Senate actions mix Porto Rico tariff and Cuban petition
In Washington on April 4 a Senate session saw a petition by Senator Stewart for a Cuban relief measure receive debate and print. A Quay seat dispute sparked lively discussion before adjourning. The Alaska bill and Hawaii territorial government were discussed as McDowell spoke. The Porto Rican tariff bill passed with amendments directed to Ways and Means. Charles Pepper declined the Philippine commission secretary post.
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Washington
Foraker
Ohio
Senate
Stewart
Congress
United States
Quay
Pennsylvania
House
Hawaii
McDowell
Committee On
Territories
Committee On Ways and Means
Charles M. Pepper
The
Philippine Commission
Mammoth Democratic Auditorium Burns Before Convention
The large Democratic convention hall in Kansas City burned at 1 10 today. The fire began in the furnace room and quickly engulfed the building. It spread to the Second Presbyterian church and Lathrop public school, with homes nearby also destroyed. Loss estimated at 350000 to 450000 with about half covered by insurance.
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Kansas Oity
Central Street
Second Presbyterian Church
Lathrop Public School
Twelfth St
Dewey Accepts Presidency If People Desire It
In Washington on April 4, Dewey confirmed the New York World interview stating he would accept the presidency if the nation desires him but declined further comment.
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Washington
Dewey
New York World
United States
America
Queen Victoria Arrives in Ireland After 39 Years
The Queen landed in Ireland this morning for the first time in thirty-nine years. Disembarkation from the royal yacht occurred at 11:30 as the Duke of Connaught the lord lieutenant the Earl of Cadogan and staffs greeted her majesty. The ride from Kingstown to Dublin began in fine weather before large cordial crowds.
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Ireland
Dustin
Queen Victoria
Duke of Connaught
Earl of Cadogan
Kingstown
Dublin
Attempted assassination of Prince of Wales at Brussevus
The Prince of Wales was shot at as he left a railroad station at 3 35 p m Brussevus April 4 Special The attacker sprang onto the footboard of the royal car as the train began and fired but the prince was unharmed The would be assassin was immediately arrested
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Prince of Wales
Brussevus
British officers casualties at Korn Spruit total 32
A wartime dispatch from Loxpon dated April 4 reports 11 additional dead and one wounded officer among the British casualties at Korn Spruit on March 31, bringing the total to 32.
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Loxpon
Korn Spruit
Chiropodist and Manicure Offered at Mrs Hale Home
A notice invites services at the Pennsylvania house cottage run by Mrs Hale. Treatments include corns bunions and related foot care. No appointment details beyond location are provided.
Republican gains reshape Nebraska towns results report
Nebraska city and village races result in broad Republican gains with Omaha voting no election. South Omaha elects A. R. Kelley mayor by 300, Republicans win treasurer and most council seats, Lincoln and Crete swing GOP, Paxton region reports. In Illinois, Paxton's Eighteenth Senatorial district nominates Martin B. Bailey for senator and C. A. Allen for the house as Bogardus withdraws.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
South Omaha
A. R. Kelley
Lincoln
Crete
O'Neill
Ashland
Martin B. Bailey
Danville
Senator Bogardus Linked to Freeport Family
The dispatch notes Senator Bogardus is the father of Mrs. Oscar Zipf of Freeport, linking a political figure to a local household.
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Senator Bogardus
Oscar Zipf
Freeport
Evangelical Conference Attendance Grows at Local Churches
The Evangelical conference continues with large crowds at Yak Street Evangelical Church Rev. Vaupel of Naperville spoke on High calling of God's Children. Rev Tice of Joliet spoke at Salem Church on The Presence of the Lord. Bishop Bowman to preside tomorrow at 10 AM.
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Yak Streat Evangelical Church
Vaupel
Naperville
Hig
Salem Church
Tice
Joliet
Missionary Society
Wire Insurance Company
Evangelical Church
Gronwold
Bowman
Illinois Fair Tonight With Cloudy Skies and Showers
Weather report from Cutcano on April 4 notes fair conditions for Illinois with cloudy spells and showers in the extreme south. The forecast mentions variable illness among residents including John Kemp M Ditschler Fred Meierkort and A K Stibgen with mixed levels of recovery.
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Cutcano
Ilinois
John Kemp
M. Ditschler
Fred Meierkort
A. K. Stibgen
Death Notice: Mrs Hart Galloway of Grand Island Neb
Chas C Wolf receives word of the sudden death of his sister Mrs Hart Galloway in Grand Island Nebraska. Born Winnie Wolf of Lincoln County, she was 39, married Hart Galloway 19 years ago, survived by husband four children and a brother. Funeral plans pending.
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Chas. C. Wolf
Hart Galloway
Grand Island
Neb
Galloway
C. C. Wolf
Ree Putt
Luke Ole Ters
Geo. Lrover
North Loup
Dr. Angle
Lincoln
Miss Wintature
Wolf
Township Assessors Receive Instructions From Treasurer
Stephenson county township assessors met with County Treasurer Chilton who as supervisor of assessments outlined instructions for upcoming valuations. Amity Society Elects Officers at a yesterday meeting at Mrs. W. H. Foll’s home with tea served. President Mrs. A. V. Hart, Vice President Mrs. Ralph Piersol, Secretary Miss Elizabeth Allen, Treasurer Miss Anetta Richards.
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Stephenson County
Chilton
Amity Society
The
W. H. Foll
A. V. Hart
Ralph Piersol
Elizabeth Allen
Anetta Richards
Home Druggist's Guarantee for E Z Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Hoags E Z Cold Cure claiming a cold can be cured in a day if started early and promising protection from grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. The package of 25 tablets costs 4 cents with a money back guarantee if not as represented by CHAS F JOHNSON and JOSEPH EMMERT.
Palmistry Readings at Royal Palmistry Office
Royal Palmistry at 89 Stephenson St offers past present and future readings for 20 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed. Reception hours are 10 to 12 a.m. 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Open for ten days.
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Royal Palmistry Company
Stephenson St
Wanted Work by the Day or Week or at Receptions
Help wanted notice seeking day by day or weekly work plus reception duties. Contact 118 Stephenson Street third floor. Card on door bearing name and air Monday.
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Stephenson Street
To Cure Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cure for colds in one day. It notes money refund if it fails and carries E W Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25 cents and an alternate tag reads E Z Cold Cure cures colds E Z.
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P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
BOR
Freeport
E. W. Grove
Hats and Bonnets Display at Miss Brinkmans
On Friday and Saturday April 6 and 7 a display of the latest hat and bonnet patterns will be shown at Miss Brinkmans All are invited to attend.
Piano Tuning Offered by F L Stone at Moogk's
Do not neglect piano tuning. Contact Moogk's drug store to leave an order for F L Stone, the practical piano tuner, to bring instruments back to first class order.
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Moogk’s
F. L Stone
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Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport, Ill
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Evangelical Conference
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H. C. Burchard
Ex’r
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A. K, Stibgen
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Mr. Barrett
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Schelling & Douglas
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Willner
Golden Eagle
Willner Bros
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Japan
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Walton Nephews
Stephenson
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