European War News From Jan 4 Detours in South Africa
Cablegram reports renewed heavy artillery fighting as 3000 Boers assault British outpost between Cypergat and Molteno. Gen Getacre advances from Sterkstrom, Boers retreat toward Stormberg. Gen French nears Colesburg, Boers defend near town. Other items note German steamer Ben detained at Aden and British shelling at Chievelli camp for Boer distraction.
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London
Rensberg
Getacre
Cypergat
Molteno
Sterkstrom
Copenberg
Stormberg
French
Colesburg
Bertin
Ben
Aden
Corenzo
Chievelli
Betuont
Cape Colony
Col. Pilcher
Douglas
Belmont
Paris
Buller
Ladysmith
Senate Finance Bill Advances Amid War Talks
Washington Jan 4 Special Senate Aldrich in charge explains the financial bill then the senate went into executive session. Bingham Pa introduces a joint resolution thanking Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley for destroying the Spanish fleet at Santiago. Beveridge Indiana seeks Philippine ownership and governance. Hawaii government form in foreign relations report. War department inquiry testimony sent from the president. Italy replies positively to open door in China. House ways and means expands inquiry into National City and Hanover banks. Italy joins other powers in assent to open door policy.
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Washineton
Senate
Aldrich
Bingham
Congress
Wm. Sampson
Winfield Scott Schley
Santiago
Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hawaii
War Department
Allen
Treasury
National City
Hanover National Banks
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Sulzer
Gage
Department
National
New York
Italy
State Department
China
Grand Jury Recovers Box in Bribery Case
In Frankfort Kentucky a box said to hold four thousand five hundred dollars linked to an alleged bribery between Col Whalen and Sena, with the grand jury handling the matter.
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Grand Jury
Frankfort
Dan
Col, Whalen
Sena
Grand jury delivery for Tor Harrell reported today
Tor Harrell was presented to the grand jury in a formal proceeding today. Prosecutors filed charges and awaited the grand jury's action on the case.
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Tor Harrell
Grand Jury
Earthquake Hits Achalkalak District Villages
In Tirzis Russian Transcaucasia on January 4th, thirteen villages felt the quake. Six villages were completely destroyed and rescuers recovered eight hundred bodies.
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Tirzis
Russian
Transcaucasia
Achalkalak
Paris Senate High Court Banishes Rebels for Ten Years
The senate as a high court today condemned Buffet and Deroulede to ten years banishment. Guerin received ten years confinement in a fortified place. Salaces also drew ten years banishment.
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Paris
Senate
Buffet
Deroulede
Guerin
Salaces
Peter Bovey Brother of Representative Kills Self
Peter Bovey brother of U S Representative Bovey killed himself at his Dixon Illinois home suffering Brights disease. He used a rifle in the incident in Ogle County today.
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Dixon
Peter Bovey
Representative Bovey
Bright
Ogle County
Fire Destroys Barn On Preston Farm In Harlem
A large stone barn at Engle Cabot’s old Preston farm near Harlem burned last evening, destroying thirty tons of hay, 750 bushels of oats and farm machinery. Fifty hogs were saved as the blaze could not be fought, with losses near 1500 dollars, likely started by a tramp near the railroad tracks.
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Wesf
Engle Cabot
Preston
Harlem
Galena Road
New Clerk Joins Hunenga and Wagners Store
Frank Sechrist is appointed as a clerk at Hunenga and Wagners clothing house. A farmer’s team stampeded loose on Jackson street during the night, causing minor damage with no injuries reported.
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Frank Sechrist
Hunenga & Wagner
Jackson Street
Robbery warning of horse and buggy theft in Rockford last night
Chief of Police Root reported that a horse and buggy were stolen on Rockford streets last evening around 8 o clock. Authorities urged a lookout for the thief who may have fled in this direction.
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Root
Rockford
Flannel care and washing tips from 42 Stephenson St
Instructions advise careful washing of flannel garments to avoid shrinking due to wool fibre interlacing. Do not use a washboard or soap rubbed on. Use Gold Dust Washing Powder in hot water to create suds and wash quickly by immersion and hand work. Wash in half warm water, wring and shape, then hang to dry away from wind and heat. Includes address 42 Stephenson St and name H. D. Conover.
Boarders sought at Bray house 53 N. Galena avenue
Advertiser seeks boarders for the Bray house at 53 North Galena avenue. Former tenants or residents desired include relation to Bray family. Details on room availability and terms to follow in next column.
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N. Galena Avenue
Bray House
Destroying the Children in Public Schools
Edward Bok cites figures from the January Ladies' Home Journal claiming in five cities over 16 000 children aged eight to fourteen were taken from public schools due to nervous strain and over schooling with medical estimates suggesting over 50 000 annual cases of health damage.
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Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Roses and carnations on sale at Harpster's Saturday
Next Saturday Bancher the florist offers hundreds of roses and carnations at ab and 50 cents a dozen for Saturday only. Harpster's sits on the post office block and will feature the sale.
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Bancher
Harpster’s
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health and Vitality
Admiring claims urge use of Dr King’s New Life Pills to boost brain and body power. Sold for 25¢ at Tinkoh & Kgurrell’s drug store amid a local sale. Also a big price cut advertised at Wilkins Studio for photographs.
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Dr. King
Tinkoh & Kgurrell
Wilkins
Weather Forecast for Caicaco and Nearby Areas
Cloudy unsettled tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures. Population shifts noted as Emmett & Burrell. Mr. and Mrs. Buss welcome a baby boy. Advertisements for Dean's Ointment and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim cures with drugstore availability and refund policy.
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Caicaco
Illinois
Wm. Buss
Laundry Ad Promises Top Class Service in County
After buying the laundry at the foot of Stephenson street, M. Raten Mayer and E. C. Schtrogper propose a thrift class style operation. They guarantee satisfaction with goods called for and promptly delivered and offer telephone service for inquiries.
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Stephenson Street
M. Raten Mayer
E. C. Schtrogper
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