Admiral Dewey Receives Enthusiastic Chicago Welcome
Admiral George Dewey arrived in Chicago at 10:49 AM to roaring cheers. Police led a parade to the Auditorium Annex where apartments were arranged. Naval salutes and cannon fire greeted him, followed by a breakfast, a reception by the Canadian American association, and planned lakefront illumination and a ball at the Auditorium.
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Chicago
Ill
George Dewe
Dewey
Auditorium Annex
Morrill
United States
Michigan
Conferees Fail to Agree on Porto Rican Bill
Washington April 30 Special reports show the conferees on the Porto Rican bill failed to reach any agreement and will report a complete disagreement. The Senate refused to consider a sympathy resolution for the Boers by a 20 to 29 vote. Five men died in a boiler explosion at a Tirron Georgia saw mill, injuring several others and damaging nearby buildings.
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Washington
Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Taylor
Helm Bruce
Claude M. Johnson
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Age
Senate
Tirron
Luther Clair
Hugh Chambers
Gus Nicholson
Jack Castle
Will Houston
Forest Fires Ravage North Fisher and Ames Areas
Forest fires swept North Fisher Michigan and along the Wisconsin and Michigan railway on Saturday and Sunday. Property damage was heavy with Ames Michigan nearly wiped out and losses exceeding $30,000.
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Marinette
Wis
North Fisher
Michigan
Wisconsin and Michigan Railway
Ames
Mich
Williams ordained deacon at St Pauls Church
Rev. Charles B. Williams formerly pastor at Lexington Illinois was ordained a deacon today at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Sprinariep Illinois by Bishop Seymour.
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Episcopal Church
Sprinariep, Ill
Charles B. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Lexington, Ill
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Seymour
Japanese battleship Asahi runs aground near South Sea
The Japanese battleship Asahi lies ashore off South Sea with hazardous position. Observers express anxiety over the damage extent and possible consequences for the vessel and area.
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Portssoura
Asahi
South Sea
Franklin syndicate manager Miller jailed for ten years
William F. Miller, manager of the Franklin syndicate, was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced today to ten years in prison in New York.
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New York
William F. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Titus, Noted Turfman and Stockbreeder, Dies Near Pasapena
Luther H. Titus, a prominent turf man and stockbreeder, died at his home near Pasapena Cal after an illness of some duration. He played a leading role in local racing circles and livestock circles. His death leaves a vacancy in important breeding and racing circles.
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Pasapena
Cal
Luther H. Titus
Death of Mrs Jennie M Drinkwater Conklin
New York reports the death of Mrs Jennie M Drinkwater Conklin at New Vernon New Jersey. She was a widely known author of books for girls and a prominent figure in long standing literary circles.
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New York
New Vernon, N.J
Jennie M. Drinkwater Conklin
Increase in Population
Mr and Mrs George Herrick welcome a baby girl.
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George Herrick
Endowment Plan Aims to Memorialize Grant in Warren Academy
Warren Illinois calls for a public endowment of twenty five to sixty thousand dollars to expand Warren Academy into a lasting memorial for U S Grant. Citizens led the effort, presenting the plan as a non sectarian civic project with high moral standards to honor the great chieftain and his memory in Jo Daviess county.
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Warren Academy
S. A. Craix
Northern Illinois Teachers Choose New Officers
The Northern Illinois Teachers' Association elected officers at a three day meeting ending today. Officers named were President W J Cox of Moline, Vice President C W Hart of Woodstock, Secretary Miss Mary R Potter of DeKalb, Treasurer W J Sutherland of Oregon, Recording Secretary C F Philbrook of Rochelle, and executive members C A McMurray of DeKalb R S Page of Freeport and Mrs U Dracas of Englewood. Freeport was set as next fall's meeting site and the convention cost 447.53 dollars.
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Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
Freeport
Aurora
Ill
First Methodist Episcopal Church
F. A. Manny
Oshkosh Normal’ School
Vincent
Chicago
Manuel
Cora Hamilton
Pontiac
Moore
DeKalb Normal School
W., J. Cox
Moline
C. W
Gopher Hunt Rid The Edison Farm In North Dakota
A large gopher drive at Thomas Edison’s farm near Larimore North Dakota drew forty hunters from Grand Forks and Larimore. The teams hunted in two camps to exterminate the pests, counting a total of 1500 gophers killed. Edison provided refreshments and cigars as the property was cleared.
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Larimore
N. D
Thomas Edison
Grand Forks
Illinois Forecast Cooler In South Tonight
Fair conditions expected tonight with cooler weather sweeping the extreme south. Tuesday brings continued cool temperatures across the region.
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Catonao
Ilinois
Freeport Woman's Club hears Louis Burrell on Greater America
The Freeport Woman's Club welcomed Louis H. Burrell, a bright young lawyer, who spoke on Greater America and its advantages. The club plans to hold the last meeting of the year next Saturday with dues expected from every member and the election of officers for the ensuing year.
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Woman's Club
Freeport
Louis H. Burrell
Greater America
America
Northwestern road plans depot on Galena street
The Northwestern road intends to erect a new freight depot at the foot of Galena street. Some property owners on that street threaten to file an injunction to stop the construction arguing it would force all travelers to detour via Stephenson street to reach the passenger depot.
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Northwestern Road
Galena” Street
Pacenger
Stephenson Street
Lecture on Canterbury Cathedral Delayed to May 2 at YMCA
The Canterbury Cathedral views and illustrated lecture were delayed by late arrivals from Chicago. The program will be held Wednesday evening May 2 at the YMCA auditorium.
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Canterbury Cathedral
Chicago
St Marys music class praised by grateful sisters
The Sisters at St Marys applauded the music class for Thursday evening. The large audience, about half invited guests, was orderly and attentive. Total receipts reached 85 dollars.
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St. Mary’s
Ladies Union Prayer Circle Meets at Second Presbyterian
The Ladies Union Prayer circle will meet at the Second Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. A cordial welcome awaits every lady who will come.
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Ladies Union Prayer Circle
Second Presbyterian Church
Life in Lena and Local Notes From April
Lena residents report visitors from Orangeville and Freeport. The school board plans to organize amid expected teaching vacancies. No-license victory ends saloon era as Peter Seise heads the new town board. Various locals depart for Freeport and Nora while Katharine Leamon visits from Rockford. A painter sustains a wrist fracture after a fall. HRC club meets with Miss Clara Swanzey.
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Lena
Elias Heckman
Little Son
Orangeville
Robert Metz
W. H. H. Miller
Board of Education
Peter Seise
A. A. Krape
Dixon
Rock River Assembly
C. Gearke
Freeport
Ferdinand Linz
H. M. Gishwiller
M. F. Halliday
Fred Biesemeier
Katharine Leamon
Rockford
Jack Reardon
Nora
Chas, Brickner
Buffalo
N. Y
E Z Cold Cure Promises Quick Recovery
Advertisement for Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure claiming cure of grippe pneumonia and other illnesses in a day. 25 tablets for 25 cents with money-back guarantee if not as represented. Sold by G. P. Guenther & Co and W F Jungkunz.
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Hoag
G. P. Guenther & CO
W. F. Jungkunz
Walnut Hill Greenhouse Ad for House and Garden Plants
Local notice invites readers to call at Walnut Hill greenhouse for all kinds of house and garden plants. Address details or contact method appear in the ad fragment.
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Walnut Hill Greenhouse
Seed potatoes for Harlem gardens south of water tower
H. D. Converse notes seed potatoes available for early and late planting in Harlem gardens located south of the water tower.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Ice season opens with orders at Billerbeck’s
Ice season is here and customers are asked to leave orders at Billerbeck's or address the undersigned Caspier Nenos guarantees best service.
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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 secure mortgage loans for his firm and friends. Investors seeking safe loans can consult. the firm offers desirable mortgages at 5 percent, with plans to reinvest profits. Building lots remain for sale on easy terms.
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Dexter A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Men’s Spring Suits and Accessories in Fine Imported Materials
A catalog listing various men’s suits including imported worsteds, clay worsteds, English cassimers, blue serges, and spring suits priced around 12 to 15 dollars. Also advertised are boy and child suits, shirts, underwear, fedoras, caps, and related accessories in multiple colors and patterns.
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Manhattan
Morgan Plans Big Stock Farm
Betoit Wisconsin April 30 Mr Morgan of the Morgen Wright Company Chicago will establish near Beloit if plans are carried out one of the finest stock farms in the county He proposes about 1000 acres of land with elaborate buildings including a 25000 dollar residence C H Everett Beloit will conduct the farm Land has been bargained for and it is expected the deal will now be closed
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Morgan
Betoit
Wis
Morgen & Wright Company
Chicago
Beloit
C. H. Everett
Fifteen Poisoned by Brick Cheese on Illinois Farm
Fifteen men planting corn on William Keerp's farm near Banfield Illinois were poisoned by eating brick cheese. Dr W Allison of Essex arrived to find them in a serious state but after hard work saved them all.
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Essex, Ill
William Keerp
Banfield
W. Allison
Essex
Old Freeport Resident Severely Injured in Stagecoach Accident
John Shecker, 75, an early Freeport settler, stepped from a Dunbar stagecoach this morning and broke a leg. He was taken to the hospital in a patrol ambulance.
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John Shecker
Freeport
Dunbar
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