Illinois Central tax suit heads toward May term in LasSake county
Governor Deneen pushes amended bill seeking up to 1000 000 back taxes from the Illinois Central Railroad. The state accuses the railroad of false statements and underreporting receipts, detailing alleged scheme to defraud. A demurrer or answer is expected, with a May term court date. Prof Edward Bartow named to lake water pollution commission.
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Springfield
State of Hingis
Deneen
Hiness Central Railroad Company
LasSake County
Hill
Dearing
Executive Department of
Illinois
Ilinois Central Railroad
Tie
Edward Bartow
Lake Michigan
Bartow
University of Tinois
State Water Survey
Not Guilty of Murder in Casey Case
In April a jury returned a not guilty verdict for Plows Maxwell son of Frank Maxwell of Crawfordsville Tok in a murder case. The defense argued Rex Winkle, a powerful hired man, attacked Maxwell and Maxwell shot in self defense during a dispute over oil field supplies.
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Marshall UL
Maxwell
Frank
Crawffordsville
Tok
Charles Texwinkle
Tinker
Casey
Rexwinkle
Mars Aswell
Counery
Rexwinkte
Torre Phante
Rexwihalde
Issaudt
Unclear OCR item about arrest and hospital transfer
Fragmentary report notes a man named in the text linked to an attempted killing and domestic trouble. He was arrested on suspicion in connection with an incident at a Primie Waster works site and moved to a hospital after transfer.
Bank control graft case unsettles Bloomington residents
In Bloomington, April, reports allege fraud and corruption tied to pension oversight. Details mention Warrier Psoredisedd and associates, with misconduct asserted over a bank transaction and control of local institutions. Minnie Metler and John G. lawis named in the outlined allegations.
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Bloomington
United States Pension
Warrier
Cory
Minnie
Metler Ati
Colonel Warner
Mianor Magillana
John G.lawis
Bank of the Plaineanrs
Sympathy for Parmer Siebert in UK beheadths case
A sixty five year old man described as a faroater valued at $75 000, who twice interrupted death by his own actions, faces court in Belleville for drunkenness bias. Proposals from various regions surface as Siebert weighs accepting one leap year offer.
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Parmer Siebert
Agail
Ewald Siebert
Wortigelius Court
Belleville
Siebert
George Paltowell Dies in Unclear Shooting Incident
In St Louis Missouri on April 2 George Paltowell aged thirty years died from a pistol wound described as not self inflicted. The incident was linked to his application for admission to the United States which had been rejected. He was reportedly tarred due to a physical disability.
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St. Louis
Greorge Poltowell
United States
St. Lois
Waa
Tedayw
Janes TE Perris
Chadranu
Ferris
Gieneral Jacop S. Coxey
Mount Ve Pen
Palin
Nori
Wats
Ste. Regan
Ehaarisen
Biehes
Thick Phyona
Rh. Watson
George
Ely's Cream Belm and Ubpetat Balm Endorsement Claims
The copy extols Ely's Cream Belm as harmless and effective against nasal catarrh and hay fever. It asserts broad testimony and a long reputation, urging purchase from druggists and noting Ely Bros. of New York as the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Daily Journal delivers citywide for ten cents a week
A compact notice states The Daily Journal is available across the city at a rate of 10 cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe for convenient access to local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Rev. Cooke Soughs Charges in Conference Reflection
In New York the Methodist conference, chaired by Bishop Moore, endorsed rejection of Cooke’s charges against Buckley Bowne and Chancellor Day at Syracuse University. Day declined further comment, preferring the conference to speak. Cooke said setbacks won’t deter him and criticized the defendants as adept ecclesiastics and politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Methodist Conference
Moore
Crearze A. Cooke
Buckleys
Bowne
Syracuse University
Chancellor Day
Cooke
Dav
da Buckley
Prosfessor Bowne
Railway mediators avert strike extend wage deal to July
Chairman Martin A. Knopp and Dr Charles P. Neill report mediation success with Southern Railway officials and its time workers. An agreement sustains the current wage rate for all organizations through July first, despite the company seeking a reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Martin A. Knopp
Charles P. Neill
Southern Orailway
The
Southern Railway
Indictments Return Against Raton Officials in Extortion Case
A grand jury in Raton New Mexico April handed down indictments against Mayor McAuliffe and aldermen Shuler McBride Boulette Jones Boyle Sandoval and Raines for alleged extortion from Keepers and inmates of disreputable houses. Alderman Raines was a member of the grand jury that returned the indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raton
N. UK
McAuliffe
Shuler
McBride
Boulette
Jones
Boyle
Sandoval
Raines
Fatal Streetcar Crash Kills Three in West Wheeling
Three people were fatally injured on April 2 when a rapidly moving car on the Wheeling and Min Grove railroad struck them on a sharp curve in West Wheeling. Injured were Walter Myers and John Myers both with skull fractures and William Myers with other injuries.
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Wheeling
W. Vin
Wheeling and
Min Grove
Negro West Wheeling
Walter Myers
Jinn Myers
William Myers
Faternal
Threats Plague Mrs McCormick. Moves to Cleveland
The Inter-Quennan reports Mrs Harold McCormick of Chicago has received numerous death threats against her and her children. Fearing for their safety she plans to move to her father Jehn Rockefeller's home in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter-Qeenan
Harold McCormick
Jehn T. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Hoppe Beats Schaefer in Philadelphia Match
In Philadelphia on April 26 Willie Hoppe defeated Jake Sennaceter in a 1195 to 0 finish after a 2400 point S-2 event. The unusual scoreline marks a decisive win for Hoppe over Schaefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willie Hoppe
Jake Sennaceter
Poppie No Wituerly
Meat inspection reforms take effect yesterday
Washington reports new meat inspection regulations went into effect yesterday, replacing prior protections and establishing revised standards for processing facilities and product safety enforcement nationwide.
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Washington
Market quotes and receipts for live stock and grains
Chicago and New York desk reports show wheat and corn prices with bids and closes for May July and Sept contracts. Receipts total 27,000 head plus cattle, sheep, and poultry with nationwide quotations for fat cattle and prime steers, heifers, and feeders. Livestock markets note steady tone and varied bids for different classes.
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Chicago
Ageril
Chitasza Board of Prade
Hogh. Low
BMG Bott
Biah Vh
Ottotatianus
Wisconsin
Fragmentary note yields broken search for rose clue
An unreadable line hints at a quest for a rose and blurred references to eyes and a missing tale. The garbled text resembles a diary fragment or ciphered clue with no clear names, dates, or places identifiable.
Populism in Council Bryan Men Fail in a Mission
The article reports Populist leaders in Indiana clashing with Bryan supporters at a convention. It notes refusals to classify Bevan with Democrats, calls to postpone the meeting, and plans to form a new national committee after discussions among Ferris Coxey and others. Delegates warn of possible bolting factions from Nebraska, Minnesota, and others as the convention proceeds.
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William
Brevi
Plevaidi
Bevan
Hota
Watson
Nelasiskea
Eames
Anil
Nelasika
Mielega
Minesota
Indiana Republicans Move Toward Party Platform Adoption
Fragmented OCR overview shows Indiana Republicans shaping a party platform at a state convention. Text mentions selection of representatives, secretaries, and officers, with references to Beveridge era items, health laws, and anticipated policy themes amid broad convention action.
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Giyverstreet
Todbimetpadis
Terpormary
Palban Phooate
Dhanville
Pinbhotten
Chiatone
Puarhaubs
Sas
Senafore Beveridge
Aimation Saiek
Roosevelt: Waterways Ltnpe Veneent Shoeeonat de Gedtidbosteattor
Aloathinas, Especis Dly
The
Croy Om Navy
Ocho Predditita Corporathosas
Daily Journal Delivery Offered Citywide at 10c Weekly
The Daily Journal announces home delivery available throughout the city for ten cents per week, offering convenient access across all neighborhoods.
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Lead Historic State Convention
The convention is described as the largest and most enthusiastic ever held in the state. Delegates named President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks and praised Governor Pane Aemanthage for a fervent speech that helped shape the platform and rally support.
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Campaten
Roosevelt
Fairbanks Hrovelt
Travernor Pane Aemanthage
Doecai Optan Penkowas Secotens
Dyiartie
Bryan Plans Seven Speeches Across Des Moines Day
William J. Bryan and Governor Haskell prepare seven addresses in Des Moines as the Democratic Town Club and colleges host a rival dinner in Springfield Mo, with events at Savery, East High, and universities. Prominent Democrats attend the conference ahead of a major gathering.
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New York
Pirwan
Tillahes
Sprincfield
Sioa
Tleffersom
Warldorf
Asteria
Dryas
Des Moines
Tan
Willian d. Bryan
Haskell
ORI Vem
Town Democratic Club
Todas Ad
St. Ae
Oa. Ui
Pes Moines College
Ton Oon
Pirake University
Uo Im
Baisysar
Savery
East High School
Elven
Towa
Employers' Liability Bill Advances in Washington
Washington April 20 small judiciary committee cleared the way for a speedy report on the employers' liability bill. The panel struck out provisions desired by the president extending liability to employees in interstate trade, and rejected a clause letting the ria court assess attorney fees as a percentage of verdicts. The measure supersedes the fellow servant doctrine and targets railroad companies with employees engaged in interstate commerce.
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Washington
Agpril
Judiciary Committee
Irs
Friends of the Bitch
Ria Court
Athorney
Sie
Washington Senate Debates Over Snake River Dam Plan
April 26 report highlights the snake river dam bill and public land claims adjudication debates. House appropriations discussions progress while Attorney General Bonaparte faces criticism from Clark, amid broader political tensions and regional notices.
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Selon
Snake River
Washington
Senate
House
Clark
Genera Bonaparte
Pomaparte
Cuabield Co
Poul PE
Apparent Bomb Fear Closes New York Exhibits
Visitors at the New York products fair faced a security pause as rumors of bombs unsettled the crowd. Officials kept the Consoli dated Stock Exchange and Cotton Exchange galleries closed while investigators checked the scene and evacuated attendees to prevent unauthorized access.
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New York
Consolidated Stock
Unclear fragment summarizes to be determined
Unclear readable text mentions an event in Chisaso on April 12 with references to a person and medical suspense. The fragment lacks coherent structure and verifiable details for a solid summary.
Albay Officials Probe Posture in Exe Crisis Case
Fragmentary text indicates officials in Albay and nearby regions discussing a court case before Governor Louis Oswald involving named individuals from Wentteky. The document references position and actions surrounding a formal inquiry or prosecution in Cicero Neuse area.
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Albay, Noy
Apna F.oeerinat
Pitighes
Cicero Neuse
Ob Willson
Wentteky
I. Ad
Blizzard Impacts Crookston and Red River Valley
A garbled wartime era style note describes severe winter conditions in the Red River valley area affecting roads and fences. It mentions Us Crookston and northern regions facing heavy snow, with enduring cold and disrupted travel.
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Crookston
Abin
Redo
Tibet
Northerin
Sulbisen's Free Trade Bill in United States Spotlight
Fragmentary text reports Sulzer bill on free trade and tariff reduction debated in Washington. Mentions free trade provisions and policy context but lacks clear details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulbisen
Washington
United States
Fragmentary OCR News Note on Events
A garbled OCR snippet mentions unclear beads and a clea sweep. The readable fragments reference a pattern or clue and a sequence of actions but lack concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes. The piece provides no verifiable facts to summarize.
Lewis calls a conference to discuss wage convention
Indianapolis April 2. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers plans a meeting in this city on April 6 with central operators and representatives to consider calling an interstate wage convention. He has received several favorable replies though final results are still undetermined.
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Os Wo Verris
Papelist Tultionale Commmithee
Ty Bodares
Onoatas A. M. Wallbne
Pivid City
Te AL Worlmithy
Nebraska State Committiee
Terris Qathv
Indianapotis
Teywis
The
United Mine Workers
Toa
Lewis
The Mince Pie Peril Defense Plea Mant a Acquittal
The defense lawyer pleads for mercy in a homicide case citing six years of mince pie deprivation at a boarding house. He argues the defendant acted under uncontrollable circumstances and seeks acquittal on a plea mant a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Time Table for East West and Southbound Rail Traffic
East bound schedules show Lesne and Omaha lines with morning arrivals and evening connections to Dubuque and Sioux City. West bound includes Fast Mall and Dubuque routes with mid afternoon arrivals. South bound lists Decatur and Southern Ex items with no clear dates or days. Madison District entries show freight and passenger services with daily patterns and two island routes.
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Lesne
Omaha Lim
St. Paul Lim
Az Dubuque
Aga
Ft. Dodge
Sioux City
Omaha
Arriva
Omuba
St. Buui
Lim
Decatur
Madison
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Dealb
Spring Valley
Dubuque
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marehalltown
Des Moines
St Joseph
Kansas City
Chicago
WM. Neesa
J. P. Elyer
St. Paul
Mise
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Illinois Central Railway Company
Hiinole
Minis Central
State
DHE
Ecomny
Dhtuville
Railes
Sinserf
Pricas
Primie Wasterworks Company
Brand Dayton Los
Sifedie
Caether
Wrarner
M. EE
Day
Indicta
Hoppe
Schaefer
Chicago Grain
East Hulfato
N.Y
Pruning & Stevens
Cuat
Heveipis
TAK Wethers
RT Ooretac
SunGo
Owens
Miound City
BRYAN
Indiana
Fallbanker
Fairbanks
Colonel Cody
Chisaso
Willard Pood
Cody
Chiengou
OLEY
H. J. Mouge
WM. F. Jungkunz
Stephenaqn
MM. W. Regina
Tom L. Lewis
People's Column
Oscar Zipf
Whistler St. S
Freeport Shoe Mfr
R. Be Mitchell
Douglas Ave
Colvin House
Galena St
Wea
Cuba
Philippines
West State St
West Third St
Kewanee
New York St
Aurora
State St
Chienxe
Ordway St
Inquire
Nash
West St
Seddaw Fok Sale
Yeor
Steph
Harlem
Call Win
Clement
Eid
Bell City
Acme Bay Press
Tenry Sehimertman
Bree
Tnquire
Ottawa Street
Loton Gherry St
New Bart
Inquite Cor
S.G
Dlorse and Waren
Fok
Phinton
Avergy Tar
Graham
Salem
Phildreth
Sali
Vaiow St
Scient Ave
Elk St
Win. Walton Nephews
Exchange Street
Ginlena
Gadena Street
S. Brown
Gaudena Ave
Orreist
Rogin House
Float Street
Maddern
Daquire
Pha Pour
Armory Hall
Veirdee
Lou Dia
Alt
Taderi
Luwrs
Olen
Buyis
Tober Tr
Troy Puein
Mivcatt
St. Mes
Isemy
T. Koen
Teetitis
Lingaire Abe
S.S. S
S.S.S
Nature
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Columa
Wall St
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
D. Stover
H. H. Antrim
R._ G. Shumway
Henry Baler
Pressman
Age't
State Bank
Freeport
Ill
R. G. Shumway
A. & Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. H. Stealy
D. C. Stover
Fred Dorman
W. Hagner
Henry Baier
Homer F. Aspinwall
Also Savings Department
German Bank
C. O. Collmann
J. S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. T. Rawleigh
W N. Cronkrite
John 8. Collman
First National Bank
O. B. Bidwell
Wm. C. Wright
A. Bidwell
J. M. Clark
Ass’t Cashier
John Burrell
Loaenh Emmert
C. H. Little
C. B. Bidwell
Boyd P. Hill
Addison Bidwell
M. V. B. Bilson
L. Z. Farwell
D. F. Graham
Second National Bank
Illnoits
M. V. B. Elson
J. F. Fair
Reuben Silegfried
F. Graham
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Graham
J. N. ‘Galloway
F. E. “Schaertfer
S. H. Webster
E. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
J. N. Gallow
Bop
Schaeffer
J. Wells
John 3
Trunck
FE. Mayer
J. F. Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
R.R
Illinois Central
R. R
John F. Daly
R. Island
CINE
West Bella Artiva
Rock Island
Davenport
Milwauket
Maha
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Sweatt
Ageas
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
Traina
Sea Freeport
Chicago Express
Q. R
Forrestor
Forreston
W. R. East Bound
Ieee T
Chtc
R. P. Eckert
Attorney At Law
Stephenson Street
I Llinoia
Attorneys AT Law
W. N. Cronkrite
Stephensons St
Freeport, Til
Wagner
Anzeiger Building
C. A. Ruthe
Carpenter and Contractor
Omics
Stephenson St
News
Rockford & Interurban Bwy
Balott
Fara
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