Death Trap Crib Disaster Prompts Inquest Call
Chicago officials will be summoned by the coroner to explain conditions at the fatal crib where a powder house blaze killed many. Foreman Nathan Fultz is charged with responsibility after witnesses say he entered the powder room with a lit torch before the blast.
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Chicago
Froreman
Powder House
Schuettler
Peter Hoffman
Jackson Company
John Idoo
South
Chicago Avenue
Idoo
South Chicago
Schuettelr
Hoffman
Plang
Greenwood
Nathan Fultz
Twenty-fifth Street
Skating Contingent to Contest Western Outdoor Title
Chicago skaters head to Milwaukee for the western outdoor skating championships with defending Western champion Adolph Anderson leading a strong Chicago lineup. Teammates Alroth Horne Rankin Fischer Waad and other top skaters join the field for two days of competition.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Adolph Anderson
Anderson
Alroth
Horne
Rankin
Fischer
Waad
Col Frost Appointed Professor of Military Science
Colonel A. B. Frost U S A retired has been appointed by the War Department as professor of military science and tactics at the Miami Military School in Miami Ohio. He commanded the First South Dakota Volunteers in the Philippine war and has spent the past year inspecting military companies in Illinois Kentucky and Indiana.
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Chicago
Frost
War Department
Miami Military School
Miami
Ohio
South Dakota
Iliinois
Kentucky
Indiana
Woman Dies in Trunk Turns to His Home
Bloomington reporter states A M Mester a Colfax lawyer returns home to find his wife dead in a trunk. She opened a bottle of chloroform and suffocated after trunk was closed. Ill health noted in the brief obituary style notice. Also includes brief item on Willam White, famed railroad fireman, death in Peoria with civil war service noted.
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Bloomington
A. M. Mester
Colfax
Peoria
Ill
Willam White
John Bull
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Leiter Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Wealthy Chicagoan Joseph Leiter, former grain king and newlywed, was operated on for appendicitis at Augustana hospital. Surgeons reported the procedure successful and that Leiter would recover.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Foley's Orino Laxative Promise of Constipation Cure
An advertisement touts Foley's Orino Laxative as a permanent remedy for chronic constipation and sluggish liver. It claims regular use will eliminate need for purgatives and describes the product as pleasant to take. Endorsed by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Money to Loan on Improved Farms at Reasonable Rates
A. H. Wieman offers loans on good improved farms with reasonable interest rates. Contact over State Bank. January 19.
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A. H. Wieman
Harriet M Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street Studio
Harriet M. Burbank, a piano teacher, operates a studio on Grove Street. The listing notes contact details and location, indicating private instruction available.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St. S
Hopkins Forces Ready for Siege in Illinois Senate Race
Chicago January 28 federal forces backing Senator Albert J Hopkins brace for a long siege as Calhoun supporters gain momentum in Danville and Cook County. Hopkins remains confident he will win with eighty seven legislators pledged, while plans in Springfield aim to sway lawmakers with talks on primary interpretation and political maneuvering.
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Calhoun
Danville
Cook County
Busse
Deacon
Chicago
Albert J. Hopkins
W. J. Calhoun
Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
George Edmund Foss
Foss
Quiet at Springfield governor stays in Illinois capital
Springfield dated January 23 Governor Deneen gave no sign he would leave for Chicago to join conferences on the stalled election of a United States senator. With legislators deadlocked, only a few remain and most believe the tie may hold through the week unless the first ballot of the joint session breaks the deadlock Tuesday.
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Springfield
Hopkins
Senate
Rodenberg
Kowalski
Foss
Emil Kowalski
Chicago
Deneen
House
Speaker Shurtleff
Shurtleff
United States
Religious Author Recommends Kidney Remedy
A religious author describes years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack that left him bedridden for eight days. He reports thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination until taking Foley's Kidney Remedy, which reduced the pain and restored normal urine. He endorses the product.
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M. A. St. Clair
Eskdale
W. Va
Cardui
Foley
H. J. Moogk Ang
F. Jungkuas
Graaed Opera House Schedule and Foley Remedies
The page lists Graaed Opera House matinee and night shows including The Power of Truth Donna Thorne The Dry Baby Mrs Temple's Telegram The Hinshaw Opera Co The Fighting Parson and more. It also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe infant cough remedy, urging mothers to keep a bottle and avoid substitutes.
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Donna Thorne
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Vungkunz
Wright's Economy Grocery Coffee Demonstration Next Week
Wright's Economy Grocery at 12 14 Williams Street hosts a coffee demonstration next week. A demonstrator will showcase the full line of coffees and offer tips for the best, most satisfying results. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Wright’s Economy
Williams Street
Scissors and Razors Ground at Peas Shop
E F Peas at 89 Galena Street repairs ground scissors and razors with machines scowling as work proceeds, date indicated 1-18.
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E. F. Peas
Galena St
Big stock sale planned at Enterprise Livery
A public notice announces a mid February stock sale at the Enterprise Livery on Spring street. Owners of horses cattle and other stock must list by February 4 to be advertised. Contact A H Miller at the barn to arrange listing or for details.
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Enterprise
Spring Street
A. H. Miller
Harlem Tax Collector to Visit Lumber Office Saturdays
L A Brigham, town collector for Harlem, will collect taxes at the Sanford and Hartman lumber office each Saturday. The notice directs residents to bring dues and prepare for payment.
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L. A. Brigham
Harlem
Sanford & Hartman Lumber
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Uiinois
Miami School
Leiter
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Commandery Ball
Masonic Tempis
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Joe Fifer
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Prof. Dawson
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Graaed Opera House
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Gorn Preduvis Refining Conn
New York
White Lily
Plymouth
Freeport
Starratt
Freeport Hardware Co
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Freeport, Il
S. Galena Ave
Rice Bldg
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Stephenson County
Baltimore
California
L.R
C. G, Schoepfel
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