Bank cashier’s adopted son blamed for 65000 shortage
Chicago reports a bank shortfall tied to cashier Richard Noelek, adopted son of August Saehn. Noelek vanished after cashing deposits with checks drawn on Saehn. Saehn, 58, vows revenge, not legal action, as he recalls lavish care that funded Noelek. Depositors faced losses while no official arrest was made.
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Chicago
Richard Noelek
August
Saehn
Noelck
Saehin
Milwaukee Avenue
Richard
Sudden crisis ends in river plunge on freight train
Danville Illinois December 21 H Schoonover a Chicago and Eastern Illinois brakeman leaped from a freight engine into the Iroquois river during a river crossing after a several minute talk with the engineer and fireman. He disappeared beneath the water and was found dead.
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Danville, AL
H. Schoonover
Chicago and Eastern
Ilinois
Schoonover
Tie
Clifford Is Duly Hanged In Peoria
In Peoria Illinois on December 21 Edward Clifford was executed by hanging after pleas for delay from citizens and Bishop Spalding failed. Clifford had murdered his father after digging a grave for his victim and spending his money in vicious resorts.
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Peoria
Bishop Spalding
Edward Clifford
Clifford
Viet
Supreme Court rules church dwelling not tax exempt
Springfield residents report the supreme court decision that property used as a pastor’s dwelling is not exempt from taxation. The ruling specifies only buildings used by a church to conduct public worship remain tax exempt, in a case brought by the First Congregational Church of Oak Park.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Thieves smash jewelry store window in bold Christmas heist
In Springfield, on a crowded December day, two burglars shattered the plate glass of John C. Pierik’s jewelry shop on the east side of the courthouse square and escaped with diamonds valued at about $10,000.
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Springfield
John C. Pierik
Alfred M Hewlett Dies at Western Tube President at 57
Kewanee United Kingdom report that Alfred M Hewlett fifty seven, president of the Western Tube company, died of paralysis this day.
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Kewanee
Alfred M Hewlett
Western Tube Company
Rescue Work Halted At Darr Mine Disaster In Pa
From the Darr Mine of Pittsburg Coal company at Jacob's Creek a terrible explosion trapped over 200 men. Only six bodies have been recovered. others are located in the entry awaiting cranes for removal.
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Jacob's Creek
Darr
Pittsburg Coal Company
Rescue Effort Delayed by Slate Falls at Ruin Site
Rescue teams 7500 feet from the main entrance report heavy slate and roof debris blocking progress. A temporary morgue is established while work is halted to clear bratticing and prevent further disasters.
Murdered with a Monkey-Wrench in Ellsworth County
Magnus Christiansen a Dane from Kenosha Wisconsin was killed by Archie Wayne eighteen of Kansas City at the M M Sherman ranch in Ellsworth county near Salina Kansas The murder was committed with a heavy monkey wrench There were no eye witnesses and Wayne refuses to talk leaving motive unknown
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Salina
Kan
Magnus Christiansen
Kenosha
Wis
Archie Wayne
Kansas City
M. M. Sherman
Ellsworth County
Here
Wayne
Collision injures four on L&N trains near Calera
Four persons were injured and several passengers cut or bruised in a collision between a southbound passenger train and a northbound freight train one mile south of Calera on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The worst injured are Engineer J. D. Ways of the freight train and J. D. Long, a tramp, both of whom may die.
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Calera
Ala
Louisville and Nashville
Engneer J
Long
Market Prices for Livestock and Hogs in East Buffalo
East Buffalo traders report cattle receipts at 20 cars and slow market conditions for hogs with heavy weights. Hogs price at 4.60 to 4.50. lambs good to prime fetch up to 6.40, yearlings 5.00 to 5.25, wethers 4.50 to 4.90, ewes 4.25 to 4.60, calves 4.00 to 9.25 depending on grade. Hay prices listed for timothy and mixed lots.
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Minois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
Fast Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. C
School Board Candidate Defends Education Record
Homer Floyd faced doubts about his fitness for the school board seat due to early education lapses yet his first official speech won praise. He listened to recitations with grave interest then told students that judging correctness was the teacher’s job, praising District No. 3 pupils for prompt answers.
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Homer Floyd
Teen couple elope from Kentucky thwarted by police in Evansville
Emma Whitledge fifteen of Dixon Kentucky proposed to her lover Herman Max seventeen after being thrilled by her brother's wedding. They eloped to Evansville but were intercepted by police and will be held until their parents arrive.
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Evansville
Ind
Emma Whitledge
Dixon, Ky
Herman Max
Gas price cap ruled unconstitutional in New York
New York December 21 Judge Tlouh of the United States circuit court held the legislature’s bill fixing gas sales at 80 cents per thousand feet in New York City unconstitutional.
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New York
New York City
Tloueh
United States Circuit Court
Chicago Board of Trade Quoted Prices and Hogs and Cattle
Chicago markets report Wheat prices opened high and closed near parity with quotes in the 0.89914 to 1.055% range for various futures. Corn and oats show mixed futures with bids around 57% for May and 12.60 for May cash. Lard and short ribs quotes shift modestly, while cash grain sales list No. 2 red and No. 3 red winter wheats with various cent figures. Live stock and poultry receipts show 35,000 hogs with prices around 4.40 to 4.45 for heavy shipping and prime fat cattle quoted near 6.25 to 6.50 for fat cattle.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Dee
Deisia
Cured by a Typewriter and the Reform of a Stenographer
A Brooklyn citizen recounts how a compulsive drinker could be cured by the steadying influence of a typewriter. An office head punished a stenographer by swapping letters making him fear his own copy and sent him to the Adirondacks to brace up. The cure was complete and he never drank again.
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Adirondacks
Nyuor
Brooklyn
Norways Supernatural Spirit World In Sailors Folk Tales
The essay argues Norwegian character is rooted in a pervasive belief in demons and spirits guiding every facet of life from weather to fishing. It notes fishermen and peasants fear Draug demons of the sea and describe Finns selling fair weather, reflecting a culture steeped in superstition and myth.
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Norway
Northland
Jonas
A Very Dirty Collar Trial at Melbourne Magistrates
Sue Moon, described as a Chinaman, faced Melbourne magistrates charged with working after 2 pm on a Saturday, in breach of the factories act. He claimed he washed only one collar after closing time. The chairman doubted the excuse as insufficient. Moon was fined 2.50 dollars after which he quipped that the factories act made Chinese men lazy.
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Sue Moon
Melbourne
Sue
The True Bohemian and Its Mood
The True Bohemian describes the core trait as perfect carelessness. Phil May is cited as a true bohemian figure, as is the Shifter who is O'Shea, Wallis Mackay, and possibly not William, noted for his brilliant brother. The bohemian avoids work unless inspired, cares not for money, and mocks fame.
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Phil May
O'Shea
Wallis Mackay
William
Manimon
Gossip and falsehoods spark talk in Washington Star
A brief exchange quotes Miss Cayenne debating gossip and truth, noting the harm of accepting all rumors as fact while recognizing the prevalence of falsehoods in public discourse. The Washington Star reflection highlights skepticism toward hearsay and the value of critical thinking.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Attractiveness Debated In Artful Evening
A social scene centers on Miss Smythe whose color and drawing skill prompt remarks. One observer asks if she paints while another notes her striking appearance. The mood is admiring and hushed as the circle focuses on her talents.
Woman's Hour of Distress Over Fashion Gowns and Hats
A woman named Bettha voices frustration at the modern fashion scene as women must confront wearing similar gowns and hats. She describes the situation as distressing and exasperating, noting the uniformity of attire while boarding a Broadway car.
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Betth Ua
Broadway
The Way of New York Theater Prices and Bribes
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal and Dallas News discusses theater ticket costs in New York and extra charges for food and lodging. It quips that buyers pay two prices for tickets and bribes for meals, with additional charges for carriage, driving home, and expulsion from the house. The piece ponders whether knaves or fools perform greater karma across two centuries of experience.
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New York
Louisville Courier: Journal
Dallas News
Tyburn Tree's Ride to the Famous Old Gallows
A historical note recalls Tyburn Inne at Ita east corner and the 1760 hanging of Lord Ferrers for murder. Horace Walpole described the two hour mobbed procession from the Tower to Tyburn and the grim ritual, with sheriffs refusing drink to prisoners and the drama of the rope fight. London Sketch notes underscore the era’s decency theatrics amid tragedy.
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Park Inne
Tyburn Inne
Ita East Corner
Lord Ferrers
Horace Walpole
Tyburn
Lord Ferrera
Thackeray
Ferrers
London
Wasted Irony In Prosecution Case In London Telegraph
In a London Telegraph report a barrister questions a prosecuting witness about money lost in a lar ceny case. The witness recalls four shillings two sixpences and a sovereign in gold, and quips she once saw King Edward in a carriage.
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London Telegraph
Edward
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills promoted for weak back bladder inflammation backache and weak kidneys sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
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Noelek
H Schoonover
A. M. Hewlett
Darr Mine
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
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Dewitt’s
M. F. Jungerunz
Stephenson Et
McEport, Sul
Tyburn Tree
People's Column
Rice
M.B. Marvin
Court House
Washington
Bradshaw
U. S. Army
Cuba
First St
Dixon
West State St
Rockford
New York St
Aurora
State T
State &T Inquire
State St
O. B. Kling
Exchange St
H. J. Porter
F. Brubaker
Spring St
Foley Street
Freeport
Karoline Carter
Henry B. Witte
Stearns & Zip
Kimball Pitino
T. S. Ryan's
Galena St
OR &Ale
Ordway St
Enquire
Nash
West 1
Ottawin St
Vine Feht
Kimball
Gae Jean St
Bala
Bourgalna
Tos. Ryan
Gulensa Street
Diane
Pougins Ave
Fresport
Lancaster Township
Empire St
Galena Street
D.A. Wolf
Douglas Avenue
OKENT
N. Galena Ave
A. L. Babcock
Clifton Hotel
Ss. Brown
Taatre Stemin
Mlb
Marvin
Oren
Douglas Ave
Doulas Ave
Givace Church
Prospect Terrace
Seeker's
W. P.M. Journal Office
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson
Room
Freeport Gas Light & Goke Co
Florida
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Brazil
Gee
C. G. Schoeffel
Galena &T
F. A. Schulz
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