Washington Letter on Printing Office Reforms and Miller Case
Washington correspondents report President Roosevelt backing reforms at the Government Printing Office. Unions influence seen in labor disagreements over Miller, Palmer, and Post Office bindings. Expect movement from cellar to attic as government works toward businesslike efficiency. Public Printer and Bristow actions, indictments, and cabinet clashes noted amid Washington heat and looming congressional sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Government Printing Office
William Miller
Washington
Roosevelt
Miller
Public Service
Census Bureau
Merriam
Aoon
Bureau
Congress
Post Office Department
Palmer
Union
Bristow
Oyster Bay
Payne
New England
Administration Building at St Louis Exposition
The Administration Building of the World’s Fair in St Louis is the centerpiece of seven new structures in the Washington University group to become the university’s permanent home. Built in Tudor style, the 325 by 114 foot H shaped edifice features a 77 foot tower with four octagonal turrets, a grand arch doorway, and a 50 by 264 foot terrace approached by granite steps. Constructed of pink Missouri granite with Bedford limestone trim, it cost 250000 and is fireproof, housing President Francis and several executive departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Washington University Group
England
Henry VIII
University
Missouri
Bedford
Indiana
Francis
Busch Hall
Liggett Hall
Comgresa
A New Trick Stolen Silver Half Dollar Trick
A local note describes a trick involving a silver half dollar and a masking liquid to vanish a figure of an eagle, warning the set out will disappear along with the thief. Heinecke's cigars are advertised as home and union made, with Rex highlighted for home pews in Tak Cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Heinecke
Court House Items Highlight Edwardsville Injunction Dissolution
Edwardsville court week records show dissolution of injunction against American Bottom Oil Co and Ferdin and Keller Sr. New circuit cases include City of Edwardsville versus Banner Clay Works and a divorce case Mary L. McArney versus Arthur V. McArney. Probate proceedings list numerous estates, guardianships, and final reports with awards and discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bottom Oil Co
Ferdinand Keller, Sr
Moore
Edwardsville
NEW Circuit Court
City of
Banner Clay Works
Mary L. McArney
Stallings
Arthur V. McArney
Litchfield
Collinsville
Anton Gaizat
Kleisner
Probate actions and executors named in multiple estates
Deceased Peter Gaizat and John F. Lang estates seek letters testamentary with appointees and bonds. Emma Engelhart and Julia McKee among executrix and administratrix named with bond details. Julia McKee, Nancy McKee, Sophia Lucker, and August Schultze probate actions noted with witnesses, adjourned dates, and private sale of personal property authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Engelhart
Julia McKee
Joseph Edmonds
William Olive
Nancy McKee
Sophia Lucker
W. M. Warnock
George Hotz
Will
W. Louis Lueker
H. F. W. Lueker
Emma Lueker
Carl Risler
A. Schultze
Wm. Schultze
August Schultze
Property deeds list transfers in Troy and Upper Alton
A long sequence of real estate transfers recorded including W W Jarvis and wife to R F Au w arter, lots in Hassinger Place Troy for 200. Herman Wehmeyer to Metz heirs, same area for 200. Metz heirs to August Droll, lots 24 25 and out lot 14 Troy for 300. Schultze to Mary Riebold partial Troy property for 2500. Schuler to W Mon tooth tract in sec 4-3-7 for 190. Bertino tract in sec 12-3-8 for 500. Donk Bros Coal & Coke to Trustees Schools three tracts in sec 11-3-8 conditional 51. Western Military Academy to John Lageman lot 2 block 46 Salu add Upper Alton 725. Caroline Joesting guardian to Madison Coal Co coal under ney sets sec 3-3-8 1125. Worden heirs add Worden lot 2 block 4 75. Lanterman family various tracts in sections 15 16 8 with values up to 8000. Eliza Lanterman to Wm H Lanterman quit claim 1 reserving 1000?. E A Lanterman to Wm H Lanterman deed sec 16 31-. Banner Clay Works four tracts in sec 10 48 for 3200. Sarah Mitchell to Chas W Schelbe tract in northwest corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Jarvis
R. FL Auwarter
Hassinger Place
Troy
Herman FE
Wehmeyer
Herman Metz
August Droll
Gonterman
Chas. Schultze
Mary K. Riebold
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Trustees Schools
Western Military Academy
John Lageman
Salu
Upper Alton
Caroline Joesting
Guardian, Et al
Madison Coal Co
Ney
Bernice Worden
Alto
W. Bartlett
Worden
Wm. H. Lanterman
Edward A. Lanterman
Roadway
H. Lanterman
John B. Lanterman
Eliza Lanterman
Real Estate Transfers and Notices in Collinsville Area
A scan of deeds shows multiple transfers in Collinsville and nearby towns with prices from 25 to 3150 dollars. Transactions include lots in Central and Montvue additions, minerals under parcels, and interest in the Wing Land Syndicate estate. Also listed are assorted individual property moves in Worden Worden Marine St. Louis Highland Lebanon and Litchfield. An advertisement urges use of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets through Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Flannery
Collinsville
Kohady Jamison
Arthur D. Stevene
St. Louis
Dora Hughes
St. Louisa
William E. Fleshman
Nellie G. Cottle
George Miller
Litchfield
Mary Manville
Marine
Howard R. Weber
Highland
Ida Mahler
Marcus Reis
St Louisa
Emma Mick
Troy James Rowney
Lebanon
Lydia McDaniel
Joseph Hickey
Lizzie Holzgang
John Lucker
Worden
Cecelia Evans
Harry W. Bryan
Russell Anna L. Robinson
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jatat
Tak Cave
Alreult
John E. Hillskotter
Jacques Delport
Walter W. Wood
Jacob Whyers
Julius Fritsch
Eva Holtz
Anna
Franziska Stolze
Martin C. J. Ambrosius
John Weber
Mary, Fannie
Agnes Jackson
Geneva
Walter L. Eichmann
Joseph Eichman
Abbie Eichman
J. J. Nichols
Jennie B. Baker
H. S. Baker
Chas Schott
Chartlea Kinnard
F. Gottlieb Stahlhut
E. A. Lanterman
Same
Jules Baron
Sarah I. Mitchell
Chas. W. Schelbe
Simon Kellermann
Hess
William Hertel
Ottie Pearce
Sandbach
C. A. Hartmann
Reuben C. Hartmann
Montvue
John Schlemmer
E. H. Stroder
Wing Land Syndicate
Woodlawn Cemetery
Jane I. McKee
Ida Merkel
Stokzels
Edwardaville
Chamberlain
Kingston
Woodlawn Cemetery Assn
E. Ginder
Ada
Kinloch
Geo, Liebler
George ¢. Morris
Riga
West Main ST
Citizens
Julius Peter
Main St
W.f.peter
Safa and Reliable Insurance Companies
James N. Jarvis
Notary Public
F. E. Linder
Clay Street
J. W. Garnet
F. W. Zanders
Risser Residence
Kinloch W
J. G. Schorce
Center Street
Odd Fellows’ Building
Imoke
Aketely
Pote
U.S. Patent Office
U.S
Rock Island
H. C. Cerfen
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