Fifty Thousand Dollar Cash In Torrence Will Settlement
Chicago March 7 The Torrence will suit ending in a settlement pays David Tod Torrence 850000 cash for relinquishing all rights to the million dollar estate. The bulk goes to Jessie Norton Torrence Magoun. Trust held by Illinois Trust and Savings Bank for age 30, with contingency if she dies before vesting. Twenty remote heirs also bound to the bill to protect the bank.
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Weimann
Tanner
Deadlock Inn
Prairie State
Chicago
David Tod Torrence
Joseph Torrence
Jessie Norton Torrence Magoun
Young Torrence
Jessie Norton
Terrence Magoun
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
General Torrence
Married Woman's Elopement Stuns Chicago Couple
Chicago reports Mrs Pearl Greenbaum wife of a Sangamon grocer and Max Greenfeldt owner of a West Lake second hand store eloped. Greenbaum claims theft of 8500 dollars and jewelry worth 1000, leaving him penniless with three children. Greenbaum offers a 1000 reward. descriptions with pictures will be circulated.
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Chicago
Pearl Greenbaum
Sangamon Street
Max Greenfeldt
West Lake Street
Greenbaum
Maxwell Street
Illinois mutual aid convention approves proposed assessment reform
The grand judge of Illinois Independent Order of Mutual Aid presided over a biannual convention in Springfield with 150 delegates. Timothy J. Schofield of Chicago, the grand president, submitted a biannual report and urged a change from a straight assessment to a graded plan based on the policy holder’s age.
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Springfield
Lliss
Ilinois
Order of Mutual Aid
Senate
Timothy J. Schofield
Chicago
Examination of Osteopaths in Springfield
A class of twenty-one osteopaths from this and nearby states undergoes a social examination before the state board of health for licensure to practice. They must pass anatomy physiology chemistry histology pathology and hygiene and are not allowed to use medicine or instruments.
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Springfield
State Board of Health
Chicago arson victim found in wrecked home with warrant
The charred body of William Miller, a hardware dealer, was discovered in the ruins of his home at 72 S Archer Avenue after a week. Detectives sought Miller on arson warrants as his house, where he was repairing an icebox, burned following a gasoline damp explosion.
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Chicago
William Miller
Archer Avenue
Miller
Deadlock at De Witt County Republican convention
Clinton Illinois March 7 at the De Witt county Republican convention there were no instructions for governor or United States senator. the administration of McKinley and Tanner and the records of Senator Cotton and Representative Warner were endorsed. Dr Dixon, Tanner's attending physician, reports the governor improving and hopeful for a speedy recovery if no setback occurs.
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Clinton, Il
Dewitt County
United States
McWinley
Tanner
Cottom
Wirner
Springfield
D. N. Dixon
Hitt Renominated by Acclamation at Republican Convention
Robert R. Hitt was renominated for Congress by acclamation at the Republican congressional convention held here yesterday. C. A. Works of Rockford was named for the state boards of equalization.
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KR. Watt
Freeport
Als
Robert R. Hitt
Congress
C. A. Works
Rockford
Statk
Boards of Equalization
Condition of Judge Phillips Improves at Home
Springfield Illinois March 7 The condition of Judge Jesse J. Phillips of the supreme court who was dangerously ill at his Hillsboro home is improved and is not considered as critical as before.
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Phillips
Springfield
Jesse J. Phillips
The
Supreme Court
Hillsboro
President McKinney Acknowledges Free Trade for Porto Rico
President McKinney told White House callers that Porto Rico should have free trade with the United States, a stance unchanged since his message to Congress. He rejected the idea that the constitution follows the flag, noted a small tariff with revenues returned to the island, and urged a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutional question, with Congress seen as responsible for the policy shift.
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Washington
McKinney
White House
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
House
Supreme Court
Flood Damage Sweeps Madison County as Rivers Rise
Floods across the American bottoms and northern territory near Alton Illinois claim a life and cause widespread damage. Small streams surged unexpectedly flooding thousands of acres and submerging fields and orchards. Wood River overflowed in multiple locations and East Alton village remains partly underwater as losses to wheat and other property await full assessment.
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St. Louis
Alton
Ils
Madison County
Wood River
East Alton
Moores Re-elected Omaha Mayor in Sweeping Victory
Omaha voters give Frank I. Moores a near 1,000 vote margin over fusion candidate W. Poplelston with one precinct left to report. The city ticket largely favors Moores as Republicans dominate the council, with possible doubt over one tax commissioner and a few council seats.
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Omaha
Frank I. Moores
Poppleston
Moores
Pro-British Meeting in Boston Aids South African Fund
A Tremont Temple gathering in Boston on March 7 supported the British South African patriotic fund. Principal speaker was Sir Charles Pupper, with Harvard’s F C Le Rumichrast, Rev. Dr. Geo A Gordon, and Gen. Henry B Carrington also speaking. Collectors raised between $1,500 and $2,000.
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Boston
British South African Patriotic Fund
Tremont Temple
Charles Pupper
F.c.le Rumichrast
Harvard University
Geo. A. Gordon
Henry B. Carrington
Murder in Baxley: Farmer Dan Mills slain by two youths
In Baxley Georgia on March 7 a young farmer Dan Mills was killed Monday night by two black youths. Mrs Mills was assaulted and her infant child killed. Authorities with bloodhounds search the area as the survivor fights for her life.
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Baxley
Dan Mills
Harrison to Porto Rico for duty and trade
Lieutenant Colonel Russell B. Harrison will leave in ten days from LaPorte Indiana to Porto Rico to report to General Davis as inspector general on Davis staff appointed by President McKinley. Nelson introduced a senate amendment to apply U S customs laws to Porto Rico in the bill.
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Russell Harrison
Porto Rico
LaPorte
Ind
Russell B. Harrison
Indiana
General Davis
MecKinley
Washington
Nelson
Senate
United States
Islands
Notice of $250,000 to Liliukalani in diplomatic funds
Washington March 7. Hoar yesterday gave notice of an amendment to the diplomatic appropriation bill providing for the payment of $250,000 to Liliukalani.
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Lili
Washington
Hoar
Liliukalani
Chicago Board of Trade Market Quotes March 6 1900s style
Chicago items show wheat corn oats and livestock futures with May and July prices. Produce prices listed for butter eggs poultry potatoes apples and berries. Milwaukee reports higher wheat rye and steady oats with No 2 barley values.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Texas
Milwaukee
A Child Kiss And The Pitfalls Of Innocence
A poem recalling a child's innocent kiss and foreshadowing future regret as she grows into adult relationships. It reflects on the danger of later romance and the cost of choices, warning against moral judgment while longing for pure affection. The verse contrasts innocence with adult consequences and asks for forgiveness.
River of Silver and a Stranger in the Pines
Barbara Merriden loves the Columbia River and its moods but finds her joy unsettled by love. She encounters a mysterious writer named Cecil Underwood in a pine grove, whose presence stirs her beyond the expected happiness with her fiancé George Caxton.
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Columbia
Cascades
Barbara Merride
George Caxton
Barbara Merriden
George
Barbara
Tie
Barbard
Ife
Cecil Underwood
Woman With Courage Saves Two Men From River
Barbara faces a doomed romance and a perilous river escape. Cecil Underwood, tormented by love and jealously, fights with fear as Barbara guides a skiff toward safety. George Caxton arrives in time, aiding Cecil to shore while Barbara remains resolute and walks home with George.
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Cecil Underwood
Barbara
Hin
Cecil
George Caxton
George
Goodby
Chicago Tribune
Butler's Lively Debates and Bolting Cleric Roar
General Butler challenged a floor transgression with a quip about dividing eternity. In a political convention a Unitarian divine named James Freeman Clarke threatened to bolt a nomination. Butler retorted that he bolts two thirds of the Trinity, sparking a roar of laughter from all.
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Butler
Congress
James Freeman Clarke
New York Mail and Express
Jewelry Marked by Ping Nambera
Jewelry bears a fine numeric series on each worthy piece used to prove ownership if lost. Pawnbrokers also use similar numbers to deter theft, with the tracing path from factory to shop and then to pawnbroker noted as easily trackable in practice.
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Ping Nambera
Detroit Free Press
Great Sacrifice Sale of Jackets Dresses and More
Historic department store circular advertises drastic price cuts across jackets suits undergarments shoes and fabrics. Items include ladies jackets from 4.98 to 15.00, children's wear, capes, dress goods 40c to 85c, blankets 1.25 value 0.89 yd, underwear campaigns for men and women, multiple shoe discounts and hosiery bargains. Stock clearances emphasize remnant and sacrifice pricing to clear inventory.
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Rochester
Glimpses Across the Sea by Sam T. Clover at Chicago line
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway has purchased an edition of Sam T. Clover's Glimpses Across the Sea for distribution. Readers may obtain a copy by sending six cents for postage to Geo. H. Heafford, general passenger agent, Old Colony Building, Chicago, Illinois.
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Sam T. Clover
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Ill
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 149 West Street
Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating from Studio 149 on West Street. The short entry notes her profession without additional biographical details.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Studio
West Street
Beodtf
Will Have New Quarters For Doctors In Fry Block
Old council rooms in the Fry block are now in the hands of carpenters and will be remodeled for Drs Caldwell Stealy and Firestone, who plan to move about April 1. They need more space and modern conveniences in new quarters. Dr W J Rideout offers eye ear nose throat services at 110 Stephenson Street. Glasses fitted. Telephone No 2 on 305. Hair work offered by Mrs A C Thomas at 255 Galena Street.
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Boston
Stephenson Street
Freeport
B. F. Jones
Messrs. McPherson & Service
Michigan
John D. McPherson
Fry
Carpenters
W. J. Rideout
Money to Loan on Real Estate at 5 Percent Interest
O Taxtokg & Farics advertise money to loan on real estate at five percent interest.
Midland Route Tourist Car schedule Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Railway resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service between Chicago and San Francisco. It departs Chicago 10 35 p m Friday, reaches Omaha 3 56 p m Saturday, and continues via connections to Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and San Francisco arriving 9 45 a m Wednesday. An optional day in Salt Lake City is offered. Eastbound leaves San Francisco Saturday 8 00 a m arrives Chicago Wednesday 8 25 a m.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Winter in the South hooks Gulf Coast travel
Advertises a warm southern escape along the Louis ville and Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans. Highlights mild climate pure air and hunting fishing. Promotes first class accommodations at moderate prices with through cars from northern cities and to Florida destinations. Contact J. K. Ridgely in Chicago.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
W.P. A
Chicago
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