Supreme Court Ousts Western Union and Pullman Firms
Topeka May 11 Writs of ouster were issued against the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Pullman Company by the Kansas supreme court for failing to comply with state corporation laws. The court also ousted Leavenworth mayor Peter Everhardy for not enforcing liquor laws and ordered the city to stop licensing saloons and resorts.
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Supreme Court
Western Union
Palla Companies
Associated Press
Topeka
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pullman Company
Supreme Court of Kansas
Kansas Corporation
Peter Everhardy
Leavenworth
Wheat Market Wobbly After Government Report
The opening prices rose about 2% as the government crop report released yesterday sparked a volatile session. Cold western weather and weak Michigan and Kansas crops plus rising sales fueled fluctuations throughout the day.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Michigan
Kansas
Cripple Creek Celebrates Drainage Tunnel Project
In Cripple Creek Colorado on May 11 the start of the long projected drainage tunnel was celebrated. The tunnel is expected to drain virgin territory and unlock over two hundred million dollars in gold ore, extending Cripple Creek’s productive life.
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Associated Press
Cripple Creek
Colo
Strike Breakers Escort Through Frisco Under Guard
A train with three hundred strikebreakers for the United railroads arrived in San Francisco on May 11 and was escorted under guard to the cat barns. Reported dynamiting of a street car on Sutters street by strikers added to tensions in the city.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
United Railroads
Sutters Street
New York GOP committee tables presidential endorsement
The New York Republican State Committee tabled a resolution endorsing Governor Tinghes for the Republican nomination for president. The measure was offered by former Governor Qdell at today's session and was defeated by a 32 to 4 vote.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Associated Press
Tinghes
Qdell
Sherman Named to Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Washington May 11 The president announced the appointment of Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illinois to succeed G J Diekema of Michigan as a member of the Spanish treaty claims commission.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Washington
Lawrence Y. Sherman
G. J. Diekema
Michigan
Taft Denies Korak Removal From Politics Report
Congressman Burton denied the report while Secretary Taft indicated a desire to eliminate Senator Foraker from politics. The Associated Press notes Taft did not speak for the administration. Cleveland May 1941.
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Korakees
Associated Press
Cleveland
Many
Burton
Taft
Senator Foraker
Chicago Charter bill clears Senate to Governor
The Illinois Senate passed the Chicago Charter bill this afternoon. The measure now goes to Governor for final action.
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Chicago
Senate
Associated Press
Springfield
Cold Snap Grips New York and New England
An Associated Press dispatch reports snow and unusually low temperatures across New York state and New England on May 11, with cold conditions affecting multiple points in the region.
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New York
Associated Press
New York State
New England
Four Boys Born to Mondovi Couple in News Item
A Mondovi report states Mrs Jno Silverson gave birth to four boys. The item mentions the event as part of a broader dispatch from the press.
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St. Paul
Out
Arch
Mondovi
Jno
Silverson
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Eminer
Teachers Chosen for Coming Year at Freeport High
The adjourned school board meeting selected new teachers for the next year. Miss Mabel Goddard, formerly Lanark High principal, becomes first assistant in English, replacing Prof. R. B. Walsh who resigns but stays through the term. The H. A. Hulmer company won the coal contract at 8.65 per ton for 726 tons with a June 16 payment, and blackboards for Center Street School were settled at half the contract price. Commencement exercises are planned for the third week of June.
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H. A. Hulmer Company
Center Street
R. B. Walsh
Mabel Goddard
Lanark
Walsh
Miss Goddard
W. F. Goddard
Freeport
Jana
University of Wisconsin
Committee On
Board of Education
Lincoln School
Draining Lands in Lancaster Township Attracts Farmers
Farmers in Lancaster Township push drainage plans along Four Mile Slough to Pecatonica River to convert 20 acres of waterlogged bottom land into valuable cropland. Ditching will be supplemented by tiling to achieve proper fall, with some doubt over outlet depth and final completion timing. Fishermen anticipate fish as water recedes.
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Stephenson Coutt
Lancaster Township
Four Mile
Oain
Scarcity of Wood Baffles Freeport Dealers
Freeport coal and wood dealers report severe shortages to meet local demand. Rail congestion worsens delays for limited supplies while many once wooded areas have been cleared. Prices may rise further if current conditions persist through the year.
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Freeport
SONS OF VETERANS CAMP TO MEET NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT
The Sons of Veterans Atkins Camp will hold a large meeting next Tuesday evening with expected strong attendance. Two candidates will be initiated, plans to boost the camp will be discussed, ice cream and cake will be served, and committees named for a social in June. Arrangements will be made to assist John A. Davis post. Memorial observances and related activities will also be addressed.
Jail and Fine for Italians in Rievenllabians Case
Italians convicted of black HID es in Wilkusburre were sentenced to two years in jail and fined $2 each plus costs of prosecution.
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Iy Asssa ChEneres
Wilkusburre
Dh — Rievenllabians
Narrow Escape Medical Cure Mentioned in Plunk Memoir
G W Cloyd of Plunk Missouri recalls a four year old close call when a jimson bar pierced his thumb. He credits Buck ton’s Arica Salve with curing the dangerous wound after seeking aid at Joseph Emmert's drugg store.
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G. W. Cloyd
Plunk
Buckton
Joseph Emmert
Death Summons Bright Young Man in City
Homer J. Richards died at home on Grove Street after illness that began with a chill and developed into pleuropneumonia and blood poisoning. Born Oct 25 1898 in the city he was a machinist at Stover Engine Works and survived by his mother Mrs. C E Richards two sisters and a brother. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the Grove Street home Rev W Gardner Thrall will officiate interment Cedarville.
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Homer J. Richards
Homer
Stover
Tim
First Baptist Thurch
C. E. Richards
W. H. Stans
Grace Richards
George
Lake Forest
Chicago
Grove Street
W. Gardner Thrall
City Cemetery
Lanark Druigest Taken At Post Office In Lanark
Lanark Drugeist HY in Preeport William Hogan the Lanark druggist was violently attacked at the post office about Tonelock morning. He was taken to Globe hospital where his wife is with him. Doctors think he may return home in a few days. Birthday Surprise For Miss Mamie Stevens Thirty five friends surprised her at winneSheik street last evening for her fifth wedding anniversary. The guests played and presented a handsome set and souvenir.
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Lanark Drugeist HY
Witliam Hogan
Lanark
Abbout Tonelock
Globe Hospital
Mamie Stevens
NG Winnesheik Street
Market Report Shows Mixed Crop and Livestock Quotes
Closing board of trade quotations list July wheat corn pork and rice futures with mixed gains and losses. Cattle and hog prices show varied changes while sheep remain steady. A chimney blaze at 119 West Street prompted fire department response early morning.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Stylard' Vo
Schilling
West Street
S O'Clogh
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Naw Ling
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Hughes
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Associated Fry
Hillmeer
H. A. Hillmer Company
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Kurnish Coal
Tee
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Marie Byrnes
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Lillie Grant
Marie Freidag
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Frances Darrah
Fist Ward
Cer Street
Ida Volt
Nanorette Davis
Katharine Manreroo
BE. Flanagan
Florence Carroll
Myrtle Clark
Claire Hale O
Trina Walton
River Schout
Mary Hosmer
Kute Goodhue
Anna Zimmerman
Silena Gransden
East Breeport
Anna Smith
Grace Hayes
Builling
Nellie James
Nahe
SU Derek
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Befence
J. A. Seefelder
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Flora Guiteau Oe
Eva Colby
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Alice Bidwell
Altio Refigell
Othel Jaynes
Mitad Goddard Huglish
Ali Hie Davis
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Prinless
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Erman
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M’namara
EB. H. Allen
Committee
Iran
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Joseph Buimert
Sons OF Veterans
Lindsay Normal School
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Dakota
Vara Wolfe
Harold Leitnell
Bernice Hutchins
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Viva KE
Lillay
Krenport—Jieob Ts
Grace Mack
Harriet Moora
H. Hart School
Laura Holsinger
Kecker School
Kent
Peter J. Fox
Mildred Fehr
W. FE. Carver
Emma Stealy
San Antonio
Texas
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Winslow
John Robissen
Robitsen
Stover Bie
Gine
Neral Services
Robert Youn
Robert Young
Third Street
Stephenson County
Cedarville
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Corporation Bonds
Charles D. Knowlton
Allington
Stephenson St
North
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C.H. Little & Co
Freeport, Ill
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Wm. F. Jungkure
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