Rain Spoils Plans of Sixth Regiment
Springfield IL July 28 The Sixth Illinois Infantry in Camp Lincoln faced a rainy Sunday delaying religious services and the parade Col Kittelsen outlined a packed week of drills and instruction with new recruits assigned to regulars for basic orders Major Tilish of the Fourth US Infantry supervised the training and emphasized officer duties and cooperation The regiment arrived in two trains over the Illinois Central and Chicago and Alton railways with 148 new recruits joining the unit The Moline and Sterling bands linked with the Sixth provided musical support and the unit has a proud record from Cuba and Porto Rico under Major General Miles.
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Springfield
Camp Lincoln
Kittelsen
Ilinois
Tlinois Central
Chicago & Alton Railway
Illinois
Miles
Cuba
Porto Rico
Moline
Sterling Band
Sterling
Sixth Regiment
Sin
Tilisch
Fourth United States Infantry
Tilson
Federal Army
Army
Wealthy Clubman Bride Janet Priest Weds Thomas Reich Jr in New York
Miss Janet Priest step-daughter of George Canfield and former Minneapolis journalist married June 13 in New York City to Thomas Reich Jr a Philadelphia clubman. Priest once acted in His Honor the Mayor at Wallack’s and began as an amateur actress in Minneapolis with a notable drama career.
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Janet Priest
George Canfield
Caxiton
Warren
New York City
Thomas Reicb
Philadelhia
Warren Sentinel
Memorable Day for Health Purifiers and Shoes
A local notice highlights Dr. King’s New Life Pills praised as painless purifiers for headache and biliousness. Promotion mentions Jos. Emimert’s drug store at 22c. Also advertises patent leather and Kid Oxfords at $1.94 and children’s slippers with a Winslow clearing sale. Adéwlw.
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Dr. King
Jos. Emimert
Winslow Clearing Saie
Adéwlw
Life’s other side couple seeks help after long walk to Freeport
A penniless husband and wife Joseph and Mrs Alford, both 25, walked from Minneapolis to Dubuque seeking shelter en route to Freeport. They have 65 cents, worn robes, one epileptic husband, and a sick wife. They were aided at the station then set off on foot after breakfast.
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Freeport
Dubuque
Minneapolis
Joseph Alford
Minnesota
Lena Budget Visitors and Guests Arrive in Town
A string of visitors and guests are noted in Lena with Misses Rose and Anna Sayers from Freeport staying with Mrs. Frank Sloatman. Many residents travel to Chicago, Freeport, Rockford, and Clinton Iowa, visiting relatives and returning home.
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Lena
Rose
Anna Sayers
Freeport
Frank Sloatman
Margaret Welty
Nora
Ded. Snider
Apple River
Frank Quincer
August Rotman
Georgs Boeke
Minneapolis
Chicago
Nora Louch
Harry Welshans
Clara Morris
Zion City
W. Benfer
Kathryn Dodds
Verbeck
Schaghticoke
Myron Holley
Florence Stahl
Helen King
Agatha Snider
Emma Damert
J. M. Cain
Philip Musser
Miles
Morgan Shippee
Bleroy
Mary Stahl
Fred Schulte
Gothenberg
Neb
Philip Berehanke
Lillie Koym
Rockford
Pecatonica
Damert
Dixon
Catherine Reardon
Marengo
B.C. Smith
Luther McGain
Monroe district reports 1198 children in census
The Monroe school census lists 1198 children aged 4 to 20 in the district. The Galena city marshal, found intoxicated on duty, pleaded guilty to police charges and was fined $10 plus costs. Galena saloonkeepers again debate ending free lunches, a costly perk tied to liquor sales, with past failed attempts due to lack of action.
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Monroe
Galena
Remarkable healing claim from Port Byron resident
Amos F. King of Port Byron New York says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a leg sore he suffered over fifty years. He is now eighty five. The product is guaranteed to cure all sores by Joseph Emmert, druggist, price twenty five cents.
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Port Byron
N. Y
Amos F. King
Joseph Emmert
Beeler's Popper and Dorman & Co Offer Seasonal Goods
An ad notes a fine assortment of buggy and pleasure driving gear from Dorman & Co at the Exchange and VanBuren corner. It promotes prices right for the best season and invites calls. Beeler's steam popper offers pure butter for popcorn.
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Dorman & CO
Cor. Exchange
VanBuren
Beeler
Heeler
Caleb Powers Faces Fourth Trial in Goebel Case
Special term of Scott circuit court opens in Georgetown to try Caleb Powers for conspiracy in Gov. William Goebel's murder. Judge J B Robbins to preside. Powers has been convicted twice and sentenced to life, and once to death, in prior trials. The case traces to federal state jurisdiction and Goebel faction influence on juries. Powers’ supporters raised substantial funds with notable donors including Roosevelt Taft Quay and Hanna.
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Georgetown
Scott Circuit Court
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
J. B. Robbins
Graves County
Powers
Peckham
Goebel
Farlan
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Friends of Powers
Jim Howard
Henry Youtsey
William Taylor
Indiana
Grance
Kentucky
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
Quay
Hanna
Long Murder Trial Of Goebel Concludes In 1907
The ongoing case of pledge and complicity in the Goebel murder moves through multiple trials from July 1900 to March 1907. It includes several reversals by the state court of appeals and two life imprisonments before a U S Supreme Court remand and the defendant Powers serving seven years in jail.
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Goebel
Court of Appeals
U. S. Supreme Court
Powers
Birthday of Max Nordau Noted Author and Critic
The famed writer Max Nordau was born July 29, 1849 in Budapest to Jewish parents. He studied medicine, earned his degree in 1872, traveled extensively, practiced in Budapest and Paris, and began his literary career in 1868. His book Art and Artists drew wide attention and he published English translations including Degeneration.
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Max Nordau
Budapest
Arty
Paris
Vienna
Green County Fair Near Breakers in Dispute at Monroe
Green County Agricultural Society directors met in Monroe to resolve clashes over fair policy. Vice president Willis Ludlow threatened resignation amid debates on attractions and advertising. Officers prevailed to pursue broader entertainment, including vaudeville and a hog barn, with a $325 expense for attractions.
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Green County Agricultural Society
Monroe
Monroe Times
Willis Ludlow
White
McGrath
Ludlow
W. J Knight
Knight
This Date in History Highlights Key Events Across Years
A chronological list notes 1080 Olaf defeated by Swedes at Sticklestadt, 1588 Armada dispersed, 1644 Pope Urban VIII dies, 1788 French fleet to aid Washington, 1854 Danish monarchy proclamation, 1858 composer Schumann dies, 1810 birth, 1884 Culbertson death attempt, 1899 Hague peace conference final sitting, 1900 King Humbert of Italy assassinated at Monza.
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Olaf
Sticklestadt
Pope Urban VIII
Newport
Washington
Robt
Alexander Schumann
Mid-Ocean
William Wirt Culbertson
Kentucky
D. C
the Hague
King Humbert
Italy
Monza
Freeport Case Confirms Doan's Kidney Pills Cure
An 1897 Freeport testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills claims lasting relief from kidney and back pain. Mrs. Elias Church reports severe attacks but says symptoms vanished after use, with a 1907 confirmation of ten years free of trouble. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name.
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Freeport
Doan
Elias Church
Dean
Widney Hills
United States
Doan's
Patent Footwear Ad From Local Merchant
An old advertisement notes Ladies' Patent Tip Oxfords priced around $1.3 with sellers listed as Yice at Sehrmidt Wach lin and Pfeiffer's, indicating a local footwear sale and contact details.
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Yice
Sehrmidt
Wachlin & Pfeiffer
DeVore Piano Ads Offer Low Prices and Easy Terms
DeVore advertises guaranteed quality pianos with no interest payments and a dollar a week plan. He claims direct access to large factories and massive cash buying power to beat local dealers and offer the lowest prices. The copy also promotes sheet music at cost and lists the Freeport address for the piano dealer.
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DeVore
Pelle
DeVere
Jpechely Arulue
United States
Freeport
L. W. Merrin
Sylphania
Forest Echoes
Main St
Winston & Co Clearing Sale of Summer Shoes
Winston and Company announce a clearing sale of summer shoes featuring Ladies and Gentlemen styles in Gerard’s kid, patent leather, or tan. Prices start at four dollars.
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Winston & Co
Bsda&wlw
Schmid Waehlin Pfeiffer's Clearing Sale Footwear
Ladies white canvas oxfords priced at 1.60 and 1.85 go on sale at Schmid Waehlin Pfeiffer's clearing sale. The event features deep discounts and runs through late June.
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Schmid, Waehlin & Pfeiffer
Polo Visitor Compares Milk to Cream in Complaints
A Sterling visitor notes confusion between cream and white substances, while 6-1 remarks that many men in Polo struggle to distinguish varieties of hops from beer, illustrating widespread confusion on a tangential topic.
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Sterling
6-1
Polo
Creany
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Lena Budget
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Beth
Green County Fair
Nature
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ROE
Agricul
Joplin
Highland Park
Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens
Majestic Theatre
Comfortabe
Brentin
Big Clearing Sale
Legins
Stephenson Street
Exchange Street
Cchmidt Tailor
Achilin
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