Exploding Practice Injures Seventeen Aboard Georgia
The battleship Georgia suffered a blast during target practice in Cape Cod Bay Massachusetts injuring seventeen people including Lieutenant Goodrich and midshipmen Cruse and Goldthwaite. The ship commanded by Henry McCrea has been in commission about ten months and is among the navy's newest battleships. Goodrich is the son of Rear Admiral Goodrich. Cruse hails from Nebraska and Goldthwaite from Connecticut.
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Mass
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Iowa
New York Navy Yard
Nebraska
Connecticut
Japanese Arrested at Fort Rosecrans Then Released
AP reports two Japanese men were detained at Fort Rosecrans California for alleged sketches of fortifications. They were held briefly but released after no incriminating evidence was found. Both incidents showed suspicious behavior but resulted in no charges.
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Jap Spat on American Flag Sparks Violence at Rail Yard
Los Angeles July 16 Associated Press reports T Yoni a Japanese engine wiper narrowly escaped serious hand injuries from angry American workers after two small American flags were placed on an engine he was cleaning and he spat on one flag.
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Los Angeles
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Fire destroys Harland. apparatus stolen before response
Incendiary fire devastated Harland in northern New Brunswick, causing about 250000 in damage. The town’s fire department found part of its equipment missing when responders arrived, suggesting arson and theft hindered firefighting efforts.
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Associated Press
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St Joseph Gas Supply Rupture Cuts Breakfast Service
Heavy rainfall caused a break in St Joseph natural gas pipeline cutting off supply citywide. Residents faced a gasless morning as homes relied on gas for cooking and fuel. Local utility crews worked to repair the break and restore service.
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Associated Press
St. Joseph
Thunderstorms Likely With Severe North Illinois Tonight
Chicago July 16 forecast predicts afternoon and tonight thunderstorms with probable severe activity in the north. Cooler air moves in tonight with trend toward unsettled conditions. Sun rose at 6 37 and will set at 7 34 this evening.
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Illinoia
Steamer Shinnecock Runs Aground In Dense Fog
The Long Island Sound steamer Shinnecock ran ashore high and dry on Hart Island in dense fog early today. Passengers were safely landed at City Island.
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Market Report Reveals July Closing Board Prices
AP reports July 15 closing quotes for Chicago board of trade wheat corn oats and pork ribs and beef. Sept wheat 8031?54 Sept corn unclear Sept oats 5805 Sept pork 16.35 Sept rib 5.97 Sept lard 8.60. Union stockyards cattle 29 000 weak to 10 lower with beef and stockers mixed. Sheep around 20.00 to 5.75. Continuous weakness noted across several lines.
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Civil War Veteran Jacob M Piper Dies in Freeport
Jacob M Piper a Civil War veteran and longtime Adeline and Freeport resident died at his Freeport home 199 Carroll Street. He was 63 born February 25 1884 in London Derry Ohio and served in Company D 142d Illinois Volunteers. Funeral at his home Wednesday morning then Adeline for burial. He left a widow two sons George Edwin and Charles Fred Piper. He was a member of John A Davis post G A R and formerly with Odd Fellows.
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Orchard on the Stand Testifies About Uncle’s Suicide
Boise July Harry Orchard testified for about twenty minutes in the Haywood trial. He described the movements of defense witnesses and stated his uncle Peter Ale Winner was insane and hanged himself in Ontario when Orchard was about 27 years old.
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Trade and Labor Assembly Held in City Yesterday
Delegates J a Gets Thomas Stever and J H Hammond of Rockford and C Dawns George Marks and Arthur Buse of Beloit attended the Tri City Gaper and Trades Assembly held yesterday afternoon. Rockford delegates report progress in planning the Labor Day picnic with Belvidere Freeport and Lake Geneva also set to participate along with Rockford.
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Freeport
Balvidere
Lake Geneva
City Council Meeting Tonight In Regular Session
The city council convenes in regular session this evening to discuss local concerns. Officials and residents are expected on the agenda to review ordinances and community issues.
Tragic Hawthorne Rail Crash Claims Brakeman Fred Connors
Detail of a brutal accident near Hawthorne describes Minnots Central brakeman Fred Connors being mutilated when a car wheel passed from his foot to his shoulder after he stepped in to uncouple cars. No witnesses. coroner delayed inquest. remains to be moved to Rockford for services at St James church with Freeport friends and railway orders attending. Edward Connors, his brother, collected personal effects in Freeport.
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Stranger Falls Ill After Severe Attack Near Floral Shop
George Rank suffered excruciating cramps Saturday night near the John Bauscher floral store on Chicago street. Dr. Charles Li Best and officers aided by bystanders struggled to restrain him until medicine and hospital care were provided. Rank improved by dawn and left San Francis Hospital the next day, claiming past trauma from a horse kick caused recurring intestinal troubles. He is presently a near stranger in Freeport and recently worked at the Stover manufacturing company plant.
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Kehler and Kasten
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Freeport
Stover Manufacturing Company
Shoemaker Auto Sets Endurance Pace For Gidden Cup
The Freeport built Shoemaker automobile driven by Harry Shoemaker, with W. E. Johnson from Cleveland to Chicago, faces 23 total points for the Cleveland club though Shoemaker crew has only three points for a pothole dent. Return trip to New York begins, meeting family and Dr. J. T. White on arrival. Freeport residents celebrate the local factory's progress as daily reports come in.
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Cash and Whiskey Hold Up Reported Near Senate Hotel
Charles Wilifred, a colored man from Rockford, was arrested about 4 a.m. Sunday for allegedly stopping Wilson the city blacksmith behind the Senate hotel and robbing him of $6 and a bottle of whisky. Police took him into custody following the incident.
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Corset Factory Pitch Faces Mixed City Responses
The Gossard Co. sought to move its corset factory from Belvidere to Freeport and then to many Hinsdale area cities. Dixon and apnatentie welcomed proposals while Decatur Sterling and others rejected the plan, arguing factories should employ men as well as women and children.
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For Sale Cheap Luts Item Near Stephensoy Street
A brief classified style note advertises a cheap lut related item near Stephensoy Street. It mentions a single listing with unclear details but emphasizes bargain pricing and local availability.
Morse Arrives to Close Freeport Gas Deal
Mr Morse arrives from Boston and meets Freeport Gas Light & Coke officers as a syndicate purchases the plant. He plans a second payment after depositing 25000 and may take charge soon. A new gas plant contract by Charles E Gregory proceeds regardless of old owners. Site selection and management details remain unsettled.
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McHenry
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Chicago
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Trustees Report for Lancaster Freeport district details
Fifteen of twenty trustees reports sent to county superintendent. Lancaster Freeport summary: 2617 boys under 21, 2673 girls under 21, 3866 ages 6–21. Of those in public schools 2762 in private schools 742. Earnings: men teachers 9284, women teachers 7807? E240 unclear. School property value 884,000. Library value 2455. School debt 88500. Total receipts 90682.30. Expenditures 75052.18. Cash balance 15629.189. Township fund 8987.54. Real estate security on interest 3700.
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Stereopticon Lecture on South America Tonight
A stereopticon lecture on South America will be held tonight at Oak Street Evangelical Church replacing the Salem church. Dr. G. Heinmiller of Cleveland will present a new, entertaining program with new asides. No admission fee. a silver offering will be taken. All interested in the continent are invited.
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Ohio
Mother's Club Picnic Planned for Next Thursday at Bailey's Park
Mothers Club members and their children will hold a picnic next Thursday at Bailey's park. They may go directly to the park or join the group leaving the settlement home at ten o'clock. Each person should bring her own lunch and one lemon alse cup saucer and spoon. An afternoon program of recitations and songs will follow. If Thursday is rainy, the event will be postponed to Friday from Wake Carroll Street, cars to Empire, walk two blocks, Isourk.
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Lawn Social at Emobury Epworth Parsonage
A lawn social on the parsonage lawn tomorrow evening features a clover seat as the main attraction. Refreshments will be served with five leods charged to defray expenses. in case of rain the event moves to the church parlors. A new shipment of taps for Oxford shoes arrived at BE&W today.
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