Youthful murderer confesses in Mato Matchett case in Illinois
Jonathan Skene of Derinda confessed to shooting Prof H T Matchett and injuring Wesley Prisk near Hanover after a day of drinking. He blamed intoxication for the crime and told his father Sheriff McDonald and County Treasurer Farley the full story.
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Jonathan Skene
Derinda
Daviess County
H. T. Matchett
Hanover Public Schools
William Skene
Matchett
Wesley Prisk
Prisk
McDonald
Farley
Skene
Central Illinois Art Union
Bloomington
Springfield
Eusch
Federal Court
Allen
Supreme Court
Gresham
Henry Prisk
Hanover
Snodgrass
George Skene
Hanover Township
Galena
Professor Matchett
Monmouth College
Jo Daviess County
Newton
Iowa
Tariff Reform Plans and Illinois League Growth
The article reports on tariff reform efforts led by Dr. Nathan S. Davis and the Illinois Tariff Reform League. It notes a Chicago Palmer House meeting shaping aims to expand membership, educate farmers, and organize local clubs while preparing for the next Congressional election. It highlights calls for a 5 000 member Chicago area base and education through school districts and local papers. Dialogues include leaders Professor Boltwood, Judge Bangs, and Mr. McFahen urging broader outreach and practical organizing steps.
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Chicago
Farwell Hall
Central Music Hall
American Tariff Reform League
David A. Wells
Illinois Tariff Reform League
Palmer House
Boltwood
League
Knights of Labor
McFahen
Bleike
Tariff Reform League
Nathan S. Davis
Protection
New York State
Hunger for spoils fuels party battles over Harrison
Washington telegram reports Republican critics charging President Harrison with slow spoils distribution while noting faster postmaster appointments by Clarkson and Stevenson. Dudley praised for long service to Harrison. Dudley’s paper trail cited. dismissals in railway mail service shown to favor experienced Republicans. Democratic clerks pressured out.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Senate
Stevenson
Clarkson
Bell
Baltimore
Gen. Harrison
Col. Dudley
Gen
Dudley
Porter
New
Indiana
Post Office Department
Vilas
United States Postal Service
Patent Office
Lemar
Hubbell
Committee On Clerks
Interior Department
Garfield
Illinois Law Makers Debate and Pass Broad State Measures
The Illinois House and Senate meet amid routine business with bills on anti trust, shopkeeping, and liquor restrictions advancing. Appropriations for libraries, asylums, and public buildings are approved, including jail and penitentiary needs. Acknowledgments honor officials and committees conclude with Speaker Matthews’s gesture and resignation.
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Thommass
Senate
Secrest
Committee On Appropriations
H. W. Rokker
Secretary of State
Normal University At
Normal
Ilinois Charitable Eye and Bar Infirmary
Chicago
Illinois Asylum
Lincoln
Campbell
McClanahan
Illinois Horticultural Society
Sophia L. Hicks
Little Wabash River
New Haven
Joliet Penitentiary
Illinois
Committee On
Miller
Stark
Tilton
Superior Court
Cook County
Starkey RK. Powell
Winchester
Weather and Crop Bulletin Highlights Illinois Week Ending May 27
Illinois weather report shows below normal temperatures all week with general precipitation deficits. Frosts and cold have damaged fruit, vegetables, and early crops in several counties, while others report rain needed for corn and oats. The Penitentiary reform bills prompt budget concerns. Belle Johnson leaves for Pittsburgh church post earning $2,000 annually.
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Illinois Weather Service
United States Signal Service
Carroll
Boone, Lake
McHenry
Bond County
Boone
Christian
Champaign
Coles
Fayette
Douglas
Yankin
Fulton
Hamilton
Iroquois
Mercer
Morgan
Kendall
Pratt
Stephenson
Sangamon
Marshall
Washington
Wayne
Logan
Penitentiary
Miller
Senate
Chester
Chapman
Board of Commissioners
Belle Johnson
Chicago
Dr. Scudder
East End Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
Rival politician mocks Western DA over hanging his shingle
The remark claims the district attorney in question never long held office or conviction, only installing his office sign. The jab suggests a career built on appearances rather than success in prosecution.
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America
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Will County
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White
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