Latest Happenings From Different Parts of Old World
Reports from Cau casus show trouble at Balatang near Baku with regional military action to quell disorder. A separate dispatch notes Grand Duchess Elizabeth taking command of fifth Wieff grenadiers and a court martial for officers over a firing during a blessing ceremony. A Japanese advance in Tsinkheten prompts outpost withdrawals with casualties. Kuropatkin cites torpedo boats heading to Vladivostok. Swiss officials announce completion of the Simplon tunnel twelve miles long through the Alps, a major engineering feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersau
Caucasus
Balatang
Baku
Putiloff
Sergius
Paruissura
Elizabeth
Wieff Grenadiers
Vladimir
Capitan Davidoff
Neva
Was
St. Perenspura
Huan Mountain
Tsinkhetchen
Kuropetkin
Vladivostok
Big Vanderbilt Ball
New York reporting that Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt will host a grand ball for her daughter Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. The event is billed as a major social highlight, aiming to surpass the preceding debut season dance in January. Miss Gladys, heir to a Vanderbilt fortune and the last unmarried Vanderbilt daughter, has attracted extensive attention among society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gladys
Miss Vanderbilt
James H. Hyde
Republicans Open Fire in Chicago Campaign Kickoff
In Chicago on February 24 a Republican city campaign opening is held at Orchestra hall with 3,000 seats. Mayor hopeful John Maynard Harlan is the speaker. The Hamilton club backs the meeting and endorses “good government” locally and nationally, saying Harlan embodies the club’s core ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Orchestra Hall
John Maynard
Harlan
Hamilton Club
Senate panel plans railroad rate regulation study
Washington February 24. The senate committee on interstate commerce agreed to report on a resolution to authorize a Senate committee to meet during the recess, take testimony, and prepare a measure regulating railroad rates for consideration at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On the Interstate Commerce
Senate
Presentation at court for Lady Suffolk in London
Special report from London on February 24 notes Lady Suffolk formerly Miss Daisy Lester of Washington was presented to King Edward and Queen Alexandra. The countess and her husband, the Earl, live quietly at Charlton with few visitors and limited outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lady Suffolk
Daisy Lester
Washington
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Charlton
Seldon
Milwaukee bowler smashes record with 651 total
J M Anderson of St. Paul set a new mark in the Milwaukee event by rolling 651 in the individual class, surpassing Otto Kuhfer of Chicago who had previously held the 633 record last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
CG. M. Anderson
St. Paul
Otto Kuhfer
Chicago
Chadwick refuses to testify in bankruptcy case
Mrs Chadwick faced the bankruptcy proceedings in CURVALAND O on February 24 and declined to answer any questions when placed on the stand. The action concerns CURVALAND claims against the Chadwick estate and related financial declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curvaland
Spechu
Chadwick
President Harper At Chicago University Rests Nicely
Special report notes President Harper of the University of Chicago had a good night and is resting nicely after events in CGurcuaco on February 24. High-level update confirms continued stable condition and orderly proceedings at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Elite
Cgurcuaco
University of Chicago
Weather Forecast and Injury Report at Curoace
Showers tonight likely giving way to fair weather Saturday. Moderate temperatures. David Brandt an Illinois Central brakeman who sprained his knee some time ago reported for work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brandt
Illinois Central
Fire at New York Juvenile Asylum Sparks Escape
A blaze at the New York Juvenile asylum rapidly spread, but authorities believe all twelve hundred children escaped unharmed. The fire was quickly contained with no injuries to the children reported and only minor losses. Meanwhile in Milwaukee a fire at International Wood Work company killed Lieutenant William Morgan and injured five other firefighters, with damages around 40 and a half thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New _ York
Milwacker
William Morgan
International Wood Work Company
Market closings May wheat and livestock prices reported
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at $1.1872 and May corn 47 7/8 cents. May oats 81 1/4 cents. Pork at $12.50, Jan ribs $6.85 to 6.87, Jan lard $6.87 to 6.70. Chicago and Union market figures list cattle 3,000 steady and hogs 32,000 down 5 to 10 cents, with ranges for stockers, sheep and various beef grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Union Stock Garden
Chicago Board of Trade
Everett &Sweeney
Ray Bae Ae Eaames
Mr Lattig Surprised On Seventieth Birthday
A surprise party honored A P Lattig at the corner of Cherry street and Clark avenue last evening for his seventy second birthday. Freeport resident of 28 years, he received an oil stove and refreshments. Guests enjoyed games and well wishes for health and prosperity. Also noted are Fred Dawson's social dance at J A Blust's hall with Harris' orchestra, and Mrs Charles Nieman Jr hosting friends tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lattig
A. P. Lattig
Cherry Street
Clark Avenue
Lattig
Freeport
Fred Dawson
J. A. Blust
Harris’ Orchestra
Farewell for Boyd Brundage Family Moves to Iowa
Neighbors at Red Oak Folgate's hall held a farewell reception for Boyd Brundage and family as they prepare to move to Iowa in March. The Brundages, prominent locals, were thanked for years of community involvement and promised to be remembered. The Woman's Club Colonial Day event tomorrow features music, cake, tea, and worded displays. Armory hall hosts a U S infantry inspection of Company L led by Captan Gilberth and Major Barber, praising property care and drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Brundage
Iowa
Folgate’s Hall
Red Oak
Brundage
Boyd
Woman's Club
Captan Gilberth
United States Infantry
Barber
Third Brigade
Armory Hall
Yount
Illness Report Of Miss Lillia Meier
Miss Lillia Meier eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Meier is reported quite ill friends beg a speedy recovery for her health and well being
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillia Meier
Louis Meier
Consistory Dance Ends Annual Scottish Rite Rendezvous
Nearly three hundred people attended a Lexington hall reception card party and dance closing Freeport Consistory week. John T. Buckbee and 13 others from Rockford Savanna Pecatonica and Freeport received degrees. a large attendance from out of town joined Sublime Princes and their ladies for a formal, well decorated evening with Gibler’s orchestra, prizes won in cards and a post event lunch. The next Consistory meeting will be in the new Masonic temple with plans to form a class in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Hall
Freeport
John T. Buckbee
Rockford
J. H. Groneman
F. Marsh
E. R. Rowley
Benjamin Schulien
J. A. Cooley
Savanna
B. Hamamad
Lanark
M. J. Johnson
Howard
F. J. Rosbrook
Dixon
L. Williams
Fulton
W. Benston
C. A. H. Becker
J. P. Boehner
J. A. Frisbie
B. L. Figeley
Emil Haeni
J. B. McCool
Gibler
EB. L. Cronkrite
A. J. Markley
Belvidere
W. E. Boyington
James R. Cowley
Rae Boyington
Abbott
Thos. J
Allen
Wm. Henry
Allington
E. D
Ash
John B
Aspinwall
Homer F
Atwood
Albert J
Pecatonica
Balliet
Josiah Roscoe
Batchelder
John M
Baumgartner
Moses M
Beaver
Chas
Edgar
Mt. Carroll
Booth
Harry D
Albany
Wesley W
Greenwood
Wis
Boyington
Ensign
Burchard
Horatio C
Burrell
Louis H
Butterworth
Wm. C
Carpenter
M. M
Hart
Maurice
Heard
Oscar Edwin
Herbert
Ralph M
Gore
Benj. S
Herman
Hongdon
Alex. H
Lindon
Hollister
Thomas H
Hayes
Lalon
Jencks
Walter Carrasso
Kellog
Hubert Howard
Capron
Kiley
Andrew J
Durand
Kleckner
Geo. S
Kneeht
Chas. F
Koenig
Wim
Kuehner
Robert D
Fred
Kundinger
Theodore
Landes
Orvin
LePelley
Edward
Liddle
John
Markley
Marsales
Edward G
Mattes
Gvo
McPherson
Mease
D.C
Alimony Suit Filed In Circuit Court
Mrs Gennetta Waters through attorney Douglas Pattison sues former husband O P Waters in circuit court for 600 dollars claimed as unpaid alimony from a California divorce. The last day of service for the March term is noted as new suits are filed. Also Pattison begins proceedings for Harry W Putgear administrator against George Coon and Mrs A J Coon for a note payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Circuit Court
Gennetta Waters
Douglas Pattison
O. P. Waters
Pattison
Harry W. Putzear
A. J. Putgear
George Coon
A. J. Coon
Board of education reviews school plans with architect
The board of education discussed the new school building plans with architect Mr. Davis of Peoria. Changes were suggested and he will address them. another meeting is set for tonight as they proceed cautiously to avoid later complaints. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for burns and wounds with a Norfolk reader's testimonial. Datey Jourman delivery offered citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Davis
Peoria
Bucklen
C. Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
Joseph Blimmart
Farm mortgage investment offers superior secured returns
Investors of all sizes face where to place funds for best advantage. High grade bonds disappear quickly, trading at premiums for about 3 percent net. City loans risk fire losses, farm loans rely on land value with buildings as minor security. Land cannot be destroyed, making the farm mortgage a dependable, attractive yield today.
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Kentucky
Jantorda Zartmasi
Bain
Exchange Street
Ines
Mechanic St
New Hine
Koh-i-noor
Faber
Higgins
Joseph Emmert Oruccist
Stephenson St
E. Bengston’s Jeavelry Store
Braphenson St
Freeport, Il
Switzerland
Gonna, Switz
Simplon
Alps
Vanderbilt
Cassie
Weather Forecast
Charles Nieman, Jr
Beno
Quigtey
Stephenson Freeport
Tri
Orive
Polo
Wes
Folk of
Barrell Bros
Hildreth
Charles D. Knowlton
Desler
T.H. Hollister
Hollister & Barrett
Hall
Washington, D. C
J.B. Swear
C. H. Little & Co
Til
Voning
Journa Want
Freeport Plumbing & Heating CO
Albert Schwarze
Roy Melnick
A. W. Place
A. H. Reiger
George Wolf
Edward Emrick
Dr. Matter
George Hornberger
S. FB. Roche
William Keeler
C. W. Harden
Union Loan & Building Association, of
Freeport,il
Eee
Rica
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