Waterway Boom Promoted by Chicago Merchants
The Chicago Association of Commerce has launched a vigorous campaign in support of a $20,000,000 bond issue to fund a waterway project. Boosters claim the measure will stimulate trade and regional development.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Chicago Association of Commerce
Association of the Great Northern Hotel
BE. S. Conway
The
Association of Commerce
Lyman G. Cooley
Figres
Mr. Cooley
Edward M. Skinner
Francis T. Simmons
English suffragettes fined after Parliament protest
London reports fourteen suffragettes arrested for crowding in front of Parliament buildings. All were arraigned in police court. twelve fined $25 each or a day in jail. One received a different sentence as part of the morning proceedings.
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London
Forged Cleveland Letter Writer Brings Plea Hearing
Broughton Brandenburg, once a noted writer and eye in political circles, was arraigned in New York court on larceny charges tied to a forged Cleveland letter sold to a New York newspaper. He was released under $1500 bail after the indictment and arraignment following his Dayton arrest.
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Telegraph
New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Dayton
Grover Cleveland
Court of
General Sessions
Brandenburg
Cleveland Letter
Everybody's Magazine
Upton Sinclair
Lincoln J. Steffens
Cleveland
Statesman
Oflice
Mrs F W Werner Hosts Afternoon in Honor of Mrs Clark
Mrs F W Werner entertained yesterday afternoon at her Eastern avenue home in honor of Mrs Clark of Eau Claire. Guests enjoyed bridge at four tables, with trophies awarded to Mrs Lambert and Mrs George Ducker. Pink carnations and ferns decorated rooms and a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs Stillman hosted friends Monday evening in Mrs Clark's honor.
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F. W. Werner
Eastern Avenue
Mms. Clark
Eau’ Claire
H. A.stillman
Lambert
George Ducker
Ambulance Responds to 629 Van Buren for Mrs Warnock
City ambulance rushed to 629 Van Buren street to transport Mrs Warnock to St Josephs hospital after she suffered an attack described as a attack of some distress.
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van Buren Street
Wisconsin Lawyer Backs Parole for Evalyn Romadka
Attorney Maurice McKenna argues Evalyn Romadka’s mind is affected and she should be returned to her mother’s care. He notes relatives will post bonds to ensure she stays away from crime, citing her young age and prior marriage at sixteen.
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McKenna
State Board of Pardons
Romadka
Wreckage Thought to Belong to Yarmouth Found in Channel
Parts of a wrecked steamship believed to be the Yarmouth were recovered in the English Channel. Aboard were about thirty crewmen from Rotterdam bound for Harwich, last heard of several days ago. The vessel may have foundered in recent severe Channel gales.
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London
Yarmouth
English Channel
Rotterdam
Harwich
ABC
Young Woman's Christian Alliance Holds 23rd Convention
Bloomington hosts the twenty third annual YWCA convention with about two hundred delegates in attendance. Speakers include Ada Stark Weather from Peru, Mary Hutchin from Champaign, and Elizabeth McKinzle from Forests Biggs.
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Telegraph
Bloomington
Young Woman's Christian Alliance
Ada Starkweather
Peru
Mary Hutchin
Champaign
Elizabeth McKinzle
Forests
Prison Convicts Begin Industrial Work After Sentencing
Anthony Blouth and Matthew Stakha, two sheruders and holdup men, were sent to the penitentiary and started work Monday afternoon. Blouth works in the reed and rattan department making chairs while Stakha makes shirts. Mrs Stakha, watching from a distance, cannot visit her son for weeks as he works within the penitentiary walls.
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Anthony Blouth
Matthew Stakha
Blouth
Stariha
Woman Slips Down Stairs Breaks Leg Near St Josephs
Mrs Lawrence Lye was taken to St Josephs hospital from 801 McNonough street after slipping and falling down stairs this morning, breaking her right leg.
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City Ambulance
McNonough Street
Lawrence Lye
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Brennan Hosts Stag Party for Joseph E Ralph
J E Ralph received a stag party hosted by YT V Brennan. Guests played cards with sixteen attendees. Fite Gibbons won the prize and later presented the trophy to the guest of honor, in Joliet at the Greater arena.
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V. Brennan
Joseph E. Ralph
Fitegibbons
Anera
Greater
Joliet
Brophy Case Appeals From Court Decision
The Brophy case remains in court as appeals proceed from a ruling awarding damages to a man who lost a leg against Wainois Steel Company. The verdict totaled 5000 dollars.
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Wainois. Steel Company
Ing
Damac Agi
Brophy v Allinois Steel in Supreme Court appeal
Edward Brophy sues Allinois Steel for injuries after an accident that cost him his leg. Jurisdiction over the appeal lies with the Appellate court, with a higher court granted, bond due in twenty days. Defense claims he hid an artificial leg to gain sympathy and a larger verdict. Willig v Chicago HeightsBriefs extend to November 6 for briefs.
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Ottawa
Garnsey
Chancery
Brophy
Willig
City of
Chicago Heights
Appellee
Sageville sage on frankness and friendship
A youth asks if a man can be perfectly frank at times. The sage replies that he can if he does not care whether he has friends. The exchange shows minimalist moral talk from a Sageville figure.
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Sageville
First Regiment Football Sends Open Challenge to Joliet
The First Regiment football eleven of Chicago issues an open challenge to Joliet teams for a Sunday game in the city. They boast a light lineup averaging 155 pounds and a fast, heady, successful style. Trainer Prof Delcamp will coordinate with Chicago squad or Steel Works if a clash is arranged. Teams may write Joseph Ellson at 9148 Houston Avenue or call South Chicago 109.
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Chicago
Joliet
Steel Works Club
Steel Works
First Regiment
Joseph Ellson
Houston, Avenue
South Chicago
Mistake in Age Not Bar to Insurance Claim
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that age stated in an insurance application is a representation not a warranty. Mary Spence, widow of Robert Spence of Chicago, sued the Central Accident Insurance Co. for 5687 dollars after alleging the insured was 62 but listed as 64. The trial and appellate courts ruled against the insured. the supreme court reversed and remanded.
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Springfield
Ilinois Supreme Court
Mary Spence
Robert Spence
LA Sayle Street
Chicago
Central Accident Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Former Alderman Slightly Improved
Reports say ex Alderman Joseph Braun is at his North Hickory Street home in slight improvement. Physicians note a small change for the better and hope for eventual recovery.
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Joseph Braun
North Hickory Street
Must Be On Their Clas Many Montes Reservation
The text notes a call for many Montes to stay on their land to prove up on long stretches and secure pioneer status.
Law Changes For Indian Lands Changed Prying Visitation Needs
The new law revises entry requirements for government lands held by Rosebud Indian Agency. Claimants must prove up on land for fourteen months, build a dwelling, and visit property twice yearly. Wealthier applicants are discouraged as the rule targets genuine homestead needs over speculation.
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Rosebud
Republican rally draws large crowd in St Joseph Hall
Matt Nemanich presided at a Republican rally in St Joseph's Hall North Chicago last night. William D Heise and Congressman H M Snapp spoke to about 700 Austrian Americans, with the hall comfortably filled. Snapp did not vote his time alone to local issues and spoke of the national camp of Deneen's administration.
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Matt Nemanich
R Publican
St. Joseph’s Hall
Chicago
William D. Heise
H. M. Snapp
Mr. Snapp
Deneen
Amoy Telegraph Special Hits Uncertain Fleet Signal
Amoy October 29 Telegraph Special reports the supply Culgoa failed to sight the battleship range two hundred miles away after returning late afternoon. A fragmentary dialogue hints at a rumor about an ill girl, a sister, and a marriage involving Fred, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Amoy
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