Key Illinois rail tax losses challenged by Chicago lawyers
Judge Fleming and J M Duty, representing Chicago interests, argued before the railroad commission that decades of Illinois tax assessments ignored railroad capital stock and franchise values. They cited 1875 and 1904 figures showing large gaps between stock values and tangible property assessments, claiming Chicago revenue losses of hundreds of thousands to millions annually. Mileage discrepancies for Burlington and Eastern Illinois roads were highlighted, with 1541 miles vs 943 reported.
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Springfield
W. B. Pleming
J. M. Duty
Ale of
Chicago
Railroad Commission
Ilinois
Board of Equalization
Tuat
Burlington
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
State Board of Equalization
Aledo Wins College Legacy Bid In Rush For Polytechnic Institute
The will of William Drury funds a city college in Aledo Illinois named William and Vashti with 112000 to the city. A six thousand two hundred cash bid plus a $35000 geological collection secured the legacy. The college will be polytechnic with a 40000 building, and the city board of control includes the mayor and county officials. Mary J Koubl elected to succeed Marie Y Brehm as head of the W C in J A Mattoon.
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Aledo
William Drury
William and Vashti
William Marsh
Abedo Mide
Board of Supervisors
W. C
J. A. Mattoon
Illinois
Marie Y. Brehm
Mary J. Koubl
Hrehm
New Dormitories Open at Prances Shimer Academy
Oct 10 Mount Carroll HL reports the new dormitory and commons at Prances Shimer Academy, rebuilt after February fire, finished in time for the school opening and touted as the west’s most modern girls’ school facilities. Marion Hb notes Clyde Boatwright, 22, killed his father Scott Boatwright during a drunken clash as the son defended by his mother. Chicago Oct 10 reports Parks Superintendent Max Beuter died suddenly while unyoking a horse on La Salle Street near Washington, death instantaneous.
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Mount Carroll
Prances Shimer Academy
Marion
Clyde Boatwright
Scott Boatwright
Boatwright
Chicago
Ax Beuter
Lasalle Street
Washington
Tie
Cattle Inspection Report From Union Stock Yards
The weekly cattle inspection tally from Chicago shows 449 inspected, 201 passed in yards, 225 held for post mortem. A more favorable note reports Mare. Poneen improving marginally under Attending Physician Dr. Paytor in Springfield Illinois.
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Springfield
Weokly
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Atate
DeWitts Little Harry Risers Sold by All Druggists
Tene and tried teicuds of the family praise DeWitts Little Harry Risers for best results. Tosy cheeks and sparkling eyes follow the way of Unese dependable little nuts. Palley do not gripe or sicken. Sold by all druggists.
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Teicuds
DeWitts
Harry Risers
Palley
Very Low Excursion Fares to Buffalo on Northwestern Line
Ex excursion tickets to Buffalo New York on the Chicago and North Western Ry are offered at one fare for the round trip October 10 to inclusive with reasonable return limits. This rate promotes travel to the International Christian Convention. Apply at Chicago and North Western Railway offices.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Sayeso Best Claims for Dr Pierce Medicines
The article argues that Dr Pierce medicines gain trust beyond maker claims. It cites public ingredient knowledge and letters from medical professionals, listing scholars and colleges agreeing on the remedies. It invites women to consult Dr Pierce for health and beauty, offering correspondence and free testimonials.
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Pierre
Pierce
Bintes Ebinewood
Mos Do
Benet Medical College
Chivagsos
Bateoaf
Joti
Tate
Cuteintati
Ohio
Gonn Ha
Grover
Neow Yorks
Barilhaw
Jeferson Medical
Ashers
Dr. Dievee
R.V. Peave
Buffalo
N.Y
Tara
Rover
Rlv. Pierce
Earth's latent power as Langley warns of hidden risks
The Washington Star quotes Professor Langley of the Smithsonian on Earthquakes and latent natural forces. He compares tremors to dramatic explosions and suggests nature may reveal unseen dangers that could threaten familiar life and structures.
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Pr. Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Prospero
Earth
Washington Star
Oldest House In Louisiana Stands Since 1727
Readable fragments describe Louisiana s oldest building erected in 1727 with preserved cypress stairs and a courtyard housing a Spanish dagger specimen. A Shrewsbury anecdote imagines Darwin as the town s origin while noting a church steeple collapse as a feared judgment. a Swiss patent for paper waistcoats is mentioned.
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Louisiana
Chartres ‘Street
New Orleans
Shrewsbury
Euelind
Darwin
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics ad claims broad cures
An old advertisement promotes Humphreys Veterinary Specifics for diseases in cattle horses sheep dogs hogs and poultry. It lists cures for ailments from coughs fever and bowel issues to lameness and miscarriages and notes availability from the Humphreys Medicine Co in New York and a prepaid mail order option.
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Humphreys’ Meitelue Co
Cor
Willan and
Jona Streets
New York
Parade of Spanish War Veterans Reviews Cheering Crowd
President Roosevelt did not review the parade due to duties as veterans marchers from the Grand Army of the Republic and the Old Guard accompany their escort up Pennsylvania Avenue. A float shows the Maine battleship model while calls rise for restoring the army post canteen.
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Washington
Retta
Roosevelt
Chey
Grand Army of the Republic of the
District of Columbia
Ove Tien
Madison Phice
Wedmond Pearson T Hobson
Russell BR. Hoerrison
Pennsylvania Avenue
Grand Army of the Republic
Old Guard
Business Men's Association
Minute Men
Maine
Manuel
Farmers' Congress meets at Rock Island in session
Eight hundred delegates gather for the twentieth annual Farmers National Congress in Rock Island Illinois with Mayor G W McCashrin and Governor C B Deneen attending as welcome speakers. The program includes an address by President John M Stahl on distribution of agricultural products and the congress aims to fix faults in the distribution system.
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Rock Island
Farmers’ National Congress
Minois Theater
G. W. McCashrin
Deneen
Asade
Ost Strange
Marion
End
Congress
TB. Cameron
Stageville
First View
D John MM. Stahl
Chilenge
Laxative promotes bowel movement and cleansing
An old patent medicine note claims Kent dy's Laxative Hloney and Tar opens the bowels and drives the card out of the system. Sold by all druggists.
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Kent Dy
Dissolution of Partnership at Berman Hanke Co
The firm Berman Hanke Co dissolves by mutual consent with Mr Hanke retiring. Creditors urged to call at the office to settle accounts. The business will be continued by W F Bergman. Bergman and Haske sign.
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Berman, Hanke & Co
Hanke
Fira
W. F. Bergman
A. BR. Haske
Marines Fight Mosquito Threat in Cuba Campuses
Brigadier General GB Elliott commands the Marine Corps in Cuba, launching a vigorous campaign to protect troops from yellow fever. Ten barrels of citronella oil ordered for immediate dispatch. every marine on duty to aid in protective measures against mosquitoes.
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Washington
GB. Elliott
Marine Corps
Cuba
Cota
Veterans approve canteen restoration plan at Washington meeting
The National Legislative Committee of the United Spanish War Veterans reports a record vote in favor of restoring the Army Canteen at Washington. The issue goes to Congress next winter for action.
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Legion of Spanish War Veterans of
Massachusetts
New Twinmpshire
United Spanish War Veterans
Wnani
J. Walter Mitchell
Department of the District of
Army
Washington
Fras
Congress
National Legislative Committee of the United Spanish War Veterame
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