Economic notes and a new Bradley Institute shop school opening
A column surveys currency reforms and bank deposits in Europe and the United States. It then describes an upcoming Bradley Institute Vocational School opening Sept 18 in Peoria with four training tracks including carpentry machinists draftsmen and a winter mechanics course for farmers. The facility uses renovated Bartholomew factory buildings providing 48 400 square feet of shop space and real factory like conditions. Ambitious boys are invited to apply for the illustrated circular detailing courses.
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England
France
Italy
United States
Harrison
Bradley Institute
Peoria
Bartholomew Company
Henry's Questioned Cures Highlight Kidney Pills Claim
Local reader Henry questions stranger testimonials and presents John Tumney of Third Street Henry who says Dean's Kidney Pills from LeGraves Drug Store benefited him. He reports relief from back pain kidney irregularity and difficulty stooping after using the pills available through Foster Milburn & Co Buffalo.
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Henry
John Tumney
Third Street
Hen‘ry
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Dean
le Graves
Dean’s
Foster Milburn
Buffalo
United
Linn murder case anew before Cook County judge
Details of the Linn murder case progress as William J. Linn challenges his 1901 guilty plea and 24 year sentence. Louis Greenburg seeks habeas corpus. Judge Kersten will decide after a full review, with possible release if Shaw’s proceedings were void. Case contrasts paroled freedom against return to penitentiary.
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Lind
Linn
William
Pardo
Louis Greenburg
Kenngten
Atorneys
Kersten
Shaw
Motter
Chicago
Kernsten
Supreme Court
Cook County
William J. Linn
Shafer
la Prairie Township
Lawn Ridge
Political commentary rounds up quotes from several papers
Keokuk Democrat notes Bryan lectures fetch $500 per visit during rest periods. Peoria Journal notes farmers smile as conventions proceed. Bloomington Pantagraph calls for stand-up debate on principles and party reform. Galesburg Republic patent critique urges clear platform before American public. Quincy Herald references Roosevelt platform accusation by third parties. PAWL! cites a farmer praising Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a long trusted family remedy.
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Keokuk Democrat
Bryan
Peoria Journal
Bloomington
Galesburg
Republica Party
Quincy
Dale
Roosevelt
Liberals Party of
England
Passing of Thomas Ellis in Marshall County
Thomas Ellis born September 16, 1820 in Sangamon County grew up near Canton before moving to Lacon in 1858 after sheriff service. He served in the 11th Illinois Infantry and held roles as enrolling officer and captain in the Lacon Blues. He died August 31, 1912 near Melvin, buried in Lacon cemetery, survived by seven grandchildren.
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Hiawa
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Sangamon County
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Sullivan
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Whitefield
Marshall County
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11Th Rege. I. Volunteers Infantry
Richard Yates
Lacon Blues
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