Police Probe Reads Into City Immortality Money
Chicago civil service commission will investigate claims the police department took protection money from dives and gambling houses across the city. Captain Gibbons testified taking 2500 dollars for ex mayor Joanne’s re election support and denied knowledge of protective practices. The commission adjourned noting other witnesses would be compelled to testify on protection payments.
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Chicago
Police Department of
Civil Service Commission
Gibbons
Central Police Station
Joanne
Commission
Police Department
Illinois Supreme Court Invalidates Mueller Act on Street Car Financing
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the Mueller act unconstitutional, voiding a $75,000 street railway financing plan for Chicago. The act would have allowedCertificates to be repaid from surplus earnings but exceeded municipal borrowing limits. The measure, adopted in 1904, faced prior lower court support before appeal.
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Springfield
Supreme Court of Illinois
Chi
City ci
Chanute parade of Sunday school pupils winds through business section
In Chanute Kansas on Sunday more than 1500 Sunday school pupils and teachers marched along the business district. The parade was led by about 100 mothers pushing baby carriages, creating a notable procession through the town.
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Chanute
Kan
The
Parade Feature Debuts at State Sunday School Convention
The convention opened with nearly 1,500 delegates attending as a parade becomes a new feature expected to become permanent across the state event.
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and surrounding states
The forecast covers Illinois Indiana and surrounding states through 8 PM. Partly cloudy with possible showers in south and central portions. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin look generally fair with little temperature change and variable winds. Iowa outlook is threatening with little temperature change.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
New Governor Installed in Porto Rico Ceremony
Regis H. Post was inaugurated governor of Porto Rico succeeding Beekman Winthrop who retires to become assistant secretary of the treasury in Washington. The Municipal theater crowd heard Secretary Taft in attendance with Mrs. Winthrop and Mrs. Taft. Taft’s party sailed home on the Mayflower after a large farewell crowd.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Regis H. Post
Beekman Winthrop
Whitside and Donovan Obtain Marriage License in Marion
Fred Whitside, 21, of Pittsburg, and Miss Fannie Donovan, 37, of Chicago, secured a marriage license in Marion Ohio. Whitside stands 4 feet 11 inches and weighs 83 pounds. his bride matches in height but weighs 100 pounds. They plan to marry today at the local vaudeville theater.
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Marion
Fred Whitside
Pittsburg
Fannie Donovan
Chicago
Whitside
Tufts College Dean R Shipman Resigns After 43 Years
Announcement from Boston states Professor R Shipman resigns as dean of Tufts faculty effective May 1. Shipman has served on the Tufts faculty for forty three years.
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Boston
R. Shipman
Tufts College
Dean Shipman
Tufts
Ancient Order of United Workmen Ousted in Ohio
The Ancient Order of United Workmen was ousted from Ohio on the petition of Attorney General Ellis. The action was announced in Columbus on April 19 and removes the fraternal organization from the state law.
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A. O. U. W. Insurance
Columbus
Order of United Workmen
Ellis
Trains 29 and 30 to be discontinued on new timetable
Rock Island announces changes with a new time card. Trains 29 and 30 will be taken off next Sunday, and No. 3 will be lengthened to depart at 7:00 a.m. arriving Kansas City 8:20 p.m. No. 4 keeps its schedule. Branch No. 213 will delay to 10:05 a.m. Firefly service not yet cut. Local malls and Chicago mail will shift accordingly. Small ads note music store sale.
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H. W. Russel
Rock Island
Kansas City
el Paso
No. 3
No. 4
Chicago Mail
Presbyterian Choir Meets Tonight at Saint Church
The Presbyterian church choir will convene at 8 o'clock this evening at the church. Mr. Rogers, first tenor of the Iowa City Male quartet, will attend to meet the choir. All members are urged to be present. L. D. Young, Pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
Rogers
Iowa City
L. D. Young
William Essley Improved After Illness
The many friends of William Essley will be glad to learn that his condition is much improved today. He has been quite sick for some time, and it is hoped that his recovery will be speedy.
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William Essley
Meeting Change for Fortnightly Club Postponed
Notice that the Fort nightly club meeting at the Academy chapel is postponed. The physicians and teachers meeting is rescheduled for next Friday evening.
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Academy Chapel
Mrs Owen McKevitt Hosts St James Sewing Circle Day
Mrs Owen McKevitt hosted the St James Sewing circle yesterday with members meeting at J C Swift’s home then visiting the McKevitt residence. A noon dinner for about ten guests, afternoon sewing, and a delightful luncheon before departure marked the enjoyable day.
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Owen McKevitt
St. James
J. C Swift
McKevitt
British Envoy Bryce Warns U S Against Colonial Subservience
James Bryce ambassador from Great Britain addressed a banquet of the Transatlantic Society of America in Philadelphia on April 19. He argued that if the United States had remained a colonial ward of England under Roosevelt era policy the nation would have faced continued subservience and limited independence.
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Philadelphia
James Bryce
Great Britain
Transatlantic Society of America
United States
England
Roosevelt
If Nations United, Slavery Might Have Ended Quicker
Ambassador Byrcee argues that unification would slow economic development but shorten conflict and slavery. He suggests a united, less divided country would face fewer railroads and internal disputes, reducing the need for a strong executive era. Roose velt would lack a need for vast military mobilization.
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Byrcee
United States
Roosevelt
University of Wisconsin Sees $400000 Discrepancy
Report of a $400000 discrepancy in UW accounts circulated in Madison. Regents hired a New York expert months ago. his review found no misappropriation but admitted mischarged investments. President Van Hise went to the state house to explain the details.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University Regents
New York
Regents
van Hise
State House
SLE BEGS FOR A WORD New York Believed to marry in hospital
Miss Elizabeth Garvey of Chicago waits at Bellevue for word from her gravely ill fiancé William G. Morgan that he consents to their marriage. A clergyman stands by as doctors restrict visitors and arrange to notify her when he regains consciousness.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Elizabeth Garvey
Chicago
William G. Morgan
Mighty Dangerous Scrap Iron Found at Columbus Plant
In Columbus Ohio on April 19 a loaded four inch shell was discovered among scrap at the Jeffrey Manufacturing company plant. A long strike of molders has hit the plant but the superintendent says he believes the shell was placed there by accident.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jeffrey Manufacturing Company
Doctor claims alcohol injections cure neuralgia after five years
Berlin report from the medical congress states Dr. Schlosser found alcohol injections best for neuralgia after five years of testing. The treatment succeeded in 202 cases where other remedies failed.
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Berlin
Medical Congress
Schlosser
Dayton Doctor Haugh Executed for Family Murder
Dr Oliver Crook Haugh of Dayton was hanged by electricity in the Ohio Penitentiary annex after being convicted of killing his father mother and brother in Dayton on the night of November 4 1905.
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Columbus
Oliver Crook Haugh
Dayton
Ohio Penitentiary
McClellan Statue Unveiling Set For May 248
The Society of the Army of the Potomac designates May 248 for the unveiling of the McClellan statue in Washington. In Seattle, the Central Labor Council condemns Roosevelt’s reference to Moyer and Haywood as undesirables.
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Society of the Army of the Potomac
McClellan
Washington
Seattle
Central Labor Council
Roosevelt
Moyer and Haywood
Caner Music Co Teases Closeout at 10 Cents Per Copy
A local ad notes a large sale of music at ten cents per copy this Saturday. Caner Music Co. promotes clearance of a large stock described as good 25 cent titles available for limited time.
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Caner Music Co
County News Notices and Church Services
Mt. Pleasant visitor Mr. Gloeckler calls in town. Mrs. David Young of Bedford departs for Lone Tree to visit her daughter. Washington residents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Yard host visitors. Mrs. Rev. J. S Cotton and others travel to Washington. Presbyterian service in morning only. United Presbyterian service at 11 with Rev. W G Robertson. Methodist service at 11 and 7 30 with Rev. Mr. Myers. Union service of all churches in evening led by Rev. J H Kech.
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Gloeckler
Mt. Pleasant
David Young
Bedford
Iowa
Frank
Lone Tree
Arthur Yard
Washington
E. J. Davidson
Rev. J. S Cotton
C. E. Anderson
G. W. Nickolaus
G. F. Pulsifer
Presbyterian
J. S. Cotton
United Presbyterian
W. G. Robertson
Methodist
Mr. Myers
J. H. Kech
Young Baptists Plan Ice Social This Month
Westchester reports the Baptist church youth group will host an ice social in April to raise funds and foster fellowship. Organizers invite families and neighbors to attend for games, music, and refreshments.
Cream Social at New Ralston Hardware Store
John Hanna John Woods and Dr Kilgore traveled to Crawfordville this morning. Al Augustine stayed in Delta on business. Mrs Robert Crawford recovering from a paralytic stroke is improving and able to talk. West Chester residents advance town projects with several new buildings planned this spring.
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New Ralston
John Hanna
John Woods
Kilgore
Crawfordville
al Augustine
Delta
Robert Crawford
Ainsworth Community Notes Include Service and Visits
April reports show Mrs W T Hollen returning home after visiting her mother Mrs Kate Gray. Mrs J I McCreedy had a successful operation at Mercy hospital Iowa City on Tuesday. Baptist ladies spent yesterday with Mrs A B Moore. Homer Coppock returned to Washington after visiting friends. J C Sullivan of Burlington arrived to handle business here. M E church to hold final quarterly communion service as workers plan to tear the church down next week. Presiding Elder T J Myers will deliver the sermon at the closing services. Jas Palmer of the C R I P municipal legal department in Des Moines visited Dr A J Laird yesterday.
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W. T. Hollen
Perlee
Kate Gray
J. I. McCreedy
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ladies of the Baptist Society
A. B. Moore
Homer Coppock
Washington
J. C. Sullivan
Burlington
M. E
T. J. Myers
Jas. Palmer
Mes Moines
A. J. Laird
Local notes from Wellman and surrounding area
April 18 reports residents in the region visiting and working. Fd Romine returns from a trip below Skunk river while Clum Mahaffee handles affairs here. Green family transacts business in Wellman. A new boy arrives at Julius Millar’s home. Walter Furman and family visit Nira. M. E. Crossett tiles his farm. John Polton moves to Mart Me’s house.
Pleasant Hill Social News Update
Pleasant Hill residents share visits and gatherings. Mrs. John Pratt visits West Chester sister. Local families including Pratt, Miller, McBride, McGinnis, Easter, Kep hart, Kephart and Caldwell attend weekend visits and a surprise eighteenth birthday for Perry Kephart.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised as Safe and Sure
Comment from W F Gaston of Pasco Georgia extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for whooping cough and other illnesses. The note states the medicine is safe and reliable and available for sale by Cook and Sherman in the area.
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W. F. Gaston
Pasco
Cook & Sherman
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