City Officials Elect Officers At Illinois City Attorneys Meeting
The third annual convention of Illinois city attorneys and clerks elected officers led by Charles F. Clyne as president M T Rudgren as vice president J H Soldwedel as secretary John B Chick as treasurer and Roy M Seeley as executive chairman The group planned a future meeting in Peoria and discussed a uniform city accounting study along with several prepared papers on pensions census counting and local improvement assessments.
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Springfield
Association of
City Attorneys and
Ely Clerks
Illinois
Charlce F. Clyne
Aurora
M. T. Rudegren
Rock Island
J. H. Soldwedel
City Clonk
Pekin
John B. Chick
Leroy
Roy M. Seeley
J. O. Jones
Delavan
HJ. Raymond
W. Q. Smith
Beardstown
G. A. Shallberg
Moline
Peoria
Chinares FF. Clyne
Auraria
Kemen's
Smitei
Cow. Powers
Census Department
D. C
J. J. Raymond
Tyelork
Ernhe Winder
G. O A. Shaubers
Boards of Local Improvements
Bridegroom with Sixth Time Altar Marries in Jerseyville
Jerseyville June 26 Mr and Mrs Daniel Matthews wed Mary Pisiser after a brief ceremony at Plaster Jones residence The groom noted six prior marriages as bells rang and the couple prepared to depart for Romehouse for a honeymoon before returning promptly The town's celebration included horns and cowbells as onlookers joined the scene.
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Jerseyville
Daniel Matthews
Mary Pisiser
Viboda
Plaster Jones
Plis
Pianiel Matthews
Greatatlense Moving Task Marks Big Chicago Operation
Chicago workers begin a massive relocation task on the site of a new Northwestern station. A vast steel structure, 60 feet wide by 0 feet long and about 6,000 tons, is to be moved half a block using hydraulic and mechanical power, with a cost around $50.00.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Amd
Tha
Sequel to Local Option Fight In Carini Alabama
The Rev. Barth sues in circuit court for SHLCCO damages naming W. R. Jackson of Mill Shoals as defendant. Last spring during the local option clash, Barth delivered a temperance speech in Mill Shoals and Jackson assaulted him as he left the platform.
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Carini
Rey
Barth
Circuit
Shlcco
W. R. Jackson
Mill Shoals
Mill
Jackson
Quarreled Over a Girl Ends in Fatal Shootout
In Cowden, Charles Ginger was shot and killed after a quarrel with Carl Watson over a girl. Watson fled and authorities pursue him. The incident occurred on June 26.
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Ann
Til
Cowden
Charles Ginger
Carl Watson
Watson
Five Die in Fire at Chicago Chemical Plant Explosion
A deadly fire at the Paps Chemical company plant on 178 Huron Street killed Mrs. Jennie Nolan, her daughters Jennie and Helen, her son Emmet, and an unidentified arm in an explosion incident.
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Chicago
Jennie Nolan
Jennie
Helen
Emmet
Paps? Chemical Company
Huron Street
Irish railway start prompts night service to Walthamstow
The opening of an Irish railway leads the Great Eastern Railway to announce that trains to Walthamstow will run all through the night on weekdays. The notice appears in St James Gazette quoted as saying the policy follows the Cork line’s last train issue.
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Cork
Great Eastern Lailbway Company
Walthamstow
St. James
Before and After Shoot Says Women Should Learn Piano
A Cleveland Leader exchange notes a cameo line suggesting every young woman should learn piano before marriage and joking that the skill is forgotten after wardships. The remark satirizes social expectations.
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Cleveland
Scores on the Ball Fields Big League Standings and Hits
National league standings and baseball scores from multiple cities list teams such as Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsburgh and New York with runs hits errors and battery pairings. Doubleheaders include games in Boston New York Detroit Cleveland and Philadelphia with varying outcomes and innings totals.
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Chilengo
Tua
Po Chiengo Vicsvesccess
Pittsburg
Cincinnatic
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Lhits
Cheinarati
Errors
Bitteries
Dubec
Sinecas
Schleti
Brown
Ill
Btrooklyns
Brooklyn
Phiadelphia
Brooklyn & Batteries
Foxen
Coin Brooklyn
Pastorius and
Holmes
Witter
St. Louis
Vittsburg
Tpittsburg
Vitteberg
Camnitz
Maildex
Gibson, &J
New York
Thits
Boston
Krovs
Bouktes
Graham
Chanda, Beecher and
Mindarky
Bresnahan
Needham
Tiaston Veces
Roston
Bilterios
Lindaman
Vaylor
Cleveland
Detroit
Flite
T. Detroit
V. Iy Rots
Wst
Lois
Sale Chicago
Girrors
Satteries
Chicagzo
Allreck and Sullivan
Shaw
Liebhardt
Bemis
Washington
Wits
Errora
Philadepina
Orth
Philasdepina
Oououou Touou
Plank
Powers
Bender
Smith
Pee
St Louis
Simple funeral planned for Grover Cleveland in Princeton
The burial of Grover Cleveland will be marked by extreme simplicity with four clergymen officiating. Guards will police the procession but not honor the military presence, and no eulogy will be given. Casket bearers include Mayor Clearg, J. Pierpont Morgan’s nephew, and academic figures from Princeton.
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Princeton
N. Z
Grover Cleveland
United States
Henry van Dyke
Willando Richards
Brick Presbyterian Church of
Cleveland
Mayor Clearg
BR. McClollim
Paul Morton
Cominoore BL. Benedict
Richard Watson Gilder
Paul van Dyke
Andrew FL West
John G Hibben
Antus S. Mormion
J. Pierpont Morgan
A. J. Russe
Poward McLeaghan
Bovard Stockton
Salem Sets Record With Fourhour Scout Cruise
Scout Saicivs latest report shows Salem completing a four hour endurance cruise in Boston on June 24 achieving an average speed of Lads knots.
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Scout
Boston
Salem
Harvard Wins Eight-Oared Race in New London
Harvard claimed victory in the eight-oared race at New London Conn with a decisive lead, the Val stake collapsing mid race and Blavard fading to finish behind. A baby boy was born to the Wing and Queen of Spain with baptism set for June 20. Acting Governor Cox of Kentucky pardoned ten inmates, two in thirty years, amid other clemencies. Messages from London to Teheran indicate a calm situation and sailing orders issued for a long voyage from San Francisco on July 7. Sperry to lead athletic fleets from Davenport for Terner societies fest events in Minnesota Wisconsin.
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Cleveland
New York
Log
Tlarvard
Loudon
Conn
Val
Blarvard Wits
Spain
Cox
Ientucky
Washington
Theou Einer
Aborteco
Ato Dravenport. Din
Bredsfest
Ll Cners
Powa
Minnesota
Wisconsitu
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement for foot relief
An s advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous feet, dampness and tiredness. It claims to cure aching feet blisters corns bunions and chilblains and offers a trial package free with a sales price of 25 cents. Sold by druggists and shoe stores and addressed to Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Sherman Represents Recovery Progress After Operation
Representative Sherman shows rapid improvement following surgery with Carter noting near end of recovery. Mrs Sherman stays by his side as he regains strength. Devendorf and Mr Sherman’s private secretary travel to Utica.
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Cleveland
Dime 2
Sherman
Carter
Courch
Shermingh Reeves
TE. Devendorf
Shertons
Utica
Attempted Train Wreck Near Tighlands Ohio
An attempt to wreck a Missouri Kansas Texas and a Texas passenger train occurred near Tighlands east of Toshi Ohio. A heavy tie was placed on the track but the obstruction was found and removed in time to avert a disaster.
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Toshi
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Tighlands
Career of Captain Pritchard of the Mauretania
Captain Pritchard began as a cook on a small Carnar von sailing vessel at age fourteen. After two and a half years he joined maritime service, becoming captain and part owner of a slate trading brig after twelve years. He sailed globally before entering Cunard in 1879 and later commanded every Cunarder except the Usacria and the Parsi tania.
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Pritchard
Mauretania
Carnarvon
Globe
Cunard
Webster's Chaise Debacle Tests Friendship and Debt
A vivid tale from Joshua Seward recalls Daniel Webster's Fourth of July chaise order and a money mix up. Seward improvised to ease Webster's disappointment, and Webster's response revealed a lifelong pattern of reliance on trusted friends and later drastic actions to settle debts.
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Daniel Webster
Joshua Seward
Seward
Woburn
Boston
Tie
New Hampshire
Peace City
School Street
Webster
Muaker
Sargent
Stuke
Mr. Webster
Daniel
Joshua
WNY
Flo
H. C. Liall
Boston Transcript
Wye
Fishing For Birds Across Coastal Waters
The article describes catching seabirds like gulls and albatross using rod and baited hooks. It details the method from dory outings to lure and capture, noting Newfoundlands gull fisheries and Cape of Good Hope albatross fishing as notable examples.
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Newfoundland
New England
Curious Chained Library of Wimbourne Ireland
A brief on Wimbourne Ireland curio the chained library noted for its early access 1068 collection about 200 volumes secured by chains and rods until 157 repair. Notable works include a 1614 first edition of Raleigh History of the World burned by a candle tale. Oldest volume is vellum manuscript Reginum Animum dated 1343.
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Wimbourne
Ireland
Walter Raleigh
Matthew Prior
Sarah Bernhardt Admitted to Paris Conservatoire
Auber stops a shy girl during the exam for admission and learns she is Sarah Bernhardt. He confirms her baptism status and notes she recited The Two Pigeons well. The verdict: she must be admitted to the Conservatoire.
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Sarcey
Paris
Conservatoire
Auber
Sarah
Sarah Bernhardt
Maud Plans a Raid to Fool Herself? A Pearson's Weekly Exchange
An anxious Adolphus questions his father about Maud’s visit while Bobby dismisses concerns. The dialogue hints at family tension as Maud prepares to present herself, and Bobby calls to mind a raid to fool someone.
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Adolphus
Httle
Bobby
Maud
Tie
Pearson’s Weekly
Edd Responds to Claim He Cannot Do Without Me
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal shows a dispute where a girl taunts him about needing her, while Edd asserts he is living and refuses the notion that he cannot be without her.
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Bourdinet
Louisville Courier-Journal
Faint Remark Sparks Interest in Classical Anatomy
John Clauter, noted anatomist, muses on feminine fondness for conversation and its relation to brain tissue, suggesting no link between wit and biology. The comment reflects 19th century views on gender and intellect, prompting readers to consider science and society.
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John Clauter
Government may tighten opium sale rules in France
Echo de Paris reports a decree under consideration to restrict opium sales to specially authorized dealers only. The decree would require registries noting purchaser intent, and record buyer name, address, and quantity, aiming to curb illicit use.
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France
Echo de Paris
Result Ends in Death Cited in Old LetterExchange
Witness recounts a quarrel between two women over a husband. One declares her late spouse was kind and accommodating, while the other remarks on the outcome. The line ends with the jarring claim that the husband is dead.
Bargain Bargain Barbs in Bitter Exchange
A tense scene unfolds as a harsh exchange features sharp taunts about marriage and a claimed past sale. One speaker accuses the other of a traded spouse, prompting a grim, unresolved standoff.
Unclear prose fragment from Shenstone notes
Incomplete text discusses situational understanding and inconveniences tied to Shenstone without clear details or identifiable events or names.
See the funny young man wearing a monocle
A humorous dialogue notes a young man sporting a monocle, explaining to a child that he wears one glass so he can admire the sight while joking about the odd fashion. The Cleveland Leader quote captures playful commentary on the accessory.
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Cleveland
Piles Remedy Advertises Soothing Relief and Price
One application of ManZan Pile Remedy for all forms of piles soothes inflammation soreness and itching. Price fifty cents. Sold by H Z Moogh and C P Guenth er.
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Boss
H. Z. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
The Real Value of Literature and Moral Defense
A reflection on how a few great books hold essential truth while most works repeat similar ideas. The piece compares literature to arithmetic’s simple rules and cites the Bible and major poets as sources of human wisdom. It also notes firearms as a danger in Moros communities and quotes Major R. L. Ballard on their risks in metropolitan areas.
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St. Nicholas
R. L. Ballard
Metropolitan
The Warlike Moros and Their Armaments
A 19th century depiction portrays Moros as a martial people who define defeat as annihilation. It notes lifelong military focus, with children playing with wooden arms and sword training shaping identity. Loss of creese is linked to marriage rights and honor, as fear prompts soldiers to sleep with arms.
The Inna of Old England Inn Regulation History
Efforts to limit inns in England show strict controls from Edward II to Tudor times. London had three inns in Edward II’s day and forty by 1552, with Oxford and other towns hosting small numbers. By the 16th century London’s City area had around 400 houses of call and many near Covent Garden, while medieval Oxford barred innkeepers from mayoral office as a yletunaler.
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Old England
England
London
Metropolis
York
Norwich
Exeter
Cambridge
Bristol
Oxford
The
City
Covent Garden
Thackeray and Dickens Compared by Lewes
George Henry Lewes once described Thackeray and Dickens as service minded friends with differing styles. Dickens would help in practical ways and spend time finding lodgings, while Thackeray would grumble but provide financial aid when needed.
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Thackeray
Dickens
George Henry Lewes
A man never shows his own character by others he imitates
The quote notes that a person reveals his own nature most clearly through the way he portrays others, suggesting self-insight lies in critique and depiction of others.
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Richter
Pinc Ules Promoted as Kidney Trouble Remedy
An advertisement claims kidney related backache and rheumatic pain stem from kidney trouble and promotes P inc ules with a 30 days trial for $1.00. Guaranteed or money back. Sold by H. J. Moog and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moog
C. P. Guenther
Spectacular 1908 Fireworks Display Catalog
A detailed list of pyrotechnic effects and shells describing a large 1908 fireworks show. Items include multi color stars, meteoric showers, diamond suns, jeweled mines, Japanese novelties, peacock plumes, and a Niagara Falls effect. Also notes a 300 ft fan display and a cross fire Battle of Flowers finale.
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Niagara Falls
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