Public Utilities Reform Debates in Illinois Legislature
The article discusses a proposed public utilities act in Illinois that abolishes the public utilities commission and grants home rule to municipalities. It outlines the structure of the Illinois Commerce Commission, hearings by an eight assistant commissioner team, and appeals to the circuit court. It emphasizes rates and service regulation as central to the bill’s aims and the move toward local control.
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Springfield
ScSvarn
Small
Ee General
Ady
von Wy
Commerce Commission
Commission
Hlinois ‘Commerce
Commerte ‘Commission
Illinois redistricting plan moves through Clark County house vote
A proposed news district would extend east to the meridian and include Clark County and many others. The bill contemplates holding court in Joliet Danville and Mt Vernon with counties listed. it faces a long path through the legislature.
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Tlinois
Mas
Yalong
Meridan
Chita
Clark Clays
Coles
Crawford
Cumberland
Douglas
Hagary
Edwards
Effingham
Fayette
Ford
Gallatin
Hamilton
Will
Bil
Joliet
Danville
Birthday Dinner At Grishams Honors John Grisham
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of H. C. Grisham in honor of his father John Grisham on his birthday. The event included A. J. Grisham HS Ww. Grisham, Robert Becker, Oraar McDaniel Zend and family with guests enjoying music and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Grisham
John Grisham
Birthiday
A. J. Grisham
HS Ww. Grisham
Rober Becker
Sheriff Byram Removes Deputy Short After Standoff
Sheriff Byram demanded Short's resignation twice. Short refused. A meeting last week led to the removal with no deputy appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Charles
Wireless telephone demo in Findlay astonishes crowds
Eddie Mitchell a Marshall Clark county figure known as a master electrician showcased wireless telephone to Findlay crowds. A four foot aerial on his car transmitted phonograph music to observers as Sam Belford at Electric Construction Motor Co store sent the signal. Mitchell plans Arlington tonight and will visit nearby towns after.
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Ikey
Eddie) Mitchell
Marshall
Clark County
Findlay
Ohio
Findley
Mitchell
Sam Belford
Electric Construction Motor Co
South Main Street
Electric Construction Motor Company
Arlington
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Belford
Striking Farm Result From Toleda Experiment Field
Reporters describe a Toledo field tour showing dramatic wheat color and height differences between standard practice and plots treated with limestone and red clover. Observers note higher yields, with limestone and clover raising corn oats and soy results, suggesting soil-building benefits.
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Walworth
Toledo
Clark
Clark County
Inauguration of Marshall City Officials Sets Course
A large audience welcomed Mayor Arthur Poorman and the new Marshall city officers including Clerk Frank Archer Treasurer Fred B. Keifer and aldermen Noran Bennett Owen Walker and Charles Brandenstein. Poorman pledged improvements water meters health emphasis and cooperation to make Marshall vital. Licenses granted for pool rooms to John Radeimaker and O A Keiser. Appointments listed across finance streets fire water light and health departments with named appointees.
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Arthur Poorman
Frank Archer
Fred B. Keifer
Noran Bennett
Owen Walker
Charles Brandenstein
Poorman
Marshall
Illinois
John Rade Imaker
O. A. Keiser
Y Metz
Bennett
Brah Iénstéin
Sweet
Metz
Blundell
Walker
Mitchell
Miss Grace Lake
Board of Health
Wm. Te Hollenbeck
Seymour Hurst
Board of Local Improvements
Emil Taubeneck
William Craig
Bert Bush
Lorenz Garrison
County bond issue politics split in Westfield county
The Clark County Democrat reports a disputed victory claim over county road funding. The March resolution reeled the $125000 bond plan, clarifying the Swern Marshall split and showing the chairman race hinges on party caucus picks, with Democrats noting losses.
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Westfield
Clark ‘County
East Side
Lesblantion Oth
Thsr
Casey-Westfield
Swern-Marshall
Swern
Martinsville
Ky “McDaniel
Base Ball Association to Hold Night Meeting
Frank Machlan, president of the Marshall base ball association, calls a meeting for stockholders tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Pythian theatre hall. The gathering aims to discuss association affairs and stockholder interests.
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Frank,Machlan
Marshall” Independent
Pythian Theatre
The
Association
May Day Festival at North Side School Celebrates Queen
Pupils and teachers of the north side school held a May Day program on the grounds Friday. The event featured drills, pantomimes, a playlet When Polly Was Queen, and a Maypole braided with yellow and white streamers. Elizabeth Rhoades crowned queen.
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Natches
Elizabeth ‘Rhoades
Marshall
Sunday School Convention at Armstrong Wabash Township
Sunday School convention set in Armstrong Wabash township May 8 at 9 30 with sessions on Trials and Temptations of Christ Pauls First Missionary Journey and Sunday School education. Offers devotional talks and an offering for state and county work. Marriage licenses listed for Petal Glenn Smitley and Edith Burkholder both from Wabash township.
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Petal Glenn’ Smitley
Wabash Township
Edith Burkholder
City School Board Emphasizes Staffing Changes
The meeting at Bubick Gallagher's store saw secretary Norman Bennett complain of lack of notice while the board moved to business. Most teachers were employed. Irene Taubeneck and Jessie German received grade shifts. No new applications were reviewed, another meeting is planned, and Prof. F A Edwards will continue as superintendent.
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Blanche Williams
Mary Green
Margaret Forbeck
Irene Taubeneck
North ‘Side
Jessie German
South Side
North Side
Force of Habit Drives Big Auto Sales Interview
A Courier Journal note describes a salesman who used to drum for whiskey acts, now promoting a costly auto account. The piece frames the shift as a humorous observation on his desire to treat everyone with generous spending.
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Couisville Courier-Journal
Terre Haute Mayoral Primary Sets Nominations
In yesterday’s primary, Republican candidate Davis and Democratic rival Robers led the race for Terre Haute mayor, advancing to the general election with strong showings.
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Ora
Don
Davis
Don Robers
Word 5
Terre Haute
Meehling Waller Couple Wed in St Marys Parish Ceremony
Miss Loraine Rose Waller of Paris and Frank Meehling of Marshall Ill were married at St Marys Catholic Church in a Tuesday morning ceremony conducted by Rev Patrick Fallon. Attendants were Miss Margaret Meehling and Bernard Waller. A noon dinner followed at the Waller home nine miles west of the city. After May 1 the couple will reside in Marshall where Meehling runs a grocery business.
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Loraine Rose Waller
Paris
Frank Meehling
Marshall, Ill
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Patrick Fallon
Margaret Meebling
Bernard Waller
Basil Hunter
Miss Meehling
Albert Waller
Marshall
Meehling
Plastering Falls at Law Office Causing Clean-Up
Plastering fell in the law office of S M Scholfield Monday night causing four days of hard work for Mr Scholfield and Miss Warriner to clean up Tuesday. The typewriter furniture and books were damaged.
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S. M.scholfield
In Memory of Fred H Sinclair A Clark County Mathematician
A tribute to Fred H Sinclair who served as cashier at Martinsville State Bank since 1906 and earlier held roles as a teacher, secretary for a creamery, and a clerk of Parker township. The letter recalls his life, education, and affiliations with Freemasonry Modern Woodmen United Brethren church and his marriage to Daisy Kelly. His obituary notes his enduring reputation for accuracy and integrity.
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Martinsville State Bank
Martinsville Creamery Association
Clark County
State Normal
Indiana
Austin College
Effingham
Commercial
Terre Haute
Parker Township
Philippines
United Brethren Church
Daisy Kelly
John Wesley Kelly
Kelly Brothers
John Wesley
Mike
George
Glark County
Fred H. Sinclair
20th Wedding Anniversary Honors Hornbrooks at Clarksville Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Hornbrook of Clarksville celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday church return and a large dinner for fifty seven. Relatives brought baskets and gifts while many attendees shared china and well wishes for many more happy returns of the day.
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Frank Hornbrook
Clarksville
Fred Wieland
Kansas
Ill
James M. Hurst
West Terre
Haute
Cleophas
Hornbrook
Marshall
Weigan
Sam_Almon
Kate Hornbrook
Chas. Hornbrook
Annie Wright
John Hornbrook
Westfield
Frank Horn
Audhie Louise
Lycan
Carl Lycan
John Weigan
Hughie Hornbrook
Raymond Hurst
Lena Robinson
Foster Hornbrook
Lillie Hollingsworth
Northa Downs
Edith Downs
Ruth Downs
Caroline Murphy
Ruby Hornbrook
Cleda Lycan
Madge Nicholson
Guy Nicholson
Bertha Hornbrook
Nellia Hurst
Mabel Hornbrook
Minnie Ellen
Donald
Wayne Hornbrook
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Public Utilities
Joseph. G. Cannon
Grisham's
Eddie Mitchell
Farm’ Bureau
Road Money
Base Basl
Grant.Crumlin
Pres. ‘Iris Routledge
Sec
Waller
Paris News
Mickie
Sinclair
Bell
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