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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
3
The piece asserts Marshall was strong beyond critics and paid a price for public service with early death as Harding and Wilson did. It notes public honor attracts a few, who bear heavy responsibilities and whose days are shortened, leaving them gone.
The article emphasizes how boys and girls leave high school united and prepared, asserting that the future will be shaped by the pupils of public schools through their efforts and potential.
The passage notes that excited people used to rap the local telephone system, but now knocking is rare as the system and methods are strong. It credits the Wabash Valley Telephone Co for good service and suggests pride in the present telephone system and its effects.
Springfield report: Judiciary committee backs a state prohibition bureau bill and a referendum to repeal Illinois dry laws is urged. The measure allows the attorney general to appoint a prohibition commissioner with a 25-agent field force to enforce prohibition and search and seizure laws.
Senator Denvir of Chicago revived measures to split Chicago area from Illinois and form a separate Northern Illinois state. Resolutions seek a congressional memorial and would place Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, and Boone counties into a new state. The memorial requests Congress to amend the 1818 Illinois state act.
The Illinois boulevard explosion near Towanda and Lexington prompts safety concerns. Mather Pfeiffenberger of Alton named president-elect of the Illinois State Medical Society at Quincy. William Harris of Macomb robbed of about $800 by an alleyway theft. Edgar county churches plan to host the Dunols state Sunday school convention in Paris June 15 16 17. Alexander Armstrong 69 commits suicide at Centralia after hardware business tenure of 19 years. Seven coal dust explosions in Old Ben mines prevented by shale dust use. Dr H F Killene found guilty of extortion in East St Louis federal court in a Moviaz case demanding $500 for protection from prosecution.
A large gray wolf was shot within Springfield city limits. The incident is reported in a local brief along with other city notes and upcoming events.
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