Underground electric street system fuels Capitol debate
A lengthy discussion on an underground electrified street network linked to Senate and House buildings emerged amid talk of a new conveyance and elevated passages. Officials described safety, cost, and the impact on traffic as key concerns while noting potential routes near Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynleny
Aia
Washington
Senate
Jimain
Senaté
House
Spital
Ives
Metho
Ing
Grampi
Tina Sage
Ieee
Mateo
Modern Woodmen Show Fight Over Insurance Rates
A large number of woodmen met in their hall to action on increased insurance rates. The meeting adjourned until April 6 to secure full county representation. The proposed rates align with a 1909 bill defeated largely due to Representative Hollenbeck’s opposition amid petitioners from the 34th district.
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Hollenbeck
34Th
Wedding of Perry Garwood and Miss Lydia at 6:30 AM
Early morning ceremony united Perry Garwood and Miss Lydia at the Hippie Club. The couple left at 7 for Chicago and thence to Los Angeles for a few weeks before moving to Armsteads Montana where Garwood serves as a railway auditor.
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Perry
Garwood
Lydia
Hammerly
In Our Midst Tomorrow decr glare of political figures
The piece mentions James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago with iridescent whiskers and notes his appearance tomorrow. It cites J Ham replying to a U S Senator, with Isely running for attorney general and Frank O’Hair replacing Cundiff in the congressional race, challenging Uricle Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
J. Ham
U. S
Isely
Frank’ O’hair
Cundiff
Uricle Joe
Death of Pranton Osborn a West Palon notable citizen
The obituary notes the death Monday of Pranton Osborn a well known and highly respected West Palon resident. Details are obscured in the OCR ridden text but identify Osborn as a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Osborn
West
Palon
Effingham Hosts March Meeting on National Road Improvement
Mayors from Clark Cumberland Effingham Fayette St Clair Bond and Madison counties invited to Effingham March 28 to form an organization to improve the old National Road as part of a coast to coast highway. Delegates include J K Black O H Wheeler and others. cigar factory inquiry to be raised. meeting in county clerk’s office tomorrow evening for volunteers on the Yolub’an roster.
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Clark
Cumberland
Effingham
Fayette
St. Clair
Bond
Madison
Business Men's Club
J. K. Black
O. H. Wheeler
Fred Gorham
W. L. Cole
J. R. Burnett
Judge Scholfield
R. H Brown
Harry Jantney
Hurst
M. Scholfield
Surprise Wedding in Robinson by West Union Couple
Thompson of West Union and Shawler of West Union were married in Robinson on Monday March 4. The ceremony took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe I Richards on North Cross street and was performed by Eld Walker of the Christian church. Shawler is a hardware dealer from West Union and Mrs. Shawler is described as an estimable young lady.
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Sis
James
Lille
Gsouth
Occu
Ea Hawker
Maude Murphy
D. H. Rupp
Ferng
Fred’ Hawker
Marshall
Shawler
Desler
West Union
Richards
Robinson
Wabash River Floods Reach Critical Levels Near Taylorville
Floodwaters driven by heavy rains and melting snow surge along the Wabash River threatening the Taylorville area just north of Terre Haute. The river has breached banks and forced closures in central Terre Haute as delaying floods persist.
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Teres
Taylorville
Terre
Haute
Tercoriiere
Uncertain text fragment references Bridge event and society women
Fragmentary OCR discusses a supposed test or event at a Bridge location with 500 participants. It mentions several well known society women of the city being called to testify.
Oil Production Figures Highlight Regional Output
An OCR readout notes changes in oil production across several areas with barrels produced and daily totals. The report mentions specific districts and yields, indicating a shift in output levels and regional contribution.
Death of Dr Gould Smith a longtime county resident
Dr Gould Smith age 57 died Friday at his Redman home from paralysis. He was born in England April 18 185 and grew to manhood in Ada Ohio. He graduated in medicine in 1871 at Columbus. He came to Illinois in 1879 and married Jennie G Sullivan July 26 1904. Survived by wife two brothers a half sister and other relatives. Funeral was held at his sister Mrs Wallace Bairds home with interment in the city cemetery.
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Gould Smith
Redman
Wallace Baird
Dr Smith
Garet
England
United States
Ada
Ohio
Columbus
Illlinois
Jennie G. Sullivan
St. Louis
New Philadelphia
Primary Ballot Colors Announced for Clark County Illinois
The announcement lists ballot colors for the April 9 1912 primary in Clark County Illinois Republican white Democratic pink Prohibition light blue Socialist dark red. Dated March 20 1912 signed Wim T Martin Jr county Clerk.
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Clark County
Illinois
A. D
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Prohibition Party
Socialist Party
Wim. T. Martin Jr
Sunday church services and activities announced
The Loyal Men seek 60 recruits as Roy Hunt serves as superintendent. A preaching service is scheduled at 10 45 with an evening sermon featuring a character sketch of Abraham and views by renowned artists. A Thursday meeting at seven and a singing skule tonight led by D D Burt, pastor.
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Roy Hunt
Abraham
Skule
D. D. Burt
Suffrage Denied By County Clerk During Primary Vote
A state women's suffrage organization asked County Clerk Martin to place the vote for women on the ballot at the primary. He declined to take part, citing concerns over authority and neutrality. The episode prompted questions about ballot access and the clerk's duties in elections.
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Martin
State ‘Woman's Ouffrage
Veer
Unclear fragment notes church services in Indianapolis area
Fragmentary text references Reverend SH, Indianapolis, and unspecified Friday services. Details are missing, making exact event points unclear.
Real Estate Transfers and Court Docket Highlights
Real estate transfers include Snyder to Hutchison and Cline admix to Gaines with prices 2900 and 700. Many other property trades listed in Casey Mart and Dulaney’s sub divisions. Court adjourned with numerous dispositions and a major jury trial over Big Four damages continuing.
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Earl C Snyder
Etta & Lizzie Hutchison
Amy Cline
Admix
Rose Gaines
J J Ashley
C A Lewis
Dulaney
Casey
A. FE Bell
T B Matthews
Wm Campbell
F W Knechler
Sherman Irwin
Bart Irwin
M H Alrey
W Stricklett
A Poorman
Stephenson
Martinsville
E W Marvin
Allie Davison
Hillman
Charles Scott
Orig Marshall
Orr
Yelton
Dulaney’s
Deahl
Gallatin
Henry
Athey
W Ennis
C Warters
Geo Kammacher
M W Johnson
Thos & Maxwell
Wm Maxwell
G W Lindsey
J Deahl
H Switzer
Lilly Bair
Randall’sa
Walter Crumlin
Mary O Davyison
Nw & N& Sw
C M Armstrong
Geo
Lindsey
J W Yanaway
Mary R Harris
Craig
B F Johnson
H Counterman
Walnut Prairie
Briane Ak
Jude Scholfield
Snag
Ae Thompson
Danville
Ite Amiss Celigiak
DG Bayles
Sarah
Nail
H Randall
Burnside al
Assumpsit
Fox
Eagle Bank
Jarecki Mfg. Co
T Greaseman & Co
Beulah Plew
Maud ‘Williams
Merida
Williams
Bertha Austin
Herbert L A Ustin
Bhatty
Laura King
Eli McFarland
Bee Saml Sneed
C S Wicks Lin
Bolice
Laura Thomas
Nathan Thomas
Alma Miller
Frank Miner
D T Hays
W . Hays
Rush & Hammond
Bert
Ginniss
Es Hammond
S. Mary A Thompson
Louis
Charles Ginsbang
Russia
Joe Layton
Scholsfield
Denberger
Millard Downs
Charles Hamill
Soe
Ors
Representative Hollenbeck Backs Taxpayer Rock Roads Plan
The proposal favors good rock roads without cost to taxpayers and without competing with organized labor. It envisions using prison labor under state supervision with rock crushers and roadmachinery to build roads in rock-rich areas, funded by the state. The plan, already discussed with the Good Roads Commission of Illinois, may be adopted by the next legislature.
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Hollenbeck
Good Roads Commission of
Illinois
Good Roads Commission
Lorimer and Small to Campaign in Marshal and Casey
Senator Lorimer and Hon. Len Small, governor candidates, will speak at the marshal courthouse at 1 PM and in Casey at 10 AM on Thursday March 28. Public invited.
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Lorimer
Len Small
Marshal
Court House
Casey
Church Sunday Services and Midweek Prayer Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 45 and 7 morning theme Wisdom from Above evening theme The Paradox of Life B Y P U at 6 p m prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 warmly invited
Congregational Church Sunday Schedule and Teachings
The Congregational Church posts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a morning service at 10 45 with themes Word of Spirit and Life. Evening service at 6 30 features Where is thy God. Junior GE at 2330 p m Prayer meeting Thursday evening Welcome to ally led by Pastor Drew.
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Congregational Church
Ally
Wasd
Drew
Sony Bis
Tah
Trapper Fights 400-Pound Bear to Death in Den
In Sullivan County Monticello a trapper named Smith wrestled a 400 pound bear at its den entrance. After being disarmed, he strangled the animal in under five minutes to end the attack. The incident occurred during a dispute over smoke from the den.
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Monticello
Eal Monticello
Sullivan
Smith
Fragmentary OCR News Note
A partial OCR extract from a 19th or early 20th century paper mentions a date 31 and an era road. It is unreadable in key places and lacks complete names or events to identify a clear news item or action.
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