Abused Wife Forbids Husband From Home Over Payments
Mrs Mary K E Miller, owner of the Sheridan house at 47 Main street, says her husband Harry H Miller abused her and left after she ordered him out. A cement contractor earning $5 to $15 a day, Miller reportedly did not contribute to support. Mrs Miller, who has run the hotel and previously lived in the area, vows to support herself and recover her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harey H. Miller
Mary KE. Miller
Miller
Bixby to Move to Quincy Gas and Electric Manager
W A Bixby will leave Decatur to become manager of the Quincy Gas and Electric Co. as part of McKinley syndicate property changes. L E B Fischer of Danville is discussed as Bixby’s Decatur successor, overseeing McKinley lines including the Danville to Champaign interurban. Fischer is described as highly capable and among the best on the McKinley list.
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Ie. Fischer
Danville
McKinley
Decatur
W. A. Bixby
McKinley Syndicate
Quincy
Quincy Gas & Electric Co
Bixby
L. EB. Fischer
Fischer
Champaign
Mr. Blue Beard Ends Run at Iroquois Theatre
Chicago review notes the beauty spectacle Mr. Blue Beard at the Iroquois Theatre will close its run on Saturday Jan 9. It praises scenic beauty and a large company of performers and hints at the upcoming Ben Hur spectacle starting Jan 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mr. Blue Beard
Randolph
Dearborn
State
Blue Beard
Villa Grove Booze Dispenser Held on Heavy Fine
In Villa Grove Illinois on December 26 a man pleaded guilty to running a thirst shop and was fined 500. Detective J. A It Y of Danville led to the arrest. Authorities indicate more suspects may be involved in the case in Douglas county jail.
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Vila Grove
Villa Grove
Douglas County
Meola
J. A
Danville
Snyder
Tee Pee
United States
Grand Hotel Robbery During Christmas As Santa Impersonator Flees
A night clerk at the Grand hotel in a Christmas Eve incident described a tall coal black man posing as Santa Claus who produced a revolver and took $4.50 from the till before fleeing west on West University avenue. The robber, once a hotel employee, remains unnamed.
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Ralph Smith
Grand Hotel
Santa Claus
Mr. Smith
West University Avenue
Christmas Bust Time for Pal Celebrations Bring Arrests
Christmas Eve in St. Joseph ends with multiple arrests after offenders nap on Walnut Street steps and elsewhere. John Martin, William Grein, James Connerty, C. E. Blake, and W. C. Stemple incur fines ranging from five fifty to nine fifty. Police report a chaotic scene at the city building with injuries and a frozen-eared hobo among detainees. Chief Keller notes the night’s pickups, resembling a hospital at times.
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John Martin
St. Joseph
Ahrens
Walnut Street
John
Goss
Martin
Santa Claus
William Grein
East Clark Street
Bill
Offcer McGraw
James Connerty
Jim
C. E. Blake
W. C. Stemple
Keller
Reinhardt Opens Plumbing Shop at 67 North Wal Street
R. E. Reinhardt will open his new plumbing shop at 67 North Wal street just south of Alexander Lumber Co on Monday. He will handle plumbing gas fitting and steam heating and his office phone is 256 for prompt replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Reinhardt
Wal Street
Alexander Lumber Co
Reinhardt
Interred as Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers in Mt Hope Cemetery
The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers who died in Pine Bluff Arkansas on December 23 arrived in the city Friday night and were laid to rest at Mt Hope cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Rogers aged eighty was the sister of Mrs. H D Stokey of 411 John Street whose home held the funeral.
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Elizabeth Rogers
Pine Bluff
Ark
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Below Zero Duluth Record
The Chicago cold wave extended to Duluth with 22 degrees below zero reported as the coldest on the weather map. Medicine Hat registered 46 above as a notable anomaly while New York braces for the coldest night of the year.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Duluth
Minn
Medicine Hat
New York
Gorman Leads In Congress Presidential Poll
The Times reports a Democratic congressional poll with Gorman at 42 votes, Parker 31, Cockrell 16, Hearst 3, Gray 3, others scattering or non committal.
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New York
the Times
Congress
Gorman
Parker
Cock- Tell
Hearst
Gray
Captured in Urbana Roscoe Kimball Taken to Danville
Roscoe Kimball alias Rox, wanted at Danville on indictment for stealing merchandise from the Wabash Railroad Co, was captured Friday evening at the home of his mother in Urbana on West University Avenue. He was taken immediately to the county seat and locked in the county jail.
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Roscoe Kimball
Danville
Rox
Wabash Railroad Co
Jock
West University Avenue
Urbana
Collision at Gilman Injures Train Crew Members
A head end collision at Gilman occurred at 3 AM. Engineer Jess McCard suffered a broken back, a fireman lost a leg, and a brakeman lost both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champalen
Gilman
Jess McCard
Christmas Day Blast Burns Mrs. Monier
On Christmas morning 1903 Mrs. Will Monier suffered severe facial burns when gas exploded from a hot blast stove while she was shoveling ashes. The blast blistered skin scorched eyebrows and hair, narrowly missing her eye.
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Will Monier
Miss Pearl Gossett Weds Mr. Thomas McMahon at Dodge City
Miss Pearl Gossett, Champaign's popular young woman, marries Thomas McMahon of Dodge City Kan on Christmas Eve. The ceremony occurred during the holidays after her mother urged a quick wedding. Mrs. McMahon, daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Gossett of 605 West White Street, will reside with her husband in Dodge City where he works for the Santa Fe railroad.
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Pearl Gossett
Champaign
Thomas MrMahon
Dodge City
Kan
George M. Hoover
McMahon
J.P. Gossett
West White Street
Santa Fe Railroad
Wants Receiver for a Mine in Hioomineton Alabama
Dee WD C Eyler president of Manhattan Coal Company asks the court to appoint a receiver for the Carnet pas Siea bl mine claiming management by CR Denham is unsatisfactory and that he must bear the costly obligations of the mine. The company organized about a year ago with $2 stock, held in Chicago and the east, with only limited local ownership.
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Hioomineton
Dee WD
C. Eyler
Manhattan Coal Company
Carnet Pas Siea
Ciienit
CR. Denham
Eyler
Chicago
East
Warmer Club Drives GOP Candidacy Organizing in Knox County
A movement in Galesburg Illinois to organize Warner clubs in Knox and surrounding counties supports Congressman Warner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Grand Army men back the effort though open to veterans and Sons of Veterans. Township VP roles planned. Galesburg club to form in January. organizers may be sent to nearby counties statewide.
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Galesburg
Ebtby
Knox
Warner
Sons of Veterans
Galesburg Club
Trainmen killed in caboose collision in Williamstown
Reported wreck last night as a coal stove overturned and burned two trainmen Joseph Lux and Florence Crowley in their bunks. Four others were badly injured in the accident that followed a collision. Local readers note a long night of grief in the community.
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Steve
Williamstown
Dee
Joseph Lux
Florence Crowley
Roosevelt Family Quiet Christmas at White House Observes Custom
President Roosevelt spends Christmas quietly at the White House with a funeral service observed for Mrs. Hoar. Archie Roosevelt creates a personal remembrances tree in the sewing room while notable guests including Senator Lodge and diplomats join the dinner.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Hoar
Archie Roosevelt
Certelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Gen. Young
Army
Cowles
Lodge
George C. Lodge
John Loder
Brooks Adams
Charles Henry Davis
Misa Davis
Davin
Granville HR. Fortesque
R. HM. Ferguson
New York
Durand
Dinener
Diplomatic Corps
Burk Sues Rathjen for 10000 Damages Over Boarding House
John Burk and Elisabeth Burk of Champaign sue Hertha Rathjen Henry Rathjen and Magele Pierce in Urbana for 10000 damages claiming a neighboring boarding house disturbs sleep harms property values and has prevented sales. They allege the Rathjens formerly known as Frankenstein operate the house on North First Street Champaign and the Burks seek 16000 in compensation.
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John Burk
Elisabeth Burk
Champaign
Urbana
Hertha Rathjen
Henry Rathjen
Magele Pierce
Treapawe
Rathjen
Berta Frankenstein
North First Street
Rathjena
Russia and Asia Start Nervy Military Posture
Petersburg reports growing alarm as two eastern nations align against a common threat. China aims to strengthen ties with Japan, while Russia braces for possible intensified drills and target practice in preparation for active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Petersburg
China
Bank building burned in Marietta blaze shocks city
Local report details a morning fire at a bank building in Marietta. Authorities investigate causes as flames engulf the structure, with emergency units battling the blaze and residents alerted to the incident. Details on damages or injuries are not yet released.
Chicago Trade Shows Advange and Heavy Shipments
Chicago trade review notes a holiday shopping surge with retail sales above last year, strong demand for luxury goods, and inventory constraints. Grain and flour markets show mixed movement while iron, leather, hides, and hardware see firmer prices. overall wholesale activity remains robust ahead of spring delivery.
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Chicago
Weekly Review of Chicago
RG. Dun & Co
Principel
Ohicaga
Beichers Cow Laberera Leone Vracre tem cetreieme
A garbled report notes numerous arrests and a fatal cyanide incident linked to a Salt Lake area and a figure named Thomas Jones. The piece mentions serial unrest and a police action tied to a local newspaper.
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Thomas Jones
Misieg Mos
Salt Lake
The
James Bere
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