Weather Outlook For Midwest Tonight Through Friday
The Associated Press reports Illinois will see showers and thunderstorms tonight with possible Friday activity and a slight cool down Friday afternoon or night. Iowa forecast shows partly cloudy skies with showers and storms tonight and east Friday, warmer in the central region and cooler in the northwest tonight, with a slightly cooler Friday. Wisconsin expects showers and thunderstorms tonight and possibly Friday, with warmer conditions tonight.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Iowa
Wisconsin
Supreme Court Upholds Local Option Law
The Illinois Supreme Court declares the new local option measure constitutional in the McBride case. The ruling affects three saloon elections held under the law and could have moved millions from prohibition districts back to saloon territory.
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Eby
Associated Press
Springfield
Supreme Court
McBride
Winois
Cleveland Is Not So Well
Lakewood New Jersey April 23 ex president Grover Cleveland is not quite so well today after stomach trouble he remains at the Lakewood hotel with his apartments kept open Mrs Cleveland who went to Princeton yesterday has returned to Lakewood
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Associated Press
Lakewood
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood Hotel
Cleveland
Princeton
Mine explosion kills four at Esworth Colleries
Four miners were killed and three seriously injured when an explosion rocked the Esworth Colleries mine in Esworth early today. About a hundred others narrowly escaped death as they fled the blast and ensuing chaos. The disaster, reported by the Associated Press from Pittsburg, prompts investigations into causes and safety measures at the site.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Esworth Colleries Company
Esworth
Nebraska lumber dealers enjoined by high court ruling
Lincoln April 23 The Nebraska state Lumber Dealers association was permanently enjoined by the supreme court and restrained from all acts aimed at eliminating competition in the sale of building materials.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska State Lumber Dealers’ Association
Supreme Court
Hold Up Men Loot Indiana Club House Safe
Four masked gunmen burst into the Indiana club house in Hot Springs Arkansas early today. They forced occupants to line up and rifled the cash register taking from five thousand to ten thousand dollars before fleeing.
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Associated Press
J Hot Springs
Ark
Indiana Club
President nominates Purdy and Cowles for posts
Washington April 23 the president sent to the senate nominations for United States district judge for Minnesota Milton Dwight Purdy and for rear admiral Captain William S Cowles.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
United States
District of Minnesota
Milton Dwight Purdy
Willian S. Cowles
Bucket Shop Felony Passed by Assembly in Albany
The Albany assembly passed a bill making bucket shops a felony. The measure now goes to the governor for approval.
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Associated Press
Albany
Senate
Assembly
Lynching of Joseph Simpson in Skidoo Cal shocks area
Los Angeles reports Joseph Simpson who shot James Arnold last Sunday was lynched at Skidoo Cal last night. The incident follows Arnold’s killing and underscores tensions in remote communities.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Joseph Simpson
James Arnold
Skidoo
Cal
Investigate Death of Babe by Rockford Authorities
Rockford investigators probe the death of a five day old baby found at the electric power house site. The infant’s body is described as well developed and no clues have been found, leaving the case unresolved.
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Brockmeier
Harlem Avenue
East Front
Rockford
Change of acts at Bijou this week draws praise
The Bijou shows a company that altered its acts for the balance of the week. The performance is meritorious and worthy of the big patronage accorded the forepart of the week, as noted in the Journal's want column.
Democratic Governors Candidates Rally at Illinois Convention
Springfield April 23. The Democratic state convention opened at noon with reports heard from district caucuses and temporary chairman Free P. Morris, who will chair as permanent president. Three governor candidates active today are Douglas Pattison James Hamilton Lewis and John P McGoorty all with open headquarters boosting campaigns.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Free P. Morris
Watseka
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
James Hamilton Lewis
John P. McGoorty
Chicago
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
Chviounia
Democratic State Central
Greerve A. Cooke
Chientyeo
Pree P. Morris
State Committee
George I. McConmueh
Cook County
Veter Littledvick
Sereea Ea Brs
Party Platform Debated At Illinois State Convention
A spirited preday session at the Illinois Democratic state convention in April debated drafting a party platform now versus delaying until September. Delegates chose leaders and prepared to nominate presidential electors and candidates for trustees of the University of Illinois amid clashes over the liquor question and personal liberty themes.
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Forivetiobdl
McCoorty
Chicago
United Soieties
Convention Endorses Prvaim in Brayan Tennis Debate
The convention pledged support for William J. Prvaim as the strongest candidate and instructed delegates accordingly. Delegates from Minnesota were urged to respond with applause, while Chicago figures discussed control of the state committee and possible Denver contests if adjournment failed. A demand for postponement and talks by federation representatives surfaced amid a tense session, with procedural arguments over timing and party unity.
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William J. Prva
Didi
John Sup
Minnesota
Roser . Sullivan
Cideago
Troma
Ganventinca Ds
Bresan
Denver
Brelitiss
Ilies
Wits Dield
Mary Boi
Erate
Ly Ordur
Contested Democratic Convention Hints at Denver Delegation
A faction urged adjournment as Judge Prentiss and allies threaten a protest and a contesting delegation to Denver if present proposals fail. Cook county delegates are deemed essential. a split unfolds over governor nominees with Lewis, Togan, and Regerson Bowlware in the fight for attorney general and six at large delegates to Denver chosen. The scene shifts as business matters pause in New York after six delegates are selected.
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Prentiss
McMahon
Mealligan
Federation
Denver
Cook County
Judene Prentiss
Werner Regerson Bowlware
Peer
Jota VY Togan
Taylorville
Hela Wrest
Beauetess Pattison
Freeport
Amd Dehic
Goorty
Campaden
Primillion Lewis
Vhicigo
Gs Om de
Joe Kern
Edward 22
Donne
Adlai EF Stevenson
BL Bowes
Tragedy Near Belvidere Ends in Double Self Inflicted Shot
Rockford April Yo.ee Morris Bengston a farm hand at the Caves place shot his sweetheart Sigrid Appleholm at the Gus Swanson farm six miles west of Belvidere and then killed himself. Appleholm 19 was shot three times in a lover’s quarrel ending in the fatal tragedy.
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Rockford
Ee Morris Beneston
Caves Place
Sigrid Appleholm
Gus Swanson
Belvidere
Miss Appleholm
Bengston
Swanson
Swansons
Conflict Reported Over Freeport Fair Plans
A street rumor says there will be no fair this year unless others take charge. Jamies Regner blames the Freeport Business Men's Association for blocking ads for the premium catalogue. T. H. Hollister offered to lead efforts, possibly doing much of the work himself. Local exhibitors value a fair site for the city, and doubt will endure if the association persists in blocking action.
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Jamies Regner
Freeport Business Men's Association
Fair Association
T. H. Hollister
Juis
Freeport
Business Men’s Association
Investigation at Rockford Probes Local Power Firm Clash
Investigating commissioners in Rockford Hawaii request testimony from Central Heat and Power officials as part of a probe into an alleged hold-up. The firm began in opposition to Rockford Edison and was later acquired by it. Aldermen and former council members are expected to testify.
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Rocckford
Central Heat and Power Company
Rockford Edison Company
North Dakota
United States
South Dakota
Minnesota
Charles D. Knowlton
Freeport Plans Extensive Park District and Playgrounds
A Forward looking article urges Freeport to establish a city park commission and a broad park systemIncluding large parks driveways and regional nature trails near Pecatonica Yellow Creek and surrounding towns The plan aims to protect land for public use and attract residents and visitors by linking parks with streetcar routes while citing examples from Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago as benchmarks.
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Park Commission
Illinois
Pecatonica
Yellow Creek
Tiarlem
Florence
Striver Creek
Lancaster
Breeport Park Commission
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Troy
Binghamton
Syracuse
Albany
Walthan
Schenectads
Dayton
Chester
East Orange
Newark
New Bedford
Grand Rapids
Seruuton
Dine Addams
Treetuy
Chitauso
Hatadral Park
Cedarville
Cotes
Ce Vetcatel
Plassioutds
United States
Chile
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