Inquest Opens Into Salisbury Wreck Causes
The Salisbury inquest into Sunday’s wreck of the American line special begins this afternoon with only formal evidence. Most injured passengers, including E W Sentell of Brooklyn and Miss Margaret Rask of England, remain in hospital with Rask in a dangerous condition after leg amputation.
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Salisbury
England
American Line
E. W. Sentell
Brooklyn
Margaret Rask
Stoon
New Canal Commission Named by Roosevelt
Roosevelt names a new Isthmian canal commission after Senate failure to confirm the prior body. Members include Theodore P. Shonts as chairman John F Stevens Governor Magoon Brigadier General Haines retired Mordecai Endicott and Benjamin M Harrold. Stevens replaces General Ernst who retired last week and continues as chief engineer.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Theodore
P. .Shonts
John IF. Stevens
Magoon
Haines
Mordecai Endicott
U.S. N
Benjamin M.harrold
Stevens
Ernst
Army
Secret Service Agent Arrested in Assault Warrant
Oyster Bay July 2 Special Clarence LeGéndrea photographer for the New York World swore out a warrant against James Sloan of the presidents secret service staff. Sloan was arrested and released on his own recognizance until Monday. The warrant charges assault. The trouble originated yesterday.
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Oyster Bay
Clarence LeGéndrea
The
New York World
James Sloan
President
Secret Service
Sloan
Chicago Weather Forecast Tonight Showers Likely
Illinois forecast calls for showers tonight with fair skies in the northeast region and cooler temperatures overall. Sunrise was at 4 27 a m and sunset at 7 40 p m.
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Chicago
Market quotes from Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat at 80, Sept corn 51 4, Sept oats 36 14, Sept pork 19.90, Sept lard 9. Co. Sept ribs 9.47 to 9.50. At Union Stock Yards cattle 21,000 with prices up to 15 higher. hogs 45,000 steady with various carcass bids. sheep 16,000 steady.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
First Baptist B Y P U Social Tonight
Members of the B Y P U at First Baptist church host a social in the church parlors this evening with a musical program and light refreshments for all invited guests.
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First Baptist Church
Edwin Hall Sprains Ankle In Sudden Buggy Fall
Edwin Hall is confined to his home with a severe sprain of the right ankle after alighting from a buggy. His foot turned under him causing torn ligaments and intense pain.
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Edwin Hall
Polaris High School Issue Promised Tomorrow
The last issue of The Polaris will be issued tomorrow with an extra large edition to meet demand for the commencement number. Editors have made special efforts to produce a banner issue.
June Licenses Match Last Year Despite June Count
County clerk issued forty eight marriage licenses in June matching the same total as June of the previous year. The notice highlights a steady level of recorded marriages with no change in June licensing.
Card of Thanks for sympathy after illness and death
Mrs. H. Linawhaver and family express gratitude to neighbors friends and the G A K for tokens of sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of husband and father.
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H. Linawhaver
Soft Shoes For Tender Feet From Grover's Store
Tender foot wear arrives at E and W Grover's shop promising comfort with a new line of soft shoes. Customers are invited to browse the selection and try on styles suitable for all ages.
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E. & W. Grover’s
Republicans Fix Election Districts and Delegate Allocations
The Stephenson county Republican central committee set seven delegate districts for the county primaries and conventions. It apportioned delegates to state, senatorial, congressional, and county conventions and scheduled the August 9 county convention with August 4 primaries and a July 20 deadline for delegate candidate filings.
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Stephenson County
Republican Central Committee
R. P. Eckert
W. D. Mack
James Rezner
Republican County Central Committee
Freeport
Precinet
Rock Grove
Dakota
Buckeye
Oneco
Waddams
Winslow
West Point
Kent
Brin
Jefferson
Loran
Florence
Harlem
Free
J. J. Shaffer
W. W. Krape
J. F. Fair
Krape
Pair
Rezner
B. F. Timms
Peoria Optician Charles DeMoure Takes Charge of Local Store
Charles O DeMoure of Peoria arrived yesterday and assumed control of the optical department at E Bengston jewelry store this morning. A Bradley Optical School graduate with seven years of experience he will oversee fittings and exams in a new instrument filled rear apartment setup for patrons.
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Charles O. DeMoure
Peoria
E. Bengston Jewelry
de Moure
Bradley Optical School
Kengston
NeMoure
Illness Affects Oorne Burkhart at Big Real Lincoln
Oorne Burkhart is reported ill at the Big Real store in Lincoln Avenue, prompting local concern and potential schedule adjustments for the day.
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Oorne Burkhart
Lincoln
Car struck buggy near Didline crossing injures family
A farmer, his wife, and a year-old child were riding a buggy that stalled at the Didline crossing east of town. A westbound interurban struck the buggy rear wheels, throwing all occupants. The man and woman suffered bruises, and the child sustained facial and arm cuts. They were taken to Freeport for treatment as the buggy was reduced to kindling.
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Didline
Freeport
Manager Knorr Plans Season at Grand Opera House
A C Knorr manager at the Grand Opera House has begun booking shows for the upcoming season opening late August. The piece The Empire has proven highly successful in Chicago last summer and winter, with many other good plays under consideration.
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A.C. Knorr
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Knorr
Freeport
Rites Held for Frank Baugasser and Henry Linawaver
Funeral services were conducted for Frank Baugasser at his Florence residence and St. Josephs Church with Rev Fr Alvelage officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers named. Henry Linawaver's funeral was held at his Foley street home with Rev E B McKay presiding. Interment was in City cemetery and John A Davis post G A R pallbearers included John Smith and others.
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Frank Baugasser
Florence ‘Township
St. Joseph's Chrah
Alvelage
John Mullenhoff
Joseph Spangler
Lawrence Leiferman
Joseph Brown
Barney Lamm
Joseph Lamm
Henry Linaweaver
Foley Street
E. BE. McKay
Embury M.E. Church
John A. Davis
John Smith
Edward Dreyer
John Gale
Henry Dommell
Joseph Fry
J. N. Mallory
Y M C A Reception Encourages Community Welcome
The YMCA invites all citizens to a reception at the building this evening welcoming officers, members, and the new secretary. Young and old are urged to attend with refreshments served by the women's auxiliary and music by the Young Ladies Mandolin Club. No admission or refreshment charges.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Woman's Auxiliary
Young Ladies’ Mandolin Club
Remains Arrive for Mrs Barnabaker Funeral
The burial of the late Mrs. A. A. Barnabaker, who died in Pasadena, California, will be held tomorrow at 10 in the home of Mr and Mrs George Blust on Stephenson Street. Rev H I Moore will officiate with pallbearers G W Whiteside E Cronkrite John Kotzler Sr John Vampel P O Siiver and William Trember. Interment will follow at the city cemetery.
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A. A. Barnabaker
Pasadena
Cal
BE. H. Wade
Oregon
George Blust
Stephenson Street
H. I. Moore
G. W. Whiteside
E. . Cronkrite
John Kotzler
John Vampel
P. O. Siiver
Wil Ham ’Rember
Stout Welcomes Ten-Pound Baby Boy On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Miron A Stout welcomed a ten pound baby boy on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Andrew Peterson are the parents of a girl baby.
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Miron A. Stout
Andrew Peterson
Rocky Mountain Tea Ends Lives of People in Verse
Poem line says people live but never die in the western sky. It credits Joseph Emmert and references Rocky Mountain Tea as the reason.
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Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
More Street Work Planned This Year Oak Place
The Board of Public Improvements backed by Mayor Dittmar and city officials plans new street upgrades costing about $13 000 with the city share near $1000. West Street and Oak Place will be macadamized and public hearings set for July 11. The city will fund via assessments and the mayor hints at a revenue plan to cover the share.
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Board of Local Improvements
Dittmar
Graham
Brandt
West Street
Elk Street
Empire Street
Oak Place
Chicago Street
Tlinois Central
OIC
Oaks Place
Parties Planned for Bride-to-Be Helen Adamson
A series of social events are arranged by the D. A. club for Miss Helen Adamson ahead of her July 11 wedding to Prof. Birr. Miss Ruth Johnson hosted today and more gatherings follow with Miss Mattie Scott Tuesday, Miss Irma Biersach Wednesday, Miss Rae Boyington Thursday, and Mrs. Ralph Burt Friday.
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D. A. Club
Helen Adamson
Birr
Ruth Johnson
Mattie Scott
Irma Biersach
Rae Boyington
Ralph Burt
Display Case Installed at Williams and Beckmire Store
A seven foot high marble founded display case was erected at the Williams and Beckmire dry goods store entrance this morning. The interior will be illuminated with miniature lights at night to enhance the store’s appearance.
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Williams & Beckmire Dry Goods
Young Men's Outing Club Plans Forest Park Outing
All YMCA Young Men's Outing Club members are asked to gather at the building at 4 30 tomorrow evening. The interurban car at 5 35 will transport the group to Forest Park for a ball game. Non members are urged to attend.
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Forest Park
McPherson & Service Special Sale Breaks Records
The McPherson & Service sale drew record crowds Saturday as customers packed the store all day and evening. The event, promoted by advertising, shows strong shopper interest and is expected to continue.
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McPherson & Service
Clerk Resigns to Buy Interest in Woodstock Laundry
Homer Prescott, four years in the clank department at F. A. Read dry goods, resigns and will depart Thursday for Woodstock where he has bought a half interest in a large laundry.
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Homer Prescott
Clank
F. A. Read Dry Goods
Woodstock
Barber Wanted at KREHL & WINTER
First class barber wanted at once for KREHL & WINTER. Apply in person to secure a position with the noted barbershop.
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Barber
Krehl & Winter
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Linois Central Promotions
Stephen H. Murphy
Nashville
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