Uncle Dick's Skyrocket Aims North as Townsfolk Gasp
Inventor Uncle Dick builds a massive skyrocket using 800 pounds of powder and a 30 foot pasteboard cylinder. Jimmy Broderick helps run the plan on Uncle Dick's farm, inviting 10 000 spectators who watch the rocket rise and tilt the tree to launch north into the sky. A hunter later recalls seeing a roots up tree far north near Hudson Bay, prompting talk of a possible book.
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Uncle Dick
Jimmy Broderick
Jimmy
Fie
Mmessenger
Jnemy Broderick
Broderick
United States
Peope
Canada
Hudson Bay
Virden Street Commissioner William Hempstead Dies by Suicide
The 39 year old Virden street commissioner was found dead in the loft of his barn with a bullet wound to the head. He reportedly took his life amid ill health and despondency. He is survived by his wife one adopted son and a brother Fred Hempstead of Carlinville. Funeral services were held at his residence with Rev. W. L. Porter officiating.
Doying Man Found Dying in Venice Slough Boat
John Beeman seventy years old was found dying in a floating boat in Carr Slough near the McKinley bridge approach. He had been without food or water for four days and was last seen on Venice streets. James Jenne and his fleeing flood party boarded the boat after hearing moans.
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Jaast
St. Louis
Venice
John Beeman
Carr Slough
McKinley Bridge
James Jenne
Jenne
Flood triggers tragedy in Madison county death by own action
Mrs. Mary Whitecamp wife of Henry Whitecamp a wealthy Madison county landowner died by suicide at her home near Venice after despondency over flood damage to the Whitecamp lands along the Mississippi River. The act comes as relief and recovery efforts unfold across the region. Fish shipments from Havana hatchery head to Taylorville Havana and Mattoon including catfish sunfish perch croppies bass and jack salmon were sent to relieve local markets. The transfer followed moves from the La Marsh drainage district in Tazewell to the Havana facility to prevent overstocking. Higbees fund missing bids for high school building Judge Harry Higbee and his mother Mrs Julia Higbee donated the shortfall of 38000 the Chauncey L. Higbee school will honor the late Chauncey L. Higbee. African Methodists in Champaign hold third annual Springfield district conference with Rev EB T Cottmann Theodore Price Jason Bundy John Davis of Springfield Rev Jesse L. Bass of Lincoln among speakers.
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Venice
Mary Whitecamp
Henry Whitecamp
Madison County
Here
Whitecamp
Taylorville
Havana
Shelbyville
Mattoon
la Marsh
Tazewell County
Champaign
Springfield
The
African Methodist Church
EB. T. Cottmann
Theodore Price
Jason Bundy
John Davis
Jesse L. Bass
Lincoln
Illinois Police Association Elects Elgin Officers
The Illinois Police Association elected M. B. Little of Rockford as president Thom as H Brennan of Ottawa as first vice president John McAvoy of Blue Island as second vice president Ben D Jaeger of Moline as secretary Archie Mooreau of Aurora as treasurer James Downs of Belvedere as sergeant at arms Virden Stores Robbed Hardware store window frame removed entry gained revolvers knives razors valued sixty dollars taken Belleville Labor Meeting Belleville Trades and Labor assembly aims for next State Federation meeting to win Belleville as venue for annual convention
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tHinois Police Association
Elgin
M. B. Little
Rockford
Thomas H. Brennan
Ottawa
John McAvoy
Blue Island
Ben D. Jaeger
Moline
Archie Mooreau
Aurora
James Downs
Belvedere
Virden
H. H. Chaffin
Virden Electric Elevator Company
Belleville
Belleville Trades and Labor Assembly
State Federation
Springfield
Mrs Pierson Faints During Jury Selection in Poison Trial
Mrs Gertrude Pierson fainted on the stand during the examination of talesmen for the jury in the circuit court trial over alleged husband poisoning. The incident occurred amidst proceedings in Champaign.
Piasa Directors Hold Stockholders Meeting
The directors and stockholders in Piasa Chautauqua were gathered here for a formal meeting to discuss company affairs.
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Piasa
SiIsah
Piasa Chautaunaia
Bashful Dan Matthews Marries in Jerseyville Parsonage
Daniel Matthews wed Miss Mary Fraser at Pastor Jones parsonage after five previous elopement attempts. The couple plans a honeymoon in Roadhouse Wisconsin as Pastor Jones warns this must be the last marriage for the groom.
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Jerseyville
Daniel Matthews
Mary Fraser
Pastor Jones
Dan
Daniel
Freeport Plans 50th Lincoln Douglas Debate Celebration
Freeport will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debate with a large program. Gen. Smith D Atkins secured Senator Dolliver of Iowa to speak on Lincoln and Gov. W G Davidson of Lewiston to eulogize Douglas. Congressman Frank O Lowden will pay tribute to R R Hitt. A homecoming is set for the last week in August with the debate celebration as the centerpiece.
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Freeport
Smith D. Atkins
Dolliver
Iowa
Lincoln
W. G. Davidson
Lewiston
Stephen A. Douglas
Frank O. Lowden
R. R. Hitt
House of Representatives
Hitt
Choir Boys Marooned by Flood at Ste Genevieve
The 16 member choir of the First Presbyterian church planned a camp outing near Ste Genevieve Missouri. Floodwaters and strong current prevented a return to the Illinois shore in time for Sunday services leaving the choir stranded over.
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Sparta
First Presbyterian Church
Ste. Genevieve
Illinois
Forty Days' Fast Ends in Woman's Death at Zion City
In Zion City Mrs. Louisa Thompson, 40, died after a slow voluntary starvation tied to a small sect led by her husband. Officials note the death as religious zeal. Also reported: W C Staples of Chicago visited White Hall to discuss a Prairie State Traction route needing free right of way. In Edwardsville, 83 year old Mary Stubbs survived a lamp explosion. In Quincy, Anna Nelson, 47, died en route to help her ill father Conrad Meyer, who soon recovered. Charles Norris arrested after a night chase in Taylorville. Litchfield hires Louise Griswold from Springfield as English teacher. Centralia sees Clinton Boyer, 19, killed by a Burlington train.
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Zion City
Lnake County
Louisa Thompson
White Hall
W. C. Staples
Chicago
Prairie State Traction Company
Staples
Quincy
Conrad Meyer
Anna Nelson
Mr. Meyer
King Thought of the Bride
A groom recalls his bride as the most considerate he knew. She told the family to burn six pairs of old shoes after their carriage departure to deter unlucky opportunists who scavenge for luck at weddings. The gesture aimed to spare others hardship and share good fortune.
All in the Family and the Afridi Sniper Friend
A recount of British army actions in India where Afridi recruits show value by quelling a sniper threat. One recruit earns praise after returning with the severed head of the sniper, his father, explaining his knowledge of the enemy’s ways. The anecdote highlights loyalty and local insight among hill tribesmen allied with the British.
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India
Sahib
Test line from dialogue about Archibald and Hoofenmore
A brief exchange features Archibald poking fun at Mr Hoofenmore after remarks label him a deadbeat. The dialogue hints at reputational misunderstandings and a playful confrontation.
Police Dinner Prank Presents New Officer With Night Stick
Patrick McGinnagan, newly sworn Chicago police officer, was surprised when friends burst in at dinner and presented a handsome night stick as a token of esteem. He stammered thanks and vowed to do his duty, joking that his men would feel its influence.
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Patrick McGinnagan
Chicago
Waiters’ Club President Quips In Tipping Dispute
Otto E Schaar head of New York Waiters Club, in a tipping dispute, compared his rival to a German court defendant. He quoted a biting reply about arsenic in a husband’s body, saying the husband “was a big eater” as the woman’s answer.
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Otto E. Schaar
Waiters’ Club of
New York
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