Langton Paroled after Embezzlement Conviction in St Louis
Joseph F. Langton, an assistant librarian at the St. Louis library, convicted in April of embezzlement and sentenced to two years, was released today after Governor Folk commuted his sentence. The governor said money was used to cover family illness expenses, not gambling, noting Langton supports a large family and invalid parents. Langton remains in jail in St Louis.
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Jarverson City
J—Joseph F. Langton
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Folk
Ilness
Langton
Convention Opens For Labor Interest Advance
In Boston at St Pauls church the Church Association for the Advance ment of the Interest of Labor began its annual convention with Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts addressing attendees. The meeting runs through tomorrow to elect officers. In Madrid on May 8 King Alphonso and the dukes of Alba Santamaria and Sotomayor with Gen Rascaran left for France then London en route back to Madrid and later travel to Berlin and Vienna.
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Mass
Church Association For the Advance
St. Paul's Church
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Madrid
Alphonso
Alba
Santamaria
Sotomayor
Rascaran
France
London
Berlin
Vienna
London Dinner For Choate By Lord Mayor
The lord mayor of London will host a dinner tonight for Mr. Joseph H. Choate retiring as American ambassador. This will be the fourth dinner of its kind ever given by the lord mayor to a foreign ambassador.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
Weather Outlook for Cuicano on May 8
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with possible showers in the extreme south. Colder conditions move into the extreme east with frost in the northeast tonight. Tuesday brings increasing cloudiness and a chance of showers in the west.
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Cuicano
Towa
Market closing quotes and grain prices report
May grain bids show July wheat at 474 and May corn at 294 while May oats stand at 294. Livestock prices list cattle 2000 head steady to easy with Good to prime $3.60 to $3.75, hogs 18000 head down 10 to 15 cents, sheep 1000 head steady at $4.50 to $5.00. Chicago board range unclear with mixed figures and poetry by Joseph Emmert appears at the end.
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Board of Trade
Chicago Board For Trade
Higerett & Sweeney
Ely Widgehc
Toby
New President Heads Freeport Woman's Club In Annual Meeting
Mrs. Frank Towslee became president succeeding Mrs. H D Bentley who declined re election. New officers include First Vice President Mrs H D Bentley Second Vice President Mrs Geo I Brown Secretary Mrs J G Gregory Corresponding Secretary Miss G Converse Treasurer Mrs A E Smith Educational Miss Ella Munn Art and Literature Mrs C B Aipt Music Mrs D B Breed Delegates were elected to state and district federations with alternates named. The club will meet again in fall at the Masonic temple with dues at two dollars and a one dollar initiation for new members.
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Frank Lowslee
H. D. Bentley
Geo, I. Brown
J.G. Gregory
G Converse
A. E. Smith
C. B. Aipt
Ella Munn
D. B. Breed
Towsles
H. W. Rowley
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Joliet
P. C. Silver
A. J. Goddard
George S. Brown
Chrisler
Dixon
Dr. Gregory
Billig
Freeport Woman's Club
First Presbyterian Church
Bentley
The Strike Situation at Carcado May 8
The thirty first day of the teamster strike sees both sides ready for more struggle next week. Two Fruen brothers were fatally stabbed in a street fight with a strike breaker who fled. Police were called once to aid nonunion men as deliveries resume. Over one thousand wagons on streets. guards and deputies assist order. Strike benefits begin with drivers receiving ten dollars and helpers six.
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Carcado
John
Richard Fruen
Foot march of 100 boot workers to London militating grievances
One hundred foot soldiers from Northamptonshire boot workers began a trek to London to present their grievances to the War Office. The march underscores mounting labor discontent amid wartime demands. Organizations and dates indicate a coordinated strike action and direct appeal to government authorities.
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London
Specia
Northamptonshire
War Office
Eye for an Eye Hangs Union Murder Suspect
Rudolph was hanged in the jail at Union Missouri on May 8 for his part in the killing of Detective Schumacher of St. Louis in January 1908.
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Rudolph
Union
William Rudolph
Schumacher
St. Louis
Wire Ticklers Meet in Burrano May Session Opener
The fifteenth regular session of the grand division of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers opened in Burrano New York today. The gathering brings together telegraphers from several lodges for discussions and formal business.
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Burrano
N. Y
Grand Division of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Chadwick Case Set for October 3 Hearing
Cincioxinant Ohio May 4 Special bulletin reports that the federal court will hear the case of Mrs. Chadwick on October 3.
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Cincioxinant
Chadwick
Federal Court
Teddy Enroute for Washington
President Roosevelt departed this morning at five o'clock from Gumwood Station on his return trip to Washington. The brief stop notes his travel ahead of a speech schedule and ongoing national duties.
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Washington
Gumwood Staings
Roosevelt
Hargis Released on $25,000 Bail
Luxineton Kentucky May special. Judge James Hargis was today released on twenty five thousand dollar bail.
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Hargis
Luxineton
James Hargis
Bowen Arrives from Venezuela to New York City
Special report notes Herbert W. Bowen, minister to Venezuela, arrived here today from Venezuela.
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Bowen
Venezuela
New York
Herbert W. Bowen
Venexzuela
Mechanics' lien suit filed in Chicago circuit court
J Lang Electric files suit against W T Rawleigh Medical and Brown Electric Construction in Cook County Circuit Court seeking payment of 943.41 for electrical equipment installed at Rawleigh factory. Lang asks to hold Rawleigh liable with Brown. Married by Judge Clarity Sarah Olney and Robert Wooster wed in Cherry Valley.
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Chicago
J. Lang Electric Company
W. T. Rawleigh Medical Company
Brown Electric Construction Company
Brown Company
Rawleigh
Wich
Lang Company
Rawleigh Company
Clarity
Sarah Olney
Robert Wooster
Cherry Valley
A. J. Clarity
Peasantry Revolt and Far East War Fronts Map Turmoil
News from Manchuria reports Oyama pressing Linovitch east and west of the railroad as Russians fall back to their first line of defense. General Linovitch telegraphs Japan’s cavalry drove back Russian outposts Thursday. Also from Saigon, Rear Admiral W Nebogatoff’s division passes Saigon as Kostroma arrives, signaling the fourth division of the Russian Pacific squadron. Vessels sighted Japanese warships near Amoy, likely linked to Formosa communications. An unrelated health ad promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative.
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Manchuria
Oyama
Linevitch
Linovitch
Bessarabia
Hone Kowa
Saigon
Wnebogatoff
Anna
Amoy
China
Hong Kong
Formosa
Decatur Chamber Boosts Industry Locating in City
The Decatur chamber of commerce, a dues paying stockholding body, raises funds via $10 shares to endow a permanent fund for investment and site provision. It endorses attracting industries after detailed study, rejects bonuses, and aims for 1,000 members to support salaries, investigations, and utilities while furnishing free sites and advancing capital at fair rates.
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Freeport Business Men's Association
Hobart M. Cable Company
Freeport
Ceneral M
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Odeecatur
Headache Sufferer Claims Exhausted Options
A person states they have done everything possible to relieve chronic headaches. The quote implies frustration with prior treatments and a search for effective relief.
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