Senator Lorimer Faces Bribery Case Mention
The passage discusses Senator Lorimer’s concern for friends Browne Borderick and others seeking reelection. It notes political tension and contrasts Democratic and Republican conventions, implying criticism of harsh minority representation and lack of support for Mr. Jack Potter.
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Browne, Borderick
Jack Potter
Democrats Bind Platform With Personal Liberty Pledge
The United Societies secure a mention of personal liberty in the state platform, though the phrase is framed as a bluff with a qualifying clause that it must not conflict with good government and good order.
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United Societies
Rock Island Sheriff Office Criticized In Local Debates
Bailiff Phil Miller and the sheriff’s staff face criticism as Hauberg seeks help after the Bill berg gambling house raid. The piece argues voters should retire veterans like Miller, while noting Maine and Vermont results hint at state national issue separation. It also discusses jail problems and remodeling the county jail for efficiency.
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Phil Miller
John Hauberg
Sheriff's Office
Treuches
Billberg
Mr. Hauberg
Mr. Miller
Davenport
Muller
Rock Island
Miller
Dispatch Automobiles Section Promises Notable Feature
The Dispatch announces a new Automobile Department with a feature on Charles R. Stephens and party’s thirty day England trip in June. Stephens will provide terse sharp observations while the Daimler laundaulette is driven by an English driver. The log is to be published in the next days edition.
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England
Charles R. Stephens
Stephens
Toads
Remark from Mr Dispatch Sparks Confusion
A fragmented quote shows a confused remark about milk and encouragement, with unclear attribution to Mr Dispatch and minimal readable context.
Milk quality drives pricing and watchdogs urge enforcement
The piece argues milk quality justifies tight control of milkm en, warns price hikes follow enforcement focus, and urges strict law enforcement by sheriffs and officers. It discusses Sheriff Kittilsen, Hauberg, and Bruner, praising reliability while urging quicker raid support and lawful action against gambling and vice.
Politics and law order clash over Rock Island cases
In a debate over local crime probes, critics claim political timing shapes enforcement. They allege the Fraternal Tribune raid and Billberg incident were timed for political effect, with the grand jury alleged to have declined to press charges while the sheriff and state's attorney trade insinuations.
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Tribune Mass
Rock Island
Law and Order
Magill
W E Muse Hinsdale Robbery and Unexplained Fire
A remarkable burglary at Hinsdale targets W E Muse with four burglars seizing thousands in cash and a gasoline engine before burning the home. Muse, alone during the break in, was guarded with a revolver while intruders worked. no wheel tracks were found. The house was insured for 26,000 though Muse valued it at 40,000. Police inquiry urged.
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Hinsdale
Mr Muse
Muse
Platform calls for constitutional amendment to abolish minority representation
The Springfield platform praises a constitutional amendment ending minority representation and urges Republican legislators to uphold the pledge. It argues bipartisan action is needed to submit the measure to voters and suggests Democrats may see a party advantage but should not treat it as a partisan dispute.
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New Jersey
People’s Action
Republican Party
Taft
House of Representatives
Springfield
Mols
Ten Planks in the Platform and Proposed Reforms
The text lists ten planks in the political platform including reform of fire insurance laws governing practice and procedure in courts, revision of state revenue laws, expanded state regulation of public service rates, constitutional amendments on minority representation and direct senate elections, initiative and referendum, recall, and a tough probe into corruption with punishments for proven guilt.
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United States
Moline Trade Grows Amid Expansion and Home Buying
Molines merchants report larger stocks and stronger business than a year ago with winter and holiday preparations already under way. Traders credit renewed faith in Moline and expanded stores, plus more local shoppers, as the cycle of local buying and enterprise spurs further growth.
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Moline
Lurch
Deneen Plan Scores in Fight Over Waterway Cost
Governor Deneen bets on a nine foot Desplaines Illini rivers channel with twenty million from state bonds and two and a half million yearly water power income to retire bonds. Lorimer requests fourteen foot at a cost of around forty million needing sixteen federal aid. Engineers warn of extra costs for maintaining fourteen foot channels to gulf and potential loss of power revenue to federal government. Concerns arise over water power sites gobbled by Economy Light and Power and possible state condemnation costs amid political dispute.
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Army Engineers
Lorimer
Desplaines
Illimoig
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Gulf
St Louis
Fgreas
Us 8
Economy Light and Power Company
Desplaines River
Walle Righta
Deeplaines
Guethe
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Company plans affect channel size and assets
The discussion weighs two plans for a fourteen foot versus nine foot channel and how Economy Company's acquired sites gain value. It notes Senator Lorimer's interest in a Chicago electric firm, with Economy as an auxiliary, and questions which plan benefits the company more.
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Sheriff evasions spark Rock Island gambling clash
The Rock Island saga centers on Sheriff Kittilsen and lawmen who dodge demands for information as gamblers clash with authorities. The Argus quotes the sheriff denying aid to constables, while Magill faces pressure to press the gambling raids.
Sheriff urged to act on gambling raids in Rock Island
The Argus criticizes Sheriff Kittilsen for not pursuing raids after arrests, arguing he has ample information and public backing. It recalls a previous pledge against crime and contends the sheriff should independently enforce laws without needing the state attorney’s permission.
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Kittilsen
Hauberg
Bruner
Don Donovan
Os Bruner
Rock Island
Biullberg
Law and Order
Sheriff's Office
Schmid
Kittilaen
Argus
Magill
Scandinavians Favor American Living, Emigrate in Growing Numbers
The Chicago Tribune reports Scandinavians continually choose the United States over Sweden and Norway, drawn by American protection and living standards. Swedish and Norwegian officials acknowledge better conditions here and the appeal of a democratic society with fewer class distinctions, prompting ongoing emigration despite homebound calls.
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Tribune
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Norway
Spelling as a Declining Art in Typewriter Era
Washington Post argues spelling is deteriorating as typing efficiency masks errors. Teachers note formal daily spelling improves proficiency, with higher grades requiring vigilant correction and steady practice to sustain creditable skills for business and college worlds.
Y M C A Campaign Opens for 125000 Building Fund
The Y M C A campaign to raise 125000 for a new building opens next Saturday morning after a Friday banquet of workers. Toronto is cited as an example where 800000 was raised in twelve days, emphasizing service over mere fundraising and rekindling civic life.
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Angels, Where
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Canada
Toronto
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Jesus
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