Missouri 2 Cent Fare Law Enters Three Month Trial
Judge McPherson sustains federal jurisdiction and orders a three month practical trial of Missouri’s 2 cent passenger fare act. State and railroads agreed to the plan, while injunctions against the freight rate law stay in state courts. Hadley calls the ruling a victory for Missouri and notes potential federal court review on reasonableness.
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Kansas City
Smith McPherson
United States District Court
Missouri
United States
Herbert S. Hadley
Hadley
Nation asserts federal supremacy over states in rail commerce
In a judicial opinion Judge McPherson argues the nation must prevail in commerce matters. He asserts the federal constitution protects interstate commerce and upholds the rights of citizens and corporations under the fourteenth amendment. The decision stresses a national framework, with states hearing rail rate disputes but knowing the Supreme Court could nullify burdensome statutes.
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McPherson
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
United States
Missouri
First Austrian Parliament Opens Under Equal Suffrage
Vienna reports the first parliament elected on equal suffrage opened with thousands gathered around the parliament building to view deputies arriving, each bearing flowers to designate party and nationality.
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Vienna
Pariament
British Ambassador Bryces Visit to Fort SH Stirs Apache Cue
James Bryce, the British ambassador, traveled to Fort SH on June 18 and met Apache leader Geronimo and Cunanche chief Quanab Parker. The visit drew attention as Bryce courted Native American leaders and discussed frontier issues.
Not Her Day Humor headline on Eleanor
A humorous vignette describes Eleanor whose beauty depends on mood and attire. On a rushing path after a dentist visit she unexpectedly meets her younger brother who urges her to walk straight and pretend all is well.
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Eleanor
Hutch of the boys coming this way
Fragmentary OCR quotes a line from Lippincott's about a group of boys approaching and a brief exchange noting their promptness and demeanor. The readable text is highly garbled with no clear event, date, or proper nouns beyond Lippincott's imprint.
Music Brings No Escape for Society Bore
In a Chicago News note, a witty exchange unfolds as a stylish woman prods a dull companion about music. She plays popular tunes at the piano while he yawns, declaring music always carries him somewhere else. The scene captures urban flirtation and irony.
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Cate
Bore
Chicago News
Extravagant Widow Copes With Loss as Husband Passes
In the Philadelphia Press excerpt, old Mr. Kloseman speaks his last words about watching over his widow Silas replies that the widow fears her spending will pain him in the afterlife as she faces bereavement and wealth.
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Mr. Kloseman
Silas
Philadelphia Press
Where the Difficulty Lay
A Brooklyn man recalls his daughter Ethel who held a birthday party with more guests than chairs. Ethel remarked that the delay was not due to lacking chairs but because she had invited too many friends.
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Brooklyn
Ethel
How It Happens Public Figures and Clever Reporters
A Cleveland Leader quip notes public men draw admiration for anecdotes and clever remarks. The counterpoint claims they merely stay quotable to constant coverage by shrewd reporters.
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Cleveland
Borrowell Noted for Regular Habits Like Clockwork
The Philadelphia Press remarks that Borrowell is as regular in his routines as clockwork, joking about his punctuality and steady lifestyle.
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Borrowell
Philadelphia Press
Ze Dekiah makes a name in the city says Hayrix
In a colloquial exchange, Farmer Hayrix notes Ze Dekiah is gaining recognition in the city while Farmer Oatcake agrees the attention is not unwelcome. The remark underscores local pride and curiosity about the youth's future prospects.
Too Severe a Test
A sentimental miss claims Flo says she is the only girl he ever loved. Miss Cayenne counters that he may mean it for her or not and urges not to insist on knowing if others have heard the same remark. Washington Star.
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Flo
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Always Ailing Kind Insurance Joke
A quip in a courtroom exchange jokes about a man claiming many chronic diseases. An insurance doctor notes such a man is said never to die, provoking the judge’s remark.
At the Tea Party Rumor Hard Feelings Abroad
A Baltimore American item recounts chatter about a young man named Jones being sensitive after many rejections by girls and reacting angrily when handed him a lemon in his tea.
Not Ashamed of Them
A Houston Post exchange mocks a man who boasts about repeated jail terms and displays unapologetic conviction in his stance. The brief back-and-forth highlights notoriety and resistance to social stigma.
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Houston Post
Even Poor Music. A Remark On A Daughter
Mrs Nexdore recalls her daughter near fondness for music while Mrs Pepprey notes the girl enjoys her own music too. The Des Moines Register quotes the exchange reflecting taste and humor.
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Nexdore
Speeding arrests spark questions on his auto burn
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes repeated police detentions for speeding by a man whose vehicle is described as burning up the road. Questions arise about the driver’s behavior and legal consequences amid ongoing enforcement.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Her First Thought
A poem styled verse from Chiragn News depicting an automobile incident where a man curses and describes injuries while a woman reacts by shrieking and masking the incident with a comic aside.
Chicago jail plot bribery tale unfolds in court
A United States district court hearing recounted a botched plan to dynamite the county jail and free prisoners. James Smith and Maurice Fitzgerald face trial for a mail wagon robbery. evidence ties a wife and several women to supplying tools and bribes to advance the scheme.
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Chicago
Landis
United States District Court
James Smith
Brady
Maurice P. Fitzgerald
G. H. Bell
Smith
Man in Jail Receives Reward Share in Crumley Arrest
In Eureka Minnesota June 18 Mike Kline jailed for chicken theft received most of the reward for the Crumley arrest. Crumley killed John Gibbons last August. Police officers Charles Ryan and S. A. Green earned 350 dollars to share for bringing Crumley to justice.
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Eureka
All
Mike Kline
Edward Crumley
John Gibbons
Kline
Crumley
Charles Ryan
8. A. Green
Minoak
Imprisonment for Life for Local Assaults
Norman A. McClure was sentenced by Judge Grier in Joliet to life in the penitentiary for assaults on two little girls. Earlier a local child was raped, and McClure was arrested then released. weeks later a second rape occurred, leading to his arrest after identification. He confessed to both crimes.
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Galesburg
Joliet Penitentiary
Second Infantry Hosts Restful Sunday Service at Camp Lincoln
Sunday at Camp Lincoln in Springfield Illinois the Second Infantry held a day of rest and worship with guard mount and evening parade. A sacred concert by the Second Regiment band accompanied afternoon services at 3 14 with Bishop Fallows of Chicago offering prayer.
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Camp Lincoln
Springfield
Second Infantry
Second Regiment
Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Houghton Will Creates Christmas Dinner Fund in Bloomington
Mrs Stephen Houghton who died recently in California left a will probated in Bloomington setting aside 1000 dollars as a permanent fund to provide an annual Christmas dinner for the city’s poor children. Proceeds from the sale of the testator’s jewels are to benefit the girls’ industrial home.
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Bloomington
Stephen Houghton
California
Girls’ Industrial Home
Illinois Wesleyan University Trustees Elect New Vice President
At the annual trustees meeting in Bloomington June 18 Dr. R O Graham was elected vice president to succeed the late Dr TE O Dempatte. New trustees are C M Coyle of Gridley and Cc C Marquis of Bloomington.
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Tilinoia Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Tlinois Wesleyan University
R. O. Graham
TE. 0. Dempatte
C. M. Coyle
Gridley
Cc. C. Marquis
Fire destroys entire Wayne City business district
The business section of Wayne City, a village east of Mount Vernon, was destroyed by fire on June 18. Estimated loss runs about 40,000 dollars with considerable damage to stores and property. No injuries reported. Local firefighters battled the blaze through the night.
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Mount Vernon
Wayne City
Here
Market Tale of ailing Child Sold by Drugist
A grandmotherly tone describes a sick baby with pale cheeks and aching tummy seeking relief. The item is offered for sale by Wm. F. Jungkunz, a druggist at 85 Stephenson St, as a remedy.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Daily Journal Delivery Service Details
The Daily Journal states home delivery to any city area for a week at a fixed rate. The notice outlines service coverage and pricing.
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the Daily Journal
A Bold Step to End Secret Medicines Publicized
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo publishes full ingredient lists for his Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The notices claim no alcohol or narcotics and urge readers to obtain a free booklet detailing ingredients and their Indian root origins. Sold widely by medicine dealers.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
N. Y
Pierce
Brahma and Sleigh Theme in Emerson Poem Noted
The Atlantic Monthly printed Emerson's enigmatic Brahma, sparking debate over its meaning. References recall a Longfellow verse sent after a sleigh purchase, with Cambridge letters hinting at the thaw and a cousinly wail over the gay cutter season.
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Atlantic Monthly
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Longfellow
Cambridge
Ghost in Galway Graveyard Turns Poacher Tale
A ghostly white figure in a neglected Galway graveyard alarmed locals as a party member challenged it. The specter spoke in a grave tone and drank whisky, then revealed itself as a local poacher using a spectral guise to set night lines and commit depredations.
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Galway
Blackwood
Why Ducks Swim And Hen Cannot
A London Answers item recalls an inspector testing a classroom. He asks why a duck can swim but a hen cannot and suggests the teacher can swim. A boy replies the teacher has very big feet, ending the exchange with a humorous note.
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London
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Ad
An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers by Wm F Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street promotes a famous stimulant pill for morning relief.
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DeWitt
F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Announcement of Firm Transfer to Mr Best
Due to Mr A C Schwarze’s ill health the business is sold to Mr A C Best. The firm thanks customers for years of patronage and asks all accounts be paid at once at the old stand before July 1 1907. Unpaid accounts may be left for collection after that date.
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A. C. Schwarze
A. C. Best
A.C. Schwarze & Son
Publication Notice in Stephenson County Court
In the County Court of Stephenson Illinois to the July Term 1907 Robert J Lang administrator of Henry Rohrbach deceased files petition to sell Lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 in Block 8 Rock City to pay debts A summons issued returnable at the July term First Monday July 1907 at the Freeport courthouse Clerk F C Held and attorney Fckert 5 3146 39
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Stephenson County
Illinois
Robert J. Long
Henry Rohrbach
Sophia Rohrbach
William Rohrbach
Robert Rohrbach
George Rohrbach
Ida Mayer
Clive Rayerud
Nora Horstman
Annole Spaulding
Eva Davis
Jennie Cuppett
Jennie Cupldd
Arthur Howe
Arthur Hoyt
Robert J. Lang
Haus
Rock City
Sinois
Freeport
Stephensgon County
Ilinois
F.C. Held
Leaked Tel Crop Report Trial Opens in Holmes Case
Washington June 1 New York broker fLonta H Van Riper testified as the first witness in the Edwin H Holmes Jr trial. He described a scheme with Holmes to share profits from cotton deals using advance information from the Agriculture Department report. He said Holmes supplied data days before publication and was paid through Moses Hans, noting $167 000 profit from the advance information for November 2004.
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Washington
fLonta
Holmes
Moses Hans
Dynamite Found In Coal Load At Cleveland Mill
A bomb large enough to wreck a building was found in a coal delivery for an east Cleveland knitting mill. Police investigated whether an attack targeted the mill or the mine. About 300 workers were at the plant. work paused as officers probed the incident. No labor trouble is suspected.
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Cleveland, O
Secretary Taft Visits Hot Springs Black Hills Stop
Secretary Taft and party toured the Black Hills stopping at Hot Springs for an hour to inspect the National Sanatorium and deliver a brief address. Taft had nearly recovered from illness, save for a cold. In St Louis negotiations closed transferring control of the Planters Hotel from Colonel Thomas Landrum to Captain James I Lawlor in a two year lease.
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Taft
Black Hills
Hot Springs
Warratt
St. Louis
Planters Hotel
Thomas Landrum
James I. Lawlor
Houston
Texas
Collapse of a Country House at Chiarino
The country house of Marquis Cappelli at Chiarino collapsed during a rain storm. Twenty five soldiers sheltering inside were buried in the wreck. A captain was fatally injured and a lieutenant plus twenty men were seriously hurt.
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Rome
Marquis Cappelli
Chiarino
Wrecekige
Leutenant
Earthquake Toll Report From Valparaiso to Neuquín
Valparaiso to Magellan Straits and Neuquín in Argentina were cited as affected by the quake. Late reports from Valdivia say thirty four people were killed or injured in the recent seismic event.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Valdivia
Valpiraiso
Magellan Straits
Pacific Coast
Neuquin
Argentina
Ross kills farmer after church quarrel at Ashley Station
In Ashley Station South Carolina after church services a quarrel led Ross Barnwell County chief of police to shoot and kill Johnson Pender a local farmer. A coroner's jury exonerated Ross in the incident.
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Augusta
Fia
Dane
Ashley Station
S.C
Ross
Barnwell
S. G
Johnson Pender
Baseball Scores Across Leagues From June 18 Outs
Chicago June 18 following baseball scores by league show the Pirates beat Philadelphia 7 to 0 in Pittsburg at Forbes Field and Cincinnati defeated New York 9 to 1 at Cincinnati. St Louis 2 Brooklyn 0 at St Louis and Boston 2 Chicago 1 at Chicago. In American League Boston 11 St Louis 4 in Houston and Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 1 in Philadelphia. Washington 4 Detroit 3 in ten innings and New York 4 Chicago 3 in eleven innings. Association scores Toledo 14 Kansas City 4 and Columbus 2 Milwaukee 0 in seven innings. Western Denver 3 Lincoln 2 and Indianapolis St Paul 4 Todiano 5. Weather notes unavailable in text.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Dphiladelphia
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louts
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Hoston
Secon
Huston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Toledo
Kansas
Wanesas
Kodol Promises Fast Relief Says Local Ad
No indigestion case is too obstinate to be relieved quickly by Kodol. The product contains the same digestive juices as a healthy stomach and is sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 835 Stephenson Street.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Harriet M. Burbank Teacher of Pique
Harriet M. Burbank, a teacher of pique, at Studio 8 Grove St s40tt is noted in a brief local item. The snippet lists the address and occupation without further context or events.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Parson Visits School For a Humorous Exchange
In a playful Punch excerpt a Parson visiting a school tries to stump Johnnote with a spelling task. The boy mishears and the dialogue turns to a riddle about what the father puts on a horse each day, answered with a shilling per day.
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Parson
Johnote
Jolnote
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