Body Found in Cherry Mine Shaft Descent
Cherry Illinois reports first body recovered from the ill fated St Paul mine after a descent via the air shaft. Explorers Morris and Williams from the United States Geological Survey described the scene and the fire retreating from the main shaft. State relief efforts mobilized with miners donating up to 1 per person and calls to avoid sharp legal chasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
J. W. Paul
United States Geological Survey
Pittsburg
Paul
George H. Rice
R. ¥. Williams
Ill
Ttlp
Taylor
Til
St. Paul
Thomas Morris
R. Y. Williams
Morris
Wiliams
Weir
Williams
James Witherell
Witherell
Ring Still Rules Mrs Keiser is Warden
Springfield Illinois November 18 Rebels within the Odd Fellows state assembly failed to break the ring. Mrs May C Keiser of Chicago elected grand warden on the second ballot over Mrs Grace Henry by 140 votes. W A Hubbard of Carrollton won grand master on the first ballot. John H Sikes led for grand secretary with 881 votes, T C Funk 104. W M Groves Petersburg elected sovereign grand lodge representative by acclamation. Headquarters may move from Springfield to Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Rebekahs
State Assembly
May C. Keiser
Chicago
Assembly
Grace Henry
Nas Otee
Pau Reser Cacet
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
W. A. Hubbard
Carrollton
John H. Sikes
T. C. Funk
W. M. Groves
Petersburg
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Atlanta
B. R. Sayler
James Ewing Davis
Thomas B. Needles
Nashville
Hubbard
Peoria
Illinois Professor Found Dead With Poison Nearby
Champaign Illinois November 18 The body of Professor Wilfred C Wheeler of the University of Illinois was found on the campus this morning A small bottle of poisons was found nearby supporting the theory of death by own action Also a second notice about Henry S Boner Lutheran Publication Society head who died in Philadelphia and third item about expert testimony in the Clemington case in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ill
Wilfred C. Wheeler
University of Illinois
Philadelphia
Henry S. Boner
Lutheran Publication Society
Chicago
Court Grants Stay on Contempt for Three Labor Leaders
The DC Court of Appeals stayed the mandate sending Gompers Mitchell and Morrison to jail until November 29. If they file for certiorari in the US Supreme Court by then, a further stay may be granted. Mitchell’s stance at the AFL convention included pledges to patronize chosen employers and defend free speech while resisting consequences.
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Washington
Court of Appeals of the
District of Columbia
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Shepard
Supreme Court of the United States
Toronto
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Committee On
United States
Bond for Walsh Raised by Government Appeal
Government lawyers asked the United States circuit court of appeals to increase John R. Walsh bail from 50 000 to 250 000 while awaiting a rehearing on his appeal. The motion was taken under advisement. Hallas Ray, a wealthy Indiana landowner, killed himself to avoid trial for a spring murder of an employee. The currency controller issued a call for the condition of national banks as of November 16 1909. The Saylor trial in Danville Michigan was postponed for Mrs Bgagter Dr Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell
Witherell
State
Eckhart
Skoglund
Cherry, Ill
George W. Gordon
Charles Cheney Hyde
Guido Sabetta
Hyde
Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Self
Lafayette
Ind
Hallas Ray
Washington
John Grunden Charged in Banker Husband Murder Case Postponed
John Grunden on the charge of having murdered Mrs Saylor's husband a banker of this city was postponed until next March.
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John Grunden
Finnish Diet Dissolved Over Defense Appropriation Refusal
Helsingfors Finland November 18 the Finnish diet dissolved after refusing to sanction a four million dollar government request for empire defense. The dissolution follows a rescript signed two weeks earlier in anticipation of the military bill's rejection. Wells Fargo announces capital stock increase to 24 million dollars in New York November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruassia
Helsingfors
Finland
Wells, Fargo & Co
New York
Water Commission Plans Missouri River Inspection Voyage
In St. Louis on November 18 the water commission reports a planned inspection of the Mississippi River by a voyage from St. New Orleans, detailing national river governance and monitoring efforts.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Mis Pi
St. New Orleans
Illinois 1909 total equalized value rises about four percent
The state board of equalization reports 1909 total equalized assessed value at 2 158 698 450, up from 1 263 500 487 last year. Net 52 864 305 gain, about 4 percent, with increases split across personal property land and railroad and corporate holdings.
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Springfield
Illinois
State Board of Equalization
State Board of Entualization
Board of Equalization
Ageregate
State Board of Equal
State tax changes and revenue goals outlined by commission
Article reports on tax policy shifts under a one third value law replacing the old one fifth. It notes a projected state tax rate around 40 cents, with a prior year rate of 50 cents and a deficit of 400 thousand. The tax commission meeting to fix the rate is set for tomorrow in the executive office. The piece cites a 6.5 million dollar revenue target for the year and discusses school funds, delinquent collections, and waste costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Treasuries
State Tax Commission
Deneen
McCullough
Russell
General Assembly
General Revenue
Warships Sent as Zelaya Credited with Atrocities in Nicaragua
Two American sailors Leonard Grace and Leroy Cannon were captured and executed by President Zelaya in Nicaragua. Washington reports say Vicksburg and Des Moines were ordered to Nicaragua while a new ambassador meeting at the White House is postponed. The Panama cable notes a reign of terror with hundreds shot, homes looted, and refugees arriving. Estrada's forces declare a blockade of San Juan Del Norte, trapping about 1,000 Zelaya supporters.
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Washington
Leonard Grace
Leroy Cannon
Revolutionary Army
Nicaragua
Zelaya
State Department
White House
Vicksburg
Des Moines
Managua
el Castillo
Greytown
Americana
Taft
New Orleans
Panama
Isthmus
Costa Sp
Estrada
San Juan del Norte
Ex-Secretary Carlisle Dying Rumors Circulate
New York reports suggest ex Secretary Carlisle is gravely ill though officials say there is no current basis for death. Dr Joseph Bryant and a specialist have consulted, but no hopeful prognosis has been issued for the former cabinet member.
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New York
Treasury
Carlisle
Joseph D. Bryant
Grover Cleveland
Bryant
Catholic University of America Trustees Reelect Old Board
Cardinal Gibbons presided at Washington meeting renewing the entire old board. Three junior professors Turner Shields and McCarthy were promoted to full professors. Trustees approved creating a normal school to train teachers. Routine business noted. next meeting slated for spring.
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University of America
Cardinal Gibbons
Washington
Catholic University of America
Messrs. Turner
Shields
Mc.Carthy
Taft to Speak at Atlantic Deeper Waterways Meet
President Taft and party depart Washington for Norfolk where he will review a military and naval parade and address the Atlantic Deeper Waterways association convention tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Washington
Taft
Norfolk
Star on Halley Comet Says Hood Shape Observed
Boston November 18 A dispatch from Professor Lowell at Flagstaff reports Halley's comet shows a starlike head and a semblance of a hood. The message was received by John Ritchie a known physician and scientist.
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Lowell
Boston
John Ritchie
Flagstaff
Mrs Stetson Dropped From Christian Science Church Rolls
Boston Nov 18 The name of Mrs Augusta E Stetson formerly first reader of the Christian Science church of New York was dropped from the rolls by order of the board of directors. The directors found charges that Mrs Stetson was working against the interests of the church and contrary to its teachings and practices.
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Boston
J Augusta E. Stetson
Christian Science Church of
New York
Christian Science Church
Ijrecaes
Stet- Son
Government to Prosecute Bleached Flour Case
Washington reports the agriculture department will bring to trial a case settling the dispute with flour millers over the legality of producing bleached flour. The action aims to test all points of the controversy and establish government position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Portugal Threatens to Press China Over Recognition
Lisbon reports Portugal and Britain press China after Beijing refuses to recognize Portugal claims. Direct talks initiated to maintain the status quo. In Milwaukee, police say Hattie Zinda likely died Friday, body found in a shed. authorities lack a positive clue.
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China
Lisbon
Secure Today
Hon Kong
Portugal
Great Britain
Pour Parlen Direct
Milwaukee
Hattie Zinda
Suthoritia
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Withere
Mrs. Keiser
Committee On Adjustment
Saylor
Danville, Mi
Mra. J. Bgagter
W. B. Miller
John G. Carlisle
the Treasury
U. S
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