Roosevelt letter questions word choice in arbitration treaties
President Roosevelt writes Senator Cullom calling the committee’s substitution of agreement for treaty a backward step. He warns amended treaties may be void and says he would not seek ratification if the amendments nullify the treaty. Cullom reads the letter in executive session. senators debate the issue. The US Japan arbitration treaty was signed. Wasureton cabinet reappointment plan announced with Cortelyou as postmaster general. Wynne to become consul general in London.
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Wasataaron
Roosevelt
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
United States
Japan
Wasureeton
Mr. Wynne
London
Cortelyou
State Republican League of Clubs session dazzles crowd
The annual session of the State Republican League of Clubs was held in ToLMDO Ohio with record attendance and high enthusiasm. A banquet followed with Governor Herrick Senator Foraker and Lieutenant Governor Harding to speak. Harding will address Abraham Lincoln in response to toasts.
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Tolmdo
Ohio
Republican League of Clubs
Herrick
Foraker
Harding
Abraham Lincoln
Japanese Capture Russian Rifles Near Changehi¢hia
Japanese forces report two Russian infantry companies driven back south of Changehi¢hia while Russians continue shelling Oyamas on the center and left. Russian dead at Heikoutai estimated at two thousand. Japanese reportedly seized two thousand rifles. A health ad touts Belladric Bitters as remedy for neuralgia and stomach liver ailments.
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Youro
Changehi¢hia
Oyamas
Heikoutai
Enthusiastic Meeting Forms Freeport Base Ball Group
A large crowd gathered in the city council rooms to organize the Freeport Base Ball association. Officers elected include President Louis Biersach Vice President Charles Nieman Secretary Lespoensk Treasurer Louis Jungkunz Manager N P Melvin. A committee was named to secure park use from J B Saylor and a fundraising group to gather existing funds.
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Freeport Baseball Association
Chas. Nieman
N. P. Melvin
Louis Biersach
Chas
Nieman
Lespoensk
Will Stevens
Tranpurer
Louis Jungkunz
Bags E Ones
J. B.saylor
National Association For the Protection of the Players
Casino Theatre Fire Destroys Broadway Site
A blaze at the Casino theatre at Broadway and 38th street in New York spread rapidly, likely total destruction. No audience was present as the rehearsing Lady Teazle company, led by Lillian Stussell, escaped by leaping from windows with no serious injuries. estimated loss stands at 60,000 dollars.
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New York
Casio
Broadway
38Th Street
Lady Teazle’ Company
Lillian ‘Stussell
Edison Celebrates Fifty-Eighth Birthday Quietly
Edison marked his fifty eighth birthday on February 11 surrounded by family as he recovers from a recent illness. Born February 11, 1847, the famed inventors health kept him away from public events while he rests at home.
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Park
Thomas Edison
Mr. Edison
Destructive Fire on Fifth Avenue Destroys Central Electric Row
A six story brick building on Fifth Avenue housing Central Electric and several mercantile and manufacturing firms was nearly destroyed by fire today. Loss estimated at 600000 dollars.
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Circano, Pel, Bt
Fifth Avenue
Central Electric Company
Statue of Frances Willard Arrives for Capitol Hall Display
The statue of the late Frances E. Willard arrived today for placement in Statuary Hall at the Capitol, as planned for later this month. Keb Washeton reports the arrival of the statue destined for the national collection.
Weather Forecast for Ouranco and Illinois
Tonight in the east warmer. Rain or snow in southern Illinois with likely heavy snow in northern portions. Sunday colder.
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Ouranco
Illinois
Market Reports from Corvallis and Union Stock Yards
Closing board quotations show May wheat 1.107, May corn 164, May oats 74, May pork 12.87, Jan ribs 6.95, Jan lard 6.87. Union stock yards: cattle 200 steady with ranges 3.50 to 6.40. hogs 10,000 steady to strong, mixes 4.70 to 5.00, heavy 4.90 to 5.00. sheep 2,000 steady at 4.50 to 5.00. Also notes brief obituaries: John L. Grimm of Bellingham Washington. Jennie Simpson of Freeport. Charles Lindsay of Adeline. Lena Borders of Gorman Valley. Fell From Scaffold. A. F. Porter, decorator at the new First M. E. church, fell from interior scaffolding and broke his left leg.
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Curoaao
Board of Trade
Union Stock
John L. Grimm
Bellingham
Wash
Bo Jennie Simpson
Freeport
Charles Lindsay
Adeline
Aeue
Lena Borders
Gorman Valley
A. FP. Porter
M. E
Poisons in Food and a Cure Promise
An advertisement notes that many pain poisons originate in food and warns of possible dyspepsia. It promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills guaranteed to cure sickness from undigested food with a money back guarantee. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drugstore.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
Prosecution Begins in Saloonkeepers Sunday Case
In a crowded circuit court room in Freeport the prosecution opened hearings on saloonkeepers charged with violating the Sunday closing ordinance. Detective Kohl from Peoria drew attention as he and ministers filled the audience, while venue changes and juror selection stretched the morning session and highlighted tensions around the ministerial alliance’s role.
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Circuit Court Room
W. F. Goddard
Douglas Pattison
Justice Court
William van Matre
Marvin
Burrell
Ministerial Association
Pattison
Circuit Court
Kohl
Large winter sale offers in First and Third wards
In the dead of winter a large assortment of property is offered for sale. Two bargains in the First ward can be bought separately or together, plus two pieces in the railroad district toward the Third ward. Prices are favorable and investment is encouraged.
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Third Ward
Farm mortgage loan offers a serious investment prospect
Investors are offered a farm mortgage loan, not suited for speculators, maturing December with a $100 value secured by a 10 acre plot worth $38,200, presenting a fair rate of interest and solid security for cautious capital.
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Danford
Carta Exchange Street
Lumber Pany
Vewsrey
Koh-i-noor
Faber
Higgins
Joseph Emmert Orucqist
Stephenson Bt
T.H. Hollister
Hollister & Barrett
C. S. Barrett
Stephenson St
John A. Young
Clay
N. Y
Joseph Finmert
Baseball Association
Casino
Edison
Weather Forecast
Koht
Peoria
P.L. Kohl
Lincoln Avenue
Barnes & Bulmer
Wi. van Matre
Theodore Gessner
Chicago Street
Geo. W. Brokhausen
John
Harpster
J.J. Wheeland
Louis Dickes
W. W. Harpster
A. J. Stukenberg
John Vaupel
A. KE. Frick
Charles Kolbe
August Kracht
D. A. Kreamer
Hosmer
Price
Geo. A. Schmelzle
BE. W. Criddle
Messrs. Brokhausen
Criddle
Gessner
Kolbe
Schmelzle
Kreamer
Brokhausen
St. John’s Church
Geasner
Iallis
Sehmelzle
Coneluied
Pace
Charles D. Knowlton
United Dental Parlors
Lil
Ovay Ollister's
Washington, D. C
March Island
J.B. Swear
C. H. Little & Co
Ivan
DR. Davis
The
Journal
Freeport Plumbing & Heating CO
Perenaan Enn
Woo Re
George J. Dehn
EL Pronto
Albert Schwarts
Roy Mebuck
A. W. Place
A. H. Reker
George Walt
Edward Emrick
Dr. Matter
George Hornberger
Fr. Roche
William Keeler
C. W. Harden
Telnet
Union Loan & Building Association, of
Rice Building
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