Second annual Boys State Fair school announced in Springfield
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Springfield announces the second annual Boys State Fair school to run a week in Springfield with model encampment near the Dome. The commission cites prior success, outlines admission rules for ages 14 to 20, and details study groups in animal husbandry, dairy, poultry, agriculture, farm machinery, road making, and daily schedules plus reports for home papers.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Springfield
John Dill Sore
Chista Fo
Savention
Blair
C. F. Mills
Farm Home
Eugene Davenport
College of Agriculture
Urbana
E B. C. Pruitt
Sangamon
E. W. Boroughs
Illinois Farmers’ Institute
F. D Thompson
B. Gilpin
Centralia
State Fair School
State Board of Agriculture
Commission
Board of Agriculture
Saa
Adjutant General
Feneral
Iinvis
Sschusi
Ecesk
Cook
County Farmers’ Institute
Charles F. Mills
F. S. Dickson
J. D. Robinson
International Harvester Company
Aon Johnson
Striucto
County Farmers' Institute
Fearful split in Illinois parties sparks primaries clash
The Galesburg Republican Register warns of sharp internal rifts in both major parties as Illinois primaries approach. It flags Democratic factions led by English and Brown allies and Republican splits between Deneen and Merriam, arguing bi partisan maneuvering could threaten state governance and invite cross party coalitions to block corrupt spoils.
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Illinois
Rice
Brown
Chicago
Sullivan
Democratic Party
English
O'Neil Brown
Democratic
Deneen
Merriam
Republican Party
Sas
Galesburg
Republican Register
Governors race looms with many Illinois candidates
A Washington dispatch predicts a bumper crop of Republican gubernatorial hopefuls in Illinois. Col F D Lowden was named but denied, while Attorney General Stead may run for reelection. Speaker Adkins reportedly plans to announce a gubernatorial bid within two weeks with support from his district and the 19th congressional district.
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Washington
F.d.lowden
Stead
Ilinois
Internal Revenue
Frank Smith
Adkins
House of Trepves
William B
Illinois Republican split over Deneen renomination in 1920s
The article recalls Republican factions and potential candidates in a bid to replace Gov. Deneen. It notes McKinley opposed Deneen, Adkins and Lowden shown as uncertain, and Oglesby and Jones discussed as possible anti Deneen rivals. It also recounts a Mexican War anecdote from Richard J. Oglesby.
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McKinley
Deneen
Adkins
Rodenberg
Frank O. Lowden
Wm. J. Caed
Pekin
Oglesby
Jones
Ilnois
Illinois
Congress
Merriam
Calhoun
Reminiscences Link Oglesby Morrison Story
The Illinois Statesman carries reminiscences of Governor Richard J Oglesby and Colonel William R Morrison from Stewart Campbell. Morrison is quoted recalling his Mexican War service as a private and a later realization of the war’s meaning.
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Ilinois Statesman
Pring Field
Iredy J. MecCan Davis
Richard J Oglesby
Stewarter
Gen
Suspected Burglar Is Arrested in Kewanee
Chief Swain and Deputy Buckingham captured Steve Glietz a Slav Friday after a 40 acre search. Police believe he broke into Geo Wwratt lumber office the night before and found evidence linking him to the Wyatt lumber office robbery. Missing property from both sites was recovered.
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Swain
Sherif Buckingham
Steve Glietz
Geo Wwratt+ lumber
Wyatt
Glietz
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John W-Moore
Live Stock Exchange
Joseph Hrubnes
H. P. Rusk
Willian Dietrich
Wh.c Coffey
J. L. Edmonds
D. O.barto
Proager
Wen Gaines
L. H. Smith
E. ML. McDonald
Richard J. Oglesby
Macon County
Poy
Mexico
Chepultepec
Forepaugh & Sells Circus
Goy
Kewanee
Rock
Islar County
I Farms
Eckhart & Buffum
State Bank Bldg
Rock Island, Ill
Genesee
Uae
Aera
Geneseo
Moasy
Senator Bristow
Kansas
Davenport
Davenport’ Brick & Tile Company
John Berwald
West Third St
Iowa
Tom Agar
Chas Dutcher
Wm. Stott
Norris Wilson
Downey
Win's
Ae Rae
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