State's Hands Tied Stockholders Must Act on Charter
Attorney General Stead reports that financiers Harriman Gould Stillman and Schiff are liable for damages for manipulating Chicago and Alton Railroad stock. He argues the state may revoke the charter, but warns such action could harm innocent purchasers. advises stockholders defrauded to sue the financiers while stockholders may suffer if the charter is revoked. A plan for convict labor to rebuild Joliet prison is outlined, and a local option bill with a residence district clause is slated for Senate passage to clarify anti-saloon measures.
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Springfield
Stead
Chicago
Alton Brock
H. Harriman
George J. Gould
James Stillman
Mortimer L. Schiff
Harriman
Mr. Stead
Senate
Brown
Ravenswood
Plan to Remove Joliet Prison Feasibility Talks Start
A subcommittee of the house penal and reformatories body will tour Joliet Penitentiary to judge moving it to a new site and building modern structures. Support for a sanitary, modern prison grows, with expected legislative funding. Tributes to Justice Wilkin are offered by Rep Charles Allen, adopted by the house, which adjourned. Speaker Shurtleff names four members to attend Wilkins funeral at Danville. Chiperfield convict labor bills face subcommittee review, opposed by the state board of prison industries.
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John H. Harrison
Danville
Joliet
Joliet Prison
House Organiation On
Joliet Penitentiary
Wilkin
Justice Wilkin
State Supreme Court
Charles Allen
Shurtleff
Justica Wilkins
Chiperfield
State Board of Prison
Highwood Elves Mural Go and Highwood Saloons Outed
A legislative report condemns Highwood and Fort Sheridan morals as the worst post in the nation. It urges passage of the ApMadoc bill to create a one mile and one eighth prohibition zone around government reservations, driving saloons from much of North Chicago and ending Highwood resorts. The civil service bill advances with changes limiting examinations to state residents and removing oath requirements. chief examiner salary set at 3500 dollars.
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Highwood
House
Fort Sheridan
United States
Carter
ApMadoc
Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Senate Committee On Civil Service
McKenzie
Joseph Mason
Provine Responds to Court Reporter Objections
Representative Provine, author of house bills 124 and 125, counters the Illinois Supreme Court reporter’s March 20 1907 critique of public supreme court reports. He claims misstatements in the court report and cites letters in support. The assembly reconvened for active business with Chicago politics and a six week or longer session ahead, aiming for a new city charter expanding powers.
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Phillips
I. N. Phillips
Illinois Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Representative Provine
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Wii
Assembly
Chicago
Fred A. Busse
Proposed Popular Vote for Railroad and Warehouse Board
A bill by Mr. Dunlap of Champaign proposes electing the railroad and warehouse commission by popular vote with a two year first term and four year terms thereafter. He says the measure now cannot embarrass the governor as formerly claimed and notes past attempts. Two Street Car Bills Passed by House. One limits street car workers to ten hours and twelve consecutive hours. the other mandates steel fenders air brakes vestibules and drinking water tanks with interurban cars to have toilets. The act takes effect January 1 1908. Reform Move to Inspect Almshouses and Jails. Mr. McKenzie seeks a state inspection official to visit county almshouses and jails backed by the state board of charities, aiming for moral impact beyond local inspections. Torrens Act Amendments proposed. Juul offers a bill making counties liable for registrar actions in title registration and allows counties to enter abstract-maxing business.
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Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Dunlap
Champaign
McKenzie
State Board of Charities
Juul
Indictment railroads and crime in Illinois news flash
Federal grand jury returns indictments against John R. Walsh former president of Chicago National Bank for about 3.5 million in misappropriated funds and false entries with 50 to 60 transactions cited. New rail link Duluth to Chicago to boost trade through Wisconsin Central connections. Peoria reports 3000 divorces in 30 years with causes under study. A Roman Catholic chapel car on wheels gifted by Ambrose Petry arrives. Lincoln officials hosted by Winds Traction System in St Louis. Big Four trestle near Mound City set on fire disrupting traffic. Havena editor and sheriff era figures honored. a 71 year old dies after long illness. Bushnell reports a suicide by Edward Willis. Herrin votes 9000 in school bonds for a new building.
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Chicago
Pullman Car Company
Roman Catholic Church Extension Society
Ambrose Petry
New York
Church On Wheels
Havena
Joseph Hartsell
Central Finals
Mason County
T. Mehan
C. E. Walsh
Clicuit
M. Bollan
The
Democrat
Speark
Pattern for a Little Yoke Dress in Victoria Lawn
Pattern No. 5734 offers a simple yoke dress for one to five year olds in Victoria lawn with Valenciennes trim. Full one-piece skirt gathers to a square yoke, bishop sleeves, and options in linen nainsook dimity or China silk. Medium size uses 1 3/4 yards of 36 inch material. sizes for 1/2, 1, and 2 years. Send 10 cents to the Pattern Department with size and pattern number.
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Victoria Lawn
Pattern Department
Pattern No 6651 Blouse Waist with Box Pleats
A blouse waist features box pleats and a surplice front with a chemisette under a lace collar. Elbow length sleeves end in ornate turn back cuffs. Suitable fabrics include Brussels lace and crepe de chine. For a 26 inch bust, yardage ranges by fabric width. Sizes 82 34 36 38 40 42 inches. Address.
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Brussels
Printing in Tibet Shows Vast Nartang Block Library
A traveler reports vast printing works at Nartang Tibet with thousands of wooden blocks, each about 24 by 12 inches, carved with a complete page. Printing is primitive, using flat paper and a levered block like blacksmith bellows.
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Tibet
Nartang
European Population Growth Reports Small Increases
European population shows a steady rise with annual gains of about 41 per 10,000 inhabitants across the continent. The data indicate a gradual demographic expansion, reflecting ongoing shifts in birth rates and migration patterns within Europe.
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Europe
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