Wintry Worcester Train Encounter Opens Novel
A desolate Worcester station scene unfolds as a late train arrives in a harsh weather night. A hopeful, strong young porter offers to carry a heavy bag and greets the weary traveler toward a hotel, amid rain and muttered chatter of locals and officials.
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Worcestershire
Worcester
Malway Station
Runiway
Gloucester
Tianain
Lestie
Culwick
Poshed
Owenk Venee
Edsewise Wanner
Tam
Return to Sedge Hill Ends Night of Stranger Aid
A weary traveler, Reuben Culwick, and a weak porter escort a distressed boy through Worcester. After sheltering them and a dramatic breakup at a boardinghouse, Culwick plans a triumphant return to Sedge Hill, while the boy vanishes in the rain and the pair face an uncertain dawn.
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Bi Wareideeden
Worcester
Reuben Culwick
Mr. Culwick
Sedge Hill
Reuben
Crossing the date line near the Philippines a humorous tale
A California Congressman and wife wake to July 5 after crossing the international date line on the outward trip to the Philippines. Teachers aboard transports theatrically mark the date line while travelers joke about living a day twice. Governors and sailors note the calendar quirks of east and westbound journeys.
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Pacific Ocean
Philippine Islands
California
Philippines
Neptune
Massachusetts
New York
Chicago
Vision of Centralia girl ends mystery on hysterics
A Centralia girl awakens from a long hysteric sleep on October 8 after a period of unconsciousness and endurance tests. Doctors note she was conscious yet still unresponsive, detailing journeys through dreamlike realms with music, strange beings, and icy restraint. The case recalls a family history of hysteria and related nervous issues.
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Centralia
iMiss Dora Meek
Tmusic
Centratia
Hissehlier
Chie Held Offices in National Federation of Women Clubs
The fragment mentions Chie serving as vice president and president in Decatur and notes involvement with the National Federation of Women Clubs and the Illinois commission. It indicates she has been chairman and held the role of corresponding secretary at times within the federation.
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Chie
Decatur
Aby Aas
National Federation of Women Clabe
Conependence
Ilinois
States
Queen Maud Conley Wins Belvidere Street Fair Honor
Miss Maud Conley was chosen queen of Belvidere's late street fair attracting strong support in the protest girls contest. She captured about 4,000 votes as rivals Mabel Derthick Grace Cleveland Bertha Woods and Lila Lewis trailed. Delays were blamed on the postponement tied to the treasurer's absence from Louis Openheimer's attractions company.
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Maud Conley
Belvidere
Carnival Treasury
Misa Conley
Mabel Derthick
Grace Cleveland
Bertha Woods
Lila Lewis
Alisa
Mald Conley Conley
Louis Openheimer
Company of Attractions
Returns Capture Union Gun at Illinois Cavalry Reunion
A dramatic incident at the Second Illinois cavalry reunion in Quincy featured J. H. McDowell of Nashville presenting Al Weidman’s father’s carbine, captured at Holly Springs. McDowell, 70, wore a Confederate uniform and spoke of the war’s outcome as he returned the weapon.
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Second Illinois Cavalry
Quincy
J. H. McDowell
Nashville
Tenn
Ballentine
al. L. Weidman
Farmer City
Weidman
Holly Springs
Second Trinoiy Cavalry
B. F. Marsh
Mir
AfcDowell
Held for Diamond Theft in Springfield Jurisdiction
Archie Tonica denied release by Judge Thompson in Sangamon County Circuit Court. He remains jailed on charges of stealing diamonds from Springfield jewelers. An Indiana officer and financier Leros Thompson presented a fugitive warrant. Thompson valued diamonds at 500 dollars. Tonica is also wanted in Washington D.C. for jumping bail of 2000 dollars.
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Archie Tonica
Springfield
Thompson
Sangamon
Tonica
Waalsieg Tos
D. C
Rathbone Sisters elect new officers at Peoria convention
At the Grand Temple of Rathbone Sisters meeting in Peoria Illinois the officer slate was elected and installed Grand Chief Mrs Leonora Housb of Mequon Grand Senior Mrs Helen Barter of Pee Grand Junior Mrs Mary Hook of Mont Pulaski Grand Mistress of Records and Correspondence Mrs Leonora Simpson of Leroy Grand Mistress of Finance Mrs Carre of Gardn ardner Grand Manager Mrs Myrtie Barrows of Effingham Grand Protector Mrs Minnie Petrie of Chicago Grand Outer Guard Mrs Napole Williams of Salem Grand Trustee Mrs Emma King of Decatur. The annual report notes a sixteen temple and 740 member increase to 5743 members and Illinois ranks fourth. White City Temple in Chicago led in membership gains.
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Illinois
Electa and
Iestalls
Grand Temple of Rathbone Sisters
Peoria
Simpson
Leroy
Linois
White City
Chicago
Sesson
Leonora Housb
Mequon
Helen Barter
Pee Grand
Mary Hook
Mont Pulaski
Leonora Simpson
Finane Mra Carre
Gardnardner
Myrtie Barrows
Effingham
Minnie Petrie
Napole Wilame
Salem
Emma King
Decotur
Settle Swamp Land Claims in Southern Illinois
Government official probes disputed titles in Holinom settlements as swamp land claims push forward. Act of 1850 allowed state ownership for school purposes and later lands were sold to private parties under homestead rules. Isaac S. Hitt champions the state case seeking $1.25 per acre. F Defreese works with the Interior Department to confirm settlements and recover valuable farmland.
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Holinom
Ilinois
Slrress
Isaac S. Hitt
Coe
Higinbotham Barn II Burned Near Joliet
Fire destroyed a $20,000 barn at the Higinbotham farm three miles east of Joliet, with flames for a time threatening the mansion. The wind shifted, saving the residence. The two story stone and brick barn, built last year, housed six fine horses and six carriages. Firemen from Joliet fought the blaze, escaping injury as debris flew.
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Joliet
Endanxere
Epramer
H. N Higinbotham
Nest Ld
Will County
Syed
Joliethad
Stanley Death After Street Brawl Leaves Two Men Held
John Stanley, 45, died after a confrontation on the street at 9 30 pm when struck by a blow. Two youths involved are in custody without bond. Witnesses describe Stanley pulling his hat down and reacting to the attack amid a crowded street scene.
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Jip Hart
John Stanley
Stanley
Edie
John Wessine
Pet
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