Road Drag Law Prompts Township Road Maintenance Push
Springfield July 28 A road drag bill passed by the Forty fifth general assembly is now in effect Governor Deneneen notes farmers may be paid for dragging adjacent land while others without drags still travel mud The state highway commission reports thousands of drags in use and plans more bridges and guidance for proper drag practices to improve earth roads statewide.
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Springfield
Taois
Deneen
Forty-fifth General Assembly
Isa
State Highway Commission
EB. J. James
Tniversity of Tinois
James KR. Fulkerson
Jersey County
Lifiyette Funke
Me-Teun
Janmuiury
Mebranury
Ttn
Mt Tull Fin
Stat
Magill Case Moves Toward Trial With Public Uproar
The ex banker Magill and his young wife are en route to Clinton, facing murder charges. Sheriff Campbell defends custody while Fresno lawyers debate trial tactics as public pressure mounts and handwriting experts are considered for potential evidence.
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Cinton
Los Angeles
Cal
I. Magill
Southern Pacific
Campbell
Clinton
Tfl
Magill
Ato
Boxtons
Armour
Stite
Miller
Pinkerton
Akeney
Miter
California
Cook County
Billek
Hay
Lightning Strikes Auto. Doctor Narrowly Escapes
Dr BE A Sullivan of Amboy reports a near death from lightning while driving three miles north of Amboy. A bolt blew out two cylinder heads, disabling the car. He was only mildly shocked, but his arms burned. he credits gloves for his escape. His companion, Jon Monahan, was unharmed.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Medical Authorities
The makers announce that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak nervous rundown and pain racked women contains no alcohol narcotics or habit forming drugs and is backed by endorsements from leading medical authorities. A booklet detailing the ingredients and professional approvals will be mailed free to anyone sending their name and address to Dr. Pierce Buffalo N Y.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Sea Bathing in Cuba Warns Against Temptation
A Washington Post piece recounts a Havana sea bath experience that ends in painful, unsafe conditions. Readers are advised to resist sea bathing in Cuba due to rocky baths, crabs, sharks, and unsanitary sewers draining into the sea.
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Cuba
Havana
Malecon
Yadado
United States
Bilas
Washington Post
Great Lakes Cities Lead U.S. Urban Growth
The Great Lakes cities including Chicago Cleveland Buffalo Detroit and Milwaukee along with Duluth and Superior form a dynamic urban bloc with rapid growth low death rates high home ownership and strong savings bank deposits. The region is portrayed as prosperous active and enterprising per the Cleveland Leader.
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Great Lakes
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Detrait
Milwaukee
Duluth
Superior
Lake Erie
America
Agua Group
The Piano Construction Draws Materials From Many Nations
The article notes that forty eight kinds of material enter into piano construction and that these components come from numerous countries worldwide. The piece highlights global sourcing and the craft behind piano making.
Lawyer Speaks for Haywood Murder Case After Delay
Lawyer Rohardson pleads for Wilton Dy’s life as Tay 23 jurors hear closing arguments. He questions confessions and ties to press influence while defending the accused and noting Blue Standard ownership of many Cosiro Alenes techs. The defense asserts the suspects had no role in the explosion and highlights wartime tensions.
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Ida
Tay
Rohardson
Wilton Dy. Traswood
Atcornon Court
Riehe Ardson
Stencenberd
Pinkerton
Blue Standard OW Company
Bioker TV
Smo
Curta Elatin
Tichardson
Hill Sues Ti Over 10 Million Profit From Railway Deal
Clarence Venner of New York sues James J. Ti claiming he profited from illegal stock deals tied to Great Northern and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railways. The suit alleges stock purchases at about 10 a share and requests disgorgement of over 10 million dollars. The case references board pressure and stockholder rights. In a separate Delaware Maryland peninsula note, clergy salaries rise amid good crops, with several pastors seeing pay boosts.
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St. Pat
Clarence
Chicago, Barlington
Withington
Den
Delaware and
Maryland
Turooka mine disaster and global notes from wartime era
Reports recount 400 miners lost in a tunnel explosion at Torooka Papin with accompanying notes on international events. Mentioned are naval figures from the War of 1812, peace conference delegates, French US trade figures, and various local incidents.
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Torooka
Papin
Tito
Norah
Thiladelphia
Atnistus Rodney MacDonatah
Thais Madiouiiele
United States Navy
Lake Chinaplang
New York
Armsterdian
Wilhelina
United States
Barts
Seoul
Agate
Chayford
Vernon
Lehbind
Wisby
Mdins
Owhids
Gingpetsatt
Tralians
Truth
Toisneile
Tan
Taave
Melillt
Morocco
Knoox Automobile Co
Springfeld
Mass
Potlow
Daleth
Pwo
Menthy
Aris Figarotas
Price von Buelow
Genin
Wittery
France
Germay
Treasury Department
USGS
James Wilson
Cinetioathaml
Russia
Yale
Liggust
Purloined Library Vessel Quest and Corsair Passage
A historic library once among the world’s great collections was bought in 1800 after an owner’s death. A London bookseller sent three ships to transport it but corsairs attacked one vessel and dumped the cargo of books and manuscripts into the sea.
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Lotden
London
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Dulletin
Losteites
Inn
A. C. Knorr
Offiog
Rice Building
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Camp Lincoln
Wilnois
EB. Z. Lang
Egypt
Deipen
Spring Valley
Pullin Hunster
Nash
Swanson
Oak Place
Rosie O'Grady
Chicago and Western Indiana Triallroad Company
Secretary of State
Third
House
DEL
Chicago and Western Lodiana Railroad
Frank Whiting
Daly & Ovorus Trenvett
Peoria
K. Whiting
Clreged
Vehkreeiy Afas
Aether
Miss Istled Ait
Dasatie
Haywood
Richardson
Boise
Hill
The
Great Northern
DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephanson Street
S. J. Burdett
Tucer
Brown & Dolinteyer' Gor
Harriet M. Burbank
Piavo
Grove St
Bdder
Daily Journal
Ayer
Jowest
Puck
Michigan
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Galena
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Coal Pile Savings Bank
Peck-Williamson
U Iara
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