Cold Wave Hits Nation With Record Subzero Temps
A severe cold wave swept across the country with the thermometer plunging ten to twenty degrees below zero. Forecasters had predicted cold weather, yet the extent surprised many as water pipes froze in cities and plumbers were kept busy. Telegrams from Columbus Ohio and various locations in the region described the harsh conditions and low water levels as the Scioto River neared a freeze, prompting water warnings. Continuous subzero readings and widespread frost marked the day, with temperatures dipping further in northern areas.
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Ohio
Scioto
Columbus
SaRaTo
Yoro
Robbers Blow Safe at Rice Station Bank
Robbers blew open the Rice Station bank safe and escaped with 2000 dollars in cash and 15000 dollars in negotiable paper. Three suspects have been arrested.
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Dee
Rice Station
Here
Fire destroys several firms in early morning blaze
Loss totals 700000 with 600000 insured as Boutell Brothers furniture store Peck's Photograph Supply Bindit Manufacturing and Power's Mercantile suffer damage. Two Insurance patrol members Jacob Miller and John Fellows are killed and three others injured in the blaze on December 14 at Minswhavents.
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Minswha Avents
Boutell Brothers
Peck
Bindit! Manufacturing Company
Power’s Mercantile Company
Jacob Miller
John Felows
Federal Grand Jury Opens Case Against Mrs Chadwick
Cleveland special dispatch reports federal grand jury impaneled to probe Mrs Chadwick. The session began with a large crowd at the station as she arrived by train at 2 10. Indictments were returned against Mrs Chadwick and multiple bank officials, indicating a major financial investigation.
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Federal Grand Jury
Cleveland
Chadwick
Federal Building
Beckwith
Spear
Citizens National Bank of Oberlin
May suspend secretary investigation starts in Rural Carriers case
Officials ordered an inquiry into Secretary Tuber of the Rural Carriers association whose signature appeared on a circular to congressional candidates asking their stance on legislation affecting carriers. The move, announced December 14, seeks to determine any improper influence and proper conduct within the association.
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Washiacton
Spe‘cial
Tuber
Rural ‘Carriers’ Association
Congress
Zemstvoists Hold Echo Meeting In Saint Petersburg
A large Zemstvoists gathering was held to echo the December 4 celebration of Alexander II's emancipation proclamation fortieth anniversary. Speakers urged reforms while noting czarist opposition led by the grand ducal cabal influencing Nicholas II. The movement claims Russia’s salvation lies in their proposals presented to the emperor and publicized to the world.
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Prururspurg
Alexander II
Czar
Grand Ducal Cabal
Nicholas II
Remstvois
Russia
Evar
Lower Oil Dividend
New York December 11 Special The Standard Oil Company will issue checks tomorrow for a dividend of 7 percent. This raises the year's total to 36 percent, compared with 44 percent last year, 45 percent in 1902 and 48 percent in the two preceding years. The dividend will total about $7,000,000.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Mayor Ames Released From Indictments
Minneapolis special report says former mayor Ames had all indictments dismissed as of December 14. He is now free, with officials noting the case's termination and public reaction pending.
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Minneapolis
Ames
Italy and United States sign arbitration treaty
The treaty of arbitration between Italy and the United States was signed today in Washington. Also reported, the Spanish cabinet has resigned. Weather forecast from Curacao predicts partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with light snow flurries, warmer in the west and central areas.
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Wasnixcton
Italy
United States
Curcaco
Sick and Afflicted Improve After Horse Accident
H. C. Bloom, whose skull was fractured by a horse kick ten days ago, is slowly improving. Mrs. W. J. Bigelow is improving. Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised with a claim of health benefits for women and men, priced 35 cents for tea or tablets, by Joseph Emmiert.
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H. CG. Bloom
W. J. Bigelow
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmiert
Fire destroys Isaacs grocery and butcher shop on West Street
A morning blaze damaged G. W. Isaacs grocery and adjacent meat market at 273 West Street. Fire departments fought the flames from ten until 11:30. Roofs and ceilings were destroyed, meat spoiled, repairs planned. Loss around $500 with two insurance policies covering the damage.
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G. W. Isaacs
Weat Street
Issaac
Tsaues
Concordia Fire Insurance Company
Hanover Fire Insurance Company
Local Retail and Rail Refrigeration Advancements Pitch
Brown and Dollmeyer's lists latest books and advertising lines while noting a scientific engineer has built a refrigerating machine for freight cars reducing ice needs. It also promotes 10 percent pants discount and up-to-date tailoring ads. A basketball game at the M C A is announced with teams Pattons versus Freeport.
The Right Kind of Faith Mortgage Loans
An advertisement from American Investments promotes the right kind of fatth mortgage loans. It markets real estate mortgages as cool, calculated investments for rational investors, avoiding speculative mania and market volatility. Charles B. Knowlton, banker and dealer in investment securities, offers these loans for sale.
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Charles Bd. Knowlton
Interesting Martha Washington Thimble Club Meeting
The Martha Washington Thimble Club held a well attended meeting yesterday afternoon. The executive committee decided to play for games instead of points and elaborate souvenirs were awarded to those entitled to the honor.
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Martha Washington Thimble Club
Y M C A Notes and Catholic Order Meeting
Y M V R G A notes: Men's Bible class led by Rev W Gardner Thrall meets tonight at 8 o'clock and invites any interested. Catholic Order of Lady Foresters holds a special meeting Thursday evening with full attendance requested for important business. Real estate sale: Geo W Graham sells south half of lots 1 and 2, block 4, Adams addition to D G Jones for 1125 through Hildreth agency.
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Y. Mvr G." A
W. Gardner Thrall
Order of Lady Foresters
Geo. W. Graham
D. G. Jones
Adams Addition
Hildreth Agency
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Albert Baly at Union Street
Increase in population is noted as Mr and Mrs Albert Baly of 80 Union Street become parents to a ten pound baby girl. Also advertised items include pictures framed to order by Brown and Dollmeyer and a Christmas piano sale at Hallute on Saturday December 17.
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Albert Baly
Union Street
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Lédlow
Joan Hallute
Piano Stock Sale With Named Brands and Open Evenings
The ad promotes a piano stock with brands Chickering Emerson Sterling Kurtzman Schiller Capen Byrne Backman Werner Vose Sona in various finishes. It advertises stored pianos and flexible payment terms, plus a closeout of fused and secondhand pianos with several models and prices, inviting customers to visit at 129 Stephenson St Freeport, open evenings.
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Chickering
Emerson
Sterling
Kurtzman
Schiller
Capen
Byrne
Backman
Werner
Vose & Sona
San Domingo
Engle & Schoff
Lyon & Healy
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Freeport
Aviat
Anions
Zariman
Exchange Bt
Hines
Mechanis Street
Sota
JOSEPH _EMMERT
Stephenson St
Rush
B.P. Hill Grain Co
Adams and
Spring Streets
Dorman & CO
Court Haile Freeport
Ida
Minnesota
Mrs.chadwick
Rural Carriers’ Association On the
E. Bengston’s Jewelry
Stephenson Bt
C. F. Hildreth
Santa Claus
Yuletide
Mabel
Baby
Grandma
Ford & Son Jewelers
Zemstvois
Mayor Ames
Manprip
Brown & Dollmeyer's
Wed
Chas
A. Swisher
Susie Penticott
J.S. HarpsTur
M. C
PatTons
La-Lidlw
Hoyt Casey
Elas
Harpster
Lowney’s
Adamy
W. W. Harpster
Nicholas
Christinus
DR. Davis
Witcoxux
X-Mas Pianos
John Hba
Stephenson St Freeport Glidtw
X-mas
A. C. Warner ‘Jeweler and Optician
Galena Street
United Dental Parlors
Sigon St
Freenatt
Spana Cuba
Pauline Hall
Royal Lancer
W.N. Tice
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