Ill-T Illinois Political Shakeup Delayed by Governor
A long Chicago tone piece notes Governor Deneen postpones a major Republican shakeup in Illinois politics for about two weeks, aims to clear desks, pass a waterway plan, and prepare for a fall special session. It warns of shifts against the Yates faction and the need to control the lower house for pending measures and patronage.
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Hlinois Republian
Deneen
Chicago
General Assembly
Yates
Waterloo
Aly
Senate
Seiboner
Cancer Curable Says Harvard Professor In Historic Talk
Harvard Medical School lecturer Dr J Mum ford states cancer is curable with timely surgery and early detection. He cites stomach cancer statistics improving from 20 to 35 percent long-term survival and explains exploratory operations as a key diagnostic tool. He warns against delay and stresses awareness of early symptoms and age factors in prognosis.
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Harvard Medical School
J G.mumford
Cheaper School Books Legislation Passes Savings and Requirements
The legislature approved a bill to reduce school book costs saving about a quarter of a million dollars yearly for the state. A county uniformity bill failed, hindering a uniform course of study. The new law sets price caps, requires publisher sworn statements and bonds, and mandates sample copies and affidavits. Boards of education must bid to the lowest responsible bidder at or below the maximum prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Holaday
Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Boards of Education
Obituary of Minerva Hinton Pioneer Mother of Marshall
Minerva Hinton born June 26 1833 Fleming county Kentucky died May 29 1909 at her home northwest of Marshill after weeks of illness. She married Alexander Mathews May 1 1856 and had seven children Albert Belle Cora Effie Nettie Alice Mary. two sisters and brothers survive. A longtime United Brethren member she died in faith. Funeral May 31 at Centenary church conducted by Rev H S Reese.
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Minerva Hinton
Fleming County
Kentucky
Marshill
Minerva
Alexander Mathews
Albert Mathews
Belle McCarty
Cora Morris
Effie Steele
Marshall, Mirs
Nettie Silver
Terre Haute
Alice
Mary
United Brethren Church
H. 8. Reese
Maytime graduate on the platform sparks quiet wonder
A garbled verse notes a May graduate stepping forward with modest smile and a drink, while scattered letters hint at names and places, including Orsey and Rendier, as the page fades into unreadable fragments.
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Orsey
Spain
Rendier Valor
Pital
Public Gravel Road Notice and Bid Call in York Township
Public highway notice in Clark County Illinois York Township invites sealed bids by the York Town commissioners on June 26 1909 for constructing a gravel road in the town. Bids to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder per specifications and contract terms.
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State of Illinois
County of
Clark
Township of
York
Commissioners of Highways
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