Dresden Heights site questioned in water power hearings
Testimony before the House committee investigating water power grants in the Channahon area questions the Dresden Heights site value. Civil engineer Thomas T. Johnson says it is practically worthless for power, while others note possible dam damage at Dresden Heights and disputes over liability.
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Chicago, Inn
Uinols
Michigan Canal Commissioners
Dresden Heights
House Committee
Channahon
Thomas T. Johnson
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Michigan Canal Board
Economy Light and Power Company
Cooley
Dam No. 1
Jo- Het
The
Heights
Lyman 3B. Cootey
Internal Improvement Association
Desplaines
Lockport
Minois
Governor Deneen's Busy Day in Illinois
Governor Deneen traveled from Bureau Junction toward the ferry to Lennepin when his team ran away. He and secretary Thanes Whittaker escaped harm as floodwaters prevented ferry operation and they crossed in a rowboat. After the talk at Lennepin they returned and reached Bureau Junction in time for a Rock Island train, then attended a Creve Coeur dinner as guest of honor.
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Peoria
Bureau
Illnois
Lennepin
Btreau Junction
Bareau Junction
Peneen
Creve Coour Chity
Peoria Doctor, 92, Former Volunteer Surgeon, Dies
Dr William BR Flamillon aged ninety two, long mayor of Peoria, died after a brief illness. He served as a volunteer surgeon under Governor Morton’s commission in 1865 at Tadsemi. Also noted is Dr Hamilton, president of the construction firm that built the Pacific and Rock Island railroad, now part of the Rock Island system.
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Peoria
Fatte
Wiliam BR. Flamillon
Morton
Tadsemi
Fle
Iit
Hamilton
Pacific and
Rock Island
Warner's Present to the Guard Armory Plan in Clinton
Bloomington Illinois January 1 1908 It is announced that Colonel Vespasian Warner United States commissioner of pensions would erect an armory at his home city of Clinton to cost 180000 for the use of a proposed company of state militia Efforts to org lize a company have been hampered by lack of a building and Colonel Warner has removed the difficulty.
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Warner
Bloomington
Vespasian Warner
United States Commissioner of Pensions
Clinton
Anilitia
Allensen Overruled In De Witt County Probate
In De Witt County court a hearing on objections to the final report of Ves guisian Warner, executor of the late Dr. John Warner, was held. Objections were overruled and Warner's commission of 18511 was approved.
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Allensen
Decatur
de Witt
Vesguisian Warner
John Warner
Warner
Bondsmen Ordered to Rectify $6700 Shortage
Bloomington reports Judge 6 of the effenit court has required bondsmen of the late Ht. SN. Melotyre, for thirty years town Gerk, to address an alleged $6,700 shortage in his accounts.
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Bondemen
Bloomington
Myers
Effenit
Lite
Melotyre
Town Gerk
Nomination for Congress in Murphysboro Republican Ticket
Thistlewood of Catto was nominated on the Republican ticket for the twenty fifth congressional seat in Murphysboro Hb dan district, created by the death of Representative Sanith.
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Murphysboro
Dan. l
Thistlewood
Catto
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Featured by Drugstore
Advertising copy states DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills, offered by Wm. F. Jungkunz, a druggist located at 85 St. Stephen son Street. A compact 19th century promo notes the product and seller.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Trial of General Stoeses in Port Arthur Surrender
In St Petersburg a courtmartial for Lieutenant General Stoases over Port Arthur's surrender to Japan enters its final stage. The council of war rejected surrender, with testimony showing Smirnoff's six week prolongation estimate and that front line officers urged bold resistance while distant officers advised capitulation amid sick, dispirited troops.
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St. Petersburg
Stocase
Port Arthur
Council of War
Smirnoff
Spectacular NP wreck near Helena injures three brakemen
Helena Mont Jan 1 One of the railroad's most spectacular wrecks occurred just west of Helena when a freight train left control on Helena hill due to airbrake failure. Forty loaded cars were ditched and three brakemen were injured, two seriously.
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Helena
Mont
Northern Pacific Railroad
Here
T Helena Hill
Rocky Mountains
Governor Lopez Shot In Troilo Politics
Manila Jan 1 Governor Lopez of Troilo has been shot and seriously wounded by a disappointed politician. A bill in the assembly would make the speaker vice governor of the Philippines as the vice governorship remains vacant after General Smith's promotion. Assembly members generally favor the measure.
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Manila
Lopez
Troilo
Philippine
Smith
Market Quotes Chicago Wheat Corn and Hog Cattle Prices
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat and corn futures with mixed opens and closes. Live stock in Chicago area and East Buffalo reflect receipts and varied demand with hogs steady to lower and cattle and lambs priced across prime to common grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ticino
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Best
DeWitts Carbolized With Hazel Salve Recommended
DeWitts Carbolized With Hazel Salve is especially recommended for piles. Sold by Win. FF. Jungkunz, druggist, SO Stephenson St.
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DeWitts
Win
Jungkunz
SO Stephenson
Exploding gas blamed for Rome stock exchange blast
In Rome the Forum of Aggrippa stock exchange building suffered a major explosion heard across the city. Twenty people were injured, mostly clerks, as the roof collapsed and dust filled the air. officials delay claims of a bomb while police consider gas as the likely cause.
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Rome
Neptune
Hadrian
Agripps
Stock Exchange
St. Peters
Nine Coal Miners Killed In New Mexico Mine Blast
An explosion of gas and coal dust at the Bernal mine in Carthage Socorro county New Mexico killed nine miners and fatally injured three more with several others seriously hurt. The dead include mine boss C L Wilcox and several Mexican natives. Rescue teams recovered bodies as gas continued to feed the mine and workers had been at lunch when the blast occurred.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Bernal
Carthage
Soccorrys County
Carthagenel Company
C. L. Wilcox
Juan Archuleta
Tynacio Archuleta
Thieves Are Betrayed by Sky Blue Bath Dyes
Atlantic City New Jersey January 1 The local hot water heating company reports the loss of hundreds of gallons of hot water due to tapping pipes by residents. Attempts to locate the unauthorized users failed so the firm added harmless dye to the water and several pipe-tappers were colored sky blue in their morning baths.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Paderewski Accepts Warsaw Conservatory Directorship
Cablegram from Ignace Paderewski in the United States announces that the eminent pianist accepts the post as director of the Warsaw Conservatory of Music. The message dated January 1 to 4 conveys his commitment to lead the institution.
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Warsaw
Ignace Padeczewski
United States
Warsaw Conservatory of Music
Piano tuner J Burdett takes orders in WY
J Burdett, a piano tuner in Wyoming, accepts service orders at Brown and Collinsyer's or by phone 3H 1-4att.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Collinsyer’s
Sons of the Heart Beatitudes for New Year
Rev St Doyle leads Christian Endeavor with a New Year consecration talk on the beatitudes of Christ. The sermon contrasts earthly happiness with blessedness from God, covering the poor in spirit, mourners, the meek, and others, urging adherence to spiritual riches over material pursuits. Bible references accompany the message.
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St. Doyle
Earth
Heaven
Infim
God
Christ
Canaan
Kingdom of
Tak
God's Special Answer and the Endeavor Movement
A Christian Endeavor message extols the movement as God's answer to attacks on the gospel. It states 4,000,000 members pledge to reverence the Bible read daily and pray, with young Endeavorers becoming future church leaders. It urges perseverance in faith and belief that God will care for His church.
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God
Christian Endeavor Movement
Christian
London
England
Loyalty to the Church in Christian Endeavor
C. C. McNeil urges Jamaica Christian Endeavor Gem readers to prioritize loyalty to their own church over fidelity to the movement. He stresses action alongside prayer and calls youths to be a noble army worthy of praise by their church and pastors.
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C. C. McNeil
Jamaica
Christian Endeavor Gem
Its Supreme Work in Training the Church of the Future
The author reports a long pioneering journey to the neglected continent and finds a better name for South America among the Andes and pampas. He notes Christian Endeavor and other Protestant forces have long ignored it, but the supreme work remains training the church of the future. Di Cook.
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Andes
Pamypas
South America
Church of the Future
di, Cook
What is a cold in the head Ely Cream Balm ad
A short promotional note explains a cold in the head can become catarrh if neglected. It claims Ely's Cream Balm masters catarrh promptly and urges prevention. The ad lists price and mail order details for Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
The Word of God in John I and Its Light
A sermon-style study of John chapter one outlining Jesus as God incarnate, the Word, and the path to belief. The author links creation, light, and life in Christ, notes the Jews' opposition, and emphasizes faith as receiving or committing to Him for life and righteousness through grace.
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American Press Association
John
Weymouth
Jesus Christ
Mark
Mackay
Tle
Jesus
Christ
God
Thomas
Martha
Nathanael
Israel
Tfe
Ilim
John the Baptist
Temple
Galdi
Hhis
Christ Jesus
Isis
Qhoad
Unclear excerpt hints at a financial irregularity
An obscure note from Muattauwanikeag Maine mentions a mysterious $10 deposited to a conscience account. The transfer lacks identifying details and clues about the sender or any fraud, with a reporter noting a strange incident connected to a baby photo.
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Treasury
Corfelyou
Muattauwanikeag
Regional Train Timetable and Connections Notice
A partially legible rail timetable lists East and West bound trains with parlor car and buffet service details. It notes connections at Rockford for Beloit Janesville Milwaukee and other points, with Times, lines, and agent signatures for the Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route and Rockford Interurban services.
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Rockford
Rock Island
Pe Shite
Davenport
Peace
Chicago
Milwa
Milwaukee
Janesville
Weekes
Mnr
Kansas City
Shisha
Cedar P Rapids
Points
North and
South Dakota
J. B. Sweratt
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
Sou
Reeport
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Chiago
Amames O. ‘Weyworth
the Heights
Bear Trap
Thomas Riley
Joliet
Kanakee
Equay
Chicago Grain
New Mexico
Vanic
Paderewski
BW. J. Mod
F. Jungk
Stephengon
Christian Endeavor
Journal
Want
John i
D. M. Stearns
Rapher
Chicago Tribune
Davenport Savings Bank
South West Corner
2D and Main Sts
Henry ©Erreck
Toots Halier
W. H. Wilson
M.S. Hart's Sanitary Laundry
Deliv
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
D.C. Stover
H.H. Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Henry Baler
F. Dorman
Ass't
State Bank
Freeport
Tul
Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
German Bank
Ill
Cc. O. Collmann
S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
Ass’t. Cashier
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. Tt. Rawleigh
W N. Cronkrite
John Collman
First National Bank
Bidwell Naan
Signel Sas Monajie Vane't Caahter
John Burrell
Joseph Em- H. Little
Wryght
Llawell Boyd P. Hill
Addison
M. V. B. Elson
A. & Webster
L. Farwell
Second National Bank
Illinois
M. V. B. Bison
L. Z. Farwell
H. Webster
Reuben Siegfried
J. F. Fair
J. N. Galloway
F. B. Schaeffer
H. S. Webster
E. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
J. 7 Cotoweye BA KE
Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John J. Trunck
J. Mayer
J. F. Kramer
W. J. Schwarn
H. &. Ehater
Attorneys AT Law
W. N. Cronkrite
R. P. Eckert
Attorney At Law
Stephenson Street
Wagner
Anzelger
Chicago and
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C. A. Ruthe
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
New
Frisbie & Haney
General Contracting
Exchange St
Illinois Central
R. R
Omaha Lim
St. Paul
Dubuque
S& Ft
Sioux City
Omaha
Bex
Saee
Dodge Ex
St. Dubuque Fx
Paul Lim
Southern
Madison
Dodgeville
Ae Lv
John KE Daly
Ries
Ae Cine
Canoescas
Assengers
Depay
Chicago Express
Wirgek Prates
Wea
St Paulpolis
Ater On
Ghisee ' Paasonner
Buque
Nees J. P, Elmer
G. PA
Forrestor
Derarta Raat
Forreston
Rockford & Interurban Rwr
Treludin
Beloit
Facevile
Belvidere
Aurora
Chica
Gene
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