Trapping a Spy in a Moscow Revolt Plot
A group of revolutionists in a top floor room in Moscow plot the minister of interior's assassination. Betrayal is claimed, arms are handed to a conspirator, and police arrive disguised as citizens. A member reveals he is a spy for the minister and joins the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Karloff
Korloff
Mann
Tam
Eirele
Evin Sviazhsky
Tadan
Sviazhsky
Detective Police
Renal Police
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Sold Here
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as the best pills known. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Critic of Our Warships Attracts Attention
Henry Reuterdahl, a Swedish born marine artist aged thirty seven, criticizes U S battleship armor and magazine placement as unsafe and guns placed too low. He began as a scene painter, worked in black and white, studied naval architecture, and now serves as a correspondent aboard the Minnesota in Admiral Evans fleet.
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Henry Reuterdahl
Reuterdahl
Sweden
Gan
Tie
Minnesota
Buffalo nickname ties Tillman to Five Civilized Tribes panel
A New York Times report notes Senator Tillman’s secretary Boiffelet, a French-born American from Georgia, as the senator’s committee room neighbor. A moment when Tillman joked about pronouncing the name and was reminded of the committee on the Five Civilized Tribes, leading them to Juneb together.
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Bacon
The
Boiffelet
Georgia
Tillman
Buffalo
Senator Tilman
Senator Tillman
Mr. Boiffelet
Committee On the Five Civilized Tribes
New York Times
New Navigation Chief Pillsbury's Naval Career Highlighted
Captain John K. Pillsbury United States Navy succeeds Rear Admiral Brown son as chief of the bureau of navigation. He is a Massachusetts native and Naval Academy graduate with a decade in coast survey work. He recalls Georges Banks and a night encounter off New Tongland coast when the enemy squadron nearly outmaneuvered him before Cape Ann lights revealed aid from Admiral Higsinson.
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John K. Pillsbury
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Massachusetts
United States Naval Academy
Coast Survey
Captain Pillsbury
Georges Banks
New Tongland
Wheenpinti
Creorses Banks
Ana
Cape Ann
Higsinson
Pillsbury
Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery availability for one week, offering newspaper access to all neighborhoods.
When Gems Were Precious
A noblewoman Bertha in 1905 hides jewel theft at the empress’s vault after the gems vanish save for the diamonds. Maximilian, a curious inventor, fabricates new jewels using radium influenced crystals, converting crystals into emeralds and sapphires. The pair quietly buries the manufactured gems to avoid scandal, while genuine pieces eventually surface through confession.
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Afother
Carl
Countess of Blumenstein
Bertha
Indies
Europe
Maximilian
Berlin
Will
Tre
Biz
Flo
Wiliirt
Arertea
Ptertia
Gopeebree
Emiusin
Bruakker
Jesseds
Chet
Tina
Melis
Phie
Berthina
America
Maaxfristhinn
Lo Snaikel
Germany
Belunuenstein
Shomir
Eleneor Greggs
DeWitt Salve Piles Remedy Sold by Local Drugstore
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is especially recommended for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 835 Stephenson St.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Durnell’s Meteoric Career Shaken by Jockey Club Ban
The article outlines Durnell, a prominent jockey, trainer, and owner in Chicago turf circles, facing a possible career end after the Eastern Jockey Club bars him from all tracks. It recalls his meteoric rise, including rides in France, partnerships with Emile Werz, and high-profile associations with John Wy. Gates and others, highlighting a dramatic fall from grace in but a short period.
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Durnell
Charlies BE
Wackamith
Eastern Jockey Club
Hergy
Yarnell
Elis
Emile Werz
Chicago
John Wy
Gates
Herz
St Louis Wrestler Challenges for Challenge Match
Frank Coleman of St. Louis, a retired war veteran and noted middleweight wrestler, issues a challenge to wrestle any opponent of his weight. He offers a $1,000 side bet and can wrestle on ten days' notice. Coleman debuted seven years ago with many bouts, losing to Frank Gutch and Farmer Burns on two occasions.
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Frank Coleman
St. Louis
West
Coleman
Hle
Prank Gutch
Farmer Burns
Auto Racing at Ormonde Plans March Meet
The contest committee of the Automobile Club of America announces races at Ormonde Mississippi will occur in the first week of March. The big event is a 250 mile race open to racing cars only. To curb over speed, entrants in shorter races must also enter the 250 mile race or one of two 15 mile races and maintain at least 50 miles per hour.
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Ormonde
Automobile Club of America
Mla
New Orleans horse Al Muller sold to Jacksonville owner
Al Muller the crack thoroughbred gelding from New Orleans is sold privately to Frank Charkson, a Jacksonville hotel proprietor. The colt, unbeaten like Colin, was bred by Pha Metcher Dryver of Walnut Gelstoed Farm Lexington, Wy. Dryver purchased the horse for Milton Young as a futuras for Saco.
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al Muller
Geelding
New Orleans
Toor
Colin
Frank Charkson
Jacksonville
Pha
Metcher Dryver
Lexington
Chairkson
Milton Young
Saco
Tare Dryver
Lotta Wins Sprint in Europe Bid and Cubs Manager Reacts
Lotta clocks 2 02 in a fast dash and heads to Europe as the prize horse of Abias Woss in Vietuia. John Splat scouts the country for a buyer. Charkey Murphy vows to keep Archie Phofininm with the Cubs and warns against quitting for the West. Murphy faces pressure as Lat Han remains tied to Cincinnati plans.
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Lotta
Gilly Thistle
John Cradaree
Europe
Abias Woss O
Vietuia
John Splat
Woss
Lotti
Ex Pore
Charkey Murphy
Chicago Naations Oil Feague
Archie Phofininm
Cubs
Phofinia
Les Moines
Mhager
Lat- Han
Cincinnati
Murphy
Siofinan
McAleer Plans Season Start With Williams at Third Base
Manager Jimmy McAleer of the St. Louis Americans outlines an opening lineup option with Jimmy Williams at third base. If Wiltigios is unsuitable due to weight or speed, Perris is ready to move from second to third, with Perris capable of playing either infield position.
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Jimmy McAleer
St. Louis Americans
Jimmy Williams
Wiltigios
Perris
Constructive Chicken Charges in a Missouri Case
A Missouri judge traveling on circuit recounts a tavern keeper accused of paying a large sum not expressly agreed. The court implied the debt by participation in a business proceeding. During dinner the innkeeper presented a bill listing two boiled eyes and two chickens, charges the judge denied had occurred. The proprietor explained the “constructive chickens” were in the eggs.
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Missouri
Tia Fst
Ele
Seo
New York Times
Gigantic Goliath Beetle Dominates Insect World Records
The largest old world bug is the gigantic Goliath beetle found along the Wonge river in Africa. It measures over six inches from nose to tail, with compact wings tucked under its arms. A Venezuelan elephant beetle weighs near a pound, with wingspread unmatched by a mallard duck. Both insects are rare.
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Goliath
Wonge River
Africa
Pat Goliath
Venezuela
No Heroic Seasick Lafayette Voyage to France
The text recounts General Lafayette being sent by Washington and Congress to France for men and money. He sailed from Boston on the frigate Alliance through ice, facing a terrible tempest off the Newfoundland banks while seasick. His aide de camp, the Chevalier de Pontibaud, recalls his quip about glory and breakfast for codfish.
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Lafayette
Washington
Congress
France
Boston
Alliange
Newfoundland
Chevalier de Pontibaud
Mlle. de Noailles
Myths and beliefs flourish among Mohammedan populations
The Landon Times notes that during crises myths spread among Mohammedan communities and saints, both benevolent and truculent, are common in Morocco. It argues these people lack ideas of evidence or probability, and that they lie freely while credulity in holy men is boundless.
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Morocco
England
Landon
On His Dignity in a Diner Exchange
A Chicago Tribune excerpt depicts Walter challenging a waiter over a steak order. The waiter defends cooking by customer request, joking about gas usage to fulfill well done. The dialogue highlights class and dining snobbery in a comic exchange.
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Walter
Chicago Tribune
Relief for indigestion advertised by druggist
It stresses prompt stomach relief for dyspepsia after meals with KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson St, urging readers to take it to aid digestion.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
German Bank Freeport Ill Capital 150000
German Bank Freeport Illinois shows capital stock of 150000 dollars with Cc O Collmann as president J S Collman as vice president L R Jungkunz as cashier A F Schulte assistant cashier and directors including D B Schulte Wm Trembor August Bergman W T Rawlegh W N Cronkrite John Colman Interest paid on time deposits.
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Freeport
Ill
Cc. O. Collmann
J. S. Collman
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
Asa’t. Cashier
D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
August Bergman
W. Tt. Rawlegh
W. N. Cronkrite
John Colman
Co. B
Wright
Bowel
M. Clark
Ass’t Cashier
John E. Joseph Emmert
C. H. Little
Wm. Oo. Wright
C. B. Bidwell
Boyd P. Hill
Addison Bidwe
Rail timetable fragment shows east and west bound train names
Daily rail schedule lists east bound and west bound trains with numbers and times, noting connections and car services. It mentions Rock Island Davenport routes, Beloit Janesville Madison connections, and Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route trains with various services and Sunday operations.
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Chic'ge
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Ward
Har- Train
Spring Alley
Pacine
Hock Island
Davenport
Chicago
Rock Island
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J. B. Sweatt
Dubuque
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Wal. Nerse
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
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John Fe, Pileshoury
Daily Journal
He Sporting World
C. BE
Durnelw
Crack Colt
Rokcen
Driscoll
Gox
Earehind
National Sporting Club of London
Spike Rabson
Jim Driscott
Feside
Foriscoll
Ameries
Artie Hofman
Ely
Anail
Veerren Street
New Yor
the Daily Journal
People's Column
Mmnerick, Barrett & Co
L Fudiwe
Girk
Robin Phunter
Walton Ave
Alesaman
W. A. Phanee
Stephenson St. Pees
Stearns & Zips
Bareres
Wiltratke
Stovkton
Oklahoma
Turin
Lancaster
Bau
Pire
Salp
Tone Pier
Bask
Doe Lothes
Stiding Dodgers
Miko
Cuibeage St
Theo Rundinger
Rinquire
Ginlents Ave
Babcock
Ottice
Spring St
Adoby Paules
Matt
Uiion St
Galena Wye
Terao House
van Bpr Rt
Taauire
Wai
Walton Nephews
Lelodue
Benstet
Joana
J L
Bebo
Pelek
Tilark Ave
Levu
Bertyaend Henderson
Stephenson
Bfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Deliv
Business Directory
Illinois
BANKS
D. Stover
H. H. Antrim
Shumway
Henry Baler
Dorman
State Bank
R. G. Shumway
A. & Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. H. Brealy
the First National Bank
ILI
M. Vv. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
V. Pres
D. F. Graham
Second National Bank
M. V. B. Elson
J. F. Fair
Reuben Siegfried
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Graham
J. N. Galloway
J. On. Galloway
FE. Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John J. Trunck
Ef. Mayer
J. Kramer
W. Jd. Schwarz
H. S. Webster
Attorney
LAW
Freeport, Il
RK. P. Eckert
Attorney Af Law
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Altno.s
D&w
Anzeiger Building
Chicago and
Spring Streets
A. Ruthe
Wagner
Douglas Ave
Stephenson Sr
Illinois Central
R. R
Tim Nots
St. Paul Lim
Decatur
Southern
Madison District
Steartas Bea Eeeerey
Rosso Ner
Seeeess Pemeenns
John F. Daly
Depar
Maple Leaf
South Reeport
Chicago Express
Chicago Spectal
Q. BR
Forreston
Elgin
Aurora
WM. Neeseh
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