Hutsonville Herald editor and publisher named
Frank Kopta, editor and publisher of the Hutsonville Illinois publication The Herald, is identified in the masthead as the paper’s chief executive.
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Newspaper
Hutsonville Herald
Location
Hutsonville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
2
Frank Kopta, editor and publisher of the Hutsonville Illinois publication The Herald, is identified in the masthead as the paper’s chief executive.
Oliver T. Sherwood, cashier of Southport National Bank, testifies in a creditor suit that he wrecked the bank solo and used stolen funds to enrich friends and fund his high living. He had already served two years of a ten year sentence amid past disclosures about financing millinery ventures and converting bank securities to cash for associates.
Walter Cavanaugh former University of Chicago football player survived a brutal encounter at a Kenosha plant. All clothing torn, belt cut, he sustained severe muscle strains but no broken bones. Other items mention wide ranging criminal cases and incidents including land fraud indictments, a fatal boiler room accident, and various crimes across multiple cities.
A U S designed poem excerpt evokes the guiding Bethlehem Star. The lines describe shepherds, Mary, and the holy night as the star shines over Bethlehem guiding the faithful. The piece is attributed to Aloysius Coll in Designers.
A jumble of Illinois reports recounts a marriage in which Winona Gillham wed George Edwards after a self defense acquittal linked to a 1900s shooting of a father. Other items cover forgers near Joliet, corn harvests with women joining the field, legal fees for concealed weapons, Springfield beautification plans, a missing farmer found near death in New York, and assorted state appointments and crimes across Peoria Joliet and Vandalia.
In Chicago a young man named Giles, son of wealthy Belvidere parents, shot himself after writing a note to his sweetheart and waiting in his room. Three letters were found: one to the woman, one to Mrs. Mary Giles, and one to his roommate Charles Ward. Mrs. Chapman and her son were in the house when the gunfire ended his life. The woman's identity is being kept secret by police.
Mrs Dearwood of Seminaryvalle near Alto Pass fired on a large wild cat seen in a tree after her husband refused to calm the screams disturbing their children. She used a gun under moonlight and killed the animal. Chicago court reform case parole notes include Lena Pashore and Clara Conway both 16 or 17 admitted theft from Huielle Keelier, with Pashore sent to Geneva and Conway paroled.
Fire damaged the Potter Brothers show windows in Waldorf block Meplitotn and endangered the building and contents. The sun’s rays reportedly ignited a small electric tele helin bully in the display, with losses estimated over £12,000, fully insured.
Valuables stolen from Mrs Richard Yates of Springheld Circe Montis age have been recovered. The jewelry was found in a State Street pawn shop after a period in a pawn shop. Barry Willis, a porter at the Yahoo residence, was questioned and sent to the district court as investigators pursued the case.
State Treasurer Sigal announced a tally showing seven percent of gross earnings from Centralia to Chicago and Cairo to Galois paid as road taxes for six months. Gov. Deneen authorized Frank D. Whipp to audit the Tire Railroad Company books for the year’s first half to ensure lawful remittance and verify the report.
Minsertha Franke of Floraville was severely burned when her dress caught fire from a lamp oil spill. Her father Albert Franke arrived from St Louis as she fled, helping to extinguish the flames and save her life. The girl remained calm and reported the lamp oil caused the fire before running out.
Citizens of Warren and Henderson counties favor a plan to unite the two counties. Henderson lies on the Mississippi opposite Burlington Iowa with Oquawen as its main city. Warren lies to the east of Henderson and is the leading mover in the proposal. A board meeting in Monmonath discussed the idea to boost political prestige and reduce taxation by merging county offices for joint welfare.
Dwight Jollix, 15, inmate at Lord Orphans home Bloomington, defied rules by rabbit hunting. Shotgun discharged, load struck his breast, injuries potentially fatal. Commission members visited Vicksburg to inspect monument to fallen soldiers and plan additional civic memorials.
Chicago Clearing House announces the failure of Chicago National Bank Home Savings Bank and Equitable Trust Company tied to John R Walsh assets in coal and railway ventures. Depositors will be paid in full on demand as the banks wind up under supervision. Triumvirate planned for Zion with Dowie stepping aside for health reasons. Local brief mentions several unrelated items from telegraphy to crime reports.
Spirited Senate debate arose over a bi authorizing the interstate conserve commission to fix maximum use. Various senators criticized current laws and wage issues as Panama Canal emergency funds were discussed and committee changes approved.
Mrs. Bigelow Stevens wanders Ormond Beach with a child who lost her mother and is abused by her father. A chance meeting with a bookkeeper who stole money reveals the man’s ruin and a child left fatherless. Mrs. Stevens, moved by the girl’s plight, offers to adopt her as a Christmas gift.
A historical note claims Christmas, not Thanksgiving, was the real peak for turkey handling. It reports Sam's nephews and nieces cared for about 1,500,000 more turkeys on Christmas than on Thanksgiving.
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