Notable early US figures recounted in scattered reminiscences
The passage recalls a Capita seYound committee of pi roe with Ham Pitt Péssenden from Maine, Cameron of Pennsylvania, and the speaker. It mentions Jefferson’s tethered horse fence issue, reconstruction era politics with sixty members, and highlights speakers Heégsenden Morton Buckalaw Blaine as notable figures, describing Morton’s paralysis and Blaine’s magnetism.
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Heégsenden
Oliver
P. Morton
Indiana
Senator Buckalaw
Pennsylvania
James G. Blaine
Anarchist Threats and Immigrant Influx Debate in Port
A Pole from Portland contends anarchist groups exist in America and target institutions. The piece notes worldwide attacks on leaders, cites U S presidents as victims, and questions claims of widespread U S anarchists and 42 New York anarchist periodicals. It discusses English socialist growth and immigrant publications as possibly imported material.
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Portland
Oregon
America
Europe
United States
Russia
Italy
Austria
France
England
New York
Paris
Public support moves Congress to pass railroad rate law
Public sentiment backed President Roosevelt and Congress enacted a long debated railroad rate law after forty years of discussion. The piece notes the interstate Commerce Commission’s evolution, court battles, and the likely role of the Supreme Court in validating congressional authority. It warns of possible defects but expects easier fixes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
West
Granger
Arthur
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Commission
Illini Support in Remedial Railroad Legislation Effort
The Aurora era text notes Illinois played a conspicuous role in backing the President and public in securing remedial railroad legislation. Throughout the fight Senator Cullom stood with the administration at key moments, aiding passage and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Senator Cullom
Administrak 2
Administrat Times
Bes
Roosevelt Era Hepburn Rail Rate Bill Stirs Senate
A late 19th century Senate debate lauds the Hepburn bill as a historic victory. Senator Caliom TM hails the measure for granting the Interstate Commission power to fix rates and extending regulation to pipelines and private car lines. The article notes amendments restoring penalties for rebates and barring railroads from competing with patrons, with Roosevelt praised for driving the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Des Fe
Commission
Caliom
Senate
Friends of the Railroad
Supreme Court
House
Congress
Standard Oil Trust
Friends of Railroad
Roosevelt
West
Tillman
Bailey
New Life Pills Offer Constipation Cure at Local Store
A promotional note describes Dr. King's New Life Pills as the pleasantest and most effective remedy for constipation. It claims the pills awaken torpid liver and blocked bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone up the system. Sold for 26 cents at Jos Hmmert's ay’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jos
Hmmert
Ays
Local Baseball Team in Good Form for Tough Run
AT SAWDUST CITY players are in best condition and will give good account of themselves. The local baseball team has been practically unchanged since the season began and faces some hard games ahead.
Freeport opens Wisconsin league series at Oshkosh
The Wisconsin league resumes with Freeport at Oshkosh Eau Claire at La Crosse and Wausau at Green Bay. Freeport, bolstered by strong lineups and careful management by William Moriarity, is considered the strongest team in the circuit and a top contender for the percentage lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Oshkosh
Eau Claire
la Crosee
Wausau
Green Bay
New Diamond at Oshkosh Opens at White City Park
Oshkosh baseball returns from Green Bay after three wins in four. They prepare for a four game series with Freeport at the new White City Park. Groundwork is complete and the grandstand should hold all spectators by tomorrow. the sod has been removed and the in and outfields are packed hard for fast dry play.
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Oshkosh
Green Bay
Freeport
New
White City
Tomoarrow
Qshkosh
Local baseball team shows strong form ahead of Freeport series
After a stretch of four wins in five, the team aims to impress in upcoming games with Freeport. O’Leary, out with an injury from the Green Bay series, had joined the squad in Préeport and is regarded as a solid player. The lineup remains similar to the start of the last circuit trip as fans hope for continued good play and more wins. Freeport leads the standings with La Crosse second, OshKosh expected to break even in the next series ahead of Wausau’s visit on July 12 13 14 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Oshkosh
Eau Claire
la Crosse
Wausau
Green Bay
William “Moriarity
Scott Warhop
Erickson
Barlow
Schoonhoven
Gwin
Ives
Evans
Owsley
Gardner
Mills
Reid
Sullivan
Canners
Baines
O'Leary
Indians
Wilder's Brigade Reunion at Chickamauga and Hoover's Gap
The Wilder's Brigade Association plans a three day reunion in Tennessee to honor battles around Chattanooga and Chickamauga. Participants from many regiments will visit sites at Hoover's Gap Murfreesboro and Chickamauga with special trains and railroad support. The gathering aims to unite veterans, families, and communities for the last great Southern reunion on Civil War fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
Hoover's Gap
Wilder Brigade
Chattanoogala
Wilder's Brigade Association
Frankfort
Ind
Tenn
Mimmfordville
Kentucky
Brage
Louisville
Murfreesboro
Bragg
Middle Tennessee
Decherd
Chattanooga
Stringers Ridge
Rosecrans
Tennessee River
Chickamauga River
Grand'old Pap Thomas
Fourteenth Corps
Glenn House
Longstreet
Thomas
SnodgerggssHi
Chittanooga
Lfe
Fend
Iran
Iahn Knoxvilie
Establish New Church Meeting Tomorrow in Freeport
In 1905 Illinois Classis of the Reformed Church appoints a committee to study starting an English Reformed church in Freeport. C. S. Beaver, student at Heidelberg Seminary, and wife have organized a mission to open a Sunday school July 8 at 9 a.m. in the German Presbyterian church near the High School, with plans to organize a church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Classis
Orangeville
Ill
C. S. Beaver
General Sunday School Board
The
Reformed Church In
United States
Beaver
Heidelberg Theological Seminary
Tiffin
Ohio
German Presbyterian Church
L. A. Sigrist
Local Sports Offer Brings Mercerized Golf Gear Deals
Fragmented listing highlights golf collars priced at 250 with merchant notes. Limited readable details show a promotion or sale item from a small shop, lacking complete dates or names.
PLAN BIG CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM AT FREEPORT PARK
A large Freeport Chautauqua program is planned for tomorrow at Globe Park with fourteen buses to shuttle crowds. Rev W A Sunday will preach a new sermon on Baseball and headline the day alongside Rev James Hoffman Batten and Miss Ocie M Hazzard. The Chicago Glee Club will perform sacred numbers at 2 4 15 and 7 30 with Ralph Bingham delivering humor.
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Wm. A
Harry M. Holbrook
Freeport Chautauqua
Peter Bilhorn
Freeport
Chautauqua
Ocie M. Hazzard
James Hoffman Batten
W. A. Sunday
Billy” Sunday
Torrey
Alexander
Sunday
Assembly Park
Chicago Gleen Club
Globe Park Chautauqua Assembly
Tabernacle
Ralph Bingham
Miss Hazzard
Bingham
Ralph
Lyceum
Sabbath Announcements From Freeport Churches
List of Sunday services and events across Freeport churches including Trinity United Evangelical First Baptist Second Presbyterian Embury Methodist Grace Episcopal First English Lutheran Oak Street Church and others with sermon topics, times, baptisms, confirmations, and chautauqua notes. pastors named and lectures announced.
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Freeport
Trinity United Evangelical Church
Corner Union
Pleasant Streets
I. C. Schmidt
Suiday Bible School
Globe Park
Kk. L. C. EB
Trinity
Free Methodist Church
F. M. Campbell
W. H. Winters
Texas
J. H. Woertendyke
California
Woertendyke
Prohibition Party
Minnesota
First Baptist Church
Orlon
Price
Bible School
Davis
Second Presbyterian Church
F. A. Hosmer
Y. P
First United Brethren Church
Galena
Locust Streets
F. M. Davis
Embury Methodist
Epworth League
Tabernacle
Grace Episcopal’ Church
Frederick J. Bate
Martin
Reeve Burton
W. Gardner Thrall
Church Council
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilcoxon Block
M. E
C. W. McCaskill
Oak Street
N.wunderlich
Salem Evangelical Church
W. Heinmiller
First Presbyterian Church
H. L. Moore
Young People's Society
Topis
Verrill Steenrod
Pilgrims' Progress
The
Freeport Theosophical Society
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Wheeland critically ill
The infant child of Mr Charles Wheeland and Mrs Wheeland of Dexter treat is reported to be in critical condition awaiting further medical assessment.
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Charles Wheeland
Dextertreat
Labor Councils to Meet in Beloit and Rockford
Representatives from Rockford Beloit and Freeport trade councils arrive for a big tri city gathering to push northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin unions into the Interstate Trades and Labor assembly. Beloit Rockford and Freeport delegates will convene at the Trades and Labor hall to plan Labor Day events and a large Beloit celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Trades and Labor Council
Trades and Labor Hall
Rockford
Beloit
Ilinois
Wiscon
Thin City
A. Gets
Assembly
Wisconsin
Fegzard
Anl
Licensed to Wed Record for Two Buckeye Residents
Robert M. Alessinger of Buckeye and Lola T. Folgate of Buckeye obtained licenses to wed, preserving a local civil record of marriage eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M.alessinger
Buckeye
Lola T. Folgate
Same
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Turns Tide in Twenty Year Battle
A. M. Bruce of Farmgills credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing chronic piles and malignant sores after twenty years. The testimonial claims the salve healed ulcers, cuts, burns, and wounds with no trace remaining. Available at Jos. Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
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A. M. Bruce
Jos. Emmert’s
Primitive OCR Fragment Sparks Odd 82 Year Claim
Fragmentary OCR reads like a 19th century advert or note claiming eighty two years of age and referencing Electric Bitters with a Dublin mention. The text is garbled and presents no coherent event or clear person to identify beyond Brunson in Dublin.
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Dublig
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Rockforch
North
Southern
Wis
Consin
Sembly
Labor Notes
Workers’ International Union
Chicago
Eeement
Industral League
League
Boston
Will Bee
Bootmakers
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Australia
International
Brotherhood of Paper Makers
Federation of Labor
New Zealand
Brooklyn Central Labor Union
Long Island
Texas State Federation, of Labor
Beaumont
Kansas
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