Two Bills in Clash Railways Adopt New Tactics
Springfield May 25 Governor Deneen vetoed the Lewis bill extending time for county judges to appoint two members of the county board of review. The Tearn bill was signed. The governor also supported Hearn’s monument bill and opposed an inheritance earnings restriction. Railroads threaten to bill the state for full fare if the 2 cent rate takes effect, altering troop transport costs.
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Springfeld
Til
Deneen
County Board of Review
Fearn
State Board of Euralization
Hearn
George Rogers Clark
Riverview Park
Quincy
Adjutant General
Camp Lincoln
Embezzler Helen Dix Sentenced In Bloomington
Helen Dix, former treasurer of the Gleaner society at Second Christian church, pleaded guilty in Bloomington to embezzling 1500 dollars. Judge C D Meyers sentenced her to an indeterminate term at Joliet penitentiary. She was sent to begin serving immediately, shocking locals who expected only a short jail term.
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Bloomington
Helen Dixon
Gleaner Society
Second Christian Church
C. D. Meyers
Joliet
Explosion destroys Hercules Nitro-Glycerine plant at Martinsville HL
May 25 reports describe a massive blast at the Hercules Nitro-Glycerine company near Martinsville HL. Buildings wrecked, two 30 foot deep holes sandy trees stripped, engine hurled, shock felt twenty miles away. Nearby workers escaped to safety before the blast. Related items note legal rumors about Rose N Malato and August Spies, and a Chicago to Decatur Railway stock increase under the Mechinley system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Hercules Nitro-Glycerine Company
Here
Soo
Boy Saves Woman From Drowning in River
Frank Burg bravely plunged into the Uinols river to rescue Mrs Minnie Breeve from drowning. For his act of valor he will be recommended for a Civilian Desie medal.
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Pooria
Uinols River
Minnie B.reeve
Frank Burg
Pie meeting adjourned after election of John de Paudk
Bloomington PL reports a meeting where discussions led to adjournment and the election of John de Paudk as president with St. Louis noted as a related name. The account mentions Peoria and the ext phiee of feeeting in a terse, era-tinged summary.
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Bloomington
Tha
Peoria
John de Paudkpio
St. Lowis
Effort to Cut Sleeping Car Rates Across Rail Lines
Washington May 25 A definite effort has begun before the state commerce commission to secure the public a reduction in the rate charged by the Pullman company for its sleeping cars and commodious accommodations. Three complaints have been filed against the Pullman company and various northwestern railroad lines by General S Loftus of St Louis.
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Washington
Tate
Commerce
Pullingn
Pullrosa Company
Northwestern
Raib Ruad
Gen. S. Loftus
Lusinyss
Diabolical murder in Blue Ridge section of Virginia
In Carroll county Virginia a Dunkard preacher Rev Joseph Easter was awakened at night and assassinated by a concealed killer. No motive is known though it is tied to pending court cases involving neighbors indicted for selling Haynor illegally. Easter left a wife and seven children. tensions run high and fears of summary retaliation grow.
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Mount Airy
Carroll County
Blue Ridge Mountains
Joseph Easter
Master
Waster
King Carlos Bestows Barony on Oil Firm Manager in Portugal
Lisbon May 25 King Carlos conferred the title of baron on A Patterson manager in Portugal for Standard Oil in recognition of his efforts to develop commercial relations between Portugal and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Carlos
A. Patterson
Portugal
Standard Oil Company
United States
Ulster Unionists condemn Birrell bill in Belfast rally
In Belfast on May 25 a large Ulster Unionist demonstration condemned Birrell's Uish bill as settling nothing and unsettling everything. The event showcased strong opposition from Unionists to the measure.
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Unionista
Belfast
Ulster Unionists
Birrell
Chicago Board of Trade market quotes May 24
Chicago and East Buffalo markets report extensive grains and livestock quotations. Wheat, corn, oats, lard, and short ribs show varied May July and Sept prices, with cash and by-sample prices listed for winter and spring wheats, corns and oats. cattle, hogs, and lambs receipts noted with price ranges. East Buffalo report echoes strong lambs and calves with broad price ranges.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Northern
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N.Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffialo
Best
Anecdotes of Beau Nash at Bath and a clever quip
The article recounts Beau Nash with Quin at Bath where Nash jokes about Bath being cheapest for a gentleman of taste. Quin asks why, and Nash quips about being charged for clothing and food while being treated as a stranger. Later Nash plans to leave, preferring to save others the trouble.
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Beau Nash
Bath
Quin
Ingland
Nash
Guin
Wathai
Lee Oi
Chambers
New Synods Created In Evangelical Lutheran Union
In Chicago on May 25 the Evangelical Lutheran synod of Illinois Missouri and Ohio decided to form three synods to be named the Northern Central and Southern synods of Illinois Missouri and Ohio. Officers elected include President Rev H Engelbrecht First vice president Rev F Photenhauer Second vice president Rev F Brunn and Secretary Rev B Merbitt. Six Illinois congregations joined the body including Springfield Trinity and a colored Springfield congregation of about 100 members. More than 800 delegates attend as the gathering adjourns after morning doctrinal discussions and a city tour.
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Chicago
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Illinois
Missouri
Ohio
Bethleham
H. Engelbrecht
F. Photenhauer
Addison
F. Brunn
B. Merbitt
Chiicago
J. 8. Simon
Springfield
Trinity Church
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's
Thornton
Emanuel Church
Aurora
Hampshire
St. Peter's Church
Taylorville
Stamp vending machines to be tested for 1 and 5 cent coins
Washington May 24 Postmaster General Meyer orders exhaustive tests of automatic stamp vending devices designed for 1 cent and 5 cent coins to buy 1 cent stamps and postal cards. Previous experiments found limited departmental advantage, but Meyer believes any device aiding public convenience should be adopted if cost is reasonable. Tests will place machines at multiple points nationwide. a 2 cent stamp equivalent remains a challenge needing two 1 cent stamps for letter postage.
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Washington
Meyer
Post Office Department
Dunkards Debate Neckwear Rule for Membership
In Los Angeles on May 24 the standing committee of the Dunkard national conference urged members to avoid neckties and fashionable dress but stopped short of making neckwear a test of fellowship. The house rejected the recommendation as not stringent enough, though a later rule barring neckties from membership could be considered before the session closes.
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Dunkard’s
Los Angeles
J. Corinthians
Dunkard National Conference
House
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending May 25 1907
The Western faxpress Little wim. Co. McGrath Henry Zimmer Chas and others have letters remaining in the Freeport post office for the week ending May 25 1907. Recipients listed include Miss Bessie Brown Miss Mary Mall Mes bh A Howard Mrs Win Eisbrenner Miss Karinebeth Forni and Dr D J Pollick among others. Please state advertised May 25 1907 when calling.
Mrs C F Watson Visits Freeport From Colorado Springs
Mrs C F Watson of Colorado Springs Colorado has been receiving treatment in Utica Indiana and is now visiting relatives and friends in Freeport.
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C. F., Watson
Colorado Springs, Colo
Utica
Ind
Freeport
Death of Prince Lois Napoleon in Zulu attack
An 1871 account recounts Prince Lois Napoleon’s death during a Zulu ambush after accompanying the Hdlbe party. Sir Evelyn Wood notes Labanga and seven attackers closing in, with the prince wounded by an assagai and a fatal blow from the weapon in the left shoulder.
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Lois Napoleon
B Evelyn Wood
Sir Evelyn
Labanga
Elis
Tie
Langalebele
Ife
Unbanga
Hellbender Creature Elicits Appetite and Habitat Facts
A scientist argues the hellbender can be eaten, noting its crayfish diet similar to bass. It is an amphibian relative of the frog, hatching from eggs and passing tadpole stages. The hellbender inhabits streams in the Alleghany foothill region.
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Alleghany Mountains
Evolution of riding gear in ancient Greece and Rome
Early Greeks and Romans rode bareback, deeming saddles effeminate. The modern saddle with pommel crupper and stirrups was unknown to ancient riders. Nero distributed fancy horse coverings to his cavalry, while bareback forest riders mocked them. Saddles with trees appeared in the fourth century, followed by stirrups three centuries later.
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Nero
Stand. ys and Sitting in a Tailor Shop Exchange
A London Tit-Bits excerpt shows Stand. ys and Sitting arguing with tailor Mr Snip about returning dark trousers and settling a six month old bill. The humor centers on the man claiming to stand a lot and sit a lot, reflecting a playful vagueness in the exchange.
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David Slowpay
Mr. Snip
London
Convicted Defenders Quip About Heart and Years Ahead
A defender says the condemned man has a good heart despite the conviction, while a companion jokes that the rest of him belongs to a few years in prison. The exchange highlights a sharp, sardonic tone about the outcome.
She wonders if he carried life insurance after death in love
The New York Times quotes a woman reacting to news he was dead in love with her. She asks whether he carried any life insurance, highlighting concerns about financial implications and the relationship's end.
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New York Times
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Stearns & Foster
Pickards
China
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Opticians
Reanead
Rho
F. A. Schulz
Frank Donohe
Professor Kaltes
Northwestern University
Donolue
Kales
Thomas Morin
Logan
William RR. White
White
Moran
Lofttts
St. Paul
Pillman Company
Nina van Zandt
Rose N. Malato
Vat Arndt
August Spies
Stephen A. Amuilato
Chicago, Dloomidigton Ait Decatur Railway Company
Luingia Tks
Interstate Commerce Board
Dunkard
Standard Oil
Chicago Grain
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Smiru
Atkins
Postasters
S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Peluce Louie Saupoleon
Atlus
Hellbender
Pernettent
H. ¢) Potter
Poduy
A. M. Hoover
People's Column
King's Daughters’ Employment Agency
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I. O. Keene
Senate Hotel
State St
Fkarms
Stearns & Zipf
Galena Ave
Union St
BchoetTel
Galena Mt
Oity
Float St
Cherry St
Shaffer
Wo. O.wright
John Hen
Gusotte Lamp
Columbia Phonograph
John F
Yaar A-Odt
Stanhope
Anis Street
F. A. Journal
Carroll Street
Stephenson Stret
A.W. Ford
Studebaker
Goldin
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Ousehold
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Aderoonmr
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RM. Dawson
Orent—Furnishers
Regina
Eny
Mars
Douglas Avenue
Yo Ren
South
Galen
Ah Ren
Soo Ldocoln
Double House
Burchard
Lincoln Ave
Water Tower
S-rowm House
BO Lineoln
Giadena Avenue
St Washington Ees
O Ren 'Et
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Exchange St
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