Senator Vernon Senate Speech Sparks Woman Suffrage clash
Senator Morley Vernon faces disruption and a charged scene as Miss Marla Greene guides him to a pivotal senate speech on woman’s suffrage. Amid personal thoughts and fluttering nerves, he cites Bradwell and other acts, rallying support from colleagues and press while contemplating the political and romantic stakes.
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Morley Vernon
Vernon
Senate
Marla Greene
Chicago
House Resolution No. 19. Miss Greene
Miss Greene
Amelia
Hitons
Maria Greene
Amella
Milnois Senate
Ernor
Cho Ose
Mlinots Supreme Court
Bradwell
Illinois
Wilson
Castiglione
Statehouse
House
Associated Press
Doc” Ames
Earth
Ilium
Senate chamber entry interrupted by lieutenant governor moment
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Vernon entering the senate chamber and a lieutenant governor figure, hinting at a developing scene. The brief text preserves a sense of procedural gravity in a legislative setting with limited readable context.
Great Pro Consul Cromer on Missions in Egypt
Lord Cromer argues in Modern Egypt that missionaries philanthropists and reformers should have a fair field. Their intentions are excellent and they may do much good on a large scale even if their judgment is imperfect. Their enthusiasm could spur reforms beyond the cautious administrator's reach.
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Lord Cromer
Egypt
Jim Case of South Hollow tale and goat milk claim
A historic anecdote recalls a boastful ride with a stylish boss and a bystander who learns the narrator’s identity. The tale ends with a crude measure of speed before a line about three minutes making a mile. Separately, authorities note some say goat milk diets confer tuberculosis immunity.
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Jim Case
South Hollow
Illinois Happenings Highlights State Bank Permits
Springfield state auditor issued permits to organize two state banks with $50,000 capital. Shelbyville Loan and Trust Company lists W. S. Middlesworth J. C. Westervelt C. C. Scovie H. M. Scarborough and H. C. Tackett as holders. Farmers' State Bank of Palestine lists J. W. Leaverton Robert Fife and J. W. Wright as incorporators. Chicago reports wage-law enforcement against livery firms for employing boys under 16. Peoria previews bar association reforms led by Hiram T. Gilbert. Springfield notes on Judge Abner Smith’s pardon statement. Mount Sterling marks death of John A. Givens. La Grange hears talk on clergy training by O. F. Davis. Springfield skeleton finds on Fayette Avenue work site. Springfield jail escape by five with scissors and lead pipe. Chicago divorce of Elgar Crilly. Springfield citywide music ban in saloons. Chicago bets on horse racing case fines. Springfield delegates named for National Conference of Charities and Correction. Joliet to manufacture new dump car. Virden proclaims May 24 cleaning day.
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Springfield
McCullough
Shelbyville Loan and Trust Company of
Shelbyville
W. S. Middlesworth
J. C. Westervelt
C. C. Scovie
H. M. Scarborough
H. C. Tackett
Farmers’ State Bank of Palestine
J. W. Leaverton
Robert Fife
J. W. Wright
Chicago
Edward T. Davies
W. J. Gibbons
Cab Drivers’ Union
Ladts
Peoria
Illinois State Bar Association
Hiram T. Gilbert
Illinois
Abner Smith
Bank of America
Board of Pardons
Smith
Mount Sterling
John A. Givens
Mr. Givens
This
la Grange
O. F. Davis
Chicago Theological Seminary
General Congregational Association of Illinois
First Congregational Church
Fayette Avenue
Fayette
Lincoln Avenues
Morgan County
Jacksonville
Fd Ratlinn
Roy Berry
Oscar Berry
Peter Konrad
Tf. E. McCracken
Elgar Crilly
Daniel F. Crilly
Board of
South Park Commisioners
Judge Ball
Frances House Crilly
Fomer
Hume
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Deeneen
Col
Henry Davis
W. G. Graves
Bishop Osborne
B. R. Hieronymus
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Hier
Brand Wahitiocks
Leutenant-Gov
Aun
Libby
United States Bonds Oy
United States Floral Corporation
Pittsburg
Daisy Fly Killer
de Kalb
Bresklyn
New West
ST. Louis
Louis
Omar
Lovla
Blackmer & Post Pils Company
Bi. Louis
Sto. Washington Ave
Sth Street
Union Station
Tony Faust
Glacy & Watson Hotel Co
Eleter
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