Ned Lewis Wins Fortune After Uncle Jabez’s Joke
Ned Lewis, reconciled with his love Nellie Gray, learns from a lawyer that his uncle Jabez left seventy five thousand dollars split halves between Miss Lucinda Burt and Ned only if he never marries the housekeeper. The twist reveals Burt’s past marriage and a planned ruse to test Ned, ending with Ned and Nellie uniting as Burt and Ned share the pie joke and the estate.
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Edward Lewis
Lucinda Burt
Lyons
Mr. Lewis
Miss Burt
Ned
Jabez
Uncle Jabez
Nellie Gray
Mr. Jabez
Nellie
Lucinda
Burt
Pullman
Miss Lucinda Burt
Mrs. Lewis
Society For Prevention of Cruelty
Lewis
Rubber Boots Pocket Size For Anglers
A light waterproof boot designed for amateur fishermen can be rolled up and carried in a pocket. Worn over leather shoes for wading, they provide protection of heavy boots with less bulk. Made of pure gum rubber with a fashion lining and elastic top for a snug fit.
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Scientific American
Improvement in Gas Lighting History
The article notes coal gas illumination evolving between 1792 and 1802 and reaching high efficiency by 1884 with the Welbach mantle and later inverted burner and pressure gas developments.
Exclusion Bill Wins Bar on Hindus and Certain Asians
Washington notes that the Senate adopted a committee amendment to an immigration bill, barring Hindus and other Asians by geographic area rather than race. Senator Phelan's plan replaces earlier wording and preserves existing laws. Debate included strong stances by Senators Lodge and Phelan on avoiding offense to friendly nations.
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Washington
Senate
Llindus S
Phelan
California
House
State Department
Senator Lodge
United States
Lodge
Congress
Tokyo
Reed
Russia Wins Two Heights on Moldavian Front
Petrograd reports a successful Russian assault on Falkenhayn's left, capturing two heights in Belbor region as Austro German forces seize Mizil on the Ploesti Buzei line. Vienna estimates Russian losses at 30,000 in the Carpathians amid German shifts from Romania to other fronts.
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London
Russia
Falkenhayn
Belbor Reion
Petrograd
Roumania
Buseu
Mizil
New French War Council Formed Under Premier Iriand
France announces a reconstituted wartime cabinet to sustain renewed vigor in the war effort. Aristide Briand is premier and foreign affairs minister, Alexandre Ribot is finance minister, General Hubert L. Y..."
Chicago Saloonkeepers Fail to Face Sunday Law Cases
Twenty seven saloonkeepers were arraigned on Sunday closings law charges but prosecutors refused to handle enforcement, citing the mayor and city hall responsibility. Assistants stated they would not appear, and continuances were granted with no opposition.
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Chimie
States
Mackiy Hoyne
Biw
Sute
Allomnesys
Hoyne
Corporation Counsel's
Less Suffering in Chicago After First Snowstorm
After Chicago's first snowstorm, conditions for the homeless improved. Dr. William K. Murray of the health department said the municipal lodging house at 160 North Union Avenue would stay closed for the season due to mild weather and favorable conditions. He noted those deserving of aid are provided work this year, making opening unnecessary.
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Chicago
Oldman
William K. Murray
Health Department
North Union Avenue
Job Hunters Must Wait as Consolidation Bills Move
Chicago report states Governor Low den vows no patronage until consolidation and economy bills pass in Springfield. He has granted only two appointments so far, names withheld, and will not consider jobs until the GG O S Peoria platform constructive program nears completion. He says voters favor reorganization of state machinery over distribution of political favors.
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Chicago
Ile
Big Roundup in Chicago After 24 Hour Crime Wave
Police chase 400 suspects as a citywide crime wave unfolds in 24 hours. A 150 man squad targets gunmen and highwaymen, with 60 more added by nightfall. Sixteen holdups occur within hours by two or three bands. victims assaulted, one shot, robberies flood reports to police.
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Chicago
lFour
Darrshirs
State Loses Case Over Thompson Lake Dispossession
Bloomington officials and anglers facing Thompson Lake dispute express disappointment after A. E. Tart master in chancery reports dispossession of Thompson Lake Humine and Fishing rights rests with the sport organization. The ruling follows evidence heard in Bilten county court.
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Bloomington
Thompson Lake
A. E. Tart
Bilten County
Drainage Contract Planned for Coon Creek System
The agreement aims to drain swamp land by casting STO0000 payment for the Coon Creek drainage project. Sixteen miles of tile will be installed and six miles of open ditches dug to drain a large reno of swamp dane.
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Coon Creek
Dies of Gasoline Burns in Accident at Home
Clinton J Wo Jarehais wealthy garage owner died from burns after gasoline he held ignited while he tried to start a kitchen fire at his home. He was known in the community for his business and charitable works.
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Clinton
J. Wo. Jarehais
Rush Orders for Horses
East St. Louis reports a rush order for 500 horses and 800 mules received by a commission company for the French government.
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East St. Louis
State Loan Shark Ring Found in Chicago Racket
A public welfare report cites 160000 people trapped by a loan estairk trust described as a mutual protection organization. It lists 138 agencies aiding borrowers and notes women predominate as heads who lure victims and harass defaulting debtors.
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Chicago
Siens
Mumbers
Public Welfare Department
Airs
Louise Osborne Lowe
Michniuk Bank Chief Sentenced to Jail Term
Michael Michniuk head of the private bank bearing his name received two years and nine months in Joliet prison for receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent. His son Stephen Michniuk, twenty two, was given an 18 month suspended sentence in Pontixe reformatory. The judge noted the need to avoid ruin of depositors as he described conditions for possible early release.
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Chienge
Michael Michniuk
Joliet
Lis
Stephen
Pontixe
Sle
Barrett
Michniuk
Inns Confesses in Milwaukee Jewel Heist Killing
Thomas Inns, former church janitor, confessed with two accomplices to the October 20 killing of Louis Lichtenstein and wounding of jeweler Emil Neel during a mission to seize jewels worth 25000 dollars. Inns was wounded by Neel and captured in Milwaukee last week. Albert Chase, a bartender and one of the conspirators, is in custody.
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Inns
Chicago
Thomas Inns
Louis Lichtenstein
Emil Neel
Neel
Milwaukee
Albert Chase
Iso
Railroads Granted Higher Demurrage Rates for Coke Cars
The state public utilities commission orders all railroads in Wisconsin to raise demurrage tariffs on coke cars held beyond free time. New charges are 1 dollar for day one, 2 dollars for day two, 3 dollars for day three, and 5 dollars for each additional day, up from a flat 1 dollar all day.
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Springfield
State Public Utilities Commission
Uwiinvis
University of Illinois to Train Reserve Officers
The university senate approves a program by the military department to train reserve officers for the United States Army. Four years of military instruction will be offered, with two compulsory years followed by two elective years, and a yearly government allowance provided to participants.
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Champaign
Military Department
The
University of Illinois
United States Army
University Senate
Eastland Claims Heard by Illinois Court of Claims
Springfield reports hearings over 850 claimants seeking 3.5 million dollars from the state of Illinois for the Eastland disaster. Attorney Henry Standridge filed the action in the name of James Bishop public administrator of Cook County.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Chicago River
State Court of Claims
Elenry W. Standridge
James Bishop
Cook County
Plan for Pavements in Springfield Progress
Plan for six miles of pavement six miles of paving and ornamental lighting in Springfield includes capital avenue and sewers. The project covers V8 blocks of lights and several miles of sewer work.
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Springfield
Old Ball Player Injured in Shotgun Accident at Byron
Byron resident W Billard Osborne aged seventy, once a baseball player, suffered serious injuries when a shotgun discharged accidentally in the hands of William Sutton.
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Byron
W. Billard Osborne
William Sutton
Sanitary Survey Sought by City and State Officials
The city council invites a United States public health bureau and the state board to conduct a sanitary survey within a month. Officials in Washington and local authorities will coordinate the review targets and timelines.
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United States
Washington
State Board of Srommy de Coormdet
Farmer Refuses S25 for Single Ear of Corn Wins 12 Prizes
Springfield farmer J. W. Workman refused 25 dollars for an ear of corn shown at a corn show. The lone ear earned twelve prizes, highlighting his exhibit’s success.
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Springfield
J. W. Workman
Witt Coal Mine Resumes Operations
Witt coal mine, idle for three years, restarts work hiring about 40 miners for employment opportunities.
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Witt
Bank Robbery Report at Castleton County Bank
Safe blowers plundered the Rob Stark County Bank in Castleton Stark County taking about $1000. Bloomington authorities investigate the burglary and search for suspects.
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Stark County Bank
Bloomington
Castleton
Stark County
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