Bills of Import ance Abolish Grand Jury and Other Edicts
In a brief legislative session January 24 1884 Mr Mc Goorty proposed abolishing the grand jury replacing it with information filed by the state's attorney after a preliminary examination by a magistrate. A senate joint resolution seeks a constitutional amendment to be voted next general election. An anti cigarette bill limits retail sales. a woman suffrage bill expands presidential elector and public official suffrage. The houses adjourned to January 29. Farmers seek state reports and distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Senate
Campbell
Civic Federation
Young
Allen
State Board of Equalization
Board-Of -Assessors
Board of Review
Sanitary District
State Institution in Bad Shape Report Seeks $637,350
The biennial report of the state board of charities criticizes fire safety and outdated facilities in state institutions. It urges $637,350 for improvements, notes scant exits and fire protection, and calls for modernized plumbing, machinery, and ventilation. It also recommends building a gymnasium and an industrial building at the Lincoln asylum for feeble minded at a total cost of $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
Lincoln
Epidemics Not Abating At De Kalb And Murrayville
Health commissioner Dr. John K. Hagen reports scarlet fever in De Kalb with 75 houses under quarantine and 71 cases found. Diphtheria treatment continues with four cases. An investigation by state inspector Dr. Baker notes scarlet fever in Murrayville. Beardstown reports another smallpox case.
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de Kalb
John K. Hagen
Murrayville
Baker
State Board
Beardstown
State Building Associations Prosperous Year Report
The building associations of I toia are in a very prosperous condition with no serious defalcation during the year ending December 1 1906. Auditor McCullough's annual report on building loan and home association finances was presented to Governor Deneen.
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I Toia
Auditor of Public Accounts
McCullough
Deneen
Harvey L. Sheldon Named Judiciary Committee Chairman
Representative Harvey L. Sheldon of Whiteside county is selected as chairman of the Judiciary committee, regarded as one of the most important posts in the House.
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Harvey L. Sheldon
Whiteside County
Judiciary
House
Rose submits biennial report on state office fees
Secretary of State Rose releases a biennial report for 1904 to 1906 detailing $809,460 in collected fees, of which $12,657 was refunded for refused or overpaid charters. Net balance $796,803, up from $702,002 two years earlier. Domestic corporations paid $613,339. anti trust affidavits earned $23,728. reinstatement costs for charter-revoked firms totaled $26,590.
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Rose
Treasurer's Bill Referred For Amendment In Legislature
Mr. Jones from Cook moved to recall the state treasurer's bill for second reading and propose a change letting the treasurer decide to hold funds in the treasury or loan them. Mr. Schmitt of Chicago opposed haste and moved referral to the judiciary committee, which passed.
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Jones
Cook
Schmitt
Chicago
Judiciary Committee
Epworthians Buy Site for Chautauqua at Quiver Lake
The chautauqua committee of the State Epworth league purchases 45 acre tract at Quiver Lake near Havana Indiana for a permanent home. Several weeks earlier Havana was chosen as the best location and multiple lots priced at 100 dollars each have already been bought. The site is described as ideal for a chautauqua.
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Epworthians
Chautauqua Committee
State
Epworth League
Quiver Lake
Havana
Inl
Dr. Hardt Appointed Superintendent at Lincoln Institution
The Lincoln institution elected Dr. Harry Godfrey Hardt as superintendent. He is first assistant physician at the Northern Hospital for the Insane in Hirgin and a Rush Medical College graduate who has worked in Cook county hospitals. The state board of charities recommended him after a Springfield session last week.
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Hardt
Asylum For
Harry Godfrey Hardt
Northern Hospital For the Insane
Hirgin
Lincoln Institution
Rush Medical College
Cook County
State Board of Charities
Springfield
First Bills Passed In Session House OKs Franklin County Court Terms
The first bill of the session was approved by the house on January 23, introduced by Mr Kirkpatrick to add two terms of Franklin county circuit court, passed 129 to 0. The senate backed Humphrey's bill allowing complaint and examination in illegitimate birth cases to be made in county or municipal courts.
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House
Kirkpatrick
Franklin County
Senate
Humphrey
Bill to abolish amusement parks in Ravenswood area
Senator Brown introduces a bill to abolish amusement or pleasure parks in residential neighborhoods. The measure targets a proposed Ravenswood Chicago park and bars saloon licenses in Ravenswood, applying statewide.
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Brown
Ravenswood
Chicago
Training School for Doctors in Illinois Detention Hospitals
The state board of charities reported to Gov. Deneen endorsing a Kankakee training school for doctors employed in the state detention hospitals. It cited that one in ninety in Cook County is mentally unsafe and requires watching, reflecting the board’s concerns and proposed reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
State Board of Charities
Deneen
Kankakee
Jail Term Set for Ticket Scalpers in Chicago
law targets scalpers who resell tickets at inflated prices. offenders face fines between 2000 and 3500 dollars or up to six months in jail. tickets must be sold at prices printed on them and enforced by state action led by Senator Glack.
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Chicago
Glackin
Illinois Happenings Fined For Importing Contract Labor
In Chicago the Allis Coalmers Co. faces a $4000 fine by Judge Landis after a jury verdict finds the mining machinery maker guilty of violating the immigration and contract labor law. Counsel states intent to appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Allis-Coalmers Co
Landis
United States District’ Court
imeHae Foun Iron Moaldera
Mmanshsier
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
New State Board of Pharmacy Appointments
Springfield Governor Deneen appointed a new state board of pharmacy. Carl H. Avery of Chicago succeeds W Bodemann, whose appointment was not confirmed. H C Christiansen of Chicago to succeed W A Dysche of Evanston, who resigned, and M C Metzger of Cairo reappointed.
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State Board of Pharmacy
Springfield
Deneen
Carl H. Avery
Chicago
W. Bodemann
Senate
H. C. Christensen
W. A. Dysche
Evanston
M. C. Metzger
Cairo
Requisition Sought For Return Of Murder Suspect
In Kansas Penitentiary Springfield Gov Deneen sues Gov Hoch to extradite Harry Alt alias John Ryan from the Kansas penitentiary to Tuscola. Alt is charged with murder of Edward Stilsons on September 20, 1902.
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Kansas Penitentiary
Springfield
Deneen
Traced Source of Chicago Diphtheria Epidemic
An epidemic of diphtheria in Chicago has persisted for weeks and is traced to unclean dairies in Wisconsin. Chicago averages about 250 daily cases as Wisconsin milk is now barred from entry.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Woman Dies of Lockjaw in Monroe County
Merrimack reports the death of Mrs. Albert J Eugenue at age 33 after stepping on a rusty nail and contracting lockjaw. She leaves a husband and five children.
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Merrimack
Albert J Eugenue
Monroe County
Eugenue
Voliva to Leave Zion City and Found New Colony
Wilbur Glenn Voliva plans to desert Chicago Zion City with all followers. A new Zion City will be founded likely on the Pacific coast. Dr Dowie and creditors are to contest supremacy in the aftermath.
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Voliva
Zion
Chicago
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Pacific Coast
Dr. Dowie
Harrison Would Run Again For Chicago Mayor
Pasadena interview quotes former Chicago mayor Car ter H Harrison saying he would accept the Democratic nomination for Chicago mayor if it were offered. He indicated willingness to run again if the opportunity presented itself.
Friend of Cullom Dies in Morton Area
James Phillips, aged resident of Tazewell county and schoolmate of Shelby M. Cullom, died at his home three miles east of Morton after an illness of almost one day.
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Cullom
Havana
James Phillips
Tazewell County
Shelby M. Cullom
Mies
Morton
Floods Demolish a Town Near Havana Liverpool
Floods have demolished the town of Liverpool north of Havana. A large number of live stock perished and all former residents have fled to the city and Lewiston seeking safety.
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Havana
Liverpool
Here
Lewiston
Estate of Marshall Field Inventory Valued at 75 Million
Executors of the Marshall Field estate have filed with the probate court an inventory of the late Chicago merchant's possessions. The approximate value of the estate is placed at 75 million dollars.
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Marshall Field Estate
Chicago
Floods Hit Three Illinois Counties
The Illinois river and its tributaries the Sangamon and Spoon have flooded large areas in Macon, Fulton, and Menard counties, causing widespread damage and disruption.
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Havana
Illinois River
Sangamon
Spoon
Macon
Fulton
Menard
Four Men Die in Armour Ice Machine Explosion
Four men were killed and 16 others seriously injured when anIce machine exploded in the Armour & Co powerhouse at Forty fourth street and Packers avenue. Fire department and police rushed to the scene as the blast caused extensive damage to the building and surrounding area. Investigators began determining the cause while hospital staff treated the injured.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Forty-fourth Street
Packers Avenue
To Hang For Killing His Father
Pearla Edward Clifford aged 22 was found guilty of murdering his aged father Isaac Clifford and sentenced to hang. He laughed at the verdict.
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Pearla—Edward Clifford
Isaac Clifford
Four Year Old Dies In House Fire Near Dongola
Warren Hunt, a farmer living six miles east of Dongola, lost his four year old child and home in a deadly blaze. Fire consumed the residence as neighbors battled flames and authorities investigated the cause.
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Dongola
Warren Hunt
Hunt
Policeman Scarff jailed for shooting in Martinsville city
Policeman Scarff of Martinsville was jailed on a charge of shooting George Davis, a resident of Paris Kentucky, following an incident in the city. The report notes the officer’s arrest on the firearm accusation.
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Martinsville
Scarff
George Davis
Paris
Death of Chicago Educator W. J. Jackman Dean of Education
Chicago mourns educator and University of Chicago professor W. J. Jackman, long serving as dean of the school of education. Details of his passing are forthcoming as colleagues recall his contributions to higher learning and teacher training.
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Death of Chicago
Chicago
W. 8. Jackman
University of Chicago
Ree Tee Scripture Authority in 1907 Context
Ree Tee discusses scriptural authority with reference to Jostita 16 13 19. The fragment hints at copyright notes and author attribution from 1907. The exact scope of claims remains unclear due to damaged OCR text.
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Ree Tee
Sermonette on Othniel and Achsah Romance
A sermonette extols Biblical marriage as a heaven sent union. It laments modern drift from divine plans, warns of home breakdown and divorce, and argues moral standards depend on home life. It concludes that when God joins hearts in love, lasting partnership results.
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Othniel
Achsah
Achsah Welcomes Caleb After Victory at Hebron
Achsah, Caleb’s daughter, greets him upon his return from the assault on Hebron. She bid him God-speed before the expedition against the Anakim stronghold, encouraged him with faith that God would grant victory, and stood watch as he led his men home through the ensuing days of fierce fighting.
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Caleb
Hebron
Achsah
Anak
Joshua
The
Jordan
Israel
Anakim
Othniel
Kirjath-sepher
al 'Esker
Achsah and Othniel Win Hebron in Biblical Tale
Achsah waits for her father Caleb as he and his warriors return from capturing Hebron. Her faith links to Othniel whose stealthy approach wins Kirjath-sepher and earns Achsah’s hand. The tale blends devotion, courage, and familial pride in a desert patrol of Israel’s early exploits.
Chinese Railways From Peking To Paoting Fu
The rail line from Peking to Paoting fu, 150 kilometers apart on the Chi Li line, uses standard gauge and a double track plan. Coal and freight once moved by mule carts now travel smoother with frequent stops. speeds average around 22 miles per hour, with occasional climbs to 40 between stations. Willows are planted along the route to combat drifting dust.
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Paoting-fu
Peking
Chi-Li
America
Army Y M C A Lord Roberts Endorses Canadian Expansion
A Lord Roberts figure expresses strong belief in the army Y M C A extension in Canada. He endorses the associations saying they provide practical service to the army by offering members a constructive use of spare time to their own advantage.
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Army
Roberts
Canada
Nation Being Educated Ninety Two Percent of Children
A brief note reports that in Japan about 92 percent of children are considered educated while a smaller segment shows only 4 percent in school. The wording reflects a historical discussion on educational attainment and attendance levels.
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Japan
Thank God a Man Can Grow From Humble Beginnings
An Atlantic essay quoted Florence Earle Coates praising human growth beyond earthly limits. It contrasts a weak, grounded start with the potential that arcturus and the Pleiads illuminate a higher horizon for individuals. The piece reflects optimism about personal ascent through inner fire and enduring spirit.
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Arcturus
Pleiads
Florence- Earle Coates
Atlantic
Witful Sheriff Dunn’s Toast At Delmonico Dinner
Time Has Shortened Distance recalls Sheriff Dunn of Tamman telling a ribald tale to Lord Clonmel at a Delmonico’s dinner. Dunn, a poor Irish lad, joked he once could not reach his lordship with a shotgun, prompting general laughter from the diners.
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Sheriff Dunn
Tamman
Lord Clonmel
The
United
Phil Dwyer
Delmonico’s
Dunn
Gratitude Letter from Korean Tax Official
A Korean appointee grateful for a ministerial favor pledges to repair the minister’s summer house at considerable expense, honoring the late minister’s recognition. The note from Korea Daily News appears to praise the appointment and express deep gratitude for the assigned duty and support received.
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Korea
Language teaching spans Japanese Chinese and English
A compressed note records a teacher listing languages taught including Japanese Chinese and English with reference to compulsory practice from the eight to the fourteen agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agena
Women’s Education Narrow at Some Schools
Women face limited access as several states restrict or close whole classes of schools. Individual institutions are more likely to exclude women than include them, reflecting varying barriers across regions and systems.
Methodist Church of Canada Quadrennium Growth
The Methodist church of Canada reports an increase of 25 822 members in the last quadrennium bringing total membership to 817 717. The data reflects expanding congregations and rising attendance across multiple ports and communities.
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Methodists of Canada
The
Methodist Church of Canada
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Ilinois
J. E. K. Hertick
County Institute
Illinois Happenings
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Canaan
Wnward
Ing
Ahan
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