Prohibition Clash Hits Alonzo Wilson in League Rift
The Prohibition state committee's Alonzo Wilson faces criticism from Anti Saloon League members over campaign fundraising and political leverage. Allegations claim he used league aid for his party, prompting calls for accountability and questions about his leadership role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Wilson
Prohibition State Central Committee
Spreingfield Journal
Alozo
Alonso
Smitke
Atonze
Dhe Hilo
Prohibition Party
Anti- Saloon League
Moore
Anti-Saloon League
Denon
Alonzo
Mongo
Toy
Urey
Atonga
Neot
Sloan
Alcmeag
Adonzo
Satown
Cie Eiapadis
Alouge
Phas
Livision
PHS
Bon
Tey
Horne
Wilson
League
Alonazo
Cooly
State Cuts Out Free Phones in Wisconsin
Wisconsin regulators ban free and reduced telephone service across 200 companies. The order also sets a 60 percent minimum residence rate for churches lodges hospitals schools and religious groups and ends all special contracts. Stockholders must pay same rates as non stockholders and existing contracts must be terminated quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Commission
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Railroad Commission
State Public Utilities Commission
Banks Warned Against Campaign Contributions
Letters from the Washington treasury department urge Freeport and state banks to abstain from political campaign funding. The 1907 law bans money contributions by national banks or federally chartered corporations to elections, with penalties including imprisonment up to one year and fines. Deputy Comptroller Raney signs the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Treasury Department
Washington
Congress
Raney
Aceimig Couips
Fragmented Text Describes Digestive Illness Delusions
A garbled passage portrays feverish confusion and stomach distress among street crowds. It mentions indigestion, dizziness, fatigue, and suspicious voices, with references to misperceived symptoms and scattered medical ideas. Entities and clear facts are sparse due to the damaged OCR.
Unclear Note on Mrs Marsie Mulhair’s Condition
Fragmentary report describes Mrs Marsie Mulhair at an unspecified location. The text mentions illness, Canary Vester, and a decision to transport to a private state facility. The damaged wording limits precise facts and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsie Mulhair
A Twenty Year Sentence In A Healing Salve Ad
A notice states a twenty four healing claims by Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured various skin sores boils wounds and ulcers in twenty years. Odorless anecdote from LeRaysville New York by Col. Woolever notes the remedy sold at Joseph Emmeres drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicklen
Ool. Woolever
LeRaysville
N.Y
Bucklen
Aruba
Joseph Emmeres Drug Store
The Flying Eagle Cent of 1856 7 58 Rare or Common
An examination of the 1856 to 1858 flying eagle cent series notes that most specimens remain common with prices driven by condition. It details mint design changes, variations in copper and nickel compositions, and historic auction records including a notable Atlantic City collection and a high proof price near $180. The article discusses collectors pursuing numerous pieces and how market demand kept prices buoyant despite large Lot sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
North America
Montreal
Pally
Ilex
Atlantic City
Esa
United States
Congress
Ameoriva
Cain
Mystery Wreath Design Features Unusual Inscription
A designer’s wreath displays the words Ome Cent and is surrounded by an oak leaf border. The arrangement is enclosed by a wreath of a distinct type, with a ribbon binding three gar rows at the base, suggesting a ceremonial or decorative purpose.
Amusements glow with new stage productions this week
The Lion and the Manse shines at the Grand Opera House with Charles Hanford in Antony and Cleopatra and a strong cast. Miss Hook of Holland debuts at the Illinois Theater in Chicago, a Dutch musical with a large company and lavish sets. Major pictures at the Majestic include The Wail and Hypnotizing His Mother in law with clear photography and ongoing updates from Mr Guiteau about new talent and ongoing baby portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BB
Hanford
Marc Antony
Antony
Cheppatta
Spivas
Havine
Wathpatt Chridate
Thoreueh
Aid Te
Fleip Strolwest
Hanfoud
Die Grand Opera House
Mrnday
al Alice Wilson
Cleopatra
Hwinois Theatre
Chicago
Charles Fratman
Miss Hook
Holland
Illnois Theater
Chitazo
Criterion Theatre
New York
Nui
Prohtn
MG Hook Af Tolland
Uitois
Itustine
Guiteau
Chicapo
Viet
Emil Gerhaeuser 40th Birthday Tribute Remembered
Emil Gerhaeuser, famed Wagnerian tenor, born in Krumbard Bavaria on April 1, educated by Benedictines at Augsburg. He rose from Munich to Bayreuth studying Wagnerian roles, sang in major German houses, and later joined the Metropolitan Grand Opera company in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Gerhaeiser
Krumsbard
Bavaria
Augstanga
Amber
Mioteh
Munich
Baireuth
Dew
Taironthy
Kucheek
Carlsruthe
Maurice Grau
Herr Gerhauser
America
Metropolitan Grand Opera Company
Parisian Sage hair tonic praised by Paris beauty contest
A Paris beauty show judged five women as the most beautiful ages 20 to 40. A reporter noted all five praised Parisian Sage, a hair tonic promoted by Dr. Giroux. The ad claims it cures dandruff, stops hair loss, strengthens roots, and restores gray hair, with a 50 cent bottle available through Wm. Jungkung or by mail from Buffalo New York with prepaid charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fulboof
Pavistin Sage
Foam Ai
Csocrets
Giroulx
Giroux
Wm. &. Jungkung
Dr. Girong
Giroux Mie. Co
Buffalo
WETS GAIN BY RECOUNT IN LIQUOR VOTE
A recount on the liquor question shows gains for wets with Sterling and precincts details. The April 7 vote shifted support toward wet measures, while four precincts remain disputed among dry and wet factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling C
Sterling
Yates
Rteek Balls Cowell Lungerity
Echo of Holland Case Provides Fragmented Trial Notes
A troubled report outlines a criminal case involving Paul Botieot and Brentin with references to assault charges. Witnesses describe weapons and contested dates, while defense actions and venue details remain unclear amid garbled phrases and incomplete names.
Notable Births and Tragic Events From Historical Dates
A brief history jam highlights notable births such as Oliver Ellsworth and Rufus King, with dates and places. It notes Massachusetts Pine Tree flag adoption, Emin Pasha’s discovery, and a series of disasters including a 1908 lake shores incident, a 1904 Texas tornado, and a 1907 failed assassination attempt in Guatemala.
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Land
Rouen
Oliver Flsworth
The
Supreme Court
Windsor
Conn
Ted
Great and General Court of
Massachusetts
Rufus King
James Monroe
New York City
Searborn
Mass
Henry M. Stantey
Emin Pasha
Albert Nyanza
Prank
B.C
Laredo
Texas
Cabrera
Uatemalit
Central Letting Jobs After Telegrapher's Trick
The central office reshuffles third trick telegraphers with A Owen of Poldena moving to Dixon, Seldaf to Burlington to Minouks, G Owen to Tonica, W Guittan to Mendota, Freeport yard officer, Sohl Davis to La Salle, and Thomas Wehin from Sarhjette to Ani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinsis Central
A. Owen
Poldena
Dixon
Po Seldaf
Burlington
Minouks
Guttaan
Cayipa
Mendota
G. Owen Oat Tonica
Freeport
Soh
Davis
Electrie Bitters Rebuilds Health After Near Death
A reminiscence from C Farthing of MIL Creek Indiana recalls a life saved nine years ago by Electrie Bitters after a near fatal illness. He credits the tonic with restoring strength, saying a former druggist recommended it and he recovered enough to walk again. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emenert's drug store for 50 cents.
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Mr. C. Farthing
Mil Creek
Ind
Ter
Electrie Bitters
Joseph Emenert
Fish Harriman Story a Myth
New York April 28. Members of both the Fish and Harriman families deny any Texas report that Stuyvesant Fish Jr eloped with Foxy Harriman daughter. Relatives say he is in New York City and no mystery surrounds his whereabouts. They attribute the Texas tale to an impostor traveling the South under the Fish name.
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Alonzo Wison
the Press
Hevet
Press Des Paebe
Slenag
Wilkow
Generih Wilson
Iitte
Bot Patton
Cenermil Wilson
Pti
Syed Wy
von Whriel
Uae
Coturney
Tomas
Tnsanse
Engle
Grand
Henry M.aria
Plaxeorks
Charles Kein
Klein
Warvis
Amerie
Plas
Boston
Port Ee
HEUL
Echo of Holland Case
Paul Botieot
Tre
Rene Tite
Dati
Vonipdainus Wittess
Dodiasent
ManZan Pils
Die J. Meegh
Ves
Bride
Post. Bengstons
Bengstan
Brooks Atel
Tephenson Street
J. Schwarz & Sons
Acme Quality New
Galena Street
Barcelona Park Noview
Miavnnae Juegler
Littlelore Henry Poodsot
Pine
Sindwe Harbor
Bowen Brothers
Singidge Uni Paayiit
Anna Benton & Co
Jack Straus
Totc
Maethen Pieters Bovery
Newbury
Emerick, Barretts.Co Jewelers
Pleces
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
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