Weather forecast for Midwest states shows heat and fair conditions
The Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports Illinois will be generally fair tonight and Sunday with hot temperatures and 80 degree warmth in the far north. Wisconsin and Iowa also expect generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with warm to hot weather, though some northern areas may stay cooler tonight.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Bryan Rested Well Anyhow
Lincoln Nebraska July 11 Mr Bryan, under strain for a fortnight, enjoyed a good night and woke refreshed for meetings with supporters next week. He praised the Democratic platform and Kern and called for public disclosure of campaign contributions to let people choose their officials.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
Fairview
Bryan
Lincoln Bryan
Interstate Commerce Commission approves new form bills of lading
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved and recommended adoption of a new uniform bill of lading for miscellaneous freight and general merchandise. The two forms include a straight non negotiable bill and an order form with negotiability, designed to replace existing documents for common carriers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mrs Longworth Stranded on Pike's Peak Storm
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and companions including Mr Medill McCormick and Norman Hapgood were caught in a severe electric storm on Pike's Peak Colorado. The party neared the timber line as the storm broke and the train pushed to the summit where they remained several hours in bright sunshine after the fierce weather.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Medill McCormick
Norman Hapgood
Pike's Peak
Americans Win World Titles in Bisley Rifle Matches
The United States led the great international term match at Bisley as American marksmen became world champions. An American team also won the revolver competition, with Belgium second and England third.
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Associated Press
Bisley
Belgium
England
Albany to patrol areas near Panama amid Honduran revolution
The cruiser Albany sails from Panama to Apamala to safeguard American interests. Captain Mayo will study conditions from the Honduran revolution and report on actions needed to protect Americans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Albany
Panama
Amapala
Honduras
Mayo
Philadelphia Mayor Sues North American Editors
Mayor Reyburn filed criminal libel charges against the president and editors of the North American over articles and cartoons published in the paper during the past two years. The suit was announced in Philadelphia on July 11.
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Reyburn
Associated Press
Philadelphia
The
North American
Hearst Newspapers Lose Confidence in Bryan
New York July 11 Hearst papers the New York American and Evening Journal announce loss of confidence in the Democratic party and in William Jennings Bryan.
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Associated Press
New York
Hearst
New York American
Evening Journal
Today
Democratic Party
Bryan
Sherman Visits Office In Utica After Illness
Utica New York July 11 Congressman James Sherman was well enough to visit his business office and stay about an hour. He recovered enough from illness to resume daily duties and return to his work.
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Associated Press
Utica
N. Y
James 8. Sherman
Assessors Report Shows County Property Values Rise
County assessors report total cash value across townships at 41,844,029 dollars, up over 558,259 dollars from last year. Freeport sees personal property drop about 200,000 while lands add 30,000 and lots surge 700,000, with overall gains compiled from personal property lands and town lots records.
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Freeport
Doings at Chautauqua Program Schedule
The Chautauqua program lists a morning sermon by Dr. L G Herbert a spa service by the Temple Lady quartet sacred preludes at 2 and 7 30 pm Louie Beauchamp to speak in the afternoon meeting Sunday night features Miss Florence Ben O Liel in Holy Land entertainment and the Virginia Warblers arrive Monday.
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L. G. Herbert
Spa
Temple Lady Quartette
LouieBeauchamp
Thirvy
Mise Florence Ben O'Liel
Holy Land
Virginia Warblers
Lad Enjoys Farm Life on Elias Matter Farm
Emil Hoefer of Empire Street spent several days at the Elias Matter farm helping with milking hay raking gathering eggs and other chores. He says he never had a better time and plans to live on a farm when he grows up.
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Emil Hoefer
E.A. Hoefer
Empire Street
Elias Matter
Emile
Catch of a Fine Bass Reported at Yellow Creek
Martin Howe reports the capture of a fine three pound rock bass yesterday at Yellow Creek. The event highlights local angling activity and notes the sizable catch by an unnamed angler.
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Martin Howe
Yellow Creek
Robbery Attempt at Breuster House Saloon in Freeport
Early this morning between 1 30 and 2 30 a.m. a bold attempt to rob the Breuster House saloon was thwarted as would be robber worked on the door from the hotel wash hall to the saloon. A lead pencil mark shows prior visit and the thief fled after being detected. The night clerk identified a suspect who was traced to 6 a.m. and remains at large. the young man is well known in Freeport.
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Brewster House
Tintia
Freeport
Democrats Plan Outdoor Rally to Ratify Bryan Kern Nomination
In hot old town weather Democrats hold an outdoor meeting to ratify Bryan and Kern for the ticket. Strong Bryan factions in Freeport plan a spirited event with fireworks, speaking, and music. Local aldermen traveled to Rockford for support, bringing speakers from the city and representatives to address the crowd. The procession starts at the Democratic club rooms, routes through Stephenson Liberty Galena Walnut to the courthouse where speeches will occur.
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Old Town
Bryan
Kern
Freeport
Louis Bauscher
A. H. Manus
A. M. Smith
Rockford
O. N. Williams
C. W. Ferguson
R. F. Locke
J. F. Corcoran
William H. Wagner
Mr. Manus
Democratic Club
Stephenson and
Chicago Streets
Stephenson
Liberty
Galena
Walnut
Court House
Umbrella mender bluff leads to police roundup in town
Chief Silk observed an umbrella mender entering a house and questioned him about his presence. The man claimed heart disease and offered a quarter for service. He warned that police would pursue them from the business district. The chief detained him and later arrested two accomplices, believed to have lingered in box cars for days.
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Silk
Two Pauls
Heatwave Fatalities Reported in Chicago
Chicago records two deaths and multiple prostrations from extreme heat. By 2 p.m. the temperature reached 94 degrees, topping the season’s previous high by one degree.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Catholic Prelate Nead
Right Rev Alfred A. Curtis former Wilmington bishop and Baltimore vicar general died in Baltimore today. His career spanned Delaware and Maryland church leadership.
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Baltimore
Alfred A. Curtis
Wilmington
Del
Couple to Tour West Visiting Parks and Cities
Mr and Mrs William G Knowles depart this evening for a month or six weeks through the west They will visit Yellowstone Park and stop at Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and other points Their railroad run on the Illinois Central from Freeport to Centralia will be taken by M Mc Clelland of Clinton
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William G. Knowles
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Pointe
Knowles
Llinoig Central
Freeport
Centralie
M. McClelland
Clinton
Stars of Equity to Lena for Wednesday Band Tournament
Freeport members of the American Stars of Equity travel to Lena next Wednesday for the second annual picnic and a large band tournament with about 300 musicians from bands across northern Illinois. Prof. G. W. Cochrane leads the program with prizes, a concert to follow, and a full day of amusements, sports, and speeches by Hon. Douglas Pattison and Hon. J. C. McKenzie.
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Lena
American Stars of Equity
Northern
Calinotis
Northern Illinois
Dixon
G. W. Cochrane
Mgr
Cochrane
Nora Cornet
Elliot Band
Warren
Scales Mound Cornet
Galena High School
Stockton Citizens
Winslow Register
Freeport
Stillman Vatley
Shannon
Rock City Cornet
Twentieth Century Band
Pearl City
Massbach Cornet
Imperial Band
Illinois
Tabernacle
Douglas Pattison
J. C. McKenzie
Depot Grounds
Rock City
Old Racetrack Grounds
Ellis Brooks
Tarantula Captured by Eaton on Stephenson Street
Fred Eaton of Eaton & Son grocers on Stephenson street caught a large tarantula said to be the biggest seen in Freeport. While handling bananas, the spider crawled out and ran. he trapped it under an empty fruit jar and now shows the specimen to callers.
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Fred Eaton
Eaton & Son
Stephenson Street
Freeport
Fred
Bertha Thiel’s Condition Unchanged Today
Report notes Miss Bertha Thiel remains sick and afflicted with her health status unchanged.
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Bertha Thiel
American Stars of Equity Picnic and Band Tournament
An event titled American Stars of Equity Picnic and Band Tournament is listed for Lena on Wednesday July 15. The notice notes a gathering with performances and activities as part of the community program.
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American Stars of Equity
Lena
Spring chicken and spring lamb at Merck and O Brien s
Merck and O Brien s showcase spring chicken and spring lamb as featured dishes. The restaurant highlights seasonal offerings with regional produce and chef specials.
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Merck & O’brien’s
See G. Alfred Ruston about eying The Merry Widow
G Alfred Ruston is reported to eye upcoming production of The Merry Widow. The note notes Ruston’s interest in staging or starring in the operetta. Further details on venue or dates are not provided in the fragment.
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G. Alfred Ruston
Eying
Merry Widow
United States
Notice to the Public: Meat Department Closure
Mr Lennox resigns as meat cutter and the meat department will close on Tuesday July 7 at the market. Huenkemeyer Todin H A is noted in the notice.
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Lennox
Todin H. A. Huenkemeier
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