Betrayal and murder charge in Altamont case
Frank Grant and his brother in law Greeze Krogman were suspected in the July murder of Shep Kirkpatrick and were jailed after a grand jury failed to find evidence. Grant allegedly beat his wife who testified she was told by her sister and described the crime, while the couple concocted a cover story to hide the killer.
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Mattoon
Frank Grant
Altamont
Bilingham
Greeze Krogman
Grant
Kirkpatrick
Krogman
Pair of leg irons cause train incident and delay
In Paris an incident on a train involved a man named Claypool who wore and then attempted to remove leg irons sent by Sheriff Summers. The irons jammed, the key broke, and the man rode to West Union still shackled. He returned to Paris with authorities to have the irons removed, then bought a new set. Meanwhile in Chicago a man, Robert Williams, attempted suicide by jumping into water but was rescued and revived at Passavant hospital. Williams, 45, said to be deserted by his wife and is recovering.
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Paris
Sherif Summers
Marshall
Ito
Tnd
Claypool
West Union
Sheriff Summers
Chicago
Robert Williams
Thinals Street
Felp
Passavant Hospital
Willams
Stephenson Street
R. M. Harding
Stephenson St
German Bank
E. Bengston
Air Rel
Rexall
United Drug. Co
Boston
Mass
Dirt Cheap. Neoga editor sells patent for 38000 dollars
Mattoon Illinois March 20 W M Simpson editor of the Neoga News who invented a fish plane for connecting steel runs so the knock and far is taken off when the train runs at high speed has disposed of his patent to an eastern steel firm for 38000 dollars
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Mattoon
W. M. Simpson
The
Neoga News
Heavy wall of snow blocks Decatur streets
Decatur HL reports 10 to 14 inches of snow from 9 p m to noon, the heaviest in memory, isolating streetcars and interurbans while trains struggled on millroads. In Sullivan TL a Ladies Aid exhibit raised 53 dollars from a two footed pit loaned by a member to fund church debt.
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Decatur
Muarch
Sullivan
Ladies’ Aid’ Society
The
First Christian Church
Labor quarrel ends in murder at glassworks
In Chicago Heights on March 20 Alexander Ansleyson was shot and killed by Morris Conley, a fellow employee, after a union labor quarrel at the Shet doy Foster Glassworks.
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Chicago
Alexander Ansleyson
Morris Conley
Shetdoy Foster Glassworks
Chicago Heights
Governor Steele Considered for Congress Candidacy
Pie Pinof Steele, using his position, argues his influence will aid Landis. General Mediahon advised the secretary of war that no reason exists to block Steele from running for congress if he desires. He has forwarded the secretarys letter to Governor Steele.
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Pie Pinof Steele
Landis
Mediahon
S i
Congress
Steele
Tammmany Hall Platform Stresses Privatized Public Utilities
New York on March 20 reports a Tammany Hall platform adopted at a special meeting addressed by Representative Cockran. The resolutions oppose socialist ideas and favor private operation of public utilities under government oversight, while asserting private firms do not yet deliver city services as efficiently as possible.
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New York
Mamimany Trall
Cockran
Grand Sachem
The
Tammany Society
Senate and House in Brief Washington March 20
Three speakers in the Senate rail bill debate favored passage McCreary urged review provisions Bailey argued Congress can limit courts and maintain commission decisions Weyburn supported review with a path to appeal An executive session was held The House passed a bill to abolish the lieutenant general grade while promoting Corbin and Mackarthur The consular service reorganization bill passed and general debate on the legislative bill closed
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Senate
House
Washington
Senae
McCreary
Bailey
Heyburn
Congress
Weyburn
Corbin
Mackarthur
Mellen Fears Hepburn Bill's Bad Proposals
President C. S. Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad spoke at the Hartford Get Together club on March 20. He said the Hepburn rate bill is bad and full of evil possibilities and would bring sharp shame upon rulers like the emir of Russia or the sultan of Turkey.
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Mellen
Thartford
Conn
C. 8. Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Get Together
Russia
Urkey
de Witte to resign rumor swirls in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg on March 20 rumor says Count de Witte will retire from the premiership. The Associated Press cannot confirm the report, citing health concerns and an ailing heart as the supposed reason for retirement.
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de Witte
St. Petersburg
Elveles
Count de Witte
Associated Press
Reclassification of the Mail Bill Reported
Washington March 20 The post office appropriation bill has been reported to the house It provides for an expenditure of 191 million 373 thousand 548 for the fiscal year 1907 Legislation to free the mails of heavy matter and to gain information to reclassify mail is included in the bill
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Washington
Post Office
House
Ohio Trust Crackdown Targets Ice Refiners
Toledo March 20 The special business men's grand jury has indicted five of the largest fee companies in the city. They are charged with forming a combination to raise ice prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Toledo
Business Men's
Wisconsin Representative Babcock to Step Down Again
Representative Babcock of Wisconsin has told Republican leaders he will not serve another term as chairman of the Republican congressional committee, marking renewed plans to exit the role.
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Babcock
Washington
Wisconsin
Republican Congressional Committee
Coroner Probes Rio Grande Wreck in Adobe
Canon City Colorado March 20 Coroner W C Stephenson began no investigation of the Denver and Rio Grande wreck at Adobe Silvely the operator responsible was not present.
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Canon City
Colo
W. CC
Stephenson
Ias
Denver and Rio Grande
Adobe
Silvely
Made to Order Law Defeated by Senate vote
Columbus March 20 The senate defeated a bill granting immunity to witnesses in legislative investigations when they may be incriminated by giving testimony.
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Columbus
Senate
Local school forum features debates and readings
A brisk school forum at HRh school featured a Lincoln section roll call and various debates. Students argued on subjects from government power and monopolies to naval strength and Native American defense, with performances by piano, declamations, and humorous readings enriching the program.
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Tégular
Lincoln Section
Roll Call
John Grant
Patrick Henry
House of Delegates
Edward Alléh
John Adams
Harry Hoy
Eisenbach
Charles Sullivan
Matt Schmid
David Graham
Jay Davenport
Prof
McGill
Douglas
Michael Rigney
Louis Lebkicker
Russia
Charles Dawson
Panama Canal
Henry Zanoni
Will Bilis
Irving Hoefer
A. Goddard
Arch Putnam
Sigma Delta
Nellie Holland
Gen Baltzer
Lucile Kelley
Esther Sheetz
Frances Hill
Meta Janssen
Bernice Hoover
Eeith Swingley
Kathryn Hill
Kathryn Jones
Mary Dryer
Alpheus Dresser
Oscar Ohlendorf
Guy Harnish
Vilas Heckman
Orlando Gochenour
Will Hutchins
Harry Moore
Oscar Ennenga
Agnes O'Connor
Gladys McAffe
Ethel Hayes
Jean Knowlton
Eunice Smith
Earl Smith
Verna Raymer
Gamma Alpha
Vera Lohr
Georgianna Ratz
Pearl Woblford
Vera Holmes
Riley
Hazel Evans
Clayton Klonz
Harry Zimmerman
Bert Mann
Clara Meierkort
Rosalie Vantsmeier
Myrtle Kleckner
Irene McSherry
Myrtle Meyer
Egg-O-See cereal praised for health and sales
A Journal representative spoke with F. B. Sandmeier of Adams Street about Egg-O-See, noting customers call it the best breakfast food for health. They claim it tastes good, builds energy, and promotes a return to nature as a popular and successful habit.
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Sandmeier
Adams
Street
This Date in History 14138 Henry IV dies
Notable events and deaths listed by year across centuries. Includes rulers, scholars, actors, and notable calamities from 1413 to 1905, with dates and brief identifiers such as Henry IV of England, Isaac Newton, and Brockton boiler explosion victims.
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Henry IV
England
Baptist Spagnoli
Camalites
Thomas Seymour
Thomas Morton
John Kirchman
Lubecsk
Samuel Parker
Isaac Newton
Adrienne la Couvreur
France
Frederick
Prince of Wales
George III
Gilbert West
Washington
Boston
Pitt
Earl of Mansfield
Heliopolis
Neal Dow
Prohibition
Tarbes
Sturbide
Island of
Antigua
Mile. Mars
Macon
Bordeaux
Versailles
Charles Goodrich
Brooklyn
Georgia
Paul Boynton
Strait of Gibraltar
Hasheen
Fuller
Matt Aubrey
General Crook
Chicago
Prince Napoleon
Turin
Louis Kossuth
Evanston
Wyo
Brockton
Mass
Indigestion Cure Promise From Kodol Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy after meals to stop belching puffing and frowning by aiding digestion. It claims the stomach becomes sweet and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
Staver & Co Clearing Sale Offers Shoes Cheap
A clearing sale at Staver and Co offers footwear priced at 1.98 after reductions from 3.00 and 2.50. The sale includes women and men’s shoes in assorted sizes.
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Staver & Co’s
Lecture Title Fragment on Hebrews and Greeks
The article notes an upcoming lecture by Stavidi at a leading American seminary. He discusses “The Message of the Hebrews” and “The Message of the Greeks” as central themes, reflecting years of study at the University of Chicago and ongoing theological courses.
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Palestine
LGECO
Staudt
Sethihaties
United States
Universitys O
Chicago
Stavidi
Atindtinosa
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR PROMPTS MARCH AND APRIL ACTIVITIES
March events include Fiter's dancing school classes and a lecture on Miracles of Christ at First Presbyterian parlors at 7:45 PM. Prof Dawson hosts a school and social dance at Blust's hall, with a card party and dances slated for Lexington hall and Masonic hall under B of L auspices. An Amity society party is planned for April 20 with a Close Home-farly chance noted.
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Joo. Fiter
Godin
Hexington
Willett
First Presbyterian Chtren
Dawson
Blust's Hall
B. of L
B. of L. F
Lexington Hall
Amity Society
Magonte Tem
The Tie That Binds and Other Films at Grand Opera House
At the Grand Opera House listings show March 21 The Tie That Binds and March 23 When We Were Twenty One, with additional March 28 Chas Grapewin, April 13 The Wayward Daughter, April 20 Jyman Howe Moving Pictures, and April 28 Father’s Sin, details follow per schedule.
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Grand Opera House
al HL. Wilson
Pacific Coast Tickets Promoted by Chicago & North Western
The Chicago & North Western Railroad announces round trip tickets to Pacific Coast points for the Seeing America First movement. Tickets from Chicago will cost 75 dollars, available daily June 1 through September 15 on fast limited trains with stopovers and conveniences. Officials expect a large upsurge in tourist movement to the Pacific Coast this season.
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Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Railroad
America
Pacific Coast
Hyomei Advertises Catarrh Cure and Breathed Remedy
Hyomei is presented as a simple inhaled treatment for catarrh with no stomach intake. The ad claims it kills germs and heals nasal and throat membranes for a complete cure. Complete outfit price and extra bottle offered. sale by Wm. F. Jungkunz is noted.
Freeport Building and Loan Fiftyeth Series Stock Offer
Freeport Building and Loan Association announces availability of its Fiftieth series stock. Monthly payments are Thifty Cents per share with no membership fee. Demand for loans is unusually strong as the building season begins, promising profitable investment of the association's funds. CG. Hildreth, Secretary.
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Freeport Building and Loan Association
Hildreth
Andrew Hamilton Sued for Accounting of Spent Funds
Andrew Hamilton ex legislative agent of New York Life Insurance has been served with a summons in a suit by the trustees of New York Life to obtain an accounting of the moneys he spent in fighting adverse legislation filed in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hamilton
New York
New York Life Insurance Company
The
New York Life
Calumet Skating Champion Dominates Palestra Meet
Norbal Baptie national skating champion swept first in all events at the Calumet skating tournament held at the Palestra on March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Norbal Baptie
Palestra
Marking the Old Trails Across the West
A movement grows to permanently mark historic trails used by explorers and emigrants before railroads. Kansas schools observed a "trail day" to teach Santa Fe trail history and raise funds to mark the 400 mile route across what is now Kansas.
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Kansas
State of
Boston Herald
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George W. Steele
Soldiers' Home
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Tammany Hall
Bourke Cochran
Fe Teingeley
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Luts F Co
Atd
Gumber Anufacturer’s Association
Orev
Southwestern and Pacific Coast Association
Nebraska Lumber Dealer's Association
Ombbha
Nebraska
Kingsley
Oregon Lumber Manufacturer’s Association
E. D. Kingsley
Nebraska Lumber Dealers
the Timberman
Spforth
Druggiata
Neuralgyline CO
Wheeling, W. Ya
Bengstons Jewelry Store
Hyomei
iChamberlain
Oures
Mann & Robson
Feiffer
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