Temporary injunction halts Thaw murder proceeding in NYC
Special report states John D. Gleason, counsel for Harry K. Thaw, secured a temporary writ of prohibition from Justice Blanchard in the New York supreme court. The order bars the district attorney and grand jury from taking evidence or issuing subpoenas in the Stanford White killing case and sets a show cause for further restraint.
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Grand Jury
New York
John D. Gleason
Harry K. Thaw
Blanchard
Supreme Court
Stanford White
Shortage of 33000 Unearthed in Treasury Cases
Washington special reports the treasury department’s recent inquiry into the accounts of the late Major Geo A Bartlett disbursing officer reveals a shortage estimated at 33000 dollars. About 14000 dollars allegedly paid on fraudulent vouchers were submitted by James W Boyd, a marine hospital service clerk, now jailed awaiting trial for misappropriating government funds.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Geo. A. Bartlett
James W. Boyd
Marine Hospital Service
Henney Buggy Factory to Add Two New Buildings
Henney Buggy company plans a two building expansion to double capacity and triple employment, with a $50,000 outlay and a January 1907 occupancy target. Architect Dustman designs the five and three story structures facing Van Buren street, to be built by private contractors.
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Henney
A. M. Dustman
van Buren Street
Freeport
United States
Henney Buggy Company
Moine Plow Company
Moline
Moline. Plow
Canada
A. C. Barber
Moline Plow Company
Denver Elks Gather for 20th Annual Reunion Attendance Surges
About twenty five thousand Elks and their ladies fill Denver for the twentieth annual reunion registering at local headquarters. Additional members arrive by train as the grand lodge opens its first business session this afternoon.
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Denver
Elks
Order
Grand Lodge
Not Guilty In Murder Case In Beattyville Trial
In Beattyville Kentucky on July 17 the jury found Hargis Callahan not guilty after seventy two minutes deliberation. The defendants were charged with the murder of J B Marcum in a case described as a fiercest court battle in Kentucky in years.
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Beattyville
Hargis-Callahan
Kentucky
J. B. Marcum
Hotel Park fire claims life in Pittsburg blaze
July 17 reports from Pittsburg say a hotel fire at Second Avenue and Grant Street killed one man and fatally injured another. Seven more occupants were overcome by smoke and rescued by firefighters.
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Pittsburg
Russian Emperor Approves Bill for Seven Million Relief
St. Petersburg sees the emperor approve a bill passed by both houses of parliament appropriating seven million dollars for famine relief in France. It marks the first enactment of the Russian parliament after a session of over two months.
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France
St. Petersburg
Vanadis Wins Chicago Mackinac Yacht Race
In Chicago on July 17 the Chicago Mackinac yacht race concluded with nine finishing boats listed led by Vanadis. The Vanadis won on time allowance by five minutes over Hawthorne and Juanita, with Alice Hussar Mistral Vencedor Neva and Vannan following.
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Chicago
Vanadis
Hawthorne
Juanita
Alice
Hussar
Mistral
Vencedor
Neva
Vannan
Elgin Butter Market Reports Firm Prices at 20 Cents
Elgin Illinois July 16 butter markets held firm at 20 cents per pound with no change from last week. Weekly output reached 996000 pounds.
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Elgin
Chicago Weather Forecast for July Nineteen
Illinois fair tonight and Wednesday. The sun rose at 4:85 a.m. and sets at 7:88 p.m. Chicago area forecast notes pleasant conditions with clear skies and mild temperatures ahead.
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Chicago
Illinois
Market Closing Quotes and Yard Report at Chicago
Today's market report from Chicago lists closing board quotations for September wheat corn oats and lard ribs and the Union stock yards market results. Cattle 4500 steady with beeves 4.10 to 6.25, cows and heifers 1.80 to 5.30, stockers feeders 2.60 to 3.40. hogs 20000 steady to higher with mixed butchers 6.40 to 6.52, good heavy 6.50 to 6.82, rough heavy 6.10 to 6.40, light 6.80 to 6.85. sheep 18000 steady at 3.20 to 6.00.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Tigher
Real Estate Transfers at 88 and 90 Exchange Street Sale
The two story store building at No 88 and 90 Exchange Street was sold by owners Henry Ohlendorf and A H Miller to Henry Otto of Florence for 8950 dollars.
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Exchange Street
Henry Ohlendorf
A. H. Miller
Henry Otto
Florence
Increase in Population Parents Welcome Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Arthur Shrove announce the birth of a baby daughter. The new arrival brings joy to the family and expands their household.
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Mrs
Arthur Shrove
Chila's 50cc Sailor Hats at E. and W. Clearing Sale
Chila offers 50cc sailor hats for 25e at the E and W Clearing Sale. Likely a local auction item with early listing details. Buyers should note price and location.
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Chila
Thieves Steal Belting and Brass from Local Yard
Police pursue a spate of thefts targeting threshing machine outfits at the Illinois Central freight house and nearby yard. Belting, brass fittings, whistles, injectors and oil cups vanished after two incidents blamed on a well informed thief or crew. Investigators think the same firm supplied the targets, with further developments expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
Bergman & Hanke
van Buren and
Spring Streets
Henney-Globe Band to Play at State Fair in Fresport
Frank B. Harris reports a telegram from Chicago announcing the Henney-Globe band has been selected to perform at the state fair. Jas. E. Taggart, a state legislature representative and Stephenson county fair president, is praised for aiding the group. A concert is set for tomorrow night at Taylors Park at 8:15 with a program of marches, overtures, and dances.
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Frank B. Harris
Chicago
Henney-Globe
Jas. E. Taggart
Fresport
Taggart
Illinois
Stephenson County
Taylor’s Park
Oakmant
Aia
CUETO
Tabs Lasey
Lan
Eichenburg
Jin Aly McCoy
City Pays $2 Per Day for Stone Crusher Labor
The city advertises laborer work at the stone crusher with wages of two dollars per day. Applicants are urged to apply, noting the job’s location and daily pay. The notice reflects municipal employment opportunities and wage standards of the period.
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City
Embury church society meeting hosted by Mrs Llewellyn
The Woman's Home Missionary society of Embury church will meet with Mrs. F. E. Llewellyn at 26 Douglas Avenue tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to bring their dues.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of
Embury Church
F. E. Llewellyn
Douglas Avenue
Nee jigee shirts sale at EB WI clearing event
A brief sale note reports Nee jigee shirts priced around $1.17 in the EB WI clearing sale. The fragment mentions $1.50 and $2.00 shirts as comparison, indicating significant discounting at the event.
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EB. Wi
Mayor in clash over Freeport street upgrades
In a long council session Mayor Dittmar sparred with Aldermen Lonergan and McGovern over planned macadamizing of West Street and Oak Place. Lonergan condemned the process as haphazard while McGovern warned the city cannot afford new improvements this year. The council approved macadam plans despite objections, citing worker livelihoods and project timing.
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Dittmar
Lonergan
McGovern
West Street
Oak Place
Freeport
Harrington
Board of Local Improvements
Bik Street
Empire Street
Harden
Steffen
Dorman
Chicago Street
Ilinois Central Railroad
Bauscher
William Ascher
Clement Authority on Canadian Lands
Land investment praise from William Clement promoting Canadian lands. He offers guided tours for prospective buyers every Tuesday, claiming to have made Canada famous in this region.
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Clement
Canada
William Clement
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Exchange Ate
Mechanic St
Ill
Royal Club Fit
Joseph Emmert Oruccist
Hlinois
Hollister & Barrett
Jewelers
Opticians
Stephens, St., Freeport, Til
Daily Journal
Dustman
Weather Forecast
State Fair Band
James E. Taggart
Henney- Globe Band
Shrine Meeting
Capernaum Shrine No. 4
Alderman Lonergan
Govern
Council
North Dakota
C. D. Knowlton
Court House
Charles D. Knowlton
Larage
Stephenson St
North
Galena Ave
Henrietta
Gchmidt YY Achlin Pfeiffer Ailor Clothier
Little & Co
C,h, Little & Co
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
Man
Glengarry
Eben
Holden
Spenders
W.j.young &Co
German Bank
C. F. Hildreth
Hillmes
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