State canal discussed by lawmakers in Illinois
Springfield April 30 The idea of a deep waterway between Lockport and Utica was debated by state lawmakers and constitutional convention delegates. Director Frank Bennet explained the plan as part of the Great Lakes to Gulf water route. a $20 million bond was approved in 1908.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Lockport
Utica
Constitutional Convention
Frank Bennet
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Great Lakes
Gulf Waterway
Public Works Committee
Public Works Committee On Canals and Waterways
George C. Gale
Galesburg
Canal bond issue faces new vote under 1908 proposal
Delegates warn a 20 million bond issue for a canal would require another public vote. Opponents led by Delegate Gale fear delays and a barge canal if bonds fail. Former Governor Fifer argues the project should support ocean going ships. debate over prohibiting canal and railroad funding lingers as public works report due today.
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Gale
Fifer
Joseph Fifer
Bloomington
Mnal
Public Works Committee
Second Hand Cars in Great Demand in Chicago Show
Chicago April 80. Second hand automobiles are in greater demand than ever, say Chicago auto mobile dealers who opened their annual show of used cars. The prosperity from the war and manufacturers inability to meet demand drive the trend. Heads of several Chicago auto distributing firms report demand exceeds available supply.
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Chicago
Colored lawyer files for seat in Congress in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo April 30 George L Vaughn a negro lawyer of St Louis filed no declaration of his candidacy for the Republican nomination for congress from the twelfth district with the secretary of state Vaughn is the second negro to announce for the office presently held by El C Deer in St Louis
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Jefferson City
George L. Vaughn
St. Lous
St. Louis
Vaughn
EL. C. Deer
Federal Reserve Reports Prices Trend Upward Across Nation
Federal reserve agents report a broad tendency for prices to rise again in April. High costs of necessaries reflect inefficiency and underproduction, with farmers facing a less favorable outlook. Demand remains strong and business activity stays high, while unfilled orders stay large in several sectors and raw materials begin returning as finished goods.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Jury has no verdict in Tabor case at Paw Paw
In Paw Paw Michigan in mid April the jury deliberating the Sarah Tabor manslaughter case had not reached a verdict by ten o clock Thursday. Jurors sent for dinner and Judge Wiest said a verdict would be accepted up to midnight if reached.
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Paw Paw
Sarah Tabor
No Date Set to Resume Wheat Futures Trading
Chicago officials and representatives from 30 grain exchanges, the Terminal Elevator Association, and the Grain Dealers' National Association met to decide there would be no re opening of wheat futures trading. They agreed that definite action would be taken when conditions in the United States and Europe improve.
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Chicago
Terminal Elevator Association
Grain Dealers’ National Association
United States
Europe
Harding to speak at Colorado Republican convention
Governor W L Harding of Iowa will deliver the keynote address at the Colorado state Republican convention in Pueblo on May 6, announced Rush L Holland, state chairman. The event marks Harding’s keynote appearance for Colorado GOP activities.
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Gov. Harding
Colorado
Denver
Colo
W.L. Harding
Iowa
Pueblo
Rush L. Holland
Scots Join Days Dunpermine Se 20
The Scottish traders report no resolution in what appears to be a stalled Toyuhibition matter. Officials and local merchants remain engaged as discussions continue without a formal agreement.
Dawes Blames Politics For Utilities Plight
Chicago April 30 Charles G. Dawes president of the Central Trust Company testifying before Illinois public utilities commission said politics causes the plight of the state public service companies. He warned that politics undermines businesslike handling and spurs investor distrust as Chicago utilities seek over 100 million dollars in bonds. Heads of utilities urged change in law to permit higher interest bonds to avoid crippled service.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Central Trust Company
Ilinois Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Train Wreck in India Kills and Burns Many Victims
A Bombay dispatch reports a catastrophic collision on the Oudh and Rohilkhand line east of Delhi. About 150 passengers were killed or burned as carriages erupted in flames after a gas installation ignited. Few women and children survived, and three Hindu marriage parties had only three survivors. Survivors fled into the jungle in terror as flames enveloped the cars.
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Bombay
Oudh and
Rohilkhand
Delhi
Louisville Slayer Taken After Half Hour Gun Battle
In Louisville Kentucky after a half hour gun battle police captured Thomas Mitchel who had barricaded himself in a house following a fatal shooting of farmer Edward Hywise during an altercation. Mitchel initially escaped after exchanging fire with police and was later arrested on a murder charge.
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Louisville
Edward HyWise
Thomas Mitchell
Mitchelh
Hotels in Chicago Face Strike Threats in April
Chicago hotels and restaurants face a strike over wages risking partial shutdowns and traffic disruption. A union-led demand for higher pay could halt services across major properties, impacting tourism and city commerce.
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