LaFollette Read Message on Railroads and Corporations
Wisconsin Governor LaFollette addressed an extraordinary legislative session and urged investigation into public service by corporations and insurance firms. He criticized railroads for costly lobbying and tax resistance and proposed a comprehensive probe. he also indicated willingness to accept the U S Senate seat he was elected to last session.
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Wisconsin
Madison
LaFollette
Mesage
United States
President's Message Read With Attentive Senate and House
The annual message of the president was read in the senate after convening, drawing an exceptionally large attendance. The house followed the reading with attentive interest as pages 8 4 9 and 10 carried the message.
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Senate
House
Washington
Butter Holds Firm at 24 Cents in Elgin Market
Elgin reports butter pricing steady at 24 cents with no sales on the board of trade today. The quiet session reflects stable wholesale demand and minimal trading activity.
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Elgin
Board of Trade
Chicago Weather Forecast for Tonight and Wednesday
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with light snow flurries in the north this afternoon and likely tonight. Temperatures are expected to rise.
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Chicago
Market quotes and Union stock yards totals in Chicago
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 87 1 4 to 87 1 4, May corn 45 1 4, May oats 25 1 4 to 25 3 4, January pork 8 13 16, lard 7 1 2 to 7 3 4, ribs 6 97. Union stock yards: cattle 8,000 steady with beef prices 3.50 to 6.75, hogs 42,000 strong, sheep 18,000 steady 4.00 to 5.75. Mrs M M Baumgartner is at Orangeville today.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Mutual Reserve Paid 15000 to Avert Suit in 1899
George D. Eldridge, VP of Mutual Reserve Life, testified before an Insurance investigation commission that the Mutual Reserve paid 15000 to McDonald of Philadelphia in 1899 to avoid a suit by policy holders to oust Frederick A. Burham from the presidency.
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New York
George D. Eldridge
Mutual Reserve Life
Insurance Investigation Commission Today
Mutual Reserve
McDonald
Philadelphia
Frederick A. Burham
Murderer Crawford Hanged at Elk River Minnesota
C D Crawford convicted of murdering Heine Landen in a box car near Here was hanged at Elk River Minnesota this morning December 5 18-- Special dispatch reports the execution carried out under state law.
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C. D. Crawford
Elk River, Minn
Elk River
Minn
Heine Landen
Campbell-Bannerman Forming New English Cabinet
Sir Henry Campbell Batter Bannerman met the king and accepted the task of forming a new English cabinet in London as of December 5. Fielding a government team and policy agenda follows. The move signals a swift transition in British leadership during the current political moment.
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Sir Henry Campbell—Bannerman
London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Madden Becomes County Treasurer Pending Special Election
The Board of Supervisors selected William J. Madden to serve as county treasurer until a successor is elected. The vote was party driven with Republicans backing Madden and Democrats backing Oscar Elsesser, amid debate on a family succession. County Clerk Held awaits attorney general guidance on the election date, while supporters urge Oscar J. Elsesser to run.
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Oscar J. Hisesser
John Hisesser
Board of Supervisors
William J. Madden
Mr. Madden
Henry Lichtenberger
W. W. Etzler
Rigney
Stephen Rigney
Stephenson County
John Elsesser
Oscar Elsesser
Aye
John Bamberger
Fred Wangasser
W. H. Barnes
W. L. Boeke
John Bruce
FE. L. Cronkrite
Frank Lohr
Ira Miller
W. C. Milner
J. W. Nelson
Howard D. Price
R. R. Thompson
Nay
Fred Alberstett
F. L. Crotzer
G. W. Dow
D. I. Felts
August Koeller
Wm. T. Lamb
James Regner
Elseser
Oscar J. Elsesser
Ministers Agree in Principle to Powers Demands
Constantinople reports the council of ministers has agreed in principle to the powers demands while the sultan has not yet issued an order approving the action.
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Constantinople
Via
Sofia
Council of Ministers
Fire wipes out Manassas business district
A fire at 2 a.m. devastated Manassas Virginia's business section. The estimated loss exceeds $100000 with extensive property damage reported across storefronts and nearby structures. No injuries were immediately mentioned.
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Manascas
Poland Freed from Martial Law After Abolition
The abolition of minor state martial law was gazetted today, marking Poland as completely freed from military rule. Warsaw reported the official change on December 5 in a special dispatch.
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Warsaw
Poland
Five Norton Coal Miners Die From Smoke
In Norton, Charleston district, five coal miners suffocated to death late yesterday due to smoke in the mine. Officials pursue exact cause as community mourns.
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Charleston
W. Va
Specelal, J
Norton
This County
Not for sale local gas plant blocks syndicate bids
Representatives of a gas syndicate sought to buy Freeport Gas Light & Coke but the plant is not for sale and negotiations ended. Rumors link promoters to a city franchise for a gas plant and Rockford Edison Electric's bid to string wires for lighting businesses and homes.
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Ilinois
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company
Rockford Edison Electric Company
Funeral of Mrs. Emma Voigt Held at City
The funeral for Mrs. Emma Voigt wife of Dr L G Voigt was held from the residence at Float and Adams streets at 9 am and at St Josephs Catholic church at 9 30 am Rev Father Kavelage officiated with many friends and relatives in attendance Floral tributes were numerous including a large arrangement by the Eagles of which Dr Voigt is a member Also noted was the funeral of Mrs Wm Ruthe held this afternoon with Rev F Holke officiating
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Emma Voigt
L. G. Voigt
Float and
Adams Street
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Kavelage
Voidt
Wm. Ruthe
F. Holke
Klocke Indicted For Grand Larceny In Galena Street Saloon
Grand jury returns an indictment against Al Klocke a former Galena street saloonkeeper charged with grand larceny. His license was revoked by the mayor for running a disorderly house amid testimony from police and witnesses. Also noted are cases involving Mrs Det Fink accused of detaining girls and divorce and circuit court matters set for December 18 and 20 respectively.
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al Klocke
Galena Street
Klocke
Det Fink
Henry W. Coffman
Carrie Coffman
M. H. Wilcoxon
T. H. Wilcoxon
Entertainment at First U B Church by Y P C U
The Y P C U of the First U B church under Sarah Lois Fisher presented an admired program in Freeport. It will be repeated tomorrow evening December 6 at 8 o clock with new features and attractions. Admission is ten cents.
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U. B
Sarah Lois Fisher
Freeort
Prudence in Lending Guided by Real Estate Values
The lender urges careful by prudent lending stressing knowledge of values to avoid over lending. Real estate is the strongest security. all loans are first mortgages from personal funds. Properties must be well situated and productive. mortgages are top market quality with full handling of collections taxes and insurance.
Ladies Aid rummage sale moves to Hildreth room
The Baptist church Ladies Aid will hold a rummage sale Thursday through Saturday in the room vacated by C. F. Hildreth at 75 Van Buren Street, instead of the Ford Jewelry Store. A wide range of household items will be offered at low prices for all shoppers.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
C. F. Hildreth
van Buren Street
Ford Jewelry Store
Beloit College Pitcher Drowns During River Skating
Orlw Morey star pitcher for Beloit college drowned Monday after skating with four companions on Rock River. Miss Fannie Foster, his skating partner, was rescued unconscious and is in critical condition. Beloit mourns the loss of a popular young man.
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Orlw Morey
Beloit
Rock River
Fannie Foster
Morey
Bankrupt Brothers File in Federal Court
Petitions in bankruptcy were filed this afternoon by brothers Martin and Dennis DeWane farmers residing in Boone county. Dennis DeWane shows assets of 896.00 and liabilities of 9,160.30. Martin DeWane reports assets of 1,268.50 and liabilities of 6,675.00. Attorney is B. A. Knight of Rockford.
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Martin
Dennis DeWane
Boone County
Martin DeWane
B. A. Knight
Rockford
Display of Water Colors by Mrs. W H Haight
Interest groups are invited to attend a display and sale of water color sketches by Mrs. W H Haight at Miss Serf’s home 721 Stephenson street on December 6 and 7. The event includes Christmas novelties in calendars dinner cards and house mottoes.
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W.H. Haight
Serf
Stephenson Street
Surprise Fifteenth Birthday Party for Miss Alice Hardel
Miss Alice Hardel of Waddams Center celebrated her fifteenth birthday with forty friends who arrived unexpectedly and reminded her of the milestone. The gathering featured games and a substantial supper, making for a lively evening.
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Alice Hardel
Hardel
Waddams Center
Missionary Meeting at Mrs Crawford’s Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the English Lutheran church will meet at 2 30 PM Wednesday at Mrs James Crawford's home on South Galena avenue. Mrs Keeser, wife of a former pastor, will give a short address on Japan.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
The
English Lutheran Church
James Crawford
South
Galena Avenue
Keeser
Japan
Kushner Bros. to Formally Open Remodelled Furniture Store
The Kushner Bros. furniture store will have a formal opening tomorrow with public inspection and souvenirs for ladies. An announcement in this issue notes the event and invites all to attend.
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Kushner Bros
Flr
Beef trust case caller summons Chicago court
Robert Stewart is summoned as a 4venir man in United States court in Chicago to appear on December 12 for the government’s case against the beef trust.
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Robert Stewart
Venir
United States Court
Chicago
Beef Trust
Freeport Chapter Convenes Tonight with Stated Convocation
Freeport Masonic chapter schedules a stated convocation for tonight. Members are urged to attend and participate in upcoming activities as announced.
Bloom Returns to Shop Opposite Old Stand
Advertises reopening after sale and invites former customers to visit the new location across from the previous site. Notes owner HiG Bloom welcomes back old patrons and promises service.
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Bloom
Niles Case Comes To Court In Rockford Suit
George Wilcoxon representing Rockford Interurban faces Jack Niles in Justice Witte's court. Plaintiff rested his side at 3 o'clock as defense witnesses were placed on the stand.
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George Wilcoxon
Rockford & Interurban Company
Jack Niles
Justice Witte
Holliseer's Mountain Pea Claims Quick Cure
An ad touts Holliseer's Rocky Mountain Pea as a remedy for indigestion constipation dyspepsia kidney and liver disorders and all stomach troubles. It promotes tea or tablets and lists Joseph Emmert as the seller with a price of 385 cents.
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Holliseer
Joseph Emmert
Rand McNally seeks energetic reps in three states
Rand McNally & Co. of Chicago seeks a few energetic men to represent the firm in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Apply to F. W. Clark, state manager, at the company office.
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Rand McNally & Co. House of Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
F. W. Clark
Clairvoyant Madame Brunswick Extends at Dixon
Madam Brunswick a well known medium remains at 30 Chicago attest for another week as crowds seek guidance and prophecy amid local interest in spiritual readings.
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Brunswick
Dixon
Chicago
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Alice Drake
V. Mario Karnist
Ray C. Edwards
H. W. Shelp
Thraanrmony
Ray G. Edwards
8. Fisher
Wilcoxon Ride
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Today’s Market Report
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Orangeville
HA. Hillier NO. & Fice
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Exchange Street
Burnham
Madden
Oscar J
J. Madden
Elsesser
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James Rezner
Fred Bangasser
E. L. Cronkrite
Ira Miler
Sultan
U. B. Church
Co. D. Knowlton
Baptist
C. H. Little & CO
Litriots
Allington’s Music Store
Stephenson St
Galena Ave
A. GC. Wanner
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Frank B. Koenig
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