Board Abolished After Thirteen Years Of Transit Work
The rapid transit railroad commissioners adjourned without date and will cease to exist Monday, replaced by the public utilities commission. The board’s key achievement was planning and building the subway with expenditures surpassing 100 million dollars. Members Alexander B.E. Grrr and John H.W. Stalpin spoke emotionally at the final meeting. Governor Hughes may appoint utilities commissioners who have not been publicly discussed.
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Board of Rapid Transit Railroad Commissioners
New Public Utilities Commission
Rapid Transit Board
Alesxander BE. Grr
John HW. Stalin
Hughes
Utilities Commission
Alleged Train Wreckers Taken in Wilkes‑Barre Case
Lehigh Valley railroad detectives arrested Michael Sobol and Michael Fidgcock in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on charges of attempting to wreck a passenger train by piling stones on the track. A woodchopper found and removed the obstruction. The men were held after a hearing and committed to jail. authorities say revenge motivated the alleged act.
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Wilkes-arre
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Michael Sobol
Michael
Eighty‑one year old groom to wed again in Chicago
Ossian Guthrie, an 81 year old mechanical engineer and geologist, will marry his fifth wife Mrs Elizabeth F Flower, 71, of 122 Forty‑second place, next Monday night in Chicago. All four of his previous wives are deceased.
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Chicago
Ossian Guthrie
Elizabth F. Flower
Assembly approves direct election of U.S. senators
Madison Wisconsin June 29 the assembly passes senate resolution for election of United States senators by direct vote by a 69 to 3 margin.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Senate
United States
Weather forecast for the Midwest and Great Lakes
The forecast covers Illinois and Indiana with generally fair skies and slightly warmer temperatures. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin are also generally fair and warmer, and Iowa is expected to be fair.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Towa
Markets Echo Mixed in Chicago Grain and Livestock Quotations
Chicago quotations show wheat, corn, oats moving in narrow ranges with Sept and Dec futures. Pork and lard futures edge higher on supply concerns while cash grain prices list No. 2 red and No. 1 northern wheat, No. 2 yellow corn, and various white and mixed oats readings. East Buffalo reports slower cattle, steady hogs, and firm spring lambs as buyers and sellers adjust to demand.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ouly
Ilino's
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Punning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Elsie and Fred Defy Father in New York Wedding Plan
Elsie Kingston and Fred Denton flee by train to New York after her father declares he will not allow their marriage. Denton reveals he has earned a medical post and profits from Aurora stocks, while Kingston confronts the couple and watches the ceremony where Elsie is given away by her father at the Little Church Around the Corner.
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Elsie
Fred Denton
Cedar Glens
Kensett
Bones
Denton
Fred
Aurora
M. D
New York
Father
Wilson Avenue
Woodlawn
O. K
New York Express
Elsie Kingston
Fred Denton Switl
Denton Tender
Kingston
Woodlawn Sanitarium
Lent
Equally Delightful Wink Sparks Jealousy Tale
A humorous dialogue reveals a woman preferring devoted attention from the man she chooses while another girl desires the attention given to someone else, highlighting playful jealousy and competition.
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L'Red
Glayds
Wisconsin Grain and Stock Firm Aids Mail Fraud Case
Lewin A Wood George W Wood Ernes D Tutle and Martin P Quigley were arrested on warrants charging use of the United States mails for fraud. Warranted co defendants include Charles T Kelley Clinton D Phelps and F I Barnsberger. They pleaded not guilty and posted bail. The scheme involved the Wisconsin Grain and Stock Co and the Superior Board of Trade.
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St. Paul
Lewin A. Wood
George W. Wood
Ernes D. Tutle
Martin P. Quigley
United States
Marsils
Charles T. Kelley
Clintond. Phelps
F. I. Barnsberger
Superior
Wis
Spencer
W. M. Ketchum
Chicago
Wisconsin Grain and Stock Company
Roberts Street
Th Superior Board of Trade
United States Mail
Man in Perfect Health Credits Foley's Kidney Cure
A Branchton Pennsylvania man cites Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for his prior incapacity to work and even tie his shoes. He reports becoming a “new man” after using six bottles and wishes success to Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by all druggists.
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L. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
GovernmentError Report Caps Losses At 342000
The record of losses alleged from the operations of the concern is reported to total 342000. The document cites the amount as the current figure, with potential further adjustments pending fuller accounting and review by authorities.
Michigan National Guard Faces Dissolution Under New Bill
Lansing June 29 Attorney General Bird declares that once Governor Warner signs the military reorganization bill the Michigan National Guard will cease to exist. The act would supersede current law requiring re appointments, re elections, and re enlistment of all officers and men, with uncertainty about governor's sign and possible reorganizational steps pending.
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Lansing
Mich
Warner
National Guard of
Michigan
Bird
Llaw
National Guard
State Military Board
Harrah
The Origin of Single Combat and a Cedar Grove Miracle
Louis J. Meader notes in Century on historic duels and the wager of battle while a Cedar Grove man, Geo H. Parris, is praised in a letter for liver and kidney relief after using Electric Bitters, with Stewart's Pharmacy promoting the remedy.
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David
Goliath
Mohammed
Louis J. Meader
Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Stewart
Vacation Tours Offer Bargain Excursions nationwide
The Iowa Central Ry announces reduced summer excursion rates to eastern resorts and to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Utah, California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31, 1907 with liberal stopovers and flexible routes. Inquiries to A. B. Cutts, G P T A, Minneapolis.
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Iowa Central Ry
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
South Dakota
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
Minneapolis
Minn
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Chicago Grain
All Grocers
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Bruty’s Livery Stable
Payne‘Bros
Frank Bruty, JR
Maras
Scientific Haran
Bendcomels Illustrated Weekly
Worvat
GM Co
Broadway
Bright
The
Eldorado
Just
Lombardo’s
North Side
Estes Coteun Poe
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
Detroit, Mich
Jonn K. Steen
E. Madison
Iowa
Vrooman
J. K. Steen
Hanberlaing
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