Mrs Chadwick and bank officials plead not guilty in Cleveland
In Cleveland on December 17 Mrs Chadwick appeared before Federal Judge Wing and pleaded not guilty to multiple indictments returned by the federal grand jury and was again jailed. President Beckwith and Cashier Spear of Citizens National Bank Oberlin also pleaded not guilty and were released on 25 000 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Spear
Citizen’s Bank
Cleveland
Chadwick
Wing
Beckwith
Citizens National Bank
Oberlin
Christmas Gift Suggestions for Esteemed Friends
A past article urges thoughtful gifts for older relatives at Christmas. It notes assessing recipients glasses and offering a fine pair as a suitable present, with promises to provide the glasses and arrange proper fitting after the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At. Nicholas
Christimas
Miniature World’s Fair opens at Madison Square Garden
A two week show in New York City showcases gold medal attractions from French Italian German Japanese Austrian and other foreign exhibits from the Louisana Purchase exposition. Highlights include Visayana village with the 17 member Filipino orchestra, Arizona snake-dancing Indians Esquimo village Makindians and Morocco dancing girls plus athletic contests and a duplicate of the famed Pike occupying the garden basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
St. Louis
Philippines
Arizona
Christmas charity lists begin in financial district
In New York on December 17 a regular list for subscriptions to the elevator men association and other workers in the financial district appeared. Despite the usual large Christmas gifts, donations may be as large as a few years ago, though recent street conditions do not seem to warrant it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elevator Men's Association
Trial in London Finds Promoter Not Guilty, Partner Guilty
After three weeks a jury acquitted Ernest Terahooley once Britain's largest company promoter. Henry J. Lawson was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses and sentenced to one year in prison with hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Terahooley
Great Britain
Henry J. Lawson
Lawson
Supreme court voids votes in Colorado wards five seven
Denver Nec 17 Special Chief Justice Gabbert announced the supreme court decision nullifying votes from three precincts in ward five and one precinct in ward seven after the late election due to gross frauds. Republicans will obtain control of the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Legislature Republican
Denver
Nec
Gabbert
Supreme Court
Fairbanks Officiates at Y M C A Cornerstone
In Wasa Hinaron on December 17 Vice President elect Fairbanks laid the cornerstone for the Washington YMCAs new 300000 dollar building. It is the association’s fourth structure and will be used entirely by younger members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa Hinaron
Washington Y. M.C. A
Fairbanks
Washington Association
Asks Protection for Hospitals in Port Arthur Siege
Toxio dispatch reports General Stoessel has opened negotiations with Japanese forces surrounding Port Arthur to provide protection for hospitals in the alleys. The move aims to safeguard medical facilities and wounded amid ongoing bombardments and siege operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toxio
General Stoessel
Port Arthur
Teanelo
Runaway horse damages Lena street and goods
Lena, Dec 17. A runaway horse attached to a cutter belonging to Wim. Hunekl dashed up the street and demolished both outfits. Mrs. J. I. Shank was returning from the school house when the incident occurred. The holiday season brings busy stores and a 66-entry doll contest at White's, with the winner to be highly cherished. Will Gishwiller, The Diamond King, is home from Chamberlain S. D. for a short visit. J. G. Schuede left for Buffalo to spend the holidays with friends. A. A. Krape was at Freeport this morning.
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Lena
J. I. Shank
Wim. Hunekl
Will Gishwiller
Chamberlain
White's
J. G. Sehudeé
Buffalo
A. A. Krape
Freeport
Weather outlook for Curesaco and piano sale note
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Also advertise a one day piano sale at John Hea's 129 Stephenson St. Saturday, Dec. 17. Promotional item appears in the weather section with a special notice.
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John Hea
Stephenson St Freeport Glidew
Stephenson St
Liddt
Courage Shown as Glen Island steamer burns to water edge
Nine people perish when the Glen Island bound for New Haven catches fire after grounding on Captain's Island in Long Island Sound. Firefighters and crew actions rescued the rest. loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. Fire at Hebrew orphan asylum alarms fifteen hundred children with no serious damage. Other fatalities total three dead and several injured in Williamsburg fire caused by oil stove explosion.
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New York
Speecial
Glen Island
New Haven
Captain's Island
Long Island Sound
Orphan Asylum
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Amsterdam Avenue
Personal News In City Contacts and Visits
Johnson Potter of Davis Fred J Blumer of Monroe Frank F Wherry of Madison Miss Christine Franck of Lanark Miss Margaret Gund home from Wellesley Mass Mr and Mrs J Smith of Kasre City guests in West Freeport Mrs C S Gunningham returns to Chicago after visiting Bert Miller Judge O E Heard to Chicago next week to preside on superior court bench Mrs F M Worthington of Chicago leaves for Sterling after visiting friends here
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Johnson Potter
Davis
Fred. J. Blumer
Monroe
Frank 4. Wherry
Madison
Christine Franck
Lanark
Margaret Gund
Wellesley
Mass
Rowdies Attack Boy in Chicago Alley
Two assailants tried to fight a 16 year old boy pushing a street cart near Nieman Bros. corner in Chicago. Captain Henry Silk knocked one thug into a snow drift, the other fled. The crowd praised Silk’s quick intervention as the would-be assault ended.
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Wagner
Henry Silk
Chicago Streit
Nieman Bros
Stephenson
Galena
Suk
Jeffries
Silk
Market closes steady at Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1.10s and May corn at 15!. Union Stock Yards: cattle 4100 steady with good to prime 6 7.00. hogs 19 000 steady. sheep 3 000 steady. Also noted are births at local Arcade addition and local ads for slippers at Winslow & Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Union
The Right Kind of Farm Mortgage Loans Ad by Charles Knowlton
A 1910s real estate notice extols farm mortgage loans as rational investments. It contrasts steady, income producing securities with speculative trading, urging prudent selection. The advertisement by Charles D. Knowlton brands itself as a banker and dealer in investment securities offering the right kind of farm mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Knowlton
Street Car Slams Horse In Noon Accident
A street car struck a horse attached to an express wagon on Chippewa street near Clinton and Adams, injuring the animal and ending with the horse shot to end its suffering. Motorman Al Best stopped the car quickly, but the horse collapsed in the track. The wagon and horse were removed to a nearby hose house before the animal was euthanized. Also noted is the impending funeral of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Knight for Sunday at 2 PM.
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al Best
Harry Wallace
Armourican Express Company
Chippewa Street
Betwen Clinton
Adams Streets
HBO
Wallace
Prada
Philly
Morovitian
Third Ward
Ray Knight
John Dammann
American Street
F. Holke
Guilty of Wife Abandonment In Circuit Court
In yesterday's circuit court a jury found D. W. Smith guilty of wife abandonment. Court adjourned until 11 o clock Monday morning. Also noted are local notices including a book store addition and a flour advertisement.
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D. W. Smith
St O Clouk
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Ee Bey
Gross Creek
Brewster House
Philites
Joseph Emmert Oruccist
X-Mas Pianos
Chickering
Emerson
Sterling
Kurtzman
Schiller
Cupen
Byrne
Backman
Werner
Vose & Sons
San Domingo
Engle & Sehoff
Lyon & Healy
Dorman & CO
Court House
F. Hildreth
X-mas
A. C. Warner Jeweler and Optician
Galena Street
C.s. Barirett
E. Bengston’'s Jewelry Store
Rhephenson St
Freeport, Il
A. M. Wesslar
Exchange St
Weather Forecast
Williamsburg
R. Westphal
Alvin Larts
Henderson Street
Winslow & C
Laura Clark
Clark
Pattison & Kryder's
Joseph Hinmort
Gochnaur’s
Gilenn St
Marin Serb
Ladlw
Pwo Indies
Stephenson Street
MART
Liew
Athwaithe and
Paeite Pen Co
Ghea General
van Buren Street
Smith
Harlem Ave
Metropole
Douglas Ave
Vet
King's Daughters
G. H. Little
Freeport, Ili
Ivety
Wilconox
United Dental Parlors
Tenderson St
Bat
Qvar Hollister
Ee Ueday
Chicago
Allington’s Music Store
North
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