St Paul Coast Line Project Aims Pacific Reach By 1908
Official details outline a 2000 mile path from Glenham South Dakota to Seattle Washington with construction to Battle Montana by 1908 and passenger operations by 1909. Bridges tunnels and grade specifics frame the route through North Dakota Montana and Washington including a 1275 foot bridge over the Missouri and a two mile Snoqualmie tunnel.
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St. Paul Railway
Pacific Coast
Earling
Battle
Mont
Glenham
Missouri River
Yellowstone
Mugselshell
Lne
St. Paul
Oak Creek
North
South Dakota
Little Missouri River
Standing Rock Indian Reservation
North Dakota
Missouri
Little Missouri
Summit Station
Harlowton
Lombard
Whitehall
Butte
Rocky Mountains
Pipestone Pass
Deer Lodge
Hell Gate
Missoula
St. Regis
Jaltese
St. Paul Pass
Washington
St. Joe River
Idaho-Washington State Line
Tekos
Wash
Columbia River
Johnston Creek
Snoqualmie Pass
Maple Valley
Columbia and
Puget Sound
Seattle
Madam Brunswick the famed elgirvoyant at Chicago Street
Madam Brunswick the well known elgirvoyant is at No. 30 Chicago Street for a limited period. Hours are from 9 a m to 9 p m.
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Brunswick
Chicago St
Pension Granted to Widow of War Veteran Selle
The pension department at Washoutot notified Mrs. Caroline Selle widow of Charles Selle that she receives a pension of 8 dollars per month. Congressman Lowden will appoint a midshipman for the United States Naval Academy between now and March 4. He plans a competitive examination in Freeport conducted by county superintendents.
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Washoutot
Caroline Selle
Charles Selle
Eighth Regiment
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Lowden
Secretary of the Navy
United States Naval Academy
Congressman Litt
Freeport
John L Ludolph Honored On 36th Birthday In Arcade Addition
A social gathering for John L Ludolph at his home corner Third Street and Columbus Avenue Arcade Addition celebrated his thirty sixth birthday. Guests awarded prizes in card games Cineh Christian Mrs John Quincer George Deininger and Mrs Frank Miller for Cinch Flinch honors to Mrs W Arndt Frank Risshel with Miss Florence Risshel as consolation.
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John L. Ludolph
Third Street
Columbus Avenue
Arcade
Ludolph
Cinch
Flinch
Cineh
Fred Christian
John Quincer
George Deininger
Frank Miller
W. Arndt
Frank Risshel
Florence Risshel
Illinois league meeting in Chicago to form new circuit
Fred Rodemeyer and F O Keene travel to Chicago for a Thursday 10 a m meeting at the Grand Pacific to organize a proposed Illinois league with reps from Rockford Joliet Aurora Elgin Ottawa LaSalle Kankakee and possibly Clinton Iowa. Members report encouragement from Elgin and Rockford as plans focus on permanent organization and officers.
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Fred Rodemeyer
F. O. Keene
Freeport Baseball Association
Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Rockford
Joliet
Aurora
Elgin
Ottawa
LaSalle
Kan
League
Michael Sexton
National Baseball Commission
Thomas Schoonhoven
George Ivegx
Freeport
Kenosha
Wis
Plein
Kankakee
la Salle
Streator
Tooe
Ta Kford
Mr. Holland
Officer Golden
Dime Social at First Presbyterian Parlor Tonight
The Young People's Society hosts a dime social in the First Presbyterian church parlors this evening. A fine program runs from 8 o clock with piano solo by Eva Ernst, recitation by Mrs Dr Baumpartner, violin solo by Dwight Riner, music by the Avolian Mandolin Club, and crayon sketches by Al Evans. Refreshments served. all welcome.
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First Presbyterian Church
Young People's Society
Eva Ernst
Mrg
Baumpartner
Dwight Riner
Avolian Mandolin Club
al Evans
Bride and Groom Fete Host Family at Exchange Street Party
Mrs F Charles Donohie entertained many friends Saturday evening at her Exchange street home in honor of her brother James L Gleason and pride.
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F. Charles Donohie
Exchange Street
James L. Gleason
Card Party Tonight At Freeport Club
A card party will be hosted this evening at the Freeport club inviting members to join a social gaming event.
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Freeport Club
Remains of Frank Skillen Brought for Funeral
The body of Frank Skillen, killed days ago in a Minot North Dakota wreck, arrived Sunday at 7 am. A postmortem by Drs Poling Torey and Best found death from blood poisoning due to a broken pupil bone. Interment was at Oakland cemetery with Rev. F A Hosmer officiating. Pallbearers were B of L F members from the west end, with relatives from Waterloo and brethren from Minot.
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Frank Skillen
Minot
N. D
Kuehner
Oakland Cemetery
F. A. Hosmer
B. of L. F
West End
Waterloo
Freeport
Woman robbed at prayer at St Marys church Elgin
An unidentified man, during morning prayer at St Marys church in Elgin, stole Mrs. Frank O Flahertys purse containing about five to eight dollars from her hand satchel. The thief exited unseen as about 200 worshippers watched. Police pursued but he vanished after entering a Chicago street saloon. A suspect, Tremble, was briefly detained later but released. Local and Chicago cases linked to similar thefts suggest an expert pickpocket at work.
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Elgin
St. Mary’s Church
Frank O'Flaherty
Arisving
Chicago
Sidney Rogers
Ea Tremble
Hudson
Andrew Sharp
Chicago Street
Sharp
Joe H. Jones
Tri City Trades and Labor Council Meets In Beloit
George Dippell Edward Zimmerman and W H McCall attended the Tri City Trades and Labor council in Beloit with Freeport Beloit and Rockford. Reports show the order flourishing and prospects bright for next year. No new members joined. discussions covered the 1907 Labor Day celebration and next meeting set for Freeport in January.
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George Dippell
Edward Zimmerman
W. H. McCall
Beloit
Tri-City Trades and Labor Council
Freeport
Rockford
Tri-City Federation
Sons of Veterans Meeting Promises Large Attendance
Assurances from Smith D. Atkins camp lead to expected big turnout for the Sons of Veterans meeting tomorrow night. Col Wm. D. Dustin secretary treasurer of the Illinois division and Post Commander-in-Chief Abbott will attend from Dwight and Chicago with members from Rockford. Whelen A. Davis post invited. eligible sons urged to attend. refreshments and a smoker scheduled.
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Sons of Veterans
Smith D. Atkins
Wm. D. Dustin
Dwight, T
Ilinois
Abbott
Chicago
Rockford
Whelen A. Davis Post
Wealthy woman offers to proxy for Santa Claus letters
New York reports a wealthy woman asked the Post Office to turn over all letters to Santa Claus to her for a charity she represents. Postmaster officials said no power of attorney existed and letters would be treated as dead mail if no authorization is shown.
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New York
Santa Claus
Wilcox
Yuletide
Edward M. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Post Office Department
Telephone line project runs through Winnebago with farmer opposition
The American Telephone and Telegraph builds a Chicago to Dubuque line facing farmer protests in Guilford township. Farmers claim misrepresentation and sabotage as poles are removed and holes filled. The route shifts north of the original plan crossing the Rock River near Rockford and Love farm, with service planned along the route but delivery delayed.
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American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Chicago
Dubuque
Winnebago County
Guilford Township
Guilford
Rock River
Rockford
Love Farm
Transfer Work On German Insurance To Royal Soon
A large force at German Insurance is moving business to the Royal. By month’s end the transfer is expected to be completed. About twenty applicants were turned away on Saturday, the current staff being at its capacity. more may be employed later.
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The
Royal
Knights of Pythias Meeting in Freeport Lodge Hall
Freeport lodge No 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in the castle hall over Strate bank this evening to conduct business and elect officers. All members are invited to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
Freeport Lodge
K. of P
Strate Bank
Woman shoots ex senator in hotel room
Ex United States Senator Arthur Brown of Utah lies in critical condition after being shot by Anna MeBradley of Salt Lake City in his Hotel Raleigh room. Bradley, claiming she is the mother of his two children, fled and refused to aid him as Brown faced possible peritonitis and blood poisoning.
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Washington
United States
Arthur Brown
Utah
Anna Me Bradley
Salt Lake City
Raleigh
Brown
Fatty
Bradley
Kalamazoo
Mich
Cameron
Sympathy With The Woman In Utah Adultery Case
Mrs. Bradley shows distress as authorities note a possible defense fund and aid from local groups. The report links an adulterous relationship with Brown and mentions prior immorality charges and family ties. Separate item: Montana Governor Toole proclaims initiative and referendum amendment approved by voters.
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Helena
Mont
Joseph K. Toole
Montana
Campbell's Target Is Dead in Shooting at Stock Exchange
Dr. Benjamin Harris died from wounds received when Amasa Campbell, a mill owner of Antigo Wisconsin, shot him in a Stock Exchange corridor last Monday. Campbell remains in police custody and will be arraigned on murder charges.
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Campbell
Chicago
Benjamin Harris
Stock Exchange
Amasa C. Campbell
Antigo
Wis
Enroll Now at Established Business and Shorthand School
A local notice promotes enrollment for a business or shorthand course starting Monday January 7. It touts an old established, well-equipped school endorsed by professionals and bankers, promising value for time and money and assistance in securing a good position. Call or write for a catalog.
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Los
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ST. Paul Coast Line
Butte, Mont
Yellowstone River
Corral
O'Fallon
Terry, Mont
Northern Pacific
Forsyth
Miles City
Porcupine
Home Creeks
Musselshell Valley
Harlowtown
Hill Road
Pension Department
John Ludolph
Freeport Baseball
Port Club
la Crosse
la Crosse Chronicle
la Crosse’ Professional Baseball Association
City Hall
Board of Trade
Mr. B Skillen
Tri-City
Trades and Labor Council
American Telephone Company
Journal
Walt
Sin
Washington Hotel
Senator Brown
Freeport &Theodw
Biust
Kuehner Bros
Armour’s
Armour
Mallon Neohiews
Freeport Gas Light and Coke Co
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