Mayer Is The Orator Has A Pile Of Authorities
Levy Mayer of Chicago argues to quash indictments charging directors and officers in a railroad case. He contends joint acts by corporation directors and employees cannot stand as one count. He cites Iroquois and Ford theatre disasters to support disjointed liability. Judges Grosscup and others listen as trial continues.
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Charleston
Levy Mayer
Chicago
Grooscup
Traction
Thompson
Mayer
Ruarn
Uwinola Court
Lfe
National High Court
Ford Theater
Washington
United States
Grosseup
Embezzler Youngblood Sentenced In Benton Case
Ransom A. Youngblood once president of the Coal Belt National Bank Benton and the Salem Bank Salem Ark pleaded guilty in circuit court to embezzling 17000 from Coal Belt. He received an indeterminate jail term of one to fourteen years at Chester penitentiary. He faced federal charges and possible five year terms, contributing to the banks’ failures.
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Benton, WL
Ransom A. Youngbrood
Coal Belt National Bank
Benton
Salem Bank
Salem, Ark
Coal Belt Bank
Chester
Younghlood
Maron
Salem
Indiesel
Arkiusas
Atkonesas
Tle
Western Military Academy bans Missouri politician’s son
Jeho Rowe, nineteen, son of a Cape Girardeau Republican leader, was expelled from Western Military Academy after authorities deemed him an unsuitable influence. He was escorted to the train and ordered never to return as an invitation to go home was issued.
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Alton
Western Military Academy
Beruse
Jeho
Lentes
Cape Girardeau
Missouri
Washington voyage of a newly appointed official
A scrambled report describes Captain Now Thistlewood, a representative, departing for Washington to assume duties. Soldiers guard the capital as they travel, following a recent victory. Names like Cheorse AW Sanioh and Witshontissenver appear amid the transportation details.
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Washington
Vira
Adda Post
Crapitain
Thistlewood
Ceieet
Cape
Cheorse
Springfield Farmers' Institute elects officers for year
At the Farmers' Institute Directors meeting in Springfield on February 26, reports from several committees were approved. Officers for the coming year were elected, including President J. B. Mason and Secretary H. H. Medivue, with other names noted.
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Farmers’ Institute
Springfield
Tlingis State Papiners’ Institute
Freud
Tol-Lowine
J. 2. Mason
Léhein
Rockford Firm in Trouble
Rockford WL Feb 26 Stevens & Sons Manufacturing company makers of architectural mill work filed a petition on voluntary liquidation. Liabilities are large with nominal assets of about the same amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Rockford, WL
Stevens & Sons Manufacturing Company
Ubluut
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Sold Nearby
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted as the best pills. Sold by Wim F Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wim. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Su
Confesses a Train Wreck in Missouri
G W Cox of Franklin Junction Missouri confessed to railroad officials that he removed a rail atop Otterville hill fifteen miles east of Sedalia causing a freight train derailment from St Louis. He said he was inspired by a Kansas City paper story of a man who flagged a broken rail for a reward after a near miss. The plan failed when the passenger train did not arrive in time.
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Sedalia
G. W. Cox
Franklin Junction
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Otterville Hill
St. Louis
Cox
Kansas City
Did He Kill the Wrong Man in Italy Case
Denver reports a purported statement by assassin Giuseppe Alio Mario Iarnaccio and Angelo Gabriele claiming Father Leo was not the intended victim. The target was a young Italian priest condemned by archists exiled from Sicily. The killer, upon learning the priest was German, expressed grief and resolve to face the consequences.
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Denver
Colo
The
Post
Giuseppe Alio
Giuseppe Iarnaccio
Angelo Gabriele
Father Leo
Sicily
Avolo
Sieily
Atio
Ohio cheese favored in interstate freight rate hearing
Madison Wis Feb 26 The Interstate Commission heard Commissioner Erickson present a comparative table showing cheese freight from Monroe to Chicago 183 miles costs 28 cents per hundred when shipped in less than carload lots while cheese from the Ohio cheese district to Chicago 427 miles also costs 28 cents. Railroads could offer no explanation.
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Madison, Wis
Erickson
Interstate Commission
Monroe
Chicago
Ohio
Funeral of Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee in Washington
Washington February 26. The funeral of Rt. Rev. Henry Yates Satterlee Protestant Episcopal bishop of Washington was held at the Cathedral Church of the Ascension after which the body was taken to the cathedral close and interred there. The service was conducted by Bishops Potter of New York Gaynor of Tennessee and Mackay Steith of Pennsylvania. Among the mourners was President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Henry Yates Satterlee
Philadelphia tragedy as man kills child then captures
In Phistadelphia on February 26 a jealous nurse named Mary Robinson was walking with three year old Fontaine Lewis, child of her white employer. A negro, angered by suspicions of jilting him, shot the child and fled but was later captured.
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Mary Robinson
Fontaine FL Lewis
Overall Gets This License For Chicago Pitcher
Orval Overall, pitcher for the Chicago NL team, has procured a marriage license to wed Miss Mihelyn Mr. brin son of Chicago. Overall lists his age as twenty seven and his residence as Visalia. Cale Minss Winson is twenty four years old.
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Chiewse
Orval Overall
Chicago
Mihelyn Mr. Brinson
Lis Dee
Visalia
Cale Minss Winson
Improvement Reported At American Tron And Steel Co
Reading and payroll resume at the American Tron and Steel company after a two month freeze. Employment numbers show improvement as the payroll and production reports reflect gains, with workers returning to duty and operations progressing toward normal levels.
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American
Tron and Steel Company
Comptes
Ceade
Oklahoma House Bans Luck Shops and Futures
Oklahoma lawmakers pass a prohibitory measure barring operation of Luck et shops and dealing in futures. Secretary Metcalf accepts twenty six midshipmen’s resignations after midwinter exams fail for promotion. John W. Rogers, trainer for Harry Dayne Whitney’s racing stable, dies of pneumonia in Aiken South Carolina. The Hudson tunnel opening is marked by ceremonies. General Stoessel appeals for a pardon. Montana’s sixteen hour railway workday for train service is upheld as constitutional sub under state supreme court ruling.
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Oklahomat House
Lucketshops
Metcalflngs
Uivald Academsy
John W. Rogers
Harry Dayne Whitney
Aiken
S.C
New York City
Hoboken
General Stoessel
Daily Journal Delivers Local Week to All City Areas
The Daily Journal provides delivery to every neighborhood citywide for weekly local news and notices. The service ensures broad access to community updates, editorials, and advertising across the district.
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the Daily Journal
State Sues Whittemore Estate For 321000 Debt
Attorney General Stead claims 321001.63 owed the state from Floyd I Whittemore late state treasurer bondsman costs and expenses tied to registered bond funds. Supreme court ruled costs are state owed. claims against Whittemore estate age March deadline.
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Springfield
Surpeme
State
C. BE. Lippincett
SION
Thos
B. Needies
Chas
C. Swigert
Silatsat
John R. Tanner
Charles Beeker
Edward 8. Wilson
Rufus No Ramsey
Rufus N Ramsey
Thoag
Supreme Court
Eircuit Court
Sangamon
Pingis
Loyd IK
Whittemore
Henry Wulff
ISTO
Stead
Flowd I. Whittemore
Havythe
Floyd II
Bondsian
Sengamiou
Whith Chias
Triad
Seneral
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold Here
DeWitt’s carbolized witch hazel salve is particularly recommended for piles and is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, at $5 on Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Burglar Reflects on Newspapers After Capture
A burglar captured in the act tells a policeman his faith in newspapers is shaken by frequent reports of cops absent. He says he had read that a copper is never around when needed, a remark that underscores his confidence in impunity.
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Philadelphia Ledter
Moonlight's Power Casts Doubts On Lunar Influence
The article challenges common beliefs in the moon's potency, noting moonlight is merely reflected and far less potent than sunlight. It cites astronomers and Flammarion, estimating that full moons provide negligible heat compared with the sun, and argues intelligent people should doubt a strong lunar impact on earthly events.
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Flammarion
Rhinoceros bird of Transvaal noted in Buffel pikker lore
Among birds uncommon there is the rhinoceros bird or Buffel pikkers, Dutch name of a remarkable creature in South Africa. They accompany large antelopes and rhinoceroses, roam the terrain, pick off insects, and signal enemies with a heads-on-back posture. Its plumage appears satin-like, cinnabar brown with a yellow beak and legs, and a brownish iris effect.
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Transvaal
South Africa
Turner Picture Sold After Provenance Twist
A London woman owned a painting she believed to be a Turner yet dealers refused purchase. A family document later proved it was specially painted by Turner for her husband’s father, and she sold it for £2,250. The story highlights dealer caution in Turner works and rare sales.
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London
Turner
Chambers’ Journal
Definite aim fuels life and education, says mentor
A quoted belief argues that life gains purpose only with a concrete programme or aim. It warns that without a definite goal energy wastes away, talents fade, and effort loses value, citing focus as essential to nurture faculties. It adds a curious note about Leonardo da Vinci enjoying oranges with bread as a simple meal.
The Little Toe to Go
A comparative anatomist argues the little toe is useless and doomed to vanish much like horses’ reduction to a single toe over centuries. He cites evolution toward the surviving middle digit in horses and predicts humans may eventually shed lesser toes, leaving a pronounced big toe.
Proposal Dared Sparks Between Jack and Molly
Jack asks Molly to marry him with fear of rejection while Molly insists that not all jokes are rejected. The dialogue hints at a tender moment where humor and courage intersect in an intimate partnership.
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Jack
Molly
Relief for stomach trouble with KODOL remedy
A medical ad urges prompt stomach relief at the first signs of trouble. It recommends taking KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indigestion after meals, claiming it helps the stomach work properly. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, $5 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
German Bank Freeport Dl Capital 150000
German Bank Freeport Dl capital 150000 dollars with O Collmann as president J S Collman vice president L R Jungkunz cashier A OF Schulte asst cashier and directors D HR Schulte Wm Trembor August Bergman W T Rawleigh W N Cronkrite John S Collman. Interest paid on time depairs.
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Freeport
Cc. O. Collmann
J. S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. OF. Schulte
D. HR. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. T. Rawleigh
W. N. Cronkrite
John S. Collman
First National Bank
Ili
Capital
O. B. Bidwell
Wm. O. Wright
Sneident
A. Bladwell
Cash J. Om. Giri
John Burrell
Joseph Emmert
CG. H. Little
Wim. O. Wright
C. B. Eee Boyd P. Ll
Addison Bidwell
Time Tables for SHAIN EQUIPMENT and Connections
Train numbers 200 to 207 list buffet parlor, cafe, and coach car services on westbound and Sunday-only trains. Connections noted at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Sycamore DeKalb Spring Valley to the Pacific coast. trains 206 204 offer routes via Beloit Janesville Madison and 206 to Belvidere for Sycamore and DeKalb. Additional schedules include arrivals and departures with listed times and routes for Rock Island and Milwaukee connections and Maple Leaf Route services.
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SHAIN
Enat Houne
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madisong
Weary
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Madison
Spring Valley
Rockford & Interurban Hwy
Freeport
Aurora
Chicago
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Crosscup
Youngblood
Baya
Assaeein
Heinrichs
Saya
Coste
Wisconsin
Bishop Satterlee
Dastard
Civil Service Board
Theury
Hit
Oeneh
Deneen
Frank D. Whipp
Suditer
Fred A. Busse
Civil Service
Witness Civil Service Commission
West St. Louis
Mathers
Aittratig
Assi
Armachitte Painters Co
Phiuthers
Toreler
Pystead Culture
Plattia
Phstaeus
Plies Chin
Caisar
Ehier Corte
Chieses Springfield
Ast St. Louis
la Cee Ee Cay Book Keepers
Ny Bakers Het
Cory Sorter
Carpenters
Promest
Koneers
Thissieer
Flouseratheers
HJ. MC
Jungkun
Ely
Catarh
Hossa
Ely Brothers
Rata
Leonardo da Vinci
People's Column
NTRP
Blue Tso
PS Niles
Phancock
ASTEL
Holmes, Tolle & Eanns
Bio Stephenson Street
Weeldin
Furst-Me *Naxe Co
Etty
SATR
Ingdatra
Kitng
Barehard
Lincoln Ave
Fatt Sal Root
Miss Goats
Clark Ave
Newey
roVer
Borate
Nusit
West St
Donieres
Nod
Marks
Stockton
Stepternson
Uatom
Root
Gadena Aves
Eur St
Win
Walter Nephews
Lode
Dave Atice Nedhge
Pevadee
1St Wastington Street
ML BE
Bradshaw
Lee
Galena Avert
Caitena Street
Bidgiuidre
Drew
South
Galena
Pebek
Lark
Davtier St. Inquire
N. Gadena Ave
Torent
Ty Fk
Dpatire Jd
J. Bur Pour
Lu Armory
ORENT
Regine
Medote Mills
Spel
Age Roupire
John Stoskupt
Los'f
Dictar- Beather
Ariayt Set Wath
St. Rae Uri Tay Thids
Uordadiws
VAL Blatz Brewing CO
Deliv
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
Stover
H. H. Antrim
R. A. Shumway
BANK
Ill
R. G. Shumway
A. S. Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. B. Areaty
D. C. Stover
Fred Dorman
W. 2
Wagner
Henry Batter
Homer F
Anchnerea Also Savings Department
Hilson
JL N. Galloway
EL Schaeffer
Hoos
Webster, Wrenasurer
de Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
ISSA
J. On. Galloway
Fof Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John Joe Prunek
FR. Mayer
J. & Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
H. Lebster
Attorney AT Law
R. P. Eckert
Stephenson Street
Lan
Anzeiger Building
Chicago and
Spring Streets
C. A. Rethe
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
Stephenson Sr
New
R.R
Illinois Central
BR. R
John F. Daly
R. Island
Racine
Mt Carroll
West Boung
Rock Island
Deper
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Polars
North
South Dakota
J. B. Sweat
Maple Leaf
South Presport
East Hound
Chicago Express
Amy
Weat Bouné
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Dubuque
Eagine
WM. Nerse
J. P. Elmer
C. Bo & QR
Forrestorm
Arrivua
Forreston
Dally
BEL Bovis Lidia
Dodge
Stoux
Dodie
St. Pau
Decatur
N.W
West Bound
Chic'ge
Seeah
Seas
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