Must Be A Step Forward In Troy Street Railway Deal
Saturday May 13 1905 reports Troy city council will hold a special session Tuesday to consider a petition from the Troy and Suburban Railroad Company for a franchise to construct and maintain a street railway over certain streets. The article notes district sentiment is not unanimous and urges careful deliberation to protect public and private interests, echoing Davy Crockett’s caution to be sure right before acting. It praises the company’s past dealings with sister cities as liberal and progressive and urges Troy to respond responsibly.
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City Council of
Troy
Troy & Suburban Railroad Company
City of
Davy Crockett
Town betterment as a path to civic pride and progress
The passage argues that striving for town improvement yields civic pride and better citizens. It notes that pride in home enhances willingness to contribute, and that attractive surroundings provide moral uplift, with a well-formed town using mature art influencing individuals positively.
Electric road for Troy signals new era of growth
The inter urban electric road is expected to spark town improvement and industrial development in Troy beyond expectations. A wave of progress is anticipated with the trolley’s arrival, marking a significant future reference point for the town.
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Troy
Illinois Legislature Adjourns After Bursting Final Session
The Illinois Legislature adjourned at 4 50 o clock last Sunday morning. In the closing hours a rush of business led to the passage of no less than 100 bills in the final 24 hours. The state seeks stricter enforcement and compliance of existing statutes rather than new laws.
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Illinois
City seeks dog fighting ban for public square
A note on Troy’s ordinance against man fighting suggests advancing to a dog fighting ban in the public square, reflecting a modernization of local rules to cover animal cruelty. The piece argues for extending prohibitions to include dog fighting in shared spaces.
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Troy
Times
Strawberry Boxes Grow Halfway to Maturity This Season
Intelligence suggests many strawberry boxes are more than half-grown this season, a finding welcomed by observers. The piece notes a general disdain for persistent complainers and ends with a quip about enforcing laws being the best way to repeal them.
Chicago Electric Surplus Bill One of the Measures That Won
Springfield May 8 The Forty fourth general assembly adjourned sine die after passing over 100 bills. The final hours featured tense scenes, a contested bulk sales vote, and the Speaker’s final gavel strike at 4 45 a m. Governor Deneen attended as the chamber cleared out amid applause and ceremonial gifts. The omnibus appropriation bill carried 8 767 584 dollars.
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Chicago
Springfield
General Assembly
Senate
House
Shurtleff
House Slow Assembly Ends With Gas Price Bill Vote
The house labored through three sessions until sun-up approving senate amendments to a gas pricing law and surplus city electric plant sale. Arnold pushed a joint resolution to auction or sell the Illinois and Michigan canal section between Joliet and Chicago. Galleries filled as Governor and Mrs. Deneen attended the final session.
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House
Senate
Arnold
Linois and Michigan
JoHet
Chicago
Shanahan
Cook
Shurtleff
Amenities of the Last Session Lively farewell to Speaker Shurtleff
The Utah house ends its session with Trautmann leading a tribute to Speaker Shurtleff. Gifts include a life sized oak portrait, two silver chests, and a Lincoln spoon. Minority leader Tippitt presents a gold watch to Thomas Tippitt. Lobbyists are expelled as the body clamps down on influence on the floor.
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Trautmann
Shanahan
Lindly
Allen
Shurtleff
Judge Lindly
Gray
Thomas Tippitt
Pattison
McKinley
Cook
Williams
Williamson
John Reeve
Harlan
Haines
Tippitt
House Debates Amid Fast-Paced Voting Session
The house conducted rapid business passing many bills while killing others such as the board of trade bill. Disorder rose, the chair threatened to adjourn sine die, and lobbyists drew reprimands from the speaker amid active lobbying.
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House
Board of Trade
Local Option Defeated as Assembly Closes for Session
The night session ended with the local option bill defeated after the speaker refused to bring it up. A League campaign across the state will accuse him of aiding liquor dealers. Members worked until early Sunday, adjourning the Forty-fourth General Assembly around 11:50 p.m. and the Senate at 3:15 a.m. Sunday.
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Solons
Senate
House
General Assembly
Andersonville
Quincy
Vicksburg
Sta
Department of Forestry
University of Illinois
State Board of Arbitration
Industrial Home For the
Blind
Illinois Corn Growers’ Association
League
Terrific Race With Death
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa Florida recalls a fearful race with death caused by liver trouble and heart disease. After trying various doctors and medicines he found relief with Electric Bitters, reporting a complete recovery in three days. Available at S Kingston's drug store for 50 cents.
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Ralph F. Fernandez
Tampa
Fla
S. Kingston
Dr King’s New Life Pills and Hollister Tea Ad
When the body is cleared for action by Dr King’s New Life Pills health blooms in cheeks eyes and muscles. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for children and adults claiming strength and health with a 35 cent price. Sanford’s Writing Inks offered at THE CALL office.
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Cross
Hollister
S. Kingston
Rocky Mountain
Sanford
Merry Jests to Make Life Brighter Cartoon Dialogue
A lighthearted comic exchange features Sponger and Moneybags arguing over gloves while Ally Sloper and Willie exchange breakfast remarks. The snippet blends humor and social satire across ragged daily humor strips.
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Parker
McCumber
Hartley
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Deneen
Assembly
Ture
State of Illinois
Aen Tattielntnara
McCormick
Rmick
Robt
Morriss
Aan
Saltee Nin Hya DS As
Chris. Busse
Wm. Kueker
Prop
Peterman Building
West Market Street
Sponger
Mr. Moneybags
Moneybags
Ally Sloper
Willie
Detroit
G. A. Voblker
E. D. Joseph
Teamsater
Louis Butcher
C. E. McKittrick
Yal J Jved
Hames W. Hubbell
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