Strike Threatens by Railroad Men in Elgin Area
Elgin workers of the Aurora Elgin and Chicago line threaten a strike after talks with General Manager W G Arnold and Superintendent J Arthur Doane failed to yield wage increases or improved conditions. Amalgamated Association organizer C O Pratt and local leaders pressed for arbitration options, without success, as meetings warn of possible action within 48 hours and a potential shift to non union labor if a walkout occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin-Belvidere Electric Railway Company
W. G. Arnold
J. Arthur Doane
Chicago
C. O. Pratt
Amalgamated Association of Street and Lhlectric Railway Employees of America
Trades Council Chamber
Aurora, Elgin and Chicago
Pratt
Belvidere Road
Mr. Pratt
Albert Wolcott
J. B. Adair
Ernest Bell
McKiven
Eby
Arnold
Supt. Doane
Arnold Construction Company
R. G. Arnold
Arwin E. Price
W. L. Pierce
Belvidere
H. L. Pattison
Marengo
Preston C. Comstock
The
Daily News
James Lino
Daily Press
Franklin C. Sorn
Daily Courier
Belvidere Company
Just Exactly Right Says Harrisville Man on New Life Pills
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills after years of use. The pills relieve constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort. Available at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville, N
Jos. Emmert’s
Local Lena Notes Bright Social Week
Frank Newell returned to Chicago after a Lena visit. Mrs. Charles O Piper hosted a party for Beth and Lois Kennedy visiting from Sterling. Marion King visited Pearl City at W H Goodrich's home. Miss Amy Puterbaugh of Lanark stayed with F J Harris. Mildred Halladay hosted a dozen friends and plans a granite shower at Hotel Phoenix for her wedding to Dr A T Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Frank Newell
Chicago
Charles O. Piper
Beth
Lois Kennedy
Amy Puterbaugh
Lanark
F.J. Harris
Mildred Halladay
Miss Halladay
A. T. Roas
Hotel Phoenix
J. O. Dunn
C. L. Nelson
Freeport
D. T. Gishwiller
Rockford
Carl Kiplinger
Roland Houser
Dakota
C. P. Leitzell
Mias Lenore Howe
Osceola
Iowa
John Kauffman
A. C. Howe
C. F. Lewitz
Henry Kempel
Kent
Margaret Shelley
Will Doll
Rockford Names Receiver for Illinois Stationery Plant
Rockford July 22 Mark C Rasmussen of the Chicago Credit Men's association was appointed temporary receiver of the Illinois Stationery Company after a friendly suit by H O Hanson. Rasmussen took charge yesterday morning and a notice was posted on the South Main street plant door. Management remains unchanged as Waterman reports continued operations. Cash shortages and creditor demands for small bills prompted the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Mark C. Rasmunssen
Chicago Credit Men’s Association
Illinois Stationery Company
Cook County
H. O. Hanson
Rasmussen
South Main Street
Waterman
Taft flag flies in Lincoln after nominating night
Lincoln Nebraska July 21 high above electric wires the Taft banner once torn by Democrats was today flung to the breeze over the traction company. Mr Bryan spent the day delivering brief campaign speeches by phonograph after earlier making speeches on competing records.
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Lincoln, Neb
Taft
Bryan
Elgin Saloons Win Later Hours Ordinance
Elgin saloons gain a new hour of extension to 11 pm starting July 30 after a city council vote and pending mayoral signature. The Elgin Liquor Dealers' association framed the ordinance, and saloon operators celebrate the long sought change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elgin Liquor Dealers’ Association
Price
Will Insure Against Stork Visits in Detroit
Detroit July 21 Insurance against visits by Cupid or the stork is sought in an application to the state insurance department. The commissioner, after study, classifies the proposal as casualty insurance. He reasons that such events may bring expense and misfortune, justifying coverage.
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Detroit
Cupid
Aylward Leads for Governor at Wisconsin Democratic Meet
Delegates to the Wisconsin state Democratic convention arrive tonight for a platform adoption. John A. Aylward of Madison, a gubernatorial candidate, is expected to be endorsed. William H. Graebner and Burt Williams of Ashland are discussed for the second spot.
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Aylward
Milwaukee
Mason
John A. Aylward
Madison
William H. Graebner
Burt Williams
Ashland
Death in Lodgeroom: Odd Fellow Secretary Found Dead
Erwin Withey, secretary for a Springfield lodge of Odd Fellows, was found dead on a Bible in the lodgeroom of the Springfield Odd Fellows hall. He had been missing overnight and died by carbolic acid suicide.
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Springfield
Erwin Withey
Lodges of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Electric Bitters Endorsed by North Carolina Credible User
C M Harden of Silver City NC praises Electric Bitters as unbeatable for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. He claims it excels for chills malaria and lame back with a guaranteed sale at Joy Emmerit's drug store priced 50c.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Joy
Emmerit
Fred E Sterling Appeals for Stephenson County Support
Fred E Sterling, Republican candidate for Secretary of State, appeals to Stephenson county Republicans for neighborly backing. He cites Winnebago counties historic support for regional nominees and contrasts Rose’s long incumbency with his own bid, criticizing state expense and campaign practices. Sterling signs from Rockford Illinois dated July 21 1908.
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Stephenson County
Winnebago
Stephenson
Smith D. Atkins
Winnebago County
Homer F. Aspinwall
Freeport
Hitt
Rockford
Douglas Pattison
I Ilinois
Rose
Illinois
Secretary of State
Licenses to be Required for Illinois Rivers
H M Cohen president of the Illinois fish commission reports notices from the board insisting on payment of license fees under the 1904 fish law for Illinois rivers. The law is being tested in the state Supreme Court, and until a ruling is made, the commission will enforce full observance. Read the Journal's want column.
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H. M. Cohen
Illinois Fish Commission
Board of Fish Commissioners
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Don’t Carry a Yoke Bank Ad Urges Saving
A vintage bank advertisement promotes financial independence by saving money. It emphasizes relief from drudgery, opportunity to better oneself, and invites deposits of $1 and upward at the Savings Department of the State Bank of Freeport in Illinois.
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Ilse
Railroad to Aid Forests in Wisconsin Conference Planned
Northwestern railroad officials will meet Wisconsin authorities in August at Antigo and Ironwood to discuss forming an auxiliary police force from track crews to help protect timber. Forester E M Griffith spearheads the effort, aiming to shield headwaters in Vilas Forest Oneida Langlade counties and promote forest conservation across the state and possibly the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Griffith
Pacific Northwest
Wisconsin
Vilas
Forest
Oneida
Langlade
Remedy That Does Heal Says Mrs Pierson
Mrs. B R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing long standing threat and lung trouble while other treatments only provided temporary relief. The remedy known for cough cold throat and lung healing is sold at Jos Emmerts drug store in 50c and 1.00 packets with a trial bottle free.
This Date in History Highlights
Key events listed include birth of Anthony Ashley Cooper in 1621 and death of Napoleon II in 1882. 1704 marks Gibraltar’s British attack and capture, 1812 Salamanca victory by British allies, 1853 Montreal’s Victoria Bridge pier start, 1868 Wyoming Territory organization, 1896 Cleveland centennial, and 1904 actor Wilson Barrett’s death.
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Anthony Ashley Cooper
Earl of
Shaftsbury
Gibraltar
Salamanca
Napoleon II
Rome
Victoria Bridge
Montreal
Wyoming Territory
Cleveland
Ohio
Wilson Barrett
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Ilinois Stationery Company
Lincoln
Bryan Town
Elgin Saloons
Fred. Sterling
SECRE
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Bago County
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Fred E. Sterling
RockFord, Ill
Journal
Want
New York
LEY & Whea
Hotel Metro
Pole
Stephenson Street
C. F. Hildreth
Phonograhs Records
Needles Sheet Music
the Cable Co. Pianos
Geo. A. Stemm
Galena St. Opp. N. Y. House
the Manufacturers’ Outlet Store’s
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Ginghams Eddystone
Toc Zephyrettes
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