Doctor Sues Over Damages in Barrett Death Case
Rock Island physician Dr Claudius B Kenyon sues J W Potter publisher of the Rock Island Argus for 15000 alleging defamation from published material about the sudden death of Walter E Barrett. Barrett's widow accuses Kenyon of performing surgery on the day of death. Coroner asked to exhume remains. no post mortem was performed. Potter, a Rock Island postmaster and former Freeport resident, is a prominent local figure.
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Rock Island
Potter
Himes
Rock Island, Ill
J. W. Potter
Claudius B. Kenyon
Walter 8. Barrett
Kenyon
Barrett
Hawes
Argun
Freeport
O. F. Potter
Drunkard shoots wife then commits suicide in DerRorr
Frank Baubien, a traveling agent, shot his wife in the back as she fled his anger and then killed himself. He was intoxicated. The woman has a fair chance of recovery.
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DerRorr, Mich
Frank Baubien
Li Hung Chang Visits West Point With American Party
Li Hung Chang and a distinguished American party sailed from New York aboard the Dolphin to West Point to tour the United States military academy. The expedition includes leading members of his suite and other notable guests.
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New York
Li Hung Chang
United States
The
Dolphin
West Point
Military Academy
Senator Allen to notify Bryan on return east
Madison Neb Aug 31 Special Senator Allen the committee chairman from St Louis will notify Bryan of his nomination when Bryan returns from the east.
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Bryan
Madison, Neb
Allen
St. Louis
East
British Workmen Win Wage Advance Settlement
London reporters say Clyde and Belfast ship builders have settled their dispute with employees by granting the wage advance demanded. In Brooklyn, the Kings County Elevated Railway was placed into the hands of a receiver this morning.
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London
Clyde
Belfast
Brooklyn
Kings County Elevated Railway Company
Injunction Dissolved in Noted Railway Case
Charleston Ohio August 31 Judge Simonton dismissed the bill and dissolved the injunction in the famous railway injunction case.
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Charleston
Simonton
Bryan Departs After Brief Speech in Chautauqua
In Chautauqua New York on August 31 Mr and Mrs Bryan left for Mayville after a brief speech given by Bryan at the gathering.
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Bryan
Chautauqua
N. Y
Mayville
Whatur Forecase Next Twenty Four Hours Illinois Weather
Ontcano Aug 31 special forecast for Illinois fair tonight and Tuesday cooler in southeastern portion tonight northerly winds expected across the state with no precipitation noted.
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Ontcano
Illinois
Market closing quotations from Oxteaco and Union Yard
August wheat and corn rise with oats and pork mixed. December wheat at 69.2 and May oats at 19. Union Stock Yards market shows cattle receipts at 23,000 with beef bids $3.00 to $5.00 and hog receipts 45,000 with hog prices $3.15 to $8.40. sheep at 17,000 steady with natives $2.00 to $8.60.
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Oxteaco
Union
the Drover's Journal
Texang
Lambs
Notable Social Notes From Freeport Scene
Miss Emma Curley of Galena visits Freeport. Prof Tamm to speak at Memorial Lutheran Church. Martha Washington garrison meeting canceled. Miss Mae Anslinger returns from Galena. Frank Huber John Place and Frank Lohr to play with Warren this week. Rockford Cycling Club faces J P Younger's team next Sunday. Freeport Cycling Club board to meet tomorrow. Harlow Business College opens fall term with many students. Mrs Lois Powell Bates and Vacinta Mattert return from Waterloo Iowa. Stephenson Republican central committee meets at Hitt club rooms tomorrow at 1 pm. Ladies auxiliary holds important special meeting on Tuesday Sept 1 at 3 pm. Freeport Pro Politburo hopes to hear Bryan in Chicago Labor Day. He may tour northern counties via Rockford Freeport Galena.
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Tamm
Memorial Lutheran Church
Martha Washington Garrison
Mae Anslinger
Galena
Rockford
J. P. Younger
Freeport
Harlow Business College
Lois Powell Bates
Vacinta Mattert
Waterloo
Iowa
Stephenson County Republican Central Committee
Hitt Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Popocrats
Bryan
Chicago
Doctors to Meet Northwestern Homeopathic Society
The fourth quarterly meeting of the Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Society will be held in this city tomorrow at the Brewster house parlors. The agenda includes calling to order by Dr. B. H. Aurand and reports from bureaus on Electro Therapeutics and Physical Diagnosis, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and various clinical topics.
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The
Homeopathic Medical Society
Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Society
Brewster House
B.H. Aurand
Freeport
Tila
C. E. Dunn
H. J. Hughes
Mt. Carroll
Ill
H. Hilliard
Warren
A. G. Soule
W. R. Franklin
Rockford
H. A. Noyes
A. E. Smith
B. Kinyon
Rock Island
September Weather Forecast From Central Valley Storms
The forecast outlines two disturbances in September with crossings from the west to the east, including a cool wave and frosts in northern latitudes. It notes the central path near the fortieth parallel, possible tornadoes in southern states, and heavy mid latitude rain. Temperature and rainfall patterns vary by region through the month.
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Great Central
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain Country
Mississippi Valley
Cairo
Ohio Valley
United States
St. Louis
Memphis
Atlantic
Riverside Iron Works Cuts Wages. 3000 Idle
In Wheeling West Virginia Riverside Iron Works announced a twenty percent wage reduction for blast furnace workers. The workers refused the cut and resigned, leading to a shutdown that left about three thousand men idle.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Riverside Iron Works
Detectives Discharged in Louisville Police Shakeup
Louisville Ky August 31 detectives discharged by board of safety after noon removing entire detective force amid charges raised during impeachment trial. The veteran detectives were absorbed into the regular police force.
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Louisville
Board of Safety
Grandest exhibition of new dry goods and carpeting
The house shows a grand exhibition of fresh dry goods and carpets with prices at bottom. Customers can pick new colored and black dress goods, novel ties, wash fabrics, clocks, capes, and more, all selling fast. Wm Walton advertises a large stock at 104-106 Stephenson Bt, promising city‑level selection.
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United States
Wm. Walton
Stephenson Bt
Portrait business plans large scale advertising push
Realizing annual portrait costs, the proprietors intend a large scale portrait business. Agents will visit in a few days to explain advertising methods for Smith's Stupid located at 117 Stephenson St City.
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Smith
Stephenson St
City
Foster's Local Forecasts for Freeport Area
A weather summary notes storm waves reach the median and changes within 100 miles of Freeport within twenty four hours of 8 p m. The dates listed include August 31 with cooler conditions September 1 cooler September 2 moderating September 8 warmer September 4 threatening and September 5 changeable.
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Foster
Freeport
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Kingsley
Kingsley's Department
Gendron
BPW & Lallmeyer
Star Golf
Ennenga & Wagner
Galens &T
Doctor Suns
the Marketa
Emma Curley
Freeport Friends
Frank Huber
John Place
Frank Lohr
Grindstone Orry
Mich
Michigan
Hera Jaat Hight
Drew
U. S
Ang
Oxford
Serge Buskins
Tia
Stephenson
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