Floods Erupt Across Texas Destroying Property
The April 4 bulletin reports rivers rising across Texas with Trinity River overflown causing extensive property damage. Waco lists ten to fifteen dead, Fort Worth notes severe damage. statewide losses reach three to five million dollars. Railroad movements suspended and telegraph lines south of Dallas badly interrupted.
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Danuas
Texas
Fort Worth
Trinity River
Waco
Dallas
Mayor urges citizens to settle widespread labor strike
Mayor Harrison appeals for public influence to end a broad labor dispute affecting nearly all industries. He says arbitration failed despite city efforts and calls citizens to actively press for a settlement to bring the quarrel to an end.
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Cutcaco
Harrison
Relief for Fire Swept Ottawa
At a mass meeting citizens urged the city council to seek leave from the Ontario legislature to borrow 100000 by issuing debentures to help fire sufferers in Ottawa and Hull. Several carloads of provisions and clothing from Montreal were received.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Hull
Montreal
Dimick Pipe and Foundry collapse deaths in Birmingham
At North Birmingham, the main building frame of the Dimick Pipe and Foundry company under construction collapsed. James McWherter and David White were killed, eleven others injured, two of whom are expected to die. The incident occurred today in Bir mingham Alabama.
Jury Unable to Agree in Denver Shooting Case
Denver jury could not reach a verdict in the trial of Attorney W. W. Anderson charged with attempting to kill H. H. Tammon, a Denver Post proprietor, by shooting last January and was discharged.
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Denver
Colo
W. W. Anderson
H. H. Tammon
Denver Post
City hit by printing strike halting newspapers
Amsterdam remains without newspapers this day as proprietors and editors lock out all printers over labor dispute. The shutdown may last through Monday or longer, affecting all local papers and news delivery.
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Amsterdam
Filipino cabinet leader captured near Trinidad mountain base
Manila April 28 Special Maj Gen Lloyd Wheaton reports Senor Paterno former president of the so called Filipino cabinet was captured in the mountains near Trinidad in the province of Benguet on April 3.
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Manila
Lloyd Wheaton
Senor Paterno
Trinidad
Bencuet
Bank Statement Summary Report for Six Days
New York report shows Reserve and Loans increases totaling 2,179,925 and 7,075,300 respectively while Specie rises to 1,629,800 and Legals to 2,908,900. Deposits grow to 9,543,100, while Circulation falls by 261,800.
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New York
Weather Forecast for Cariaco April 27
Illinois fair tonight and showers in the south Sunday night. Special forecast notes indicate unsettled conditions across the region with possible showers extending into the southern areas on Sunday night.
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Cariaco
Birthday Celebrations for Bertha Bergman at Bergman Home
Miss Bertha Bergman daughter of Hon A Bergman was surprised by schoolmates for a sixteenth birthday celebration at the Bergman home. Guests were entertained late with tokens of esteem and a dainty repast. Miss Lily Boys marked her birthday with a party. Rocky Mountain Tea ad claims health benefits and a 35 cent price from Jos Emmert.
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Bertha Bergman
Hon. A. Bergman
Miss Bertha
Bergman
Lily Boys
Elgin Taxpayers Rally Against Bridge Grant
Elgin voters protest a 61 000 appropriation by the city council for two Tax river bridges. Bidders include Toledo Bridge 36 634, Massillon Bridge 14 000, and John C Durst of Chicago 12 165 50. Citizens urge cheaper pile bridges and warn taxes are already high amid school and standpipe issues.
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Ill
Tax River
Toledo
Elgin
Chicago Street
Fatal accident at Dixon freight depot claims Robert Mitchell
A deadly incident at the Illinois Central freight depot in Dixon results in the death of Robert Mitchell, a young man working in the freight office. The event occurred late this afternoon and the investigation is underway.
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Dixon
Illinois Central
Robert Mitchell
Central Road
Republicans of Winnebago county hold primaries today
Republicans across Winnebago county vote in primaries with a tense battle for state offices. Galesburg challenger Williamson campaigns strongly for treasurer amid large Swedish representation, while Rockford dispatches report Harlem precinct giving Aspinwall solid support.
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Winnebago County
Williamson
Galesburg
Journal
Rockford
Harlem
Aspinwall
Munn Son Passes Dental Exam at Northwestern University
L A Munn received a telegram this morning from his son Roy B Munn stating Roy passed his examination at Northwestern Dental University in Chicago. Roy has proven a faithful student and professors predict he will become a first class dentist.
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L. A. Munn
Roy B. Munn
Northwestern Dental University
Chicago
Roy
Marriage License Granted to Scannell and Scanlan
A marriage license was granted to Timothy Scannell and Nellie Scanlan, both residents of Lena, indicating the couple’s forthcoming nuptials.
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Timothy Scannell
Nellie Scanlan
Lena
Minor Items On Local Church and Club Schedules
St Agnes Guild meets at the rectory Monday at 3 pm. Shakespeare class convenes Monday night. W C O I holds a special meeting tomorrow at 2 30 pm. Mrs H M Boys hosted fifteen girls for Lillian’s eleventh birthday. Rev Axtell of First M E will lead Salvation Army ball meeting tomorrow afternoon. Dr B A Arnold moves from 179 Pleasant to 157 Union near South Galena Ave next Wednesday. A W Ford & Son stock damaged by smoke and water but business continues. Mystic Workers of the World plan a social after Wednesday meeting with ice cream and cake. Primary Teachers Union meets Monday at Mrs Lennox’s home corner Spring St and South Galena Ave at 7 30 pm. Sunday school workers seek lesson teaching help.
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St. Agnes Guild
Wu Min
Rev. Axtell
M. E. Church
Salvation Army
B. A. Arnold
Pleasant Street
Union Street
Galena Avenue
A. W. Ford & Son
Lennox
Spring Street
Local Closing Out Sale Opens Over Emmett’s Drug Store
Mrs H E Bogur and Miss Summers depart for Chicago Monday morning returning Wednesday with new stock. They will open over Emmett’s drug store and fulfill orders. Damaged goods go on sale after Monday in the rear of Dr Burn’s office over Emmert’s drug store. Now is the time. Talk to Lowell.
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H. E. Bogur
Miss Summers
Chicago
Emmett
Dr. Burn
Emmert
Housekeeper position ad and lost item notice
A brief ad lists a Plymouth Rocks set at 25 cents per set and provides an address 14 Prospect St. The notice seeks a housekeeper position on Stephenson Street with a liberal reward for return of a ladies jacket lost yesterday. Return to Brewster Hotel.
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Boe
Aes
Plymouth Rocks
Prospect St
Stephenson Street
Brewster Hotel
Northern Illinois Teachers meet for officer vote and talks
Aurora reports the Northern Illinois Teachers Association spring convention electing officers for the coming year after sessions on industrial training in education. Key papers included work by Charles A. Bennett and a lecture by J Liberty Ladd. The event highlights the association's large attendance and historic significance.
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Aurora
Ill
Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Sycamore Plans New Canning Plant Expansion
Sycamore Indiana business leaders met at Ward's opera house and voted to raise 3000 dollars to add a citron orange and lemon eelings plant at the city canning facility. The firm already built a can making factory at a cost of 20000 dollars with 50 workers and payroll over 60000 annually. 25 new jobs to start before June. A fundraising drive is underway to cover the remaining half.
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Sycamore
Business Men’s Association of
Ward
Opera House
Sycamore Canning Factory
E Z Cold Cure Offered by Gy P Guenther Co
A cold remedy advertises Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure with 25 tablets priced at 25 cents. It claims to cure the cold in a day and save against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses, with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
Walnut Hill Greenhouse Ad in Journal Want Column
Advertisement seeks readers of The Journal to call Walnut Hill greenhouse for house and garden plants. Offers seed potatoesEarly and LatexHarlem gardens south of water tower H D Verse.
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Walnut Hill Greenhouse
Harlem
I Gardens
H.D
Men's Suits and Apparel Sale with Wide Price Range
A vintage sale listing offers a broad range of men and boys suits including imported worsteds and cassimeres, blue serges, clay worsteds, and plains. Also featured are fine shirts, underwear, fancy negligee shirts, and golf caps with prices noted from $2.98 to $15.00.
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Manhattan
Ice season returns. orders at Billerbeck's or from Casper Nenus
The advertisement urges readers to place ice orders at Billerbeck's or directly with undersigned Casper Nenus, promising best service. It notes the ice season has begun and provides ordering instructions.
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Ice
Billerbeck's
A Chance for Idle Money
Dexter A Knowlton plans another trip into Minnesota and eastern South Dakota to source mortgage loans for his firm and associates. He offers safe loans at 5 percent interest, inviting investors with funds to invest to consult and buy mortgages on hand, with reinvestment hoped after the trip.
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Dexter A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Desirable Building Lots For Sale On Easy Terms
Notices offer a large number of desirable building lots for sale on easy terms. The brief item hints at available plots, inviting buyers to act soon for favorable financing options.
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Wilbur Lumber CO
Exchanns St
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A. C. Knorr
J. Lewis
Plunkard
R. R
Hollister & Fargher
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell, Pruggists
Freeport, Ill
Masonie Temple
Wubi
5 P. Kent
John Reising
Gen. Atkins
Freeport
Rocky Mountain Tea
Jos
Elgin Taxpayers
Mrs
Mystic Workers of the World
Lowell
K. L
Wim. Walton
Jo Daviess County
Democrats
Gatena
M. H.cleary
William J. Bryan
M. H. Cleary
Wm. Skene
M. J. Dillon
Joseph Nack
Louis Homrich
H. F. Gunn
John McIntyre
John Coveny
Henry Smith
John A. Murphy
Hugo Apfeld
Mass Meeting
The
Golden Eagle
Willner
BROS
Knowton Bros
Bankers
Coropromnt
A. M. Hoover
Burchard
Schelling & Douglas
General Carriage
Stephenson St
Oak Street
John Coates
Harden & Tice Distributors
Advt
Ladies” Home: Journal
C. H. Little & Co
Sian
Bengston
Illner Bros
Cash Clothing House
Fargher
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