Woodmen of the World Split Threatens Omaha Camp
In Omaha Alpha Camp members clash with Sovereign Commander Root prompting court involvement. Disputes over separate jurisdiction trigger possible impeachment. Illinois travelers oppose Omaha dues as the order faces a potential secession in the western states. Root linked to earlier Modern Woodmen litigation in 1890.
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Tllinola
Two More Enter Senate Race Threaten Mason
Springfield reports in the caucus contest for the senate tonight that Hopkins and Cannon join the field. Lorimer is said to have deals with Hopkins and Calhoun, weakening Mason. Cannon, Hitt, Carr, Allerton and others further dilute Mason's chances as the caucus narrows to a nomination.
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Hopkins
Cannon
Lorimer
Calhoun
Mason
Hitt
Carr
Allerton
Banker Coffinberry Dies Amid Arrests in Indiana
H N Coffinberry, president of the Garrett bank, died of heart disease while out on bail on charges of grand larceny totaling eight thousand dollars and embezzlement of twenty five hundred. A grand jury had returned five forgery indictments on county orders earlier, and the sheriff went to arrest him, but he dropped dead.
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Burierr
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H. N. Coffinberry
Garrett Bank
New Yorker Edward J. Ivory Faces Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
Edward J. Ivory alias Edward Bell of New York is on trial in London for conspiracy to destroy life and property with dynamite. Arrested in Glasgow last September, Ivory pleads not guilty. A chemist named Peckham testified Ivory sought to buy a large amount of sulphuric acid.
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Edward J. Ivory
Edward Bell
New York
Glasgow
Central Criminal Court
Old Bailey
Hawkins
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Peckham
Plague Rages in Bombay as Death Toll Climbs
The bubonic plague spreads through Bombay and surrounding areas with daily worsening conditions. Authorities report two thirds of the population have fled to countryside towns or other cities, spreading infection as they go.
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Bombay
Weather for Illinois Next Twenty Four Hours
Chicago January 18 Special forecast shows fair continued cold weather. Tonight will be partly cloudy with rising temperatures. Northwest winds shift to variable directions tonight.
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Illlinois
Wrecking Company Reports Unknown Steamer Ashore Near Jersey Coast
The Chapman Wrecking Company received word that an unnamed steamer ashore near Beach Haven on the Jersey coast is the Badsworth from Pernambuco. The vessel carries a cargo of sugar bound for New York and the crew remain onboard.
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Chapman Wrecking Company
Beach Haven
Jersey
Badsworth
Pernambuco
Indiana caucus set to choose senator tomorrow morning
Indianapolis dispatch reports both houses passed resolutions fixing tomorrow morning as the time for a joint caucus to select a senator. The move follows today’s action in both chambers authorizing the caucus and outlining its procedures.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Two Bank Failures Hit Kentucky and Midwest
Louisville deposits disappear as the German National Bank of Louisville Kentucky fails to open its doors and faces liquidation. It held capital of 251500 with 810000 in surplus while deposits total 75000 withdrawn this year. In Cincinnati First National Bank of Newport Kentucky closes under a reorganization plan with about 370000 in deposits. St Paul Minnesota sees Minnesota Savings Bank assign assets worth 200000 against 210000 in liabilities.
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Yautzy
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Minnesota Savings Bank
Wm. Bickel, Sr
Allemania Bank
Funeral of Minister Willis in Honolulu
The funeral was held on the 8th with the body lying in state in the great throne hall. Large crowds visited, and the Central Union church was crowded for the services. A procession led by five hundred soldiers followed, with President Dole and chief officials in attendance.
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Willis
Great Throne Hall
Central Union Church
Dole
Markets Report From Chicago and Freeport Trade Posts
The Chicago market quotes show Jan and May prices for wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs with varied gains and losses. Union Stock Yards reports cattle hogs and sheep with mixed demand and price ranges. Freeport board notes a weak foreign market with light seabord clearances and steady lard pork and rib prices despite offerings.
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Freeport Board OF Trade
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Seaboard
Removal Notice From Ground Floor to Second Floor
Dr. E. E. BORWELL announces relocation of his office to the second floor of the Harter building opposite the Brewster house. Office hours are 11 to 12 a.m., 1 to 8 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Office telephone 206 and residence 202.
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Brewster House
E. E. Borwell
Freeport Notes and Local Appointments
A Busy Freeport day with club meetings and social notes. Mrs H D Berthey hosts the Musical-Literary club. Freeport Shakespeare society convenes with Miss Curtiss at 7:30. Fracture care for Engineer Petrie’s son. J M Miles leaves hospital after appendectomy. Notices on an encyclopaedic dictionary offer and K of P lodge plans. Aurora reports alarm-equipped tax office. funeral for Mrs Michael Herold in Lancaster township. Dr Davenport to join Brewster House staff. Pearl City couple gets license for Mayme Hosier with plans to wed tonight.
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Brewster House
T. O. Musser
Pearl City
Freeport
Misa Mayme Hosier
J. W. Thomas
Testimonial for Encyclopaedic Dictionary by Freeport Schools
R. B. PAGE Supt. of Schools endorses the Encyclopaedic Dictionary praising its completeness and accuracy as a compact reference combining encyclopedia and dictionary. He notes its usefulness to teachers and students and plans to subscribe immediately.
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Freeport Pubiic Schools
Freeport
Ill
Inter Ocean Encyclopaedic Department
Webster
International
Worcester
Corset Sale Opens Midstore Clearance
The store announces a midstore corset clearance with discounts on W. B. corsets Ball's corset waists No 850 Model Form corsets Ball's corset waists Ferris waists and children’s waists. New wash goods and bargains on cloaks muslin underwear expected. Spring carpet styles debut on Wednesday January 20.
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Freeport club pool and billiard tournament drags on
Interest in the Freeport club pool and billiard tournament wanes with few games last week. A revival is hoped for this week and organizers aim to close the billiard event by Saturday night. The Embury Ep worth League plans a L U B A social at the church parlors tomorrow evening with a good program. Memorial Lutheran Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 80 at Mrs Dysinger’s home for year planning.
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Embury Epworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Memorial Lutheran Church
Mra. W
Dysinger
Carroll St
Plated Tower Crockery Store Reopens With Large Stoneware Sale
The mammoth crockery store of C. H. Little & Co established in 1859 announces a new display occupying 15,000 feet of floor space. A car load of stone ware is opened today with improved quality and the same low prices.
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Crockery
C. H. Little & Co
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