Darrow Continues Haywood Trial Address Forestalling Orchard
Clarence Darrow resumed his defense for Jack Simpkins in Bolas July 26 addressing the Haywood jury. He attacked Orchard and the Pinkertons while reviewing evidence and praised Simpkins for remaining in hiding during the trial. The defense’s tone challenged the existing order and hinted at miscarriages of justice.
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Haywood
Harry Orchard
Darrow
Pinkertons
Simpkins
Bolae
Ward charged with manslaughter over Edith Presley death
Detroit July 25 Charles J Ward speaker pro tem of Michigan House faces a manslaughter charge in the death of Edith Presley a proof reader for the state senate at a local sanatorium Prosecuting Attorney Robison said a warrant will be issued while Ward attends his father’s funeral in Duquoin Illinois
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Assoociated Presa
Detroit
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Edith Presley
State Senate
Charles J E. Ward
House of Representatives
Duquoin
Japan Korea pact grants residents appointment power
A convention signed yesterday between Japan and Korea gives Japanese residents authority to appoint nominees to Korean government posts and to hold other powers. It ends anxiety over possible throne or former emperor interference in administration.
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Associated Press
Japan
Korea
Russia Hangs Woman Who Aimed at Officials
Moscow malade Madame romking, who in March tried to kill General Rhe inbot former prefect of police and who in May attempted to murder a political prison inspector, was hanged today. Authorities cite suspected mental imbalance and strict privacy.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Protest Over Meat Prices Triggers Philadelphia Riot
In Philadelphia the Jewish Quarter witnessed wild disorder as women demonstration against kosher butchers over a price increase. The protest escalated amid the city center with clashes reported in the Jewish quarter on July 26.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Weather forecast for Illinois region tonight and Friday
Local rains expected tonight and Friday except in the northwest. Sunrise at 4 46 a m and sunset at 7 27 p m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nortwest
Four Thousand Idle as Strike Thwarts Coal Supply
Belfast reports a coal shortage due to ongoing strike by coal laborers causing the large spinning mill to shut down. Four thousand workers are idle as production halts.
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Associated Press
Balfast
Teach Agriculture in Schools Report From Illinois Institute
H A McKeen of the Illinois Farmers Institute notes growing interest in teaching agriculture in public schools. Professor Hall reports county superintendents’ responses to five questions, with eighty five counties replying. Also appears a local sale notice for a tote in Lichtenberger’s addition offered by Robt Casey at 47 Stephenson Street.
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Illinois Farmers’ Institute
Ninoia Farmers’ Institute
Frank H. Hall
Aurora
Lichtenberger
Casey
Stephenson Street
Division Point Spat Over Location Near Freeport
The controversy over locating the Great Western division point rages between Stockton and Pearl City with South Freeport urged as a favorable site. Readers are told a land purchase near Pearl City may secure water rights, while Freeport businessmen are urged to press officials for a conference to avoid disruption and boost local transit and shoppers. The second item reports a near derailment at Monticello as the Illinois Central freight engine crossed a damaged bridge. crews saved the train with a dramatic throttle rollback and bridge repair is pending.
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Great Western
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Yellow Creek
Jereen
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Chicago
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Freeport
Mouroe
Illinois Central
Madison
Monticello
Midison
Farnum
Giggbon
Wrecking crews at Amboy. East Freeport plant expansion planned
The Amboy wrecking crew will arrive tonight to remove the bridge and later fill it with a stone culvert. The Natural Carbon Company plant in East Freeport is adding a 65 by 8 foot building to house new crushers and pulverizers. The new pulverizers use a blast of air to separate ore by size, with a larger output anticipated once installation completes. A new boiler has been installed and overhaul nearly done, with ore shipments increasing and more production expected as work continues at Freeport and in Elroy.
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Freeport
Mings
Hleroy
Contract Awarded to Ascher for Walnut Ringold Streets Project
Bids opened by the local improvements board and a citizen committee awarding the contract to William Ascher as the lowest bidder after comparing offers which included Parinton or Streator brick substitutes. The final bid totals and completion date will be set in the drawing of the contract in coming days.
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Ringold
Pleasant
Empire Streets
Gaieha Avenue
Board of Local Improvements
P. O. Silver
W. J. McCann
J. D. Arnold
John Mullenhoff
William Ascher
Ford
Mr. Ascher
Parinton
Streator Bric
M. Ford
Cedar Rapids
Purinton
Streator Brick
W. Stuart
Freeport
McNamara
la Salle
Market Quotations and Stock Yard Prices From Chicago
Today's Market Report shows opening and closing quotes for wheat corn oats and pork along with hog and cattle figures from Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards. Prices include Sept wheat and corn futures and live hogs cattle and sheep at Winnslow's and other local outlets with noted daily changes and ranges.
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Dickinson & Co
Rooma
Laos
Prega
Chisago
Stovkers
Conductors Face Third Degree Embezzlement Probe
In a sweeping crackdown, 2 conductors were arrested, 5 more publicly rebuked, and dismissed as the city street car system expedites replacements. Warrant service targets more workers as Justice Vincent holds hearings, with bonds set at 300 dollars for Hart Kronberg and Alfred Becker, who admits minor theft amid rain delays and unpaid fares. The Grand Jury will hear further cases as the investigation continues.
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Goddard
Coddard
Police
Godard
Hart Kronberg
Justice Vincent
Grand Jury
Becker
Boos
Alfred Becker
Grveat
Young Hocker
Vincent
Silk
Good Run of Auto Shoemaker in New York Flight
The Shoemaker automobile arrived in New York yesterday afternoon after a long run in excellent shape. Harry Shoemaker telegraphed that the car finished the trip in first class condition and met all expectations. He plans a visit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before returning home.
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New York
Harry Shoemaker
Harry
Lancaster
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