Boers Capture Five British Companies Near Bethany
Gen Roberts reports five British units captured by the Boers near Bethany. Three Royal Irish Fusiliers and two Ninth Regiment companies surrounded by a larger force with several artillery pieces. Losses include two Yeomanry captains killed and seven wounded.
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London
Roberts
Bethany
Royal Irish Fusilliers
Boyle
Williams
War Office
Bloemfontein
Methuen
Boshof
Orange Free States
Kimberley
Villebois Marequil
Villebois
Pretoria
Free State Raad
Southameron
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
Biogmonter
Avril
Wheat in Good Condition in Illinois Spring Report
The Illinois state board of agriculture reports 69 percent of a seasonable average for wheat on April 1 from 48 central and southern counties. Central Illinois shows 70 percent min with many counties above 80 percent. prospects for a large crop if weather stays favorable. Southern counties remain fair though hurt by March freeze and Hessian fly in a few areas. Union county leads at forty‑year best with 90 percent above average. Williamson reports many black bugs but damage unclear.
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Sprinakeep
State Board of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Brown County
Central Illinois
Central Division
Union County
Lawrence
Pike
Williamson County
Congressional Affairs Reported in Senate and House
In Washington April 6 a Senate resolution allows the president pro tempore to designate a senator to preside in his absence and that senator may appoint another for one day. The District of Columbia appropriation bill is presented. Thurston of Nebraska moved the Indian appropriation bill but yielded to Sullivan who urged seating Quay. Sullivan spoke as Indian bill consideration resumed, the bill listing eight million four hundred thirteen thousand six hundred forty one dollars. In the House the Hawaii territorial government bill resumes, the provision for impeaching judges is struck out, and a Hawaii resident commissioner in Washington was proposed but rejected. The Hawaiian bill then passed without division.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Thurston
Neb
Sullivan
Quay
House
Hawaii
Hill
Conn
Congress
Cattle In Illinois Show Hydrophobia On Theiler Farm
Three cows on Theiler farm southwest of Jouter Illinois were found with hydrophobia and shot. Two more cows are isolated and will be killed if symptoms appear. Veterinary surgeon Mc Laren confirmed the cases as genuine hydrophobia.
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Jouter
Theiler Farm
McLaren
Court of Appeals Rules for Democrats in Governor Ship Case
In Frangfort on April 6 the court of appeals handed down a decision in the governor ship case, ruling in favor of the Democrats. The opinion was written by six judges, four Democrats and two Republicans, with one Republican, Durelle, dissenting.
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Frangfort
Court of Appeals Today
Durelle
Ten Thousand Miners Return to Work in Pa Strike
Ten thousand miners, about half the Pittsburg district strikers, went back to work in Prttssura Pennsylvania as negotiations between Miners' association executives and mine officials continued for a settlement.
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Prttssura
Pittsburg
Miners’ Association
Dewey's Ambition Sparks Fatal Fight in Cuioaco
In Cuioaco on April 6, E. Tucker, a Black man, was shot dead by George Miller who was likely fatally cut with a razor. The clash stemmed from a dispute over Dewey's presidential candidacy.
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Dewey
Cuioaco
E. Tucker
George Miller
Fire destroys Lehigh University Physical Laboratory
A blaze in Berutenem Pennsylvania at Lehigh University's Physical Laboratory this morning caused total loss estimated at $300,000. The fire damaged one of the campus's largest and finest buildings.
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Berutenem
Lehigh University
Home Druggist’s Guarantee Cold Cure Pitch
An advertisement promises Dr Hoag’s E Z Cold Cure will cure a cold in a day if started early, claiming protection against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. Pack of 25 tablets priced at 25 cents, with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
Calf Swallows $30 Bills Then Is Sacrificed
A Burlington farmer Frank McConnell dropped his money and a calf swallowed thirty dollars. The owner killed the animal to recover the intact cash from the stomach, noting the bills were undamaged.
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Ill
Frank McConnell
Burlington
McConnell
Roosevelt to Speak at Galena Grant Anniversary
Aviany April 5. Governor Roose velt will deliver an address in Galena Illinois on April 27 at exercises honoring the birth anniversary of General Grant.
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New York
Grant
Aviany
Roosevelt
Galena
Ill
General Grant
Weather Forecast for Catoaco in April
Special weather bulletin from Illinois notes fair leaving, warmer conditions expected into the month. Saturday will be cloudy with showers at night or Sunday, indicating unsettled and damp conditions ahead.
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Catoaco
New Illinois Central Freight Yard Projects Underway
The Illinois Central will start building a new freight house and offices within ten days and fill nearby lots with side tracks for their stock yards. The Northwestern also plans a spring freight house. Bert Collins leaves Lincoln to join Monon railroad head office in Chicago. Beginning Monday Illinois Central trains will run from the new yards except passenger and local freight. The railroad seeks bids from Pullman for ten baggage cars and may acquire new locomotives soon.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Northwestern
Illinois Central
Bert Collins
Wallace Collins
Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
Monon Road
Bert
Pullman Company
Cure Cold in One Day Ad and Footwear Promo
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with money back guarantee signed by E. W. Grove. Also mentions Winslow & Co offering Julia Marlow oxfords in black and tan praised for beauty and comfort.
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E. W. Grove
Winslow & Co
Julia Marlow
Oxfords
Hair Work in All Its Branch by Mrs A C Thomas
Mrs A C Thomas offers hair work services at 255 Galena Street detailing a full range of styling and reconstruction options for wigs and natural hair with personalized fittings and consultations.
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C. Thomas
Galena Street
Life in Lena and Local Happenings in April
Lena April 6 reports County Superintendent Burton visiting for township exam with forty eight participants including Lena eighth graders. Knights of Pythias held another large meeting with two mesquites and five knights present. Local residents Hayes returns from Chicago stock yards. Mrs. Kautenberg opens Tull Baker store remnant stock with new goods. Amity English Lutheran Church observes Holy Week with Easter communion. Kate Alber moves into Buss property on Lena street. Horse and buggy stolen from Howard Mullen. Several residents headed to Freeport for morning activities. CG Nelson travels to Rockford. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as health aid.
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Lena
Burton
J. H. Babcock
Monroe
Wis
Knights of Pythias
W. W. Hayes
Chicago
Kautenberg
Tull Baker
Tull
Amity English Lutheran Church
J. C. Kauffman
Kate Alber
Hat styles display at Miss Brinkmans April 6 7
Friday and Saturday April 6 and 7 a display of the latest styles in pattern hats and bonnets will be given at Miss Brinkmans. All most cordially invited to attend.
Royal Palmistry parlour advert at 89 Stephenson St
The Royal Palmistry company announces a ten day location at 89 Stephenson Street offering readings of past present and future for 20 cents with satisfaction guaranteed. Reception hours are 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 6 7 to 9 p m.
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Royal Palmistry Company
Stephenson St
Piano Tuning Offered by F L Stone at Moogs Drug Store
Do not neglect your piano. consult F. L. Stone, the practical tuner, at Moogk's drug store. Leave your order and have the instrument put in first class order by a skilled tuner.
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Moogk’s
F. L. Stone
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