City water costs soar as unaccounted water drains funds
Chicago reports show 7.99 percent of pumped water unaccounted for, totaling 84,833,262,000 gallons last year. Churches, hospitals, paving, and fire dept. use are exempted, while city revenue nears 4.1 million with operating costs near 2 million. Packing houses pay 4 cents per 1000 gallons, leaving a profit margin of 1.72 cents. National Civil Federation reviews Ericson figures.
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Chicago
City Water Bureau
Dunne
Ericson
Fire Department
Water Bureau
iEngineer
National Civil Federation
Giant Firecrackers Explode At East St. Louis Factory
A blast at a fireworks station on the outskirts of East St. Louis injured Geo. Beckman and Henry Brockmeyer seriously and damaged the shop 17 factory. While loading the 1400 giant crackers a spark from powder dust ignited the load, but other workers managed to extinguish flames before wider explosions.
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East St. Louis
Tune
Geo. Beckman
Henry Brockmeyer
Beckman
East St. Louis Health Inspectors Report Clean Meat Handling
Dr J Egan secretary of the Illinois board of health with Dr R B Neidringhaus from Granite City and Tors A A McBrien and C W Lilie of the St Louis board of health completed a two day inspection of east side packing houses. They found meats handled cleanly and government inspectors doing their work well, but suggested certain improvements.
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East St. Louis
Ill
J. Egan
Ilinois Board of Health
R. BE. Neidringhaus
Granite City
Tors
A. A. McBrien
C. W. Lilie
1St
Roeubben Good Sentenced Twenty-Five Years for Brutal Mis
Galesburg Newfoundland district report states Roeubben Good received a twenty five year penitentiary term for brutal mistreatment of Lizzie Anderson, a child placed with his family by the Illinois Home and Aid society. Judge Thompson denounced him as worse than a murderer. Mrs. Good, under bond as an accomplice, asked to take her husband’s sentence.
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Galesburg
Roeubben Good
Lizzie Anderson
Dlinois Home and Aid Society
Thompson
Good
Mrs. Good
Iliinois Pitcher Bennetts Arm Broken at Lake View Park
Peoria June 12 At Lake View park Wil Bennett pitcher for the Illinois team in the City League broke his arm below the elbow. He had held opponents to one hit in eight innings and one man was out in the ninth when the accident occurred. He had been delivering drops and curves and tightening to retire the last three in the float facing.
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Peoria, A
Lake View Park
Wil Bennett
Ilinois
Bennett
Supreme Court Mystery In Springfield I June 12
There are no new developments in the supreme court mystery. Attorney General Stead said the matter has not yet reached a point where he is at liberty to make it public, but it would be released once the court's investigation is completed.
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Supreme Court
Springfield
Stead
Shovels Used as Weapons in Railroad Fight
A gang of Greek laborers on the Big Four railroad in Carmi fights with shovels as weapons. One man is said to be seriously wounded and may die.
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Carmi
You Pays Your Money City of Mexico Report
Private advices from Salvador report General Tordio, leader of southern Guatemala revolutionists, endured six hours of artillery fire starting June 8, followed by June 9, and captured all government of Guatemala.
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City of
Mexico
Republc
Salvador
Torredo
Guatemala
Dash
Guate
Longworths Attend Debates and Theatre in London
Ambassador Reid escorted Representative Nicholas Longworth to the house of commons to hear the education bill debate. Mrs. Longworth joined Mrs. Reid in touring shopping districts. The couple then dined with diplomats and attended the Alhambra theater to see the ballet L Amour, with their entrance met by applause.
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London
Ambassador Reid
Nicholas Longworth
House of Commons
Longworth
Reid
Alhambra Theater
L'Amour
Young Wife Shoots Herself in Macon Home
In Macon Georgia on June 12 Mrs Felix Dunwoody, wife of Fells Dunwoody, a leading citizen, shot herself while alone in a locked room. The 18 year old Miss Mary Parker of Ozark Alabama, married eight months, is the deceased. No cause is given for the self-inflicted death.
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Macon
Gna
Felix Dunwoody
Fells Dunwoody
Tawoody
Roosevelt
Mary Parker
Ozark
Ala
Lincoln's Cabin on Its Travels to Columbus Arrival
The Lincoln birthplace cabin arrives in Columbus from New York under Kentucky militia guard. The dismantled logs lie on a flat car as the cabin is moved back to Hodgenville Kentucky for preservation.
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Lincoln
Columebus
Abraham Lincoln
Columbus
New York
Kentucky
Hodgenville
Memorial services mark anniversary of royal assassination
Relerade on June 12 marked the third anniversary of the assassination of King Alexander and Queen. Drrga memorial services were held yesterday in two churches, while conspirators held services over the graves of their three comrades killed the night of the monarchs’ murder.
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Alexander
Senate GOP seeks July adjournment plan discussed
Washington June 12 In an effort to adjourn Congress by July 1 or earlier Allison chairman of the senate Republican steering committee will call the committee together on Wednesday or Thursday to consider the programme for the remainder of the session.
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Washington
Congress
Allison
Senate Republican Steering Committee
Chicago to Trolleyize All Street Railways
Chicago city council approves ordinances to trolleyize the street railways. Work starts immediately with an expected sixty day completion. The cable lines will be removed, causing tunnels under the Chicago River to be lowered.
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Chicago
Councr
Yellow Fever at Gulf Quarantine Station Reported
Three vases of yellow fever have been under quarantine for ten days at Ship Ishuid a U S government quarantine station in the Gulf of Mexico midway between the Mississippi River mouth and Mobile Alabama.
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New Orleans
Ship Ishuid
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Mobile
Ala
Grain Crop Report Announces Wheat and Oats Conditions
Washington June 12 report from the crop estimating board of the department of agriculture gives the June 1 conditions for spring wheat at 93 with 17,989,000 acres, winter wheat at 83, oats at 86 with 27,678,000 acres.
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Washington
the Department of Agriculture
Tens of Thousands Drowned in Hu Nan Floods
Mail advices from Blankow China report the Hu Nan floods this spring caused an appalling loss of life amounting to tens of thousands. The disaster highlights widespread destruction and immense human suffering across the region.
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Victoria
B. C
Blankow
China
Hunan
Baseball Scores From June Twelve Across Leagues
Baseball scores from Chicago June 12 show results in the League, American, Association and Western sections. Key games include Boston at St Louis 4 1, Philadelphia 4 ten, New York 1, Brooklyn 8 Chicago 0, Detroit 7 Boston 5, Cleveland 6 Washington 4, St Louis 5 Philadelphia 1, Chicago 8 New York 0, Indianapolis 3 Indianapolis 5, Louisville 9 Minneapolis 4, Toledo 4 Milwaukee 8 in seven innings, Pueblo 4 Des Moines 4, Denver 0 Stern City 0 and Denver 4.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnat
Broooklynan
Brooklyn
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Association
Indianapolis
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Ansas City
Atincoln
Omaha
Lincoln
Pueblo
Des Moines
Denver
Stern City
Meat inspection bill discussed at White House in June
President Wilson consults with Congress members on meat inspection, promising a law with teeth. Speaker Cannon and Senator TolKing debate the bill, with Henry of Connecticut saying a satisfactory measure will be enacted. Reports note 92 percent of packer products are inspected and safe, while the rest will be improved. Debate includes amendments by Neveridge and Spooner remarks on the Browns amendment and Indian Territory legal fees.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Henry
Connecticut
Agricultural Committee
Senate
Cannon
Topking
Winois
Sid
Agricultral
House
Mie House
Hoykings
Smoot Seat Contested By Senate Committee Report
Washington reports the senate committee on privileges and elections has issued a majority ruling that Senator Smoot is not entitled to his seat. The panel cites his Mormon church associations and a body claiming divine authority as factors violating U.S. and Utah law, though Smoot is deemed loyal and polygamy-free. Senator Batley files a third report urging expulsion instead.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
United States
Utah
Senate
Batley
Smoothnel
Smoothnel'gate
Coundl Te Hind
Smoor
Senate incidents spark debate over Indian funds
Washington on June 12 the senate discussed the Indian appropriation amid Tillman opposition to a claim to appoint Brown as administrator Teller noted Brown's accounts as administrator were approved by courts and that Indians are U S citizens limiting congressional obligation. The clab pursued individual interests rather than tribal. Tillman interrupted urging patience.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Ciuse
Aan
Brown
Teller
United States Congress
Cnue
Tilean
Homeseeker's Excursion to Northwest West and Southwest
Ex cursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars and The Best of Everything. For dates of safe and full particulars apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry. 1-4dwtd.
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Homeseeker
Chicago & North- Western R’y
Early Garden Planting at Burchard’s West Freeport
Readable scraps describe early cabbage, tomato, and celery planting at Burchard’s garden in West Freeport with unspecified date near February. The item notes garden activity and location.
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Burchard’s Garden
West Freeport
Desertion tale reaches President over Navy recruit
President Roosevelt heard a desertion story involving J Matthews Fortner of Tickens County South Carolina who enlisted in 1905 aboard the Lancaster to gain religious study, deserted, then studied at Hartman University Greenville. Police arrested him and he is imprisoned. Gallinger of New Hampshire spoke for Fortner with Representative Johnson of South Carolina at the White House. Roosevelt pledged to pursue leniency after trial.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Nagy
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Tillman
White House
Johnson
South Carolin
J. Matthews Fortner
Tickens County
S. C
Navy
Artner
Fartner
Lancaster
Hartman University
Greenville
Beveridge Amendment Faces Revision In House Committee
Washington June 12 The house committee on augmentation locked in its room for six hours over the Beveridge head inspection amendment. The panel tentatively favored striking the manufacture date on labels for canned prepared meat products and debated federal jurisdiction for sanitation rules. A proposal would require all meat product libels to be issued by the secretary and attached to products after inspectors approve sanitation compliance, making labels the passport for interstate and foreign trade.
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Washington
House Committee On
Beveridge
Bryan Comments on Democratic Platform and Trusts in Berlin
William J Bryan said the news of state Democratic resolutions backing his 1908 presidential nomination was unexpected. He urged a platform of progress and reform, warned against private monopolies, limited corporate contributions, and stressed open party books to avoid private obligations. He noted the beef trust mirrors other monopolies and outlined his travel plans through Europe and back to New York.
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Berlin
William J Bryan
United States
Bryan
Vienna
Conscience Money Reported From Alton Washington
Secretary Shaw received an envelope marked Alton Washington containing a conscience contribution of 600 dollars from an unknown donor. The money was mailed in June and noted as a conscience gift. Local officials described the act as voluntary charity seeking no recognition.
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Alton
Washington
Shaw
Kentuckians Celebrate Here Coming Week in Louisville
Hundreds of Kentuckians arrive in Louisville for Here Coming week amid a tally of national items. The twenthieth annual convention of the American Order of Steam Engineers sits in Milwaukee as headlines report diverse incidents across the nation.
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Louisville
American Order of Steam Engineers
Milwaukee
Wood Ambrose
Prentiss
Miss
Philippine Islands
Richard Tate
William Wyatt
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia
Thomas Lipton
United States
Boyd
Sawyer Wistre Department
Shiuwn
Washington
Davenport
Jacob Purtellout
Alinnueapolis
Thompson
Conn
Drury Lane Theater
London
Eion Terry
Hue
CGM and St Paul Ex Curson Tickets To Denver And Colo Spgs
The CG. M. & St. Paul will sell excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 dollars and 40 cents round trip from July 10 to 16. Limit August 80 as the annual meeting of Ellis J B Sweat agent.
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CG. M. & St. Paul
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Ellis
J.B
Sewing Machines Agents for New Home and Radar
Ty Ss advertise sewing machines from New Home and Radar among others. located at 87 Galena Street, RYA.
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RYA
Galena St. Va
The Dany Jougnar Delivery to City Sheds Light
A local report notes the Dany Jougnar vessel being delivered by city services for a week, outlining municipal involvement and nearby implications.
Threats for Uncle 103 Move Shocks Washington Visit
Indianapolis June 12. Post office inspectors trace threat cards mailed to Speaker Cannon in Washington. Cards blame his stance on the pure food bill. Handwritten notes dated Munete and South Bend and other Fidiana towns, all postmarked Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
T Post Office
Tnndianapolis
Cannon
Washington
Munete
South Bend
Senate and House pass Indian and diplomatic bills in Erie
In Erie both chambers approved the conference report on the Indian appropriation bill and the diplomatic and consular appropriation. Wile lim Pinkney Whyte was sworn in as senator from Maryland to succeed for man. An executive session was held. The House spent four hours on District of Co nchia matters and recessed the rest of the session in the sundry civil. No other major actions were reported.
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Senate
House
Erie
Washington
Wilelim Pinkney Whyte
Maryland
Forman
District of Conchia
Nelson and Herman to Meet in Chicago Bout
Announcement by Billy Nolin, manager of Battling Nelson, states that Wegewich fighter Nid Lleman of Chicago have been matched to fight within the next two months. They will meet at 183 pounds.
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Nelson
Herman
Chicago
Billy” Nolin
Battling Nelson
Wegewich
Nid’ Lleman
Low Rates to Buffalo via Northwestern Line Excur sions
Excursion tickets to Buffalo via the Chicago & Northwestern line offered June 8 9 and 10 with favorable return limits for Travelers Protective Association meeting. Apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Bay 5-80 w6-10.
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Buffalo
Northwestern
Travelers' Protective Association
Chicago & Northwestern Ba
Cash Register for Sale by Brown and Dollmeyer
An entirely new first class cash register is offered for sale at a bargain price. Interested buyers are invited to call Brown and Dollmeyer for details and viewing.
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Brown & Dollmeyer
Costly Blazes Claim Lives In New York Tenement
Four people are dead and several missing after a five story tenement fire at 200 East Ninety-seventh Street in New York. Firefighters were injured when struck by a collapsing structure. The dead include Rebecca Rabinowicz and her children Abraham seven months Ida six Fannie eight.
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New York
Shine
East Ninety-seventh Street
Rebecca Rabinowicz
Abraham
Ida
Fannie
East One Hundred and Forty
Mast
Brook Avenue
Bronx
Darkersburg
W. Va
Ritchie County
Salvationists to Marry in London Private Ceremony
Announcement of the engagement between Commander Booth-Theker of London and Colonel Emma Reid, currently leading Salvation Army forces in Ireland. The wedding will occur in London and be private, with the date yet to be settled.
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Minneapolis
Jume
Booth-Theker
London
The
Salvation Army
Emma Reid
Ireland
Carter compromise seals Oklahoma Indian Territory statehood
Washington June 12 republic leaders in the senate and house agreed on the Carter compromise. The admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a state appears assured while Arizona and New Mexico may decide on joining as a new state.
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Washington
Carter
Senate
House
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Ruling in a Trust Case in St Louis Court
In the criminal division Judge Withrow rules that corporations are not bound to answer questions from the secretary of state about whether they belong to so called trusts. The June 12 decision clarifies the scope of corporate disclosure under state inquiry.
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St. Louis
Circuit
Withrow
Secretary of State
Michigan Man Nominated for Marquette Receiver
The president has sent to the senate the nomination of John Jones as receiver of public moneys at Marquette Michigan.
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Michigan
Washington
Senate
John Jones
Marquette
Mich
Chicago Markets Summary June 11
Chicago grain and livestock prices at the Board of Trade and regional exchanges show steady to higher bids. Wheat and corn futures edge up with notable ranges, while live cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices reflect modest gains and broad demand across standard and choice grades. East Buffalo and Chicago trade centers report firming markets for cattle, hogs, and lambs with varied carlot quotes and per head figures.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
ShaSte
East Buttalo
East Tivalo
N.Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
Famous Women Who Shaped History Through Beauty
A survey of celebrated women from ancient to early modern Europe whose charm influenced rulers and diplomacy. It highlights Louisa of Prussia, Madame de Pompadour, Marie Antoinette, Eliza Farren, Henrietta Stuart, Angelica Kauffman, and other figures whose wit, magnetism, or court influence shifted events, from the siege of Magdeburg to the Dover treaty and beyond.
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Womer
Bhutan
Antony
Louisa of
Prussia
Napoleon
Talleyrand
Louisa
Silesia
Magdeburg
Hallett Hyatt
Steuart Hiskine
Eliza Farren
London
Lord Derby
Madame
Henrietta Stuart
Charles L
Duke of Orleans
Irench
Louis XIV
Charles 11
Dover
Charles 2
England
Holland
St. Cloud
Mme. de Pompadour
Louis XV
Europe
France
Frederick the Great
Maria Theresa of
Austria
M. le Cure
Marie Antoinette
Frank
Burke
Petit Trianon
Mge
Angelica Kauffman
Royal Academy
Count Frederick de Horn
Washington Post
For Sale Residence at 235 N Galena Ave Bargain
For sale my residence at 235 N Galena Ave with modern conveniences steam heat baths city water sewer and gas with barn. Will sell house with part or entire lot. Grand opportunity for a bargain if taken at once inquire of GEQ J DEHN 4 120 tf 44 Stephenson St.
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N. Galena Ave
GEQ. J, Dehn
Stephenson St
Carpet Cleaning Service Ad by A M Hoover
Local advertisement for carpet cleaning services by A M Hoover. Contact via phone B06 ane for pricing and service details.
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A. M. Hoover
Earthquake Promises Cure All Across San Francisco
San Francisco reports that after the quake many residents previously suffering ailments have recovered. An axtralytic once crippled for thirteen years is now cured and numerous other recoveries are noted. The earthquake also ends celibacy as many have moved into matrimony.
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San Francisco
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