Feudingformer railroad chiefs clash at board meeting
New York Aug 28 Windys Central directorate meeting ends in a violent altercation between former president Stuyvesant Fish and successor J T Harahan. Accounts differ whether blows landed but both men grappled as colleagues separated them. Other directors including Cornelius Vanderbilt and Robert W Goelet attended and attempted to calm the scene.
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New York
Wdard
Windys Central Railroad
Stuyvesant Fish
J. T. Harahan
Wall Street
Fish
Harahan
Mish
J. C. Directorate
Mr. Harahan
Mr. Fish
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Robert W.goelet
Charles A. Peabody
Alexander 5. Hackstaff
Charles M. Beach
Walter Luttgen
James de Wolf Cutting
Harriman-Harahan
Goelet
Russia
Narahan
Sue
Mr. Vanderbilt
HOPES FOR PENNANT RISE IN LOCAL RACE AND BIDS
The district ninety school directors in LaSalle County invite sealed bids by September 6 for building a new schoolhouse in Freeport area. J. M. Hineline’s office handles bids to D. M. Brubaker at the Journal office. The board reserves right to accept or reject any bid. In sports, Scott stars as Freeport sweeps Fond du Lac in a doubleheader, 4-6 and 9-4, with strong support from teammates and key hits from Fiske and Shaunnessy.
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Laintaster
Stephenson County
Fle
J. M. Hineline
Freeport
Ill
D. M. Brubaker
Wa. Lieferman
D. M. Bruasker
J. M. Herren
Edward
Scott
Fond du Lac
Eddie
Scotty
Fim
Fiske
Shaunnessy
Ireland
Barlow
Stark
Ives
Wausau
la Crosse
Canners
Lumberjacks
A. H. FO. Ale
Treland
Schoonhoven
Wiskess
Diseh
Delvym
Beatt
Port
A. Dessel
Leteher
Gardner
Quinn
Ib Fleming
Crangle
Spanton
Tsaues
Ames
Dunbar
Fond de Lie
Shaunnesay
Port Scott
Lioo
Tinte
Dunpire
Newhouse
REL Freeport
Scort
Hartel and
Crags
Local baseball results from Wisconsin August day
GAMES ELSEWHERE reports games in Wausau Madison La Crosse Oshkosh and Green Bay. Madison edged Wausau 6 to 5 after critical infield errors. La Crosse won 2 to 3 at Green Bay with eighth inning hits. Oshkosh shutout Eau Claire 9 to 6. Twilight League baseball also noted.
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Fond du Lac
Freeport
Green Bay
la Crosse
Wausau
Madison
Oshkosh
Eau Claire
W. L. Pet
Ula Oshkosh
Aye Fond du Lac
Wis
TJ Green Bay
Shatteries
Byan
Moore
Charles Send Orr
Crime patrols target Chicago crooks in Rockford area
Country authorities and Chicago detectives warn that professional thieves from Chicago travel to nearby cities like Rockford and beyond to commit jobs then return home. Despite efforts and vigilant policing, many arrests occur in taverns while affluent offenders hide in luxury, keeping Rockford residents wary of prowlers and praters this season.
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Ghitago
Rockford
Aug
Chidags Boltes
Wipa
Ae Rt. Louis
Chicago
Toma
Farm encampment teaches boys modern farming methods
A. P. Grout opens a Beattie County farm encampment and school for boys to counter rural depopulation. The week long program runs until Aug 31 with lectures by University of Illinois professors Crane Hall and Petit on farm mechanics animal husbandry and agronomy. No charge for lodging and only a small meals fee.
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Bloomington
A. P. Grout
Illinois
Beatt County
Grout Hes
F. R. Crane
University of Illinois
Hall
Petit
Wosk
Robbery Rumors Swirl Around Heard Residence Mystery
Reports claim Judge C E Heard was the robber at his Stephenson Street home while camping at Lake Geneva. He admitted packing silverware and valuables to the lake after a sudden return, while son Oscar Heard Jr disputed the police account and said a theft report was filed with the station.
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Heard
C. E. Heard
Lake Geneva
Journal
Upper Stephenson Street
Freeport
Oscar Heard, Jr
Silk
Illnes
Labor Day doubles games on Taylor's path lineup set
A Labor Day event features a doubles match between First M. E. and St. John's at 1:30 pm, followed by Second Presbyterian versus Embury. Tickets cost 16 cents with grandstand free. Vendor points include Bengston's jewelry or Water Co offices.
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Agte
Taylor
Séton
Presbyterian
Ambury
Firet M. E
John’s
M. F
St. John’s
Second Presbyterian
Embury
Bengston
Water Co
Offics
Insurance Fight Over Thomas Rogers Death Claim
In Aurora a Modern Woodmen policyholder's heirs challenge a $2000 life claim arguing officers knew of Rogers occasional drinking yet accepted premiums for ten years. The case tests policy exclusions for intemperance and will go to the supreme court, with many policyholders watching statewide.
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Modern Woodmen
Nausance Company
Kana County
Aurora
Thomas Rogers
Madam Woodmen
Owever
Heira of
Rogera
Woodmen
Teanpetate
Supreme Court
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed By Blut Merchant
A. G. Hays of Blut Missouri touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. The claim is guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, a local druggist.
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A. G. Hays
Blut, Mo
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Smallpox Fear Hits Aurora Schools Vaccination Order
Health Officer Dr OC W Geyer issues a fall term vaccination order for east and west Aurora school pupils due to summer smallpox. West side parents oppose while 600 residents attend a heated meeting. Dr Harmon Spalding from the Chicago board of health answers questions as the order is anticipated to be challenged.
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Aurora
OC. W. Geyer
West Side
Harmon Spalding
Chicago Board of Health
The Limit of Life and Electric Bitters
Eminent medical scientists place life expectancy well beyond current limits, noting the critical 50s decade. They urge thorough body care as essential, promoting Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize organs. Guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, with photography supplies advertised by J. P. Guenther & Co. in Freeport.
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Nature
Joseph Emmert
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