Secretary Gage Replies on National City Bank Inquiry
Washington January 28 special note Senator Gage sent to the senate a reply to the January 25 resolution seeking details on dealings with the National City Bank and other New York banks. He states the department has all information in the January 10 reply and denies any unlawful or harmful understandings with banks. Senate discussions include Mason’s rebuttal of criticism over his Boer sympathy and Tillman’s attack on Philippine policy. C C Bennett named secretary and D M Ransdell sergeant at arms. Senate declines to reconsider the Samoan treaty.
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Washington
Gage
Senate
National City Bank
New York
Department
Treasury
Mason
New Orleans
South Africa
Cleveland
Tillman
C. C. Bennett
D. M. Ransdell
Indiana
Ladysmith Situation In Question As Forces Drift
Paris and London dispatches report English and Boer leaders debating the Ladysmith garrison fate while Dun Donald’s cavalry is said to be safe on the Tugela south bank. The War Office denies surrender and lists casualties from Spion Kop with 22 killed and 20 wounded.
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Pretoria
Steyn
Orange ‘Free State
A. Fischer
Executive Council
London
Dun Donald
Acton Homes
Tugela
War Office
Ladysmith
Spearman
Fifth Division
Mounted Brigade
Spion Kop
New York
Evening World
Lord Roberts
Fire destroys seven story Cherry Street chair factory
A seven story building on Cherry street housing the Heywood Bros. Wakefield Mfg. Co. chair factory burned this morning. Loss estimated at $300,000.
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New York
N. Y
Cherry Street
Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Mfg. Co
Judge Rules Illinois Anti-Trust Law Unconstitutional
Judge Kohlsaat of the federal court rules the Illinois anti-trust statute unconstitutional for class and special legislation, violating both federal and state constitutions.
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Chcano
Kohlsaat
Federal Court
Freeport College to host Cuba and Philippine Islands lecture
An illustrated lecture titled a Trip Through Cuba and the Philippine islands will be held tomorrow evening in the Freeport College of Commerce assembly hall. The show will feature over fifty stereoptical colored views of actual scenes and events. Mrs. Della Buttington, by her attorney Judge Cronkrite, sues for divorce from David W. Buttington.
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Freeport College of Commerce
College Assembly Hall
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Della Buttington
Judge Cronkrite
David W. Buttington
Martintown
Wis
Will Move to Freeport
Carroll county will lose three enterprising farmers in a couple of weeks. O. E. Bailey and L. N. French of York plan to move to Clark county South Dakota. James Buxton of Freedom will relocate to Freeport. The Ladies Union Prayer Circle meets at Trinity Church Thursday at 3 o clock. Ladies invited.
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Freeport
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
O. E. Bailey
L. N. French
York
Clark County
South Dakota
James Buxton
Freedom
Ladies Union Prayer Circle
Trinity Church
Howe offers to run Sheldon's pulpit during Capital week
Editor E W Howe of the Atchison Globe proposes to have Rev Charles Sheldon turn his Topeka Capital pulpit over to the editor during March. Howe would preach against preachers and run the church while Sheldon edits the newspaper. Sheldon says he will not hire outside help for the Capital week.
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J. K. Hudson
General Hudson
Howe
Sheldon
Topeka
Tourxa
Kan
Rev. Chas, M. Sheldon
Death of J G Garner Prominent Carroll County Resident
The early Carroll County settler Ingraham G Garner died at his Chicago home after a long move from Lanark area. Born 1829 in Randolph County Illinois to southern families, he was a notable Mason and frequented Freeport. He married Jeannette Brennan in 1891 and was buried in Lanark. Also noted: Henry Althaefer died at the poor farm of paralysis. Wm Siegmeyer died in Quincy of typhoid fever, survived by his wife Emma Herbig. Freeport Shakespeare Society to meet with Miss Porter.
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Carroll County
Ingraham G. Garner
Chicago
Mr. Garner
Randolph County
Ill
North Carolina
Tennessee
Cherry Grove Township
Lanark
Freeport
Garner
Jeannette Brennan
Los Angeles
Cal
Quincy
Wm. Siegmeyer
Joseph Siegmeyer
Shawnee Street
Emma Herbig
Public Buildings Costs Rise Prompting More Appropriations
Washington January 29 Chairman Meyer of the house committee on public buildings and grounds reports from Assistant Secretary Taylor a detailed list of required additional funds for ongoing public construction nationwide due to higher building material costs. The document compares present cost limits with proposed increases for each project, reflecting the impact of market changes on government building programs.
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Washington
Meyer
House Committee On Public Buildings
Reform efforts seek repeal of local improvements law
A movement in Quincy and other Illinois cities seeks repeal of the law that allows local improvements boards to act independent of the wishes of a majority of property owners. The Peoria Herald notes the push seeks Peoria cooperation. Some urge scrapping all special taxation and assessment acts for a simpler alternative.
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Thlinuis
Board of Local Improvements of
Quincy
Lynch
Peoria
Peoria Herald
Illinois
Boards of
Canton Register
Cure Cold in One Day Advert Claim
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if the remedy fails and includes E W Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25e.
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E.W. Grove
Music Furnished for Dances and Parties
Music was furnished for dances, parties and entertainments. Leave orders at Wm. Jungkunz's drug store, 1-Mdw.
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Jungkunz’ Drug Store
For Sale 200 Acre Iowa Farm Near Independence
200 acre Iowa farm near Independence Buchanan county offered for exchange for Freeport property. Box 81 Independence Iowa. Hair work by Mrs A C Thomas 255 Galena areas.
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Iowa
Indépendence
Buchanan County
Freeport
Inependence
A C. Thomas
Galena
Secret Society Hall Proposed on Masonic Lot
Several fraternal groups including Masons Odd Fellows Knights of the Globe and Woodmen discuss jointly erecting a social hall on the Masonic lot to house lodge rooms and provide a shared banquet and ballroom. The plan is considered feasible and may proceed.
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Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of the Globe
Woodmen
Home Druggist's Guarantee for E Z Cold Cure
A bold claim offers Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure as a one day remedy if started early. The ad guarantees relief from grippe pneumonia and other illnesses or money back. Sold by G B Chamberlin and Chas F Johnson.
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Weavis
Edward C. White
Joseph Arthur
America
Ogal
Hollister
Emmert & Burrell
Mruggists
Emmert & Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
VeUn
Mhry
Les ON Lig
Hicane Pramm
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungkunz
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
The
E. W. Howe
J. G. Garner
Henry Althaefer
Althaefer
Loran
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Madison Medicine Co
John
Smith
Stephenson St
H. B. Gun
Butte
Montescccece
See
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ree Bee
Eau Claire
Ayelona
Mont
Janesy
Oilet
Wibutane
Bax Joplin
Kansas City
Ty, M
Eadville
Colo
Monmouth
Enomineec
Niel
Beens
New Iberia
Newport
Akland
Caltheaeee
St. Cloud
Minn
T, Paul
Salem
Oregon
Seattle
Wash
Rosper
Bengston
M.V. B
Elso
Gilbert's Orchestra
RINK
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Frank D. Crenshaw
Trav
H. DeJongh
Star Clothing House
C. S. Barrett
Bongston
Harden & Tice Distributors
Jenks Bros
Walton
Stephaenson
C.H. Little & Co
Jewelry
Galena Street
Sale
Worth
Wm. Walton
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