Investigation at Minds Asylum for Feeble-Minded Children
A Springfield committee probes Lincoln’s Minds Asylum for Feeble-Minded Children, detailing overcrowding and tragic conditions. The 1906 census shows 400 inmates aged 40–50 with various degrees of impairment. Descriptions of the institution portray brutal segregation, dehumanizing wards, and a system focused on rote labor rather than cure, with little chance of release.
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Springfield
Forty-fifth General Assembly
Atnte
Minds Asylum
Lincoln
John W W. Hill
Edward Hope
H. O. Ireland
John P. Mctlerty
Walter I. Manny
John J. McLaughlin
Chicago
Down
Wilinois
A. T. Bowen
Springfield News
Witnets
Taneolu
Thinois Asylum
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold by Jungkunz Drugstore
DeWitts Little Early Risers are advertised as the best pills known. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephen son Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Citywide Daily Journal Delivery Details
The Daily Journal is delivered to every part of the city for the week.
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Daily Journal
the Daily Journal
Lisbon Crisis Sparks Public Backing for Royal Murder
London reports from Lisbon claim public acquiescence to the assassination of the king and crown prince as a just act, with few seeking justice for accomplices. The Standard notes republican papers advocate punishing the equerry Piquetta for killing an assassin, while crowds debate adoption of criminals’ children and potential government crackdown as the premier party travels from Bordeaux to an unknown destination, likely Italy.
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London
Standard
Lisbon
Prines
France
Marseilles
Moarseilles
Dian
Senmbhor Prince
Bordeaux
Dide Cranel
Sendor
Gore
Italy
Unclear early report on Mississippi incident promptens response
Fragmented account from Jackson Mississippi describes a confrontation involving soldiers returning from Crookhaven. Corporal Desire Arts was seriously injured, Adjutant General Arthur sustained injuries, Miller was roughhandled, and Albert Paciview recalls soldiers acting to aid a black man during the raid.
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Arthur
Rodeo
Lini
Eee
Cugetatu
Albert Paciview
Doenuontitia
Tyeelett
Sa Phe
John Sharp Williams Beaton Elected Democratic Committee Chair
The report notes John Sharp Williams Beaton in Washington has been elected chair of the Democratic committee, with opponents including Gypta Sharp Willis and others. The scene references positions within the party and notable figures in the House minority.
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John Sharp Williams Beaton
Washington
Po Lloyd
Mou
Coberesstotia
Ennipaten Coumulttee
Pte Wis
Gypta Sharp Willis
Treasury cites silver price rise amid new duty decree
The treasury department reports a higher silver price with officials noting a rise in value. The notice outlines a new rate per fine ounce and indicates adjustments in current market expectations for precious metals.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for Piles Sold Here
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for piles and sold by Wm. E. F. Junugkunz, druggist, at $5 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. EF. Junugkunz
Stephenson St
Paris Cafe Promise Ends In Doctor’s Mysterious Move
Walter Tisdale, a young American, dines in a Paris cafe with two Indies. A mysterious gentleman helps cover a bill then joins the party for the night. The doctor, claiming Guillotin ancestry, signals a planned morning operation that leads to a chilling disappearance and a public note of Gavitz, wife murder.
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Walter Tisdale
Paris
Champs d'Flicter
Tisdale
Tle
Terese
M'Sieu
Asien
M'stew
Guillotin
Spe
Ile
Mlle
Micheau
Mile
Mre. Muichean
M. de Paris
Gavitz
Mibbes Machen
Noeman D. Willette
Ely Cream Balm advertised for nasal catarrh remedy
A dated advertisement promotes Ely Cream Balm as a remedy for nasal catarrh and nasal inflammation. It claims quick relief by applying the balm through the nostrils and notes distribution by Ely Bros at 660 Warren Street, New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
A Grateful Guest
A New York Press excerpt narrates a tale of friends in hardship who, aided by a guest, endure a period of deprivation while hosting well on the edge of poverty. A visiting woman declines help, citing their extravagance as the cause and suggesting lessons in economy.
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New York Press
The Missing Window Pane and Pacific Coast History Plan
A Rio Grande do Sul cook notes a common kitchen paneout and servants’ routines. Professor Meary Morse Stephens aims to organize a Pacific coast history academy, with the Oregon Historical Society already backing the scheme.
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Rio Grande Do Sul
Paradise
Rio Grande
Meary Morse Stephens
University of California
Pacific Seaboard
Academy
Oregon Historical Society
Kodol Deemed Best Remedy For Stomach Ailments
Kodol is presented as the best remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach disorders. It is described as pleasant prompt and thorough. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street. The Daily Journal offers citywide home delivery for ten cents a week.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson &J
Stephenson St
Vice Presidents desk in senate chamber praised for order
A descriptive note compares Vice President Pairbanks desk in the senate chamber to a neat top bureau drawer. It details his methodical arrangement of pads pens and blotters with the gavel at his left hand for quick use during debates. An ad for Kodol Dyspepsia and Indigestion relief follows.
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Pairbanks
Senate
Train schedule notes and connections from Freeport depot
J B Sweatt, agent, lists east and west bound trains with numbers times and car services. Notes include buffet parlor car on some eastbound trains No 200 No 202 No 204 No 206 No 211 and Sunday operations and various café and parlor car services. Westbound trains No 201 No 203 No 205 No 207 No 209 No 211 offer similar services with Sunday specifics. Connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit and Milwaukee to Beloit Janesville Madison and beyond are detailed along with freight service notes and a Chicago Express No 14.
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N. W
East Bound
Lyv
Freep't
West Bound
Ly.Chic’ge. Ar.Freep't
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Rock Island
Davenport
Paassenger
Chicago
Janeaville
Kansas
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Pointe
North
South Dakota
J. B. Sweatt
Dabiatte
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Kansas City
St Joseph
Fr. Dodge
Dubuque
Baggaga
WM. Neese
J. P. Elmer
G. P
St. Paul
Rockford & Interurban Rwy
Freeport
Elgin
Aurora
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H. J. Mooge
Chicago ST
Bright's
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People’s Column
Stephenson Street
A.C. Thomas
K. Care Journal
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Cuba
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Dixon
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Staite St
State St
Girlt Edge
Ste Reds & Zlpf
Lena
HH. A
Lancaster Township
Choice Town Farms
Rite de le Yovom
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Town
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TOR Bali
van Buren St
Clark Ave
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Toten St
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Lidtt
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Rie NP House
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Baequine
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Avanos
Binetie
St. Burrai
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Zoialiy
Newport
Brewster Hotel
Vialin
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Baptist We Vlc
Ceru Bourds
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Deland
Business Directory
BANKS
D. C. Stover
H.H. Antrim
Shumway
Henry Baler
Rman
State Bank
Ill
R. G. Shumway
A. S Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. H. Stealy
Fred Dorman
W. Hagner
Henry Baier
Homer F. Aspinwall
Savings Department
First National Bank
M.ah i B. Elson
Farwell
V. Pres
D. PF. Graham
THE
Second National Bank
M. V. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
J. F. Farr
Reuben Siegfried
D. F. Graham
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Graham
J. N.galloway
Br. E. Schaeffer
H. S. Webster
E. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
J. ON. Gallowa Bi. Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John Aninele BE. Mayer
J. K& Kramer
W. J.schwarz
H. S&. Webster
W. N. Cronkrite
Stephenson $T
Freeport, S
R. BP. Eckert
Attorney At Law
D&w
Wagner
Angelger
Chicago and
Spring Street
C. A. Ruphe
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
Otee
Stephenson Bt
Ottftee
Illinois Central
R. R
Omaha Lim
St. Paul Lime
Dodge
Sioux City
Ft. Dodge F
Omniba Lin
St. Paul Lim
South Bound
Decatur
Paysenger
Dodgeville
John F. Daly
BT. P. R. BR
R. Island
Acine
Assenger
Mtarroll
Depar
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
South Freeport
Chicago Express
Rosenas
Forreston
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