Political clash over reform and party loyalties in Illinois
The piece cites Governor Deneen and President Roosevelt ordering suits against former Illinois officials across parties. It lists numerous ex-officials and the amounts charged against them, highlighting a push for law enforcement over partisan protection amid calls for Senator Cui loni’s reelection and patriotic duty for Republicans to support experience and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Henry Wulff
Floyd K. Whitmore
Thomas B. Needles
Moses Williamson
Fred Busse
James S. McCullough
John ©. Smith
Henry TL. Hertz
John R. Tanner
David Gore
Edward 8. Wilson
Elijah P. Ramsey
Rufus N. Ramsey
Mr. Busse
Col. Mack Tanner
McCullough
Thomas H. Needles
John C. Smith
Floyd Whittemore
Moses Willamson
Jacob Gross
Smatl
James McCullough
Charles W. Pavey
Charles P. Swigert
Eb, Lippincott
Fred A. Busse
M. QO. Williamson
F. K. Whittemore
Henry L. Hertz
Edward Rutz
Thomas
Ridgeway
BE. N. Bates
Three Lectures by James H Brower in Freeport
The Socialist club posts a Brower lecture series in Freeport at 187 Stephenson Street on Jan 2 8 and 4. Tuesday topic Industrial Evolution of Society, Wednesday Socialism a Step in Progress, Thursday A Struggle in the Dark for men only with 10 cent admission. Brower, a national figure, previously spoke on the Ethics of Socialism in 1904 at Galena and Mechanic streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Club
James H. Brower
Freeport
Jas. H. Brower
Elgin
Stephenson Street
Brower
Galena and
Mechanic Streets
Magician at the Y M C A Promises New Year Entertainments
Magician W Brush will perform Hindoo basket illusions at the Y M C A Monday night. He offers a tour into magatery with entertaining feats for New Year's Eve. Reserved seats are fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C
New Year Services At Baptial Congregation Began Tomorrow
The Baptial Congregation invites the general public to join a season of special services starting tomorrow. Evening meetings and many afternoon sessions are planned through the New Year period.
Kidney Ailment Healed By Electric Bitters Claim
Ghot in the Back W M Sherman of Cushing Maine says he was shot by kidney inflammation for three months. He used three bottles of Electric Bitters and feels permanently cured, claiming renewed health and urges others with kidney pain to try the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Saloon robbed at early dawn by local crooks
Police believe local crooks robbed Henry Melchier's saloon between 4 and 6 am. They pried the back door, took 280 dollars and a 48 dollar ring plus 12.20 from the register, while a hidden Empire theatre cash lay undiscovered. Police list suspects and review security lapses while noting a peculiar morning sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Melchier
Melchier
Empire Theatre
Meyers
Joseph Bunting
Harris
Frazier
Myers
Baker
Captain Silk
Melchior
Two Nice Games at the Y M C A Monday Afternoon
Freeport High meets the Alumni on the 2:30 tip as former players return home. The Y M C A team plays Wheaton College in a fast contest, with Freeport rounding into shape for one of the season’s speediest games. Officials include Brown of Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton
Freeport High School
Wheaton College
Freeport
Straub
Landeck
Goddard
Luecke
Reitz
Smith
Brooke
Beam
Hoisington
Collman
Brown
Local News and Society Items From Freeport
Freeport reg ular assembly meeting planned for Monday evening January 2. Misses Clark and Misa Morgan to receive New Year callers 8 to 11 at 202 Broadway. Freeport College of Commerce to receive New Year visitors on New Year’s Day. Midwinter opening set for Tuesday January. K G ball tonight with heated hall and prize drawings. W M Riley, MWincis Central conductor, injured while closing cab window. O J Gingler now secretary treasurer of Mineral Hill Gold Mine Milling and Tunnel Co in Denver. King’s Daughters circle to meet with Mrs McMullen on Stephenson Street next Tuesday at 2 40. Ridgeway Bros electricians relocate stock to Wilcoxon block room from interurban basement former C F Hildreth location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Assembly
American Stars of Equity
Clark
Misa Morgan
Broadway
Eutire
K.G
W. M. Riley
Mwincis
O. J. Gingler
Mineral Hill Gold Mine, Milling and Tunnel Company
a@ Denver corporation
Personal Record Notes Holiday Travelers and Guests
A flood of social notices lists numerous relatives friends and guests visiting from Chicago Mendota Rockford Monroe and other towns. People travel for New Year celebrations as Misses Ellen Brown Sadie Jones Anna Seifert Lena Plederit and many others plan visits or return home while others depart for Chicago LaSalle Clinton Mendota and Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hirst
Aurora
David Daley
Chisago
Harry Mitchell
Towa
Alice Wasson
Lena
Freeport
Judge
J. H. Stearns
Chicago
Bo. M. Jamison
Amboy
Geo. Cheney
Mt. Morris
Amith
Drayman
1Chikago
Sadie Jones
Ellen Brown
Town City
Taw
Martin Broad
Mendota
Irma Rawleigh
John Mannie
Munice
Ind
Dermarert
J. C. Evans
Chillecheho
Pecatonica
Lena Plederitta Rockford
J. Piederit
Margaret Musser
Anna Brine
Batavia
Elmer Pratt
Clinton
Wis
Misa Elizabeth Stembat
Capt
H. OC. Henderson
Rufus Weber
Sterling
E. F. Holtsman
Jourden
Oregon
Meeting Tonight Organizes Young Republican Club
A meeting will be held at the Countylub rooms tonight at 4 o clock to perfect the organization of the Young Men's Republican club. Attendance of all young Republicans of the city and county is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countylub Rooms
Spanish Institute speaker outlines aid to Spanish girls
Senorita Carolina Marcial spoke at the Freeport public library on the International Institute of Spain. She described the origin of the institute, its growth under the Gulicks, and how American aid helps Spanish girls gain education despite war and limited liberties. Mrs. W. B. Redgrave and daughter Helen left for New York after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eity
International Institute of Spain
Senorita
Carolina Marcial
Senorita Marcial
International Institute
Spain
Senorita Mareial
Flora Guiteau
America
Marcial
Villa of St. Paul
Gulick
Madrid
Colege
Spai
Columbus
Sabbath Announcements from Freeport Pulpits
A century church notices list services at First United Brethren, First Baptist, Trinity U. E., Salem Evangelical, German Presbyterian, Embury Methodist, First English Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Grace Episcopal, First Church of Christ Scientist, Oak Street, New Year sermons, revival plans, and choir readings. Includes pastor names Rev. F M Davis, Rev J Fry, Rev Warren Behan, Rev F J Bate, Rev S Anderson, Prof W C Laube, and others with times 9:30 to 10:80 a m services and special evening programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Totttorfow
First United Brethren Church
Cots Fee
Galena
Locust Streeta
F. M. Davis
Paator
Real« Dence
Beaver Street
J. B. Fentory
Aubject
Chttat
Ais
J. B. Fenton
J. Fry
F. M. Davia
Alexander
Emma Fry
First Baptist Church
Orloj
Price, Astor
Unday
A. F. Williama
Warren P. Behan
Ann Arbor
Trinity U. KE
Corner Union
Pleasant Streets
F. W. Landner
A. B. Wight
N. J. Jury
Afl
Salem Evangelical Church
F. ©. Neitz
German Presbyterian
South Gaiene Avenue
Oak Street
Wm. C. Laube
Dubuque
Embury Methodist Church
S. ¥. Anderson
Terre Haute
Ind
Epworth League
America
E. F. Smith
Vera Peight
W. Gardner Thrall
First Presbyterian
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
Wunderlich
M. E
James K. Shielda
Rostor
Claes and
Second Presbyterian
F. A. Hosmer
Goodsnusic
Freeport Theosophical Society
Eva Tanguay Shines In The Sambo Girl At Grand Opera
Eva Tanguay stars in The Sambo Girl at the Grand opera house last night to a large audience and general satisfaction. Her leading role showcases her abilities, with solid support and lively performances greeting her at each appearance. A brief safety note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for bowel and stomach issues, available at Joseph Winmert’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Tanguay
Grand Opera House
Dr. King
New Life
Joseph Winmert
Printers Readied for Eight Hour Strike in Nation
Indianapolis dispatch reports the International Typographical Union plans a mass eight hour strike starting January 1 1906. About 10 000 printers would participate, with potential reach to 100 000 workers as unions leverage AFL support to sustain a year long campaign. The United Typothetae of America vows open shop defense and to replace striking workers with skilled substitutes while preparing for ongoing litigation and escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
International Typographical Union
Tourneymen
American Federation of Labor
James M. Lynch
United Typothetae of America
International Typograpphical Union
Employers’ Association
Employers' Association
New York
Typothetae
International Union
Fragmentary text about strikes and officials unclear data
The readable fragments describe officials discussing strikes and interference by men. It mentions percentages and questions about the strike's impact and outcomes. Details are incomplete and no clear events or identities emerge from the provided text.
Ilinois Central Expands Telephone Network Across Rail Lines
The Illinois Central railroad advances its equipment program with independent telephone service across the system. Over 2,000 miles of long distance circuits are installed on poles from Chicago to Omaha and other cities. Copper wire upgrades to 436 pounds per mile will extend service past 400 miles. All circuits serve railroad business. A composite system allows mixed use for telegraph and telephone. Telephones have operated for over eighteen months between block signals and depots with high satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
Chicago
Omaha
New Orlesam
Grenada
Jackson
Miss
Steen
City
Fort Dodge
Carbondale
St. Louis
Water Valley
Smoot defies WCTU on senate vote for army canteen
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, speaking at the Salt Lake City Commercial Club banquet, blasted the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and pledged to vote in the Senate for restoring the army canteen. Captain F D Ely, Twenty ninth Infantry, also urged reestablishment of the canteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sast Lake City
Utah
Reed Smoot
Spetel
Salt Eawie Commercial Club
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Smoot Wam
F. D. Ely
Twenty, Ninth Infantry
Salt Lak
This Date in History Event List 16365 1591 1661 1765 1813 1828 1834 1894 1899
Chronology of notable dates: Jesuits founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 16365. Pope Innocent X dies in 1591. Earl of Argyle imprisoned for treason in 1661. James Francis Edward, the Old Pretender, dies in 1765. Buffalo fire of 1813 destroys 100 houses. 1828 Philadelphia procession escorts an African prince to Liberia. First reform British Parliament dissolved in 1834. 1894 kilted Burnee incident at Albany Delavan House. Extradition treaty US Brazil ratified in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Jesuits
Tenatius Loyola
Pope Innocent X
Earl of Argyle
James Francis Edward
James Jr
England
Buffalo
N. Y
Philadelphia
Liberia
Delavan House
Albany, N.Y
United States
Brazil
Nominee for County Treasurer Lena Star Nominated
Oscar J. Elsesser of Red Oak named by the county central committee as candidate to fill the unexpired term of his late father John Elsesser. The special election will be held Tuesday Jan 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Star
Oscar J. Elsesser
Red Oak
County Central Committee
John Elsesser
Advertised Letter List and remedy notice
The Freeport post office advertises a weekly list of uncalled letters including names such as Mrs. Bea, Annette Brown, Miss Viola K., Gregory, Mrs. Mary lover, and many others. Also notes the Water Co office hours and promotes Ely's Dream Balm for nasal conditions, with a 50 cent price and mail order option from Ely Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Ankle
Mra
Qaetlie Johnson
Bea
Girace
Gentlemon
Ammerpol
Frank Jenson
B Buchanan
John Jenken
Anmill Brudger
John Meyer
C. O. Duhelman
Iewis Meijer
John Krustan
O. A. Overman
Hus
Fargo
Edgerton Peters
Jol Dioldaney
Pred Peters
Charles Idobeon
Guy Go Up
Kink
Young
Savin DD
Avking
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cuiloni
Walter Reeves
Henry Molchior
Murry
Freeport College of Commerce
Ackley, Ta
Charles Frisbie
Flora Bengendorf
Monroe
D. W. Sanderson
Laura Davis
Leonard Davis
Ruby Carl
Isaac Perison
LaSalle
F. J. Sullivan
Margaret
Clinton, Ill
F. R. McCaul
Gertrude
Alta Parka
Valpariaso
Bernadetta Kahn
Fort Madison
D. G. Jones
Dodgeville
Wia
W. A. Chapple
Poplar Grove
Mr. Chapple
Stark
Spring Water
N.Y
Karl N. Becker
Atlantic
H. H. Becker
Galena Avenue
Business
J. A. Gilbert
Henry Young
Knowlton Street
Bucklen
O. K
D. L. Gregory
Hope
Texas
Joseph Emmert
Ioc
AID Spanish School
Carolina’ Marcial
EADY
Smoot
All Drugogista
Mason & Hamlin
Rudolph Gans
Cable Co
Gulenm Sé- Albertson & Stemnt
Rude Gans
Paderewski
Albertson 4&Stemm
Musicatore
Galenee St
New York Hotel
the Water Co’s
Ely
Ely Bros
Waven Street
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