Battle Over Illinois Central Ends In Postponement
The Illinois Central battle between President Fish and Harriman ends for now as directors agree Harriman and allies will proxy to Fish at the October meeting and not seek control. The article traces Fish’s two-decade leadership, the railroad’s growth from 2,149 to 5,584 miles across twelve states, dividend stability, and rising employment.
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Freeport
Illinois Central
Fish
BH. H
Harriman
New York
Stuyvesant Fish
E. H. Harriman
Illinois’ Central
Alnon Central
United States
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Indiana
Arkansas
Alabama
St. Louis
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
West
Chicago
Stuyvesant Irish
Be.h. Harriman
This Date in History 1137 to 1904 events list
A compact list of historical dates and brief notes including deaths such as Louis VI in 1137 and Commodore John Rodgers in 1888, landmark events like the accession of George I in 1714, battles and epidemics, and state actions from 1876 to 1904. It reads as a chronological ledger of notable occurrences across centuries.
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Louis VI (le Gros
France
Order of St. Michael
Henry III
Jacques Clement
Brookfield
Mass
Hanover
George I of
Great Britain
Richard’ Savage
Elizabeth Inghbald
New London Bridge
London
John Rodgers
United States Navy
Vera Cruz
United States
New Orleans
Petrel
U.S
Lawrence
W. T. Sherman
Chico cigar gains steady shipments from Binghamton
Mr Moogk recounts discovering a Havana store cigar made in Binghamton named the Wadsworth Bros Chico. After correspondence he bought a small lot and now ships 5,000 at a time to meet growing demand, praising its quality to smokers.
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Havana
Mr. Moogk
Journal
Binghamton
Wadsworth Bros
Livery Business Changes Hands at Spring and Mechanic
The livery operation once run by John Andrews at Spring and Mechanic streets is sold to Mrs. Carolina Hea and will be operated by White & Co. Rosensteil Bros won the construction contract for extensive upgrades including a well-lighted feed pavilion and a modern ladies waiting room. Renovations begin promptly with promises of fair treatment and improved service.
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Spring and
Mechanic Streets
John Andrews
Carolina Hea
White & Co
Rosensteil Bros
Colorado's Natal Day Celebrated Across State
Colorado marks its thirtieth anniversary with ceremonies statewide on August 1 1876 grant proclamation honored in Denver and other cities. In Denver events were staged under the auspices of the Sons of Colorado.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Grant
Sons of Colorado
Electric Bitters Cure User’s Kidney Trouble Debility
The End of the World of troubles that robbed BE. H. Wolfe of Bear Grove Ir. came when he began taking Electric Bitters. He writes two years ago kidney trouble caused great suffering which he would not have survived had he not taken Electric Bitters. They cured him of General Debility and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Headache dizziness and weakness are also eased. Price 50c guaranteed by Joseph Hummert drug store.
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BE. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Joseph Hmmert
Healers Profit From Brass Plunder In City
Jak Healers from the Forest city gained 10 60 in one hour with local dealer Samuel Klotzky who has been at the police station for receiving stolen property. Two Rockford men were arrested when brass plumbing supplies were traced to Evans Plumbing. They sold items to Klotzky at a profit and planned larger deals for lead. Police investigated but could not locate source of supplies.
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Forest City
Samuel Klotzky
Rockford Éamié
Klotzky
Rockford
Will Break Jail Handcuff Artists Visit City Prison
Mr and Mrs Alexander billed as handcuff artists visited Highland Park to interview the city chief of police and inspect the jail They claim their exhibition uses no keys or tools and can free themselves within minutes They anticipate locking in separate cells and claim the door will be opened by their release The trial is set for tomorrow noon
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Alexander
Highland Park
Sweeney
City ‘Prison
Rural free delivery carriers to take 15 day vacations
Washington Aug. 1 Special For the first time since the service began rural free delivery carriers will take summer vacations this year. A congress bill requires vacations for those in service twelve months or longer. Substitutes will be paid 600 per year, costing about 800000 to cover each carrier’s 15 day break.
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Washington
Congress
Mystery Sociable at First M E Church
Epworth League of the First M E Church to stage a mystery sociable in church parlors this Wednesday evening August 1. Program promises various mysteries including brownies and names with a menu mystery. Ice cream offered free and a free will offering will be collected.
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Epworth League
M. &. Church
M.E. Church
Divide Coverts' Cards At Adjourned Ministerial Meeting
An adjourned meeting of the Ministerial association in the YMCA parlors yesterday afternoon focused on distributing cards signed by about 150 converts from Sunday revival meetings. Each pastor received a quota to keep in touch with the new members, while little other business was conducted.
Assistant Arrives at Local Y M C A
Assistant to Secretary Smedley A. R. Buffin arrives from Peoria to begin duties at the local Y M C A. He previously worked in the Peoria Y M C A railroad department and is viewed as highly qualified and likely to be a valuable addition.
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A. R. Buffin
Peoria
Smedley
Buffin
Peoria Y. M. C. A
Public School Building Sealed Bid Notice
Public notice given for sealed proposals to erect a school building in Stephenson County district No 94. Bids due by noon August 11 1906 with plans at Clerk Fred Meiers office. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Posted August 1 1996 by John Ackerman Fred Meiers Louis Meyers.
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Range No
Stephenson County
Fred F. Meiers
Board of Directors
John Ackerman
Fred Meiers
Louis Meyers
Sugar and packaging prices from Union Pacific Tea Co
The Union Pacific Tea Co at 79 Stephenson street reports receipt of an other carload of sugar with prices listed as 437 cents per pound for granulated, 21 pounds for $1.00, 24 pounds cloth bags for $1.19, and 536 cents per pound for powdered and leaf sugar.
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Union Pacific Tea Co
Stephenson Street
Shurtleff Attacks Cook County Election Ruling On Ballot
Belvidere Illinois July 81 Speaker E D Shurtleff released a lengthy opinion denouncing Cook County election commissioners for ruling that voters may choose more than one candidate for the legislature under the new law. He calls the ruling a fraud and a blow to minority representation. He argues the ballot instruction to vote for one two or three conflicts with the law after emphasizing minority rights and legislative intent.
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Belvidere
E. D. Shurtleff
Cook County
City of
Chicago
General Assembly
Board of Election Commissioners
Illinois
James M. Divian to Ira A Far ringer sale
Transfer recorded for lot 10 block 1 Waddell's addition valued at 4000 dollars.
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James M. Divian
Ira A. Farringer
Waddell
Straw trunk cookery could revolutionize summer meals
A letter credits an Iowa party with a simple straw lined trunk method to cook meat or beans. Food boiled on a stove is transferred into the trunk to finish cooking, producing a tasty result without kitchen odors. The method promises quiet parlor entertainments and even outdoor porch use with cabbage and sauerkraut dinners.
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Iowa
Standard Oil
Coal Trust
Notice of Stock Sale at Freeport Hardware Firm
Notice to sell by sealed bid cash for certificate No. 27 of fifty shares of Freeport Hardware Company stock. Bids accepted at C. E. Meyer & Co. office until 10 o'clock a.m. Friday August 3 1906. Company reserves right to reject any and all bids. W Siecke
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Freeport Hardware Company
C. E., Meyer &Co
W. Siecke
Illinios Central Railway special outing to Rockford
On Sunday August 12 the Illinois Central Railway runs a special excursion train to Rockford and back for the dedication of the new Lutheran church. Round trip fare is 80 cents. Train departs Freeport at 8:30 a.m. and returns Rockford at 6:00 p.m.
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Illinois Central Railway
Rockford
New Lutheran Church
Freeport
Daily Journal Delivery Ad Ships Citywide for 10 Cents
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to every city area at a rate of 10 cents per week. The notice emphasizes wide reach and affordable pricing for residents seeking regular newspaper service.
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the Daily Journal
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Beata Vets
Ilfe Nois
Central
H. J. Moogk
The
City Jail
Mystery Sociable
Per A
Pete Ford
THU Trust
Shurtleff
Raps
Cook County Commissioners
Joserh Emmert
Mi WT
Buster Brown
Wm.Waion Nepkews
I Cne
Deitz, Metagat Co
Kimonas
Reie Waa
Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
Freeport Gas Light and Coke
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