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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
6
Bandits robbed Leger Oklahoma bank of about 8000 dollars late Thursday night triggering a nearby crowd to pursue them. Gunfire erupted injuring a citizen named Robert fatally, as locals battled the robbers at the bank doors and vault. Paockere faces fines in Missouri.
Attorney Fred Taagerman arranges payment of fines and costs totaling 27 130.75 in the Missouri Supreme Court at Jefferson City. The money goes to the state treasury for revenue purposes and may be used for appropriations. The case discusses packers’ fines, the state treasury, and related actions.
Illinois legislators debated city control of police and fire departments, park connections, and a reform of the supreme court district. Measures on prison labor, state charities, and civil service sparked opposition and votes, while a joint adjournment set the next midweek session.
Mrs Margaret Armour estate provides 40000 for a home assisting needy elderly in Wilkes Barre. The Margaret Armour Memorial Home will serve residents of the city and surrounding area.
Fragmented OCR text reports a political figure and associates facing arrest related to a high profile case. The snippet hints at a trial and statements by named individuals, with reference to a visitation or inquiry by a figure identified as Ronsevett, and a connection to McKinless and a public event.
A buried treasure worth 18000 dollars was found by a miner in Telena area. In a separate incident Bandits raided a saloon, demanded surrender, and killed the proprietor after a slow response by guards. Police are rounding up suspects.
A baroness known as Louise Ames Van Weik or Baroness Wolfbauer died by suicide in Jersey City hotels. A separate report notes Frank Dudach executed for killing his cousin Joseph Pedeleu amid a long running feud rooted in Germany.
A garbled list of 1930s senate proposals covers corporate stock power shifts, director minimums, property descriptions in tax deeds, negotiable instruments, county surveyor fraud penalties, conservator appointments, ordinance challenge timelines, unearned stage arguments, indemnity bond maker liability, and agency misrepresentation in tax briefs.
A child gazes through a gate on Easter morning as a tale unfolds of charity and faith. A boy longs to give to the divine but finds joy in praying that flowers be shared with others, a simple moral shaping hope and gratitude.
Ruth McPhail, a village singer, inspires Reuben Painter the blind organist with her generous heart and music. After a church service and a tender bond formed, Ruth offers marriage and Easter blessing to Reuben, who accepts, and they marry in a quiet village ceremony, starting a life of companionship and mutual support.
Megara hosts a spring Easter festival featuring a popular Greek dance by up to fifty young women linked in a circle. The event includes feasting with lamb and olives, lively games, and a ceremonial dance blending Turkish and oriental moves with traditional Greek music.
Industry report notes improved home demand for iron and steel with renewed orders and price stability in bar iron and galvanised steels. Cotton and wool goods face soft stocks, while shoe and leather sectors see high orders and rising prices. US and Canada report several hundred business failures this week, reflecting mixed conditions across sectors.
Wheat exports for the week ending March 20 total 12,401,387 bushels, with 2,395 last week and 29,110 a year ago, against 4,404,835 in 2001. Cumulative 172,448,815 bushels since July 1, vs 194,209,707 last season and 150,077,698 in 1900. Coal exports stand at 3,618,210 bushels, vs 3,072,068 last week, 139,203 a year ago, and 3,582,065 in 1901. For the Baltic Sea exports are 44,505,405 bushels, vs last season and 245,173,003 in 1901.
Chicago and Indianapolis markets show cattle valued around 3.00 to 3.50 with hogs near 5.00 to 7.00 while sheep range 2.50 to 3.00. Wheat No 2 about 1.70 to 2.17 and corn No 2 around 0.40 to 0.60 with butter eggs and potatoes also listed in regional price notes.
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