Postponed Peace Conference Session Cited Protocol Delays
Portsmouth August 22 special report says the peace conference meeting was postponed to tomorrow due to incomplete protocols. Russian plenipotentiaries Witte and Rosen met Roosevelt's representative McGraw at naval stores, while Pierce and the president’s envoy discussed a written message. In Paris, Temps reports a council at Peterhof favored a new indemnity proposition.
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Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Navy Yards
Witte
Rosen
Naval Stores
Pierce
York Harbor
Oyster Bay
McGraw
Paris
St. Petersburg
The
Temps
Peterhoff
Minnesota Storm Swept in Twin Cities Disaster
Minnesota reports describe widespread devastation from a Sunday night storm sweeping from Anoka to Fillmore counties. Families are missing and many maimings reported as the total death toll remains uncertain for days.
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St. Paul, Minn
Twin Cities
Anoka
Fillmore Counties
Steamer Athos Arrives Seventeen Days Late
The steamer Athos, overdue by seventeen days, reached Scotland lightship last night in New York harbor. She carried eight passengers and a cargo of rotted bananas, with bones of half eaten sharks aboard to illustrate voyage perils.
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New York
Athos
Scotland
Ready to Dissolve Union Proposals Adopted in Christiania
In Christiania AUR the storming today adopted government proposals to open negotiations with Sweden for dissolving the union, signaling a formal move toward separation and the end of the political tie between Norway and Sweden.
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Christiania
Aur
Sweden
Six Deaths From Yellow Fever in New Orleans
New Orleans reports six new deaths from yellow fever as of noon to 6 pm Monday. Total cases reach 1,457 with 211 deaths so far, reflecting the continued severity of the outbreak in the city.
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New Orleans
Wreckers Injured at World’s Fair Educational Roof Collapse
Eleven wreckers were hurt at the world’s fair grounds when the roof of the educational building collapsed today. Three workers suffered serious injuries as rescuers and officials moved to aid the injured and secure the site.
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St. Louis
Local Notes From Towns And Nearby Events
John A. Wolf tours Chicago for Geo A. Rogers store purchases. Mr and Mrs W A Cummisford welcome a baby boy. St Marys altar boys picnic at Robert Caseys park. Rockford Interurban sells $1 round trip tickets during Chautauqua. Lydia Kuntz returns to Freeport racket store after vacation. G A R ladies meet tomorrow at 3 at G A R hall. Alice Mattert resumes duties at Schoeffel & Brokh Hausen. A Sioux Indian lecture by Dr Chas A Eastman at Rockford auditorium. Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to improve complexion. 36 tablets per bottle.
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W. A. Cummisford
St. Mary's Church
Robert Casey
Rockford
Interurban
Lydia Kuntz
Freeport
G. A. R. Hall
Alice Mattert
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Chas. A. Eastman
Quaker Doctor Must Pay More in Freeport Council Action
The Freeport city council, urged by the Stephenson County Medical Society and the Freeport Retail Druggists, voted to revoke a lax license for itinerant Paul Budt and to require the Quaker Medicine Company to pay the full $300 monthly license. Mayor Dittmar said the license was issued in error and that enforcement favors local physicians. The meeting also approved borrowing $5,900 for a culvert project and passed a new sidewalk and fire limit ordinances.
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Paul
Quaker Medicine Company
Stephenson County Medical Society
Freeport Retail Druggists' Association
Dittmar
Freeport
Dra. Stealy
Clark
Karcher
Douglas Pattison
State ‘Board of Pharmacy
If & Wan
R. J. Burns
Freeport Retail Druggists’ Association
Wm. FP. Jungkunz
McGovern
Mitchell
Paul Bud
Douglas Avenue
Walnut, Cherry and Exchange Streets
Second Avenue
Turner
Court House
Oak Place
W. T. Rockey
Liberty Street
McGovvern
Coughlin
Bauscher
Pecatonica River
Stephenson Street
Steffen
Chestnut Street
Freeport Youth Wins Rome College Training Opportunity
John J. Flanagan of Freeport earned selection for five and a half years of instruction at the American College in Rome. A News Journal note details his early life, schooling at St Mary’s parochial, Niagara University, and St Viateur’s, plus his editorial and baseball writing work. He will depart for Rome in September to begin seminary studies and plans to teach upon return.
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John J. Flannagan
Rome
American College
Flanagan
John
Elizabeth Flanagan
Freeport
St. Mary’s
Journal
Niagara University
Niagara
St. Viatour’s College
Kankakee
Ill
St. Viateur's
Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago
Quigley
Board of Examiners
Keogh
Italy
United States
Elgin Butter Market Holds Firm in August Trade
Elgin Butter Market in Elgin as of August 21 shows prices firm at 2 1/2 cents per pound New York Wise. District output reported at 780000 pounds for the Elgin area with steady market indications.
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Elgin
New York
Wise
Nlgin
Weather Forecast Chicago August 22
Special forecast shows fair in the south and showers in the north tonight. Wednesday looks mostly fair with a continued chance of scattered showers in the north.
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Chicago
Market Notes From Chicago Closing Board of Trade
Today's market report shows grain futures with September wheat at 0.05, corn down 0.03, oats up 0.03. Livestock quotes list cattle at 3.23 to 6.15, hogs steady to strong with values from 5.65 to 8.30, sheep weak at 4.00. Widespread activity cited for Union stock yards with large yarded numbers and varied quality grades.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Rogers plated flatware headline in Berry patterns
A local shop advertises a large Rogers plated flatware assortment with straight back and swedged back cimeter blades. It features Berwick pattern Berry Cream Tea and Salad Spoons and other table pieces that resemble solid silver. Hurry before the selection breaks up.
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Cait
Kodak
Velox
Stephenson St Freeport
the A. Hillmer CO. Hone
Exchange St
Union Loan & Building Association
Rice
E. Mayer
Sec
Stephenson St
Robert Gasey
Minnesota
John A. Wolf
Geo A. Rogers
Joseph Embi
Calvert
Harden
Derman
Hiter
Cottonwood Street
John J. Flanagan
Eternal City
Hig
Charles D. Knowlton
Oklahom
Winane Mortgage Co
Oi Taylor & Fricke
C,h, Little & Co
Palmer
CR. F. Nieiman
Hollister & Barrett
Opticians
Galena St
Geo. Ennenga
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