4 O Clock P M Strike Spreads in New York
A morning strike on the Second Avenue line in Brooklyn spreads to the Eighth and Sixth avenues with only motormen on the latter line. Officials say 50 to 90 percent of surface cars operate. An explosion damaged Fifth Avenue elevated pillars near 35th Street. trains resume. Twenty-two strike leaders arrested. sixteen charged with conspiracy placed in the grand jury.
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Brooklyn
New York
Second Avenue
Eighth
Sixth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
35Th Street
Brooktyx
Mary Ann Ansell Hanged for Poisoned Cake Murder
London July 19 Mary Ann Angell convicted of murdering her sister an inmate of an insane asylum by sending her poisoned cake was hanged today at St Albans in a special execution authorities said the act was premeditated and cruel as the sentence was carried out in the prison yard
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London
Mary Ann Angell
St. Albans
San Salvador in state of siege due to revolutionary plots
Washington dispatch reports Consul Jenkins cables that San Salvador is under siege amid revolutionary plotting, signaling escalating instability and possible government clampdown. The advisory frames the situation as a coup atmosphere, with international concern regarding the region’s political turmoil.
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Washington
Jenkins
State Department
San Salvador
Secretary Alger Resigns Plans Effect Upon President
Washington July 19 Special Secretary of War Alger has tendered his resignation to take effect at the pleasure of the president. The move comes as a surprise to officials and follows ongoing policy discussions at the War Department. Prior to his departure, Alger oversaw reforms and modernization efforts within the department.
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Wasnxaron
Secretary of War
Alger
Shamrock Wins Trial Race Against Britannia Off Cowes
At Cowes on July 19 the Shamrock led the Britannia by a half length at 10 12 a.m. The wind faded then revived, allowing the Shamrock to extend her lead while alternate calms and breezes continued. The Britannia was signaled that the Prince of Wales had an engagement in London and the race was to be deemed over as he returns to Portsmouth. The Shamrock finished fifteen minutes ahead after turning back.
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Cowes
Specia
Shamrock
Britannia
South Sea
Prince of Wales
London
Portsmouth
Street car strike persists with irregular service
Cuevenano July 19 special reports little change in the street car strike this morning with no violence. Day cars run at irregular intervals on all lines. Six hundred longshoremen who struck yesterday at the Erie docks remain out and several vessels unable to unload cargo.
Maccabees Elect Officers in Port Huron
D P Harkey was elected supreme commander of the Knights of the Maccabees. George J Siegel of Buffalo was elected supreme record keeper. Major Boynton becomes chairman of the committee on appeals on the board of trustees with the title past commander.
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Maccabees
Port Huroy
Mich
D. P. Harkey
The
Knights of the Maccabees
George J. Siegel
Buffalo
Major Boynton
Board of Trustees
Epworth League to Open Convention in Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts Epworth League from July 18 with a 7500 seat tent on the court house grounds and a goal of about 50 000 attendees. Homes officials report lodging for 45 000 while corridors of the state capitol act as state assignment booths for delegations arriving by train or car. California leads a strong bid to host next year with San Francisco expected to press its claim at the Denison hotel.
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Epworth League
Indianapolis
Indianaports
Ind
Court House
Homes Committee
State Capitol
Capitol
Chicago
Committee On Homes
California
San Francisco
The
Denison
Prosperity of the Maccabees in Port Huron convention
The triple convention of the Maccabees in Port Huron reports strong growth and finances. Supreme Tent membership 162252 plus Michigan Great Camp 75261 and Ladies of the Maccabees 96255 brings total Knights and Ladies to 333,768, up 80218. Benefits paid total 11576422 with $8570000 by Supreme Tent. death rates near six and four per thousand. last year expenses 1.29 per capita. surplus 587103 invested in bonds and 205000 cash on hand. An amendment proposes rerating pre 1895 members with lighter assessments.
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Port Huron
Mich
the Maccabees
Supreme Tent
Supreme Hive
Uniform Bank
Canada
Michigan
Knights
Ladies of the Maccabees
Supreme
Social Life Highlights at Moersch Thirtieth Anniversary
The Moersch couple, married thirty years, hosted a large teeming gathering at their Hardin Street home with flowers lights and music by Lewis Moersch. Both active in Grand Army circles, John A Davis post member and Woman's Relief corps officer, they recall John’s Civil War service and a life of work at Sanford Rowell and Wilbur Lumber. The event included games dancing and gifts, with neighbors praising their hospitality.
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John Moersch
Lizzie Glosser
Wilhelm Wagner
Moersch
Hardin Street
Lewis
Lewis Moersch
Grand Army
John A. Davis Post
Woman’s Relief Corp
John
14Th Illinois Cavalry
Germany
Freeport
Sanford & Rowell Lumber Company
Wilbur Lumber Company
West
Dakota
Mrs Moersch
Weather forecast for Illinois
Illinois forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with continued warm conditions and southerly winds across the region.
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Illinois
Uniformity of School Books Convention At Sycamore
The DeKalb County Directors association met in Sycamore with representation from every township and district. County Superintendent L M Gross leads a yearlong push for uniform textbooks as publishers vie to win adoption. Fifteen major houses plus others are present. decisions on book selections will be announced at the end of the lengthy convention. Will Wagner is in Chicago on business.
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Sycamore
The Sick List Reports Mrs. Washburn Ill
The Sick List notes Mrs. I. T. Washburn is sick and in poor health. Mr. Louella Skinner will be taken to the hospital again tomorrow for another operation. Her condition is described as critical.
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I. T. Washburn
Louella Skinner
Play Ball at Marengo
Freeport traveled to Marengo today for a baseball game against the Marengo team.
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Marengo
Hats at half price at new purllipery store Bre yalw
All trimmed and untrimmed hats are half price at the new purllipery store E Bre yalw 163 Blophatenty St. The OCR text is unclear but indicates a sale event at a hat shop opening.
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Puillipery
Friday Night Cinch Club Event At Fair Home
Burkhart south of town hosted a Friday Night Cinch Club gathering. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Fair will entertain the group Friday evening. Joe Linder hosted a birthday picnic today for friends honoring his birth anniversary.
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J. F. Fair
Joe Linder
Senator Aspinwall Secures Insurance Claim for Widow
Savanna Times reports Senator Aspinwall traveled from Rock Island to aid the widow of William Whittman of JoDaviess County. Whittman, a Woodmen lodge member, was killed while mining in Colorado. Aspinwall appeared before the Modern Woodmen board, pleaded for the widow and two children, and the full claim of 3000 dollars was approved.
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Savanna
Senator Aspinwall
Rock Island
Wm. Whittman
JoDaviess
Woodman Lodge
Whittman
Colorado
Modern Woodmen
Reward Offered For Stolen Horses From Bangasser Farm
Officials have not yet traced the team of six to seven year old black mares stolen from Frank Bangasser's barn, 34 miles south of Freeport, on July 17 1899. The thief is believed to be a professional horse thief. A $50 reward is offered for the capture of the thief and return of the horses. Address all information to J M Fox Sheriff Freeport Illinois.
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Frank Bangasser
Freeport
J. M. Fox
Ill
American Blood and Nerve Remedy Sold in Spain Visitor
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken S C suffering back pain. After using Electric Bitters he reports total pain relief and praises the remedy for liver kidney blood and nerves. One bottle 50 cents guaranteed by Emmert Burrell druggists.
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R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S. C
America
All
Emmert & Burrell
Ingenious locomotive air hood protects engineers
George Jobson of London has invented and patented a hood around the locomotive lookout window to shield engineers from flying missiles while preserving the air flow from the locomotive’s air system. The device uses an opposing current of air to ward off particles and debris during operation.
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George Jobson
London
England
DeKalb Editors Learn Street Fair Details and Floats
Senator Dan Hunt and Clinton Rostette met DeKalb officials to discuss street fair operation and purchasing Freeport’s floats. Mayor Baumgarten and C W Harden provided info on fair logistics and parade equipment.
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Dan Hunt
Clinton Rosette
DeKalb
Freeport
Baumgarten
C. W. Harden
Bicycle trust formation eyed. Stover plant may be sold
Hon D C Stover has gone to New York City after a telegram announced a bicycle trust forming with forty million dollars capitalization. The syndicate is reported ready to buy the Stover plant.
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D. C. Stover
New York City
Bicycle Trust
Stover
Burglary Attempts On Cottonwood Street Fail
Burglars tried to enter the homes of John Becker and Henry Goetz on Cottonwood street last night but were frightened away in both cases, according to local police reports.
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John Becker
Henry Goetz
Cottonwood Street
Bergman and Dickes Buy Bus Barn for $10000
A. Bergman and Louis Dickes purchased the bus barn building owned by Mrs. J. H. Crane for ten thousand dollars. The transaction confirms the transfer of the property to the two buyers and notes the seller as Mrs. J. H. Crane.
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A. Bergman
Louis Dickes
J. H. Crane
George Smith Transfers Bill of Sale for Cigar Store
George Smith signs over a bill of sale to Harden & Tice for his cigar store known as the old Jacob Krohn stand, formalizing the transfer of ownership and property rights.
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George Smith
Harden & Tice
Jacob Krohn
Attachments Issued On Bakery Stock Sale
E S Brown Casper Nehus Hill and Son along with other creditors attach the stock of goods at Wiley bakery, securing claims and initiating formal attachment proceedings against the business assets.
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E. S. Brown
Casper Nehus
Hill & Son
Wiley Bakery
Lyons Team Beats Duth Nine 9 to 6 in Afternoon Tilt
Charley Lyons' baseball squad defeated Fred Duth's nine yesterday afternoon by a 9 to 6 score, highlighting strong hitting and clutch pitching throughout the game.
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Charley Lyons
Fred Duth
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An old advert claims a frightful blunder causes burns scrapes and bruises and promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the world’s best remedy. It says it cures old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions and offers a guaranteed cure for 25 cents a bottle, sold by Emmert and Burrell.
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Emmert & Burrell
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Garnet Geer
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Florence Munn
Emily Heard
Boasia Bast
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Helen Read
Mabel Cramer
Mamie Stoskopf
Florence Stoskopf
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Adde Saxby
Charles Saxby
J. D. McCaughtry
George
DeKalb County Directors’ Association
Will Wagner
Wilkins’ Studio
State Bank
Tu State Bank
Burkhart
Nettie Hartgens
Albert Hartgen
Stephenson County
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Lliam Issexuutu
E. Bengston
My Eveler
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Reeport
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