Chicago poised as center for independent telephone network
Chicago is to become the hub for a new independent telephone system backed by the Illinois Manufacturers association and the National Independent Telephone association. The plan envisions long distance connections to Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and southern states with rates possibly undercutting the Bell system. A Chicago council action and franchise moves are discussed as part of the nationwide effort, with a large investor base of 11.85 million subscribers and $300 million in investments cited.
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Chiesen
Tune
Chicago
Manufacturers 'Telephone Company
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
National Independent Telephone Association
Mihigan
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Manufacturers’ Telephone Company
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Tunnel Telephone Company
Gell the Forests
Chicago Telephone Company
Chicagso
Bell Company
Purrows Surrenders After Embezzlement Attempt
Danville June 29 George W Purrows an accountant and bookkeeper for the Pittsburg Merchants association and publisher of the Aerohnants Review surrendered to police. He claimed resignation was rejected and planned to take money to be dismissed then repay. He fled with association funds and now seeks to make restitution. He says his father C G Burrows of Allegheny City is wealthy and has telegraphed for funds.
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Danville
George W. Purrows
Pittsburg
CG. A. Burrows
Allegheny City
Woalthy
Fonds
Compromise Reaches 15500 in Wa bash Tailway Suit
James Pia zeli of Taylorsville settles a $20000 damage suit against the Wabash Railway Company for injuries from a drain wreck at Litchfield, Mississippi two years ago. He returned home to Taylorsville after the settlement.
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Decatur OL
James
Piazeli
Taylorsville
Wabash Tailway Company
Litchfield
Wabbash
Precator
Election ruling voids twenty five year Peoria school board tenure
In Peoria circuit court Madge Worthington declared the Peoria school board elections invalid for twenty five years. The ruling stems from action against eight hold over board members. A new election will be called immediately to fill the board. Also Nokomis reports Rev. EL Ss. Rees resigning as Coffeen Methodist pastor after a controversy over a missionary fund contribution from a saloon keeper.
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Imegal
Peoria
Madge Worthington
Nokomis
Til
EL Ss. Rees
Methodist Church
Coffeen
Rees
Guards Arrest Mixup at Springfield Guard House
Springfield on June 29 reports numbers of soldiers from the First regiment were arrested for smarking cigarettes but the order applied chiefly to stables, so they were repuised and released.
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Springfield IL
Disease as a Crime Editorial Argument Debated
A magazine editorial asserts disease should be criminal but rejects harsh blame on overworked housewives. It cites pelvic weaknesses from childbearing, recommends Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and guidance on rest, air, and light activity, and promotes the doctor's medical advice and remedies.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Nerve of a Hat Seeker Stuns Department Store
A luncheon crowd at a New York department store watches a grenadier of a shopper transform a hat by dismantling a bag of feathers flowers and ribbons while a maid assists. Her dramatic fitting contrasts with salesgirls who push $35 hats and question frugality.
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New York Press
Referee Uses Latchkey to Imitate Whistle in North League Match
London Answers recalls a North league game where the referee lost his whistle and improvised with a latchkey. A shrill voice from the stands demands the key, and the crowd's guffaws reveal the ref as sheepish as he fears a curtain lecture after the match.
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London
Training a Dog Aims for Consistent Obedience
The article notes a dog understands yes and no and remains mostly doglike otherwise. Teach simply with clear, unchangeable rules. Discipline need not be severe. a light, consistent touch on the hind foot is suggested by kennel practice to deter jumping and affectionate but improper behavior.
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Outing Magazine
Duke of Westminster Recounted as Jack Sheppard at Eton
The Duke of Westminster was rumored to be nicknamed Jack Sheppard during his Eton days, described as a small thin boy with a sharp face and closely cropped hair resembling Cruikshank’s Jack Sheppard from Ainsworth’s novel.
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Eton
Duke of Westminster
Jack Sheppard
Ite
Cruikshank
Ainsworth
Surveying Trolley Line in Marion Illinois June 29
Surveyors begin work on the Eldorado Marion and Southwestern railroad line in Marion Illinois. The charter outlines a road from Shebes to Eldorado, with construction plans starting this season.
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Marion
Eldorado, Marion and Southwestern Railroad
Shebes
Eldorado
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup for constipation relief. It claims the product contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Summer Tourist Rates to Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
Summer resort rates advertised for travel via the Northwestern Line. Requests for literature, rates, and tickets to W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago, with additional contact guidance to the Northwestern Railway agents.
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Ilinois
Wisconsin
W. B. Kniskern
Trafic
Chicago
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advertised Cures Pets and Livestock
An 19th century advertisement for Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claims cures for horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry. It lists ailments including fevers worms colds lung and kidney disorders and reproductive issues with prices and ordering details from Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
Will Not Run Again From White House Letter Response
Colorado Springs reports W A Conant a longtime New York delegate to the first national Republican convention asked President Roosevelt if he planned to seek a second term. The June 21 1900 White House reply from Secretary Loeb declined the bid, urging Conant to vote for another Republican candidate next time.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
W. A. Conant
New York
Roosvelt
Conant
White House
Washington
William Loeb, JR
Turbulent Times in Russia and Polish Trials
Telegraphic communication with St Petersburg has been cut since yesterday morning causing alarm in Warsaw. A court martial condemned six men to death for an armed attack on a Jewish merchant. At the Warsaw citadel the trial begins today for five officers two sergeants and thirteen civilians accused of forming a secret organization to spread revolutionary doctrine and incite mutiny among troops. Also notes Wendell Phillips Garrison retiring as editor of The Nation after forty one years and Hammond Lamont succeeding as managing editor of The Evening Post.
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Warsaw
Poland
St. Petersburg
Prizefighter Saginaw Man Breaks Jaw in Bout
In Grand Rapids on June 29 Tom Prendergast of Saginaw suffered a broken jaw in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round boxing match against Harry Lewis of Philadelphia.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Tommy Prendergast
Saginaw
Harry Lewis
Phildadelphia
Chicago Markets Report Confusing Grain and Livestock Quotas
Chicago and East Buffalo markets show mixed grain futures with July wheat near 88 cents and corn around 52 1/2 cents. Livestock prices trend up for choice hogs and prime cattle while sheep and calves vary. cash sales list range for winter wheat and various corn and oats grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Shean
Chotee Prairie
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed As Superior
The sincerest tribute to superiority is imitation and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve leads with many imitations before the public. It is promoted as best for burns, scalds, chaffed skin, eczema, tetter, cuts, bruises, boils and piles and sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Cash Register Fork Sale Announcement
Public notice advertises a cash register sale by BRO and DOL MEYER with a new arate class item and assorted discounts. The fragmented text implies a promotional event and contact method for further details.
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BRO & Dol
Meyer
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