Tornado Action In Winnebago County Iowa
A tornado swept Winnebago county Iowa late Tuesday afternoon killing one person in the village of Tews and injuring several others Conflicting reports placed the death toll as high as twenty The storm also damaged areas in Minnesota Wisconsin and northern Iowa while telegraph and telephone lines were crippled making details scarce
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Associated Press
Albert Lea
Minn
Winnebago County
Tews
Thie Village
St. Paul
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Twin Cities
Winona
Coventry stages modern Lady Godiva ride for 100000
A white palfrey and a dressed figure portrayed Lady Godiva in Coventry England amid crowds estimated at 100000. The rider wore hair pink fleshings and gauze while proceeding through the city streets. The event replicated the historic episode.
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Lady Godiva
Coventry
Associated Press
England
Auto accident kills two in Milwaukee suburb crash
Former Alderman Kuschbert and chauffeur George Poss died when their car left a road at Brookfield Corners and plunged into a ditch. Horace Sloan was fatally injured in the early morning crash.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Kuschbert
George Poss
Horace Sloan
Brookfield Corners
Troops Seize Belfast Streets After Police Strife
Troops took control of Belfast streets today with guards at the customs house square and other centers. Military control followed strikes and police insubordination as crowds watched in the city.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Ireland
Custom House Square
Wisconsin Livestock Rates Cut Statewide by Rail Commission
The Wisconsin railroad rate commission reduced livestock shipping charges by about twenty to twenty five percent across most regions of the state to Milwaukee. The ruling aims to ease transport costs for farmers and traders statewide.
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Wisconsin Commission
Associated Press
Madison, Wis
Railroad Rate Commission
Milwaukee
Train Wreck Kills Twenty in German Derailment
A passenger train derailed between Posen and Thorn in Germany last night, killing twenty people. This AP report from Berlin notes the disaster caused numerous injuries and prompted emergency response crews to the scene.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Posen
Thorn
Illinois Fair Expected Tonight and Thursday Cooler North
Chicago notes a fair event continuing tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions expected in the northern area. The sunrise was at 4 59 a m and sunset at 7 11 p m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotations include Sept wheat at 7 25 8, Sept corn 54 44 74, Sept oats 43¢ 54, Sept pork 16.20, Sept ribs 9.07 9.10, Sept lard 8 66. Union stock yards figures show Cast tle 20,000 steady, Beeves 14.60 17.60, Stockers feeders 2.70 35.00, Hops 25,000 down, Light 5.85 6.25, Mixed 5.75 6.25, Heavy 5.35 6.10, Bulk sales 5.85 6.10, ghee 3.85 00.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Heckman separates from Henney Buggy Co announces return to paint and wallpaper
Eld Heckman declares severing ties with Henney Buggy Co and returning permanently to the paint and wallpaper business. He invites old customers and the public to solicit patronage with cheerful estimates, located at 58 Douglas Ave with new phone red 6388.
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Heckman
Henney Buggy Co
Douglas Ave
Freeport Business Men Push Organization Initiatives
About 47 members of the Freeport Businessmen’s association met as part of forming a permanent group. discussions covered housing a secretary, securing quarters, potential plant sitings and a $20,000 bonus request, with committees for by laws, secretary hiring, quarters, and furnishings named.
Couple Weds Again in Verona After 2nd Marriage
Mrs Minnie Bates Westphall and Henry Westphall of Verona Wisconsin renewed vows in Freeport this morning. Magistrate Bentley performed the ceremony, the couple had been married years earlier, divorced about four years ago, and traveled to Freeport for the remarriage. They plan to return to Verona tonight.
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Minnie Bates Westphall
Henry Westphall
Verona
Wis
Bentley
Freeport
State Board Intervenes Over Winslow Quarantine
Secretary Egan of the state board of health telegraphed Winslow authorities warning that strict quarantine enforcement is required or the state board will assume control and charge the village for related expenses amid a spike in smallpox cases in Stephenson county Illinois.
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Springfield
Tll
Winslow
Stephenson County
Egan
State Board of Health
Obstruction on the interurban track near Freeport. possible Italian suspect
Officials are unsure who placed rocks and ties on the tracks a few miles east of Freeport last Monday evening. A 7:35 car conductor recalls a short dark Italian boarding in Freeport and riding to Young's crossing where he alighted. He is thought to be involved, but no trace or witnesses exist.
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Freeport
Fréeport
Young
Young’s Crossing
Volunteers of America Hold Street Meetings in Freeport
The Volunteers of America led by R F Spohn conduct nightly meetings at street corners and at the hall 173 Van Buren Freeport. Two converts were welcomed recently including a Rockford girl who left home and her father visited Freeport to praise the program. The piece urges local support for the group.
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Volunteers of
America
Freeport
R. F. Spohn
van Buren Street
Rockford
Ager and Murphy Tie Knot in Rockford
Harry E. Ager and Miss Anna Murphy of Rockford TL wed yesterday afternoon in Rockford, Justice W F Goddard officiating at his office. About thirty HL A to the H of IL No 182 members boarded 9:05 Central to Harlem park for their annual outing. W K Johnson’s family arrives in Freeport to reside at 580 Stephenson street. he is secretary of Shoemaker Automobile company. Rev Fredrick W Kateson of Belvidere First Baptist has a Milwaukee Tabernacle Baptist call and must decide by next Sunday.
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Harry E. Ager
Anna Murphy
Rockford, TL
W.F. Goddard
Hl. A
H. of IL. E
Rockford
Timois Central
Harlem Park
W. K. Johnson
Freeport
Stephenson Street
Ford Place
Mr. Johnson
Shoemaker Automobile Company
Fredrick W. Kateson
First Baptist Church of
Belvidere
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Milwaukee
City plans additions after engineer drafts descriptions
The Greater Freeport Committee asks City Engineer Graham to prepare descriptions of proposed additions to the city. Once finished, circulating committees will be appointed and the work will begin in earnest.
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Greater Freeport Committee
Graham
Bijou to Give Away Kitchen Cabinet At First Show
The Bijou reports unusually strong attendance for the first three days of the week. Tonight the manager will award a fine kitchen cabinet to the person holding the lucky ticket number at the first show.
The sk of C ladies plan afternoon club gathering
The sk of C ladies will entertain tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the club rooms.
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Sk. of C
Licensed to Wed Henry Westphall Verona Wis
Marriage license record lists Henry Westphall of Verona Wisconsin and Mrs M B Westphall of the same, both ages 45 and 40 respectively.
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Henry Westphall
Verona
Wis
M. BK. Westphall
Same
Petit Jurors Named For Circuit Court September Term
The county clerk drew the September term petit jury with names from Buckeye West Point Silver Creek Waddams Kent Rock Grove Ridott Freeport and others. Grand jurors called for Sept 2 but delayed due to Labor Day. Conservators appointed for Herman Carter and Elizabeth Botts with bonds of 20000 and 8000 respectively after the same jury found parties unfit to manage property.
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Buckeye
Frank Ermold
Frank Hutmacher
West Point
F. D. Confer
Carl Brechtel
W. W. Bonebright
Ezra Allison
Silver Creek
Henry Ruthe
C. H. Meyers
Waddams
Henry Confer
Roy Leiphart
Kent
Charles Cole
Rock Grove
R. B. Fisher
Ridott
Samuel Lehmidt
Freeport
Chas
D. Franz
Henry Bodenstein
John Cannon
Simon Mueller
Walter Jenks
Orla Perry
Arthur Drener
Walter Jlffert
Fred Weir
Charles G. Keck
Dado Cramer
Joe Armbruster
Robert A. Weisenbach
Jacob Bahner
George Kunz
Charles McCarty
Cyrus Grove
Michael Scheidt
Frank Raubenheimer
Scott
FF. Kergermeier
Herman Carter
M. G. Wirsing
Orangeville
Elizabeth Botts
Arc light modernizes studio photography at Sanderson
J. G. Sanderson installs a ceiling arc light with gauze screen enabling night sittings and day work. The bright flaming light allows developing and reduces dependence on sunlight. Sanderson demonstrated several sittings Saturday proving the setup works, promising patrons no more waiting for sunny days.
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J. G. Sanderson
Inspection Finds Bad Culvert Between Jackson and Spring Streets
Will Repair Cullvert Alderman Gibler City Engineer Graham Chief Fire Marshal Rode Meyer and Superintendent of Streets Brandt conducted a morning inspection of the culvert between Jackson and Spring streets. Lanterns guided a survey from the B. and O. brewery on Adams street to Walnut street end, revealing crumbling brick walls and washed out bricks due to heavy rains. The committee says repairs will occur soon at an estimated cost near $300.
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Gibler
Graham
Rodemeyer
Brandt
Jackson
Spring Streets
Adams Street
Walnut Street
Ice Wagon Breaks Down at Stephenson and Mechanic Streets
An ice wagon owned by J. R. Smith broke a left front axle nut and shed a wheel while crossing streetcar tracks near the corner of Stephenson and Mechanic streets. The wagon was not heavily loaded and the damage was nominal.
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J. R. Smith
Stephenson and
Mechanic Streets
Oakdale Camp Meeting Plans Finalized by Executive Committee
Oakdale camp meeting association executive committee met yesterday to finalize arrangements for the upcoming meeting opening next week. Minor committees were appointed and Trinity church ladies prepare at Oakdale park this afternoon for the event.
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Oakdale Camp Meeting Association
Trinity Church
Oakdale Park
Storm Damage Hits Mail Carrier Home in Town
During last evening's severe electrical storm the residence of Harry Younh, a mail carrier, was struck by lightning. The chimney shattered and several shingles torn from the roof. Estimated damage about $10. Two weeks earlier a tree in the yard was struck and shattered.
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Harry Younh
Elks Lodge Picnic At Forest Park Tomorrow
The Elks local lodge plans an annual picnic at Forest Park tomorrow with a baseball game and amusements. Organizers say the event should attract a record crowd for the lodge’s outings in recent years.
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Lodge of Elks
Forest Park
Mrs. B K Heisler Improves After Illness
Mrs. B K Heisler, who had been quite ill, shows improvement as her condition eases.
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B. K. Heisler
Tirone Fountain Drink Beats Previous Year Popularity
More people are drinking Tirone at the fountain this year than ever before. The beverage is noted for its pleasing taste and satisfying effect, drawing greater attention from visitors.
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Mentioned
An item notes the Daily Journal is delivered citywide for 106 a week.
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the Daily Journal
Appointing of Appraising Committee for New Site
The mayor named G. G. NeCarty Matt Cowley and C. J. Dittmar to appraise property for opening a new site from South Galena avenue to Empire Street. The committee will assess property for the project and report findings.
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Galena Avenue
Empire Street
G. G. NeCarty
Matt Cowley
C. J. Dittmar
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Cross Creek Lehigh
Sandoud Apartman
Iong Agri Iter
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson St
Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens
Ittowagner
Galena St
Liberty
Cc. F. Hildreth
Sec’y
Metropolis
Weather Forecast
Today’s Market Report
Hillmer's White Agh
A. Hillmer Company
Freeport Business Men's Association
A. I.’. Wagner
Council Chamber
Freeport Dorset Company
Committee On Manufacturing
Mystic Workers
Fulton
Wagner
F. A. Read
T. H. Hollister
W. T. Rawleigh
Jacob Weiss
R. D. Kuehner
J. F. Smith
O. T. Smith
Ek.l. Burchard
B. P. Hill
L. Ll. Munn, Jr
J. O. Keene
N. T. Cobb
Geo. Ennenga
IF. W. Hoefer
Edward Bengston
D. F. Graham
W. M. Sanford
C. F. Hildreth
A. J. Stykenberg
W. N. Tice
H. H. Antrim
H. A. Hillmer
Read
Committee On Constitution
Freeport Club
Messrs. R. D. Kuehner
KK. A. Blust
E. L
State Board
HUFFY
Petit Jurors
Ship Proceedings
Oakdale Affairs
Charles D. Knowlton
Talking Machine Records
Edison
Victor, Edison and
Columbia
N. Galena Ave
Ridgway
C,h, Lite & Co
Freeport, Ilb
the Water Company
Uoiagefori
Lucia de Lorme Soap
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stepnewson Sv
Burchard
E. L. Burchard
LincOln Avenue
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