Grand Duke Sergius Killed by Bomb in Kremlin Carriage
An Associated Press dispatch from Moscow reports Grand Duke Sergius assassinated when a bomb exploded beneath his carriage near the Kremlin. The duke's head was blown off and his body mangled. the coachman also killed and the carriage destroyed. Assassins were arrested. one wounded. Sergius, imperial uncle and leader of the war party, was viewed as Russia's dangerous liberal foil. Details are scarce amid Moscow’s turmoil.
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Russia
Moscow
Loxnon
Reuters
St. Petersburg
Kremlin
Sr. Prermespuru
Spevial
Associated Press
Tsarskoe
Selo
Relinquishes Command Report From General Grippenberg
Sv Pitersnura Feb 17 Special General Grippenberg arrived at midnight and declares he has relinquished command after the Russian flank attempt on Oyama. He says General Luropatkin refused aid, ordering withdrawal instead. Grippenberg will report to the emperor on the situation.
Fourth Japanese Loan Talk Drives Bank of Japan Official Overseas
Vice President Takahashi of the Bank of Japan sails for America and England via Vancouver to confer with financiers on terms for a fourth loan. The mission aims to secure favorable conditions and widen support among international investors.
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Toto
Takahasi
Bank of Japan
America
England
Vancouver
Chadwick Creditors Meet to Name New Trustee
Cleveland Feb 17 creditors of Mrs Cassia L Chadwick meet to elect a trustee to manage her property. Estimated estate value under 50 000 with debts near 2 000 000 though claims filed total about 68 810. Major creditors include Kirkpatrick & Co New York Leon Russels Brussels and Adrian DeLeveau Paris. Trial set for early March. receivership may continue with Loeser.
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Cleveland
Cassia L. Chadwick
Harold Remington
Kirkpatrick & Co
Jewelers
New York
Leon Russels
Brussels
Belgium
Andrian DeLeveau
Paris
Commion
J. W. Friend
Pittsburg
Illinois Judicial Bill Reported for Senate Action
Washington February 16 Special. The Illinois judicial bill is due to be reported out by the senate judiciary committee next Monday and sent to the house for passage. Objections in the upper house are said to have ceased and it will pass unopposed. Illinois representatives oppose changes to the bill in its present form, with Chicago members split on expanding district judges.
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Washineron
D. C
Illinois
Senate Judiciary Committee
Chicago
Senate and House Agree on Agricultural Bill and Statehood Conference
In Washington on February 17 the Senate yielded to the House and reconsidered the agricultural appropriation bill, striking out the wheat tariff amendment the House opposed, and the bill passed again. The House adopted a rules committee resolution to disagree with Senate amendments to the statehood bill and to request a conference. The parcels post treaty with Great Britain was signed today.
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Washington
Senate
House
Committee On Rules
Great Britain
Looks Bad for Hoch Death of Wife Struck as Arsenic Poisoning
In Curcaco on February 17 special despatches report physicians and chemists analyzing the stomach and liver of Mrs. Marie Walker Hoch declare conclusively that her death resulted from arsenical poisoning. The case centers on John Hoch as the alleged killer in a suspected poisoning.
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Curcaco
Marie Walker Hoch
John Hoch
Break From Addick's Camp Stuns Delaware Vote
Dover Delaware February 17 six union Republicans split from J Edwards Addicks dating back to his 1895 senator bid the break marks a notable shift as the long deadlocked race continues with no immediate resolution.
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Dover
Del
J. Edwards Addicks
Addicks
Market quotes and closing prices from area exchanges
Today’s market reports list closing bids for May wheat 1 154 May corn 163 May oats 31 May pork 12 80 Jan ribs 4 90 92 Jan tard 6 80 82 Union stock yards figures show cattle 18000 10 lower good to prime 5 70 6 10 stockers 2 50 4 40 hogs 33000 10 lower mixed butchers 4 76 5 08 good to choice heavy 5 00 4 10 light 4 75 5 08 rough heavy 4 75 4 88 sheep 10000 steady 4 60 6 15
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Board of Trade
Union
Weather Forecast For Quicaco On February 17
Fair tonight and Saturday with slightly colder temperatures expected in the north. The forecast notes a pleasant weekend ahead with clear skies and a gradual cool trend.
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Quicaco
North
New Home Proposed by St Josephs Parish For Orphans’ Asylum
The parishioners of St Josephs Catholic church in Freeport plan to build a large orphanage to replace the overcrowded St Vincent's and to serve forty homeless children. A site near St Francis hospital is under discussion but proximity to the hospital is questioned. The building is expected to cost 25 000 to 35 000 dollars, funded by public subscription, with construction possibly starting this spring and future expansions planned. The effort follows the community success of St Francis hospital and St Vincent's orphanage and aims to keep homelessness local.
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St. Windbtt's Orphanage
St. Francis’ Hospital
St. Vincent's Orphanage
Freeport
St. Joseph's Parish
Kalvelage
St. Francis Hospital
St. Vincent’s Orphanage
St. Francis Hospitial
Carl F Hoffman Dead in Freeport
Carl F Hoffman born October 2 1865 native of Freeport died at midnight after a several day illness. Carpenter by trade married to Carrie Calvey in 1898. Survived by wife a stepdaughter mother and five brothers Tarnest John William Albert and Vrederle. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday from his mother's home 204 Walnut Street.
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Pittth Avenue
Anna Hoffman
Freeport
Hoffman
Carrie] Calvey
Tarnest
Chicago
John
Milwaukee
William
California
Albert and
Vrederle
WalnutsTreet
Five Illinois Central engines derail after broken rail in snow
Five IC engines were bucking snow drifts when a broken rail caused a derailment near the old Haven place south of Monroe. The train, leaving at 2:08 a.m., tore up the track for about ten rods but none of the engines overturned. Passengers were looked after at nearby farms as a wrecking crew from Freeport and local section men cleared the line. the northbound mixed train was the first to pass after the incident.
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Monroe
Monroe Vimes
Linois Central
Old Haven Place
Stearns
Freeport
Pissengers
Clarno
O. H. Dandell
Detroit
Fur House
Ludlow
Woman's club recital postponed due to illness
The Woman's Club recital is postponed because Miss Haster is ill, but a regular meeting will proceed. Miss Guiteau will present a paper on the Russian Japanese war with maps, and Mrs Raines will also speak. Mrs Grace Reynolds Squires of Mt Carroll will sing several songs.
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Miss Haster
Rockford and Freeport Vying In YMCA Athletic Meet
Tonight at the YMCA Rockford faces Freeport in a closely contested athletic meet. Rockford has entered its best men while Freeport trains hard, with several athletes in good form. Events start at o'clock with admission set at 25 cents.
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Rockford
Freeport
Revival services draw large crowd at Baptist church
The union revival meetings in the Baptist church lecture room were crowded last night as multiple congregations join in the effort. Services start at 7 30 with Rev J K Shields preaching tonight and Master Mason's degree to be conferred by Excelsior lodge Past Masters. A large number of visitors are expected.
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J. KK. Shields
Masonic Mentins
Excelsior Lodge
For Sale Best Farm Near Gurumin Valley
Auction offer for a 140 acre farm in week township, three miles southwest of Gurumin Valley. Low price for quick sale. Contact A. H. Wellmin at 101 Galeni St Freeport LL. Z-1idbw-wet.
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Gurumin Valley
A. H. Wellmin
Galeni St. Freeport
For Sale Twelve-Room Double House on Carroll Street
I offer the twelve-room double house owned by Mrs Nohe on Carroll street. The property is arranged for two families, one above the other, with steam heat, toilet and bath on each floor. Includes a good lot, cast trout, and a choice location on the street car line, desirable for a large family or two small households.
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Nohe
Carroll Street
Goodlot
Carine
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