Great Atlantic Fleet Heads to Pacific From Hampton Roads
The massive US Navy squadron sails from Hampton Roads toward the Pacific as 270 ships, 18 battleships and 11,500 sailors mobilize for a 20,000 mile voyage. Admiral Evans commands. Connecticut acts as flagship under Capt. Ingersoll. Coal, provisions, and new fire control and wireless gear accompany the fleet.
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Hampton Roads
Pacific
United States Navy
Washington
Esek Hopkins
Continental Congress
Minnesota
Uncle Sam
Wadward
England
Satsuma
Japan
Marcellus
Hannibal
Leonidas
Sterling
Trinidad
Rio
Magdalena Bay
Mare Island Navy Yard
Connecticut
Norfolk
Idaho
State of
New York
Brooklyn
Evans
Ingersoll
Brownlow
Kidnapped Girl Found Near Momence After Abduction
Little Lillian Wulff who was snatched in Chicago was found five miles south of Momence. Captors Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, aged about 30 and 25, refused to discuss the case. The child said she was taken from Chicago streets and placed in a wagon.
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Momence
Lillian Wulff
Chicago
William Jones
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Jones
Masked Rosber Captured After Storehold Robbery
A masked man demanded 400 dollars from Charles Weber at his Belvidere store. He fired twice without effect before Weber knocked him down. The assailant was unmasked as Billy Mehan and arrested. In Mt. Auburn the village board battles over appointing a new marshal after William Young’s resignation. The mayor’s choice R N Stanberry is contested by his backers, and Young agrees to stay on temporarily.
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Belvidere
Charles Weber
Weber
Billy Mehan
Mt. Auburn
William Young
R. N. Stanberry
Tankersley
Young
Woman sues for heavy damages over pool room murder
Mrs. Fannie Lundak sues Pana saloonkeepers and building owners for 10000 dollars damages alleging her husband was killed by Ernest Sanders in a pool room and that liquor sales to intoxicated men were the primary cause.
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Taylorville
Ernest Sanders
Fannie Lundak
Fana
Popcorn Drought Ends as Tallinois Trader Buys 134000 Pounds
E. L. Schaffer completes a record popcorn deal in Tallinois by purchasing 134000 pounds of corn from John Redmond of Edgar county. The haul requires 50 wagons to move from the farm to Schaffer’s warehouse.
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E. L. Schaffer
Tallinois
John Redmond
Edgar County
Redmond
Popcorn King
Employed Child Labor Fined in Quincy Alley Probes
Factory Inspector Clark Johnson of Chicago and William Elin of Galesburg filed charges against eight storekeepers and ten-pin alley proprietors for employing boys under 16. All but one defendant pleaded guilty and paid nominal fines.
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Quincy
Clark Johnson
Chicago
William Elin
Galesburg
County Treasurer Reports Interest Returned to Treasury
County Treasurer Custer reported interest on county funds deposited in city banks totaling 550 dollars in his annual board report. He noted he followed State Treasurer Smuiski by returning this interest to the county treasury.
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Galesburg
Custer
Board of Supervisors
Smuiski
Fire destroys Herrin Savings Bank building and contents
Fire at Herrin destroys the Herrin Savings bank building and contents including office fixtures of many professionals and the furniture store of R. T. Bozarth. Loss estimated at $36,000. Bank records and safe saved.
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Herrin
Herrin Savings Bank
R. T. Bozarth
Will Leaves Money to Charity in Monmouth
In the will of Mary E. Haney, who leaves an estate worth several thousands, bequests total 1500 dollars to the Young Men's Christian Association and 1600 dollars to the Methodist Episcopal Church of Monmouth.
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Monmouth
Mary E. Haney
Young Men’s Christian Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
Village in Wrong Township Incorporation Invalidated
Kingston Mines is found incorporated in the wrong township making the completed tax assessment roll void.
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Kingston Mines
Sixty Years Married in Tower Hill Celebration
Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming quietly marked sixty years of marriage at their home in the city. The couple shared memories of a long partnership and expressed gratitude for family and friends who joined in the milestone.
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Tower Hill
Robert Fleming
Ho'd Poultry Show in Pittsfield Draws Large Entries
The annual Pike county poultry show was held in Pittsfield and drew an unusually large number of entries from across the region.
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Pittsfield
Pike County
Joliet Phoenix Horse Shoe Works Shut Down
Joliet Phoenix Horse Shoe Works employing 400 men closed the other day for an indefinite period due to a surplus stock. The works may resume after January 1 as Joliet Steel mills plan to run the plant on a reduced schedule through winter.
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Joliet
Samuel Pitman Dies at 79 in Virden Home
Samuel Pitman, age 79, died at his sister Mrs. Sarah Maltby’s home in Virden. In the 1850s he was the law partner of Gen. John M. Palmer, who would become Governor of Illinois and U.S. Senator.
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Springfield
Samuel Pitman
Sarah Maltby
Virden
Pitman
John M. Palmer
Illinois
United States
Double tragedy drives father to madness in Chicago
David Hamill of 964 Winona Avenue was driven insane by a tragedy in which his son-in-law Frank Nelson shot and instantly killed Margaret Nelson and wounded Josephine Hamill. Ex Sheriff Lieut Aaron Walcott, aged 71, former Cook County sheriff, died at his Melrose home after civil war service with Massachusetts light artillery. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Chicago
David Hamill
Winona Avenue
Frank Nelson
Margaret Nelson
Josephine Hamill
Aaron F. Walcott
Minois Grand Army of the Republic
Cook County
Melrose
Mass
Walcott
Massachusetts Light Artillery
Bank Deposits Converted to Railroad Bonds Highlighted
Evidence in the Home Savings bank case shows about $3,000,000 of $4,250,000 in deposits converted into railroad bonds promoted by John R. Walsh. Defense lawyers raised strong objections before the material was admitted in the former bank president's trial.
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Chicago
Home Savings Bank
John R. Walsh
Hunter Kills Big Eagle Near Here
Kewanee resident Fred Talady wounded a large black eagle while hunting nearby. The eagle charged Talady with beak wings and talons as he closed in, leaving him badly bruised before he finished the kill.
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Kewanee
Fred Talady
Talady
Seven Italians Arrested Freed After License Check
Virden-Harvey Smith of the Virden Anti-Horse Thief association arrested seven Italians hunting near the city. They were handed to the city marshal and released after showing they possessed the required licenses.
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Virden
Harvey Smith
Gambling Evil Ends in Settlement Over Rooms
Edward Cackley settles a suit by James Fitzgerald against Cc. D. Nelson to avoid circuit court action. Cackley pays $1,500 to the complainant, with the matter described as a gamble avoided by the settlement.
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Clinton
Circuit Court
Edward Cackley
James Fitzgerald
Cc. D. Nelson
Taylorville Church Dedicated After Remodel
The remodeled Catholic church in Taylorville will be dedicated on December 26 with a preparatory program. Many priests from Illinois cities are expected to attend the dedications. The church addition is about completed.
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Trinidad
Rio Janeiro
Punta Arenas
Callao
Magdalena Bay
San Francisco
West Virginia
Atlantic
Taylorville
Illinois
Assumption Sets Special Election For Mayor
Assumption will hold a special city election on January 7 to elect a new mayor after A. S. Michael resigned when councilmen refused to pass his sidewalk construction ordinance.
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Assumption
A. S. Michael
Try to Wreck a Train Near West Mapleton
An attempt to derail the west-bound T. P. & W. passenger train occurred at West Mapleton when a switch was thrown in front of the locomotive. No injuries reported. Authorities investigated the incident and security was tightened on the line.
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Peoria
West Mapleton
Pana Pastor Resigns to Take New Post
Pana Rev. Mr. Wolfe resigns as pastor of the Southern Methodist Episcopal church and has gone to Clarksdale. Fire damages Jackson vil le home of Dr. C. A Stewart. origin unknown.
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Pana
Wolfe
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarksdale
Jacksonville
C. A Stewart
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