Mutineers of the Osprey Defend Their Capture in Court
In the Port Arthur era trial of Rex and three companions for piracy, Rufus Dawes and others confront testimonies. Sylvia Vickers faints as Dawes’ past ties surface. Maurice Frere urges calm as Dawes claims he aided in the hunt and saved lives, while Miss Vickers recalls fear and possible memory of a past life.
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Singapore
Hongkong
John Rev
Port Arthur
Notorions Dawes
Dawes
Trere
Frere
Sears
Meek
Port Aroar
Rufus Dawes
Vickers
Port
Arthur
Tyes
John Rex
John Shiers
James Lesly
Macquarie Harbor
Sylvia
Maurice Frere
Sant Meekin
Miss Vickers
Maurice
Henger
Penees
Rufus Thines
Hem
Port Arctar
Liberto
Mr Dawes
Captain Frere
Honmely
Ospo
Convats
Macanerie Harbor
Breré
England
Rex
Poppet
Maurice Tam
Scientific Vagaries on Electric Devices for Crime Control
A Baltimore American letter argues against using electric devices to prevent hangings, proposing science should instead focus on safer uses like inventions to keep innocent people from drowning. The tone is skeptical of sensational crime deterrence tech.
Young Washington set plans year end ball
In 1906 not a leap year, Afiss Durand leads a Washington debutante ball with escorts and chaperones in a rented hall. The piece mixes letters and fragments from various sources, noting cultural quips about Swiss fame and a quip on piano lovers, reflecting light social chatter.
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Washington
Afiss
Durand
Illinois Wins Drainage Case in Supreme Court Decision
The United States Supreme Court ruled against Missouri in the Missouri vs Illinois case over Chicago’s right to divert sewage into the Mississippi via the drainage canal. Justice Holmes delivered the opinion finding Missouri failed to prove its case with extensive testing and evidence submitted.
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United States Supreme Court
Missouri
Chicago
Sanitary District
United States Sureme Court
State of
Iinois
Illinois River
Holmes
Mississippi
Illinoi
St. Louis
Peoria Bank Deed Discovered Sparks Fresh Scandal
In Peoria a bank deed was found tied to a local bank building, triggering a legal dispute over ownership and estate rights. The hunt for the deed unites a web of family heirs, guardians, and legal claims as details unfold.
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Recener
Dein Bro Walton
Peoples Savags Bank
Peoria
Ae Botonys
Wolore
Dooling Ousted From Office by Supreme Board
Supreme Board of Court of Honor finds Frank E. Dooling guilty of conduct prejudicing the organization and removes him from the supreme board of directors. I Menard of Danville elected to fill the unexpired term. Dooling plans to appeal to the supreme body meeting in Detroit next May.
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Frank E. Pooing
Whenender
Court of Honor
Treet
Supreme Board of Duneetors
Setiets
Gwits
Supreme Board of Directors
I. Menard
Danville
Dooling
Supreme Body
Detroit
Fulkersons Give Farms to Their Four Children
God and Mrs. W. H. Fulkerson of Jerseyville distribute farms valued at about 25000 to their four children. Daughters receive properties in Jersey sale and Fidelity township. sons include Joseph R. Fulkerson and Col Fulkerson. The couple are among the county’s largest landowners with additional tracts still owned.
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Fulkerson
W. H. Fulkerson
Jerseyville
White
Charles S. White
Jerseyssale
Frances Fulkerson
Fidelity Township
Joseph R. Aid Feo Fulkerson
Jersey Township
Col Fulkerson
Jers County
Addiion
Jealous Lover Shoots Woman Then Kills Himself
Miss Anna Greesser is shot four times by rival Rostbrast at the corner of Kimoall and Center. The assailant then drives toward a mail wagon and shoots himself, dying soon after. Greesser not expected to live.
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Anna Greesser
Rostbrast
GS Sear
Your Loan
Kimoall
Center
Elein
United States Mail
Christ
Sone
Miss Greesser
Railroads in Illinois See Sharp Rise in Dangers in 1905
Illinois reports a marked rise in casualties on railroads in 1905 with 66 passengers killed, 207 workers killed, and 3270 workers injured. Mainline mileage grew by 107 miles to 11,365, while total railroad employment reached 115,417 and electric roads carried 162.5 million passengers with earnings of 10.33 million.
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Illinois Commission
Ilinois
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Illinois
Illinois banks show growth in number and assets, auditor reports
The auditor of public accounts notes more Illinois State banks in operation as of Jan 1 compared with Nov 10 1906, with higher total resources and loans. Capital stock rose to 412 9m, time deposits increased while demand deposits fell, and several categories of liabilities and assets shifted accordingly.
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Illinois
Auditor of Public Accounts
Thal Way
Fire destroys St Viateur College in Bourbonnais
Fire swept through St Viateur College in Bourbonnais on the third floor, rapidly spreading as flames damaged books, furniture, and valuables. Brothers Bergin and Ryan led efforts to save the building, with most inmates saved. classes disrupted for days as repairs ongoing and students relocate to Chicago.
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St. Vinteur
Bourbonnais
Bergin
Ryan
Llogethec
Trolley Merger Promises Competitive Rail Consolidation
14,000,000 merger rumors involve Haynes and other executives from East St Das and suburban lines. Shareholders of the combined railway seek a preliminary agreement amid expectations of increased efficiency and expanded track reach across 1,000 miles to serve a growing population.
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Haynes
St Das Aid Suburtan
Bagai
Eefort
UN Panso
Adtan
Geran
Oetre
Peara School Board Resolves Embezzlement Liability
The Dougherty era dispute over embezzlement ends with a board resolution declaring that the banks, treasurers, and bondsmen are liable for restitution. Judge David Metloch’s opinion supported the liability finding, covering eighteen years of related affairs.
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Peara
David Met‘loch
Mattoon Fire Kills Man. Murder Theory Raised
Frank Berry aged 21 died in a blaze that destroyed the Haskell livery barn and the Miller saloon in Mattoon. The charred trunk revealed a crushed head, leading authorities to theorize the blaze was set to conceal murder.
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Frank Berry
Haskell
Miller
Mattoon
Saloon Burned in Prohibition Era Turmoil
A saloon building in Brooklyn was burned by anti-saloon activists after the owner, a man named Bollar, resumed business at a different site following a sale. The incident sparked outrage among “the Sisters” who opposed the saloon, with the fire seen as an act to shut down the business.
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Incensen
Mlemenet
Brokten
Becaue
Bollar
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