Weather forecast across Midwest states
The report from Chicago dated April 4 notes Illinois will see increasing cloudiness with possible showers tonight or Sunday, warmer tonight and cooler Sunday. Iowa expects partly cloudy skies with showers tonight or Sunday and warmer in the east, then cooler Sunday. Wisconsin shows increasing cloudiness with showers Sunday or late tonight, warmer tonight, cooler Sunday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Iowa
Wisconsin
President Roosevelt Answers Panama Canal Authority
President Roosevelt replies to a House resolution by stating the canal zone government has been maintained under authority from a treaty with Panama and various acts of Congress that annually appropriate funds for its maintenance. The message clarifies the legal basis for executive action in the zone since the 58th Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Panama Canal Zone
Congress
Roosevelt
Panama
House Rules Move to Curb Filibuster Tactics
The House rules committee on April 4 proposed measures to curb obstruction by Democrats. The plan limits a single roll call when bills with Senate amendments go to conference or when amendments are agreed to. It also gives recess motions priority over adjournment motions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Committee On Rules
House
Senate
Filipinos Uphold Taft Defeat at Democratic Convention
Manila April 4 The Philippine Democratic convention defeated a resolution condemning the Taft administration by one vote. The body endorsed Bryan for president and backed tariff reform. Six delegates were elected to the national Democratic convention.
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Associated Press
Manila
Philippines
Taft
Bryan
Leech becomes public printer in the Philippines
Leech, of [ino's, today appointed public printer in the Philippines, succeeding Stillings whose resignation was accepted days ago.
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Woottes Jay A Ss
Leech
Ino‘s
Philippines
Stillings
Armless Paul Sexton Seeks Aid Then Directed South
An armless man calling himself Paul Sexton asked Supervisor Bauscher for county aid to travel south. He was told funds cover only local travel, sent to Forreston, then appeared in Freeport, and was provided transport to Polo with a warning to avoid Freeport in the future.
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Paul Sexton
Bauscher
Forreston
Freeport
Polo, W
Blaze at Kreider Home at 46 State Street
Fire department responded shortly after 3 P M to extinguish a roof fire at the Kreider residence 46 State Street. The blaze began at the roof peak but caused little damage.
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Kreider
State Street
Freeport to strictly enforce bonfire ban ordinance
Notice declares Section 32 of Chapter 42 bans bonfires in Freeport and warns strict enforcement on Tuesday April 7. Violations have damaged streets and windows and may lead to arrest and fines, per J H Silk Chief of Police.
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Freeport
J. H. Silk
New Pure Food and Drug Law Endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar
The advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
McDaniel Case Draws Prolonged Jury Plea Tonight
State's Attorney Burrell reviews juror duties and argues McDaniel undermined his own alibi. Defense contends the bag's contents were not proven dynamite, questioning Smelt's testimony and the evidence's reliability as plans unfold. Rebuttal continues with witnesses detailing 1906 Basswood school incident and related timelines.
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Forces Marshaled for Battle Over Local Option in Freeport
Voters edge toward a showdown next Tuesday as wets and drys marshal forces. Police warn bonfires will not be permitted to curb disturbances. Church services and rallies planned, with tent meetings disrupted by youths. A letter from EK Bushelle of the Freeport Liquor Dealers’ Association disclaims involvement and defends liberty and speech.
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Freeport
Silk
First Presbyterian
Embury M. I
Bushelle
Freeport Liquor Dealers’ Association
Third Ward
EK. Bushelle
Prest
Tiffany to Attend Geta Phi Eta Sorority Convention
Mrs RK RL Tiffany will travel to Evanston on April 11 to attend the annual Geta Phi Eta sorority convention. She is a member from Northwestern University and serves as president of the organization.
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RK. RL
Tiffany
Evanston
Geta Phi Eta Sorority
Northwestern University
W. Matthews Improves After Hospital Stay
W Matthews spent two weeks at St Francis hospital after an operation and is discharged. He is greeting friends on the street today.
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W. Matthews
St. Francis Hospital
Damascus Rally to Hear Secretary Smedley Tomorrow
Secretary Smedley will speak in Damascus tomorrow evening for the anti saloonist cause. A large number of meetings are scheduled tomorrow and Monday across the county and Freeport.
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Smedley
Damascus
Ka Freeport
Rustless Shingle Nails Manufactured in Zinc
The farm of late Auren Woodhide will be sold Saturday morning April 11 at Love luck at master in chancery sale. The zinc nails advertisement appears as the primary notice for the sale and reflects a legal sale by WEL Mace & Co Peru, Lbitacas.
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Peru
Lbitacas
Auren Woodhide
Loveluck
Court Hope
Compressed Air House Cleaning Co Seeks Orders
The Red Wagon is a hustler but cannot clean every house in a day. Place your order now with the Compressed Air House Cleaning Co. New Phone 352, Residence While carried 3t.
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