Historic Rail Schedule Details From Early Midwest Route
Train times show arrivals and departures between Freeport and Chicago with services for No. 6 and No. 8, features like buffet parlor cars on Nos. 200 202 204 and cafe service on Nos. 906 208, connections at Rockford Belvidere and Beloit for numerous destinations, agent JOHN F. DALY noted.
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Chicago
Freeport
Zila
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Maple Leaf Route Schedules and Connections
Train and passenger services on the Maple Leaf Route are outlined with arrivals and departures. Westbound freights carry passengers while expressing routes link Rock Island Freeport Milwaukee Janesville Madison and connections to Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North and South Dakota. Through baggage handling and interurban connections are noted with agents W Nee sek and J P Emer listed.
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Rock Teland and
Daven- Popbirsccces Cvereens
Pees Ohtexgo
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Janesville
Madison
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B. Sweatt
Sister Dailey Reunion Spurred by Police Hunt in Canada
John Dailey of Chicago traced his sister Mary Teresa Dailey adopted as Mary Mahon in Guelph Canada after a 20 year search aided by Captain O’Tirion. The family, once separated by fate, reunited in Buffalo with the mother, who had placed Mary in a convent as a child.
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Chicago
Buffalo No
John Dailey
North Clark Street
O'Tirion
Mary Teresa Dailey
Mahon
Guelph
Canada
Dailey
Buffalo
Miss Dailey
Convent of the Sacred Heart
John Yatley
Guelph Canada
Parrick Hartnett
Paisley Street
Mary Mahon
Miss Mahon
Labor fights the Speaker in Illinois district race
Danville Illinois July 18 F N Nockels secretary of the Chicago Federation of Labor plans to open a fight against Uncle Joe Cannon for reelection. The labor element will back Clinton Bell Democrat. The AFL will visit the eighteenth district this fall with speakers to drive Cannon into retirement due to alleged labor indifference in the recent Congress.
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Danville
F. N. Nockels
Chicago Federation of Labor
Joe Cannon
Nockels
Clinton Bell
American Federation of Labor
Tnele Joe
Congress
Wanted Good Competent Girl for General Housework
Wanted a reliable competent girl for general housework in a small two person family. Apply at 224 West Street to F A Read. T 113dl1lw.
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West St
F. A
Read
Forreston Rail Schedule Update
Forreston Daily except Sunday timetable shows departures at 10:00 am and 4:40 pm with arrivals at 2:20 pm and 10:10 pm respectively and notes service to Forreston.
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Forreston
Rockford and Interurban Schedules and Connections
The Rockford and Interurban Railway issued weekday and Sunday timetables from Freeport to Rockford with cars at 6 36 am and every 8 minutes to 9 85 pm, last car 11 pm. Rockford departures start 6 am on even hours to 11 pm. travel time Freeport to Rockford 1 hr 20 min. Connections available to Beloit Janesville Belvidere Elgin Aurora Chicago. agent WM. NE ESE listed.
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Freeport
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Belvidere
Elgin
Aurora
Chicago
WM. NE Ese
The Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Distribution
The Daily Journal is delivered to every part of the city including uptown downtown and residential blocks. Subscribers receive timely local news weather and public notices with door to door service and flexible delivery options.
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the Daily Journal
Cannon to Campaign in an Auto
Uncle Joe Cannon shows a high powered seven seat automobile for use in his campaign. The license application indicates a prosperous campaign and the car is described as the safest type available for his needs.
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Cannon
Springfield
Uncle Joe
Unele Joe
Miner at Ogedra No 14 Injured in Mining Accident
Harrisburg reports John Morris a machine man at Ogedra mine No 14 was caught in a running machine. He suffered fatal injuries including crushed leg and severe body and head wounds. The accident occurred with the machine on full speed and the victim died before aid arrived.
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Harrisburg
John Morris
Ogedra Mine No 14
Death of Major Walter Carlin in Jerseyville
Major Walter Carlin brother of former Governor Thomas Carlin of Illinois died suddenly in Jerseyville on July 18 from heart disease as he rose from bed. He was a veteran army officer.
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Carlin
Jerseyville
Ill
Walter Carlin
Thomas Carlin
Minois
Appeal for funds urged to aid Democratic farmer vote
Lincoln July 18 Bryan and Kern issue a joint appeal asking farmers to contribute to a national campaign fund to restore the Democratic party to power and boost agriculturists’ returns. The letter invites subscriptions from modest to large gifts and respects donors’ publication preferences. John E. Lath of Indiana attends, and Bryan expresses sympathy with labor planks though he notes no cabinet level labor department is in the platform.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Kern
Democratic Party
John E. Lath
Indiana
Lincoln Central Labor Union
Department of Labor
Miss Roosevelts Birthday Celebrated at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay N Y July 18 Today marks the birthday of Ethel Roosevelt daughter of President Roosevelt A gaiety filled celebration is planned at Sagamore Hill with a party for Miss Roosevelt and invited friends The president will join the dancing on the veranda and help make the evening lively It is anticipated Miss Roosevelt will debut in Washington society this coming season
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Ethel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Miss Roosevelt
Washington
Balloon tests at Fort Myer spur $1,000,000 aeronautics push
Washington July 17 Brigadier General James Allen chief signal officer and the board of ordnance and fortifications will urge Congress to appropriate one million dollars next winter for aeronautics as the nation notes growing interest in flight and rival nations progress.
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Washington
Fort Myer
James Allen
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Congress
Gompers Denies Email Urging Hearst to Back Bryan
In Erie Pennsylvania on July 18 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor denies sending a message to William R Hearst urging the Independence League to support William Jennings Bryan for the presidency.
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Erie
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
William R. Hearst
Independence League
Bryan
Russia Reports 1908 Budget Surplus in Empire Council
Saint Petersburg July 18 The council of the empire discussed the 1908 budget showing a surplus of 87 million dollars in ordinary revenue over ordinary expenditures.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Council of the Empire
Summary of diverse 1900s world events and incidents
Official congress appropriations total 1 008 297 743.50. Marquis Katsura as premier of Japan proclaims peace. Rain disrupts a planned St Paul Shriner parade. The Wolverine gunboat designated for Gary harbor opening July 23. France bans emigration to Brazil amid new rules. The Duke of Westminster pursues the international motor boat cup. St Paul population 225 200 per yearly directory. Bonaparte summoned to Oyster Bay conference. Five destroy steamer Lonutenae and damage shipyard at Lorain. Seven escape Toronto jail. Ark mob in Cat Springs attempts lynching. sheriff stops it. Automobile deemed useless for military use after Pine Plains tests. Elk’s reunion in 1908 at Palestine ends. will meet in Los Angeles July 11, 1900.
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Congress
Marquis Katsura
Japan
St. Paul
Navy Department
Gary
Ind
Brazil
Duke of Westminster
England
Bonaparte
Roosevele
Oyster Tay
Stein
American Ship Building Company
Loran
Ohio
Toronto
Cat Springs
Ark
Jackson
Glenn
Jolson
Pine Plains
N.Y
Pal
Tramp and Woman Debate Drink at the Pump
A distressed tramp begs for a drink from a woman at a pump. The woman refuses both a drink and a bath, leaving the man overheated and unresolved in the street scene.
Unfairness Alleged Over Shoes In Tug Of War At Olympics
United States protests British Police team shoes as heavy with steel rims in tug of war, protest disallowed as Liverpool policemen wore standard gear. British and US teams clash amid bad weather. archery and walking events favor Britain. Track and field scores list United States 31, United Kingdom 29, others lag.
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Lomton
United States
British Olympic Association
Liverpool
London
Metropolitan
Sullivan
J. L. Eisele
New York
George W. Gaidzik
Chicago
Daniels
Hepner
Rich
Brookline
Germany
United Kingdom
Sweden
Greece
Norway
Canada
Australia
Famous Double Brick Wall Saves Greenwich Fire
In Greenwich Connecticut July 18 a double brick wall between the post office and John Ray’s carriage repository defended the business district from a major fire. The blaze began in Moshier’s livery stable and spread to Ray’s carriage house but the wall kept flames from the post office and across Lewis Street. Estimated loss reaches 425000.
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Greenwich
Conn
John Ray
F. D1
Moshier
Ray
Lewis Street
Labor Federations to Combine in Denver Conference
Presidents Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners and Lewis of the United Mine Workers, with their executive boards, agree on a uniform exchange of working cards and outline plans for affiliation. They will decide mutual strike support at a future conference.
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Labor Federations
Denver
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
PT. E H. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Farmer Kills Four Mutte Snakes Near Livestock Well
Moroves Indiana July 18 Pierre Benatre near Hopkins killed four rattlesnakes near his livestock well. One snake had fourteen rattles and a button measuring five feet seven inches. Another had eleven rattles and a button at five feet two inches. The remaining two were just over three feet long each with six rattles and a button.
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Moroves
Ind
Pierre Benatre
Hopkins
Waldorf Astor Named Conservative Candidate for Parliament
Plymouth July 18 The eldest son of William Waldorf Astor is chosen as Conservative candidate for member of parliament at the general elections.
Dressing Within Your Income Like a Berth in a Sleeping Car
A brief fashion note compares dressing on a budget to fitting into a sleeping car berth. The metaphor links frugal styling to compact, efficient use of space and resources.
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Stella
Harper’s Bazar
Letters From a Past Collection Inspire a Quiet Reception
An unnamed successful woman reads letters from a past era to craft intimate love scenes for a reception with friends in her circle. The piece notes nerves about revealing old flames and warns that a man inclined to write such fare should seek a doctor or travel far away.
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Frienhen
Astelig
Julius Chambers
Brooklyn Eagle
Clog Almanacs Enduring in England to Eighteenth Century
Early English usage describes clog almanacs as square wooden blocks with three months on each edge. Days are notched, first day has a patulous stroke, and every seventh day a large notch marks the week. Moon cycles and saints’ festivals are indicated by symbols placed by the notches.
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England
Okt
STOVINK Protects Stoves From Red Hot Heat
A Freeport Hardware Company ad promotes STOVINK as a stove coating that stays on red hot iron without shining. One coat lasts up to 60 days and keeps stoves black. Price is 25 cents with a guarantee.
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Stovink
Freeport Hardware Company
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Stephenson St
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Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
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Aft Law
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W. E. Mackay
Rice
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Stearns & Zips
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Martin Serf
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Galena St
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Heinz
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Hackney
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