Possible Christmas pardon for Eugene Taylor in long-closed case
Boston report notes Eugene Taylor, serving life with 20 years served for poisoning his two year old son, may receive a Christmas release. He admitted buying poison but denied giving it to the child, claiming it was meant for crows. Doubt remains on guilt. Governor Douglas and the council held a hearing on a potential pardon.
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Boston
Mass
Eugene
Taylor
Charleston
Douglas
Embezzlement Charged in Money Order Funds Case
Chicago December 18 A warrant was issued for O K Northrup of Ashton Illinois on embezzlement charges related to money order funds United States Commissioner Foot issued the warrant Postoffice Inspector Cement of the Freeport district caused the action.
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Chicago
United States
Foot
O. K. Northrup
Ashton
Ill
Postoffice Inspector Cement
Freeport District
Strike Going to Pieces in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg December 12 reports that a telegraph strike is breaking apart as cables are cut and dispatches rerouted by courier via the German frontier. The general strike threat has faded while union appeals to remain firm fail to sustain the action.
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St. Petersburg
Gunboat Hist Reaches Harbor at Newport Rhode Island
Gunboat Hist, sent to aid the Nantucket lightship Monday, reached Newport harbor this morning after a fierce gale and heavy seas. The vessel sustained no damage and dodged the worst of the storm as it docked.
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Newport, R. I
Specelal
Hist
Nantucket
Autonomy for Poland Demanded by Polish Clergy
At a meeting of 417 Catholic clergymen in Russian Poland the group resolved this morning to demand autonomy for Poland with its own parliament.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Weather Outlook for Chicago Tonight
Chicago December 18 special forecast shows generally fair conditions in the north with possible showers in southern and central portions tonight. Temperature is expected to rise slowly through the period.
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Chicago
Tlinois
Casatay
Identified Slayer Kendall in Miss Reese Murder Case
Mrs. Baumgartner of Freeport Illinois identified James Kendall as the killer of Miss Maude Reese at 200 Evanston Avenue Chicago on November 21. Kendall, a confessed burglar, was confronted by Inspector Wheeler after a prior outing with Detective Lacey. Kendall denied the charges and offered no further statement. Joseph Brown, previously suspected, was released by Inspector Lavin.
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James Kendall
Mrs. Baumgartner
Inspector Wheeler
Kendall
West Side
Haymarket
Joseph Brown
Miss Maud Reese
Buckwheat and Bat Aid Rent Fees Mystery
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases including buckwheat and a bat with unclear context and a request about rent or fees. The readable elements do not form a clear event or named entities to report a definite outcome.
Snyder for Race Nominated Democratic Candidate for County Treasurer
Edwin Snyder a school teacher from Waddams was nominated by the Democratic Central committee for county treasurer in the January 16 special election to fill the Elsesser vacancy. An informal ballot showed Snyder leading Humphrey 19 to 4, finalized as 15 to 4 with Humphrey later moved to unanimous praise.
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Edwin Snyder
Waddams
John Elsesser
Democratic Central Committee
Snyder
Poffenberger
Byers
Buckeye Township
William Humphrey
Shippee
Prof
Humphrey
Madden
Royal and Select Masters Install New Freeport Officers
Freeport council No. 39, Royal and Select Masters, elected and installed officers led by Thrice Illustrious Master I. N. Roland and other posts including Dr. C. L. Snyder and W. B. Erfert. Marcus M. Lord of Chicago and A. L. Hamilton of West Chicago assisted. A banquet followed the installation and a class of candidates was initiated.
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Freeport Council
Royal and Select
N. Roland
C. L. Snyder
Work— Co
F. Knecht
W. B. Erfert
W. W. Lott
J. M. Saucerman
Frank Rogers
Yeomen of America elect officers in annual meeting
The Yeomen of America conducted its annual officer election last evening with D. K. Paul elected president and William Ridler as past president. Other officers named include Mrs J Burdeck as vice president, Mrs Dora Rogers as chaplain, A J O Nea l as secretary and treasurer, Bert Kunz as guide, M E B Dodge as guard, Frank Farnum as sentinel, and William Cantrill as a three year trustee. National Deputy J E Houdershell of Belvidere attended and reported a prosperous condition of the order.
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The
Yeomen of America
D. K. Paul
William Ridler
J. Burdeck
Dora Rogers
A. J. O’neal
Bert Kunz
Eb, Dodge
Sentinel
Frank Farnum
William Cantrill
J. E. Houdeshell
Ladies Auxiliary Officers Elected by Railroad Trainmen Unit
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen elected 1906 officers including Mistress Mrs Pauline Graham Vice mistress Mrs Mary Garland Past mistress Mrs Anna Spear Secretary Mrs Etta Riley Treasurer Mrs Flora Wisdom Conductress Mrs Cecelia Sund burg Chaplain Mrs Lulu Bowley Warden Mrs Abbie Osborn Inner guard Mrs Mary Fee Outer guard Mrs Dora Walker.
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the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Pauline Graham
Mary Garland
Anna Spear
Etta Riley
Flora Wisdom
Cecelia Sundburg
Lulu Bowley
Abbie Osborn
Mary Fee
Dora Walker
Ridott Man Denies Stealing Watch in Saloon Case
William Butler, a former Galena street bartender, stands trial for larceny of a gold watch and chain owned by George Klever of Ridott. Klever, intoxicated, testified that companions Lane and Kline and Butler participated in the theft, with Butler denying direct involvement and blaming others.
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William Butler
al Klocke
Galena Street
George Klever
Ridott
Albert Hofmann
Clem Walter
S. H. Matter
Lewis Bodeker
Harry Philips
C. S. Kuhn
Frank Zipse
Charles Snetcher
Henry Holsinger
Louis Hawke
Peter Bixler
Kleyer
Klever
Lane
Butler
Kline
John Lane
Eastern Star Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Eastern Star met Monday evening to elect officers for the year. Elected were Worthy Matron Mrs C C Wolf Worthy Patron Dr J F Farr Associate Matron Mrs W C Jencks Conductress Mrs Orin Landis Associate Conductress Miss Cora Wallahan Secretary Mrs Harry Tenney Treasurer Mrs D C L Mease Installation to be held January 8.
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Eastern Star
C. C. Wolf
J. F. Farr
W. C. Jencks
Orin Landis
Cora Wallahan
Harry Tenney
D. C. L. Mease
Christian Endeavor society names officers at Second Presbyterian
At the church business meeting with the Misses Reitzell the Christian Endeavor society elected officers. President Verta Walker. Vice president George Berthh. Secretary and treasurer Nellie Watson. Corresponding secretary Ida Bastian. Organist Lillie Bokhof. Assistant organist Margaret Heisler.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
Second Presbyterian Church
Reitzell
Verta Walker
George Berthh
Nellie Watson
Ida Bastian
Lillie Bokhof
Margaret Heisler
Camp officers elected by diverse groups tonight
Cherry Blossom camp of Royal Neighbors of America elects officers tonight. Freeport camp Modern Woodmen of America to elect officers tomorrow night. The Court of Honor and Excelsior lodge of Masons also schedule officer elections tomorrow or Friday. Stephengon lodge No. 192 Order of Mutual Protection plans tomorrow night elections.
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Cherry Blossom Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Freeport Camp
Woodmen of America
The
Court of Honor
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Stephengon Lodge
Order of Mutual Protection
Merchant tailor offers discounted winter suits at $26 to $304
Distinctive features and individuality in dress are touted as aims of every merchant tailor. John Harpster, a tailor, advertises winter suits with a perfect fit guaranteed and now at reduced prices of 26, 27, and 304 dollars. Come early for best selection.
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John
Harpster
Wnd
Exory
Bey
Ofter Dasa
Chickering
Boy's lined cap for 50g at Guid Bie Po'ake
A brief item notes a request or sale context for a boys lined cap priced at 50 grams at the Guid Bie Po'ake location. The readable fragment provides minimal details beyond the price and item type.
G. A. R. Set for Minneapolis National Encampment
At the G A R conference in Minneapolis on December 13 the decision was made to hold the national encampment there on August 13.
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Minneapolis
County Supervisors Refuse Payment for Constables
Whiteside county supervisors again refused to pay constables for criminal pursuit work including tracking robbers and other offenders yesterday.
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Whiteside County
Mask hall event at Lexington hall dec 19
Ladies and gentlemen recall the 20th Century boys mask hall to be held at Lexington hall on Tuesday December 19. Gibler's five piece orchestra will perform and there are prizes totaling $10. Admission details appear unclear in the fragment.
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Lexington Hall
Gibler
Fifer to Open Six Lesson Dancing at Knights Hall
Joe Fifer begins a six lesson dancing course at the Knights of the Globe hall starting Wednesday night December 13. The program aims to teach basic steps and social dancing skills for beginners.
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Joe Fifer
Knights of the Globe Hall
Bath robes and house coats at Golden Eagle sale
A brief notice advertises bath robes and house coats at Golden Eagle. The readable text mentions a date hint “12 6d” and an implied sale or stock event, without clear details.
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Golden Eagle
Sound Lending Of Money By Knowlton Bank
The prudent citizen is a lender and wise loans depend on valuing. Over lending risks arise from anxiety for high rates or misjudging values. Real estate serves as the clearest security with first mortgage security from the bank using personal funds. Mortgages offered without investor expense, handling details, taxes, and insurance.
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Ray G. Edwards
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