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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
15
Charles Greather, formerly employed at a steel foundry in East St. Louis, seized a locomotive on a side track, opened the throttle, and crashed the engine into machinery after leaping a brick wall. He brandished a revolver and threatened bystanders until Timekeeper Doe Mee knocked him down and police took him into custody.
A well dressed thief attended a reception at a Congregational church in Aurora and wore clothing belonging to pew holders. He was identified as Mr Liebers, a Chicago employee, by several leading members. Seaman, Moonan, and McMillen were among those present.
In a muddled report a settlement between Springfield and a local electric outfit faces delays. The piece hints at political tensions and a forthcoming meeting tied to an upcoming election with unclear outcomes.
The notice lists open duty schedules for Illinois National Guard units including First through Fifth Infantry, First and Artillery Battalion, and Naval Reserves. Key dates span June 23 to August 18 with unit assignments and locations across Alton Moline and other divisions.
Kane and McHenry county residents faced questions after ceremonies held outside their home counties. Reports say couples obtained licenses in Geneva and Hampshire venues while ministers were unavailable, prompting clerks to challenge legality and note cross county complications.
The Sullivan Ministers Association condemns marbles played for keeps as an evil pastime for boys of Agern. Each pastor urges fathers and mothers to devote at least one Sunday to warn households about dangers and moral impact of this game. Dr. Wheat of the First Methodist Church calls for parental guidance to curb the habit.
Convicts testified against former Joliet jail official in county court. Sterling, an usher at the prison, is accused of stealing money from letters sent to convicts. He was discharged previously and later faced the jury.
A wide sweep of notes reports apoplexy strikes Dr B F Crummer in Omaha. Wrecks injure C D Butler and Joseph Eisinger near North Hanover. Boys drown at Mason City while skating. Peoria to vote on saloon license increase. Urbana hosts firemen’s tourney Aug 7 8 9 with 2000 in purses. Prohibitionists renominate leaders in Peoria. Williamsville fire damages Masonic hall and local bank. Paris bank cashier acquitted after delay. Marion sees a 16 year old die from an accidental dynamite blast. Illinois officials discuss primary law changes. Wabash mail wreck at Mount Olive injures crew and destroys mail. Farmers unions merge into a 12000 member group. Williams Brothers dept store receiver appointed in Decatur. St Viateur’s College plans alumni hall at Bourbonnais. Lynch pleads guilty to killing a constable in Galesburg. Mrs Connolly elopes with her hired man leaving five children. Oil and gas leases opened in St Clair County near Freeburg toward Sparta with test bores planned.
Elgin residents oppose a franchise petition by the Elgin Belvidere traction line to haul freight through the city. Negotiations involve buying the stone Coliseum to use as a freight station. Citizens fear streets will become freight yards and a permit to double track State street is sought. Marengo wins car barns. Elgin gains main offices.
Judge C W Thomas of East St Louis dies from a brain blood clot after an operation. He was Republican nominee for judge in the First Hinors Supreme District, chosen after 108 ballots and Harker’s withdrawal. Vacancy to be filled by the District Committee. Friends of Alonso K Vickers claim support among committee members.
In a Four Courts case in St Louis Thomas Exton aged 41 tells how he ran away with 17 year old Bessie from Madison. The pair lived in an alley room until faithlessness ended the relation. Exton sought police protection and will be returned to his parents as authorities pursue the missing girl.
Bodies of two fishermen Fred Hentz and William Sennett were found near an abandoned coal chute along the Mississippi River between Granite City and Alton with faces torn by shotgun charges. Henry Steffen, captured drifting downriver, was arrested after being ordered to land. Steffen claimed he and the two men had camped together and an unknown assassin fired on them.
In a race riot in Mattoon whites and blacks estimated at fifty took part. Thomas Beatty white was stabbed near the heart and fatally injured. Wright Miott black was beaten and is in serious condition. Frank Martin white was badly bruised. Police with assistance quelled the disturbance, which threatened wider racial violence.
Samuel Laird, five, son of Attorney Orley E. Laird and wife, Springfield, is described as a prodigy. He reads newspapers and literature, translates Latin with ease, and his pronunciation is accurate. Playmates admire his skill and grasp of Latin language complexities.
Jacob Rompel a 37 year old Belleville foundry owner died suddenly from heart disease shortly after learning his wife had given birth to a son after eighty years of widowhood. The mother is in serious condition from the shock. Coroner rules heart disease.
The Rock Island City Council reached terms with Central Union Telephone Company to place wires underground under a 23 year franchise. The old franchise was revoked four years ago. The issue surged after Mayor McCaskrin cut poles in several city areas two months ago.
W. A. Murphy engineer and Felix Kelly conductor were killed when a lacomatite overturned at Carterville. The accident occurred on the railroad line near the town, with investigators surveying the wreckage for cause and safety implications.
A humorous yarn recalls ten parishioners who disrupted a sermon with coughs whispers and fidgeting while others rustled hymnals and studied the text. Aunt Sophia recalls a fumbled start and a minor tumble at the end, leaving the minister and congregation unsettled.
A fragment from a church text discusses the day of Jesus and baptism, praising fervent prayer and supplication. It notes that worship should engage the whole being and references the Kingdom of Heaven and the verse about the violent taking it by force.
The life guide urges daily self review. Examine yourself each morning or night to judge words deeds and thoughts. Reflect on possible offenses against God and neighbor detected in daily behavior.
Edward Moran studied Turner's works in London and claimed a vase pasted onto Childe Harolds Pilgrimage. He wagered proof, removed the glass, revealed the seam, and exposed Turner’s cut vase. Moran later botched his own works by painting them. he then displayed red daubed canvases, later removing paint and selling the pieces after labeling them as vandalized by the academy committee.
An article argues American polished rice yields mushy cooked grains as the outer coating is removed during polishing to produce glossy kernels. It notes Louisiana and Texas rice is superior when whole, and urges consumers to insist on unpolished rice if available.
The article traces how various ailments gained saintly associations from legends and epidemics. Examples include erysipelas called Saint Anthony's fire, and other diseases tied to Saint Apollonia, Saint Blase, Saint Erasmus, Saint Giles, Saint Hubert, Saint Aventin, Saint Mathurin, Saint John, Saint Dymphna, and Saint Martin, reflecting historical superstition.
A fragmentary quote from the Washington Star mocks Shakespeare appreciation and notes misfires in stagecraft. The text contrasts views on Shakespeare’s execution with public reception and hints at social commentary about smoking and law enforcement.
The Toledo Blade article reports Wu Ting Fang defending Chinese patience amid the boycott as retaliation for U S discrimination against Chinese visitors. It argues China has a right to retaliate and questions whether American trade is worth the friction, urging reconsideration of the exclusion act.
The Panama canal question sees the President, canal commission, and American experts favoring a sea level or lock plan. Early costs and expedition time drive the shift from a favored higher cost option, aligning policy with expert engineers who cite Suez and Soo comparisons. The Suez canal is deemed less efficient than the American design in several aspects.
The Toledo Blade notes the death of David Bremmer Henderson of Iowa former speaker of the national House of Representatives and Civil War veteran. He began as a private and lost a leg at Corinth before re enforcing to become a colonel and taking part in the war’s end. In civil life he served as collector of revenues district attorney and 1888 elected to Congress where he served two decades including two terms as speaker. He chaired the judiciary and appropriations committees and was a leading Republican figure at three national conventions. He was a skilled lawyer debater and master of parliamentary law and known for hospitality and courtesy in public life.
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