Murder in Rockford A jealous husband kills wife
In Rockford Illinois James French a tailor of Italian descent murdered his wife at the corner of North Winnebago and North Streets and shot bystanders before turning a gun on himself. He died after jumping into the Rock River. The coroner’s jury bound him for murder in the first degree without bail.
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Rockrorp
Ill
James French
Alfred Baker
North
Winnebago
North Streets
Orange R. Gorham
M. A. Norton
Winnelsgo Street
Bryan Wade
Winnebago Street
Rock River
French
Rockford
New York
Veterans to Meet at Rockford Reunion Plan
General Rosecrans announces the Society of the Army of the Cumberland will hold its next annual reunion in Rockford Illinois on September 23 and 24. The statement was released from Washington D C on July 19.
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Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Washington, D. C
General Rosecrans
The
Rockford, Ill
Horrible murder on river houseboat near Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia a man named Call on a river houseboat lost his three daughters and a son in a night time ax attack. Etta Robbing, a 24 year old friend of the eldest daughter, killed Carl and Nettie, wounded Lottie who escaped, and fatally cut Grace. The boy hid and survived. The suspect is arrested and believed insane.
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Huntington
W. Va
Call
Etta
Robbing
Carl
Nettie
Lottie
Grace
Closing out Odds and Ends at Very Cheap Prices
A brief notice invites readers to investigate a clearance sale offering a wide range of odds and ends at low prices, suggesting strong value and urgency for shoppers to inspect offerings.
Celebrated White Satin Flour Offered at $1 Per Sack
In the grocery department shoppers are offered Celebrated White Satin Brand flour at one dollar per sack. The ad claims it is the best flour on the market.
Patent Prices for Sacks
A No 1 patent at 95c and a good No 2 patent at 85c per sack are listed. The note records pricing for two patent grades used in sack goods. The terms indicate the higher quality is priced at 95 cents while the second grade is 85 cents per sack.
Boston Coffee Trade Doubles Over Sixty Days
The Boston market for coffee trade has doubled within the last sixty days, signaling a rapid expansion in demand and sourcing. Analysts note strong consumer interest and rising prices amid supply constraints.
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Boston
Alleged Murderer Arrested After Pontiac Row
Bg ADDOCE Pennsylvania July 20 Special George Harnak was arrested and jailed while investigators probe a Pontiac murder he allegedly caused. He says he fled after a drunken quarrel in which he fought three men, one later dying, and he claims he planned to kill himself if given a chance.
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Addoce
George Harnak
Pontiac
Til
Singer
Populist Outlook on Bryan Endorsement Efforts
Bryan supporters in St Louis report confidence they can win endorsement but face stubborn opposition from Taubeneck and other leaders. Senator Jones quietly aids the Democratic wing while Populist editors vow no Sewell support. A direct legislative plank subcommittee will meet to push the objective and the silver convention will draft a Chicago-like platform to avoid Bryan trouble if endorsed.
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Ers
Taubeneck
Jones
Sewell
Bryan
Costly Fire at Ashtabula Hurts Firemen and Destroys Block
A major blaze in Ashtabula Ohio yesterday afternoon swept away half a city block in the business district. Several firemen were badly hurt. Estimated loss ranges from fifty to seventy five thousand dollars. Also included are closing market quotations from Chicago and the Union Stock Yards Journal with cattle hogs and sheep prices and receipts.
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Ashtabula
Union Stock Yards Market
the Drover’s Journal
Governor Foster Visits Madison During West Tour
Louisiana Governor Foster and a party of friends stopped here Saturday night and traveled by a special train to Madison Sunday morning as part of a westward tour.
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Foster
Louisiana
Madison
West
Gold Reserve Shrinks as Treasury Warns of Bond Issue
In Washington on July 20 officials report the gold reserve has fallen to 90,787,000 dollars due to heavy New York engagements. With the president and Carlisle away, officials say another bond issue could follow if demand continues. By noon gold export contracts surpass 2,800,000 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Treasury
President
Carlisle
Weather Forecast for Cuicano Illinois July 20
Partly cloudy with local rains in central and southern portions this afternoon and night. Tuesday fair with winds shifting to westerly.
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Cuicano
Illinois
Notable Daily Movements in Freeport and Nearby
Local residents and visitors are listed in a daily notations roundup. Individuals travel for business or vacation, including J T Schlacks to Chicago and Mrs J Boyer visiting Dakota. The Freeport Bicycle Club reports a $150 loss due to rain, and Leonard Stoskopf pursues foreclosure in circuit court against J M Nichols. A literary program and social events appear at Epworth League and Embury church. Rumors suggest Free Silver Democrats may form a mass convention for state legislature and senate nominations, excluding gold Democrats.
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Embury Church
EF. Courtney
Carroll Street
Soldier's Reunion at Lena Plans 18th Annual Event
The Stephenson County Soldiers and Sailors' Reunion association prepares for its 18th annual reunion at Lena camp ground on Friday August 7. Gen. W G Cochran will deliver the annual address with other prominent speakers and many ex soldiers from a distance expected. Posts from county and nearby areas invited. music will honor the event, aiming to make Lena's day the greatest yet.
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Lena
Stephenson County Soldiers and Sailors’ Reunion Association
W. G.cochran
Department of Ill. G. A. R
Northwestern Saengerbund Meet in Dubuque July 23–27
Northwestern Saengerbund will meet at Dubuque Town July 23 to 27. One round trip fare via Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route. Tickets on sale July 22 to 27, good to return until July 28. For information contact Chicago Great Western Railway agents.
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Northwestern Saengerbund
Dubuque
Chicago Great Western Ry
Maple Leaf
Chicago Great Western Railway
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A. B. Hostetter
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Freeport Bicycle Club
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