Governor Taylor Undecided on Course After Goebel Incident
Governor Taylor took no action on the Louisville agreement and would decide later. Goebel lay in state all night as a large crowd gathered. A cemetery ceremony featured prayers, singing, and addresses by Blackburn and others. Blackburn urged obedience to law and nonviolence amid Kentucky politics. In Louisville, Democratic legislators remained in session as meetings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franxfort
Taylor
Louisville
Goebel
Blackburn
Beckham
McCreary
Wheeler
W. S. Pryor
Gobel
Kentucky
Near Victory Eludes Buller as Gap to Ladysmith Persists
Reports from Movper River and Koedoesberg detail General Buller clinging to a position near Potgieter's drift while Boers resume bombardment. Casualty figures from Potgieter's drift list two officers and 215 other ranks killed or wounded. A Spearman's Camp cable says relief remains possible if Buller holds.
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Movper River
McDonald
Koedesberg Drift
Belmont
Douglas
London
Buller
War Office
Potgieter’s Drift
Spearman
Renssere
Lyditte
Slingersfontein
Cole’s Kopje
Rensberg and
Colesberg
Porter’s Hill
Porto Rican tariff bill reported by Ways and Means committee
Washington February 8 Special report on a bill to place duties equal to 25 percent of American tariffs on Porto Rico goods imported from the United States and vice versa. Most Republicans favor the bill except McCall of Massachusetts. The minority argues that the constitutional clause on uniform duties does apply to Porto Rico as part of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinatoy
Ways and Means
Porto Rico
United State
House
McCall
Massachusetts
United States
Ways and Means Committee
Enlane
Mass
Smallpox Alarm Report From Unionville and State Actions
Alarm spreads across Unionville Massac county with over twenty five cases of smallpox and no quarantine efforts. Dr L F Robinson is ordered to Unionville to enforce controls and also visit Pellonia amid reports of hundreds of cases in Paducah Kentucky. The state board may quarantine Paducah and Union county Kentucky as new infections arise in southern counties lacking health organizations. The board cites misdiagnosis as a key factor with many cases labeled chicken pox or Cuban itch. A death from confluent smallpox is reported in Solomon DeWitt county involving a Wilson township family.
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Srinekeep
Ill
Unionville
Massac County
State Board of Health
L. F. Robinson
Union
Robinson
Pellonia
Paducah
Union County
Kentucky
Solomon
DeWitt County
Jefferson Griffin
Walters
Wilson Township
Dixon
Smallpox Case Spark in Belvidere as Quarantine Begins
Belvidere reports several smallpox cases after a Mrs Stoner moved goods from Dixon and a cleaner named Welcome Shipley contracted variloid. Spencers and Greens families show illness. three more cases feared. Schools in South Belvidere close briefly as health officers pursue contacts.
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Belviverse
Shipley
Spencers
Stoner
Spencer
Green
South Belvidere
Remains of Gen Lawton Arrive in Washington for Funeral
The train bearing Gen Lawton's remains reached Washington at 9 30 this morning. Adjutant General Corbin met the party at the depot. Troop H of the Third Cavalry escorted the party to the Church of the Covenant where the body will lie in state until the Arlington funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Washington
Awton
Corbin
Troop H
Third Cavalry
Church of the Covenant
Arlington Cemetery
Senate-Allen Resumes Speech on Financial Bill
Washington February 8 special Senate Allen Nebraska resumes his speech on the financial bill. In the House committees pass several minor bills and the session adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Allen
House
Illinois Press Association discusses newspaper management
Cuicano February 8 report notes the Illinois Press Association held a special session to discuss questions connected with the management of newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
The
Illinois Press Association
Insurgents reportedly seize Bogota capital city
Kingston dispatch reports reported capture of Bogeta the capital of Colombia by insurgents. The Kingston Jamaica Tribune correspondent notes the breakthrough dated February 8 and identifies Bogota as the seized site.
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Bogeta
New York
the Tribune
Kingston
Jamaica
Capitol
Columbia
Tornado Near Collinsville Causes Injuries and Damage
A twister struck near Collinsville, twelve miles from St. Louis, injuring nine people and destroying property. The storm began about 2:30 a.m. a mile south of Collinsville and moved westward, leveling a group of hilltop residences and scattering debris toward Hughville, with miners and local residents among the hardest hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Collinsville
Hughville
Fire at Escanoba plant destroys cooperage works
Escanaba Mich February 8 Special The National Cooperage and Woodenware company plant was burned this morning. The loss is 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanosa, Mich
National Cooperage and Woodenware Company
Lessons in china painting by Mrs H W Brown
Mrs H W Brown offers china painting lessons at 74 Clark Ave. Instruction covers brushwork and glazing techniques in a small class setting. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
H. W. Brown
Clark Ave
Buckley Prominent Iowa Stock Breeder Plans February Sale
Charles Buckley of Freeport, son of the late Dr. B T Buckley, well known in Iowa stock breeding, owns a fine farm near Holstein and announces a large Berkshire hogs and shorthorn cattle sale set for February 20. He issues an attractive forty page catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Buckley
Freeport
B. T. Buckley
Iowa
Holstein
Cure Cold in One Day Promises by Laxative Bromo Quinine
Ad claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund offered if it fails. Signature of E. W. Grove on each bottle, with a short disclaimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
M W A Banquet at Afalkey Camp 441 Draws 275 Neighbors
Afolkey Camp 441 MWA hosted a banquet attended by about 275 neighbors, families, and friends. The evening featured music by Holsapple's Dakota orchestra, readings, and a long banquet table serving oysters and cakes, with special thanks to the Royal Neighbors for culinary help. Dan Harlacher, recently recovered from illness, was noted among the guests.
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The
Order
L. O. Koons
Nettie Windecker
H. J. Ahgle
Wm. Walters
Elsie Windecker
Eva Bordner
Eda Windecker
Afalkey
Alice Bixler
Uriah Rubendall
Yay
Dan Harlacher
Dakota Orchestra
Orch
Len Holsapple
Miss'Kitta’ Holsapple
Dr. Wagner
Wm. Wagner
John Butterfield
Clayton Wiler
Samuel Messman
Otis Garbrick
Otto Seifert
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promises Cough Relief
Advertises Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a preventive remedy for conception coughs and bronchitis. Claims cure for sore throat with Emmert & Burrell as sellers.
Illinois Central rail expansion tied to Omaha and Minnesota lines
The Omaha report claims Illinois Central controls the Omaha Terminal bridge and terminals, affecting access over Union Pacific. Transfers of IC property to Terminal Co. challenge denial by Terminal’s general manager. IC plans include independent access to St Paul and Minneapolis via Minnesota and St. Louis tracks while curren flood damage hits Galena, Blanchardville bridge on Dodgeville branch.
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Jasper Mallory
Illinois Ral
Omaha
Illinois Central Railrog
Omaha Perminal
Illinois Central
Union Pacific Bridge
Terminal
Webster
Terminal Company
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Albert Lea
Staul
Galena
Dodgeville
Blanchardville
Garnishee case favoring defendant in Lena court
In Esquire Wingart's court a garnishee suit by McGurk & Barrett of Pearl City against August Mideke for 100 dollars was decided in favor of the defendant. S. J. Dodds spoke for plaintiffs and A. J. Clarity for the defense. Miss Bertha Roush reports a pleasant Beloit trip. Grant Rees heads to Chicago with porkers. Deistermeier Daws Beine Hawbach Mammoser to Freeport. Jack Reardon buys Lampert's cigar shop. Lampert moves to Clifton to expand.
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Lena
Esquire Wingart
McGurk & Barrett
Pearl City
August Mideke
S. J. Dodds
A. J
Bertha Roush
Beloit
Wis
Grant Rees
Chicago
Aug. Deistermeier
G. W. Daws
E. Beine
Eli Hawbach
James Mammoser
Freeport
Jack Reardon
Michael Lampert
Mr. Lampert
Clifton
H B Erb Holds Thoroughbred Hog Sale at Shirk Barn
H B Erb conducted a sale of thoroughbred hogs today at the Shirk barn with large bidder turnout and good prices fetched by the hogs.
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H. B. Erb
Shirk Barn
Local Names Annotated in Lancaster Baileyville Ledger
Henry Pfile from Lancaster Celenda Myers of Lancaster and Martin Hassenbrook of Baileyville appear in a municipal record with Nellie Nubbena of Baileyville listed next to ages 27 30 33 in a fragmented civic register.
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Henry Pfile
Lancaster
Celenda Myers
Martin Hassenbrook
Baileyville
Nellie Nubbena
Personal movement notes from Freeport and area
Movements of Freeport residents and friends show John Voss riding to Chicago, Steve Dales from Stockton visiting, J H Brockmeier to Rockford, Arthur Neiman in Rockford on business, and Mrs John Showalter home from sister visit. Others include Mrs L L Lamb visiting parents, Miss Jennie Niles from Monroe visiting, F A Schulz’s fruit buyer J Bartlett to Chicago, Samuel Martin returning to Ackley, Iowa, Mrs C Fred Kuehner and Miss Jennie Glennan home from Chicago, Mrs W W Krape back from Scales Mound where she organized a 41 member Eminent Ladies garrison, Mrs Richards of Freeport guest of Mrs Gale and Mrs Hicks, D A Rudy and T W Coleman visiting, John S Harpster home from New York studying menswear stocks, and Mr and Mrs Jesse Burchard departing for Sioux City then Portland to reach San Francisco.
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Steve Dales
Stockton
Our City
J. H. Brockmeier
Rockford
Arthur Neiman
John Showalter
L. L. Lamb
Monroe
Jennie Niles
Freeport
J. Bartlett
Chicago
F. A. Schulz
Samuel Martin
Ackley
Iowa
Johns. Harpster
New York
Jesse Burchard
Sioux City
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
Electric Bitters credited with saving life in Philadelphia tale
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with jaundiced skin and severe pain. After three doctors gave up, a friend advised Electric Bitters, and one bottle brought clear improvement. He used them three weeks, recovered fully, and claims the remedy saved his life. Available at Emmert & Burrell's drug store for 50 cents.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Emmert & Burrell
Freeport Water Board Names Officers After Meeting
The Freeport Water company directors elected officers: President M. Stoskopf, Vice President J. H. Snyder, Secretary H. B. Zartman, Treasurer O. B. Bidwell, Superintendent O. T. Smith, at a Wednesday afternoon session.
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Freeport Water Company
M. Stoskopf
J. H. Snyder
H. B. Zartman
O. B. Bidwell
O. T. Smith
Home Druggist's Guarantee for E Z Cold Cure
A promotional notice claims Dr. Hoag's E Z Cold Cure cures a cold if started early and promises a refund if not effective. The ad lists 25 tablets for 4 cents and is signed by W F Jungkins & Co and H J Mooge.
Auction sale for former Taylor livery barn site
Public auction announced for February 14 1900 at 2 pm to sell the Taylor livery barn site at the corner of Chicago and Exchange Streets. The buyer must remove all structures within 30 days and deposit 2500 to guarantee performance, with 25 payable back upon completion. Cash terms at sale. W H J Stratton Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Post Office
Taylor's Livery Barn
Chicago and
Exchange Sts
W. H. J. Stratton
Ale or Rent a Small Farm Near Freeport on River Side
A small farm of about acres with a house and river side park near Freeport on the south. Docked at Eauenga and Wagner, the listing notes potential rental or sale terms.
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Freeport
Dsiuke
Eauenga & Wagner
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Wilbur Lumber CO
Brewsterhouse
M. Sanford
UNDA
Hollister & Sfargher
Nmruggists
Emmert & Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Ili
S ES. Ling
Mawes Temple
5. P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungeunz CO
H.J
Ladysmith
Congress
Belvidere
Editors In Convention
Michigan
Afolkey
Hood
C.1
Hood & Co
Lowell
John Voss
C. Fred Kuehner
Jennie Glennan
W. W. Krape
Scales Mound
E. Bengston
Jewelry Store
C. S. Barrett
Bongston
Freeport, Ill
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Stephenson Bt
Jenks Bros
Walton
Archerina Boards
Sweet & Hen
Galena Street
Blust Buil E
Hollister & Fargher
the Reliable Jewelers
T. H. Hollister
Stephanson
New England
St. Freeport, Lil
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