Mob clashes with police at Union Square riot
A crowd of about 10 000 unemployed protesters in Union Square prompts a police action. A bomb thrown by one demonstrator killed two and injured several others. Selig Silverstein of Brooklyn is believed to have hurled the bomb and died later. Police arrest a patrol wagon load of suspects.
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Attempted assassination rocks Telluride leader Bulkeley Wells
In Telluride Colorado on March 28 a dynamite attack targeted former Adjutant General Bulkeley Wells at his home. A bomb under or near his bed shredded the house exterior but left Wells uninjured as debris hurled him from his porch. Wells helped suppress labor unrest in 1904 1906 and led prosecutions of Western Federation of Miners officers at Boise.
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Workhouse for Lumbermen in Toledo Case
The circuit court today affirmed the lower court ruling sentencing twenty Toledo lumbermen to six months in the work house under the anti trust law. The accused are prominent Toledo citizens, part of the city's wealthy leadership.
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Storm wrecks Pekin with heavy losses
A severe storm hit Pekin last night causing destruction to homes, barns, outbuildings, and a distillery. Estimated damage runs to $100,000 with multiple near misses and escapes from death.
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On Every Page Local Will Be Found Today Journal
Local notice appears on all pages of the Journal today detailing page placements and public information for readers seeking notices and community updates across sections.
Waterloo Sees Big Division Changes at Illinois Central
Waterloo Iowa clouds over potential Illinois Central reshuffle with Bechely to lead larger Amboy district and widen Waterloo’s role. Plans include consolidating divisions west of Chicago and moving offices to Waterloo, reshaping runs for trainmen and signaling a possible Waterloo headquarters shift.
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Superintendent Dailey Denies Waterloo Rail Change Rumor
Superintendent Dailey says after two day Chicago talks with Illinois Central officials there is no truth to the Waterloo report. He explains changes along the line are already made, divisions too heavy to consolidate, and he suspects no group is responsible for the rumor.
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Tribute to Woman Speaker Leonora M Lake to Speak Twice
Catholics and Protestants honor Leonora M Lake as a gifted temperance speaker slated for two Freeport talks on Sunday March 29. She will speak at the Grand opera house at 3 pm and Embury church at 7 30 pm. Archbishops Kain Treland and Ryan praise her eloquence and impact.
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Spring Opening at E. & W. Store Draws Crowds and Canaries
The EE. and W. Clothing house celebrated a successful spring opening with elaborate decorations and new styles for men. A canary bird contest drew wide interest with 83 entries. top prizes went to Mrs Ezra Darling, F W Lieber, Mrs Simonthluenefeld, and Mrs J Adams amid cheerful street merriment from whirling whistles for youngsters.
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Barn and Contents Burn at Forreston Farm
A barn four and a half miles south of Forreston burned last night, destroying the structure and its contents. Four head of cattle and two horses were lost, with additional horses saved by a son of Mr. Earlman. Damage estimated at 8000 dollars. Building insured by Brookville Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Owner listed as Mrs Basco, mother in law of Mr Bartman from Forreston.
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Illinois may form Chicago Heights county in Illinois
Chicago March 28 Illinois may create a new county bringing Cook and Will counties to one hundred three in the state plans to carve a southern Cook and eastern Will county area into Chicago Heights county with Chicago Heights as its center. The proposed county would be about a rectangle bisected by rail lines and would require approvals in both Cook and Will counties with politics favoring Republicans in Cook and Democrats in Will county. Backers include the Chicago Heights Business Men's association with petitions to be circulated after April elections.
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Ireland Signs Contract With Freeport Baseball Team
Howard Ireland, the Freeport left fielder last season, has signed a contract to return to the same position for the coming season. Ireland was one of last season’s notable finds and fans will welcome his return.
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Debate Postponed By Rain At Embury Church
Rainy conditions forced postponement of the league debate at Embury church. The event will be rescheduled for next week and a notice will appear in next week's paper with the exact date and time.
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