Penal System Debated By Federation of Women's Clubs
In Cairo on October 23 the Federation of Women's Clubs discussed civic study and influence on legislation. Debates covered penal reform, noting the system harms individuals and fails to provide remedies. Speeches by Rabbi Emil Hirsch and Dr. Kin highlighted civil service and the real Chinese woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Charles Henrotin
Chicago
Henrotin
Emil G Hirsch
Illinois
Hirsch
Oglesby Son Marries in Chanute
Robert Oglesby of this city wed Mrs Lucile Hoblit Latham of Lincoln in Chanute. Oglesby, famed globe trotter and adventure writer, is connected to oil interests. His bride, formerly Mrs Will Latham, is daughter of Judge James T Hoblit of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, II
Robert Oglesby
Richard J Oglesby
Chanute
Lucile Hoblit Latham
Lincoln
Latham
Oglesby
Will Latham
James T Hoblit
Central
Tlinola
Merit System in State Institutions Debated at Illinois Conference
Quincy Illinois October 22 The state conference of charities discussed the Merit System in state institutions. Superintendent John J Sloan of the Chicago house of correction denounced the grand jury system as extravagant burdensome useless and often unjust. The conference adopted a resolution endorsing Sloan's views after his address and his earlier critique of Adams county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ill
State Conference of Charities
John J. Sloan
Chicago House of Correction
Sloan
Adams County
Representative Wilkinson
Jock Ie
Debate on Civil Service Merit System and Campaign Fund Claims
Speakers voiced support for a merit system while debating amendments. Edgar A. Bancroft credited Governor Yates with pursuing civil service, while Mr. Bull criticized alleged assessments of state employees for a campaign fund. He alleged employees were pressured to contribute under threat of losing their jobs and that the fund served factional goals rather than party needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Edgar A. Bancroft
Bull
Alschuler Lauds Deneen at Aurora Coluseum
Samuel Alschuler former Democratic candidate for governor praised Charles S. Deneen Chicago State’s Attorney before a large Aurora Coliseum audience during the Democratic night at the county fair. He did not dwell on politics, focusing on American citizenship and civic virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora, Hil
Samuel Alschuler
Aurora Coliseum
First Congregational Church
Alschuler
Charles S. Deneen
Chicago
Joliet Mills to Reopen
Joliet Illinois received orders to resume work at the Illinois Steel Joliet plant after a two week closure. Rockdale mills of American Steel and Wire will restart Monday after a weeks long shutdown, employing over two thousand workers and restoring public confidence following the bank failure in Lockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolet
Joliet
Illinois Steel Company
Rockdale
American Steel and Wire Company
Lockport Bank
Honor Noted Indian Chief Shabbona Monument Dedicated
Morris Illinois October 24 dedication of a monument to Shabbona the celebrated Indian chief occurred at Evergreen cemetery P A Armstrong organized the service with assistance from General Henderson of Peoria and R C Jordan and M N Armstrong of Ottawa A cold day did not deter a sizable crowd Armstrong secured the stone for the memorial inscribed with Shabbonas name honoring his timely warning that saved many settlers lives in early Illinois history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P* A. Armstrong
Charles F Gunther
Chicago
Ottawa
Armstrong
Presbyterian Church
Illinois
Shabbona
Y W C A Holds State Convention In Illinois
Annual Illinois Young Women's Christian Association meeting in Galesburg reports a prosperous year. Chicago work expanded with Elgin Aurora and Rockford in good condition. Dr Cleland B McAfee of Chicago spoke on the program. Officers elected include President Mrs J J Tufts Chicago First vice president Miss Jessie R Holmes Galesburg Second vice president Miss Patterson Monmouth Secretary Miss Martha Sarver Chicago Assistant secretaries Miss Janet Warnock Macomb Mamie Stifford Carthage and Miriam Roberts University of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Illinois Young Women’s Christian Association
Chicago
Elgin
Aurora
Rockford
Cleland B. McAfee
Forty-first Street Presbyterian Church of
Jessie R Holmes
Miss Patterson
Monmouth
Martha Sarver
Janet Warnock
Macomb
Mamie Stifford
Carthage
Miriam Roberts
University of Illinois
Swindlers Devour $8000 From Peotone Manteno Farmers
In Kewanee Illinois on October 24 local farmers report losing about $8000 to a Chicago man and woman engaging in a clothing game. Farmers provided cloth for suits, were measured, and after leaving their materials the swindlers disappeared with the goods and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Peotone
Manteno
Chicago
Peoria district lacks authority to license teachers locally
The Peoria special charter district issues teaching licenses without county certification. The attorney general says the board cannot grant certificates beyond the general act, as state law requires certificates from the county superintendent for employment in public schools.
Wreck on Clark Street Rail Line Injures Eight in Chicago
A Clark street cable train in Chicago plowed into an open vault at Wrightwood and Clark last night. Eight people were injured, including the gripman Joseph Willner who is internally injured. The crash disrupted service for over an hour and witnesses described passengers scrambling and injuries as the crowded front trailer telescoped and left the track. Gertie Grohs suffered crushed legs and was taken to Union Hospital for amputation consideration. Martha Stork and Miss Grobs were among those near the front platform when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Clark Street
Wrightwood Avenue
Gertie Grohs
Chicago Union Hospital
Martha Stork
Miss Grobs
Miss Grohs
Joseph Willner
Willner
Alexian Brothers’ Hospital
All Must Obey the Law in Joliet Elevator Dispute
Attorney K K Knapp urged aldermen to delay daily prosecutions of the track elevation ordinance affecting Elgin Joliet & Eastern and Chicago Lake Shore & Eastern railways. Mayor Crolius insisted the ordinance would be enforced fully, with plans to safeguard steel mill connections unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
K. K. Knapp
Chicago
Crolius
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern
Joliet Grants a Street Railway Franchise
Joliet Illinois council approved a street railway franchise by a 9 to 4 vote after a lengthy session. The plan covers Granite Street and links the city with a new suburban line to Plainfield, facing opposition from Nicholson Boylan Moran and Whales who sought $500 yearly payments for twenty years and an extension to Highland Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ill
Granite Street
Plainfield
Coynail
Nicholson, Boylan, Moran and Whales
Highland Park
Asylum Guards Seek Bail in Bartonville Case
Edward A. Sorrell and Samuel Flinn, held by coroner's jury for the murder of Thomas Hartley at Bartonville insane asylum, appeared before Judge Worthington on habeas corpus. The judge decided to admit them to bail of $10,000 each, which they have not yet posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Ill
Edward A. Sorrell
Samuel Flinn
Thomas Hartley
Bartonville Insane Asylum
Worthington
Tragic Medicine Error Claimed a Local Child
In Mattoon on October 27 the child of Mr. and Mrs. James Cheater Welch died after a mistake in medicines. Dr. O W ers in tev ride of m the unit ran th ere 4 br f. dai gate ical A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
James Cheater ‘Welch
Peoria Seeks New Education Law After Licensing Ruling
Peoria boards urge passage of a city over 50 000 education act after Attorney General Hamlin rules current Peoria teacher licensing illegal under the charter. State superintendent says the law from three years ago affects Peoria, though disputed. Licenses must be issued every two years with a $1 fee. Peoria contends the rule applies to county teachers, not city teachers. Since Peoria is the sole affected city, proposed legislation faces little opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Illinois
Peoria Board of Education
Hamlin
Bjorksten Concert at Augustana Brings Praise for Duo
Theodore Bjorksten and wife headlined a concert at Augustana College, performing German Italian French and English songs. The couple received high praise for vocal technique and expression, with notable pieces by Strauss Arditi and Gustaf of Sweden, followed by a reception and praise for the Wennerberg chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bjorksten
Augustana College
Ejdérksten
Dvoraks
Bestimmung
Per Valle
Per Boschi
Blangini
Richard Strauss
Kling
Schaeffer
Weil
Bjérksten
Cable Hall
J. A. Nyvall
Rock Island
C. A Hemberg
Moline
West
Wennerberg Chorus
Pollo Club
New York City
Louise Margraf Weds August Rigling at Rock Island Church
Miss Louise Margraf and August P. Rigling married October 21 at the German Lutheran church in Rock Island. Rev. August Mennicke officiated as Louis Bauer and Albert Beckstrom attended the groom, with Minnie Grams and Elis Ripling as bridesmaids. The ceremony featured profuse floral decorations and a white tulle dress for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Margraf
August P. Rigling
Rock Island
August C. Mennicke
Louis Bauer
Albert Beckstrom
Minnie Grams
Elis Ripling
Thieving Land Registrations Reach High levels of fraud in land office
Washington officials report a major land fraud investigation involving land office registers and receivers. Secretary Hitchcock leads a crackdown with secret service help, aiming to expose a rings spanning California Oregon Washington and other western states and recover millions of acres taken by timber interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Government Land Office
Hitchcock
United States
California
Oregon
Montana
Richards
Land Office
A. B. Pugh
Interior Department
Pugh
Pacific Coast
Treasury Department
Secret Service
Burns
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Timber Land
Davenport Woman Hangs Self in Jail After Shoplifting
Mrs Herman Boltz of Davenport killed herself in the city jail on October 22 after being caught stealing calico from the Boston store. She confessed after initial denials and asked that her family not be told. Detained in the hospital ward, she hanged herself with a cloth strip from bed linens while officers were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Boltz
Davenport
Boston
Boltz
Henry von Maur
Act for Orphans Home in Illinois
The Illinois grand lodge of Pythians approved building an orphans home in Rock Island with costs over 100000 dollars. Rathbone Sisters endorsed the plan and joined efforts to erect the home, with an assessment to fund a reserve for this purpose as decisions are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Grand Lodge of Pythians
Rock Island
Rathbone Sisters
Orphans’ Home Movement
Pythian Order
Memorial for Congress Adopted by Waterways Convention
Davenport convention of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association requests a 15 million dollar congressional appropriation to permanently improve the upper Mississippi between St Anthony Falls and the mouth of the Ohio River. Delegates from Illinois Iowa Missouri Minnesota and Wisconsin urge cheaper, expanded river transportation benefiting five states with 14 million people and 60 towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
Davenport
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Upper
Ississippi
Ohio River
Department of the Upper River
Upper River
Mississippi River
St. Anthony's Falls
Olio
Industri Home Fair Set to Excel Past Years
The Industri al Home association plans a February fair to open Monday February 6 and run nightly all week. They aim to attract more funds than before to reduce the building debt and will seek support from unions nationwide through letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Association
Industrial Home Association
Judge Gest Strikes 23 Chancery Docket Cases Daily
One hundred twenty three chancery cases have been stricken from the circuit court docket since Judge Gest began a rule to call seven cases daily and strike them unless parties show progress. Several cases were listed as stricken, including Swensson v City of Moline and Quick v Blawg Quick, among others. The Central Union Telephone case against Union Electric was continued for advisement, while Boehme's burglary trial occupied the day with the jury being brought in before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gest
A. F Swensson
City of
Moline
Sarah E. Quick
Blwgod Quick
Martha Wyman
E, Seca
Mary Fuhlendorf
Hedgry Fuhlendorf
Irene O'Brien
Williard O'Brien
Henry Siefken
C. Bidinstrum Mechanics’ Lien
Addie A. Walker
Charles C. Walker
Philip Fuhr, Jr
Schuffler
Local Horses Struggle in Rock Island Race Meet
Friday matinee racing at Ninth street track in Rock Island drew a large crowd despite fine weather. Ex Sheriff L Cralle officiated as starter. Bob Nibbs owned by H Schreiner won the 2:18 pace in straight heats with Raymond second and Morey Onward third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin-City Driving Association
Ninth Street Track
Rock Island
L. Cralle
Bob Nibbs
H Schreiner
Raymond
Charles Kell
Morey Onward
C. L. Silvis
Col. Roosevelt
Jock” Mapwaring
George Huntoon
Tr Tesla
J. Henderson
Chantwood
F. Krotz
Davenport
Barney B
A. Moosman Moline
Jess
Mueller
Adde Wilkes
Aed
Rydilkes
Ay A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rabbi Hirsch
Katherine Story Westhall
C E Herrick
George Ernest Colby
H. Howard Merriman
J L. Nich
Lizzie E Kehr
Eliza B Boydsen
Edwin O’conner
W. W Busey
Twenty
A D Colwell
Danville
Wilbur S Jackmann
University of Chicago
Cornelia Debey
Englewood Woman's Club
Shergen
Illinois College For Women
Jacksonville
James L. Frake
West End Woman's Club
Missouri
Phillip Moore
St. Louis
Yamei Kin
Alschuler Lauds Deneen
Joliet Mills
J. J. Tufts
Chica
New School Law
Bjorksten
ACT
Pythians
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!