Platt and Depew Seen Facing Rift With Roosevelt
New York Aug 23 Special reports a potential break between President Roosevelt and U S Senators Platt and Depew over the New York southern district attorney appointment. Platt and Depew back Robert C Morris as DA, while Roosevelt backs James K Sheffield. Tense politics and patronage amid anxious Albany observers.
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United States
New York
Roosevelt
Mr. Platt
Depew
Platt
Garfield
Robert C. Morris
Henry L. Burnett
Morris
Mr. Morris
James K. Shefeld
Sheffield
Envoy Views Diverge At Peace Conference
Portsmouth reports the plenipotentiaries' conference adjourned due to diverging views on protocol text. Russians argued corrections by Plancon were not made, prompting a full reading of the protocol and renewed talks. Session adjourned to Saturday. Meyer later visited Peterhoff for possible peace talks as Roosevelt sent a message to him.
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Portsmouth
Plancon
St. Petersburg
Meyer
Peterhoff
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Ambassador Meyer
Yellow Fever Spreads From New Orleans Outskirts
New Orleans reports 1515 cases and 1 death since Tuesday evening, with a shifting outlook as small towns nearby suffer from lack of medical care. Freight restrictions threaten food supplies in areas depending on New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Family Drowned Near Maysville in River Incident
News from Maysville Kentucky reports the probable drowning of Gates and his wife with their five children after their shanty boat struck the river gate near Dover. The vessel was demolished and all aboard perished.
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Maysville
Gates
Dover
Trains Collide at Brooklyn Transit Terminal injuring twenty
Twenty persons were injured in a collision between two trains at a Brooklyn transit terminal in Coney Island. Some injuries were described as serious. Special report from New York lists the incident date as August 24.
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New York
Brooklyn
Cony Island
First Heat to Sadie Mae in Readville Stakes
Sadie Mae won the opening heat of the Massachusetts $10,000 stake race at Readville on August 23. Kidssay finished second with Zephyr third in the field of contenders.
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Readville
Mass
Sadie Mae
Kidssay
Zephyr
Back To Old Place
Washington August 22 Loomis resumes duties as acting Secretary of State. The move restores Loomis to the top role after an interim period as the department’s acting head.
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Old Place
Washington
Loomis
Weather in Chicago Forecast August 23
Chicago forecast shows light showers and cooler conditions. Illinois notation mentions thressing and a shift to cooler weather on Thursday.
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Chicago
Illinois
Todd
Pupil Return Near as City Schools Plan Reopen
Progress on the High School annex and Center street school house lags as materials arrive late. Officials expect occupancy at the start of the second semester in February with both buildings ready, while remodels of the old structures are deferred. Regular openings remain scheduled for September fifth despite rumors.
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Center Street
E. Raines
Raines
Ninth annual League convention opens in Toledo
Five hundred delegates from cities and towns across the country attend the ninth annual League of American Municipalities convention in Toledo Ohio. Officers report the league is in a flourishing condition as the meeting opens with plans and papers to be presented. the event runs through Friday.
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League of American Municipalities
Toledo
Ohio
Market Report From Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Closing quotations show mixed moves with September grains and meats listed. Cattle totals around 12,000 with gains 10 to 20 cents. hogs near 15,000 up about 10. sheep about 18,000 up 10. ranges for quality grades provided and prices for stock categories in Chicago and Union Stock Yards.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Social at Church Junior Society Plans Evening
The Junior society of the United Brethren church will hold a social in the church parlors this evening. The program includes Hymn, Prayer, a solo by Nellie Fry, a colloquy titled How He Managed Aunt Benny, and Emna Ey ooguy performing The Tramp. Prologue Nearer My God to Thee accompanies the program.
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U. B
Nellie Fry
Benny
Emna Eyooguy
Phose
Explosive Find Linked to Crooks in Monday Accident
Chief Sweeney states the Monday accident near the junction was not from a revolver explosion but an planted explosive by a crook gang. Captain Silk and Detective Healey share this view noting hidden explosives would have caused the blast. The revolver isn’t buried beyond forty eight hours. In recovery, all injured men are expected back to work within weeks.
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Sweeney
Neat Junction
Silk
Healey
Colt Kick Injures Man Driving Colt in Chicago Street
This morning about 10 Frank Lee was kicked in the face by an unbroken colt while driving a two wheeled cart for H. F. Roys. The injury occurred as the cart crossed car tracks near the Anteiver office and the horse kicked the left cheek, requiring stitches at Dr. Firestone's office.
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Frank Lee
H. F. Roys
Lee
Chicago
First M E Church Supper Draws Busy Night Crowd
News of Day Tersely Told reports the ladies of the First M E church hosting a supper at the church this evening. The modern kitchen and sliding telescopic doors in the basement allow the space to open for a large crowd. Supper served 5 to 8 PM to support a worthy cause.
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M. E
First M. E
Seventh grade pupils honor teacher with farewell party
The seventh grade pupils at First ward school held a surprise farewell party for Mrs. Scho field last evening. Guests, mainly from the seventh grade, presented a beautiful salad bowl and refreshments were served. The Gun club shoot was rescheduled to Thursday at 2 30 due to Henry Vietmeyer of Chicago visiting as a trap shooting expert.
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First Ward School
L. Schofield
Henry Vietmeyer
Chicago
Vietmeyer
Freeporters Planned to Ride IC Excursion to Chicago
A large number of Freeport residents planned to travel to Chicago Saturday on the Illinois Central excursion. A round trip rate of 2.50 has been set, and all indications point to a big crowd.
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Chicago
Marriage License Issued in Chicago for Swarts and Dusslin
A marriage license has been issued in Chicago to George F. Swarts a druggist and Delia Dusslin of Freeport. The wedding is set for this evening in Chicago with Rev Liverton officiating.
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Chicago
George F. Swarts
Delia Dusslin
Liverton
Administrator Sues For Trespass In Circuit Court
Frank H Alberstett administrator of Anna Herolds estate sues Emma Deery and Adeline Montague for trespass on the premises. He is represented by Burchard and Burrell with property to wife. Henry Iserman of Rock Grove township has probated will, leaving all property to his wife. Henry Iserman is named executor.
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Frank H. Alberstett
Anna Herold
Circuit Court
Emma Deery
Adeline Montague
Burchard & Burrell
Henry Iserman
Rock Grove Township
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Walter F Fritz Dixon Seed Merchant
Walter F Fritz a seed merchant of Dixon filed a petition in bankruptcy in federal court through his attorney John S Dorn blazer. Liabilities 518.65 assets 280.28. Real Estate Transfer Mrs Mary A Scott sold lots 6 and 7 in Purinton’s addition sent to Dr irp Brokhausen for details incomplete
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Walter F. Fritz
Dixon
John S. Dornblazer
Mary A. Scott
Ie & Purinton
Irp Brokhausen
LETMADE LEAVES THEFT CHARGED AND POLICE NOTICE
Adolph Letmade of Garden street fled after police sought a lumber theft warrant tied to Hamlyn Bros. school project on Center street. Lumber found in his possession. chief says they know nothing of his whereabouts. Eva Moss released after the charge of larceny by bailee was withdrawn by the complainant. Chief Sweeney warns of a suspicious man named William Lochman, described as a 49 year old German, 6 feet 3, 230 pounds, with a woman accomplice, posing as a New York Evening Post envoy and using a bank draft scam. arrest and alert details requested.
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Adolph Letmane
Garden Street
Captain Silk
Letmide
Hamlyn Bros
Center Street
Letmade
Silk
Sweeney
Eva Moss
Brown
Bentley
Herman Apfelbaugh
Batgren
Rockford
William Lochman
Bargren
E . Vitty
New York Evening Post
U. S
New York
Father Vaughan Not Ill Despite Reports
Rev Father L J Vaughan, noted lecturer, is reported well by the Chicago Lyceum bureau manager who denies apoplexy rumors from Janesville Wisconsin. He will present three lectures in Freeport this fall, starting September 27 at St Mary's hall.
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Father L. J. Vaughan
Janesville
Wis
Chicago Lyceum Bureau
Mather Vaughan
Father Croke
St. Mary's Church
Father Vaughan
Vaughan
Chicago Lyceuum Bureau
Pather Vaughan
Freeport
St. Mary's Hall
Look in the Glass See Causes of Skin Trouble
An advertisement urges readers to assess health as a cause of skin blemishes and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia as a laxative aid. It claims good digestion supports a clear complexion and lists H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz as sellers.
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Caldwell
Rogers Plated Flatware Arrives In Berwick Pattern
A large assortment of Rogers plated flatware is showcased in Knives and Forks. The Berwick pattern appears in Berry Cream Tea and Salad Spoons and other pieces. Both straight back and curved cimeter blades are offered. Come in before the assortment is broken.
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Stephenson St Freeport
H. A. Hillmer CO
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Today's Market Report
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Tas
Charles D. Knowlton
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