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Illinois papers note libel suits and civic business across towns
The Independent Times of Streator reports libel suits by three aldermen seeking 810,000 each. News covers Wenona zinc works transfer, Peoria dog counts, a contribution box with bell, Lafayette Bridge bid, rabbit worm note, Cuban war regiments, Zola trial support, new Illinois rifles for naval militia, and plans for electric lines, Ferderdale steel plant hopes, and a Supreme Court ruling on masses for souls.
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Independent Times ‘of Streator
Eepence Tllinois
Péoria
Chillicothe
Princuville
Peoria
Tire
Lafayette Bridge Company
Illinois River
Bring Valley
Col Mack Tanner
Gov Tanner
Dispatch
Chicago Press Club
M. Zola
Reece
Marchland Navy Yard
United States
Illinois
P. H. Foley