Injunction Ended Over Phoenixville Hill Grade Change
Judge Allen dissolved the St. Clair circuit court injunction against Receiver Jarvis of the Louisville Evansville and St Louis line allowing a 30 foot grade reduction at Phoenixville hill costing 25000 to cut operating expenses. The change would affect the St Louis & OFallon Coal mine switch and operations. The Associated Press notes the new Southern Illinois Railway, capital 2 million, to run from Salem to Chester with branches Sparta to Roseborough, and Bosworth slated as president.
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Springfield
Allen
United States
Schafer
St. Clair
Jarvis
Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Consolidated Railroad Company
Airline
Phoenixville Hill
St. Louis & O'Fallon Coal Company
New Southern Illinois Railway
Associated Press
New Southern Hingis Railroad
Chicago
Charles HH. Bosworth
Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis Railroad
Peoria and
Pekin Union Railroad
Marion County
Marion
Clinton, Perry
Washington
Salem
Chester
Sparta
Roseborough
Centralia
Good Conditions for Vegetable Growth Prevail for a Week
Springfield Illinois May 31 The climate and crop bulletin for Illinois for the week ended May 28 reports favorable farm work conditions and good growth prospects for vegetation. Rain improved soil moisture but more rain is needed nationwide. temperatures ran above normal. Wheat prospects remain good in the north with some improvement in the south, though Hessian fly damage persisted in central and southern districts. Much wheat was headed in the central and southern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Thunder and hail flood hits Peoria area. bridges damaged
A severe May storm brought thunder and hail causing floods that damaged two Vandalia road bridges near Farmdale. The track could not be repaired until waters receded. Trains were abandoned as driftwood and rising water blocked lines. Lake Erie and Western trains delayed four to five hours due to a Crandall bridge damage.
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Peoria
Vandalia
Farmdale
Lake Erie and Western
Crandall
Two Teens Rob Residence in Broad Daylight Looting
Richview Illinois May 31 two young women who named themselves Gertie and Winnie Pigg robbed the home of RE. S. Noleman at Irvington while the family was away. They looted clothing and 35 dollars. The suspects say their home is near Mount Vernon and both were armed with revolvers when Policeman P. B. McNair arrested them.
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Richview
Ill
Gertie
Winnie Pigg
Noleman
Irvington
Mount Vernon
P. BE. McNair
Litchfield Strike Leaders Post Bail in Injunction Case
John Schedler and Albert Allen, ringleaders of the Big tour strikers at Litchfield, appeared in the U S circuit court in Springfield Illinois and furnished $1000 bonds each. They are charged with violating Judge Allen’s injunction and with rioting, alleging interference with railroad operations.
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Springfield
Ill
John Schedler
Litchfield
Albert Allen
Illinois Woman's College Prosperous Meeting in Springfield
The board of trustees of the Illinois Woman's College met in Jacksonville. Dr A B Marker was unanimously reelected president. A contract was approved to build a large addition. The Lurton property was purchased, expanding the grounds and enhancing appeal.
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Hlinois Woman’s College
Springfield
Alls
May
Hlinois Woman's College
Jacksonville
A. BR. Marker
Lurton
State House Employes Fired in Springfield
Springfield May 31 considerable consternation at the state house as Secretary of State Rose discharged nineteen clerks and janitors. None of those discharged knew the reason for the action and Rose gave only that the services of so many were no longer needed.
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State House
Sringfield
Als
Rose
Holiday Base Ball Games Across Towns Reported
Chicago reports clear holiday baseball with two leagues playing in multiple cities. National League results include Chicago beating Philadelphia 5 2 and Brooklyn routing St Louis 5 1 in morning play, with Philadelphia 13 over Chicago 3 and New York 4 over Pittsburgh 1 in afternoon games. American League notes show Chicago 2 Kansas City 1 in morning, Milwaukee 5 Minneapolis 4, Buffalo 7 Cleveland 0, and afternoon caps Milwaukee 3 Minneapolis 5 plus Chicago 7 Kansas City 8.
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Chicago
Mborming
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Pitttsburg
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Wetgrounds
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Cleveland
Greveland
Detroit
Bishop Spalding Returns to Peoria After European Trip
Bishop Spalding reached Peoria on Tuesday evening returning from Europe. He told reporters he would not leave Peoria to become an American archbishop. He spoke of disappointment with the Paris Exposition and called Minnesota the garden spot of the earth.
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Spalding
Peoria
Uls
Europe
America
New Pittsburg and Lake Erie Train Trial Speeds
On the Pittsburg and Lake Erie road trial between Pittsburg and Newcastle the 52 mile run averaged at least 60 mph after slow downs. The train hit 67 mph for several minutes and completed one mile in 47 seconds, about 76 mph.
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Yast
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Newcastle
Cadell Woman Shot by Roommate and Husband Witnesses
In Birmingham on May 61 Mrs. Mattie Cadell was killed by Mrs. Tally Gardner at Bloc ton. Gardner had been living with Cadell and Cadell’s husband. The wife left, returned for belongings, and was shot by Gardner. Cadell’s husband reportedly witnessed the murder and offered no interference.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mattie Cadell
Tally Gardner
Blocton
Crane Collapse Kills One in Pittsburg Plant Accident
Pittsburg May 31 A traveling crane collapsed at the Totten and Llogg Tron and Steel Foundry plant killing Joseph Kaalka and fatally injuring George Dodson and George Iknox. Five others were badly hurt in the same incident.
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Pittsburg
Hure
Totten and Llogg Tron and Steel Foundry Company
Joseph Kaalka
George Dodson
George I Knox
General Otis Returns to Frisco Harbor Welcome
The transport Meade arrived from Manila last night with Major General Sh. S. Otis aboard. Upon entering the harbor a thirteen gun salute rang out and several brightly decorated tugs and launches escorted the vessel inland.
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General Otis
Frisco
San Francisco
Meade
Manila
Sh. S. Otis
Prince of Wales' Diamond Jubilee Wins Upsom Derby Stakes
London May 31 second day of Upsom Summer meeting saw the Der by stakes of 6000 sovereigns won by the Prince of Wales' Diamond Jubilee. Simondale finished second and James R. Keene's Disguise II placed third.
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London
Simondale
James R. Keene
Tragic Bay City Suicide Over Family Dispute
Alice Travis, 18, of West Bay City Michigan, died after ingesting carbolic acid in a personal crisis. In the presence of her brother who had scolded her over alleged improper conduct, she swallowed the poison and died shortly after. The incident occurred May 31 in Bay City.
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Bay City
Mich
Alice Travis
West Bay City
Two Die In Cambridge Pair In Waltham Race
In a twenty mile motor paced race at L A W events in Waltham yesterday the Stinson tandem from Cambridge ridden by Stafford and Myers collided with a post Myers died on the spot and Stafford died later in hospital authorities reported.
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Waltham
Mass
Stinson
Stafford
Myers
Cambridge
John Lee Taller, Giants Youth at Brownsburg
Brownsburg Ind May 31 John Lee son of Martin Lee residing nearby is now in his 19th year. He stands six feet seven inches tall and weighs over 200 pounds.
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Brownsburg
Ind
John Lee
Martin Lee
Melvin Wilson Injured at Gob Kuehle’s Lath Mill
Melvin Wilson, 22, lost his right foot at Gob Kuehle's lath mill when his foot was drawn into a bolting saw, tearing it to shreds. He suffered severe injuries and was rushed for medical treatment.
Drought Ends as Rain Refreshes Milbank Crops
Milbank M C May 31 neutral report says a good shower Monday afternoon lifted fears for the wheat crop and will improve overall conditions. Local farming expectations rise as moisture improves prospects.
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Milbank, M. C
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap Boschee's German Syrup ad
A historical advertisement promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs and severe lung troubles. It claims to heal tissues, destroy germ disease, reduce inflammation, ease expectoration, and improve sleep, urging readers to try one bottle with sample offers at Joseph Emmert's.
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Boschee
Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Switzerland cheerful over exports to United States last year
Switzerland reports total exports to the United States for the year at 17,234,803.39 dollars, up 3,875,428.39 dollars or twenty percent from 1808, signaling a strong trade gain for the period.
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Switzerland
United States
Recommendation for Chamberlain's Colic Remedy by Hartford Druggist
Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A customer credited it with saving her life at the shore, and a man felled by cold pains recovered after dosing. He notes it was repeatedly effective and states it is sold by Jos Emmert.
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Chamberlain
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
Jos, Emmert
Typewriting Experts Introduced in New York Trial
In a recent New York trial the court introduced typewriting experts as witnesses instead of traditional hand writing specialists. The move aims to standardize document analysis and verify signatures amid disputed records.
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New York
Foley's Honey and Tar Heal Lungs and Cold Claims
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the remedy from a lagrippe or heavy cold to stronger lungs. It cites testimonials from H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz and claims kidney health prevents rheumatism. Also notes Siberian settlers buying machinery from the United States along a new railroad.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Siberia
United States
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Wisconsin Resident
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin calls One Minute Cough Cure a wonderful quick and safe remedy. It claims to cure coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases. It says early use prevents consumption and that children and mothers endorse it.
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W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
H. J. Moogk
Leeds gentleman leaves trust to son with 100 mile residency condition
A Leeds England gentleman bequeaths £100 in trust to his eldest son on the condition that the son does not reside within 100 miles of Leeds town hall. The provision appears to restrict the son’s residence distance from the city center, creating a geographic stipulation tied to the inheritance.
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Leeds
England
Leeds Town Hall
Atwater Man Recovers Using Foley's Kidney Cure
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio was unable to work due to kidney trouble. After four days with Foley's Kidney Cure he was completely well. Also mentions H J Moogh W F Jungkunz and a note on consuls who safeguard money abroad in major prize places.
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Chas. Replogle
Atwater, O
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Cured a Running Sore with Banner Salve Claim
Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York says a persistent breast sore lasting over a year cured after using Banner Salve. He reports relief after half a box and urges keeping it in the house. H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz endorse.
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Henry H. Richards
Willseyville
N. Y
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Mustard grown in Lompoc area supports 200 farmers
In Lompoc California 2000 acres are cultivated for mustard seed supporting about 200 farmers. Florence Newman of Gray New York credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with relief from muscular rheumatism and endorses it for others with similar afflictions. The liniment is sold by Jos Emmert.
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Lompoc
Santa Barbara County
Cal
Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Newman
Gray
N. Y
Jos, Emmert
Grain-O replaces coffee with pure grain beverage
A reader endorses Grain-O noting initial dislike gave way after a week and praises its nourishment. The ad claims Grain-O feeds the system and is safe for children, offering a delicious healthful table drink for all ages. Purchase from grocers and follow directions.
Teaching Healing Mission Of Jesus And Apostles
A devotional on Jesus teaching and healing, the mission of the twelve, and the call for believers to live selflessly. It reflects on compassion, the harvest, and the spread of the gospel from Israel to all nations, emphasizing reliance on the Holy Spirit and faithful witness.
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DD. M. Stearns
Lie
Jesus
John iv
Isa
Christ
Mark iii
Simons
Jameses
Judases
Andrew
John
Philip
Bartholomew
Thomas
Matthew
Nathanael
Simon
Zelotes
James
Alpheus
Judas
Iscariot
Lebbreus Thaddeus
Elis
John xiv
Luke
Israel
Lim
Tlis
Elim
Lilim
Isis
Parable of the Good Samaritan in neighborly lessons
Christian Endeavor week begins January 8 with a lesson by Rey and HH Castle Torre. The Parable of the Good Samaritan is explored as a call to practical neighborliness. It emphasizes seeing every needy person as a fellow human and acting with compassion, regardless of caste, color, or nation. The lesson invites discussion, prayer, and Bible readings from Leviticus to Romans.
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Rey
Castle
Torre
Luke x
Christ
God
Lfe
Jerusalem
Jericho
Samaritan
le Ig
Tie
Jesus
Garden of Eden
China
Africa
America
Christ's Yearning For Souls in Congregationalist Thought
The piece reflects on Jesus Christ's supreme longing for human salvation and growth. It contrasts temperaments among Christians, noting Jesus’ unique understanding of the human soul and its potential, tied to His righteous character and holiness as described by Congregationalist thought.
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Christ
Earth
Cain
Jesus
A Man is Heighten to His Opinion Debate
A Central Christian Advocate quotation argues that a person’s right to opinion requires knowledge and discrimination. It condemns ignorant or prejudiced views as unworthy of being called an opinion, noting suspicions and baseless guesses may exist but lack valid status.
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Central
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D. M. Stearns
Christian Endeavor
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Womary
Tita Hirpriss
Henderson
Little Red
C. A. Henderson & Co
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Joe Cowley
Robert Mantell
B. Moos
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Ne OF America
Madison, Wis
Freeport
Illinois Central Railroad
Madison
Oro
Joseph Emmert
H. J. Moogh’s
Swarts & Fleck’s
Wagner's
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Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
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