Dougherty Deficit Could Rise in Auditors Report
Peoria Illinois December 16. Auditors investigating school superintendent N C Dougherty shortage plan no Monday night school board report. Initial figures show shortfall around 400000 with years of deficits and possible further losses. Real estate rents unpaid and a single city property rental under 25 annually noted.
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Tll
National Bank
Ovill
Peoria National Bank
Hue
Dougherty
Tsw
Peoria Nationaly Bank
Bound to Die In Desperate River Attempt
Belvidere Illinois December 16 Amanda Tedmore a woman from Belvidere died after attempting to drown herself in the Rock River following a throat wound with a knife She walked half a mile to the river then climbed back to the Harmon home where she had started to die Despondency over ill health cited as the cause. The body was found at 7 a.m. in the riverbed.
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Belvidere
Amanda Tedmore
M. N. Har‘tson
Rock River
Harmon
Dividend Pass on Rock Island Stock and Kendall Not Held
Chicago Dec 16 The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Board adopts a 1.5 percent dividend on preferred Rock Island stock payable Jan 2 and plans 1.5 million in property upgrades. Kendall not to be charged in Miss Maude Reese murder. unable to link him to the burglary death after identification.
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New York
Chiccago, Rock Island and Pueblo Railway Company
Rock Island
Miét
Psomcco
Kendall
Chicago
James Kendall
Hoch Faces Hanging Again in Illinois Parole Ruling
Chicago reports the state supreme court upheld a criminal court verdict that Hoch must be hanged for the murder of Mrs. Marie Welker Hoch. The case centers on the wife murder conviction as Hoch faces execution after the ruling. In other cities Kid Herman defeats Eddie Manton in a brutal 20 round bout in Los Angeles. Widow of Billy Florence in New York fears for recovery as Mrs. Howard Coveney, widow of comedian Morence, aged 76, is reported ill.
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Hanlon
Los Angeles
Cal
Kid" Herman
Chicago
Edldie Manton
San Francisco
Billy” Florence
New York
Howard Coveney
Wm. J. Morence
Florence
Markets Summary Chicago Grain and Live Stock Prices
Quotations from Chicago Board of Trade show mixed grain futures with Dec wheat at 86 1/4 to 86 5/8 and May around 87 1/2. Corn ranges include Dec 45 1/4 to 45 5/8, oats around 80. Hog and cattle markets list varied bids, with pigs near 4.60 to 4.90, cattle 6.25 to 6.85, and veal calves 3.00 to 5.00, plus live poultry and hay prices from East Buffalo and regional sellers.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
East Buffalo
Dewning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. C
Lawson Denies Being Broke Amid Mortgage Rollup
Special to the Triate reports Boston on December 16 that Lawson denies insolvency while admitting rapid financial decline over months. He confirms a $250,000 mortgage on his home and additional $850,000 mortgaged on other properties. He frames his struggle against the system as being up against it.
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Boston
Lawson
Dreyer Paroled After Embezzlement Sentence
Springfield December 16 The State Board of Pardons released RK Dreyer on parole after a ten year embezzlement sentence. Dreyer, former treasurer of the West Park Board of Chicago, faced charges tied to bank failure affecting board lands. Friends pressed for release for eight years despite prior denials.
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Trinum
Springfield
State Board of Pardons
Dreyer
West Park Board of Chicago
Joliet
Miners Convention Adjourns After Resolution Push
Shamokin Pa December 16 miners convention adjourns after adopting resolutions demanding union recognition and warns of a likely new strike in the anthracite fields next April unless operators approve their terms.
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Shamokin
Fire claims Martell family in Red Lake Falls home
Special report from Red Lake Falls Minnesota details a early morning blaze that killed Peter Martell his wife and their three children. Investigators note the father allegedly moved the children to the kitchen before returning for his wife as the floor collapsed.
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Red Lake Falls Minn
Peter Martell
Weather Forecast for Galena and Vicinity
The forecast for Galena and surrounding area predicts continued fair weather and moderate temperatures over the next 24 hours. No precipitation is anticipated and skies remain mostly clear.
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Galena
Diphtheria Prevalence Across Illinois Report Reveals Widespread Sore Throats
The state board of health reports diphtheria and related sore throat outbreaks across Illinois, with Galena and 112 counties affected. Epidemics are under investigation, while mild cases and potential misdiagnosed throat infections are noted. Gas House Coke offered, and rural temperance among young women cited.
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State Board of Health
Stockton
Illinois
Galena
Daviess County
Indianapolis
Galena Gas Company
Tillman Attacks President in Senate Over Panama Canal Disputes
South Carolina senator Tillman criticizes the canal commission methods and the president in discussing Panama Canal affairs. He questions President Shants’s railroad ties, police press office handling, and the San Domingo treaty, warning of increasing one man power and constitutional trampling.
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Panama Canal
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Tillmain
Canal Commission
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Clover Leaf Railroad
Railway Register
Bishop
Tule
Tillman
Tilman
Teveridge
Philippines
Beveridge
United States
Tle
San Domingo
Spooner and Tillman Clash Over Treaty Policy
In a heated exchange Senator Tillman accuses President Roosevelt’s policy of exploiting an unratified treaty. Spooner defends the president saying revenue agents in San Domingo would differ if the treaty were ratified. Tillman questions motives while Spooner denounces the insinuations as undignified and insists no trickery occurred.
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Tillman
Spooner
Dominican
United States
San Domingo
Morales
Tilman
Tillman and Spooner Clash Over San Domingo Policy
Spooner explains governmental duties as Tillman presses the President for full San Domingo withdrawal. He notes the senate adjourned without acting on the treaty, leaving a tense situation. Morales sought Roosevelt’s aid and a trusted U.S. citizen to collect revenues amid European pressure and a warship’s presence.
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Monty
Tillman
San Dontego
Spooner
Senate
San Domingo
Cnntom
Morales
Troogevelt
United States
Panama road debate stirs clashes over bonds and sovereignty
In a heated exchange, Tillman and Allison spar over the Panama railroad charter, bond issuance, and U S stockholding. Allison says the United States is the sole stockholder. Tillman likens governance to imperial methods and cautions against increasing public debt.
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United States
Allison
Tillman
Taft
Philippines
Kaiser
TWEEDISM DEBATE AND POLITICAL ACCUSATIONS IN CONGRESS
Washington reports detail a house debate where Burke of Pennsylvania questions New York politics and Philadelphia corruption remarks by Williams of Mississippi. Senate and House briefs note canal and insurance discussions, executive nominations, and a holiday recess resolution.
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Williams
Mississippi
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Willams
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Hut
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Panama Canal
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Washinton
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Tar Uber
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War Department
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William V. Wilcox
Dea Moines
Internal Revenue
Jame Neal
Indiana
Interior
Jesse Wilson
Payne
Ways and Means
Bath Houses
Dan
Pfister Acquitted In Milwaukee Fraud Case
Charles Pfister is declared innocent after defense motion to dismiss and a lengthy trial. Prosecutors alleged Pfister held 14 000 belonging to Wisconsin Undertaking Company and 25 000 tied to a Milwaukee garbage contract bid, but the jury found no wrongdoing. Pfister thanked supporters and urged protection for innocent defendants.
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Milwaukee
Iinige Brazee
Charles Ay Pfister
Balloe
Plister
Wiscon- UN Itendering Company
Holiday trade leads as retail sales soar nationwide
The Weekly Review of Trade notes holiday sales surpass all records with urgent supplementary orders. Staples movement remains steady and spring prep is underway as sectors report higher wages to be enacted, while 289 US failures compare to 276 last year and 27 in Canada.
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New York
St. G. Din & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Emperor affirms path, urges manifesto as sole route
London dispatch reports the emperor meeting a deputation including Prince Scherbatov and nobles seeking a return to autocratic rule. He praises their devotion but directs them to follow the manifesto as the only path, urging nationwide adherence to his will. Also notes Terie crime case and a dormitory stabbing at a state institution.
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St Petersburg
Daily Telegraph
Thay
Scherbatov
Court de Witte
Record Prices and Events Sweep Early Winter News
A New York Cotton Exchange seat sold for 24000 setting a record. Baltimore saw the season’s first heavy snow. In Wisconsin a fire destroyed 415000 in Brodhead nearly crippling the town’s business. Andrew Carnegie was asked 100000 to equip Union College’s electrical engineering building and the college sought another 100000. Miners refuse to return to work after a strike. Venezuela news shifts as Castrolines quoted and protested. Dunkirk schools move to halt cerebro spinal illness spread. Dale Gilman reelected head of the National Civil Service Reform League in Milwaukee. German rail line passes a bill for a cable car to Craylord from Snederite Bay. Judge Ryland of Lexington bids farewell after eighteen years. Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice named undersecretary for foreign affairs in the British cabinet.
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Brodhead
Wis
Andrew Carnegie
Union College
Sehenectly
Cran Venezuela
Castrolines
Dunkirk
Dale C. Gilnan
Nation Civil Service Reform League
Iie Qiewming
Milwainkee
Telelistig
Crylrond
Snederite Bay
Ikabob
Southiwest Africa
John B. Ryland
Lexington
Eirenii
Edmond Fitemaurice
Winder
oYalia
Bridgh
Hariman and Ryan dispute over Hyde stock and motives
New York, Dec. 16. Harriman testified that Ryan proposed halving Hyde stock and naming two trustees to control the Equitable Life, a move Ryan rejected. Harriman said he sought cooperation to save the property and noted he did not start the insurance investigation. He also said his jocular remark about Odell was not meant seriously.
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New York
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Thomas IF
Ryan
H. Harriman Ryan
Harriman
James Hy Hyde
Equitable Tife Assurance Society
Hyde
Equitable Society
Tinrriman
Tiyar
Tfe
Anthracite Union Convention Endorses Pay Demands
Shamokin Pa December reports the tri district United Mine Workers convention endorsing a package of resolutions. A special committee will press for eight hour workday wage increases of 10 to 20 percent and no further docking. The committee plans to present demands privately to coal operators within a week or two.
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Shamokin
United Mi Workers
Railway Fireman and Rate-Fixing
The advisory board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen met in Peoria to study rate legislation. Grand Master Hanahan was authorized to determine the union's official position and proceed with the matter.
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Peoria
Dev
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Hanahan
Hawatin
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