Illinois coal miners and operators deadlock over referendum
Springfield April 27 The state convention of Illinois coal miners and operators adjourned after a deadlock over two issues. A referendum will vote on a closed shop and a shorter working period. If both sides reject current terms, a general strike could follow. Returns must be sent by May 5 with results counted at state headquarters. The session grew tumultuous as delegates pressed their positions.
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Mlinois
United Mine Workers
Coal Operators’ Association
Walker
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Toledo
Tota
Oo Breged
Earch
Coal Operators ® Association
Bogan
Three of Four GAR Founders Die in Illinois
Pecatur M April 2T Isaac Nalkin a veteran newspaperman of central Illinois and postmaster at Fulton by appointment of President Lincoln in 1862 is dead at here. He was a Republican editor who helped form the party in Decatur and was said to have first suggested Lincoln as the party's candidate. He helped organize the first Grand Army of the Republic post and set type for its first ritual.
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Isaac N @alkin
Central
Unois
Grand Army of the Republic
Futon
Binein
Decaatur
Republican Party
Modes
Linsein
Paris farmer's illness linked to preventive treatment case
Paris, April, Francis Waigtt of Shiloh township in this county faced a medical case after exposure to a preventive treatment from the Wasteur Institute. A dog bite led to hydrophobia symptoms developing in a man whose sore opened, with complications arising within days.
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Paris
Francis Waigtt
Shiloh
Wasteur Institute
Chocteas
Tomas
Sao
Woman shoots husband over purchases in Belleville home
In Belleville UL on April 27 Mrs Lucinda VeWwensie, 50, shot and fatally wounded her husband after a quarrel over purchases and criticizing style. Neighbors reported the incident. Mrs VeWwensie is jailed awaiting further action.
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Belleville
Lucinda VeWwensie
Reckford Alderman Arrested in UK Case
Reckford Alderman Beckford faced arrest in April in the United Kingdom. Edward FL Carty was charged with attempting to divide or hinder a lawful process for advancing a fraternal act. Aldermen TL and PL TL Revitoids and to Wo Panison tendered their resignations as aldermen.
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Reckford
Beckford
Adder Edward FL Carty
Mace
Panison
Proctor the Chief Factor Intervenes in War Debate
Washington AP reports Sen Proctor Via sought to press the navy issue through the president while Smith interrupted to say Proctor Via aimed to precipitate the war with Spain. The senate interruption centered on this pivotal moment described by Swit via a vivid anecdote.
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Sena
Beveridge
Smith
Indiana
Senate
Proctor Via
Spain
Speech In China on War Conditions Sparks Tension
A fragment notes officials deny conditions on the ground, while a speaker argues the speech intensified fears and helped precipitate conflict. The dialogue hints at rising wartime rhetoric and diplomatic strain without detailing a specific event.
Dinner at Copenhagen Court Hosted by Levetzan Couple
Minister of foreign affairs Levetzan and his Albany-born wife hosted a dinner at their residence in King Edward and Queen Alexandra with King Frederick and Queen Louise. The Danish regal family and thirty other prominent figures attended. The dinner was served on silver and gold plate.
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Athen Levetzan
Charles Monuiton
Albany
Edward
Alexandra
Frederick
Louise
Danieh Regal
Guatemala Officials Report Plot Against President Cabrera
A state department telegram from Guatemala City states seven bodyguard members who attacked President Cabrera were executed along with ten others implicated in the conspiracy to assassinate the president. The message originated from the Guatemalan minister and confirms a swift crackdown on the alleged plot.
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Washington
State Department
Catemarhi
Hehiaike
Guatemala City
Cabrera
Efahto
Train Jumps the Track Near Canisten
A wreck occurred when the express train plunged off the rails while passing Canisten, injuring one person. Investigators believe a broken tire on the engine may have caused the crash.
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Ertetain Noode
Fie Chace Express
Canisten
Esiaty Niles Ann
Geore
sPehtly
Navigation at the Soo Opens in Sault Ste Marie
Navigation at the Soo opens with the arrival of steamers Montecat and Wino Canadias from Collingwood to Port Arthur marking the start of the season. Harbor officials report heavy traffic ahead as fresh shipments of furs and supplies reach the port.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Rich
Aparil
Nivieation Furs
Collingwood
Port Arthur
Twenty killed in Mexican rail collision near Shrine
Twenty eight persons were killed and fifteen seriously injured at Giargantai Stelios eight kilometers west of Maltesiati on the main line of the Mexican Railway. A collision between an freight train and a special excursion train tore pilgrims from the Shrine of crmoadatupe.
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Mesien
Giargantai Stelios
Maltesiati
The Educated Man and the Shape of Education
A reflective piece arguing education comes from social intercourse and life experience, stressing the transforming power of Christianity and personal development. It cites Kingsley and George W. Martin, noting education varies by individual and influenced by use of faculties. The excerpt contrasts learned status with practical, active education.
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Charles Kingsley
Flo
George W. Martin
Boston
A Costly Nap In Totborn Dam Tale Of Cromwell Spies
An October evening tale centers on Totborn at the old dam where a weary boy on a sweating horse delivers letters to a post near the Creat North road. Cromwell’s spies pursue him revealing a fatal letter from King Charles and a web of conspiracies culminating in executions and peril for many involved, with colorful local detail.
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Tin Dan
Husland
Tay
Bnet Cromwell
Warelamd
Letudom
Crarmiwell
Cromwell
Charles
Injuries Mark Youth in Harsh Winter Tale
A fragmented excerpt from Youth's Companion recalls a violent sequence where a teen of fourteen suffers frostbite cutting toes and a nose tip after escaping on a horse. By twenty five, he loses much of his right foot and endures further wounds from a drunken assailant and a Dakota sheller, including the loss of fingers, a joint, and an eye.
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Wien
Tie
A Marked Discrepancy in a Divorce Case
A wife seeks divorce from Tom Merivale claiming years of neglect and abuse. The lawyer discovers a misprint in papers listing Thomas I. Merivale as dead and later helps rewrite filings. The ruse backfires when the husband arrives, a tension erupts, and the couple reconciles after a staged bereavement reveal.
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Tom Merivale
Tie
Aiiidin
Thomas I. Merivale
Thomas Sh
Merivale
Earoiie
Tom
Thomas DD
Anita Merivale
Thomas
Merrivale
Wise Avenue Nurseries Catalog Ad In West Freeport
JOLIN M. WISE offers trees shrubs vines evergreens small fruits and varied stock. Get prices and seedy stock from The Wise Avenue Nurseries located in West Freeport on Electric Far Line. Both phones.
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Jolin M. Wise
Wise Avenue
West Freeport
Burdett Piano Tuner Takes Orders at Brown & Dollmeyer
Local piano tuner J. Burdett calls on Brown & Dollmeyer for instrument servicing and accepts orders by phone at 394-4a0.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Disclosed
The Daily Journal announces city wide home delivery available at ten cents per week.
Sheridan the King of Umpires and His Legendary Career
Sheridan the king of umpires with a 24 year career wears a light mask and protects the catcher from foul tips. Once a ball player whose arm failed, he became a premier arbiter in the American League noted for perfect attendance, high salary, and unparalleled strike calls.
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Tommy Connolly
Silk O'Laughlin
Tim Bluist
Tim
Jack Sheridan
Sheridan
Hack Sheridan
Armusemient
Sherrys
Pitching Novelties of Philadelphia Twirlers
In pursuit of pitching novelties two Philadelphia pitchers lead the charge Moren with his knuckle ball and Ritchie with his serpentine curve have crafted deliveries said to trouble National League batsmen this season Moren’s knuckle ball relies on a firm grip between thumb and fingers causing the ball to drop sharply after a moderate speed while Ritchie’s curve is released loose granting a straight rise that bends away like Mathewson’s fade away Both have shown success on spring work and manager Murray expects Moren to help clinch wins while Ritchie’s trick remains largely untested on the road
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Moren
Ritchie
Chesbro
Tarry T Tlowell
Liebhardt
Dygert
Corridon
Philadelphia
Murray
Phillies
Quitielder Coles Poised to Surpass Pied Cobb
Bill Ross of Houston American Writer argues Quitielder Coles from At custa Will will grow into a superior player than Py Cobb, predicting a brighter future for Coles and elevating the rival comparison in local sports commentary.
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Bill Ross
Quitielder Coles
Atcusta
Py Cobb
ALL BOYCOTTING IS ILLEGAL Carson Ney Spada Vine
A court decision involving EB Bronsot Giolitiedd and workers discloses a ruling about boycotting and the ability to seek damages. The Tower court newspaper record notes that the unincorporated group could not be sued, with remedies and attached funds discussed.
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Ney
Nevidia
Leyecotts
Ustitveag Ao
Boyecote
Bronsot
Giolitiedd
Tae Linus Fee
Thednatistetel
Baseball Reforms for 1908 Pitchers Must Not Soil Ball
Baseball reforms for 1908 prohibit pitchers from rubbing the ball in the dirt delaying play. The plan aims to stop dirty ball handling and speed up games. Special instructions will be given to major league park policemen to arrest spectators who toss pop bottles onto the field during games.
Bats Must Not Be Whirled About Umpire Order
A new rule bans throwing bats after a hit as baseball officials moved to curb dangerous conduct. President Harry Pulliam issued the directive to umpires and Ban Johnson is expected to adopt the rule.
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Harry Pulliam
Ban Johnson
Credit to Those Who Score Runs in Sacrifice Hits
The proposal credits batters who drive out long flies and score runners from third base, arguing it will simplify scoring rules by recognizing sacrifice hits more broadly.
No Attempts to Rattle Pitcher Coachers Told
Officials warn coaches to keep remarks about base runners and not to rattle pitchers. Umpires will promptly quell any attempts to disrupt the pitcher’s concentration this season.
No More Loafing Between Innings Reform Enforced
Ban Johnson introduces a rule requiring teams to run on and off the field at the end of each inning. The measure will be enforced to speed play and maintain order between innings.
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Ban Johnson
Women Fans to Remove Hats in Baseball Leagues
A united effort will be undertaken in every American and National league Brandstand to urge women spectators to remove hats, aligning with theater etiquette and improving sightlines at games.
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National League
No Yelling by Peanut Venders at Games Sparks Reform
Peanut vendors will be banned from yelling and shrieking at fans during games. The reform aims to keep noise down and keep fans comfortable while the match unfolds, hoping to improve the environment for spectators and players alike.
White Wings induces Wee Willie Sudhoff to time
George White Wings Tebean succeeds in getting Wee Willie Sudhoff to sign with Louisville after previously failing to secure him for Kansas City. Sudhoff had refused last season but attached his name to the Louisville contract this year.
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George
White Wings
Tebean
A Masculine Definition in Casual Student Wonder
A fragmented note questions why the term eligible bachelor is used for a well dressed man seen as a good looking fellow. The text suggests a playful, informal take on social dating norms and uses misspelled phrases.
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Paliiiypare Fo Bey
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