Opening debate on Roberts case fills galleries in Washington
In Washington on January 23 special sessions discuss the Roberts case Utah Senator Roberts is examined by Chairman Taylor who cites Waite and Matthews on polygamy and government life The gallery and especially women fill the chamber as the special committee opens the debate on constitutional eligibility for a seat in Congress. In the Senate the privileges and elections committee reports on Quay seating with majority opposing the seat and minority urging admission to keep state representation full.
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Washington
Roberts
Utah
Taylor
Waite
Reynolds
Matthews
Ransey
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Quay
Turner
Pennsylvania
Steamer Herman Winter Arrives After Collision at Robinson's Hole
Vineyard Haven reports the steamer Herman Winter arrived with its bow missing after colliding off Robinson's Hole with the British steamer Ardandhu from New London to Halifax at 3:40 this morning. The Ardandhu sank stern first. its bow stayed above water. The chief engineer and the second mate of the Ardandhu were drowned. the Herman Winter brought the rest of the crew to port.
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Vineyard Haven
Herman Winter
Ardandhu
New London
Halifax
Robinson’s Hole
Vineyard Sound
Prohibition Party to Convene National Meeting in Chicago
Oliver W. Stewart, chairman, issued a call for the national Prohibition party convention in Chicago on June 27 to nominate candidates for president and vice president.
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Curcaco
Oliver W. Stewart
National Prohibition Party
Chicago
Bank doors close at Spencer private banking houses
Trompsonville Connecticut January 23. Special. The doors of the H. D. and R. B. Spencer private banking houses in Trompsonville and Hazardville were simultaneously closed today.
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Trompsonville
Conn
H. D. & R. B. Spencer
Hazardville
Americans Occupy Santa Cruz in the Lagunda de Bay area
United States forces have occupied the town of Santa Cruz on Lagunda de Bay. The town was found deserted when the troops moved in.
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Manila
Santa Cruz
Lagunda de Bay
Baptist Bible School Teachers Meet At Mrs Stearns Home
A meeting of teachers and officers of the Baptist bible school is set for this evening at 7 30 at the residence of Mrs J H Stearns located at Oak Place and Galena Avenue. Full attendance is requested.
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Baptist
The
Baptist Bible School
J. H. Stearns
Oak Place
Galena Avenue
Damaged by Smoke Hits Star Clothing House Goods
Damaged by smoke from yesterday fire, Star Clothing House reports losses to goods. Read their ad in another column for details and potential remedies.
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Star Clothing House
Killen Sets Freeport Bowling Mastery Record
C. W. Killen established a new Freeport club bowling alley record with scores of 203 and 206 in consecutive games. The performance marked the best on the alleys to date. Banner Salve advertises its healing properties in the same notice.
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Killen
C. W. Killen
Freeport Club
Banner
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Boers Hold Their Own as British Try Flanking
British forces attempt to outflank Boer positions along the Tugela river but are repulsed in sharp engagements. Reports from Colesberg and Colenso detail heavy fighting with Boer defenders holding their ground and British losses unclear. Telegraph bombardment efforts continue with limited results and sporadic high level rumors circulate about further defeats.
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Urrer Tucera River
Tugela River
Drakensber Ridge
Swartzkopf
Kopjes
Berury
Buller
London
Stock Exchange
Pretoria
Colesberg
Cape Colony
Colenso
Cornet Opperman
Kitperty
Heap Borer Lanner
White
Hunter
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Pure Blood Tone
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters by Emmert & Burrell as the path to perfect health through pure blood, claiming to tone and invigorate the entire system.
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Emmert & Burrell
Town Transients and Local Travel Put Through Busy Morning
T. P. Sutton of Rockford visits town as Ned Scott heads to Chicago. Wm. O. Wright and R. W. Healey journey to Chicago. Mayor Baumgarten and A. W. Ford conduct business there. Chas. Knowlton Jr goes to Pecatonica. Harry Nealbam returns home to Rockford. J. K. Eichelberger and others undertake Wisconsin trips. Mrs. Knowlton depart for Boston. H. G. Tinsley returns to Pomona after visiting. Rose and Maude Gleason attend Mrs. Butwick funeral in Rockford.
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A. W. Ford
Chicago
Wm. O. Wright
R. W. Healey
Chas. Knowlton, Jr
Pecatonica
Harry, Nealbam
Rockfora
F. C. Wright
Belvidere
Will Barron
Shannon
Mrs. Penticoff
Cora
Rockford
Chas. D. Knowlton
Boston
H. G. Tinsley
Pomona
Cal
Boyd P. Hill
Rose
Maude Gleason
Butwick
Epidemic of Smallpox Alerts Physicians in Illinois and Beyond
In Srrinareup Illinois on January 22 Dr Egan secretary of the state board of health dispatches a pamphlet to physicians detailing a smallpox outbreak. It urges acceptance of the epidemic as true and notes symptoms show a modified or mitigated form, raising questions about distinguishing unmitigated smallpox from the current mild and mitigated variant, especially in southern Illinois.
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Srrinareup
Ill
Egan
State Board of Health
Sinois
Butter Market Report From Elgin and New York
The Elgin Butter Market board offered 144 tabs of butter all sold at 243 cents. The committee reported the market firm at 24 cents. In New York butter held steady at 25 cents.
Weather outlook for Chicago area
Weather will be fair tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures as forecast in this early report from Chicago dated January 23.
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Catoago
Ilinois
Farm Exchange Proposal Near Independence Iowa
A 200 acre Iowa farm near Independence in Buchanan County seeks exchange for Freeport property. mail Box 81 Independence Iowa. Unsure dates and spelling variants.
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Iowa
Independence
Buchanan County
Towa
Freeport
City Cannot Reduce Water Rates in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids faces a preliminary injunction stopping the city council from publishing an ordinance that would cut water rates. Judge Shiras ruled a constitutional question is involved and the case will await his return from Florida before merits are considered.
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Dousuane
Shiras
Cedar Rapids
Florida
Missing Blank Book with Family Accounts Reward Offered
Ten dollar reward for the return of a blank book containing family accounts and memorandums. It was taken from an office while the owner was absent. The return will be rewarded with no questions asked.
Hair Work in All Its Branches
Mrs A C Thomas showcases hair work at 255 Galena street offering elaborate braiding, shaping, and ornamental pieces as part of a local trades display.
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A C. Thomas
Galena Atreat
Funeral of Mrs. Carney at St Marys Church
The funeral for the late Mrs. Carney will be held tomorrow at 10:00 AM from St Marys church. Fr. Du Four will preside with pallbearers M Kennedy P Finn J Lane P McGrath R Sheridan and J Darrah. R Casey in charge.
John Lorenz Ships Fowls to Montana
John Lorenz in aging industry circles ships a load of fowls to Montana, marking a notable shipment in the evolving poultry trade.
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John Lorenz
Ustry
Montana
To Cure Gold in One Day
An old patent medicine ad promises cure for gonorrhea symptoms in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails and that E. W. Grove signs each box, priced 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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W. M. Sanford
David Belasco
Maryland
David Belasco 8 Company
Hollister’s
Nbruggists
Emmert& Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Drof Sures
Wmw
ASV SY
5. P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Congress
T. P. Sutton
Ned Scott
Baumgarten
Joseph E. Wesen
J. K. Eichelberger
Wisconsin
Elgin
E. Bengston
M. V. B. Elson
New York
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Frank D. Crenshaw
Trav
H. DeJongh
Ica
Idc
ISO
Children’s Department
Hino
C.H. Little & Co
C. HH. Little & Co
oPfiGran
Bongaton
Harden & Tice Distributors
Jewelry Store
Ees
Galena Street
Blust
H. J. Timm
Oneco
Henry Schrader
Silver Creek
Emma Koeller
Jenks Bros
Stephenson St
Walton
D Ldly
Hollister & Fargher
Reliable Jewelers
Stephenson Streat
Sale
Worth
Wm. Walton
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