The Borges Swindle Trial and Mexican Plantation Scheme
The article reports the arrest and conviction of Borges in Boston for leading the Mexican Plantation company fraud. It details the $1,250,000 raised from investors, forged plantation samples, and the grand jury indictments against the promoters, with Borges sentenced to a lengthy Massachusetts term.
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Lord Clerk of Prison
Boston
Piiand Borges
Joliet
Borges
Chicago
Ier
Tral
Mar
Unge
Sydney W. Wetmore
Wetmore
Therisoner Borges
Felg
Massachusetts
Worges
hero=Mexian Plantation company
W. D. Owens
Inianapolis
F Owens
Insana
Europe
Fire destroys Norton residence on Mills Road
A fire of unknown origin last evening completely destroyed the Norton home on Mills Road southeast of the city. Neighbors helped, but could not save the structure, and a new piano valued at 3400 was lost. The property belongs to Mrs. Carrie Bulger. no local fire department was summoned due to location outside city limits.
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Nortonamily
Eelock
Carrie Bulger
Mills Road
Seniors Celebrate Class Day With Curtain Gift and Song
The class of 1906 presented a fire proof drop curtain for the high school stage during a lively class day. Ada Blair led the program with prophecy and addresses while Miss Frances Devine's solo drew applause. Oliver Bell and Miss Edith Hardy offered remarks as the seniors recalled kindergarten to college memories and greeted next year’s juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Frances Devine
Marie Staehle
Ada Blair
Mary Clark
Oliver Bell
Bessie Arthur
Edith Hardy
Miss Arthur
Forest of Arden
Rosalind
Celia
Touchstone
Orlando
Jacques
Sorow
Oswald Batas
Clark
Miss Blair
Revival Meeting At United Evangelical Church
Revival meetings are in progress at the United Evangelical church on Second and Hobbs avenues. Pastor Rev B F Lady leads as Rev R B Schultz of Ottawa preaches tonight with great interest. meetings continue through this week and next. All are welcome to attend.
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United Evangelical Church
Second and
Hobbs Avnues
B. FE
R. B. Schultz
Ottawa
Projected water way to benefit whole west
The article discusses a proposed deep water canal linking the Great Lakes to the ocean. It notes existing lake traffic gains and canals, outlines routes through Erie Welland Georgian Bay and Winnipeg Saskatchewan to Churchill, and cites economic benefits for Illinois and neighboring states with substantial agricultural and manufacturing output.
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Erie
New York
Welland
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Georgian Bay
Lake Winnipeg
Saskatchewan River
Churchill
Hudson Bay
Diploma Day For Training Class In Library Assembly Hall
Members of the training class received their graduation certificates in the Library Assembly hall this morning. Miss Black presented the graduates to Superintendent Allison, who then presented them to President Marsh of the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Black
Allison
Marsh
Luella Berta
A. Marie Bischman
Hazel Helen Clark
Jessie E. Fisher
Flota May Leonard
Oledine May Woelfel
Graduation programs mark Roosevelt School eighth grade rites
Eighth graders from Roosevelt School will graduate in two evenings at the high school assembly hall on June 14 and 15. The program features choral numbers, dramatic readings, and presentations of class and certificates. A long list of graduates from Roosevelt and nearby schools is named, with faculty and principals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt School
Township High School
Police Seek Bike Thieves After Five Wheels Lost in 48 Hours
Police intensify hunt for bicycle thieves after five wheels disappeared in two days. Two Mathias daughters’ bikes were stolen Sunday night from a North Collins street barn and later found in a local second hand shop. Authorities say the thieves show familiarity with local conditions and have placed suspects under surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hne
Mathias
Linois Steel Company
Collins Street
Kieps Recover From Stove Works in Condemnation Suit
In a Rock Island condemnation case, John and Joseph Kiep win damages of 1936.46 against Jo liet Stove Works after a long suit over tax deeds and railroad vibration. Cross petitions by Katherine L Charles and Julia Wallace contend elevated tracks will lower building value and worsen smoke and cinders effects on tenants.
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Dibell
John
Joseph Kiep
Joiet Stove Works
William O'Callaghan
Kieps
Extend
Cross
Rock Island
Wallaces
Katherine L. Charles S
Julia Wallace
No. 1 Engine House I5 In First Class Shape
Remodeling of No. 1 fire engine house nearly finished the rebuilt steamer is in service and the company is well equipped. A new rear extension adds floor space for stalls and apparatus, improving comfort with a steel ceiling and updated toilets, while No. 2 house will also be renovated.
Joliet Ministers Demand Stricter Sunday Saloons Control
The Joliet Ministerial Association met to condemn a Sunday morning incident by youth and a saloon, urging strict enforcement of closing hours and the revocation of the saloon license. Rev. P S Lent instructed to publish resolutions. George M Alexander Lewis signed as secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of
Joliet
Lent
George M Alexander Lewis
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Margaret Cameron
Lawra M. Barlow
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Ues
W. W. Pfrimmer
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J. J. Allison
Frank FE. Marsh
Florence Smith
Lawrence Burr Smith
Esther Viola Snyder
Frances Emily Soper
Mina Isabella Suffern
Edith Mae Tarr
Cyril @. Thompson
William J. Wehrenberg
Grace Agnes Welch
Mabel Melon Wheeler
Hattie L. Smith
Joel E. Anderson
M. Merie Bissell
Samuel Leslie Campbell
Martha
Lindsay Campbell
Elsie Cowart
David ‘Ehrenfeld
Ferdinand Fisher
Arthur Genter
Charles Hall
Lola Elizabeth Hart
Jane Hatton
Mary —Atrgdiatena Hogan
Elizabeth Holm
Lorne Humber
Eskil Ebenezer Johnson
Lulu May Lentz
Henry Maas
Mary Veronica McGowan
Florence A. Mohr
Cathryn E. Murphey
Leslie Niccolls
Selma Christine Olson
Wilfred Peel
Bigugle
Hausman
George Hausman
Carrie
Demurrer
Gottlieb Hermann
James Horan
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