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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
7
A Governor with a shadow double confronts his treacherous foil in a tense power struggle over a street railway bill. The double, long haunted by hatred, seeks to ruin the Governor with a past scandal and blackmail. The Governor’s veto and resolve reveal a hard fight for integrity.
In Maine a suit against a canning company for unlawful dumping of decayed sardines into Passeamaquoddy Bay resulted in damages for injury to the plaintiff’s nets and for the cost of hiring men to remove the dead fish so live fish could reach the weir. The court refused damages for fish that might have been caught.
Hunger strike records were broken years ago by a Frenchman named Granie who was arrested for murder with clear guilt. He resolved to starve himself to death to avoid the guillotine and refused food from his arrest day onward despite temptations and forcible feeding attempts. He held out sixty three days and died.
The late Dr W R Thomas, rector to Pierpont Morgan at Highland Falls, debated socialism with sharp wit. During a public address a Highland Falls man interrupted with a remark about equal opportunities, and Dr Thomas retorted that not all should be equal to them.
A local note reports Bilkins, lifelong Republican, following family tradition into the Democratic camp to pursue a post office appointment. The quote accuses him of trading his birthright for a mess of postage.
The article notes that girlish simplicity guides graduation frock choice with many materials available. It recommends practical, easy care fabrics like cotton marquisette and voile, linen blends, lace, net, and chiffon for varying budgets. Frocks should endure rubbing and laundering while preserving youth’s charm.
The Dry Goods Economist notes renewed interest in marine hats and lace trimmed models. Maline drapes, brim extensions, ruffies, and large wired bows appear. Chantilly lace hats with wire foundations present a tailored look. quills remain popular in white and black combos with wheat ribbons and paradise sprays.
A decorative nightdress case in pale pink satin with white silk lining and ribbon ties. The front opening section folds up and is secured by matching ribbon strings. The design suggests white floral embroidery on a pink background, with transfer patterns available at little cost.
A revival in separate white collars complements coats with new elegance. Collars vary from square or rounded cuts to long frill plaiting and even modified fichu shapes. They protect the waist when worn with collarless blouses and compete with the coat’s hard lines for a polished look.
Hubert Baker of Harrisburg convicted of manslaughter and given fourteen years in prison after dispute over 50 cents. bystander Elijah Russell dies from a stray bullet. J. W. Carpenter plans a nine month, 3,000 mile walk to visit every president’s grave. Bandits attack Illinois Zinc pay crew. second death reported. Edward T. Rainey and Katherine Larimer wed in Salem. Carter Bliss of Aurora killed by swinging pole during rail work. McLean county dedicates a $50,000 soldiers monument on Decoration Day with notable speakers. Paul Hughes found dead in railway yards. Rev Cameron Harman readies maiden flight with aviator Tony Janus at Havana. UI cadets assist Memorial Day observances. 29 officers receive brevet commissions.
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