Snow enforces heavy snowfall across western states
Snow blankets New Mexico with six inches in valleys and six feet in mountains, freezing lows cause suffering among natives. In Nebraska and Iowa, heavy snowbound conditions halt rail travel as passenger and freight service faces delays. Descriptions note calm winds in Nebraska despite snow.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Spear
Mounains
New México
Lincoln
Nebraska
Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
City Gas Rate Appeal Seeks Block on Peoria Ordinance
A suit challenges the constitutionality of Peoria's ordinance fixing gas prices. The action seeks to enjoin enforcement of the city measure, arguing it exceeds legal authority.
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Peoria
Weather outlook for Chicago Jan 2 Rain expected south
Chicago forecast indicates rain in the southern region with rain or snow in northern portions tonight and Wednesday. Warmer conditions expected tonight.
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Chicago
Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Closing quotations today show May wheat at ss81q, corn 443, May oats 3234 3¢, January pork 18.70, lard 7.47, ribs 7.37. Union stock yards cattle 50,000 sales up 15 to 80 cents. beeves 3.65 to 6.10. cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.75. stockers feeders 2.50 to 4.25. Hogs 26,000 steady to 5¢ higher. mixed butchers 6.05 to 5.35. good heavy 5.20 to 5.85. rough heavy 5.05 to 5.15. light 5.00 to 5.27. Sheep 15,000 up 10 to 15 cents. 4.00.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
City rail staff changes announced at Central depot
Official staff notes from the city announce changes in the railroad division. W T Caldwell is to assume the position of chief train dispatch, following the resignation of J W McCaffrey. The notice comes from reliable authority.
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Ersonnel
Super
Central Railfoan
LA Ararraie
W.T. Caldwell
Eld
J. W. McCaffrey
Railroad veteran Caldwell may retire from Illinois Central
The Illinois Central faces a potential leadership shift as Trainmaster Caldwell weighs a move to the Iron Mountain road. Officials note his long service from water boy to trainmaster and his reputation as one of the railroad’s most efficient men. McCaffrey left for Arkansas. Caldwell’s decision expected soon in Freeport.
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Illinois Central
Iron Mountai Road
McCaffrey
Arkansas
Caldwell
Freeport
The
Eugene Dailey
Central
Iron Mountain Road
Wabash Lime
Wenthe Railway Correspondence School Leaders and Rail Figures
The article notes Mr Caldwell as president of Wenthe Railway Correspondence School now on the third floor of the Best building, directing about three hundred men as trainmaster. It states his potential move to the Iron Mountain road may be prevented by his current position and mentions Martin Flanagan resuming chief dispatcher duties after McCaffrey’s resignation.
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Caldwell
Wenthe
Iron Mountain Road
McCaffrey
Martin Flanagan
Flanagan
Flangan Fophiel
Yasancy Waslott
Iam
Printers End Strike With Eight Hour Scale At Blakely
Local union reports significant progress as Blakely Printing Company signs eight hour scale after a dispute over open shop policies. The firm, employing about sixty workers, had joined the Typothetae and faced coordinated action from printers amid holiday scheduling. President KE Wright indicated likely small further turnout, estimating under twenty five additional strikers could join.
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Hiployers
Nists
Enifters
Sid Rene
Blakely Printing Company
Typothete
KE. R. Wright
Dentist Student Kills Pearl Wheaton Then Self
Caladonia Minnesota January 2 Special Infatuated with Pearl Wheaton daughter of N Wheaton a wealthy southern Minnesota farmer Mat Styer a dental student at the University of Minnesota robbed the Wheaton home and opened fire killing Pearl Wheaton and wounding Ruth and her mother fatally wounding himself in a murder suicide bid
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Caladonia, Minn
Pearl Wheaton
N. Wheaton
Minnesota
Mat Styer
University of Minnesota
Wheaton
Here
Pearl
Ruth
MISS DANA AT WOMAN'S CLUB
The Freeport Woman's club held its regular meeting Saturday afternoon with strong attendance. A musicale is planned for January 20 featuring Misa Dorman and Miss Smith from Madison Wisconsin as soloists. Esther Dana presented a paper on The History of Spanish Art noting Italian and Flemish influence. Copies of Velazquez Murillo works were displayed and Mrs Barrett spoke of Spain and the Alhambra's beauty.
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Freeport Woman's Club
Misa Dorman
Velazquez
Murillo
Barrett
Spain
al- Bambra
Missionary Meeting At Embury Church
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Embury Church will hold its regular monthly business meeting Wednesday afternoon January 8 at Mrs. A G Hoefer's home 28 Prospect Street. Devotional exercises at 3 30 led by Mrs. McKay followed by four literary and musical programs. All are invited.
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Woman's Foreign Mic Onary Society
Embury Church
A. G. Hoefer
Prospect Street
McKay
Reopening of High School Postponed to January Eighth
The high school will not reopen for regular work until Monday Jan 8 due to unfinished building work. Night school also delayed until 7 15 p m Monday. The grade school schedules resume at regular time the following week.
Noisy New Year Welcome in Freeport Marks 1905 Arrival
Bells tolled and whistles blew as Freeport rang in 1905 with fireworks and gunfire, churches held special services, and crowds gathered in homes. Watches sped ahead and people faced the new year amid mixed prayers, songs, and cautious resolutions noting anticipated changes in saloon trade and expenses.
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Freeport
Day of gatherings at clubs ushers in new year
Numerous parties were held during the day and open house was the rise at the clubs. The day was ideal, and many people exchanged greetings for a happy new year.
New Year Socials At Van Dyke Home In Florence Township
Scott house party guests enjoyed New Year celebrations hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Van Dyke in Florence township. Elaborate preparations made the event stand out among many social gatherings at this residence.
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J. W.van Dyke
Florence Township
Mrs. van Dyke
New Year family reunion at Althoff residence
A New Year celebration at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Althoff’s country home one and a half miles east of the city drew about fifty guests. Generations gathered, the house was newly built with oak finish and modern appointments, and the hosts’ hospitality filled the day with joyous fellowship and ample refreshments.
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Henry Althoff
Althoff
Mrs. Althoff
Altbot Possempes
Sound Lending Of Money Mortgage Security
Sound lending advice stresses prudent lending by knowing values. It notes the risk of over lending to chase higher yields and emphasizes real estate as clear, evident security. The firm states all loans use mortgage security funded by its own capital and that properties must be well situated and productive. It offers to handle details, taxes, insurance, and collections for conservative investors.
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