Governor Dunne to veto election bill in Illinois
Springfield June 23 Governor Dunne said he would veto House Bill 494 if no strong reasons arise. The measure would turn over all election returns prior to 1870 to the State Historical Society for safekeeping due to concerns over fireproof vaults and record decay. Hearings were set for next Monday on related bills including a state board of moving picture censors and an anti tipping measure. House bills 501 and 530 were approved concerning handwriting proof and local newspaper publication of property lists. House Bill 907 reapportions remaining funds for relief of B C B Jorgenson.
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Springfield
Dunne
Representative Burns
House
State Historical Society
Calvin Pease
University of Illinois
State Board of Moving
B. C. B. Jorgenson
Judge Overrules Change of Judge in Colorado Strike Cases
Judge Granby Hillyer overruled a motion to change judges in Huerfano county tied to the Colorado miners strike. Horace Hawkins of the United Mine Workers alleges prejudice, citing presiding judge's role in the Lawson and Zancanelli murder trials connected to strike disorders. Hawkins granted time to file a bill of exceptions to the ruling before the Supreme Court.
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United Mine Workers
Hillyer
John’ R. Lawson
Jabor Teader
Louis Zancanelli
Lessen Peak Erupts Again Despite Low Danger
Lessen Peak in California near Redding erupted for the 12th time in modern activity. Tint Creek valley reports say the eruption is not dangerous this time.
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Lessen Peak
Redding
Cal
Tint Creek Valley
Wireless forecasts proposed for Illinois by radio
Washington June 23 A proposal to the weather bureau would distribute forecasts for Illinois by wireless from Liliopolis to stations within 125 miles. The plan, approved by the Weather Bureau and Bureau of Navigation, uses a transmitter at Nopolis (ZX) to send Springfield area forecasts between 12 44 pm and 1 pm to 49 radio stations. Messages move at 10 to 12 words per minute to aid amateur operators. A card bearing the Weather Bureau and Agriculture Department seal will be posted by operators for public viewing.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Fom
Liliopolis
Bureau of Navigation
Departments of Commerce
Nopolis
Beatyer Bureau
Springfield
Vicinity
Ilinois
Weather ‘Bureau
State Center
Dartmouth commencement week tragedy in car crash
In Hanover on June 29, William Healey of Lymim was killed when a speeding car carrying three Dartmouth men overturned after a sudden sideswing. Healey died from a crushed head while the others were injured.
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Hanover
Nyoi
William Healey
Lymim
Dartmouth
Healey
Earthquake Shocks Hit Imperial Valley Irrigation Network
In El Centro California the Imperial Valley endures continuing earthquake shocks. Officials report safety at Colorado river intakes near Yuma and Sharps. a canal break at Alamitos can be repaired. Scientists link shocks to the San Andreas fault, noting the valley’s loose soil and silt absorbed much of the force.
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EL Centro
Cal
Imperial Valley
Colorado River
Yuma
Sharps
Mexicali
Alamitos Canal
San Andreas
California
Burlington to Host 1915 Auto Race With Burman
Burlington Iowa June 23 Robert Burman and drivers Ed die O Donnell Tom Alley Joe Cooper and three others plan to race in a 100 mile Burlington event on a two lap track banked twelve feet at turns. The quarter mile course is world unique as the only licensed half mile track. Burman calls the race the most interesting in the United States and will race under AAA sanction with the Triple A official Kennerdell supervising to ensure the event is legitimate.
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Burlington
Iowa
Bob Burman
Eddie O'Donnell
Tom Alley
Joe Cooper
Burman
United States
American Automobile Association
Kennerdell
Suburban Go to Sunday School Amid Weather Woes
Weather and roads hindered travel but Sunday school reports show 450 attendees across Bentley Union Mt Pleasant Denver and Primitive Baptist with 13.37 in offerings. New officers for Christian C E society elected by acclamation and a forthcoming supper. Local entertainments drew crowds as visiting residents from Bowen Kahokia Carthage Buffalo and Kahokia noted.
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Bentley Union Bible School
Mt. Pleasant Christian Bible School
Denver Congregational
Denver Christian
Primitive Baptist Church
Bentley
The
Christian C. E. Society
Wm. Vance
Estelle Wristen
Mary Childers
Grace Cappis
Ida Clark
Hattie
Ruth Childers
Mattie Scott
Ora. O'Brien
Berean
Bowen
Denver
Community Notices and Local Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Minnie Newell spent Second Friday with sister Mrs Wm Disselhorst. Chas Drebe Raymond Drebe and Ernst Disselhorst went to Hamilton on business returning Thursday. Mrs Gotlieb Meyer who has been very sick is able to sit up now. H L Lombard was a Galesburg visitor last Friday. Rev and Mrs J L Sawyer of Burton spent Thursday visiting. Mrs Lizzie Becker spent Thursday with Mrs Anna Morton. Mrs Chas Huth and daughter spent Thursday with Mrs Theo Berrian. Eldon Link who had an operation at Blessing hospital returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs J W Morton and daughters left Monday for California. Miss Ruth Heidbreder spent a few days in Quincy.
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Minnie Newell
Local Notes From La Prairie Illinois
Dr. Ross was a caller in Quincy yesterday. Thelma Robbins spent Sunday at Freda Miller's. Ed Vancil depot agent transferred to a new station and will be missed by neighbors. Mrs. J. F. Ross attends missionary meeting in Springfield. Mrs. Smith of St Louis visiting her daughter Mrs. J. F. Ross. Mrs. George Flesner of Bowen visited home folks. Al Dillon was a business caller in Quincy yesterday.
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Dr. Ross
Quincy
Thelma Robbins
Freda Miller's
Ed Vancil
J. F. Ross
Springfield
Smith
St. Louis
George Flesner
Bowen
al Dillon
Enlisting in Army in Italy and London scandal
UDINE Italy reports thousands of clergy called for service with many serving non combatant roles. In London a military court inquiry over Empire battalion formation accuses Major A T Bathurst of misappropriating a $500 check amid claims of a criminal record by Major Lord Arthumney.
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Empire Battalion
A. T Bathurst
Lord Arthumney
German general promoted to field marshal for Galicia campaign
Gen August Von Mackensen of the German army in Galicia has been promoted to field marshal for his services in the campaign. The announcement notes his leadership and ongoing operations in the region.
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Danzig
August. von Mackensen
Galicia
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Miropolis
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Peart. Franks
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Buffalo
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Annabel Bates
Kahokia
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Gladys and
Bertrand Walton
Carthage
J. Botkins
David Walton
Mrs. Cleveland Maberry
Eubanes, III
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Burlington, IA
Bulington Tri-State
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Bott
ED (Donnell
Orid
Tri- State Fair Association
Geo. H. Holcombe
Strohl
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Hampshire Street
Udine
Italy
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