Hope for state farms to replace jails
Reported by the National Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor at Ardsley New York the plan aims to substitute farms for overcrowded jails Three thousand county and municipal jails would be reorganized as penal farms to rehabilitate inmates and reduce youth exposure to crime Advocates include Adolph Lewisohn Dr B L Scott and Frank Bane who describe penal farms as a remedy and urge legislative action to extend the system
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National Committee On
Ardsley
N. Y
Adolph Lewisohn
Lewisohn
National Committee
B. L. Scott
Bureau of Restoration
Pennsylvania Department of Welfare
Pennsylvania
Frank Bane
Public Welfare Department
Virginia
Cubs and Pirates in pennant race shuffle tensions rise
Chicago Cub fans savor the East performance while hoping for a Pirates halt. Cardinal supporters feel the Cards are out of the pennant chase, yet a few days could bring big shifts in standings as teams clash and fate hangs in the balance.
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Chicago Cub
Cubs
Pittsburg Pirates
Cardinal
Baseball Standings and Injuries Update
The first division race tightens as Brooklyn edges toward division two. Pittsburg leads the league with the Cubs and Giants close behind. Evansville reports two key fielders hospitalized after a game, while teams field pitchers in the field due to small rosters.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgers
Cubs
New York Giants
Decatur Three I
Evansville
Cardinals Set Record With 28 Runs In Game
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia National League team 28 to 6 to establish a new major league record. The note cites historic 27 and 36 run games from 1923 and 1897, and mentions other high inning totals including a 14 run inning by the 1920 Yankees and a 24 run game by the 1901 Philadelphia Athletics.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Louisville
Cardinals
New York Yankees
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Local News Notes From Fredonia Area Visited and Travel News
Chas. D. Gray of Fredonia spent time at Detroit with relatives. Emmett Towler and wife returned to Oregon after a pleasant visit. Les Thalman and wife of Vandalia were visitors. Several residents traveled to Detroit and Effingham for visits. Wheat and flour prices rose with special sale on fancy hard wheat flour at one dollar per sack. Several local residents, including Miss Rettie Simcox, plan or are undertaking trips and schooling. A picnic at Fairy Dell and other family visits occurred. A day trip to Giant City Park in the Illinois Ozarks was described as picturesque.
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Chas. D. Gray
Fredonia
Detroit
Mich
Emmett Towler
Oregon
Les Thalman
Vandalia
R. L. Walton
Ruth Pugh
Velma Holland
Michigan
Alcom’s
C. N. Cruse
Thelma Walker
Winton Wright
Thelma
du Quoin
John Chance
F. B. Ballance
Ed Lawson
Edgar Irvin
Fairy Dell
Beautiful Grove
Earl Branson
Salem
Geo. Purcell
Carlyle
Frank P. Huffman
Assumption
A. L. Irvin
Elise
Minnie Simcox
St. Anthony Hospital
Effingham
Austin Good
Freeport
Neice
George Wasem
Rettie Simcox
H. E. Harris
Mildred Lynch
Wisconsin
State Normal
Colt. Wm. Satorius
Ashland
Wm. Thalman
C. D. Martin’s
W. B. Chilton
L. M. Black and Wife
Illinois
Ozarks
Makanda
Carbondale
Route 2
Giant City Park
One Day Trip Through Rocks and Canyons
The travelers hiked among rugged rocks and canyons then hurried out ahead of a thunder storm. They returned via Marion and Route 37 to Johnson City West Frankfort Mt Vernon and then Route 15 to Route 2 and homeward. It was a fine outing.
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Marion
Johnson City
Frankfort
Mt.Vernon
White House switches to National 1414 phone number
The White House has changed from Main 6 to National 1414 per the 1900 Washington telephone directory. Executive Mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue now lists National 1414 with sixty one telephones and ten trunk lines. The first White House phone was installed for President Hayes on May 10 1878 with number 1.
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White House
United States
Washington
Executive Mansion
Pennsylvania Avenue
N. W
Hayes
Monument for Wild Bill Hickok awarded to Chicago contractor
A contract for a monument honoring Wild Bill Hickok was awarded to Charles G. Blake of Chicago for 1494 dollars. The monument will be placed at Hickok’s birthplace site near Troy Grove in LaSalle County, with the site acquired and the project authorized by the Fifty-fifth General Assembly. Hickok, a noted lawman, earned his reputation in Missouri and Oklahoma, served as a Civil War scout, and later worked as an express messenger on the western plains.
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Illinois
Charles G. Blake
Chicago
Wild Bill
Troy Grove
LaSalle County
Fifty-fifth General Assembly
Missouri
Oklahoma
Plains
New U S currency issued July 10 with smaller bills
The United States issues new smaller bills on July 10. Old currency remains in circulation for years, with retirement of worn notes to occur gradually. Banks will distribute new bills as worn old ones are turned in, and overall circulation will include two sizes for months to come.
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United States
Mills
Federal Reserve
Department
Philippines
George Washington
The
One
New Federal Reserve Notes Displayed With Uniform Designs
The article describes new currency features including uniform designs across denominations from one to ten dollars, with Jefferson and Lincoln imagery on the fronts and Monticello and Lincoln Memorial on the backs. It notes security improvements, signatures of Mellon and Tate, and bank display by The First State Bank with circulation plans for worn notes.
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Jefferson
United States
Monticello
Abraham “Lincoln
Federal Reserve
Alexander Hamilton
U. S. Treasury
Andrew Jackson
U. S. Grant
Benjamin Franklin
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
James Madison
Salmon P. Chase
A. W. Mellon
H. T. Tate
First State Bank
State Capitol News Notes on Elections and Laws
Robert L. Conn spoke to Pana Rotarians on Rotary history. Bills 110 and 775, by Rep Fahy, allow caucus nominations in small cities. 30 day ballot printing proposed for primaries. city primaries set seven weeks before April election. caucuses at least 35 days prior. Gov Emmerson signed Michel on good conduct time. vetoed Bohrer on welfare sentencing. Coroner need not investigate all deaths. if death occurs without medical attendance, a preliminary inquiry is required for possible violence or foul play.
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Michael Fahy
Toluca
Norman G. Flagg
Moro
Frederick W. Rennick
Buda
Senate
House
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Andy Hall
New Laws Take Effect as 56th Assembly Ends
About 400 acts passed by the 56th general assembly become law at midnight June 30 after governor signature. Most take effect now, with emergency clauses making some immediate. Gasoline tax increase of three cents starts August 1 for motorists.
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56Th General Assembly
Governor names Haner for plant industry post
Governor Louis L. Emmerson announces the appointment of Phil S. Haner of Taylorville as superintendent of plant industry. The action signals new leadership for the department and its agricultural services.
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Louis L. Emmerson
Phil
S. Haner
Taylorville
State Department Names Backus Assistant Director
The State Department of Agriculture names Clyde I. Backus of Chicago as assistant director of registration and education, detailing his role in overseeing registration efforts and agricultural education programs.
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State Department of Agriculture
Clyde I. Backus
Chicago
Health Writer Addresses 25th Anniversary Lab Meeting
Dr. W. A. Evans spoke to over 200 public health and medical workers at a centennial building event marking the 25th anniversary of the state diagnostic laboratory. Dr. Andy Hall, the state health director, noted tests rose from 171 in the first year to more than 250 000 annually.
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W. A. Evans
State Diagnostic Laboratory
Andy Hall
Governor Heads to Ontario for Fishing Trip After Rushing 453 Bills
Governor Emmerson departs for Ontario to fish after finalizing action on 453 bills from the last general assembly. He admits to owning 25 or 30 fishing rods and aims to beat his 22 pound muskie record.
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General Assembly
Emmerson
Ontario
Illinois leaders address governance and reform plans
Lieut. Governor Sterling resumes acting governor duties as Emmerson away. John and Mrs. Taylor to teach illiterate prisoners in Joliet as part of Brandon program. Lohmann conservation bill seeks 14 million bond issue for stateside preserves. Illinois Coal News launches to boost home coal use. House bills on attorney fees vetoed. aviation regulation passed. Santa Fe unveils 58 hour Chicago to Los Angeles service with air link. Senator Smith led tax amendment effort that passed Senate but failed in House.
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Fred E. Sterling
Springfield
Emmerson
John Taylor
School For the Deaf
Jacksonville
Taylor
Joliet Penitentiary
Rodney Brandon
State Department of Public Welfare
Brandon
Martin B. Lohmann
Pekin
Illinois
The
Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
Pacific Coast
Guy L. Smith
Pana
Senate
House
Illinois Increases Speed Limits On Highways
Governor Emmerson signs a bill raising passenger car speed limit from 35 to 45 mph and truck limits from 25 to 40 mph. Senator Henry M. Dunlap introduced the measure, with origins in the motor vehicle act amendments and residency license provisions.
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Illinois
C. D. Franz
Freeport
Henry M. Dunlap
Savoy
Governor signs bill creating Buy Illinois Products commission
Governor Emmerson signs the bill introduced by Senator Harry Wilson of Pinckneyville creating a Buy Illinois Products commission. Harry Beekman, Petersburg postmaster, will become business manager of the state department of registration and education on July 1 after being offered the post by the governor and Director M. F. Walsh.
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Emmerson
Harry Wilson
Pinckneyville
Harry Beekman
Petersburg
State Department of Registration and Education
Beekman
M. F. Walsh
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