Illinois Central tax dispute halts after five hour Capitol conference
President Stuyvesant Fish and Illinois Central officials met with Governor Deneen and state auditors in Springfield for five hours over back taxes amounting to 33 million dollars. The talks aimed to resolve whether seven percent of gross receipts or a higher figure should be taxed, with several disputes and no public agreement reached.
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Chicago
Stuyvesant’ Fish
Klnois Central’ Railway
Illinois
Deneen
Fish
Illinois Central
McCullough
Stead
General Stead
Illinois Central Railroad
Il Lnois
Messrs. Stuyvesant Fish
New York City
John C. Welling
J. T. Harahan
J. M. Dickinson
E. B. Bowes
Illnois Central Rail
Whippy
Phardleé Botinington
Jon
My Sabin
Wilkinso Heciertt, Williams & Co
Dear Midloe
Deneén
Car
Utder
Prairk D. Whipp
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Certified Public
Harold Bennington
Johnny Savin
Galena Elopement Case Sees No New Developments
Rice township elopement case yields few new facts as Will Conelly mourns his desertion by a wife who left for a former hired man. Conelly, with five children, faces an uncertain future while his wife’s mother Mrs. Dankbar expresses heartbreak over the family scandal in Galena. The alleged paramour is a former worker for Conelly.
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Galena’ Gazette
Rice Township
Srnday Evening’s. Gazette
Rice and
Galena
Will Conelly
Dankbar
Hall Family Proudly Welcomes Thirtieth Child in Roosevelt Era
Mr Hall and his wife of Champaign County celebrate their thirtieth child, a daughter named Margaret. They list notable names chosen for several children including Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Grant, hoping President Roosevelt will notice their support for his ideas.
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Roosevelt
Lid Off At Rock Island
Rock Island Illinois March 11 Sheriff W 46 Heider raided a dozen disorderly houses at midnight and arrested thirty. The mayor then led a second raid and rounded up eleven more. Prisoners were fined by Police Magistrate Elliott and by Justice McFarlane in the opposition court.
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Rock Island
Ill
McCaskrin
Heider
Istrate Elliott
Justice McFarlane
Violus Heckman Spends Sunday With Friends
Violus Heckman was seen spending Sunday with friends in Orangeville, a casual local social outing reported by residents. The gathering highlighted a relaxed weekend in the community.
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Violus Heckman
Orangeville
Scott's Emulsion Described as Food Medicine for All Ages
The ad brands Scott's Emulsion as both food and medicine, noting its dual role in aiding wasting diseases and growth issues in children while also benefiting adults. It emphasizes its unique value, urging use for imperfect growth and delicate health, with the firm listed as Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Insurance expert appointed to study Illinois insurance question
Governor Deneen selects O B Ryan of La Salle county as special commissioner to study the Illinois insurance problem and prepare for incoming legislation. Ryan will review the Illinois life insurance code and conduct investigations in New York, with Armstrong committee recommendations guiding reform to protect policyholders and regulate fraternal benefit societies.
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LaSalle County
Deheen
O. B. Ryan
la Salle County
Ryabhy
Ryan
New York
Armstrofg Committee
Illinois
Deneen
Insurance Department
United States
Ohio
Grand matinee offers free gold dust to ladies
Manager Knorr reaches deal with Gold Dust company to give a free gold dust package to every lady at matinees this week. A clever bill features Tulsa as the standout act. Every afternoon shows continue, with the promise of sustained supply. Saturday includes a five cent Teckemeyer candy for every child buying a ten cent ticket.
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Gold Dust Company
the Grand
Tulsa
Teckemeyer
Virginius Steals Spotlight In Local Grand Opera Showing
Janis James delivered a masterful Virginius at the Grand Opera House to a small Freeport audience. Norman Hackett as Icilius and Aphie James as Virginia earned praise for their performances in a cast noted for strong recital of character. The reviewer called James exceptionally suited to the role, and lauded the entire ensemble.
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Janis James
Louis James
Virginius
Grand Opera House
Freeport
James
Mr. James
Rome
Norman Hackett
Icilius
Aphie James
Virginia
Mr. Hackett
U B Church Ladies' Aid Plans Meeting and Revival Service
The Ladies' Aid of the U B church meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Grimm's home at Spring and Walnut. Rev McCreit of Chicago preaches Wednesday evening on Prayer and Personal Work. A cordial invitation is extended to all. The Y P G C U holds its regular meeting Thursday evening at J B Fenten's home.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
U. B. Church
Freeport Camp of Royal Neighbors Meeting Tuesday Evening
Freeport Camp of Royal Neighbors will hold a meeting tomorrow at 8 oclock with Mrs. Mernitz on Winslow street.
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Freeport
Mernitz
Winslow Street
Courrieres Mine Disaster Ironed by Fire and Rescue Efforts
A French mining disaster at Courrieres killed about 1 100 workers after firedamp explosion. Rescue attempts by officials, engineers, and neighboring miners continued as flames and toxic gases hindered recovery. families crowded the pit mouth seeking news while the region mourned widespread loss.
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Paris
France
Courrieres
Vieiuity
Imine
Moin
Avere
Imtek
Distriét
Fatal mine disaster raises fear for more volunteers
A report notes that additional fatalities among volunteers are feared as mine air remains thick with noxious gees, following an explosion or collapse.
Miner Rescue Tales From Devastating Explosion
Jon Cerf recalls escaping a gas blast in a mine where several men died on the way to safety. He carried his nephew for forty minutes and shared that his son and the foreman were among the dead. Rescuers report bodies in piles and extensive structural collapse making further search nearly impossible.
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Jon Cerf
Ofie
France Faces Largest Continental Mine Disaster In History
President Faltières dispatched a relief train with Ghuitier and Dubhief as ministers visit Courrières where 1,800 miners were underground. Officials report 1,000+ still imprisoned, only 60 bodies recovered so far, with 2,000 to aid relief and a possible 100,000 vote sought. Rescue volunteers continue despite danger.
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France
Faltieres
Ghuitier
Tie Tevicy
Patheres
Vomfort
Maltieres
Chamber of Deputies
Gander and
Duviet
M. Tarvaurs
Pit No. 2
Pit No. 10
Dublef
Testorts
Holses
Rocky Mountain Sea Promised Relief For Spring Ailments
Advertisement notes Hollister product Rocky Mountain Sea as preventive against listlessness and headaches in spring. Claims to make you strong and vigorous. Mentions price 35 cents for Ter or Tablets and credits Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain Sea
Joseph Emmert
Town Board Meeting Sets Bills Audit This Saturday
Town Clerk Thos Lawless calls a regular town board meeting for March 17 at 7 80 p.m. to audit bills. Residents with claims against the town are asked to present them at once at the clerk’s office.
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Thos
Lawless
Lidiw
Fatal Wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio near Bloomdale
A wreck of two freight units and two fast passenger trains near Bloomdale, Ohio, leaves several dead and many injured. Names include John Hootman, W Hoy, J J Siegel, and Benjamin C Snook among the dead and others like B O Osborn and Mrs Geo Stair among the severely injured. Rescuers cut off one leg of Hootman to prevent his body burning.
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Toledo
Baltimore and Ohio
Bloomdale
John Hootman
Chicago Junction
W. Hoy
Wheeling
J J. UW. Siegel
Benjamin C. Snook
B. O H. Osborn
Durness Unto Lee
Fostoria
Ead
Geo. Stair
Detroit
Edward Lott
Dowie Deposition Rumors Stir Zion City Meeting
Wilbur A. Volive, new deputy renewal overseer, told 1,400 Chicago church members that Dowie’s policy and leadership showings signal major changes for Zion City and its industries. He implied Dowie’s removal may occur, urging reflection and reading between the lines.
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Chicago
Wilbur A. Vol‘ive
Yostrem
Moses
Israel
Egypt
Death of Eugen Richter Recalls Parley with The Mars Parliament
The obituary notes the death of Eugen Richter a noted editor and parliamentarian born around 80 years ago. Known for opposition to government policies especially during Thismarck era Richter frequently clashed with leaders and reportedly inspired the public discourse across the Reichstag.
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Eugen Richter
Zevlin
Dirly
Thismarck
Big Four Pledges Rebates and Favoritism on Steel Shipment
General Freight Agent George T. Ingalls testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that the Big Four railroad paid cash rebates on a steel shipment from Pittsburg to Kansas City and favored other shippers, according to the hearing transcript.
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Big Four
Mawel
Big Four Railroad
Pittsburg
Kansas City
George T. Ingalls
Tragic Murder Suicide Shocks St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri on March 12 Andy B and Sis a freight conductor for Chicago Great Western shot Dora McQueen at her home 701 Macdonald street then killed himself Jealousy toward the girl allegedly sparked the double tragedy.
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St. Joseph
Andy &. Sis
Chicago Great Western
Dora McQueen
Macdonald Street
Not a Very Sick Emperor in Peking
March 12 dispatch says the emperors illness is not serious. He attended a theatrical performance Saturday evening with the dowager empress, indicating recovery progress and public appearances continue.
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Peking
The
Pales
Starvin to Death and Then Healed by Bitters
Mrs. Mary H. Walters of Columbus Ohio, weakened by drugs, could not eat or sleep until she tried Electric Bitters. The tonic brought immediate improvement and a complete cure she credits to the medicine. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist. Best health tonic on earth, 50 cents.
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Mary H. Walters
Open Shop Stands Firm in Anthracite Talks Deny Change
The United Mine Workers proposals for wage and condition readjustment in the anthracite fields are denied by operators. They propose continuing the existing awards and methods for three years starting April 1 1906, firmly backing the open shop and rejecting a union agreement. The eight hour day demand is dismissed as unchanged in conditions, with no expected drop in output.
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New York
Marcel
United Mine Workers
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
John Mitchell
George F. Buen
Philadelphia
Reading Coal and”. Trou Company
Igsie
United Mine
Workers of America
Uniform Wage Scale Debate in Anthracite Fields
The article reports on labor talks where miners demand a uniform wage scale and a ten hour day. Operators oppose a general wage increase, citing varying work conditions and coal prices. They also reject collections for UMW support, citing policy and legal restrictions.
Dolan Looks Like a Winner in Pittsburg Race
In Pittsburg on March 12 Patrick Doliny from district N led Dolan on the floor amid opposition. The scene suggested Dolan’s clear edge as the event wrapped up with a strong finish.
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Pittsburg
Patrick , sDoliny
Dolan
Ate
Jeader the Dolan
Unclear Entry on Women and Talents in Wartime Era
An unclear OCR fragment references women and talents in a domestic context, mentioning baking washing and phrases like Rocky Momma and Emmert. The readable content lacks coherent events or names to form a factual news item.
Table ward replated offer with limited-time prices
Advertisement from Brietick of 62 Douglas Ave Freeport solicits replating of tables with a ten year guarantee. Prices shown are 80 60 and 75 day per set for triple plating and valid for 30 days. An agent will call to show samples. respond by mail to Freeport.
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Brietrick
Douglas Ave
Freeport
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