Former Champaign Mayor William Day Nominated Assistant Attorney General
William A. Day of Washington nominated for assistant attorney general at 7000 a year after serving as Champaign mayor and legislator. He has long worked with the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Sherman act cases, including Northern Securities and beef trust actions, and argued before Chicago federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William A. Day
Knox
Champaign
I L
General Assembly
Joseph W. Fifer
Day
Treasury Department
Grover Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commission
James J. Hill
Northern Securities Co
BE. H. Harriman
United States
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Western Railways
Beef Trust
United States Court At
Chicago
Social Waste of Child Labor at WCTU Meeting
Mrs R P Musson presented on the social waste of child labor citing mill and factory work by twenty thousand children at low wages. The event included a poem by Mrs Frank Bainum, a group singing of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, a recitation by Master Neal Caldwell, and a social with refreshments.
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R. P. Musson
Minois
Frank Bainum
Illinois Hotelkeepers Meet Form Mutual Insurance Plan
Champaign delegates attend the Illinois Hotelkeepers Association meeting in Bloomington. A key issue is creating a mutual insurance company to cover hotels against fire tornadoes and other disasters. Directors were appointed including Mr Hatch and an officer election is set for next Saturday in Decatur.
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Champaign
Linois
Bloomington
Ik ‘Hatch
Beardsley
Hatch
Decatur
Expert's Report on County Offices Sparks Debate
An ex-board member questions an official expert report to the board of supervisors, arguing it only audits books and misses hidden discrepancies. He cites cases in multiple counties where real misappropriations were found, notes a defaulting official fled, and urges a full transaction by hand scrutiny beyond ledgers.
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Board of Supervisors
Douglas County
Pratt County
Coles County
Ford County
Merton Dunlap
Munhall
Miss Jobst A Bride In Sheboygan Wedding
Miss Sanchen Jobst of Peoria married G H W Guenther of Sheboygan Wisconsin Thursday evening at St Pauls Evangelical Trinity church. Rev F B Bess officiated in a ceremony witnessed by many relatives and friends. The bride wore her sister Bessie as attendant and Emil Guenther of New York City attended the groom. After a wedding trip to the East the couple will reside in Sheboygan. Guests included George Jobst of Champaign and his wife.
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G. H W. Guenther
Sheboygan
Wis
Sanchen Jobst
Peoria
F. B. Bess
St. Paul's Evangelical Trinity Church
Bessie
Emil Guenther
New York City
Mes
Guenther
George Jobst
Champaign
Bank Clearings Set February Record in 1902
Bradstreets reports New York February bank clearings reached a record total of 8 419 000, surpassing the 1901 February high of 5 318 000. The February gain marks the largest monthly clearance for that month on record.
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New York
March
Bradstreets
Compulsory primary law proposed in Illinois house
Springfield reports a Sherman faction push for a state wide compulsory primary law. Rinaker Foote drawn measure sets September first as primary and registration day, sets thresholds for party nominations, and requires party committee selection and platform votes. Debate over stockyards regulation and local option liquor bill also noted with opposition from liquor dealers.
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Springfield
Maren
Amaker
Sherman
Yates
Rinaker
Ripley Foote
Cook County
Vermont
Illinois
Oliver W. Stewart
Fire devastates Seattle waterfront destroying multiple facilities
A $80,000 blaze swept Fair Haven and the northwest water front in Seattle. It began at Murchison's sawmill and, driven by strong winds, rapidly consumed the Great Northern depot, Murchison's mill, and a large cannery warehouse, threatening the entire waterfront and business district.
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Seattle
Wash
Fair Haven
Murchison
Northwest
Great Northern
Murchisons
Illinois Indiana Debate Opens Tonight at University Chapel
The annual Illinois Indiana debate gathers in the University of Illinois chapel with the literary societies shifting from Friday programs to the debate. Dean Kinley presides as judges include M Carter Gillette and Emlin McLean, and debaters are J Richants J L Pinks and J H White for Indiana against Illinois newcomers Larson Melton Knapp, in a five yearly contest expected to favor experienced judging and student performance.
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University of Illinois
University Band
Gles Club
Dean Kinley
Supreme Court
Jurges M. Carter
Quincy
Gillette
Hammond
Ind
Emlin McLean
Iowa City
University Law School
Indiana
J. Richants
J. L. Pinks
J. H. White
Larson
Melton
Knapp
Ilinois
Inois
Engineers Go to Work After Arbitration Move
Chicago March 6 Striking packing house engineers return to work after accepting the parkers proposal to submit grievances to arbitration. All plants resume operations with full forces.
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Chicago
Parkers
Quick Release in Fatal Drug Tragedy
Grief stricken Mrs. Vanna Amick of 201 South Randolph Street committed suicide by swallowing two ounces of carbolic acid at 4 AM in her Champaign home as her husband David C Amick lay dying. An inquest heard Homer Amick recount the scene and stated that Mrs. Amick spoke of not living without him. The coroner's jury ruled death by swallowing carbolic acid in a personal crisis.
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Vanna Amick
David C Amick
South
Randolph Street
Amick
Oathis
James Calvin
Harry Picknell
South Neil Street
Dodds
Mee Clark
Anne
Calvin
New Cruiser Chattanooga Launch Planned in Elizabeth
Verdict signed by A. T. Hall and others names Mr Amick's condition unchanged since morning. About 300 invitations issued for launching of the cruiser Chat tanooga in Elizabeth, N J, next Saturday.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Chattanooga
Pope's health worsens prompting possible conclave request
A London dispatch reports the pope's health has grown serious enough to trigger a potential conclave. Foreign cardinals in Rome are urged to delay their departures as the situation develops.
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Rome
London
Venerable Minister Rev Samuel Middleton Dies at 77
Rev Samuel Middleton of 411 West Vine Street died Thursday night at 10 from cerebral illness. Born in Baton, Preble County Ohio, he entered the Methodist Episcopal ministry early and served 46 years in Ohio and Illinois conferences. He retired to Champaign in 1900s, was a Mason for 50 years, survived by wife and five children. Funeral at First Methodist Church Sunday at 2 with Masonic rites. interment in Mt Hope cemetery. Remains at home Saturday 2 to 4 and Sunday 9 to 12 for viewing.
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Samuel Middleton
Weet Vine Street
Peralvels
Middleton
Baton
Prebble County
O. Mare
Dith
Methodist Episcopal
Ohio
Champaten
Ides
Mies Alvaretta Middleton
Want
Cole
A. Middleton
Heywood
Earl Middleton
Decatur
F. J. Middleton
Champaign
First Methodist Church
A. Smith
Taterment
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Bane
Edward P Chapin Runs for Town Collector Nomination
Edward P Chapin announces his candidacy for town collector in the Republican township primary. A well known Champaign High School graduate and University of Illinois alumnus, Chapin has long resided in Chi city and worked in newspaper roles for several years. Friends and supporters express strong confidence in his integrity and plan to campaign in the town for the election.
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Edward P Chapin
Chapin
Chie City
Champaign High School
Domiae O
University of Line
Sying
Howe
Gorman Named Democratic Leader in Maryland Party
Maryland politician Gorman was elected chairman of the Democratic committee, becoming the party’s leader as March events unfold. The move positions Gorman as a key figure guiding the local Democratic efforts and strategy.
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Washington
Bemster Gorman
Maryland
Ebeeterd
Peeitin
Democratic Sour
Trainmen Owe Court Orders Amid Wabash Labor Standstill
In St Louis an effort to dissolve the Wabash injunction unfolds in circuit court as Trainmen and Locomotive Firemen negotiate with attorneys. Grand Masters warn no concessions, while a nationwide strike risk looms involving up to 50 000 workers if President Ramsey yields. Gould may mediate but details remain undisclosed.
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St. Louis
March
United States
EJ. Pinney
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
W. T. Irwin
John H. Murphy
Peoria
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
F. N. Judson
Morrissey
Hannehan
Rameey
Rameery
Chicago
Gould
Ramsey
Wabash
George Gould
Bt. Lowie
Brotherhood
The
Varety wreck and Milwaukee entrants in AAU meet
IRACK TEAM 10 MILWAUKEE reports a twelve man squad leaving for Milwaukee for the AAU track meet after a reception by the University authorities led by Dr Menterngine. The group includes Trainer Conttear Captain Merrick Vero Hater Meolly Henry Metin and Foskett among others as they aim for strong performances.
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Milwaukee
Elacel
Menterngine
Pointe Mente
Athiete Guth College
Wren
Conttear
Captain Merrick
Vero
Hater Meolly
Taft Chief Justice Appointment Hinted in United States
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of appointing Taft as Chief Justice. References to Weetocton and Philippine context appear garbled. The piece implies former President may name Judge Taft to a high court position.
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Weetocton
Taft Peay
United
Mate Sapere
Pt Tostion Petter
Omer
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Lady Curzon
India
Edward
England
Lord Curzon
Keddleston
Mrs. Leiter
Hotel Keepers’ Meeting
B. Hatch
Miss Jobst
G. H Guenther
Sheboygan Wis
House
Isermann
Livestock and Dairy Committee
Traustmann
Agricultural Committee
Committee On Agriculture
Shanahan
McDorough
Anti-Saloon League
Henry M. Mainauerm
Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Liquor Dealers’ Associations
Hyde Park
University Chapel
Board of Arbitration
D.C. Amick
Mes. Amick
Boon County
Edgar A. Dawson
Gwyneth
Homer
Watseka
Mr. Amick
Howard
Christian Church
Mrs. Clark
A. T. Hall
Charles Picknell
E. W. Bisine
Thomas Barry
J. C. Watson
J. W. Stamey
Pops Realta
Serous
Edward P. Chapin
MR. Gorman
Marslander
Taft
Potter
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