Graft Officials To Be Ousted In Illinois Central Probe
Rumor says more former Illinois Central officials will be drawn into a graft bill of accounting following a long conference with President J T Harahan Special Attorney Murray Nelson and vice presidents Park and Blewett Lee in Chicago. More than a dozen officials have recently been discharged.
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Chicago
J.T. Harahan
Hiinois Central Railroad
Europe
Murray Nelson
Park
Blewett Lee
Miinois Central
Former Chicagoan dies from gasoline stove explosion injuries
Laporte Ind July 13 Mrs E B Weed 35 formerly Miss Mattie Walton of Chicago died from burns after a gasoline stove exploded She was the daughter of Mrs C D Hess past president of the Woman's Relief Corps department of Indiana Her stepfather the late C D Hess was an opera and theatrical man aged She was well known in Indiana Mastern Star circles.
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Laporte
Ind
E. B. Weed
Mattie Walton
Chicago
Burns
C. D. Hess
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of
Indiana
C. D Hess
Uncle Walt the Port Philosopher
A historical excerpt presents Walt Mason reflecting on hard labor and poverty in yesteryear. He recalls toil with pick and shovel, meager rations, and sleeping on straw while writing verses for pay. The piece contrasts hunger and weariness with his later fame and warnings about lost blessings.
Tower of London described as historic fortress and royal chapel site
The Tower of London stands on the Thames north bank near central London. It spans about twelve acres and is ringed by a broad moat and high walls with towers. The White Tower houses the Norman chapel and served as the Plantagenet court, while St. Peter’s chapel, the Jewel Office, and the horse armory showcase royal artifacts and armor. Anne Boleyn’s beheading site is marked in the court.
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Tower of
London
England
Thames
William the Conqueror
Plantagenet Kings
St. Peter's Chapel
Horse Armory
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Tower of London
Boston Herald
Hermann Elected Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks
Garry Hermann of Cincinnati was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks by acclamation at the grand lodge session in Detroit. Other officers elected by acclamation include grand treasurer Edward Leach of New York City and grand ruler P H Shields of Plattsburg West Virginia. Atlantic City was chosen for the next convention.
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Detroit
Garry” Hermann
Cincinnati
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
Edward Leach
New York City
P. H. Shields
Plattsburg
W. Va
Atlantic City
The Weather Forecast Update
The forecast calls for today showers with fair conditions tomorrow. Temperatures remain mild with light winds across the region.
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Washington, D
Iowa
Pfair
Tadianha
Fair
Markets Record Live Stock Prices Across Regions
Chicago receipts for cattle hogs and sheep show mixed prices with heavy to prime cattle at 8.15 to 9.60, hogs 7.50 to 9.25, and lambs 7.00 to 7.25. Omaha and East Buffalo markets report firmer cattle values, lower hogs, and mixed sheep prices amid active trade and regional shifts.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
Farm Folk Seek Peaceful Ways in Roaring Past
A historical poem reflects a farmer's return to rural life seeking harmony away from harsh city days. It contrasts past tensions with a calm present, emphasizing simple labor and community.
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Jef
Jeff
Lampton
New York World
Wireless Invention Aims to Control Air Ships by Ether
London reports a new wireless control system by T. R. Phillips of Liverpool. He demonstrates with a 20 foot Zeppelin and claims the device can steer airships and planes by etheric electricity, with potential for aerial torpedoes and remote flower drops or explosives. A government review is expected. A separate test shows heart diagnosis by telephone over 100 miles using a magnifying telephone stethoscope.
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Phillips
London
Manchester
Paris
Berlin
Sydney Brown
Kilmainham Gaol Closed After Long Irish History
Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin is formally out of commission and unlikely to reopen. The historic prison housed many Irish political figures including Parnell during 1881 82 and played a central role in coercion era negotiations. Kilmainham’s closure follows a long decline in crime and inmates and reflects changes in governance.
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Dublin
Kilmainharm
Kilmainham
Gladstone
Parnell
Ireland
Unionist Party
Foster
Karl Cowper
Earl Spencer
Lord Frederick Cavendish
Woman to Run for Governor in New Hampshire
Mrs. Marilla M. Ricker, noted New Hampshire attorney, announces a gubernatorial candidacy. She has been a pioneer as the first woman admitted to the state bar and once sought a diplomatic post, applying to President McKinley for minister to Colombia.
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Concord
Marilla M. Ricker
New Hampshire
Colonel Ingersoll
Miona stomach tablets advertised relief for indigestion
A testimonial from Hiram Shultz of Watseka Illinois dated July 27 praises Miona stomach tablets for instant relief and claims regular use cures indigestion, gas, sour stomach, and nervousness with promised money back. The notice notes availability from druggists and Lemmon's Pharmacy and Booth's Pills touted for constipation.
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Hiram Shultz
Watseka, Ill
Lemmon
Booth
Skin Diseases Readily Cured by a Simple Home Treatment
A pharmacist touts ZEMO as a scientific liquid cure for skin and scalp diseases including blackheads pimples dandruff tetter and ring worm. The ad claims ZEMO draws out germs and poisons to surface for a complete cure and offers proof of cures. It also promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and lists Lenmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as sources.
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Mollie McRaney
Prentiss
Miss
Foley
Mr. Mcklhioney
Zemo
McElhinney
Lenmon
McElhinney Drug Co
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Washington
Office
East Main Street
Washington, No. 6
Mutual
Weather Forecast
Rock Island
J. J
Grier Hotel Co
Rock Island Depot
Hotel Colenso
Levi Anderson
Mart Anderson
Arch McCulley
Frank
J.D. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
Bright
Lemmen
Pharmiacy
Chichester
Bares
Brlaists
Harahan
Ilinois
Central
E., B. Weed
Laporte, Ind
Walt
Walt Mason
George Mat
Garry Hermann
Farmer Jeffries
Jett
Mack
Johnson
Farmer Jeff
Liverpool
Will
the Bourne
Pamous
Kilraiam
Hyome
Irving
Poley
McElthinney Drug Co
Geo. Peck
South Dakota
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Capital
S. A. White
Sam Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Rock Island Lines
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Spencer Bros
South Avenue
Bine
Flock Island
Golden State Lim
Sun
Mail and Lex
Westwald
Golkien State
Sno Am
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
E. J. Harmeier
North Side Square
Butterfield & Frame
Cral's
Towa
Eficher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Dewry
Lawyer
Otary
Washington, Ia
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Lawyers
Opposite Journal Office
W. M. Keeley
D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
Over Crail
Pabales
D. F. Macon
Macon
St. P
Lo'west Lim
Chicago Moise
Milwaukee Moise
Bremen
Tre
Mason City Mail
Twih Chiea Lim
Eastbou
Peoria Express
Peoria Lim
A. B. Cutts
T. Minneapo
Lil
Brighton
Minn
Dr. D. Arthaud
Kirksville School
Nice
W. M. Terry
West
Washington Street
Washington, Lowa
Ray H. Dean
Kye
Far
Glasses Pfipter
Cook & Sherman
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