Gubernatorial Canvassing Committee Formed in Split Vote
In Dunbar on January 6 special dispatch reports Governor Peabody supporters winning a canvass vote fight. A committee of twelve Republicans and three Democrats was created to canvass the vote with a final report by Mopudie, as the joint session began and tensions rose between Lieutenant Governor Haggett and Speaker Dickson. The session dissolved amid confusion.
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Dunwark
Peabody
Haggett
Senate
Dickson
Edidon
Overnor
Parole Responses Slow as Port Arthur Changes Hands
Port Arthur reports show only eighty Russian officers accepted parole while regular troops depart for Port Dulny. Japanese forces entered to maintain order after forts fell to Japan. Gen Stoessel and remaining Russian officers plan to return home via Nagasaki. rumors of Kniaz Souvaroff sinking denied as bombardment remains heavy but no front movement.
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Port Anpirun
Port Arthur
Port Dulny
Yoxro
Gen. Stoessel
Nagasaki
Priexsnurka
Rojestvensky
Kniaz Souvaroff
Oku
Elevated trains collide in Ninth Avenue wreck
In New York on January 6 a rear end collision on the Ninth Avenue elevated line killed one railroad worker and seriously injured about six passengers as three trains crashed together early today.
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New York
Ninth Avenue
Denver Republicans appoint panel to investigate election frauds
A joint caucus of Republican legislators in Denver voted to form a fifteen member committee to probe alleged frauds in the gubernatorial election. The panel will conduct hearings, report findings, and advise on policy steps for resolution amid ongoing dispute. In other items, the steamer Adalbert was refloated after grounding in the lower bay, and Tangier dispatches say France and Morocco resolved a misunderstanding with no foreign departures expected.
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Denver
Philip
Tangier
France
Morocco
Bail Refused Nan Patterson in Murder Case
New York January 6 Special Justice Greenbaum of the state supreme court denied Nan Patterson’s bail request pending a new trial on the murder charge of Caesar Young. Patterson remains in custody as the case moves forward.
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New York
Justice Greenbaum
State Supreme Court
Nan Patterson
Former Circuit Judge J J Glenn Dies at 74 in Illinois
Hon J J Glenn former circuit judge of the Tenth Illinois district died today aged 74 years in Monmoruth January 6 Spect. report notes his long service in the state judiciary and his standing in the local legal community.
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Monmoruth
J. J. Glenn
Tenth Tlinois District
Fortification Bill Passed by the House
Washington Jan 6 Special The house passed the fortification bill without amendment and adjourned until Monday.
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WasHington
House
Fire destroys Springfield city hall valued at fifty thousand
A Jan 6 Springfield report states the city hall was completely destroyed by fire. The building was valued at over fifty thousand dollars and loss is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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Springfield
Mass
Weather forecast for Curoaco with snow flurries
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with light snow flurries in the north and central areas. Cold in the north tonight. Christmas Chorus repeats by special request. Prof. Bosher's choir performs at the Baptist church on Sunday night.
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Curoaco
Jan
Bosher
the Baptist Church
Dr Kings New Life Pills Featured At Local Drugstore
Greatly in demand medicine meets modern needs for blood and system cleansing. Dr Kings New Life Pills claimed to cure stomach and liver troubles and sold at Joseph Emmetts drug store for 25 cents with guarantee. Snow White oil priced at 8 cents per gallon by F A Schulz at 23dtt.
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Dr. King
New Life
Pilla
Joseph Emmert
F. A. Schulz
Embury Methodist Hi t welcomes council closing opera house
Embury Methodist church lauds city council action closing the opera house on Sundays. A resolution expressed sincere thanks to the council. Friday program announced for Jan 6 includes meetings led by church leaders and a 7 80 evening service with roll call responses.
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Embury Methodist
H. A. Hilmer
Harry Stahl
D. 1 Smith
D. Mowry
E. Mallory
Long illness ends in Lena area death of Mrs Buss
Mrs Thankful Buss of Lena vicinity died Thursday after months of illness at the family home near Holly Grove. Born in Sussex England May 32 1827 she came to America in 1848 with her husband and settled on a Holly Grove farm. Survived by eight children and her husband funeral set for Sunday with services at the house and Holly Grove church.
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Thankful Buss
Lena
Holly Grove
Buss
Sussex
England
Market closing quotes from Cuicano and Canton markets
Closing quotations from Cuicano and Canton show futures and cash prices for grains and meats. May wheat and corn ranges, pork lard and ribs posted, with cattle hogs sheep price tiers and market strength noted, alongside a long weathered poetry closing remark.
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Board of Trade
CinaAaco
Union
Chicago Board of Trade
Everett & Sweeney
He Tao
Block System Favored by Illinois Central Officials
E Parsons assistant superintendent of telegraph in Chicago visited the city and pressed for the manual block system on the Dubuque division from Freeport to Waterloo. He noted the growth in business justifies the costly change and that the road will seek and reward skilled telegraph operators, possibly adding fifty positions.
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E. Parsons
Chicago
J. W. McCaffrey
Illinois Central Railroad
Parsons
Dubuque
Freeport
Waterloo
Here
Waterlolo
Another Man Implicated In Liquor Case In Redfield
Officers plan to bring John Cantrill from Redfield South Dakota for illegal liquor sales. He may demand requisition papers delaying return. A former Stephenson county resident backed him, but was abandoned. partner to share trouble. W. C. Cantrill from Orangeville seeks settlement. Woman's Club meeting tomorrow features current events and year in review led by Mrs Huntington with assistants. Malaria relief touted by Electric Bitters with testimonials. price 60c at Joseph Eimmert's drug store. Conservator appointment for Mrs. E. F. Colby, age over 90, after Humane Society influence. she taken to Globe hospital. Real estate transfer notes: C. F. Hildreth sells lot 6 in block 23 Knowlton's second addition to John Smith for $1,350. Ad copy promotes Restorative tonic for kidneys liver stomach. 35 cents per tablet.
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Redfield
S. D
John Cantrill
Cantrill
Stephenson County
W. C. Cantrill
Orangeville
Mundup
Henrietta
Tex
Joseph Eimmert
Colby
Humane Society
E. Fy. Colby
Globe Hospital
F. Brubaker
Social events and notices in town circles
Miss Bessie Kelley hosted a card evening for guest Miss Anni Dwyre of Cilens with prizes for Florence Carroll Mayme Peck Detta Considine and Nellie Fee. Forum Dance Tonight at Lexington hall by the Forum High school group with Gibler’s orchestra. Also a Globe hall dance and a town card party by the Ladies of the Toccabees at their hall. Real estate mortgage investments advertised by Charles D. Knowlton banker and dealer in investment securities.
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Bessie Kelley
Anni Dwyre
Cilens
Florence Carroll
Mayme Peck
Detta Considine
Nellie Fee
Forum
Lexington Hall
Gibler
Globe Hall
Freeport to Link with Cities via Interurban Lines
Elgin paper outlines three proposed electric routes that would connect DeKalb Sycamore Genoa Belvidere Rockford Beloit Freeport Elgin and Aurora, with potential extensions to Belvidere through Mockford Freeport. Competing lines could align DeKalb Elgin Aurora and Marengo in a vast interconnected system.
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Freeport
Elgin
Levitte
Hampshire
Sycamore
Belvidere
Ciiies
Marengo
DeKalb
Barb Wireelty
Aurota
Mockford-Freeport-Belvid
Fears Injury May Prove Fatal In Blanchardville Assault
A man named Fred Kyfer aged 45 was assaulted at Blanchardville by two foreign men from Switzerland. Kyfer suffered a compound fracture of the leg and is in precarious condition at the City hotel under Dr. A. McKellar care. The assailants Alfred Wenger and Lenherr fled toward Freeport, last seen at Freeport yesterday afternoon, with authorities on the lookout. A motive linked to Kyfer’s refusal to provide money for loggers. Negotiations ongoing for updates on suspect whereabouts.
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Blanchardville
Freeport
Wis
Monroe Times
Fred Kyfer
Hiverson
Argyle
Switzerland
Jack Bernith
Blaughardville
Alfred Wenger
Lenherr
Milo
Wenger
Kyfer
A. McKellar
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Orie Ae
Mechanic Street
Kodak Pictures
Kodak
Joseph Emmert Oruccquist
Stephenson
C.S. Barrett
Opticiar
Stephenson St
Freeport, Il
Exchange Street
Pring Adalbert
Weather Forecast
Council
Embury
Mrs
John Barrett
Joan Barretti
Panama
Congress
Argentine
Barrett
Taft
Ghilkout Pass
Cll
CMU
Jos. Emmert
of Telegraph
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Huntington
D. Knowlton
A. J. Goddard
Katherine Porter
Anna Barton
Flora Guiteau
Winnifred Taylor
C. F. Hildreth
Susan Hershhey
Knowlton
John ©. Smith
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Finmert
Miss Kelley
Charles D. Knowlton
United Dental Parlors
Rockford
Billerbeck's
Stephenson Strewt
Harpster
Lowney’s
W. W. Harpster
Thaye
F. W. Siecke
High Street
Chas. E. Meyer
Hildreth
C. H. Little & Co
Freeport, I
Freeport, Oil
Actu
E. Bengston
Jong Alttings
Dorman & CO
Court House
EL Pronto
W. Harden
Distributor
Union Loan & Building Association, of
Freeport, Ill
Banka
Bae
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