Real estate deals target Rock River power plans
Two transfers near Rock River signal growth in water power development. S. S. Davis buys Johnson farm above Milan and Coyne farm near Watch Tower, each with river shore rights. Davis also acquires Johnson residence for 6000 dollars, all boosting riparian access and potential plants to supplement Sylvan power for Tri-Cities.
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Ira H. Buffum
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William Coyne
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Government Dam
People’s Power Company
Sylvan
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Twenty-second Street
Giving Shaw Play Is Held Criminal
New York December 23 Actor Arnold Daly and Sam Gumpertz of the Garrick theatre were held on $100 bail each charged with giving an immoral performance in presenting George Bernard Shaw's Mrs Warren's Profession.
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New York
Arnold Daly
Sam Gumpertz
Garrick Theatre
George Bernard Shaw
Bonnington Attacked in Kings Borough Office
Former assemblyman Joan Bonnington, a Kings County Democratic leader, was assaulted in his office after a skylight was broken and a man climbed down. William Seims, 20, reportedly robbed and beat Bonnington and was arrested after a struggle. Seims allegedly targeted the crime with intent to rob. Bonnington, a prominent Masonic figure, is hospitalized with severe scalp wounds but expected to recover.
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New York
Joan H. Bonnington
Borough of Kings
William Seims
Bonnington
Seims
Bennington
Deneen Plans Investigation of State Institutions
Gov. Deneen prepares a broad probe into state penal and charitable facilities and departments. Delinquent funds from former treasurers totaling 321000 have already recouped 100000 for the treasury. A complete reorganization of the state board of charities is expected next week with two Chicagoans to be reinstated.
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Deneen
State Board of Charities
Board of Charities
Yates
J. Mack Tanner
Emil G. Hirsch
Sinai Congregation
John Lathrop
Hull House
Elgin
Kankakee
Former State Treasurer Indicted for Lottery Mail Fraud
Chicago reports former State Treasurer Henry Wolff indicted as president of Continental Finance. Julian W. Loeb named secretary. Charges allege mailing letters advertising a lottery and mailing with intent to defraud. Maximum 15 months per count. Suit seeks 53,000 from Wolff amid bond-issuance funds dispute with Gov. Deneen administration.
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Chicago
Henry Wolff
Federal Grand
Continental Finance Company
Julian W. Loeb
Concern
Waill
Attorney General’s Office
Twelve Men on Meat Conspiracy Jury in Chicago Case
Chicago December reports indicate a jury of twelve men was finally accepted to hear the meat conspiracy case, with deliberations following a lengthy charge by the judge. The jurors include real estate dealers, farmers, carpenters, and other professionals from Yorkville, Mount Carroll, Sycamore, and nearby towns. The verdict will determine if packers face trial on the main charge or are freed due to potential immunity claims.
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Graham
R. B
Farville
Helm
M. J
Lee
John S
Yorkville
Loomis
W. H
Sycamore
Miller
John V
Savanna
Mundie
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Pearce
Gerald
Ruperight
George
Carpenter
Mount
Carroll
Smith
Robert C
Lockport
Walker
Joseph G
Mendota
Winsor
Henry
Farmer
Waupense
Garfield
Upholds Wilson on Grazing Issue
President Roosevelt backs Secretary Wilson in a letter on grazing fees for horses and cattle in national forest reserves. He approves the regulations to grant grazing permits, following a western cattlemen protest and Wilson's report.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
National Forest
Young McCall Is Home From Trip to New York
John C. McCall secretary of the New York Life Insurance company returned from Europe aboard the steamer La Lor rain. He went to Paris to see Andrew Hamilton to induce his return to testify before the insurance investigating committee or secure an accounting of money advanced. Hamilton ailed and ordered McCall not to return immediately.
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New York
Ohn C. Mc‘Call
New York Life Insurance Company
Europe
la Lorrain
McCall
Paris
Andrew Hamilton
Hamilton
United States
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Bezenah Beats O Leary In Milwaukee Prize Bout
In Milwaukee last night Andy Bezenah of Cincinnati defeated Jack O Leary of Milwaukee in eight rounds. Jack Dougherty of Milwaukee won a decision over Otto Sieloff of Chicago in six rounds.
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Jack O'Leary
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Jack Dougherty
Otto Sieloff
Chicago
10WA Wins First Prize at International Live Stock Exposition
Judging of cattle concluded at the International Live Stock exposition yesterday and today the show ends. Whitehall Marshall, owned by F. W. Harding of Waukesha, won first prize for senior sweepstakes bull. Grand champion Shorthorn Ma tron of the Snow Queen Ideal was named Canadian champion and received first prize.
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Lee
Whitehall Marshall
F. 4 W. Harding
Waukesha
Head of Dixon Academy Out Rev Frederick Thompson Removed
Rev Frederick Thompson removed from wardenship of Rock River Military academy amid serious conduct charges. Fever outbreak prompts health order closing churches to ChristmasSunday school services in Monmouth.
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Frederick Thompson
Military School
Dixon
Rock River Military Academy
Monmouth
Wells
Train riot leaves two dead on moving Southern train
Fairfield reports a revolver battle on a fast moving Southern railway train near Wayne City. Constable James Kingston and three chicken thieves from Sims were involved. Ike Marshall died in the fight. Ed Marshall wounded and later killed by a shot through the heart. Passengers and officials helped subdue the attackers as windows shattered and chaos ensued.
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James Kingston
Edward and
Isaac Marshall
Walter Finley
Sims
Kingston
Ed Marshall
Ike Marshall
Zadok Smith
Ellery
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D. F. Thomas
James Harlan
Southern Railway
Improvement in Banks Reserve Surplus Rises
New York December 23 weekly statement shows banks hold a surplus over legal reserve requirements of 4 159 400 dollars. Loans rose 1 453 100 dollars deposits grew 1 135 900 dollars reserve increased 483 300 dollars surplus up 18 dollars. US deposits up 211 dollars.
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New York
Merger of Traction Interests Seizes New York Subway Future
Reports from New York and Wooster detail a massive merger shaping New York City transit. Belmont Interborough Rapid Transit interests gain control of Metropolitan lines uniting surface, elevated and subway rails with a $350 million stock and bond pool. Bellwethers Belmont and Ryan avoid comment as directors meet to finalize terms.
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New York
Bronx
Belmont Interborough Rapid Transit
Metropolitan Lines
Manhattan
The
August Belmont
Thomas F. Ryan
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Reti
Belmont
Paul D. Cravath
Bridge Trust Indicted In Anti-Trust Action In Ohio
Napoleon Ohio December 25 grand jury returns 18 indictments against Ohio bridge corporations for alleged anti trust violations charging they formed a pool to keep up prices.
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Napoleon
Ohio Bridge Corporations
Freight Backing Train Kills Two at Forty Seventh Street
Freight crew on Wabash railroad back car at Forty-seventh street in Chicago, killing two men and seriously injuring two others as the section moved the cars. The incident halted traffic and prompted investigations into track clearance and crew safety.
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Forty-seventh Street
Had No Right To Alter The Rates
New York December 25 Justice Gaynor of Brooklyn Supreme Court hands down ruling in James L Mock ex secretary of Berkley council Royal Arcanum Brooklyn and others v Supreme Council denying the right to raise rates or alter assessments for members from the time of admission to the order.
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Justice Gaynor
Supreme Court of Brooklyn
James L. Mock
Berkley Council
Royal Arcanum
Brooklyn
Supreme Council
Order
One Santa Burned to Death at Play City Party
Marysville report of a fatal carnival entertainment mishap at a school event. Harold Ozle, 15, was burned when a candle on a Christmas tree ignited his long whiskers, triggering a panic among scholars.
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Orell
Feekoi
Marysville
Uno
Harold Ozle
Play City
Camas
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