Kentucky Crisis Deepens as Goebel Fights for Governorship
In Frankfort on February 1, Senator Goebel's condition worsened with pulse 144 and fever 101 as two rival governors and armed troops vie for power. Republicans push federal court action while Democrats seek state court review. a noon session yielded no result. President McKinley received Governor Taylor’s urgent plea to recognize him and restore peace.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Welch
Kentucky
Taylor
Commonwealth
Capitol
Castleman
Louisville
Collier
Hume
McKinley
Washgton
British forces occupy Prieska and Ladysmith reports rise
From Care Town Feb 1 special says British artillery now hold Prieska on the Orange river west of Kimberly, while Ladysmith sees daily burials for fever and other causes. London reports Buller crossing the Tugela River in three places and ongoing fighting. Botawayo notes Baden-Powell says Mafeking relief force reports all is well despite enemy retirement eastward.
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Ladysmith
Care Town
Prieska
Orange River
Kimberly
Hoor Lager
Ladysurra
London
St. James
Bulleras
Tugela
Botawayo
Plumer
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
Parochial School Fire Claims Two Nuns In St Louis
Fire at the Church of St Lawrence OToole parochial school in St Louis Missouri engulfs a three story building housing 700 pupils. Sisters Stanislaus and Mary Foley die from asphyxiation while others escape. In Dayton Ohio a separate morning blaze causes about 500000 dollars in damage in the manufacturing district.
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St. Louis
Church of St. Lawrence O’toole
Stanislaus
Mary Foley
Dayton, O
Tragedy in Curiaco as Hotzler Kills Schaeffer Then Himself
Special report from Curiaco states Nicho las Hotzler stabbed and killed Mrs. Louise Schaeffer in her home and then fatally shot himself. Authorities suspect the killings stem from a dispute over a hoard bill Hotzler owed the woman.
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Curiaco
Nicholas Hotzler
Louise Schaeffer
Hotzler
New Way to Choose Electors
Washington reports Secretary Rick of the Republican National Committee plans mail to state chairmen stating electors should be nominated by state conventions. Maine Supreme Court ruling prompts no loopholes allowing conventions to contest elector rights. Congressional district conventions may designate electors. state conventions must ratify nominations.
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Republican National Committee
Washineton
D. C
Rick
Joseph Manley
Maine Supreme Court
McKenzie Files Candidacy for State Senator Seat
John McKenzie of Elizabeth announces bid for state senator to represent the twelfth district. Former representative in the thirty eighth and thirty ninth General Assemblies, he boasts a strong record. Jo Daviess last sent a senator in 1876 under R. H. McClellan of Galena. Supported by leading Republicans countywide.
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John McKinzie
Gavena
Ill
John McKenzie
Elizabeth
Daviess County
Jo Daviess
R. H. McClellan
Galena
Remains of Lawton and Logan Leave San Francisco
The remains of Lawton and Logan were moved on a special train from San Francisco this afternoon heading east.
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San Francisco
Lawton
Logan
Titus biennial election bill advances to governor
Des Moines Iowa February 1 special report states the Titus biennial election bill passed the house 85 to 7 and is now ready for the governor's signature.
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Des Moines, Ta
Titus
Indian Appropriation Bill Discussed in House
Washington Feb 1 Special The house moved into committee of the whole on the Indian appropriation bill.
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Washington
House
Weather forecast for Curoaco February 1
Special weather note from Curoaco says fair tonight and Friday will be warmer with improving conditions for the 24 hour period.
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Curoaco
Ilinois
Three candidates for Lena tax collector race announced
Lena February news notes three aspirants for the tax collectorship Amos Werkheiser Burdette Rice and Geo Smith. Clinton O Piper named for town clerk with no assessorship candidates yet. George Schick declines further service as assessor. Bertha A Roush visits Beloit Wisconsin. Rev and Mrs Pfanzlan welcome a new heir. German M E parsonage sale announced as congregation disbands and nearby churches are distant.
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Lena
Amos Werkheiser
Burdette Rice
Geo
Smith
Clinton O. Piper
George Schick
Bertha A. Roush
Beloit
Wis
Pfanzlan
May marriage notes list in Freeport Stockton and Lena
May marriages include Henry Mavis in Freeport and Mary Schubert in Stockton with Emil Burchardt of McConnell, Rose Gahm of Pearl City, Wm H Daws and Bertha Zeke of Lena, dates 22 24 25 and assorted names. The fragment mentions multiple names with no full context or dates.
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Henry Mavis
Freeport
Mary Schubert
Stockton
Emil Burchardt
McCoonell
Rose Gahm
Pearl City
Wm. H. Daws
Lena
Bertha Zeke
Nominating Committee Report at Baptist Church Meeting
An important meeting will be held at the Baptist church this evening after covenant and prayer service. The nominating committee will report and a bible school superintendent will be elected. Full attendance is desired. Marriage notice: Herman George of Buckeye and Agnes Springman of Lancaster wed at Methodist parsonage in Freeport by Rev N H Axtell.
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The
Baptist Church
Bible School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Freeort
N. H. Axtell
D.herman George
Buckeye
Agnes Springman
Lancaster
Stephenson County
Dance Music and Leave Orders Noted at Local Drug Store
Reader notices indicate music for dances supplied by 1-d2w Music with leave orders posted at Wm. Jungkunz's drug store. The item reflects small town entertainment and community service details.
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Wm. Jungkunz’ Drug Store
Fat Presbyterian social auction with humorous fines
An old time church social hosted by the Fat Presbyterian ladies lays out a parlor event with a novelty fine list. Items for auction include aprons and gowns as well as clothing accessories with prices in cents and dollars. Names of organizers and attendees appear alongside local travel notes from Chicago to Milwaukee and Rockford.
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Ladies of the Fat Presbyterian Church
Worker at Bent ley piano stool factory suffers severe hand injury
Sam Neidig, an employee at the Bent ley piano stool factory, injured his left hand in a joiner yesterday afternoon. Doctors fear amputation may be necessary. Dr. Holle is attending.
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Sam Neidig
Bentley
Dr. Holle
New Cards For Telegraph Employes Political League
The secretary M. J. Hanley invites all members to call for the 1900 league cards. Members should obtain their new year identification from Hanley at once.
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Wally and Telegraph
M. J. Hanley
Sailed from Boston for Mediterranean and Orient
O B Bidwell and party departs Boston today bound for a voyage to the Mediterranean and the Orient on a deep sea trip.
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O. B. Bidwell
Boston
De Jongh Auction Sells Fire and Water Damaged Goods
Saturday afternoon February 3 at 2 PM and 7 PM the De Jongh sale will offer stock of fire and water damaged goods at the old U T E store. Timms acts as auctioneer under H DeSONGH. Midd
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DeJongh
Timms
H. Desongh
Funeral for William Yordy’s child set for tomorrow
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the house on North Galena Avenue. The service follows the child’s death, with the family requesting prayers and support.
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William Yordy
Galena’avenue
Groundhog Day Promises Weather Hint and Spring Sale
Tomorrow the groundhog is expected to emerge signaling the weather forecast. F A Read, a dry goods merchant, runs a large advertisement announcing a spring sale of ladies muslin underwear with attractive bargains for shoppers.
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F. A. Read
Seek Legal Separations In Circuit Court
Attorney O. E. Heard filed two divorce suits in the circuit court today. Mrs. Hattie Miller of this city seeks to be free from William P. Miller who deserted her some time ago. Mrs. Iva Hillis of Orangeville seeks a legal separation from her husband Alonzo Ellis on the same grounds.
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O. E. Heard
Circuit Court
Hattie Miller
Wm. P. Miller
Iva Hillis
Orangeville
Alonzo Ellis
Cure Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Adverts
An advertisement promises cure for colds in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds if ineffective, signed KE W Grove. Ennenga & Wagner announce new red and blue tamo shanters at 50 cents and bargain underwear, 60 cent garments at 28 cents. De Jongh hosts a fire salvage stock sale next Friday and Saturday, Feb 2 and 3, from 1 to 6 pm.
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KE. W. Grove
Ennenga & Wagner
de Jongh
Town Board to Audit Bills Monday Evening
Town board holds a meeting on Monday evening February 5 to audit bills. All citizens with town bills should leave them at 99 Chicago street. C D Emerick town clerk.
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Chicago Street
C. D. Emerick
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Bije
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Symall
Jese W
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Mia
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Aurora
Gen
Atkins
Gilbert's Orchestra
First Presbyterian Church
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Willis
Baldwin
Charity Boothby
Patience
Jachia
Will
Kol
Vas
Bokey
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Burely
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Chicago
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Abe
Miller
Ichart
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Milwaukee
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E. Berlin
Rom
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New York
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Frank D. Crenshaw
Trav
E. Bengston
Bucesssor
M. V. B. Elson
Bengston
Freeport, Il
Harden & Tice Distributors
Jenks Bros. 106 Stephenson Bt
Walton
Ridly
Peet
Galena Street
Hollister & Pargher
the Reliable Jewel
Successora
T. H. Hollister
Stephanson Street
New England
Michigan
Walton Nephews
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