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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
7
The text outlines farm losses from corn and broom corn markets, prices received, and costs including labor. It mentions industrial shifts like broom corn pricing pressure, plant sales, and lawmaking proposals, plus assorted local incidents, deaths, and public notices across Illinois towns.
A fragmentary 19th century report describes a confrontation near a residence in Bloomington. A man allegedly used a small whip and a revolver as a Carleton-girl was restrained, the victim fell, and the assailant claimed self defense. Names and exact dates are unclear in the surviving text.
The State superintendent Alfred Bayliss released the annual education report with census figures. It notes 1 001 175 persons aged 5 to 21, 22 278 more boys than girls, 971 841 students in graded and ungraded schools, 765 057 average daily attendance, male teacher wages 12 to 30 a month and 84.55 average, female wages 10 to 50 a month and 54.18 average, 27 180 teachers employed, and 814 unable to read and write.
Charles H. Condit F H Allen and other owners petition Scott County to form the Big Swan Drainage and Levee district for 12000 acres west of Winchester along the Illinois river between Sandy Walnut and Plum creeks. Levees to run fifteen miles and steam pumps to remove surface water. Project promises increased land value and profits.
Louise K. Hames of Chicago sues in circuit court alleging she is the daughter and sole heir of Edward B. Millard and seeks to establish her rights to an estate valued over 1 million dollars. The action names several relatives and cites plans to merge holdings to secure a $300,000 college endowment by January 14.
The first passenger train entered Pope County at Golconda at 5 30 PM on a new Illinois Central branch from Reevesville. Conductor W W J Ashley of Herrin led the trip which carried nine passengers including Mrs Tt B Thompson of Metropolis the first woman to ride into Pope County by rail. The event drew many locals curious about rail service in a county long without a railroad as Illinois Central pursued mineral resources with seven mines opening for lead spar and zinc.
Joseph Lester’s attorney FY. R. Platt buys 600 acres adjoining Lester near Benton, bringing totals to 10 000 acres. Leiter acquires 500 more acres for 24500 dollars and plans three mine shafts. Zeigler area development includes railroad links from West Frankfort and Zeigler with a Borerourt road entering Zeigler from the south.
A man whose identity is unestablished and a stranger to local farmers was found dead by his own hand on a secluded bank of Salt Creek between Lyons and Gromadale. The body lay face down in bushes beside a revolver with one empty chamber and a bullet wound in the temple, marking a suicide.
Fragmentary OCR describes a slander suit involving Centralia officials led by Chief James Jackson and defendant Robert Rohl. The case alleges Rohl made false statements to injure Jackson character and seeks damages around ten dollars amid unclear indictments and office ties.
A discharged case notes a judge in the Circuit Court at Springfield presiding over a crime spree. The report mentions a man convicted in a separate post office robbery and a theft involving thousands in stamps. The chaotic fragment hints at multiple charges and a broad narcotics and bank theft influence.
Most Rev Frederick Temple archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all England died in London on Tuesday after a long illness. Born November 30 1821 in the Ionian Islands he led Rugby School before becoming archbishop December 22 1896. His death follows a period of failing strength after the Westminster Abbey coronation scene and the education bill debate.
The article reports Marconi announcing a successful trans Atlantic wireless link between Canada and England. Messages from Marl Minto and other dignitaries were transmitted to King Edward VII and discussed as a landmark in global communication and its social and political implications.
A Pall Mall Gazette piece profiles J G Gluney Ross the third in succession as ruler of the Cocos Keeling Islands. It describes his European training his marriage to a Cocos wife and life governing the islands with a focus on education crafts bartering money ban opium and alcohol bans and strict social order.
Surgeon Captain I Tamura spoke to military surgeons about Japan using paper windows instead of glass to fend off bacteria. He noted air passes through paper, reducing bacterial inhalation by Japanese residents who live in air with higher bacteria levels than Paris or Berlin.
Fragmentary exchange discusses why novels often end well and whether a good ending is possible. The dialogue mentions Helen Sue and a reference to Philadelphia with unclear context and phrasing.
A fragmented overview notes Populists in the present Congress shifting names to Democrats, with Senators Jones Stewart of Nevada and Shafroth of Colorado among those tied to silvery labels. It covers policy debates, cabinet and Roosevelt era politics, and financial and postal matters across the nation.
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