Investigation in Congress Probes Roberts and Clark cases
Washington January 6 Special report senators resume probe into Roberts citizenship and polygamy as basis to bar seat. Senate committee on privileges and elections opens bribery inquiry tied to Senator Clark election. Edmunds leads memorial support while Faulkner supports Clark. Quay seating report blocked 4 to 8 by governor appointment decision.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Roberts
Carlisle
House
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
Clark
Edmunds
Faulkner
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Quay
Pennsylvania
Boers Repulsed at Colesberg and Reinforcements Sent
Boers attacked at daybreak on the left flank near Colesberg but were repulsed with light British losses. Reports from Capetown note reinforcements for Gen. French including Household Cavalry and Essex Regiment. Rumors say Baden Powell defeated the Boers again at Mafeking. The prize court freed the Mashona, the steamer seized with American flour bound for the Boers.
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Renpera
Cape Colony
Colesberg
London
Capetown
French
Household Cavalry
Field
Essex Regiment
Baden Powell
Mafeking
Navy takes Subutu island near Borneo in Philippine hold
Jan 5 dispatch from Admiral Watson Manila reports the navy has taken possession of Subutu island at the southwest corner of the Philippine boundary line near the coast of Borneo. Gen Otis says Colonel Hare has released all American prisoners held by the Filipinos including Lieut. Gilmore.
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Wasuieron
Admiral Watson
Manila
Subutu Island
Borneo
Otis
Col. Hare
Lieut
Gilmore
French citizens press claim as navy head ordered to Santo Domingo
Paris January 5 Special government orders a commandant of the Atlantic naval squadron to proceed at once to Santo Domingo to enforce a claim against the republic by French citizens.
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Santo Domingo
Paris
Atlantic
Republic
Governor Davis Arrives in New York From Porto Rico
New York January 5 Special Gen Davis governor of Porto Rico arrived in the city today in response to a summons from Washington seeking his presence in the capital.
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New York
N. Y
Davis
Porto Rico
Washington
Local notices and college update at Harlow business college
The H R C club meets this evening with Miss Kautenberger at 169 Union Street. Harlow business college reports record enrolment and rising demand for stenographers and bookkeepers. Freeport College of Commerce opens winter session with larger attendance and upcoming organization of its college literary society. Also notices include photo studio sale at Wilkins and a barrel of apples at Stephenson Street address.
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H. R. C. Club
Miss . Kautenberger
Union Street
Freeport College of Commerce
College Literary Society
Works Withdraws From Attorney General Bid in Wisconsin
Hon Charles A Works withdraws from the attorney general race citing poor health. He will seek renomination to the state board of equalization. Senator Aspinwall may pursue the state treasurer nomination. Works’ withdrawal clears the way for Aspinwall, a leading Republican and farmer, to campaign across the state.
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Charles A. Works
State Board of Equalization
Works
Aspinwall
Jas. R. Cowley
Work
Mr. Works
Senator Aspinwall
Senate
Oldest Illinois teacher at Illinois convention honored
Andrew M. Brooks of Springfield labeled the oldest active teacher in Illinois as the Illino is Teachers Association met in Springfield. Brooks has taught continuously for over fifty years, attended 41 past state meetings since 1850, and remains a Latin and geometry teacher at Bettie Stuart Institute. He studied at Miami University in 1850, earning MA and PhD later, and has led multiple Springfield schools.
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Illinois Teachers’ Association
Springfield
Andrew M. Brooks
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Hewitt
Normal
Galesburg
Ilinois
Palmer
Lincoln
Miami University
Harrison
Mississippi
John W. McClernand
Brooks
Bettie Stuart Institute
Iron Nerve From Health Gains With Life Pills
Bismarck's vigor hailed as product of fine health and strong will. Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised as boosting brain power and energy, claim to improve stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Available at Emmert and Burrell's drag store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
The Brewster Family Two Brewster Descendants in Freeport
Two lineal descendants of Elder William Brewster of the Mayflower are identified in Freeport. Daniel S. Brewster and Mrs. Alfred H. Wise are noted, with a Cincinnati descendant compiling the Brewster genealogy. Emmert and Burrell promote Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Wm. Brewster
Freeport
New England
Daughters of the Revolution
William Brewster
Daniel S. Brewster
Alfred H. Wise
Brewster
Cincinnati
Laundry at foot of Stephenson street promises first class service
Having purchased the laundry at the foot of Stephenson street we propose to conduct it in first class style and give the public a laundry second to none in the county. Goods called for and promptly delivered and satisfaction guaranteed, Telephone 370. M. Radru Mayer, E. C. Scuroeper. 3-lw ee'. 4a
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Stephenson Street
M. Radru Mayer
E. C. Scuroeper
Life in Lena Notes Town Visitors and Funeral
Jan 5 Lena reports Mr and Mrs Hen over of Berlin Ont are guests at Anthony Doll’s home and will stay weeks. John Albee visits the county seat. Mrs C G Hall heads to Chicago for a month or two. Funeral for late Mrs C Hen ning set for tomorrow at 10 at the house with Rev Meyer of the German Lutheran church. B S Kaufman returns from Hanover for a brief visit.
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Lena
B.S. Kaufman
Hanover
Weather Forecast for Caiasco
Special report shows fair conditions in the northern portion and rain in the southern portion tonight and Saturday. Temperature outlook not provided. winds light.
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Caiasco
Tlinois
Harden and Tice Move to New Quarters in Dickes Schaub Building
Miss Etta Gates reports a letter from sister Bertha Redfern Schlacks announcing a baby boy born at their home in Topia Derango Mexico. Joe Schlacks serves as superintendent of amine.
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Harden & Tice
Dickes-Schaub Building
Etta Gates
Joe Schlacks
Bertha Redfern
Topia
Derango
Mexico
Joe
To Cure LaGrippe in Two Days Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old health ad touts a two day cure for la grippe with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a money back guarantee from druggists if it fails and bears E W Graves signature on each bottle.
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E. W. Grave
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