Four Injured In Auto Crash In Moline Area
Prominent Moline figures including C H Vandervoort Eugene Gruenwald and cab driver Joe Kelley were injured when a car collided with a cab on a bridge near Davenport while returning from Duvervoort. The driver from Geneva N Y suffered a fractured skull and was believed to be in danger.
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Moline
St Luke
Davenport
Ral
Geneva
N.Y
H Vandervoort
Eugene Gruenwald
Moline_ Auto Company
Joe Kelley
Duvervoort
Kelley
Section Hand Killed. $3023 Found on Victim in Coat Lining
A section hand killed by a switch engine on Northwestern line near Bloomingdale and Van Buren streets in Chicago left $3023 in large bills sewn inside his coat lining. The victim, identified as David Thiert, 33, was taken to Nellis' undertakers after the body was counted and receipts given. Police report no known relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Railroad
Bloomingdall Avenue
Vorgreet
Chicago
David Thiert
Ody
Nellis
Botereimd
Churches Robbed of Bibles In Anish Sect Feud Follows Theft
Disjointed report describes an Amish church dispute after a $5,000 damage suit against Elder Witzig of Gridley by Ru dulzh Ish of Peoria. Reading mentions nighttime entries at Dedrig Tren Mette Laaneke and theft of Bibles, with factions forming amid guard actions.
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Witzig
Gridley
Rudulzh Ish
Peoria
TY “Iremon
Tazewell Auuuty
Mu Peerm
Dedrig, Tren
Mette
Tau Laaneke
Vadis
Christmas Gift for College Rat and Local Obituary Notice
Fragmentary OCR records a Christmas gift note and a severed obituary entry. Mentions names such as A Blau and Topper Nut, a death at an unspecified age, and references to estate or severance terms. The readable portions indicate a mixed items listing and a memorial notice with limited context.
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vAlewe
A. Blau
Topper
Laer
Tc Sparicty
Shortage Found in Clerk's Estate Accounts At Bloomington
Court holds bondsmen for 6700 as shortage in estate of late RS McIntyre is examined. Jil Myers orders the Bloomington treasurer to cover missing funds after an expert review. State charities report three months ending September with cost and population data for institutions, noting per capita figures and monthly variations.
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Coort
Jil ‘Th. Myers
Gare Wi Chart
Bloomington
RS. Mclntyre
Er peeRy
State Board of Charities
Tomates
New York Public-Service Commission
Delta Tau Delta House Burns at University of Illinois
Firefighters rescued the sole occupant of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house at the University of Illinois as the building burned. In separate incidents, gunfire at a railway station left two robbers dead and one wounded. Emory Brown, city marshal of Sorento, was also wounded. A man identified as Z. L. Easton collapsed dead in a Louisville drug store. Grain elevator fire at London Mills destroyed the Town Central elevator and nearby structures. WV. E. Somerset was sent to a federal grand jury on counterfeiting charges in Danville.
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Chamonde
Delta Tau —Delta
University of Uinois
Nobber
Srn
E.somerset
Danville
United States
John Hibond
London Mills
Local News Sampler From Ames and Surrounding Counties
A jumble of short items covers Ames laborers death by suicide at a National Watch works plant, a special election in the twenty-fifth District after George W. Smith’s death, a Ottawa dynamite blast injuring several and wrecking homes, Miss Johanna Guentz stopping a Santa Claus panic, and veterans’ militia updates including Martin Diller’s surprising return. Also noted are Carlyle talks on local option, a Springfield court case for a youth, and a muttered alibi about a man named Fred Schotte amid a winter storm and rescue linemen.
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Ames
Michael
Johanna Guentz
Belleville
Andrew—Giri
Guentz
Martin Diller
Sterling
Gompeny-E-Sizth—Segiment
Ulingis
Carlyle
Wilkes Howerd
Springfield
Santa Claus Start Big Fire Destroys Four Buildings
A fire starting at the Johnston Hatcher Company store in the shopping district destroyed four buildings with total losses around 200000. The blaze began near a dummy Santa Claus in the show window and is under investigation. The Johnson Hatcher stock losses include 100000 value with 64000 insurance. Mrs Heatetier and John L Jones among others report substantial property losses and possible fatalities.
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Amfire
Johnston-Hatcher Company
Bove
Jahmston-Hatcher
M. J. “Bartell
Swith
Santa Claus
Illinois Leads In Internal Revenue Receipts For 1906 07
Illinois reports first in total internal revenue receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 1907 with 54 856141 dollars. New York ranks second at 32 353647 70. Illinois leads in distilled spirits production with 48 273 000 gallons and third in fermented liquors at 5 423 328 barrels. Total receipts reach 300 603 022 85, up over the previous year by 20 001 284. Early three months show an uptick. total for 1903 is projected near 278 000 000.
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New York
Kentucky
Illinois
Internal Revenue Bureau
Wofe
Mayor fined for assault in Elgin case
Justice of the Peace George Rt. found Elgin official guilty of assault on newspaper man Jack Reavis. The mayor was fined $3 plus costs after taking the stand and calling six witnesses. Attorney Charles Fisher for the mayor appealed.
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Elgin
Porter
Justice of the Peace
George Rt
Price of
Jack Reavis
Charles Fisher
Reavis
Dee
Miryar
Ejert
Kravis
Posse After "Jocko" Briggs In Burnham Outlaw Chase
A Burnham posse led by Marshal Joseph McCher and eight deputies pursues Jocko Briggs, an alleged member of a band holding up residents. Briggs vows not to be taken alive after a laborer was robbed of $26. Alderman Frank Groen identified Briggs in West Hammond.
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Pallows
Chicago
Nurnham
Burpham
Joseph McCher
Nante
Burnham
Briggs
Gitive
Frank Groen
West Hammond
Labor Question Closes West End Co operative Mine
At Fairbury the West End Co operative coal mine shut down after a dispute between stockholders who are businessmen and miners. Businessmen favored hiring non union labor but union miners opposed. They could not secure a replacement engineer, leaving the mine idle indefinitely.
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West End
Fairbury
Suirin
Robbers Loot Coal Train as Crowd Attacks Yard
A crowd of men swelled as a Big Four coal train neared Carmi yard. A small man dashed the engine and robbers climbed detached cars, tossing off over 200 bushels of coal. Train crew gave no resistance. teams hauled away the loot.
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Oynion
Timits
Carmi
Balloon from international race found near St Louis
A pilot balloon from an international race in St Louis was found about 110 miles east of the city. Lafayette Spicer and Warner-Hustier Johnson filled the owners in. The basket with delicate instruments separated from the balloon after contact with a free top. the balloon drifted on. A card noted the suspension date Oct 19. Both balloon and instruments are reported in good condition.
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St. Louis
Lafayette Spicer
Wtarmer-Huistear Johnson
Needs of Our Navy and Christmas Tree Industry
The article reviews naval editor Henry Reuterdahl criticizing armor placement on U S battleships and armored cruisers as ineffective for sea action. It also discusses Gifford Pinchot arguing 4 000 000 Christmas trees are used annually, with minimal forest impact compared to fires and wasteful lumbering. The piece notes open land for suitable evergreens and the concentration of Christmas tree production in New York City and New England states.
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Henry Reuterdahl
United States Naval Institute
MicGlure
Reuterdahl
Roosevelt
Ull
Gifford Pinchot
United States Forester
Miiinchot
New York City
New England
Maine
Hampshire
Berkshire
Navy plans flaw cited as danger to ships and men
An analysis accuses the Navy of building battleships with guns above open shafts leading to powder magazines, arguing sea action would flood spaces and render armaments useless. It calls for expert advisers and a review of bureau management, noting age of commanders and need for safer design.
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Navy Department
Bureau
Washington
Navy
Russia
Japan
Reuterdahl
Education reform calls for dreamers and creators in training
Mrs John S Crosby argues that women should share broad learning beyond child rearing. A convention speech at New York criticizes narrow methods, urging enlightenment orientation and discipline as core aims. Cornell announces stricter medical admissions requiring college or scientific degrees or a special exam.
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John S. Crosby
Women's Democratic Club of
New York
Sresiene Wilcot
Peteerog
Cornell University
Hal College
Cornell
Sroud
Illinois Teachers Hear Largest Convention in History
The Illinois State Teachers Association held its annual convention in Springfield with 1,281 educators in attendance, the largest ever except for one previous year. E J James was chosen president, and the group endorsed Governor Deneen's plan to improve public schools, pledging a starter fund of 5000 and a committee of 100 educators to cooperate with the governor's educational commission.
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Linois
Denebh
Nihvis
Revenuy
Emi
Thanet
Janes
Wwe
Monty Rae
Aodalf
Verostroma
Springfield
Atepangannie
Peoria
B. J. James
The
State University
Firest
G. W. Conn
Woodstock
E. van Cleve Murphyshorn
Gertrude M Crigg
Pontiac
Caroline Grote
Macomb Normal
E. E. Rossetter
Chicago
Gharies Vertel
Belbeville
S. B. Hirsh
Macomb
Jfe Wooters
Carlinville
Mert Snes, Sith & Siew
Ns Oe
General Assembly
Educational Commission
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Atcordab
Deeda
Vandallam
Delta Tau
Deelta
Wridors Dian
Bez
L. Easton of
Q'Fallon
Loulaville
Fred S. Chatte
Waterles
Fred Schotte
Ile
Rebeccah Uutehmven
Rockford
Sufigh Kear
Mhenea
Russel
Hostan
Harath
Joliet
Isele
Ther Tuty
W A. Griffin
Shy
FL. W. Reed
A. H Fredericks
University of Illinois
Kheed
Rogerson
Urbana
Alton
Chicago and Alton
Xhett
Entesman
Prny- Seng
Rom
Elgin Board of Trade
John Newman
Delmont-E- Woods
William McCredie
Lee Po Jidton
James Younger
A. Nolteng
G. F. Catnun
Edward Davis
D.C. Wool
M. Rich
Charles
POSSE
Jocko" Briggs
Hileagoan
Shilea US
Imav Navy
GAS Aerisee Peer Ae
Fraterville
Tenn
Wyoming
Lackammana
Tertle
California
Viggo City
Ala
Zievler
Til
Diamondville
Wyomin
Kartsisk
Oakhill
W-Va
West York
Quarto
Colo
Sanrinus-Prussia
Primero
Fayetteville
W. Va
Saarbruck
Prussia
Las Esperanzas
Merie
Forbach
Germany
Monongahela
Toyola
Tsing Tau
China
Negaunee
Mich
Senengah
Yolande
Ves Tor
Is- Yi
Ieee
Mra
John R. McMahon
Margherita Arlina Hamm
Pneuomia
Sachusetts
Adirondacks
Catskills
Nester
Partedelphia
Baltimore
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Detroit
Teachers OF State
E. J. James
Tional Commission
CC. E DeBurtis
JK Stableton
Edward C. Delano
Wilburn. Jackman
Enoeh A. Gashnan
Robert N. Stotler
William W . Stetson
Industria Tralpinge
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