Pope Pius XII death obituary described in Vatican scene
A lengthy obituary notes the death of the Pope, detailing his last days, decline from pneumonia, and the church’s actions. It mentions the presence of Dr. Lapponi and others, the quiet death in the Vatican, and the Pope’s calm acceptance while coordinating church affairs. It highlights his lifelong influence and humanity.
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Pepe
Lapponi
Taccam
Coit Pecei
Dra. Lapponi
Mazz
Illdad
Mia Fierneon
Vallesn
Baurfay
Ranmpolla
Rochero
Fim
Teo XIII
Mgr Volponi
Pope Leo XIII Golden Jubilee and his liberal papacy
The article recalls Pope Leo XIII born 1810 in Carpineto and rising from Jesuit schooling to archbishop then cardinal. It notes his long papacy starting 1878, his cautious stance toward Italy’s state, and his concern for workers highlighted in encyclicals on labor.
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Pope Leo
Carpineto
Italy
Pope Leo XIII Remembered As Great Master of Politics and Faith
The Vatican mourns the death of Pope Leo XIII described as a grand, attractive figure whose life bridged spiritual leadership and statecraft. His reforms, dedication to social betterment, and long reign since 1878 are noted, with praise for his justice and efforts to redress grievances in Italy and beyond.
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Vatican
Poptiff
Ibor
China
Japan
Persia
Morocco
United States
Cleveland
Pope Leo
Tornadoes Rake Carbondale Area Injuring City Clerk
A severe tornado struck Carbondale and nearby areas injuring City Clerk Frank M. Caldwell and causing extensive damage. Homes including that of Prof. T. B. Lee were levelled or wrecked, barns ruined, and fruit trees damaged as the storm moved from the northeast. No fatalities were reported in the initial briefing, with widespread property loss across the region.
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Carbondale
Frank M. Caldwell
T. B. Lee
Colored Schools
Thomas Clark
Oakwell
Returns After Twenty One Years to Find Husb Marred Again
A Rockford woman playing the role of Enoch Arden returns after twenty one years to find her husband living with a second wife. Louise Olson had been injured in a Buffalo railroad wreck and believed dead. A hospital burial error led to mistaken identity, and her husband with his third wife is now in fact married to the recovered woman.
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Enoch Arden
Rockford
Louise Olson
Buffalo
France
Olson
Father and Son Reunite After Long Separation
Joe Reed of Shelby County had parted from his son L. E. Reed twenty three years ago. The son went to Oklahoma and was believed dead. The son returned and they recognized each other instantly, the father fainting with joy.
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Joe Reed
Shelby County
L. E. Reed
Oklahoma
Texas
Storm causes circus panic in Springfield as band saves crowd
A violent windstorm battered Ringling Brothers tents in Springfield drawing a panic among spectators. The swaying canvas, lightning and rain forced attendees to flee toward the pavilion center until the circus band struck up and restored order, averting disaster.
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Springfield
Ringling Brothers
Two MURDERERS Hanged for School Teacher Death
Calvin Price and Jerry Grates were hanged at Marion for the February murder of Mrs Nellie Reichelderfer, a popular teacher. The condemned confessed before the drop as ten thousand people crowded the town and rail travel brought spectators who slept in their vehicles and on the ground.
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Calvin Price
Jerry Grates
Marion
Nellie Reichelderfer
Otd
Railway Wing a Strike Opens as Chicago Clerks Fill Positions
Joliet and Hastern's Railway clerks who struck over a new chief clerk have lost. Chicago, Aurora and other clerks filled the positions as D. W. Richmond and the Railway Clerks' Union refused to sanction the walkout.
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Joliet and
Hastern
McClure and Winchester File Bankruptcy in Springfield
A bankruptcy petition was filed in the U S District Court clerk's office in Springfield by McClure and Winchester merchants of McClure. They list liabilities of 35533 dollars and assets of 45000 dollars. The firm, in the flooded district of Alexander County, reports flood damage.
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Merchants of McClure
United Sates District Court
Springfield
McClure & Winchester
McClure
Alexander County
Wood River Baptist Convention urges self defense
The Bloomington colored Wood River Baptist Sunday School Association adjourned after adopting resolutions deploring mob law and unlawful mob executions. It urged officers to protect black homes and stated the home must be defended if authorities fail. Congratulatory messages were sent to Governor Durbin of Indiana.
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Wood River Baptist Sunday School Association
Colored
Bloomington
Durbin
Indiana
Illinois Canal Commissioners Question 1871 Convention
The Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners in Springfield challenged Burke’s injunction bid. They contend the 1871 convention did not produce a binding constitution for Illinois and deny that canal and railroad resolutions became part of the state constitution or remain in force. They assert the canal helps curb railroad rates and that only income funded repairs prior to 1897.
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Michigan
Springfield
O. P. Thompson
R. E. Burke
Chicago
Illinois
Ilinois
Young Lovers to Wed in 1907 On North Shore
Evanston reports the youngest engaged couple on the north shore George Webb aged 17 and Miss Jeannette Kammerer aged 15 announced their plan to marry when he reaches legal age. They met at Haven school and began courting at age 11 and 8 respectively, with a compromise to wait until adulthood.
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Evanston
North Shore
George Webb
Jeannette Kammerer
Haven School
Webb
Keystone Falls Kill Woman In Chicago Arcade
An elderly Italian news seller in Chicago was fatally struck by a keystone weighing about 100 pounds that fell from a third story window arch and crashed through the Morrison Hotel canopy. She died instantly. police could not identify her, though she was a familiar downtown figure with two daughters who also sold papers.
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Pana
M. M. Heath
J. J. George
BE H George
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Jacksonville
Peoria Lake
William Cook
C. F Cook
Brantford
England
Thomas Barker
Roberts
I. W Thomas
The
People’s Church
W L. Martin
Enfield
Norris City
J. C. Medes
Hillsboro
Delia McCormick
Medes
Irving Rosenfield
Mason City
Julius Frank
Edward Barton
Springfield
New York
Peoria
Green
John McCray
McCray
Murphy
Joliet Lodge of Elks
Joliet Elks
Elks
George FP. Cronk
Omaha
Drainage Board
Lockport
State Canal
Harry N. Harris
A. Lewis & Son
Market Street
Chicago Medical Colege
Beechwood
Paw Paw Lake
Mich
Harris
Harry Weiss
Bowe Landing
Weiss
Marie Gibbons
Justice W. J. Gibbons
Camp Lake
Wis
Miss Gibbons
O H
Crosius
Joliet
Col John Lambert
Public Library Board
William D. Hiese
PW. Prine
St Patrick’s Catholic Church
Roth
Col Lambert
Foundation For No
Morrison
Madison and
Clark Streets
Mabel Jordan Murder Shocks Bloomington Suburb
The two year old girl Mabel Jordan daughter of Andrew Jordan of Bloomington was found murdered a mile from home after being taken from her bed. Bloodhounds are used as police pursue the killer. the child was the youngest of seven and no one heard an intruder.
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Mabel Jordan
Bloomington
Andrew Jordan
Jordan
Mabel
Blind Youth Rex Clark Demonstrates Rapid Typewriting
Rex Clark an 18 year old blind youth from Forest or 20 years old, showcases rapid typewriting at St Louis business colleges. He is a master of telegraphy and aims for a 2 h. D. degree at the University of Chicago after graduation from grammar and high schools.
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Rex Clark
Forest
St Louis
Clark
University of Chicago
Arrest Tebbetts Murder Suspect
Frank Troy a tramp was brought to Rockford from Elgin as a Tebbetts murder suspect but not identified as the man wanted. Richard Tebbetts seven year old newsboy was murdered his body found after a week with brutal wounds and gagging. A stranger who had camped in the park for three weeks disappeared at that time.
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Tebbetts
Frank Troy
Rockford
Elgin
Richard Tebbetts
Wao
Jane
Murderer’s Body Found in River Near Marseilles
The body of George Walters a blacksmith who killed his wife the other night was recovered from the Hhnom river at Marseilles. The sheriff had written off the death by own action theory and sent descriptions of the murderer to the country.
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George Walters
Marseilles
Carbolic Acid Dose Proves Fatal for Burlington Woman
Mrs. Ethel Rafferty of Burlington died after taking carbolic acid. The death occurred before medical help could arrive. It is not determined whether the act was intentional or accidental.
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Ethel Rafferty
Burlington
Rafferty
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