State Lawsuit Seeks Millions From Illinois Central Railroad
Springfield March 31 Indications point to an early hearing in a suit by the state against the Illinois Central East railroad for an accounting of earnings. The amended bill seeks to recover up to millions, alleging false and fraudulent statements and improper toll accounting on charter and non charter lines. Special counsel Wooleys of Ottawa leads the case with Judge Ro Lincoln and J A Wade Mer.
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Springfeld
Hiinolx
Jebeen
Maois Central East Road Company
Cirent
Lasalle County
Tiwil
Attumme
Dhrarter
Tulrosul
Peet
Tosu
Acts of Congress
Radband
gKiate
Mminois Central
Cairo
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Come Pany
Ip Wats
Ti Nols Central Railroad
Oer Ab
Pradague
Mississippi
Soc
Diners Central Railroad
Ater
Isco
Oneteenth
Othe
Co Bh Basweeth
Chovernor Warner
Ulineis
Ap Ta Tees
Cherier
Chiesco
Thiawville
Springfield
Chicago
Wlinois
Poan-Emeter
Michigan Avenue
du Chieu
Vanderbilt Scion Alfred Vanderbilt in Absolute Divorce Suit
In New York on April 2 Alfred Jowynne Varndterbilt faced an absolute divorce suit filed by his wife Ellen French Vanderbilt. Justice O Gorman appointed attorney Duavdd Mechire as referee to hear testimony and report findings. The Vanderbilts' troubled marriage drew public interest after years abroad and a separation rumor tied to the Duchess of Marlborough and the Manretanias voyage.
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New York
Europe
Alfred Jowynne Varndterbilt
Supreme Court
O'Grorman
Duavdd Mechire
Vanderbilt
Ellen French
Francia Ormond Preveh
Manhattan Trust Compeuny
Ellen
Oro
Elsie
Alfred Vanderbilt
Willian
Wenry
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Manretanis
Duchess of Marlborouet
Belmont
Manretania
Halfoum
Vrs Vanderbilts
Justice O'Gorman
Scheme Alleged To Sauntersteal Bridge Earnings Via Dubuque
The article alleges an elaborate scheme after the Illinois Central gained control of the Dubuque bridge to divert earnings from the charter line. It claims a two cent bridge tax, a fifty mile block division, and an 80 percent deduction on Chicago hauls, with 55 percent to charter and 45 percent to non charter despite no non charter line.
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Ltvel
Chicago
Dubuque
Fou Buque
Bridge Company
Why tar means sailor a question of origin and usage
The passage discusses whether tar as a term for sailor stems from a seaman's tarry hands and clothing or from tarpaulin. It notes Burns use tar as shorthand for tarpaulin and cites Clarendon and other writers using tarpaulin to signify seamen, linking tar to tarred pall and covering.
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Stephano
Burns
Clarendon
Dream recalls and ring sighting in old New England notice
A peppery New England parish priest ends service by quipping about a choir and the closing hymn. In a vivid recurring dream, George Chester of West Livingston New Jersey is shown where his wife’s wedding ring lies, buried under a big tree, a clue he has pursued for nearly five years.
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George Chester
West Livingston
John Mitchell to Launch Weekly Paper for Mine Workers
Indianapolis April 2 John Mitchell retired UMW president says he will start a weekly paper aimed at uniting miners and operators in the county. He vows the publication will advocate fair contracts and better security while avoiding sectarian battles.
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Indianapolis
John Mitel
United Mine Workers
Witness Testimony in Waterbury Submarine Probe
Washington April 2 Prank A Taylor of Waterbury Conn testified before the special house committee investigating charges against Freethie Boot company that he heard Representative Lilley say the Waterbury club taste Saturday the idea likely to face an adverse committee decision and he would reveal submarine boat matters on the house floor All other witnesses denied the charges in full.
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Washington
A. Taylor
Waterbury
Conn
Speck House
Freethie Boot Company
Liles
Lilley
Gans Stops Spike Robson in Philadelphia Bout
Joe Gans colored lightweight champion defeats Spike Robson in the third round of a scheduled six round bout in Philadelphia. The fight progresses quickly with Gans showcasing speed and power as Robson falters under pressure.
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Gans
Spike
Robson
Philadelphia
Joe Gans
Shaw Hason Marre Play Tavtredorg Debuts Quietly
A local theater project titled Shaw Hason Marre Play Tavtredorg, associated with April Dee Coeepee Perini, has completed a QA and a preliminary reading with no scares recorded in Paj.
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Shaw Hason Marre Play
Perini
Gould and de Sagan case fuels family dispute in New York
April 2 report describes Evitenes and the Gould and de Sagan families involved in a protracted breach. Details mention Mrs Ritwint Gould visiting Rewis and a proposal to fund two children from a $10,000 estate at 4 percent compounded semiannually. The article notes rumors and formal statements amid ongoing tensions within the family.
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New York
Gaulls
Odecept
Prince Tetle de Spearn
Ritwint Gould
Broueliis
Dleden Moorpachy
Peter Morse
Princesik
Croud Aes
Bsstirires
Crould
Nevis
Minesethas
Diol
Minnie Crontdeau
Cade
Lois Sitree
Mars
Woman counsels Lydia E Pinkham remedy in letter from Denver
Mrs A Gregory of 2355 Lawrence St Denver writes that years of female troubles including backache and bearing down pains were relieved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter promotes the product as a standard remedy for displacements inflammation and other female ills. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Mrs. Pinkham
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missed Newspaper Delivery
Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to notify the office. The notice requests readers to contact the newspaper office to ensure timely delivery and prevent further lapses.
Insurance offer promises cyclone protection at low cost
A salesman touts wind storm protection with a rate of 86.00 per thousand for a policy lasting five to eight years. He urges readers to contact him or call his office to obtain the coverage, arguing the protection outweighs the price.
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Maude Co Sutter
Brome
Calero
Deteon
Stowe
Abe
Chiedgeo
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Alfred G. How
Alisa
Mearrely
Vrs
Vin Cerhbilt
San Ana
Oakland Farm
Newport
Booth
Amos Vtuek
Tixedo Park
Aver
G.c. 2
Jowett
John Mitchell
Wavier
Gilley
Chimin
Bachan
Mmne, Gould and
DE Sagan
Winnpes Mba
Giadb
Pacific Coast
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Homeseekers
Milwaukee & St Paul
Mubridge
Lemmon
Hettinger
Bowman
Marmarth
Perry
Miles City
Musselshell
Harrowton
Moore
Lewistown
Judith Basin
F. A. Miller
CHIC
Geo. B. Haynes
Adams St
Grand Opera House
Night
Howie
Stodent
Chegapion
da Phini
Itady
Old Indiana
Schlott
S. Galena Avenue
Senate
Galena St
Heinz
Langrac Oc
California Prunes & Pound
Quaker O
Winninger
Charles, Adolp
Joe Winninger
Bonnie Male
Clover Dale
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