Contests for Senate Seats Spar Over Primary and Legislation
Washington reports a wave of contests shaping up in state legislatures and primaries to decide seats in the United States Senate before 1909 ends. Key battles loom in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Iowa with names like Foraker Taft Penrose Flinn Platt Roosevelt Hughes Allison Cummins and Gore mentioned as potential players in tight races.
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Washington, D. C
United States Senate
United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Iowa
Senator Foraker
Taft
Foraker
Penrose
Washington
Flinn
Pittsburg
Thomas C. Platt
Cp. and
Platt
Frank Black
Roosevelt
Hughes
William B. Allison
Town
Senate
A. B. Cummins
Allison
Cummins
Republican
Dolliver
Congress
Beckham
James B. McCreary
Kentucky
Charles W. Fulton
Oregon
Charles J. Long
Kansas
Alfred B. Kittredge
South Dakota
Coe
Crawford
North Dakota
Henry C. Blansbrough
George C. Perkins
California
Navy Metcalf
Missouri
William J. Stone
Champ Clark
Senator Stone
Champ
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
Jacob H. Gallinger
New Hampshire
Clay
Georgia
Hemenway
Indiana
Newlands
Nevada
Thomas R. Walsh
Teller
Colorado
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Spooner
Oklahoma
Thomas P. Gore
Haskell
Glenn
North Carolina
Lee 3. Overman
Arkansas
Berry
Beri Davis
James P. Clarke
Birthday of Rev Thomas Dixon Jr. Founding author born in NC
The Rev Thomas Dixon Jr., author of The Cl tablets, was born January 11, 1864, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. He graduated Wake Forest College at nineteen and soon after joined the North Carolina legislature as its youngest member.
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Thomas Dixon, Jr
Cleveland County
North Carolina
Wake Forest College
Lawyer turned Baptist minister and noted author Dixon
After studying law and being admitted to the bar he left practice in 1886 to enter the Baptist ministry. He led churches in Raleigh and Boston before serving at the People's Baptist church in New York from 1890 to 1899. His sharp attacks on Tammany misrule and other topics drew wide notice as he wrote several novels and lectured in recent years.
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Raleigh
N.C
Boston
New York
People's Baptist Church
Dixon
Forecasts for a busy political week ahead
Washington dispatch outlines a packed week with the Thaw case in New York and naval events in Rio de Janeiro drawing public attention alongside Congress. Oregon land fraud trials led by Francis J. Heney start Monday, and the National Guard Association meets in Boston to discuss militia legislation.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Rio Janeiro
Congress
Oregon
Francis J. Heney
National Guard Association of the United States
Boston
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
United States
Canada
Fairbanks
Republican State Central Committee
Indiana
James P. Goodrich
Taft
Ohio Society of Philadelphia
Nevada
Goldfield
West India
Barbadoes
Dominion
Mme. Tetrazzini
Manhattan Opera House
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Ryan
Progressive Democratic League
Cooper Union
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
National Wool Growers’ Association
Helena
Mont
Proposals Sought to Remodel Freeport Building for Cosmopolitan Life
The Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Association of Freeport Illinois invites bids to convert the former German Fire Insurance Building into an office for the company. Drawings by Bullard Bullard Springfield Illinois. Bid deposits equal to three percent of proposal. Proposals due by noon January 14 1908. bids opened and awarded later.
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Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Association
Freeport
Illinois
German Fire Insurance Company
Bullard & Bullard
Springfield
W. W. Krape
Chas. G. Keck
Board of Managers
W. W. Krapre
Cascasweet Baby Remedy Adirio St. 85 Water St
When a baby is cross and you are worried or worn out a little Cascasweet will quiet the little one quickly. This well known remedy for babies and children is sold by Wm Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Water St.
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Wm. Jungkunz
Ater St
Jupiter 70 Rule Spurs January Weather Forecasts
Washington dispatch reports Jupiter 70 to govern a January pattern with warm, dry spells and a severe midmonth disturbance. Forecaster Professor Foster warns of a cold wave Jan 18–20 and poor conditions for winter wheat after Jan 11, plus dry, drought-risk central valleys. The piece also surveys Mars theories and speculative magnetic communication ideas.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Jupiter
This Date in History: Notable events by year
1641 first school for Indian children in New England. 1775 South Carolina's first provincial assembly met. 1815 Sir John A. Macdonald born. 1820 Savannah, Georgia fire destroyed much of the city. 1853 the Victoria nugget weighing 25 pounds sent to Queen Victoria. 1863 Alabama sank the Hatteras. 1888 storm havoc in the northwest. 1898 Gen. Benjamin Butler born November 6, 1818.
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New England
South Carolina
Charleston
John A. Macdonald
Savannah
Australia
Alabama
U.S
Hatteras
Northwest
Benjamin To Butler Lied
Cream Balm Meets Pure Food Law Standards
The U S Government’s Pure Food Law does not endorse or guarantee any preparation. Medicines must list ingredients on labels if present. Ely's Cream Balm, a family remedy for nasal ailments, contains no injurious drugs and thus simply states compliance with the law.
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U S
Tme
Notifying Office About Undelivered Papers
Patrons are asked to inform the paper office if they do not receive their newspaper regularly so delivery can be corrected and service maintained.
Coming Events List From January to March
A broadcast list shows January activities including dances and lectures. Highlights include a University Extension lecture on Early Christianity by Prof. H L Willett and related talks by Prof Heb Willett, with several social events and exhibitions scheduled through March.
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Uaniversity Fxt Cusiom
HL. Willett
Univer Ty Ratenstom
Heb. Willett
Joan. C
Willeti Mareh
der. Will Te
The Lily and The PetiFeb. 1 The Lion and The Moti
Fragmentary scanned text lists a sequence of titles and dates, mentioning The Lily and The Peti Feb 1 and The Lion and The Moti with February dates. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Kodol Promises Relief for Stomach Disorder
Kodol is advertised as the best remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles. It is described as pleasant prompt and thorough and is sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 5 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Rockford Poultry Show Appeals to Exhibitors
Charles S. Gilbert urges exhibitors to enter the Rockford poultry show on January 13 to 15 in Illinois. He touts large, well attended facilities, big door receipts, and the novel Special Fanciers Class where entrance fees are pooled and awarded among class winners. The notice promotes strong prizes, out of town success, and profits for exhibitors while encouraging participation over Chicago or Madison Square shows.
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Charles S. Gilbert
Rockford
Chicago
Madison Square
Variety Breeder
Frank O. Lowden
Immanuel Baptist Unveils Unified Church Fund Plan
Elgin Illinois January 10. Immanuel Baptist Church adopts a new calendar year fund plan after abandoning bazaars suppers and timed appeals. Each member will total their past year giving and subscribe a cash amount to cover all church expenses with a single treasurer managing funds.
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Elgin
Ill
Immanuel Baptist Church
Post Mourns Death of Comrade During Civil War
The John A. Davis Post records the death of comrade A. C. Wilson, a gallant soldier in the Civil War. The group expresses sincere sympathy to the bereaved family, notes his joining the Grand Army above, and drapes the emblem of sorrow in past. Records are updated and a copy sent to the family.
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A. C. Wilson
John A. Davis
Grand Army
H.S. Keek
W.T. Brampby
W. H H. Thayer
Famous Hotel In Old Hands
Springfield Iowa January 10 The Le land Hotel one of the oldest caravansaries in the state will be run again by the Wiggins family of this city Announcement that the Van Valkenburgh brothers of Danville who leased the hotel two years ago were prepared to hand over the property to the former managers was made tonight.
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Springfield
Wiggins
van Valkenburgh
Danville
Train Dispatcher Killed in Illinois Wreck Cleanup
Rockford Illinois January 11 Fred Otto a traveling dispatcher for the Chicago Great Western railroad was killed yesterday at Egan Alabama while helping clear away a wreck himself.
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Rockford, Ill
Fred Otto
Miles
Iowa
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Egan, A
Disturbed Congregation Urges Remedy Purchase
A notice states the person who disturbed a Sunday congregation by coughing is asked to buy Foley's Troney and Tar. EL J Moogk and W Fo Jungkunz identified as related parties and guidance issued.
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EL. J. Moogk
W. Fo Jungkunz
Charles A. Davis Seeks Republican Nomination in Thirty-Fifth
Sterling IL Jan 11 Charles A. Davis announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in the thirty-fifth district to succeed F L Sheldon, father of the legal option bill.
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Sterling
Charles A. Davis
FL. J. Sheldon
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold by Wine EF
Promises relief for backache and weakness with a claim of prompt effect. The ad lists Stephenson Street as a point of sale and includes a dealer name Jungknnig described as a druggist.
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DeWitts
Jungknnig
So Stephenson
Huss Kinley Special Clearing Prices on Winter Underwear
Special clearing prices announced by Huss and Kinley on ladies and children's winter underwear and hosiery. Limited stock expected. prices highlighted for early shoppers at the store.
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Huss & Kinley’s
Harriet M Burbank Pianist Teacher Opens Studio
Harriet M Burbank teaches piano at her studio located at 36 Grove Street. Hours listed as 9 to 4 daily, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels in a residential setting.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Happenings at Lena Lena Jan 11
Mrs W G Bunter returned from Winslow while Mr and Mrs Fahr visited Bristow then Waddams. Miss Irene Erb came back from Rockford. Royal Neighbors banquet with two initiations and a social time. Communion at Amity church tomorrow. Mrs Elizabeth Stahl and daughter visiting. Imperial band concert at McConnell praised. many from Lena and McConnell attended. Miss Flora Harper visited the county seat.
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Lena
W. G. Bunter
Winslow
Fahr
Bristow
Iowa
Waddams
Irene Erb
Rockford
Woodman Hall
Will Phillips
Freeport
Amity Church
Elizabeth Stahl
Charles Pffeifer
Springfield
Ill
Hi. M. Gishwiller
Nellie Sni
Banker's Reserve Life Association Holds First Annual Meeting
The first annual meeting of the Banker's Reserve Life association is set for Tuesday at 2 PM. It will convene at the company's offices on the third floor of the Star Building.
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Annual Meeting Insurance Company
Banker's Reserve Life Association
Star Building
How to Avoid Appendicitis in Constipation
A brief health note states most appendicitis victims are constipated. It cites Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy that cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action. It adds the product does not nauseate or gripe and is mild to take with urging to refuse substitutes. H. J. Moogk, W. FL. Jongkunz.
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Orino
H. J. Moogk
W. FL. Jongkunz
Freeport local items and movements noted
The Freepack Shakespeare society will meet Monday evening with Mise Stearns. Fred Frank left for Detroit to attend the plasterers and bricklayers convention as a local union delegate. Frid Welling and Clark Meyer from Waddamsa Grove traveled via Freeport to Mt. Morris for several days. Lt. Col. William T. Lawrie of Sterling was appointed by Governor Deneen to represent the Sixth regiment at the National Guard association meeting in Boston.
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Freepack Shakespeare Society
Mise Stearns
Fred Frank
Detroit
Mich
of Plasterers and Bricklavern
Frank
Frid Welling
Dakota
Clark GC. Meyer
Waddamsa Grove
Freeport
Mt. Morris
William T. Lawrie
Sterling
Deneen
National Guard Association
Boston
Men Whom Christ Touched Meeting at Trinity Church
A men's meeting is held in the Sunday school room of Trinity church this Sunday at 3 p.m. The program features the topic Men Whom Christ Touched, special music and strong singing, and all men are warmly invited to attend.
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Trinity Church
Christ
Foley's Honey and Tar Drug Card Advertisement
A card certifies that all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia or consumption, with no opiates. The genuine product comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Advertised Letters Remaining at Freeport Post Office
List of letters for week ending Jan. 1907, including Brown Effie Laura Etta Mullen Hurd H Phillips F. W. Brainerd Geo. Bronner Oscar Calkins Geo. L. Milford Plymouth Carls Phillips A J Clark Plymouth Rec Co-Operative Bureau Squader Coveworth Jas Price Ackert Adam De Forest Harry Hosted Denigan Chas Foley John Sheler Henry Gordon H Terviel Bon dirimim Ray Trickle Harm Wheat Roger Letehaart Chas Wieck Otto Long Frank Wilson J F. Callers urged to claim at once, with date Jan 1907, Postmaster Atkins.
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Hermsmeier
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the Daily Journal
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Wheat
Foster
Mars
Earth
Lexington
Ain
Germin Society
Fortiers’ County
Danmee Retail Clerk's Union
Stumpbregg Med. Co
William & Juhu Streets
Grand Opera House
Gilbert
Elgin Baptist Church
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Alyer
Ayer
WM. Koenig
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