Taft Life Portrait Gallery as Secretary of War
A vintage composite exhibit traces William Howard Taft’s life from infancy to secretary of war. Photos show Taft at ages three, eight, eleven, fifteen, Yale junior year, judge, governor of Cuba and the Philippines, Yale alumnus, and the present hour as secretary of war and leading Republican Presidential hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Taft
Chilango
United States
Faith
Mr. Taft
Yale
Circuit Court
Ohio
Philippines
Mr.Tart
Cuba
Dancing Masters Open Annual Session in Albany
The National association of Masters of Dancing opened a five day convention at Beauman's academy in Albany. Attendees include H Toon, Joseph P Neville, M Menan, W H Neuman, Walter Wood, H P Lane, J P Dignan, and George R Puckett. Demonstrations cover Descart work, ball room dance, back and wing dancing, and the Quake dance. officers to be elected Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
National Association of Masters of Dancing
Beauman's Academy
H. T.oon
Joseph P. Neville
Hartford
Dessart
B. F. Wood
Joliet
M. O. Duffy
Detroit
Hawker
Harry B. F. Wood
A. Labonte
Lawrence
Mass
George R. Puckett
San Francisco
Bertha von Bismarck secret engagement to theology student
The 22 year old Bertha von Bismarck, granddaughter of the iron chancellor, is secretly engaged to a theology student who tutored the countess's cousins. It is said to be a love match, with unclear royal family reaction. The German public approves the social step but aristocrats oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha von Bismarck
Electric Bitters Praised By New York Merchant
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Hol St New York endorses Electric Bitters as a grand remedy for dyspepsia liver troubles and kidney weakness. He says it improves digestion blood and vitality for both sexes sold at J D Brown & Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Hol St
New York
J. D. Brown & Co
Happenings in Crete Highlight 4th of July Plans
Crete Illinois June reports visitors from Chicago to local families including Mrs Henry Fischer and daughter Marie and Mrs Jennie Hewes. The town prepares a grander 4th of July celebration by Antille Oak Camp No 1239 Woodmen of America with drill teams speakers and music. A granite monument is noted at Crete cemetery. Local sidewalk and crossing repairs are recommended and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Ill
Henry Fischer
Marie
Chicago
Fischer
Henry Dierson
Francis J. Rice
Stewe S
Arete
Gammon
Menina C. Peck
Jennie Hewes
Hazel
Semmuel Rose
John C. Hothon
First Street
Wal- Wilke
Antille
Woodmen of America
Crete Cemied
Earl Willard
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co
First and Exchange Streets
Cass Street
H. C. Hartman
J. W. Cook
A. Gierhan
Evangelical Lutheran School
Benton Street
Fred Opperman
C. Seehansen
Main Street
William Schneer
Louis Reeke, Sr
Frank Flickinger
Henry Krocker
Exchange Street
J. F. Doescher
School Street
William Scheine
Schroeder
Case Street
Exchange
East
Ethel Williams
Ida Williams
Walter Gains
Martha A. Gains
Champaign
Harry M. Leach
George W. Wilber
Nancy F. Bissett
Almira Dodge
Saloon Fight Leaves Man Hospitalized in Dispute Over Debt
Michael Stepanovic of 1003 North Scott Street is in critical condition at St. Joseph's hospital after a beating. He says Michael Radakovich, saloon proprietor at 1003 North Scott, attacked him over a $7 debt, using a club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Stepanovic
North Scott Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Michael Radakovich
Number
Stepanovic
Radakovich
Hand of Assistant Roller Crushed at Illinois Steel Co
Charles F. Lamon, an assistant roller, was injured when his hand was crushed at the Illinois Steel Company plant. Details of the incident and current condition were unavailable in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Lamon
The
Illinois Steel Co
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Underwood & Underwood
International Ae
Albany, N. Y
B.F. Wood
Harry Wood
Countess Bertra von Bismarck
George Adams
Peotone
Mathilda C. de Jarnett
Steger
Chicago Heights
Ruth
Esther
Portland
Frank Cloke
Peter Kraft
Chicaago Heights
Harry de Jarnett
de Jarnett
Matilda C. de Jarnett
Furniture & Carpet Co
Jefferson Street
Joliet Street
Rocker
Thayer
Dresser
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!