Illinois convict labor law tested in Kane county courts
The Elgin school board plans to buy desks on the open market despite a state convict labor law requiring prison officials to supply such items. Andrews & Co. bids may be accepted with a legal challenge funded by the firm. The case could reach court via injunction or a friendly suit, with Pekin considering a similar move.
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Illinois
Pekin
Elgin
Chicago
Circuit Court
Kane County
School Board of
Andrews & Co
Andrews
Freeport
Elgin School Board
Charles Tinney
Board of Prison Industries
Stead
Bayliss
Axs.drew Company
Tinney
Shall Not Pass Again This Way Poetic Echoes
A reflective verse praising spiritual growth and faithful living. The speaker seeks strength, joy for tears, and courage to overcome doubts while hoping to share hope and faith with others. It stresses daily righteous living and adherence to the Master’s guidance.
Giant Bird Cage at the World’s Fair
A gigantic bird cage measuring 325 feet long attracts attention for its wire covering and steel frame. A surrounding wooden platform encircles the cage with a fourteen foot walk through its center, allowing feathered tribes to display under natural conditions.
Anti Toxin Reduces Diptheria Mortality in Chicago Data
Chicago health department reports 7 435 cases of diphtheria showing mortality drops to 64 percent with anti toxin. Without anti toxin mortality remains about 35 percent.
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Chicago
Health Department
Death Reaps Rich Harvest in Galena and Chicago
Wellington Weigley longtime Galena lawyer and former Dubuque pastor dies in Chicago at his daughter’s home in his 90th year. Survived by three sons and two daughters, funeral in Galena and burial at East Side Cemetery, with pallbearers named. Also notices for Mrs. Johanna Dwyer and Michael Griebe with obituaries and funeral details. James O Halloran dies at 81 in Galena with a Requiem mass at St Michael's Church and burial in East Side Cemetery.
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Wellington Weigley
E. E. Todd
Wood Street
Chicago
Galena
M. E. Church
Dubuque
St. Lukes
Elizabeth
John W. Luke
Jo Daveiss
Weigley
Alice Todd
Fillmore
Frank
William
Piece
Winona
Campbell
Los Angeles
Cal
Illinois Central
Grenwood
J. A. Matlack
T. B. Hughlett
R. Barret
W. R. Holder
William Rippin
William Spensley
Johanna Dwyer
S. High Street
County Limerick
Ireland
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Edward
Barry Bros
M. C. Slattery
Ralena
James
Ryan
Nora
Savanna
John Dwyer
St. Michael’s Church
Father Shannahan
T. Z. Barry
J.T. Slattery
John Hefferman
M. J. Burns
Thomas Tracy
T. L. McDermott
East Side Cemetery
James O’halloran
Claude Street
James Rooney
Madison
Wis
John Engels
Cornwallis
Montana
James O’ Halleran
Death of Lawrence Feehan at Vinegar Hill
Lawrence Feehan son of Mr and Mrs Martin Feehan of Vinegar Hill died at his home Sunday morning of heart failure. He was about seventeen. His death followed the recent death of his sister Mrs Buckley in Seattle. A quiet unassuming young man he was well known in the community. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 oclock from Vinegar Hill Catholic church.
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Michael Giebe
Perry
Commerce Streets
John P. Vincent
Nellie Riley
Rose Griebe
Philip
Joseph
William
Charles Whippo
George Whippo
Michael Yarg
Michael Greibe
Lawrence Feehan
Martin Feehan
Vinegar Hill
Dr. Buckley
Seattle
Vinegar Hill Catholic
Three Month Old Child of Standard Cigar Maker Dies
The three months old child of Elmer Sisco a Standard cigar maker died at his home on the hill Monday. The remains were taken to Waterloo Tajon on the late train Monday evening.
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Elmer Sisco
Waterloo
Tajon
Warren Man Dies at Freeport
Charles Burton of Warren dies at St. Francis hospital Freeport from an apoplexy at 11 Saturday morning. A longtime resident of Illinois he was forty three and worked as a traveling salesman. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at Warren.
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Charles Burton
Warren
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Infant dies during visit to Mansfield family
Mr and Mrs George Palmer mourn the loss of their eight week old infant while visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Geiger. The child was born in Mansfield and funeral arrangements have not been finalized. Mr and Mrs Walt of Mansfield, the parents of Mrs Palmer, were summoned by the illness.
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George Palmer
Henry Geiger
Mansfield
Walt
Palmer
Harcourt Refusal of Peerage Ends Public Career
Sir William Vernon Harcourt announces retirement from public life in England. He is one of the few men to whom King Edward offered a peerage, the king sending a personal letter, but Harcourt held his position. Many expect a renewed royal offer.
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Harcourt
William Vernon Harcourt
Egland
Edward
Vernon
Police Picture-Books Aid Travelers in Paris
Paris police stations keep picture-books to help foreigners locate lost items. Travelers who cannot describe belongings can point to illustrations, speeding recovery by matching objects to the drawings.
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Paris
Inquirer
Indian Chief Chilkoot Jack Elected Chilkat Leader
Chilkoot Jack, described as a steadfast ally of white settlers, has been elected chief of the Chilkat tribe in Alaska to succeed Donowoka who died last March. He is famed as a fearless guide and warrior and hails from the tribe’s most influential family.
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Chilkoot Jack
Alaska
Donowoka
Prize for Auto Boat Voyage From New York to Havre
Charley the French automobilist offers a $10,000 prize to the first auto boat that successfully completes a voyage from New York to Havre. The award motivates invention in combined automotive and maritime travel.
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C. 1
Charley
New York
Havre
Wisdom in His Folly and a Saloon Petition Scene
A San Francisco Call retelling recalls Jim O Brien taunting ex Supervisor Barry, the “Solid Nine” member, about Barry’s independence bid. In Barry s Market street saloon O Brien and companions drink while Barry’s petition effort collapses as O Brien mocks him for spending 60 cents on drinks.
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Jim” O’brien
Barry
Market Street
O’brien
Biinker
San Francisco
Costume of Korean Women Described by Angus Hamilton
The author portrays Korean women's dress with an airy white upper garment like a zouave jacket, a long white petticoat, and a green silk changer used to veil the face. The description notes exposed breasts, aging appearance, and a paradoxical reveal masked by concealment, creating a striking visual contrast.
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Korea
Angus Hamilton
Grant's Son Retells Father's Story of Quick Judgment
Gen. Fred D. Grant recalls his father, a famed strategist, telling of an old coachman named John who misread tasks but kept trying. The tale underscores the elder Grant's belief in reading a situation swiftly and acting decisively.
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Gen
Grant
Fred D. Grant
Old John
John
New York Times
Two Notable Army Officers
First Lieutenant Rudolph E. Sniper of the Fourteenth cavalry is believed to be the youngest commissioned officer in the United States army. Lieut. Ernest D. Peek, a Wisconsin native and West Point graduate, stands six feet four and a half inches and earned the nickname Pike's Peak for his role in building a military road later named Peek's Pike.
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Rudolph E. Sniper
Fourteenth Cavalry
United States Army
Ernest D. Peek
Corps of Engineers
Wisconsin
Peek
West Point
Pike's Peak
Peek’s Pike
Batter Cakes In Wash Basins Stir Campus Gossip
A student report from a girls college claims winter batter cakes were made in wash basins. The tale escalates after a neighbor overheard a roommate complain a mouse ruined the basin and forced disposal for cleanliness.
Labor Saving Appliances Transform Farming Practices
The piece notes that grain sowing, manure handling, and land preparation are now done by machines. It highlights modern appliances replacing manual labor in tasks like grubbing, hoeing, and cleaning fields, comparing past and present farming methods.
Russia's five great universities and student ratios
The text notes five major Russian universities besides three provincial ones and states about 15,000 students in the five. It cites Russia's population at 125 million and estimates one student per about 8,000 people, contrasting with the U S ratio of one student per about 600 people.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Kiel
Warsaw
Kharkov
America
Galena Wins Fourth Straight Over Maquoketa
Galena dominates Maquoketa to clinch a 4 1 series lead in a high scoring game. Hanrahan struggles then yields to Galena’s eighth inning barrage of five runs aided by multiple extra base hits to secure the win. Maquoketa’s lone run comes on J Yessler’s seventh inning hit. strong pitching by Galena’s new recruit gives a Saturday shutout with three runs in the fourth.
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Galena
Maquoketa
Hanrahan
Galena, Maquoketa Baseball Scoreline
Galena defeated Maquoketa 6 to 1 in a nine inning game. Final line shows Galena scoring 6 runs with one run in the eighth and Maquoketa scoring 1 run in the seventh.
Galena Defeats Maquoketa in 1 20 Weathered Tilt
Earned runs Galena four. Coover with three base hits. Parish two base hits. Players named include Friend Dennis J Yessler and O Day. Hanrahan struck out five, Parish eight. Tropf McIntosh Hanrahan issued four walks. Double plays Gibbs to J Yessler to Lang and Gibbs to Lang to Dennis. Reed to Madden to Friend. Stolen bases Coover McIntosh O Day. Sacrifice Dennis. Left on bases four apiece. Umpire Hirst. Time one twenty.
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Hanrahan
Maquoketa
Friend
O’day
A. Yessler
Coover
Reed
Galena
McIntosh
Madden
Texas
Davis
Tropf
Strong
Aurora
Yessler
O’ Day
Barnett
Trops
Galena AB
Gibbs
Berkley
Mills
Lawton
O'Day
Troft
ABBA
Miller
Dennis
A Yessler
Ballard
Lang
J. Yessler
Parish
Hirst
Reed Goes to Freeport from Galena
Edward Reed, a fast shortstop for Galena, leaves for Freeport to join Moriarity's team. His departure is regretted, but his move brings a salary increase. Reed leaves Galena with a reputation as a superb ball player and gentleman, and best wishes for future success. His home record shows ten games played at bat.
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Edward Reed
Galena
Freeport
Moriarity
Reed
Reed Emerges as Freeport Hero in Baseball Debut
The Journal lauds Reed late of Galena as a 18 karat swatting gladiator and a versatile second baseman who can bat in any position with permission. In game one he triples his impact, scoring the opener twice as local victory hinges on his powerful hitting and sharp fielding style.
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the Journal
Reed
Galena
Temple of Fame
Skulkowski
Timeovich
A Hot One For Dubuque
A Decatur Herald column laments Dubuque coverage of its baseball team and notes indifferent fan support. It argues the lack of praise for players like Hinky Hines hurts crowd turnout and the team’s standing.
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Dubuque
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Michael Griebe
St. Mary’s Church
Galena Fire Co
Ernest Schumacher
W. Hess
Albert Haser
Sam Metzger
Charles Struhs
Charles Sieman
London Sundayhool Times
Dennis A. Yessler
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