Deneen argues for 20 million bond to fund Illinois waterway
In a magazine article Governor Deneen urges voters to approve a $20 million state bond issue to develop a Deep Waterway from Lockport to Utica linking Lake Michigan to the Mississippi. He cites vast estimated horsepower, potential annual financial returns, and the public value of water power, urging constitutional amendment and public support for the project.
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Mrs Thaw Sues Over Hotel Eviction Incident
Mrs. Harry Thaw files a suit in New York seeking 50,000 damages from a hotel manager and guest for alleged neglect and distress after claims he asked her to leave the hotel. The suit centers on how staff handled a confrontation, with Thaw denying serious illness while expressing distress about being asked to depart.
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Dogs Evidence and a Missing Teller Walter Rudd Case
Albert G. Benley recalls a collie named Dick who detects clues in the Walter Rudd disappearance. The dog reacts to Griffin, the bank cashier, and guides a search leading to a murder near a brook. Griffin later suicides as a detective pursues the case. Dick remains loyal to his late master.
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Fraud accusation and public notice from London Tatler
Quotation notes John Dail allegedly taking wearing apparel and warns he must return items or his name will be published. The piece also recounts Gladstone’s candid apology and a remark about apologies not absolving offenses.
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London Tatler
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Deaths and Personal Notices Across County Towns
County correspondents report deaths, movers, and social events in town. Brief notices detail names, ages, and locations, with occasional wedding and anniversary items. Local obituaries and society arrivals feature alongside family milestones and community updates.
Dakota Notes and Visits From March Events
Local correspondent reports visitors and travel among Dakota residents and neighbors from Freeport Davis and Oregon. Notable items include a death of Andrew H Stahl aged 87 reported, remembrances for memorial services in Lena Lutheran church, and various calls, visits, and house cleaning advisories as spring begins.
Rainy Cedarville notes and local moves in March
From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville March rainy season proves mild so far. Emanuel Utz moved to Mrs Sophia Haases farm northwest of Red Oak. Campbell family to spend summer in Paskin Wisconsin. Cromley sold gray team to eastern shipper. Rubendall Freeport on business. Mack Soliday moved to home here but will work in Freeport. Sermon on temperance praised. Mrs Catherine Buchers birthday dinner. Eugenia Eisenhauer moved to village home. Marion Vore Dakota visited. Ina Strayer to bear a girl in Independent Telephone office. Rutter family and Graham family from Freeport visited. Alfred Kellenberger sold household goods and plans to move to Texas.
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Harlem Correspondent Notes Local Goings On
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corners March 00 Arthur Rosenstiel of Freeport visiting parents Sullivan hauling sand and lumber for new house and barn James Madden having lumber sawed for new barn Waite recovering from slight illness Crank Rosenstiel and son Ernest called at Bl eroy Bert Albright bought a fine rubber tired buggy
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Bert Albright
Notice to settle accounts at First National Bank
Public notice from Frank S Trickey requesting debtors to call at the First National Bank to settle accounts, dated 4-2dlw, at Freeport.
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Saving the Babies in Ghent Mills and in New York
In Ghent many mill workers’ wives face high infant mortality rates. A philantrophic physician opened a free school and clinic for mothers, with nurses teaching feeding and care, plus a dispensary and playgrounds. deaths fell from 333 per 1000 births to 1 in 25. An American philanthropist funds a similar School for Mothers in New York. The monster bakery at Essen showcases automated bread production with 70 workers across two shifts, producing 25,000 large and 25,000 small loaves daily, under heavy machinery and with modest wages.
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The Night of Blindness Poetry Insight
The piece reflects on the night as a realm of wonder and contrasts it with the night of ignorance. It cites a quote about blindness and seeing being shaped by imagination and courage, attributed to Lielen Keller in Century.
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Protect Your Property From Cyclone Destruction With Policy
The advertisement highlights satisfaction in safeguarding property against escalating cyclone damage. It offers a wind protection policy at $6.00 per thousand for five years, arguing long term protection is worthwhile. The speaker invites a call or office visit to arrange coverage.
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