Illinois Historical Society to Mark Lincoln Douglas Debates
The Illinois State Historical Society will hold its ninth annual meeting in Springfield at the statehouse January 3 and 31, marking the semi centennial of the Lincoln Douglas debates of 1858 with local commemorations in seven towns. A special volume of debates and supporting materials will be issued, edited by Dr. Edwin Erle Sparks, with addresses by Horace White and Adlai Stevenson among others. The society, through the Illinois State Historical Library, preserves a rich collection including Lincolniana, early state records, and materials from the Military Tract era.
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Springhel
IM Ols State Historical Society
Senate
Statehouse
Springfield
Historical Society
Clark ¥. Carr
Galesburg
Colonel Carr
Ottawa
Freeport
Charleston
Jonesboro
Alton
Quincy
The
Carr
Times
Edwin Erle Sparks
Abraham Wincola
Stephen A. Douglas
Horace White
New York
Chicago Tribune
M. White
R. R. Hitt
Congress
Illinois
Mr. White
Douglas
A. Te. Stevenson
Bloomington
Scamuelh
Lincoln
Donehis
Stevenson
Strong
Penny Barrett Chamberlain
Chicago Record-Herald
Kiss Kent Kane
Tinois
W. T. Davidson
LeWiston
Offie
Ufe
Judg- David McCullough
Peoria
the Historical Society
Thot Callender
Iliois
F. R. Jamison
Willan T. Davidson
Lewistown
Abraham Lincoln
New York City
Whyels College
Savery
Ulinots
Charles Ratimetkamiyo
Thinots College
Jacksonville
Uchicago
North Shore
Seymour Cu
Chicago
Edwin
Gale
Adlai Stevenson
Work of Historical Library
Tlinois State Historical Society
If W. Beckwith
TH. Ts. Greene
University of Linois
Tlinois State Historical Wbrary
Timots
EL. James
UW University of Chicano
University of
WE. W. ‘Beckwith
Fort Malone
George Rogers Clark
Waskaskia
Vincennes
Hainois
C. W. Alvord
Ccompany
Vandalia
Uinois
Edward Coles
Lincolniana
Rai
House and Senate
Edwards County
Morris Birkbeck
Greaves
Flower
Albion
Tlinois
Hingiseau Hardy
Birkbeck
Coles
Windis
Jonathan Freeman
Birkhek
United States
Daily Journal Delivery Offer for Citywide Readers
The Daily Journal announces delivery service to any part of the city for 10e per week. The notice emphasizes convenient home delivery and regular weekly pricing for subscribers.
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Daily Journal
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Advertised
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are touted as the best pills known and offered for sale by Wim F Jungkunz, a druggist located at 5 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wim
F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Planned a Sensation Hamill Assault Averted in Court
Beatrice Metcalfe of Terre Haute attempted to shoot Attorney Hamill as he addressed the Walsh jury in Chicago. Misreading the hour led to the thwarted murder. She is bonded at 1000 dollars and jailed, with a mystery visitor later seen at her cell. Metcalfe has a tangled past including divorce and re marriage to Metcalfe.
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Chicago
Tan
Siumwel RK. Wamill
Walsh
Sin
Beatrice Metentfe
Terre Haute
Federal Building
Judd
Frances Rush
Lawyer Denies Promising Divorce to Woman Client
The Terre Haute lawyer testifies that he advised against pursuing a large estate case for a woman who sought a divorce. He recalls she reappeared years later, claimed injustice, and threatened a possible tragedy in court. He warned she is dangerous and insisted he never promised a divorce. Other Chicago attorneys said she had consulted them about the St. Louis matter.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Metcuse
Samuel Re. Hands
Podianapoutis
S. Miller
Mars Metcalfe
Beatrice Bua
Hamill
John S. Morris
Denver
Morris
Metcalfe
Trou Perre Frante
Miss. Vietente
Fries
Chamill
Womas Ws
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Walsh
Bryan Dollar Dinner Promotes Bryan For Nebraska Nomination
Lincoln hosts a large Democratic dollar dinner where William J. Bryan speaks briefly. He avoids committing to a presidential bid while affirming that government should serve the people and labor deserve fair rewards. The event draws attendees from Nebraska and nearby states, with many praising Bryan and Roosevelt.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Lincoln Auditorium
Bryan
Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Aston. Shatlenberger
Alina
Stivili Distriet
Broward
Florida
Wrestlers Hacheenschimidt Triumph Over Adi Manogot
In a crowded arena the wrestlers Hacheenschimidt and the Turk Grand Ringpids Mieh. dita Ta. Chins Wackenschimidt of lows defeated Adi Manogot in straight falls before a large crowd.
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Hacheenschimidt
the Turk
Grand Ringpids
Mieh
Dita Ta. Chins
Wackenschimidt
Lows
Adi Manogot
Thhe
Oc Perritde
Purk
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Promoted
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is especially recommended for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Beetown Hoecraft Fire Tragedy Shocks Town
Coroner report lists 170 dead after blaze at opera house in Boyertown. Irene, a firefighter, and Jacob Johnson among the identified. three bodies recovered, many unidentifiable. Witnesses describe heart wrenching scenes as families search for loved ones.
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Boyertown
Strasse
Ubu
Irene
Jacol Dotmson
Pittsburgh Coal Company Ends Black Powder Use in Mines
Reports that the Pittsburgh Coal Company plans to phase out black powder at the Htty Hine mines. Dynamite or an equivalent explosive will replace it as the preferred charge, signaling a modernization of blasting methods.
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Pittsbure
Jam
Tt Fa
Pittshbure Coal Conpans
Compos
Tt Win
S. S
S.S. S
Swiet Specific CO
Atlanta
Vice President hosts reception for United States officials
A Washington note reports a reception honoring members of the United States, with President and many dignitaries in attendance. The piece advertises Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for treating nasal catarrh and hay fever, noting relief on first use and listing price and mailing address.
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Washington
Jam
Gud Mies
Patrbanks
United States
Thei de Ties
Wits Pe
Presdeat
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Surprising Bible Stock Sale Shocks Chicago Buyer
A New York publisher, among the six best sellers of the year, faced sudden closure with 20 000 to 25 000 Bibles. A Chicago mall order buyer agreed to take 250 000 Bibles within a year at 25 000 monthly, revealing the Bible's enduring selling power across mass markets.
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New York
Chicago
West Side
John Hamlin
Chicago Tribune
Flag of Many Colors at Pan American Bureau Building
An army officer notes the rainbow flag on the International Bureau of American Republics building in Washington opposite Lafayette Park. The flag, representing Central and South American states and the U S, replaces the old IBAR initials with Pan American Bureau and features a slight swallow tail. The piece cites the Washington Star.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
International Bureau of American Republics
Jackson Place
Lafayette Park
Central and
South America
United States
Pan- American Bureau
Bureau
Washington Star
Man of brains and conscience lauded by city
A tribute to a civic leader praised for his life work and community impact as representatives and residents highlight his positive influence. An advertisement urges prompt stomach relief and recommends Kodol for Dyspepsia sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Banks and banks in Freeport Illinois directory snippet
Directory listing multiple Freeport Illinois banks with officers and capitals. GERMAN BANK Freeport Illinois shows president Collmann and cashiers. First National Bank Freeport Illinois notes capital stock and leaders. Bank details include directors and time deposit policies.
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D. C. Stover
H. H. Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Henry Pater Scond
Ras't
BANK
Freeport
Capital
A. & Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. H. Beal
Fred Dorman
Ager
Henry Baler
Homer F. Zatiners
Savings Department
German Bank
Ill
C. O. Collmann
J. §. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
Ass’t. Cashier
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. J. Rawleigh
W. N. Cronkrite
John S. Collman
First National Bank
M. V. B. Elson
H. 8. Webster
L. Z Farwell
THE
Second National Bank
Illinois
Oreae V. B. Euson
L. Z. Farwell
H. S. Webster
Reuben Silegfried
Time Tables for O N W R R East Bound Services
John F Daly, agent, lists eastbound schedule with numbered trains from Freeport to Rockford and Belvidere. Details include departure times 6:45 am to 7:50 pm, Sunday services, and varied parlor car offerings on Nos 200 202 204 206 208 209 211. Connections described at Rockford Belvidere for Beloit Janesville Madison and other points west and east.
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N. W. RR
East Bound
Freep't
ArcRid’ge No
Rockford
Be{t
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Beloit
Vard
DeKalb Valley
Train Schedule Fragments East Bound West Bound
Fragmented railway timetable mentions passenger and freight cars with arrival and departure times. Notes 10 passenger at 11 00 am and 6 passenger at 6 28 pm for Rock Island. Includes Freeport and West Bound references with departures around 6 45 pm.
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Omaha Tim
Ava
St. Paul Lim
Dubuque
Dodge
Sioux City
Omaha
Omaha Lim
St. Paul
Decatur
Madison
Banat
Dodgeville
Veenenae
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Lincoln and
Filtnois Society
Wineis
General Assembly
Plana
Acto
Hinots State Historical Hbrary
Hbrary
Jessie Palmer Weber
Lbrarian
Lbrary
Tlinois State Historical Library
Foote
Assalt
Hamil
PE O
Lawyee Wamilgess Statialgont
Bryan Dollar
Lincoln, Neb
Sbroad
W. J. Moog
WM. K. Jungkins
Stephenson
Bright's
Bovertown
Mes
Fairbanks Iintertains
Richmond
New England
Boston
People's Column
Himertek
Harretta Calladits
Alan Coadb
Havine
Wis
Lede
Jour Neloner
Miller Co
Hale—Hi
State St
O. B
HIC Edge
First
Mortenge
Ax Percentt
Fiatin
Stearns & Zipf
Gerien Hank
Sale —Kimball
R. S. Ryan
Galena St
Blackhawk
Piorent
O. C. Wolf
Douglas Avenue
Fogqudre Wep
N. Galena Aveo Ay i. Babcock
Alligedera Coursiteutes
BAL Brown
PANU
Pa Stade
Lyragpayuae
Ps Tovadtef
Paes
Anti
Gindeni
Viton St
Elk St
Laquire
Win
Walton Neuphews
Columa
S.S.S
Deliv
Business Directory
Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
B. Biden
Wm. Oright
A. Bidwell
J. M. Clark
John Burrell
Joseph Emmert
C. H. Little
Wm. O. Wright
O. BR. Bidwell
Boyd P. Hill
Addison Bidwe
J. N. Galloway
BE. Schaeffer
E. Mayer
Union Loan & Building Association
FF. E. Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John J. Trunck
J. F. Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
Attorneys AT Law
Freeport, Ql
R. P. Eckert
Attorney AT Law
Stephenson Street
Ilinois
Dan
Anzeiger Building
Chicago and
Spring Streets
Cc. A. Ruthe
Wagner
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
Ites
Sid Stephensonst
New
Frisbie & Haney
General Contracting
Exchange &St
Illinois Central
R. R
John F. Daly
Depar
Rock Island
Davenport
Ofrives
Janeaville Madison
Kansas City
Cedar Replde
North
South Dakota
J. B. Sweratt
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
South Freeport
Paleage Express
Spectra
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Omahs
Baty” Vc Eee
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
WM. Neese
J. P, Elmer
Ming
Q. R
Porreston
Forrestom
Rageford
Janeyville
Basy le Ktorg
Aurora
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