 to greet him on his return home. The event, noted for its ceremonial purpose, follows his recent trip and will be held in Canton with specific arrangements described on page seven.
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Warner Cleb
Cadamat
Warner
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