Mine Sinks Engulf Cars Near Herrin on Big Muddy Land
Illinois state news reports Mine Sinks on the Big Muddy coal land east of Herrin, sinking pillars cause ground settles affecting Iron Mountain railroad tracks. A morning switch area saw cars drop with 18 feet to coal, land subsidence blamed on underground pillar pulling. Flora apple shipments continue though prices dampen demand, with 250 car loads moved and a forecast of 600. Coal industry in Tenth district remains healthy, led by Jackson county in production and mining activity. Lincoln, the Woman's Club, unveils a Tennessee marble fountain depicting an Indian woman and infant, cost 750, celebrated as artistic and useful by local club members.
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Herrin
Big Muddy
Lincoln
Woman's Club
Tennessee
Col Stephenson Dies Longtime City Leader
Col Ferdinand D Stephens son former mayor of Flora dies in Herndon Virginia after years as pension board review chief. Fire near Pomona Carbondale destroys Dr Stearns and Rogan stores and post office with $20 000 loss insured. Arthur McGinnis killed near his door by a Chicago Peoria St Louis train. Davenport league meeting signals 10 to 25 percent salary cuts for top players.
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F. D. Stephenson
Flora
Ferdinand D. Stephenson
Herndon
Stephenson
One Hundred and Fifty-second Infantry
Board of Review
Pension Department
Pomona
Carbondale
Dr. Stearns
Springfield
Arthur McGinnis
Chicago
Davenport
Taree I Baseball League
Murdered Chicago Official Shot by Italian Worker
William Cheney a prominent Lockport resident and Chicago sanitary district foreman was killed by Antoni Asfronta, an Italian worker he had discharged on Saturday. Asfronta approached from behind and shot Cheney through the heart.
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Chicago
William Cheney
Lockport
Sanitary District
Antoni Asfronta
Agfronta
Cheney
Reduced Passenger Rates to 2 Cents in Unregulated Territory
The Central Passenger association will implement a 214 cent fare on November 1 across its territory east of Illinois where state legislatures have not set a maximum. In other items, Harrisburg man William Fairbank, 24, drowned after falling into a reservoir at the electric light plant at night. Effingham youth Joseph Koester, 18, found dead near home. likely accidental gun discharge during a hunt. Louis Schriver, of Ewing, found dead in his room. coroner cites heart disease. relatives unnamed.
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Chicago
Central Passenger Association
Mllnois
Harrisburg
William Fairbank
Stonefort
Effingham
Joseph Koester
Ewing
Louis Schriver
Mr. Schriver
City Ownership Repudiated Across the Midwest
Investigations show municipal ownership failures echo across Omaha and other cities. In Indiana and Ohio, city utilities revert to private firms as taxes rise and services lag. Westward readers reject socialist marketing and demand private control, citing higher rents, mismanagement, and political patronage. Municipal projects face widespread scrutiny and backlash.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Omaha
Towa
Middle West
Towana
Muncie
Ind
Sias
Richmond
Logansport
Marion
Indiana
Hamilton
Ohio
Milwaukee
Paterson
N. J
Chicago
Pellmell
Middle
West
Europe
McClellan
New York’ City
Open Air Work for Women at Colorado Ranch
Mrs. A. G. Conreid operates a Colorado ranch where wild flowers are gathered and pressed for souvenirs and menu cards. The open air work has drawn teachers and other women with nervous troubles, offering a chance to earn a living and regain health.
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A. G. Conreid
Colorado
Cure for eczema praised by Camden woman
Emma White of 641 Cherrier Place Camden New Jersey says six months of eczema plagued her body and feet and she tried three doctors. Cuticura cleaned her face and body and she now has clear skin. She urges others to try Cuticura and shares her gratitude.
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Emma White
Cherrier Place
Camden, N. J
Butter and brandied cherries among national society women
In a slice of social life, prominent women vie in home duties. Mrs Philander C Knox sends butter to Mrs Roosevelt from Valley Forge farm. Mrs Roosevelt replies with brandied cherries for intimates and the Episcopal Home for Old People in Washington. Mrs Bonaparte preserves mangoes. The piece also extolls proper laundering and strong Defiance Starch to improve household fabrics.
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Philander C. Knox
New York Police Matrons Patrol With 71 Women Force
New York reports 71 women on the police force known locally as police matrons. The city highlights female officers serving in roles and duties across precincts.
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New York
Russians Propose Salvage of Crimean Treasure
The Russian Admiralty at Sebastopol now proposes to entrust the task of recovering the treasure buried in Balaclava Bay during the Crimean War to a Russian salvage syndicate, aiming to give work to a Russian company after last year’s failed attempt.
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Balaclava Bay
Sebastopol
Defiance Starch Promises Smooth Shirt Waist Finish
The advertisement touts Defiance Starch for home laundering of shirt waists, claiming smoothness, proper stiffness, and less wear. It contrasts with steam laundries and notes a nonstick finish, urging trust in God to avoid worry. It cites a 16 oz cast and features a Tennyson quote.
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Llinois State
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Johnson
Massac
Pulaski
Pope
Saline
Union
Williamson
Jamson County
Cutiura
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Cardus
Ellen Gilbert
Villa Ridge, Ill
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Gufornia
God
Tennyson
Putnam
Megang Co
Unionvilles Missouri
Welldongston
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Trousseau
Winchester
Gore
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