Wealthy financier ends life by drowning in cistern
Peoria reports R. R. Bourland a financier and former loan broker linked with Yate O J Bailey died by self drowning in a cistern behind his home age fifty eight relatives cite financial reverses as cause Bourland also managed Central National Bank building and served as fifth ward alderman. Johnston City pastor resigns church post after sixteen months of growth and a new $85,000 church building dedication prior to moving to Harrisburg to lead First Baptists.
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Peoria
R. R. Bourland
Central National Bank
Johnston City
A. E. Boothe
First Baptist Church
Doctor Boothe
Tom Nashville
Tenn
Harrisburg
First Rappals
Railway and train crash debris halts traffic
Two freight trains collided causing debris to block lines and injuring several. a gasoline tank exploded near the passenger platform. A large number escaped injury as officials discuss college relocation and easing access for Ewing College to Marion. Jacksonville fire destroys two blocks in the business district with losses estimated at 150000.
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Ming
Palmer
Ewing College
Trom
Marion
Board of Trust
Hiwing
George W. Danof Duguoin
T ‘Baptist
Illinois
Jacksonville
Horn Edge
City
Ayear
B. P. Andrews & Sons
Chicago Named Good Roads Center for 1914 Congress
H L Powers of New York, secretary of the American Road Builders association, arrived in Chicago as advance agent for the fifth American good roads congress, sixth good roads show and eleventh annual convention. He says Chicago will be the logical site for the 1914 congress as Illinois supports state aid roads, noting Chicago and Cook county voters approved bonds for road work.
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Chicago
United States
H. L. Powers
New York
American Road Builders’ Association
Cook County
Illinois
Powers
Illinois Tax Valuation Figures From State Board Report
Springfield reports the total taxable property assessment for Illinois at 2,645,256,069 with breaks for lands, lots, personal property, and railroads. Notable changes include increases in lands and lots, a Cook County personal-property decrease, and railroad assessments steady or up marginally. The American Bankers Association critique cites underassessments in railroads and calls for higher railroad valuations.
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Springfield
Ilinois
State Board of Equalization
Cook County
Chicago City Railway
Chicago Railways
Commonwealth
Dunne
Board of Equalization
ABAA
Investigation Sought Into Springfield Mine Disaster
J W Unger secretary of the Miners Union at Royalton urged Governor Dunne to authorize a thorough state inquiry into the explosion that killed 62 men. He delivered a union resolution and asked the next general assembly to fund widows and orphans. The governor said a state mining board investigation is already underway with inspectors at work.
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Springfield
J. W. Unger
Miners’ ‘Union
Royalton
Gouvernor Dunne
General Assembly
Unger
State Mining Board
Women In Swindle Involving Rock Island Pair
Mrs Beulah Smith aged 45 and her 16 year old daughter Lillian were arrested on charges of swindling William H Ballard a retired farmer of Charles City Ia out of 2300 dollars. Posing as a fortune teller Mrs Smith met Ballard in his hometown and proposed marriage which he accepted. After coming to Rock Island Ballard handed over his money and the pair disappeared.
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Rock Island
Beulah Smith
Lillian
William H. Ballard
Charles City
Missing Boy Found Dead Near Dickson Tennessee
Oscar Holmes thirteen, son of William Holmes Georgetown contractor, disappeared Sunday Nov fifteen after noon. He was found killed in debris of a freight wreck near Dickson Tennessee after a country wide search. James Bennett fourteen joined him in leaving home to attend Sunday school thirteen days ago.
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Danville
Oscar Holmes
William Holmes
Georgetown
Dickson
Tenn
Holmes
James Bennett
Champaign Man Elected President of Illinois Highway Association
C A Kiler of Champaign was elected president of the Illinois Highway Improvement Association during its fourth annual meeting in Springfield. The Cham paign executive previously served as vice-president and led efforts for the Tilipoli Commercial federation in Champaign.
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Champaign
Springfield
C. A
Kiler
Association
Tilipoli Commercial Federation
MEN WHO WIN LIFE S BATTLES
Article surveys claims that great mental workers are often physically strong. Cites Napoleon able to sit on a horse long hours and work without rest, Gladstone muscular at eighty, Bismarck six feet two inches who fought many duels, Cromwell tall and sturdy, Burns strong from farm labor.
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London
Napoleon
Gladstone
Bismarck
Cromwell
Robert Burns
Grateful acknowledgment for Dodds Kidney Pills
A letter from F C Cage of Welcome Lake Pa praises Dodds Kidney Pills for curing his back ache kidney trouble and related symptoms. He urges publication to help others and notes the product costs 60 cents per box. The text also contains garbled references to curfew and London Chronicle.
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F. C. Case
Welcome Lake
Dodds
Dodds Kidney
Dodds Medicine Co
Skin Remedies for Infant Eczema Advertised
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for immediate relief of infant skin conditions including eczema rashes and itching. It promises speedy healing, rest for mothers, and offers a free sample with an 82 cent Skin Book by mailing to Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Castoria Advertisement Cites 30 Years Usage Signature
A vintage ad urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature of doctored accuracy and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years. It claims Castoria is a safe remedy for infants and children and mentions children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Treatment. Why are you hard on Doctor Bones?
A patient recalls an injury and accuses Doctor Bones of harsh methods to force a cure by pulling the leg after a broken arm. The remark suggests a history of aggressive or questionable treatment, raising questions about medical conduct and patient safety.
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Bones
New York State Sees Record High of Working Women
New York state reports over one million working women, reflecting broader labor force participation. Government agencies note ongoing shifts in industries and demographics, with policy focus on support for childcare, wages, and equal opportunity in the workplace.
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New York State
Western Canada's Offer Is America's Opportunity
An advertisement extols Western Canada as a remedy for postwar hardship. It highlights free 160 acre homesteads in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia with easy settlement terms. It emphasizes fertile park prairie lands low land prices and generous terms from rail and land companies. It notes generous Canadian laws no conscription and many young Canadians volunteering for Britain.
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Europe
American
Western Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Dominion
Thrése
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Cracking Witty Exchange At Jail Visitor Visit
A sympathetic visitor at the jail asks if the craving for drink brought him there. The man responds with mock indignation, asking if he looks stupid enough to mistake the place for a saloon.
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Scott
Marriage Debate Over Age In Family Dispute
A dialogue pits a daughter’s wish to marry at eighteen against a father’s objection citing income. The exchange hints at a generational tension and economic constraint influencing a marriage decision.
Criticism and a piano master rhapsody praised
The famous pianist played with tenderness as a woman remarked Wonderful isn’t it A man added there’s no swing to his playing The Youngstown Telegram notes criticism and debate over the performer Rankin claims Sodbuster pretends to be an experienced chauffeur yet has not owned a vehicle long Rankin describes a morning scene with oats in the back of a car
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Youngstown Telegram
Sol Sodbuster
Phyl
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