Front movements and Tugela fighting shift in Transvaal
Special dispatches report Gen Roberts and Gen Kitchener heading to the front as Gatacre Kelly Kenny and French plan an advance. Buller reportedly crossed the Tugela on Feb 5, advancing toward Ladysmith while British guns bombard upper Tugela positions near Pont and Molen drifts, with heavy fighting and no casualties on Boer side.
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Care Town
Roberts
Kitchner
London
Transvaal
Orang Free State
Gatacre
Kelly-Kenny
French
Associated Press
War Office
Buller
Tugela River
Ladysmith
Borer
Irean Lancer
Ladysmita
Tugela
Pont
Molen
Gov Taylor withholds signature on Louisville agreement
Gov. Taylor said he would not sign the Louisville agreement in its current form and no action would occur before late today. The train carrying Mr. Goebel's remains arrived and lay in state at the Capitol hotel with many viewing the body. Republican legislators in Lonpon urged Taylor not to yield and pledged loyal support.
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Frangfort
Taylor
Louisville
Goebel
Capitol Hotel
Lonpoon
Senate, House Progress on Diplomatic Consular Bill
Washington reports the Senate moved an amendment to the financial bill proposing $200,000,000 in treasury notes to be loaned as full legal tender for deposits of U.S. bonds, bearing interest equal to the bonds. The House adopted several minor amendments and passed the bill, then adjourned.
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Washington
House
Senate
West
Missouri
Treasury
United States
Logan lies in state at St John’s church in Younastown
Thousands of citizens and visitors passed through the vestibule of St. John's Episcopal church as Major John A. Logan lay in state. At 2 o clock services were held and the body was interred in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Younastown
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John A. Logan
Oak Hill Cemetery
Illinois Editorial Association leader urges new congressional district
Cascado February 7 special report President Walsh of the Illinois Editorial Association urges forming a congressional and legislative district and creating a subsidiary to the main body in his annual address.
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Cascado
Walsh
Illinois Editorial Association
Insurgents Driven From Legaspi as Spanish Prisoners Revolt
Manila reports insurgents expelled from Legaspi Albay province. About 300 Spanish prisoners rose up and overran rebel guards at Labmanan and are awaiting the arrival of American forces.
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Manila
Legaspi
Albay
Labmanan
Striking Builders Draw 1000 New Members in Cuiiaco
In Cuiiaco on February 7 a special report notes 1000 men joined the Building Trades strike since yesterday, with total out now 3000 and leaders predicting 45000 by Monday. The action sweeps through the labor ranks as organizers marshal support.
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Cuiiaco
Miner Beal & Co. Assigns Liabilities at $450000
Boston February 7 special report says the clothing firm Miner Beal and Co has assigned liabilities totaling 450000 with assets not stated.
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Boston
Miner, Beal & Co
Lessons in china painting by Mrs H V Brown
Mrs H V Brown offers china painting lessons at 74 Clark Ave. The note provides contact details and location for participation.
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China
Freeport Camp Meeting dates set. Old Soldiers Day Aug 19
Lena reports the Freeport District Camp Meeting will run from August 16 to 26 with Old Soldiers Day on August 19 offering free admission to veterans. The executive committee names committees for arbor day, police, boarding house, and furniture, and notes a new cistern will be built near the tabernacle. A memorial resolution honors Rev. T. V. E. Sweet.
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Lena
Freeport District Campmeeting Association
L.C. Burling
Vanhorn
H. F. Aspinwall
J. H. Shank
W. A. Merrifield
R. W. Jones
N. H. Axtell
Go. Shoesmith
R. G. Shumway
F. Aspinwall
Geo. Shoesmith
A. A. O’kane
Rev
F. R. McNamer
T. V. E. Sweet
Brother Sweet
I. S. Crotzer
R. W. Sherman
Kauffman
Freeport
Mabel Harris
Port Henry
N. Y
Harris
Chicago
Geo. C. Cromer
Saul
Tarsus
C. EB. Society of Amity Lutheran Church
Rochelle
Normal
Krape
Geo. S. Roush
J. A. Steinmetz
L. W. Kuhlman
Freeport Commandery
Knights Templar
William Ries
Thomas Foley
Local notices and sales tease new stock and events
Mrs W W Krape travels to Scales Mound to set up a garrison of Eminent Ladies. Hermsmeier and Son advertise changes. Friday a College of Commerce lecture covers the Spanish American and Philippine war. De Jongh gives away millinery free as 300 hats are snapped up at 8:30. He plans to reopen at the old stand around March 1 with a new stock.
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W. W. Krape
Scales Mound
Hermsmeier & Son
College of Commerce
de- Jongh
DeJongh
Free Circulating Libraries in the United States
A request asks The Horror Journal to publish data on the establishment of free circulating libraries in the United States. The writer appeals to the Journal’s educated audience for information and documents on this civic cultural development.
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Horror Journal
United States
Seascriper
To Cure Cold in One Day Cold Cure Ad
Advertising copy for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises a one day cure for colds. Refund offered if it fails. Signature of E. W. Grove appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Aspinwall Captures Northern Illinois Backing for State Treasurer
Senator Homer F. Aspinwall of Jo Daviess County draws strong support from northern Illinois voters including Stephenson Carroll and Lena regions. The Freeport Journal notes his early career rise from Florence supervisor to senatorial candidate in 1892, praising his reliability and oratory as he eyes the state treasurer post. Northern loyalty signals likely cross counties to back Aspinwall at the state convention.
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Homer F. Aspinwall
Egypt
Stephenson
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Freeport Journal
Aspinwall
State Senate
Hitt
National Congress
Star
Senator Aspinwall
W. Lewis
The
Advocate
Greenville
Florence
Republican Party
Lewis
Northern Illinois
Camp Meeting Association
Freeport
Lena
Illinois
Stephenson County
West Point
Northcott
County Delivers Material Strength Report to State Officials
County officials submitted a report detailing material strength measurements to state officials. The document outlines testing methods and results, supporting state reviews of construction standards and infrastructure resilience.
Church Notes Report on Freeport M E District Realignment
Morrison quarterly conference approved moving Dixon district. The bishop and Dr. Clark endorsed it after noting Freeport’s isolation. A Rock Island man is linked to a $25,000 offer for the American university. Milledgeville reports a revival with over fifty conversions.Rev. J T Le Gear starts Galena meetings with Rev A H Banton assisting. Council Hill adds fifteen members. Rev O J Simmons praised as pastor. Mt Zion on Scales Mound charge sees nine conversions. Galena ladies donate a new steel parsonage range costing $50.
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Freeport M. E
Freeport
Morrison Quarterly Conference
Dixon
Presiding Elder
Clark
Morrison
Rockford
Hurst
American University
Rock Island
Milledgeville
J.T. le Gear
Galena
Michigan
Council Hill
O. J. Simmons
J. G. B. Shodford
Mt. Zion
Scales Mound
M. E. Church
Electric Bitters credited with saving Philadelphia man
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near-fatal illness with yellowing skin and severe pain. After three physicians gave up, a friend urged Electric Bitters, and within weeks he improved markedly. He credits the remedy with saving his life and urges others to try it, priced 50 cents at Emmert & Burrell’s drug store.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Emmert & Burrell
Woman's Guild Meeting at Grace Church
The Woman's Guild of Grace church meets with Mrs W H Diffenbaugh at 160 Exchange Street on Thursday February 8 at 2 p.m. Members are urged to attend and come prepared to sew.
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Woman’s Guild
Woman’s Guild of Grace Church
W. H. Diffenbaugh
Exchange Street
Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief From Ills
Dr Hoag's H-7 Cold Cure offers a one day cure when started early and touted to save palisad from grippe pneumonia and other ills. The ad claims full guarantee or money refunded with 25 cent tablets sold by Emmer t & Burrell, P. Guenther & Co.
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Palisat
New Lot of Tamo Shanters and Underwear Bargains
Ennenga and Wagner announce a fresh stock of red and blue tamo shanters at 50 cents and special underwear bargains with a regular 50 cent garment now priced at 28 cents.
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Ennenga & Wagner
Music for dances and entertainments advertised
Leave orders at Ww Jungkunz's drug store for music furnished for dances parties and entertainments.
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Jungkunz’ Drug Store
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Hyman
UREA
Siles
Whangels Texyis
Chicas
IATEA
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John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Lugela
Logan
Hearty
Hood
F. B. Emerton
Auburn
Pitla
E. Bengston
M. V. B. Elson
Bengston
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Jenks Bros
Walton
Gilbert's Orchestra
New York
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Minneapolis
Frank D. Crenshaw
Nole
Carrom
May
Archerina Boards
Nished
C. H. Little & Co
Will
Jewelry Stoe
Galena Street
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Hollister & Fargher
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