Wayman Drops Heads in Basket in State’s Attorney Shakeup
Chicago dispatch reports State's Attorney John E. W. Wayman announced new assistant state's attorneys Thomas Marshall Jeremiah Sullivan I Lungren Victor Arnold Zach Hoffheimer as part of a broader office shakeup resignations were requested from George W Underwood Leon Zolotoff and Charles S McKinley. New stenographic head Bert E K Betts succeeds Charles L Binns. Wayman clashed with Frank J Loesch over primary fraud cases.
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Chicago
John E. W. Wayman
Thomas Marshall
Jeremiah Sullivan
I. Lungren
Victor Arnold
Zach Hoffheimer
Waynan
George W. Underwood
Leon Zolotoff
Charless. MckKinley
Marshall
Sullivan
Wayman
McSurely
Mr. Wayman
Union of Teachers Faces Board of Education Skepticism
Chicago, Dec 8. President Schneider of the Chicago Board of Education rejects the idea of a union of public schoolteachers and principals modeled after London’s Teachers Association. He warns against labor unions among public employees and jokes about a potential schoolchildren’s union opposing teachers.
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Chicago Board of Education
Chicago
Schneider
Board of Education
Teachers’ Association of London
London
Bullet Hits Bed in Golden Gate Leader Narrowly Escapes
Fairfield WL December 8 William 8 King a Golden Gate drainage district commissioner had a narrow escape when revolver shots were fired through his bedroom window at his home. A bullet pierced the bed covering. King led the anti saloon movement and aided in bootlegger prosecutions.
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Fairfield
William
King
Golden Gate
Schoolteachers sued over boy’s alleged injuries
Bloomington reports a suit filed by William E. Burke seeking 10000 pounds damages against Sherman Cass and Miss Anna Kelly for his son’s alleged injuries from whipping. A prior suit yielded 1800 pounds in damages. Cass served six months in jail after refusing payment, drawing national attention.
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Bloomington
Sherman Cass
Anna Kelly
Tolone
William E. Burke
Cass
Interurban Motor Car Service Inaugurated by Chicago and Alton
The Chicago and Alton railroad begins a thirty day test of an interurban motor car service between Bloomington and Dwight. This marks the first competition of its kind by Illinois steam roads and introduces a newly secured car for the route.
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Chicago and Alton Road
Bloomington
Chicazo and Alton Railroad
Dwight
Hinois Steam Roads
Canton Prohibits Sunday Baseball
Canton DL December 8 there will be no Sunday baseball next year unless the ordinance is changed or not enforced. The council passed without discussion the ordinance ordering Sunday closing of baseball grounds pool halls bowling alleys and theaters.
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Canton
Testimonial planned for Bishop Muldoon in Chicago
In Chicago a $40,000 testimonial is expected to be raised within days for Bishop Muldoon who will resign Chicago duties on December 15 to assume the see of Rockford.
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Muldoon
Chicago
Auldoon
Rockford
Kin sella Recovering From Appendectomy
R J Kinsella president of the Springfield Baseball association is rapidly recovering from an operation for appendicitis in a Springfield hospital. The report says he is cheerful and progressing well after the procedure performed in early December.
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Kinsella
Springfield
R. J. Kinsella
Springfield Baseball Association
Nominating a president through the years
The text traces presidential election changes from joint voting for president and vice president to separate ballots after a constitutional amendment. It notes that electors were not always chosen by popular vote, with early practice favoring legislative selection before 1800 and widespread popular vote adoption by 1528. It cites Colorado in 1870 as an example, ending with an incomplete remark.
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Colorado
End of Presidential Nominations by Congressional Caucus
The article describes how from 1200 to 1824 presidents were chosen by congressional members in caucus. In 1824 the electoral college failed to choose, sending the matter to the House. In 1828 Tennessee nominated Andrew Jackson without caucus input, while Adams was nominated by the old method, ending congressional caucus nominations.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Congressional Caucus
John Quincy Adams
Argument Over Proposal Sparks Heat Then Joy
A couple in the parlor quarrel over a suspected proposal, the woman hysterically exclaims she anticipated the moment, and the man reassures her. They plan to tell her mother they were right, and the mood shifts to triumph and reassurance.
Napoleon in disguise halts stage triumph with paint mishap
The Journal des Debats recalls Napoleon and Duroc visiting the Porte St. Martin to see L Homme de Destin with Eugene Chevalier as the man of destiny. An oil paint accident in the box provoked a furious outburst, leading to the play never being produced again and Chevalier never portraying the role.
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Journal Des Debats
Napoleon
Duroc
Porte St. Martin Theater
Eugene Chevalier
Destiny
Chevalier
Man of Destiny
Passengers May Use Force to Prevent Overcrowding
A Marylebone court ruling states a passenger in a full railway carriage may push away others trying to board. The judge said conductors must prevent overcrowding and may use reasonable force. passengers may act for themselves if needed.
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England
Marylebone
Bishop’s Road Station
Swede miner keeps digging to strike pay dirt
A Milwaukee Free Press tale narrates a Swede miner in the west famed for finding gold by simply persisting in digging. Fellows seek a secret, but Ole admits he does not know a method, he only continues to dig.
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West
Ole
Milwaukee Free Press
Man Orders Steak Then Realizes Missing Teeth
A restaurant scene ends in a comic mix up as a man tells the waiter he has come up empty handed for his purse, only to reveal he means his false teeth, prompting humorous exchange.
Clouds Ashed From Windows Angers Skyscraper Tenant
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports a tenant in the latest skyscraper voices frustration not with heat but with smoke and soot on the windows as clouds of ash hinder light. The janitor asks what the trouble is while the tenant requests action to clear the view.
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Uisville Courier-Journal
Not Like the Play in St. Louis Republic line
A fragment from the St. Louis Republic cites a blunt exchange about domestic life and social expectations. The quote contrasts theatrical tropes with real home behavior, noting a husband’s curiosity and a maid’s evasive family chatter during a feathered inquiry.
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St. Louis Republic
Counterfeiting Guilty Appear in Court Case
A court case finds H. J. Moogh and Wm F Jungkuns guilty of counterfeiting. The article accuses them of passing counterfeit money and compares it to substituting a worthless remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar, a noted cough and cold cure.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkuns
Ward Sewer Final Settlement Notice 1908
On December 7 1908 the Board of Loyal Improvements will settle with the contractor for the 3rd Ward Sewer. Parties wishing to pay assessments before that date are requested to do so. DITTMAR GRIFFIN, Special Tax Collector.
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Sra
Board of Loyal Improvementsa
Dittmar Griffin
Iladiea
John Spiess Buys Geo McCarty Meat Market
John Spiess announces purchase of the Geo McCarty meat market on Stephenson Street and invites old and new customers to visit the shop for his first greeting as owner.
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John Spiess
Geo. McCarty
Stephenson St
Burdett Pianist Presents Hidden Tuning Trial
F J Burdett performs piano tuning orders in a Dolmeyer's Rugne venue. The event highlights Burdett's skill and a peculiar tuning challenge reported in the column.
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F J. Burdett
Tunnery
In & Dolmeyer’s
Rugne
Suita Niceley Preased 0c At Mal Lea Arco
A garbled OCR fragment notes a location called Mal le a with Galena and Van Buren listed, describing an event or performance tied to Suita Niceley. No clear dates or actions are readable. the item reads as a damaged travel or venue note with limited context.
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Suita
Malle’a
Galena
van Buren
Arco
Colonel Cooper in Court for Murder Trial
Nashville dispatch reports Colonel Duncan B. Cooper father of Robin Cooper faced murder charges in court. John D. Sharp, former county sheriff, also on trial for complicity in the Carmack shooting. Robin Cooper, the shooter, was wounded and awaits later trial.
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Nashville
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
Edward W. Carmack
Navy
John D. Sharp
Carmack
Duncan
Cooper
the Tennessean
Democrats Meet in Washington to Plan Next Campaign
In Washington in December a nationwide gathering of Democratic groups including the Bryan clubs began a three day session. Colonel William C. Litter, head of the National League of Democratic Clubs, said the party remains hopeful and will organize an effective opposition before the next national campaign.
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Washington
Dec
Bryan
Ehibt
William C. Litter
National League of Democratic Clubs
Litter
Democratic Party
Train Kills Temperance Advocate in Newark Poll Work
Newark Ohio December 8 Mrs J D Miller crossing tracks to reach polling place to work for the drys local option election struck by a train and killed The death occurred as she headed to help campaign for prohibition measures in the local area
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Newark
J. D. Miller
Weather forecast for Illinois to Indiana
The forecast calls for fair and threatening skies in northern Illinois and Indiana. Wisconsin and Iowa will be warmer with snow flurries in the northern areas. Lower Michigan will see snow flurries.
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Markets Report Seasonal Grain and Livestock Prices
Winter wheat prices range from No. 2 red at 1.0634 to No. 3 hard at 1.05 with slight gains. spring wheat around 1.09. Corn and oats show mixed scales across grades. Chicago live hogs steady to mixed with common ranges for heavy, light, and packing, while cattle and calves post varied quotes. Elgin butter market lists creamery and dairy prices, and East Buffalo livestock shows higher cattle and strong hog and lamb values.
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Chicago
Elgin
Ill
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Tive Stock Commission
Orinos Laxative Claims Cure for Constipation
Foley's Orino li Laxative is advertised as curing chronic constipation and stimulating the liver. It is said to regulate the bowels so they act naturally without continuous purgatives. Names H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Junngkunz appear in the notice.
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Foley
Orino
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Junngkunz
Barrett & Co Engraving Delay for External Goods
Due to the engraving department being fully occupied with in house work, no engraving can be done for external purchases until after Christmas. The notice references Barrett & Co and the work shift postpones orders from outsiders.
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Barrett &Co
Taft's Views on Negro Problem in the South
New York December 8 Taft told a North Carolina society banquet that southern suffrage needs proper qualifications aligned with the fifteenth amendment to prevent domination by an ignorant electorate. He rejected repealing the amendment, urged industrial education, and said the negro is essential to the south, noting ancestors brought here, no country but this, and they are Americans willing to die for the flag. He called for federal noninvolvement in social equality and urged unity among northern and southern citizens.
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New York
North Carolina Society of
W. H. Taft
Africa
South
Taft Attends National Red Cross Meeting in Washington
President Elect William H. Taft, acting as president of the National Red Cross Society, attends the annual Washington gathering. Officers are expected to be re elected. Taft's presence comes despite other commitments, aided by Miss Mabel T. Boardman of Washington, active in the society's executive committee.
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Washington
National Red Cross Society
William H. Taft
Judge Taft
Mabel T. Boardman
Missouri Bank Closed by Examiner in Springfield
National Exchange bank, a major Springfield institution with $100000 capital, failed to open. The closing led to a shooting at President A B McDaniel by F O Oldham, cashier of State Savings bank, narrowly missing Melaniel. Reported rumor tied to State Savings bank’s alleged involvement.
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Springfield
National Xchange Bank
A. B. McDaniel
F. O. Oldham
State Savings Bank
Melaniel
Supreme Court affirms destruction of condemned frozen chickens
The North American Cold Storage company challenged Chicago's authority to destroy about 4,000 pounds of frozen chickens stored in its warehouse. The U S Supreme Court ruled for the city, granting food inspectors the right to destroy condemned food products.
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Supreme Court
Chicago
Washington
Del
United States Supreme Court
Pat Crowe an Evangelist
Pat Crowe, once accused of abducting Holdie Cudahy, the son of millionaire packer, has become an evangelist. He says he has abandoned drinking and now preaches to steer young men toward the right path, continuing his old game in a reformist tone.
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Cudahy
Chicago
Dee
Pat Crowe
Holdie
Packer
Crowe
Two Cars Out of Control Near St Vincent Crash
In St. Vincent Minnesota on December 8 two cars from the Twin Cities derailed after hitting a broken rail. One car carried Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada who escaped unharmed.
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St. Vincent, Minn
Twin Cities
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Camada
Profit in New York Gas Costs and Profits
New York gas cost 68.32 cents per 1000 cubic feet as set by the public service commission and the company reports a profit of 1.68 dollars per 1000 cubic feet.
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New York Gas
New York
Public Service Commission
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted as Health Booster
More people are taking Foley's Kidney Remedy every year. It is considered to be the most effective remedy for kidney and bladder troubles that medical science can devise. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities, builds up worn out tissues and restores lost vitality. It will make you feel well and look well. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Shoes repair notice at A. T. Meier kort location
Bring your shoes to A. T. Meier kort under Second National Bank for repair. The notice appears in a small classified style urging customers to visit for shoe service.
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A. T. Meierkort
Second National Bank
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