Saturday Sale Sparks Bargains on Apparel and More
A weekend sale advertises cheaper shirt waists with a big assortment, dress stays, pins, powders, soaps, paper goods, garden tools, toys, and groceries. Low prices on ice cream freezers, candy, fruit, eggs, canned salmon, bacon, coffee, and flour accompany a note that the store closes Monday July 5 for a holiday.
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I Palinien
Liv
Corpectionery Department
Armour
Columbia River
Runkle Bros
Elgin
Sane
Swain
Earl & Co
Java
Coffee
Swain, Earl & Co
Golden Santos
Iowa
Boy Drowns In River Near Chicago Bridge
Albert Prestine ten years old, son of Charles Prestine of Iroquois Street, went swimming with youths near the Chicago bridge this afternoon about eight. He got into deep water and drowned as companions could not help. Men search the river for the body.
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Prestine
Albert Prestine
Charles Prestine
Iroquois Street
Chicago Bridge
Bounty on Beet Sugar Amendment Considered in Senate
Senator Allison proposed a bounty of one quarter cent per pound on U S beet sugar to run 1898 to 1908 to boost beet production. Arkansas Senator Jones protested the radical move as costly and risky. The amendment was withdrawn and the bill’s first reading proceeded with various house provisions restored.
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Allison
Washington
United States
Jones
Arkansas
Senate
Rockford Water Crisis As City Scrambles To Expand Supply
Rockford Illinois faces a water shortage amid 4 million gallons daily use. Artesian reservoir failed forcing higher street users without water and forcing policy to pollute mains with river water if a fire occurs. A rain aided but city spends about 60 thousand dollars to raise capacity to 6 million gallons daily.
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Roockford
Ill
Rockford
Sherman Answers Japan on Hawaii Treaty Text
The Tribune's Washington dispatch prints Secretary Sherman's reply to Japan's protest over Hawaii. He argues that treaty terms do not blur the line between formal treaties and vested rights. He cites public law principles and notes no rights of Japan are prejudiced by the proposed treaty.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington Dispatch
Sherman
Japan
Hawaii
Weather outlook for Ontario in July interpretation
Local storms expected tonight and Sunday in Ontario with cooler spells late tonight and Sunday. Brisk southerly winds accompany the unsettled conditions across Illinois and nearby areas.
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Ontaaio
Illinois
Miners Begin Large District Convention in Pittsburgh
The largest coal miners convention in the district opened today to decide on the general officers strike order. Delegates showed strong support for a strike plan, with action likely to be taken after adjournment for lunch.
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Pittsburg
Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Salt Works
Pittspura July 3. Three boilers at Haller Beck Co salt works exploded this morning. Two men died Andy Plenger and Geo Krouse. One worker badly injured. Plant wrecked and set on fire.
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Pittspura
Haller, Beck & Co
Allegheny
Andy Plenger
Geo. Krouse
A Day's Notations in Freeport July Events
Busy Freeport notes report barbers closing Monday at noon as shops and clothing stores adapt hours. marriages, travel, and visits fill the week. Deaths from diphtheria in Pecatonica. local officials, freights, and estate dealings noted. Community events include meetings, sermons, college session opening, and social club installations.
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J. H. Bender
Rock City
Frank Kloster
Mae Clark
H. F. Dorman
Chicago
Ina Newell
W. H. Fall
Frank Stocking
Pecatonica
Philip Beebe
Ralph
Elgin
Alta
Cora
Caddie Morin
Rockford
George Frazier
United States Express Company
H. N. Featherling
Centralia
Cairo
Christiana Weary
Pleasant Street
H. O. Heyer
Joseph Newcomer
Adaline
N. W. Ry
Crissman
Freeport
Catherine Waugh McCullough
Leadville
Colo
King’s Daughters
Chas. E. Dunn
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Embury Church
Freeport College of Commerce
J. W. Richards
M. E
John A
Jo Dickover
John A. Gale
Daniel Barry
Mra
Strohacker
T. Hirst
Laura I. Myers
State Assembly
Mary A. Gale
N. O
Geo
E. White
Annie White
Mrs. Vincent
R. Hess
Annie Dickover
T. M. Kaufman
A Night of Melody at Taylor's Park Draws Freeport Crowd
Freeport residents gathered at Taylor's Park for the Henney Buggy Company band open air concert. J L Carroll led the group to enthusiastic applause as the program featured overtures, waltzes, medleys, and selections. The event highlighted the park’s charm and the community’s interest in summer music.
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Taylor’s Park
Freeport
Henney Buggy Company
Taylor's Park
J. L. Carroll
D. Braham
Theo
M. Tobain
Stephen Foster
New Wien
Strauss
Perth
J. Widdel
Reilly
Braham
Wiegand
Heat Wave Sweeps East of the Rockies
The national heat wave reaches east of the Rockies with temperatures up to 98 in Cincinnati and 100 in Louisville. The Weather Bureau notes widespread heat two to eighteen degrees above normal, with sun strokes reported in multiple cities and a severe storm in Duluth breaking rainfall records. Several deaths and prostrations occur as telegraph lines fail and damage spreads citywide.
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Rocky Mountains
Ocincinnati
Washington
Weather Bureau
Lake
Missouri Valley
Northwest
DuLuth
Minn
Louisville
Snow Storm In Leadville Opens Fourth Of July Season
Leadville Col July 38 Special The Fourth of July season opens with a severe snow storm that began early this morning. Affected areas include Leadville and surrounding regions with snowfall disrupting celebrations and travel. Local officials warn residents to take precautions as winter weather lingers.
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Leadville
Col
Miners in Brazzia call mass strike
Coal miners in Brazzia Indiana held a mass meeting and decided unanimously to strike. Local organizers announced unity and set plans for a stoppage to support demands. The action marks a high point in labor efforts in the region.
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Brazzia
Ind
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Claim
Treatise touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and consumption with a guarantee of cure and free trials at Emmers Burrel’s Drug Store. Also recommends Dr King’s New Life Pills to regulate stomach and bowels with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
Emmers ‘& Burrel
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Kingsley’s Department Store
Lowney
Revere
Grocery Department
A.W. Ford & Son, Jewelers
Rockford, al
Vinn & Sovereign
Rockford, Ill
AF Rochelle
Brewster House
Seoretary Sherman
Ane
Trinity Church
Springfield
E. Mayer
Secy
Union Loan & Building Association
J. 8. McCullough
P. A
B. Pfahler
Maynard
Royal
Rove
Royal Baking Powder CO
Canton
McKinley
Carriera
Dononur
Ely
Gatarri
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Wm. Walton
Clothing Department
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Il
Schulte & Siecke
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