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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
3
A 19th century style survey of Coney Island attractions highlights the latest rides and devices. It notes live music displays electric tricks and the human Niagara chute as major crowd pleasers while detailing the carnival atmosphere and various gimmicks drawing visitors.
The article catalogs the alma maters of U.S. presidents from Taft to Theodore Roosevelt, citing William and Mary, Harvard, Princeton, Kenyon, Union College, and Williams as influential schools. It notes many graduates pursued law, public service, or politics, with quotes on the role of political study and business careers in reaching the presidency.
A fragment reflecting on wisdom and life as a teacher. It contrasts mere command with thoughtful inquiry and suggests science follows life to interpret its meaning. The concise meditation points to humility in knowledge and the ongoing pursuit of understanding.
Otis McNelly Blue Mound banker fails in bankruptcy case arrested by Sheriff McGorray on charge he accepted 143 dollars while insolvent. He posted 1000 dollar bond and testified about Nellie Mustane who received funds on his notes in Boston last summer. Creditors may recover about 45 cents on the dollar. In Murphysboro mayor Muhlenbrock recovered a 25000 dollar wallet. a youth returned it and received a dime reward. Chautauqua at Lithia Springs ends due to lack of support from the Unitarian association.
Mrs George Yabaoski faced a liquor selling charge in anti saloon territory. Justice Horner in Cablinville dismissed the case finding the suit was brought by Rev W A Brandon city local option committee chairman not Virden officials who knew nothing of the arrest until call.
Danville's Dan Burkmeyer, 21, died after a swimming accident when a large chew of tobacco lodged in his throat during resuscitation efforts. Companions attempted rescue, ambulance arrival confirmed choking as the likely cause. In another event, M M Munson was struck by lightning in Meropolis causing jaw injuries and dental damage. Alleged Mowe aque rioters were bound over in Shelbyville, and a church near Farmersville was struck by lightning, damaging the structure. A 1,000 barrel oil gusher was brought in at Sandoval by Big Four Oil, producing 4,000,000 cubic feet of gas.
The Tucker Bros. tele phone system serving Modesto Ines Lowder Thayer and Virden was sold to farmer Charles Snell southeast of Virden for 14000 dollars with possession set for October 1.
Mrs. Austin Cork of Aurora was arraigned on cruelty charges toward her step children. A mob of about 1,000 angry women confronted them at Aurora city hall. Her husband tried to lower her from a rear window, causing her to swoon three times, but the rope was too short. The pair escaped through the crowd, which assaulted them with umbrellas.
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