Two-Cent Mileage Talk At Indianapolis Meeting
Indianapolis December 29 Special Members of the executive committee of the Central Passenger association arrived at the invitation of Governor Hanly to discuss the two-cent mileage plan. They will argue that a flat two-cent rate for 2000-mile tickets would raise costs and reduce train service, potentially ending special rates in the state, while commercial travelers' groups join to oppose railroad officials.
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Indianapolis
The
Central Passenger Association
Hanly
Trainmen Burned to Death in Fire on Freight Engine
Three railroad workers died when an engine on the Chicago and Erie freight train exploded at Cisco Hill in Fort Wayne. Engineer John O'Brien Fireman Cecil Oliver and Brakeman Lem Pisher were trapped in the cab and burned to death.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago & Erie
Cisco Hill
John O’brien
Cecil Oliver
Lem Pisher
Chicago Weather Outlook for Dec 29
Chicago reports generally fair conditions tonight with colder temperatures. Saturday expected to stay clear and cool as a high pressure system moves across the area.
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Chicago
Hindsa
Market quotes and cattle and hogs prices at Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade figures show May wheat at 8 3 4 cents, May corn 4 4 3 4, May oats 3 2 4. January pork 13 52, lard 7 30, ribs 7 17. Union Stock Yards: cattle 2,500 steady, beaves 3 50 to 5 90, cows and heifers 1 50 to 4 75, stockers 2 25 to 4 25, hogs 25,000 higher, mixed butchers 4 95 to 5 25, good heavy 5 05 to 5 25, rough heavy 4 90 to 5 00, light 4 90 to 5 00, sheep 8,000 strong 4 00 to 5 85. An electric sign is being placed in front of the Western Union Telegraph office.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Frank Morris Drunken Revelry Ends With Threats and Arrest
An itinerant painter identified as Frank Morris, noted in Freeport, drank heavily and threatened to shoot Ned Price, a local colored man. Officer George Frazier detained him, Morris spent the night in custody, and later he was found unconscious under a saloon table. He claimed Milwaukee as home and remained confined.
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Frank Morris
Freeport
Morris
George Frazier
Lower Stephenson Street
Ned Price
Frazier
Sweeney
Harris
Queen Ann
Milwaukee
Mrs. Austin Pancake Flour Popular With Grocers
Delighted customers report brown cakes for breakfast using Mrs. Austin pancake flour mixed with cold water. Grocers carry this popular mix, reflecting broad availability.
Goddard building opens waiting room for public
A large portion of the new Goddard building is ready for occupancy and a public waiting room in the local street railway's area was opened yesterday. The waiting room features plate glass views of W. J. Young & Co. book and stationery store and attractive tiling. Offices of the Freeport Railway Light Power Co. will occupy the third floor, with steam heat and hot and cold water in each suite. The second floor remains available for office rental and further improvements are planned after January 1.
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Goddard
W. J. Young & Co
The
Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company
Young Men's Republican Club to Meet Tomorrow Evening
All Republicans of the city and county interested in organizing the Young Men's Republican club are asked to meet at the County club rooms tomorrow evening at 38 o'clock. The committee on constitution and by laws has prepared no report and will present it at this meeting.
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Young Men’s Republican Club
Young Men's Republican Club
County Club
Committee On
Wim, Washburn & Son Livery Adds Backs and Wagons
Wim, Washburn and Son Galena street liverymen announce a new line of backs and baggage wagons for general hack and baggage work. They offer 24 hour service, and are prepared to care for funerals and parties. Call 169 Galena street or phone 276 office and 350 residence.
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Wim
Washburn & Son
Galena Street
Struggle Looms Over National Foundrymen and Iron Molders
Philadelphia faces a coming clash as the National Foundrymen's Association and the Iron Molders' Union of North America prepare for a likely nationwide dispute. The conflict centers on wage scales and a disputed 1904 accord, with local shops already striking for a 25 cent daily increase for coremakers. The union vows a broad, spreadable fight, forbidding transfer of work to nonunion shops as it builds toward a major industrial battle.
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National Foundrymen's Association
Iron ‘Mutders’ Union
Philadelphia
National Foundrymen’ S Association
Ironi Molders’ Union of North America
Foundrymen’s Association
Tnion
Molders’ Union
W E Fry Appointed Receiver in Local Carbon Company
Judge Sol Bethea of the U S district court designated W E Fry as receiver for the Natural Carbon By-Products company to protect the interests of all stockholders in the city.
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Bethea
The
Natural Carbon Co
Sol Bethea
United States District Court
W. E. Fry
Natural Carbon By-Products Company
Tenement Blaze in Minneapolis Leaves One Dead
A morning fire gutted Higgin's tenement on Minneapolis avenue killing one occupant and seriously burning two others. About fifteen people were injured and twenty seven families were displaced as residents fled into the freezing air.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Higgin
Minneapolis Avenue
Blizzard Widespread Hits Wisconsin and Michigan
A blizzard rages across Wisconsin and the northern Michigan peninsula with five inches to a foot of snowfall in the overnight. Nearly all trains are running late as crews struggle with the storm.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Charles T. Yerkes Dies in New York
Charles T. Yerkes died in New York at 2 20 this afternoon. The report notes the time of death and the city of event, identifying the deceased as a notable individual.
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New York
Charles T. Yerkes
Baseball Meeting Today In Freeport
Freeport Baseball Association members meet this afternoon in the law offices of R. Br. Tiffany to settle obligations from the late Armory Hall fair and discuss upcoming season personnel.
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Freeport Baseball Association
R. BR. Tiffany
Armory Hall
Committee Is Named For Masonic Temple Reception Ball
Dr. C. L. Snyder appoints a committee on arrangements for the Consistory reception and ball to be held in January at the new Masonic temple. The named members include W. H. Flachtemeier J. H. Mcmes W.48. Erfert Edward L. Pelley of Freeport and Mr. Buckbee of Rockford.
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C. L. Snyder
Masonic Temple
W. H. Flachtemeier
J. H. McMes
Erfert
Edward L.e- Pelley
Freeport
Mr. Buckbee
Rockford
Rector Dewitt Resigns to Lead Western Theological Seminary
Rev. Willian G. C. Dewitt, rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Chicago for seventeen years, has resigned to become dean of the Western Theological Seminary. A former rector of Grace Church, Freeport, his friends celebrate his rise in the ecclesiastical world.
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Willian GC. Dewitt
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Chicago
Western Theological Seminary
Grace Church
Freeport
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cold Cure Ad
An old advertisement claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar thoroughly evacuates the bowels to drive a cold from the body. It promotes relief for coughs and croup and states it is sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Attorney Meinen Assaulted Over Past Conviction Remark
Late yesterday attorney Herman Meinen was attacked by farmer John Rademacher after Meinen accused Rademacher of a prior state penitentiary term during cross examination in the Johnson versus Burma case. A warrant was issued, Rademacher jailed briefly, and he posted bail awaiting Jan. 6 court. Attorney Meinen defended his conduct as an allowed professional tactic.
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Herman Meinen
John Rademacher
Justice Geib
Teckle Johnson
Dirk Burma
Pearl City
Burma
Meinen
Rademacher
Mr. Meinen
L. Stoskopf
Circuit Court
Johnson Vs. Burma
Lecture Tonight on the International Institute at the Library
The public is invited to hear Senorita Carolina Marcial speak at the library about the history and work of the International Institute, noted as Spain’s only girls school. Founded by American Mrs. Alice Lordon Lulick, she is prominent in Cuba's educational movement.
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Senorita Carolina Marcial
Spain
Senorita
Carolina Marcial
International Institute
Alice Lordon Lulick
Cuba
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief and Strength
An advertisement proclaims that a reasonable amount of food digested and assimilated will boost strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure supposedly digests what you eat to aid digestion, relieve sour stomach belching heartburn and indigestion, and transform foods into tissue-building blood. Sold by all druggists.
Dance at Seitz's Hall Saturday Evening
Attend the dance at Seitz's hall on Saturday evening with admission price of 1léc. Harris' orchestra provides music for the event.
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Seitz’s Hall
Harris’ Orchestra
Fine Capeell Street residence for sale in elegant setting
For sale on Capeell Street, the finest residence on Lot 65 by 68 feet east front. A new V-room house with every known improvement, good barn, elegant location, and a very moderate price. The house is too large for the current owner but is a beauty and should command an easy sale.
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Capeell Street
Howse
The prudent citizen is a lender and lender caution
The article stresses careful lending by citizens and warns against over lending driven by anxious pursuit of higher interest. It notes value knowledge is key and identifies real estate as the most evident and certain security, reflecting cautious investment guidance.
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Ur ‘Stephenson
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Preeport Conservatory OF Music
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Marie Harnist
Ray G. Edwards
H. W. Shelp
Fisher
Wilcoxen
Indiana
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Western Union Telegraph Office
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Hillmer
A. Hillmer CO
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Exchange St
Electric Railway Company
Dewitt
Co. D. Knowlton
Popular Sheet Music
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Stephenson &J
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