Pardon Efforts Target J W Linn Murderer in Peoria
The Peoria Star reports heated debate before the board of pardons over J W Linn the man who murdered Mrs Shafer and attempted to kill Shafer earlier. Linn already served two years seven months of a 2 year sentence and his relatives push for mercy while officials resist citing the earlier violent acts. References connect State Senator Berry and Marshall County officials to Linn’s case amid ongoing pardon proceedings.
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Peoria Star
Board of Pirdone
Mao
Peoria
Board of Pardons
JW. Linn
J. W. Linn
Joe Shafer
LaPrairie
Shafer
Rascal
Wyoming
Pearis
Linn
Howe
Mréd Shafer
Mr. Shafer
Mra Shafer
Lacon Linn
de Tastates
Franklin
Marshall County
O. J. Berry
Carthage
Joese
PISCATORY STUPIDITY The Fish Learning Question
The article discusses whether fishes feel pain and their learning capacity. It cites Professor Edmund Clark noting fishes rely on senses beyond sight, with catfish using taste across their bodies. Evidence suggests limited learning linked to sensory cues, raising questions about consciousness in fish.
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Edmund Clark
Sanford
International Quarterly
Shall Chicago or the state have the next governor
The Chicago press pushes for the next governor to come from Chicago, arguing it would gain power to push leg islation and dominate the state. Critics say Chicago’s influence in the legislature already skews policy and rivals must have a say, lest the rest of Illinois lose representation.
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Ilinois
Chicago
Tanner
Yates
Tilmore
Tlinolis
Galesburg
Republican Register
Bad Lick for Bureau Village Sets Fear of Shutdown
Residents of Bureau fear long term decline as Rock Island threatens to consolidate all repair work in Moline. Saturday closing orders halted local shop activity and car repair crews were reassigned. The town, with about 650 residents, has seen population shifts and economic strain tied to potential job losses and savings tied to housing.
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Bureau Village
Bureau
Rock Ieland Railroad Company
Moline
Bureaw
Andrews Railroad Raid remembered in 1862 Union campaign
Frank C. Dougherty recalls the 1862 Union raid on the Georgia State Railroad aimed at Atlanta. Captain James J. Andrews and his men, posing as Kentuckians, seized a Big Shanty train and cut tracks and wires, but were captured. The raid failed and the line stayed intact until Sherman’s later march. Also mentions school tablets for sale.
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West
Andrew
Frank C. Dougherty
Chattanooga
Georgia State
Atlanta
James J. Andrews
Scott's Emulsion Promises Growth Support for Weak Children
Buss farmer compares children to plants and notes some grow strong while others stay small. Scott's Emulsion is advertised as a solution, claiming to feed the child and address weakness. The ad offers a free sample and lists price points and druggists, noting distribution through Chemists, 409 Pearl St, New York.
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Buss
Scott
Scnlt & Owner
Pearl St
New York
In Memoriam George G Lombard of Illinois
George Carroll Lombard died after a long illness at his home in Saratoga township Marshall county Illinois on Sunday August 28 1903 aged 68 years 6 months 19 days He was born March 4 1835 in Wayne Kennebec county Maine and came to Illinois in 1860 He is survived by his wife Mary P Hayes four children Nellie L Hay Gillie D Higgins and Charles H Lombard funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev Andrew Kelley of Peoria and burial at Mound cemetery
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George-G
Nellie L. Hay
Bradford
Mra
Gillie D. Higgins
Charles H.fonrberd
Fara Etoga
Lfe
Lombard
Marshall County
Nalud
Mr Lombard
Christian Union Church
Elder Brown
Lacon
Andrew Kelley
Peoria
Mound
Mrs Tri phena Johnston Wilson Dead in Lostant Ill
Mrs Tri phena Johnston Wilson wife of Edward H Wilson died at her Lostant home after eight years of ill health and a cancer struggle She was born December 1 1866 in Putnam County and died August 24 1908 aged 86 years eight months and 28 days She married Edward H Wilson December 18 1884 and leaves two children one son Milton deceased infant son and a daughter Henry sister Mrs Frank Vogeleang of Streator and Mrs Charles Holmes of Henry survive along with half brother Wm Hannum She joined the Baptist church twelve years ago and later affiliated with Methodists A quiet unassuming woman active in church and charitable work.
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BE. H. Wilson
Triphena Wilson
Edward H. Wilson
Lostant
Triphena Avoca Johnston
Abannella Township
Putnam County
Milton
Henry
Frank Vogeleang
Streator
Charles Holmes
Wm Hannum
Wilton
James
Watson
Widow Mrs Wilson Led Courageous Funeral in Lostant
In hours of pain she leaned on God and comforted others. Rev J T Bliss officiated the funeral at Hope cemetery with a large crowd from Lostant Magnolia Henry and surrounding areas attending. Mrs Wilson was beloved and honored by many with flowers adorning the casket. Attendees included Mrs Kemp and son Frank Vogeleang and family of Streator Robert Wilson and family of Granville Charles Holmes and family and Mrs Charles Vogel who sang.
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Mra Wilson
J. T. Bliss
Hope Cemetery
Lostant
Magnolia
Henry
Wilson Wag
Alls
Kemp
Frank Vogeleang
Streator
Robert Wilson
Granville
Charles Holmes
Charles Vogelsang
Hebry
Death of Elizabeth Fosdick at 31 in Illinois funeral notes
Elizabeth Fosdick died August 20, 1903 at home near Chenoa Illinois after long illness from consumption. Husband Albert R Fosdick-Blohe and family endured six doctors and a consumptive cure. Funeral held August 23 with large turnout, surviving husband five children, a father, three sisters and a brother. Neighbors aided during her illness and the family expresses gratitude and faith in God.
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Elizabeth ‘Fosdick
Chenoa
Til
Elizabeth Fosdick
Albert R. F Poadick-Blohe
Alck
Jesus
Earth
Sicavon
Prospects for Indian Territory land sought by OxBow writer
John A. Kays of OxBow asks editor F E Shielde of the Spokegee Journal about securing land in the Indian Territory for stock raising. He outlines his finances, describes cattle and horses, and hopes to move there if land is affordable. The editor notes unsettled conditions and promises to consult authorities before answering.
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John A. Kays
the OxBow
F. E. Shielde
Spokegee
I. S
Indian Territory
Petriend Hhielde
Jersey
Poland
Texas
OxBow Prairie
Ill
Golve
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