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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
4
Local clipping mentions J. Will and Choa Lieberknecht in connection with Geneseo Republic content. The snippet provides limited readable names and a partial attribution to Delaware or Pa context, with unclear event or date details.
Geneseo notice from December 30 1010 warns publishers to remove delinquent subscribers per post office orders. Readers with unpaid accounts are urged to send payment now to avoid being dropped from the mailing list.
A 1920s era report notes Illinois women clubs as a rising force with 23 distinct clubs and over 30 000 members. It highlights organized efforts toward community benefit and expected impact when large groups act, illustrating social influence and civic engagement.
Charles Yo Hensel of Dover Bureau county plans to apply for a pardon on January 1 when the state board of pardons convenes at Joliet. Convicted in April 1902 for murdering his wife, he was sentenced to life. He previously sought parole three years ago but was refused, though sentiment in Bureau county has shifted in his favor.
The census bureau reports 28,508,007 people live in 228 U S cities with populations over 25 000. Of the 92 000 000 total urban residents 28 508 007 inhabit these larger cities including 19 with over a quarter million and 50 over 100 000.
The text notes that 20,303,407 people live in larger cities with populations over 100,000. It cites growth rates of 336 for the 1900s decade compared with 325 for the 1890s decade, indicating faster expansion in the newer decade.
The article notes Justice White becoming the ninth chief justice, the first from a Southern state since Taney. It traces origins of chief justices, mentions several past justices and states represented on the court, and lists current governors of states with justices, including Wyoming with Van Devanter, as new associate justices join.
About fifteen jurymen protested for hours in Cambridge court rooms and lobbies demanding full pay for a week excused and contending county remuneration was due. The dispute began when the Circuit Court session opened.
In Kewanee, twelve jurors chosen on December 17 faced doubts about first-week pay when clergy clerk Herbere reportedly denied full compensation. After court consultation with Rock Island official, jurors were ultimately paid for the entire week, with Street Commissioner Henry Kempin and Isaac Farmer among those affected.
President Taft will be the central figure of Springfield's Lincoln birthday observance. Senator Cullom delivered the invitation on behalf of Springfield citizens and Taft accepted. The event is set for Saturday February 11 since Lincoln day falls on Sunday. Baron Rosen invited but unavailable due to health.
Officers from all state traction companies will convene in Chicago at the Great Northern hotel on January 19 to form a state organization. The move aims to counteract steam railways resisting uniform cooperation terms with electric companies, with failure to unite hindering community and material development.
Miss Nettie Garrigan born February 28 1871 in Burns township died December 17 from typhoid fever at St Francis hospital in Kewanee. She was a Galva trained nurse who served patients and battled illness for three weeks. Survived by eight brothers and two sisters and two Chicago sisters. Funeral at St John’s Catholic church Monday at 9 with Rev Father McKeon. Interment in Galva Catholic cemetery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report to Congress calls for government valuation of railroads noting current balance sheets misstate value. It cites a 1909 railroad law improvement and details fines totaling 63 000 from 31 railroad law violations since December 1 1909. The report shows July to September 1910 railroad revenue of 745 million with expenses of 489 million, and notes 350 deaths and 15 515 injuries to passengers in the year ending June 30 1910 plus 3 416 employee deaths and 64 866 injuries.
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