Favors From Railroads Extended to Officials Across Illinois
An Illinois newspaper exposes the broad reach of railroad passes handed to officials, employees, and their networks. Thousands of passes are issued yearly to state, county, and city leaders, shippers, and agencies, with a potential multi‑million dollar annual loss to railroads.
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Illinois
Springfield News
State House
Sbig
General Assembly
Board of Equalization
Ilinois
Supreme Bench
Boards of Supervisors
Boards of Education
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf Coast
Chicago
Railroa
Cekage
County officials call for tax audit after irregularities
Local officials demand a county audit amid unclear finances. Investigators examine authorities and records while residents await findings on possible misallocation and governance concerns.
Baseball Leagues Set New Rules and Schedules
National and American leagues adopted measures to curb rowdy play and adjust drafting rules for minor leagues. The National League will play 154 games from April 12 to October 12, while assessing a single drafted player per team at $1,600. Minor leagues across classes B, C, and D see drafting price increases up to $750 and adjustments across divisions.
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New York
National League Baseball
League
National League
American Association of Minor Leagues
Gift for Him: Freeport Woman Urged to Buy Chico Cigar
H J Moogk tells Freeport women the proper gift for smokers is Wadsworth Brothers Chico cigars. He claims Chico's win over ten cent cigars, endorsed by cigar judges in Freeport, and notes demand rises with Christmas. Buy now to pick shade and strength.
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Freeport
H. J. Moogk
Wadsworth Brothers’ Chico
Beat Judges of Cigar
H. J. Moogh
This Date in History Highlights from 1485 to 1904
Events include Catherine of Aragon birth in 1485, the 1582 Gregorian calendar adoption in Paris, Isaac Walton’s death in 1683, T H Perkins born in 1764, Josephine divorce in 1809, Washington DC offices burning in 1836, Bonaparte remains moved in 1840, US-UK postal treaty in 1848, National Republican league in 1887, reciprocity talks with Japan in 1891, and Massachusetts explosion deaths in 1904.
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Catherine of Arragon
Henry VIII
Paris
Isaac Walton
T. H. Perkins
United States
Empress Joseph
Washington, D. C
Bonaparte
Cherbourg
Great Britain
National Republican League
New York City
Japan
Massachusetts
Hale and Well at 74
Geo W Tifft of Troy New York credits Father John’s Medicine with curing a heavy cold settled on his lungs at age 74. He reports rapid improvement after a few doses and praises the medicine as effective for throat and lung troubles with no alcohol or poisonous drugs. The ad notes availability in Freeport and asserts curing pneumonia and consumption.
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Geo. W. Tifft
Troy
N. Y
Father John
Rivar St
Ather John
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Electric Bitters Cured Kidney Inflammation Sufferer
W M Sherman of Cush ing Me states he was plagued by back pain from kidney inflammation for three months and was relieved after three bottles of Electric Bitters. He declares the tonic permanently cured him and recommends it to other kidney trouble sufferers. The ad claims relief for malaria stomach liver complaints general debility and female weaknesses. Manufactured by Jos Emmert with price stated as 50c.
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W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Jos, Emmert
Catholics enact new church laws at Chicago synod
Archbishop Quigley led changes transferring parish finances to a lay trustees board, with pastor as president, and setting spending caps. The synod approved annual financial statements, trustee oversight, and set pastor salaries by class, affecting about 200 churches in the archdiocese.
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Chicago
Archdiocese of
Quigley
Qugley
Rome
Baltimore
Archdiocese of Chicago
Dressy suits offered at inviting prices by local tailor
A local merchant tailoring shop, John S. Harpster, advertises dressy suits at 25 27 and 30 dollars. The items are described as up to date, best quality and durable, inviting customers to choose from a choice selection.
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John S. Harpster
Mrs. Austins Pancake Flour Featured at Meecerts
A local promotion highlights Mrs. Austins pancake flour as the best of all at the Meecerts store event. Shoppers sample the product and praise its light texture and reliable rise.
Christmas Gift Fireworks at E. & W.: Santa HQ Picks
Santa Claus Headquarters presents a vast selection of affordable gifts in every department at E. & W. Store. Shoppers are urged to visit and browse the large, useful offerings ready for inspection.
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Santa Claus Headquarters
Fur Trimmed Conte Collar Buttons and Neckwear Sale
Sale ad lists Fur Trimmed Conte Collar Buttons and cuff buttons with lined initial handkerchiefs. Bath robes range from 3.00 to 8.00. Special lot of neckwear in shield teatk bows and strings priced from 25c to 26c and up to 1.00.
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Reese Ae
Shane
Little Sister
BIG Brother
Jeane Pajamas
Santa at E and W Clothing House Dec 16 23
Santa Claus will entertain and listen to children at the E and W Clothing House from December 16 to December 23 with daily hours 11 am to 1 pm 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Children may phone or write care of the store. Exchanges and fittings offered after Christmas. Goods set aside or delivered later. shop early for full assortments.
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Santa Claus
Santa
E & W Clothing
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Board of Trustees
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Cearfoss
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