Supreme court reverses McMahon murder verdict in Princeton case
The Illinois Supreme Court overturns the circuit court ruling against James McMahon in the Hetrick murder case. The decision finds the evidence insufficient and sends the matter back to Princeton for further consideration. Separately, an Orion resident dies at 75, survived by wife and several grandchildren. funeral held at Western Cemetery.
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Sinois Supreme Court
Princeton
Anes
James McMahon
Sty Hetrick
Priester
Three children in peril as buggy overturns near Erie bridge
A buggy carrying three children including a two month old narrowly escaped disaster after a frightened team bolted on the east side of the Erie bridge. The top broke during the scramble, but no serious injuries are clear from the readable fragments.
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Erie
Erie Bridge
Unclear Listing of Farm Machinery Capabilities
An unclear OCR fragment describes various farm devices such as pumps water ram washing machines cream separators grinders and windmill related gear with no coherent action or source context. The text lists multiple equipment items suggesting a generic listing rather than a complete report.
Gettysburg Anniversary Celebration Proposed At Battlefield
A united effort plans a July 1 to 3 1913 commemoration on the Gettysburg battlefield with a 2 peace memorial and a cornerstone laid by the president. Pennsylvania and Congress are involved. Grand Army of the Republic and United Confederate Veterans invited to partake. leaders urge reconciliation and memory of both sides.
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Gettysburg
United States
Pennsyylvania
Congress
Grand Army of the
Tvea
Yonkers State Senator Questioned Over Singling Out Aiding Youth
Fragmentary text mentions a Yonkers state senator and a discussion about a six month period and a sharp lead pencil. The reader sees references to a Sabbath scene and a young boy, with unclear actions and a court setting implied. The passage is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
Civil War Veteran Alem T. Hampton Dies at Rock Island
Alem Tull Hampton a Civil War veteran and Rock Island leader died at his home 37 Seventeenth Street after a long illness. Born May 4 1843 in Milton Pennsylvania he served with Company E 19th Wisconsin Volunteers incl. Vicksburg and Prairie Grove battles. He later captained Mississippi river steamboats and married Augusta Heiland in Davenport March 20 1871. He leaves two daughters Clara B Harriet M Hampton and one son Orville B Hampton all of Rock Island.
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Alem Tull Hampton
Rock
Tand
Seventeenth Street
Hampton
Milton
Northumberland County
Madison
19Th Town
Vicksburg
Prairie Grove
Mississippi
St Louis
St. Paul
Auguasta Heiland
Davenport
Rock Island
Clara B
Harriett M Hisniproy
Orvile
Scarlet fever epidemic forces Bradford quarantine and closures
Bradford is under quarantine amid a scarlet fever outbreak. Public meetings are banned. churches and schools are closed. children are restricted from street play. Three new cases reported and one death, that of John Kimmerling, age about twenty five, with a wider age spread noted. Local commentary includes a high school professor's blunt remarks during class.
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Bradford
John Kimmerling
AOS
Las
Sheffeld T.mes
Loraine Highway Funds and Ledger of Town of Loraine
Town of Loraine Henry County Illinois presents a fiscal year ledger showing receipts from tax collectors and expenditures to various payees including M R Santee Ed Praes & Son and others. The record lists cash on hand and balances, with dates in 1911 1912 and notes unpaid items and sworn statements by notary public Joho T Greenweo.
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Illnois
Henry
Loraine
Santee
Commissioners of Highways
Geneseo
Greenweo
Notary Publi
Middy Norfolk Washable Jackets Feature Affordable School Wear
Advert describes new Middy Norfolk washable jackets for street and school wear in white and red with money saving prices. Cedar moth proof bags on third floor protect fabrics from moths with air tight moisture proof guarantees in several sizes. Prices cited include 1.95 for jackets and 55 cents for bags.
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Norfolk
Wayne
B.boobralls Four Pockets Ex Trailor Anid Water Pocket
Product description notes four pockets with extra reinforced water pocket stitching. Describes strong denim and matching jumpers available.
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Union
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New York
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Joe Lyiean
Hillspanse
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Pater Sie
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Ed Brohm
Cota Waltzer
George Sippelsos
Burcett
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Bee
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Apri Oss
H. Bolte
F Kendrick
E. Jeahring
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Phe & Pepe
Jen Brown
East
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Fountain Head
Lows
ULS. AL
C. E. Whittenberg
Blackiston
N. State Street
Palmer
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