Financial fees case tests state against former treasurers
State seeks restitution of nearly 300000 in fees from Henry Wulff and Floyd Whittemore. Judge Shirley allows amendments to argue Supreme Court dicta, while the case parallels the state attorney’s fee ruling. Police pursue a famous desperado linked to the July 1 assault and murder in Springfield. Mexican War Veterans set Oct 11–12 meeting in Pana Illinois. Censers seize an anti Semite tract titled Own with Amnesty.
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Springfield
Henry Wulff
Floyd K. Whittemore
Shirley
Circuit Court
Hay
Shurley
Wulff
Whittemore
Supreme Court
Wulf
Deneen
Stead
Desperado
Fehr
Benjamin Lederlie
Jethro Stogdall
Chester
Mexican War Veterans’ Association
Pana
Ill
Censers
Tower House
Man Catches Fire In Dearborn Street Disturbance
In Chicago July 9 William Schoen a hat cleaner caught fire on Dearborn Street. Panic followed as crowds fled Monadnock Building while bystanders doused him with water. Police officers Fitzgerald and Rooney were burned while helping. He carried hat-cleaning chemicals that ignited. He likely will recover.
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Chicago
Wiliam Schoen
Monadnock
Chicago Emergency Hospital
William Fitzgerald
John Rooney
Galesburg Chautauqua Opens With Notable Speakers
Galesburg Illinois July 9 Many people are camping at the annual Galesburg Chautauqua assembly opened with a lecture by Henry Clark of Galesburg. Dr Thomas Mc Clarey of New York delivered his famous lecture The Man with the Hoa. The feature will be an address by Governor Frank Hanly of Indiana. Dr Frank W Gunsaulus of Chicago will speak on the choosing day.
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Galesburg
Swindling Suspects Target Cairo Checks
A flood of cashier's checks drawn on the Lumberman's Exchange Bank Cairo Alabama have been sent for collection, though no such bank exists in Cairo. Many checks were cashed and sent from banks in Colorado Iowa and other western states.
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Cairo
Lumberman’s Exchange Bank
Lumberman's Exchange Bank
Colorado
Iowa
School Superintendent Chosen in Joliet Scandal Era
Girard's T. Smith of Moline has been named school superintendent to replace N. C. Dougherty, jailed in Joliet for defalcations totaling 780000 dollars. The post carries an 8000 dollar annual salary, up 500 dollars from before.
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Peorig
Girard
T. Smith
Moline
N. C. Dougherty
Joliet
Thresher Explosion Kills Boy Near Jacksonville HI
A threshing engine exploded on farmer Charles Johnson’s land west of Jacksonville killing 9 year old Roy Caldwell and fatally scalding Roy Libbey while lightly scalding three others. Caldwell and Libbey were blown about forty feet by steam and hot water.
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Jacksonville
Charles Johnson
Roy Caldwell
Roy Libbey
Caldwell
Tibbey
Song for Revolution in St Petersburg Prompts Censorship
July 9 report notes The Twentieth Century has published a poem by M. Amfitentroff titled The New Marseillaise. The work, deemed subversive, was confiscated and suppressed. It is linked to Maxime Gorky and described as an appeal to armed revolt urging workers to rise under red banners.
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St. Petersburg
The
Russ
M. Amfitentroff
Russia
New
Marseillaise
Maxim Gorky
Hemenway Attacked Over Rail Rate Amendments Debate
Bryanville Indiana July 9 Senator La Follette publicly challenged Senator Hemenway over opposing amendments for interstate rail rates. La Follette spoke at Avansville Chautauqua on railroad rate legislation and proposed an amendment allowing ICC to hire engineers to estimate railroad value and maintenance costs to set a fair rate. He read Hemenway’s votes against the amendments and listed several proposals Hemenway opposed.
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Bryanaville
Ind
la Pollette
Hemenway
Unite DI
Wisconsin
Latollette
Avansville
Tie
Senate
Hemeenway
Got What Was Coming to Rim
On a Wilmington to Stedman excursion train a man from Autreyville named Elliston opened fire in a crowded coach. He wore two loaded revolvers and had a jug of whisky between his legs. Passenger Bledsoe fired, killing Elliston and ending the threat.
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Charlotte
N. C
Wilmington
Stedman
Elliston
Autreyville
N.C
Bledsoe
Hillston
Birmingham Marks Chamberlain's 70th Birthday
All Birmingham observed a holiday on July 9 for the 70th anniversary of Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. The city wore decorations as Chamberlain sent a message to the empire urging humane treatment of foreigners and fairer treatment of Britons at home.
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Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Empire
Forelgners
Fate Led Him to Death in Bellfonaine Factory
An explosion at the Portland Cement company in Bellfonaine Ohio killed John Scott, the superintendent for work, and an unknown man who had entered the factory seeking him. The blast occurred as the two men confronted a coal grading machine, ending both lives instantly.
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Bellfonaine, O
Portland Cement Company
John Scott
Ster
Scott
Fire destroys apartment house. two victims die
Buffalo New York July 9 fire partly destroyed an apartment at Rhode Island and Fourteenth. Mrs K N McKinnon a widow and her daughter 20 year old Ence McKinnon and 5 year old Mary McKinnon perished in the blaze.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Rhode Island
Fourteenth
K. Nf. McKnnon
Ilorence McKinnon
Mary McKinnon
Student Drowns While Riding Through Flooded Road
Nicholas P. Niedere of Hastings, a St. Paul seminary student, was drowned when, riding along a road partly overflowed, his horses were frightened and threw him into deep water. The incident occurred near Hastings on a sunny July day.
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Hastings
Minn
Nicholas P. Niedere
St. Paul Seminary
Baseball Scores From Saturday and Sunday Games
Baseball scores reported for multiple leagues across Saturday and Sunday. Results include Cincinnati 18 over St Louis 4 in the National League at St Louis, Pittsburg 5 over Chicago 0, Brooklyn 12 over Philadelphia 0, New York 5 over Boston 4 in 9 innings, and Sunday Cincinnati 1 over St Louis 0, Chicago 8 over Pittsburg 1, plus American and Association and Western results with various city matchups and scores. Also listed are additional games in progress or concluded with tallies for Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, Detroit, New York, St. Louis, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Toledo, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Sioux City, Omaha, Des Moines, Pueblo, Denver, Lincoln.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Tpittsburg
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Allwaukee
Louisvile
Western
Sioux City
Omaha
Tdancola
Des Moines
Lincoln
Pueblo
Denver
Postage Carriage Costs Prompt Inquiries On Second Class Matter
Washington July 9 Henry D Qlauste secretary of the commission to inquire into and report to Congress its conclusions on the second class mail matter has announced the first session at the Holland House New York at noon October 1 2006 The report shows postal costs for the year ended June 30 1905 at about 167 million with revenue around 1535 million Second class matter yielded only 0 18661754 of revenue while comprising two thirds of mail handled The commission aims to examine cost alignment and classification changes and potential amendments to law Hearings will be limited to three representatives per national organization with other publishers represented by fairly representative individuals.
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Washington
Henry D Qlauste
Commission
Congress
Holand House
New York
Grammer to Avoid Grand Jury Testimony in Rebates Case
Federal officials announced that G. J. Grammer traffic manager for New York Central west of Buffalo would not be called as a witness before today’s grand jury. They said the government will not allow high railway officials to claim immunity from prosecution by being compelled to testify.
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Cleveland
G. J. Grammer
New York Central
Buffalo
Grammer
Gift for Baby Prince by United States Colony
The youngest Hohenzollern, infant son of Crown Princess Frederick William, is to receive an ornamental silver cup from the United States colony. The cup will bear the stars and stripes and the eagle of the United States in recognition of the infant’s birth on the Fourth of July.
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Berlin
Frederick William
United States
Base Ball League Ends In Indiana After Failures
The Interstate Base Ball League comprising Fort Wayne Marion Anderson Kokomo Lina and Marion C has ceased to exist. The league folded due to the inability to secure a successor to Mint Mich and the suspension caused by the Bay City Quicks club failure.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Marion
Anderson
Kokomo
Lina
Mint
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Promoted
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as pleasant reliable pills that never gripe and are sold by all druggists. The copy emphasizes quick relief and urges readers to obtain them for daily use.
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DeWitt
Local Docket Applies to Wisconsin Towns and Agents
A notice lists towns including Burlington Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kansasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Stourton Walworth and Waukesha tied to a new rule or regulation. Agent B Sweart signs the brief advisory detailing the scope and compliance expectations.
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Ee Penian
Burlington
Elkhorn Delavan
Fontana Kansasville
Kilbourne
Madison McFarland
Stourpon
Walworth
Waukesha
Pepo
B. Sweart
Labor leader appointed to high railroad post in labor move
Oyster Bay announces the appointment of Hi a Clark of Cedar Rapids Iowa as grand chief of the Order of American Railway Conductors. He will join the Interstate Commerce Commission with a salary of 10000 dollars per year. Clark has led the Railway Conductors' Brotherhood for sixteen years and is praised by colleagues senators and labor groups.
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Oyster Bay, N
C.frest Cort
Roosevelt Pea
Hi. A. Clark
Cedar Rapids
The
Order of American Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clark
Arrest Warrant Issued for John D Rockefeller
A Cleveland officer delivered a warrant from Hancock County probate court charging John D Rockefeller with a crime punishable by up to a year in the workhouse or a $5000 fine. Rockefeller in Compiegne France dismissed the matter, saying he would not worry and that everyone must work, with or without the workhouse.
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Cleveland, O
John 1. Rockefeller
Cleveland
I. J. Troves
Hancock County
Findlay
Compiegne
France
John D. Rockefeller
Ohio
Spectacle as 4000 Chinese volunteers parade in Shanghai
Four thousand Chinese volunteers, drilled for months, march through flag-decked streets of Shanghai in khaki uniforms. Officers wear swords while the rank and file present a smart appearance. After the parade, the soldiers are entertained at the yamen of the total.
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Ah Lin
Shanghai
Lords to the Scrap Heap
David Lloyd George, president of the board of trade, told Shotley Spa, Durham, that worn out parliamentary machinery meant the house of lords should be placed on the scrap heap.
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Lords
London
David Lloyd- George
Board of Trade
Shotley Spa
Durham
House of Lords
Zulus Surround Rebels in Wimyati District Victory
Natal troops have surrounded and defeated a rebel body in the Wimyati district near Durban Natal. About 547 rebels were killed with few escaping. No white casualties reported.
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Durban
Natal
Wimyati
Nation hears of reforms and deaths in scattered notes
Outline reports muting railroads and stock shippers to curb cruelty in interstate transit. Minister Rev Nathanial West dies in Washington at age 62. Navy holds plans to repair the old ship Constitution dating to 1817. Benjamin Barnes becomes Washington city postmaster. Waters-Pierce suit seeks 2 million dollars for alleged conspiracy. Manila cholera remains unchanged. Russia famine data show 127 counties unfacted. Austro-Hungary bans Servian cattle and canned meats from Servia. John Schidlofski killed by electricity in Massachusetts prison. Dr J I Johnson elected president of Northwestern Scandinavian Singers. Albert and Charles Bollin drown at Silverlake. La Follette to campaign for Speaker Tenroot in Milwaukee. Singer Manufacturing to build a 36 story New York building.
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Rogers
Thoron
Pulaski County
Ark
Waters-Pierce 611 Company
Manila
Russia
Austra-Hungary
Servia
John Schidlofski
Massachusetts State Prison
J. I. Johnson
St. Paul
Northwestern Scandinavian Singers’ Association
Albert
Charles Bollin
Silverlake
Erlanger
Lialollette
Tenroot
Milwaukee
Singer Manufacturing Company
New York
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promises Cure for Chronic Ailments
A vintage ad touts Dr Caldwell’s laxative Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation biliousness neuralgia headaches stomach trouble and related illnesses. It claims swift relief and restoration of health with money back if it fails, with prices 50c and $1.00.
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Caldwell
Reform Forces Must Lead In Control Of The Party
Reform factions push to seize control of the party structure with calls for leadership change and a shift in policy direction. Activists argue for replacement of current leadership to reflect reformist aims and electoral priorities.
Ex Senator Bryan Letter Signals Reform bid
Washington July 9 ex senator James J. Jones of Arkansas, former Democratic estimates chief for Bryan, received a Stockholm dated letter from Bryan offering to run again if reform advocates control the party, seeking Jeffersonian democracy across government and a better ticket. In California and Washington notes follow with robberies and shootings in Yosem ite valley, Seattle, Auburn, and Auburn mining town Last Chance.
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Washington
United States
James J. Jones
Arkansas
Wiliam J. Bryan
Bryan
Reforma
Auburn
Cab
Charles Dorka
Sealons
Frank Tillotson
Wome
Wiliam Politka
Tillotson
Milotson
Dorka
TM Hilotson
Johnson quits Bryan bid for 1908 presidency
Cleveland July 9 Mayor Ton L Johnson resigns from the 1908 presidential race in a letter to William Bloge secretary of the Bryan reception committee. He accepts the chairmanship of By meeting and accuses corrupt funds of denying Bryan the presidency. In Dublin Richard Croker says Bryan is the only Democrat candidate.
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Cleveland
Ton L. Johnson
William Bloge
Wiliam J. Bryan
New York
Bryan
United States
Tnee
Dublin
Richard Croker
New York City
Bryan Owas
Theosophist Lyman J. Gage Moves to Point Loma Colony
Lyman J. Gage former secretary of the treasury has left finance to reside permanently with the Point Loma Theosophical Colony led by high priestess Mime Tingley. He has long been known for his occult leanings in Los Angeles July 9.
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Lyman J. Gage
Los Angeles
Cal
Secretary of the Treasury
Point Loma
Mime
Tingley
Senator Depew Recovers From Nervous Breakdown
New York reports that Senator Depew, absent from Washington almost the winter due to a nervous breakdown, has practically recovered. He plans no resignation and may take a summer trip to Europe, resuming work upon returning, with a possible win within a week or two.
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Washington
Fle
Senate
Isorope
Secretary Wilson Arrives in Chicago to Discuss Inspection Changes
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture arrives in Chicago with a corps of assistants to confer with government inspection superintendents on changes required by the new inspection law.
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Chicago
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
In Honor of His Mother Crown Prince Ohu Granted Solsthale
Englishwoman Miss Ada Musprave presented Crown Prince Ohu with the estate of Solsthale on Gaodoe island according to the Christiania correspondent of The Daily Telegraph.
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London
Christiania
Daily Telegraph
Ada Musprave
Ohu
Solsthale
Gaodoe
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as the pleasantest no opiate remedy. Sold by all druggists, it promotes easy dosing for children and adults seeking a non narcotic relief.
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Kennedy
Czar and Kaiser to Meet
London reports a meeting between Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas is expected next month according to a St. Petersburg telegraph. The anticipated talks aim to discuss alliance and European balance amid rising tensions.
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Czar
Kaiser
London
St. Petersburg
Pribane Teleemiphs
Willie
Nicholas
For Sale of Residence on Galena Avenue Bargain Deal
For sale my residence at 235 N. Galena Ave with steam heat city water sewer gas and barn. House in first class condition sale possible for part or whole lot. Grand bargain opportunity at once contact DEHN Stephenson &t 12dtt 44.
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N. Galena Ave
D. Dehn
Stephenson &T
Root cause headache cure advertised in Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a scientific treatment for splitting headaches, claiming it cures headache dizziness and constipation without dangerous after-effects. It markets the product as the only perfect cure and offers money back if it fails, sold by all druggists for 50 cents or $1.00.
Freeport Woman Praises Dean's Kidney Pills in Testimony
Mrs. Clara Ziders of Freeport testifies to kidney relief after long illness. She reports insomnia, back pain, and dizziness improved after taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Emmett's drug store. After finishing the box, she feels healthier than in years and encourages others to inquire. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the product at 66 cents. Remember the name Dean’s and take no other.
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Freeport
Clara Ziders
Dean
Emmett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Stephenson County Republican Convention Called for 1906
By order of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee the voters are urged to meet at The County Club in Freeport on August 9 1906 to nominate candidates for County Judge Clerk Treasurer Sheriff and Superintendent of Schools and to elect a chairman and committee members Delegates will be chosen August 4 1906 and will be instructed for the leading candidates in each office The total delegates equal 244 with districts and committeemen listed for each township and district Also delegates will vote in the primary for Republican delegates to State 13th Congressional and 12th Senatorial conventions
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Stephenson County
Republican County Central Committee
Tinois
Freeport
Taois
Elpers
Rmm
Frank Harris
Charles &.,Berger
R. D. Kuehner
P. A. Molter
Distrit
Beo B
Tmimms
John RR
Waddell
W. J. McCann
J. Fy. Puir
Harlem
Ist
Thomas Rigney
W. I. Brady
Brin—Joseph Richard
Kent
Frank Erwin Wis
West Point
C. F. Houser
H. C. Houser
Waddams—Wim, Kalley
Buckeye
F. W. Clingman
Dakota
Jason Clingman
Rock Grove
David Meiner
Oneco
A. C. Ebe
Winslow
K. V. Gage
Cece Ee Das
Asa
Iss
Winslow Seeeeen
Florence
Cerens
Ith
Silver Creek Seace
Ridott
Lancaster Vee
Rock Run
Wn . Eckert
W. D. Mack
Oakland
Court House
Owen T. Smith
Freeport Water Company
First National Bank
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