Emperor of Russia Holds Firm on War Policy
Brewin Feb 28 Special reports the emperor of Russia remains committed to continuing the war with absolute firmness. The German court has been advised of this resolve and the war will be carried out with utmost energy while domestic authorities work to keep the situation under control. Peterssorne Feb 23 Special notes rumors of a major battle below Mukden persist, but the war office offers no confirmation and dispatches appear mutilated, implying possible extensive military operations.
Sergius Remains Blessed Amid Immense Cold Ambiance
Moscow crowds watched solemn rites as Grand Duke Sergius remains were blessed at 10 am and placed in a church vault before conveyance to St Petersburg London. A memorial service followed at the Russian church near the embassy.
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Moscow
Sergius
St. Andrew
St. Petersburg
London
Strike in Warsaw Factories Sparks Police Intimidation
Workers in the Czarniakowska district strike across Warsaw factories. Soldiers fired shots with no reported casualties. Police arrested many, later released under mob pressure as Lodz loses railroad links.
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Warsaw
Czarniakowska
Lodz
Collision Kills Brakeman in Rio Wisconsin Train Crash
A head on collision between the Portage local passenger train and a newspaper train on the Milwaukee and St. Paul at Rio Wisconsin today killed brakeman Roland J. Dickey and injured several trainmen.
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Rio
Wis
Portage
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Roland J. Dickey
Philippines tariff bill favored by senate committee
The senate committee on the Philippines authorized a favorable report on the house bill revising and extending the tariff laws of the Philippine islands. The president issued a proclamation convening the senate in special session March 4.
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Wasimnevon
Senate Committee On the Philippines
House
Philippine Islands
Senate
Woman Burned to Death in Fire. Coachman Missing
Mont Coatr New Jersey, February 23. Mrs Ross was burned to death and five houses were destroyed by fire on High street. Police investigate suspected incendiary fire and possible murder as the coachman remains missing.
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Mont Coatr
N. J
Ross
High Street
Rejane Returns Home After American Tour in Feb 1943
Madame Rejane the famed French actress has arrived home with her daughter Mlle Gabrielle after a tour of American cities. She says she enjoyed the trip and plans to return next year to perform in a theatre to be built by James H. Hyde, the New York financier and society leader.
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Pais
Mme. Rejane
Mlle
Gabrielle
James H. Hyde
New York
Harper Improves After Night at Chicago President
Cureago February 23. The president of the University of Chicago Harper passed a comfortable night. His condition is favorable and steady.
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University of Chicago
Cureago
Harper
A Unique Dinner Hosts Deweys in Broownyy NY Evening
Admiral and Mrs Dewey arrive in Broownyy New York from Washington for the first annual Entertainment club dinner where they will be guests of honor. Robert B Roosevelt will preside as the club discusses latest developments in science literature and art.
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Broownyy
N. Y
Cables Replaced in Washington Monument Elevator
Washington February 23 Special The new cables for the Washington monument elevator costing nearly eight thousand dollars have been installed and the elevator resumed service today. Visitors to the top can ride again instead of climbing the stairways as had been required.
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Monument
Washington
Washington Monument
West Virginia Becomes Navy Commissioned Vessel
The new battleship West Virginia was put into commission at the New York navy yard today with Capt. A. H. Arnold in command. It is among twenty one new ships added to the U S Navy this year.
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West Virginia
Washington
New York Navy Yard
A. H. Arnold
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt appoints A C Smith collector for Iowa district
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of A C Smith of Storm Lake Iowa as collector of internal revenue for the Northern district of Iowa to replace J A Sammis who has resigned.
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Washington
Roosevelt
A. C. Smith
Storm Lake
Iowa
Internal Revenue
J. A. Sammis
Funeral Services Held for Mine Explosion Victims
Eighteen three bodies, victims of Monday's Virginia mine explosion, were removed by today in BrrMinaHamM Ala. Dozens attended funerals as rescuers battled rising water preventing further recovery.
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Brrminahamm
Ala
Eighly
Virginia
Market closing quotes from Carcano area and Union stockyards
Daily market report from Carcano dated Feb 23 shows closing board of trade quotes for May wheat at 1.181s May corn 4674 May oats 3074 May pork 12.67 Jan ribs 6.62 Jan lard 86.82. Union stockyards figures list cattle activity 11,000 head dull to good to prime 5.75-6.15, hogs 38,000 head 8 to 10 lower, mixed butchers 4.70-4.80, sheep 18,000 head steady 4.40-6.10, with range notes for Chicago board of trade prices and scattered figures from Everett & Sweeney.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Everett & Sweeney
City Council Eyes Loop Franchise After Quiet Meeting
The council met with A. J. Goddard last night but took no definite action. Property owners on Galenis Street favor a loop between Chicago and Mechanic streets. Hettinger Dittenbaugh and Harter granted frontage rights on Mechanic Street. Koehler refused to sign. with three fourths frontage secured, a franchise for the loop seems likely. Some aldermen defend private sessions citing cost and policy.
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A. J. Goddard
Galenis Street
Chicago
Mechanice Streets
M. Hettinger
Channel Squadron Leaves Spanish Port
The fourteen British Channel Squadron ships, anchored off Vileaga rgea Spain for weeks, sailed today with 10,118 men aboard.
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Vileagargea
Spain
Channel Squadron
Weather outlook for Caroano in late February
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with probable showers in the extreme north Friday. Warmer in the south.
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Caroano
Licensed to Wed. Curtis and Dow in Stockton and Plum River
A brief marriage license notice names Oscar Ord Curtis of Stockton and Ada I Dow of Plum River as licensed to wed. The record records a union proceeding between two individuals in early 20th century court or clerk records.
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Oscar Ord Curtis
Stockton
Ada I. Dow
Plum River
Consistory Rendesvous Ends With Reception Tonight
The Freeport Consistory concludes its thirty-seventh annual week with a reception at Lexington hall tonight followed by a card party and dance. A large attendance is expected after Ladies are entertained this afternoon by Mrs. Fair, marking a festive finish to the week’s work.
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Rendesvous of Freeport
Lexington Hall
Amos Pettibone
Chicago
Tlinois
Pettibone
Freeport
John Fair Fair
Oscar E. Heard
Philip GC. Riley
William Henry Alien
S.G.C
Leslie Aaron Munn
Willian Urember
F. G
Walter B. Erfer
Edward L. Stewart
Mrs Fair Hosts Original Guessing Contest At Fair Home
For those who shunned frivolity, Mrs. Fair offered a unique guessing contest. Many parties have been held at the Fair home, but today’s gathering was called the most enjoyable by attendees.
Death notices for Louisa Pore and Aneth Hille in Cedarville
Mrs. Louisa Pore a city resident for fourteen years died at her Jackson street home at 12 40 this afternoon after two months illness and recent nephritis She was born in Germany and came to the United States in 1890 Survived by two children Tyinze and Oscar Hille Mrs Aneth Hille wife of KC Hille of Cedarville and daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fox died at Cedarville last night after a lingering illness of consumption
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Louisa Pore
Jackson Street
Germany
Hillie
Thomas and
Weber
Freeport
Charles
Oklahoma
M. Shields
C. Diemer
Cedarville
Robert
Laman
Passed Examination for Amsey M. Resh Certificate
Amsey M. Resh son of Mr and Mrs Isaiah Resh passes the state board of pharmacy examination and will receive a time service certificate. He has worked for City drug store for several years and friends celebrate his success.
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Amsey M. Resh
Isaiah Resh
State Board of Pharmacy
Amsey
Will Marry Iowa Lady Charles Page Heads North
Will marry Miss Zimma Staffen of Jol Steffen Ackley Iowa today. Local catarrh remedy touted as constitutional cure Invarabhy Selened by E Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio promoted with testimonials and money back guarantee. Hall's Family Pills recommended by local druggist Tae Hall.
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Iowa
Charles Page
Ackley
Zimma Staffen
Jol Steffen
This Gity
Cheney & Go
Toledo
Ohio
Crientars
Justimontals
B.D. Ouxsey & Co
Tae
Hall
Fragmentary ad suggests rental listing and pet notice
A damaged line reads about renting four tat items with steam, a grocery store inquiry, and a black and white kitten for sale or reward. Later text mentions show store restrictions and a possible contact at 1 Ht, with unclear names and locations due to OCR errors.
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Alter & Melse
Nur
Tandy
Farm for sale near Freeport with house and barn
Three hundred ten acres? No. A small farm of three teen acres located three miles east and one mile north of Freeport. Includes a brick house, barn 8206S feet and other outbuildings in good condition. Suitable for poultry or market gardening due to proximity to town. Luquire erty. c F HILDRETH.
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Freeport
Luquire Erty. c, F, Hildreth
Reliable Farm Mortgage Offers Superior Security Today
Investor concern about fund placement. High grade bonds trade at premiums. City loans dragged by fire losses. Farm loans, conservative land value backing, buildings secondary. Land cannot be destroyed. Reliable farm mortgage deserves special consideration and confidence. It nets a better rate of interest than any other well secured investment today.
Charles D Knowlton Banker and Securities Dealer
Charles D Knowlton is described as a banker and dealer in investment securities. The notice presents his professional roles and business focus, highlighting his involvement in financial services and securities trading.
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Charles D. Knowlton
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