Weather Grows Clear Across Midwest States
The Associated Press reports Illinois will be generally fair with cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday. Iowa follows with cooler conditions in the extreme southeast and warmer Saturday in the west. Wisconsin also plans generally fair skies with slightly cooler conditions tonight in the south and east and warmer conditions Saturday.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinoia
Iowa
Wisconsin
Notification of Bryan Non-Partisan Presidential Notification
Lincoln Neb July 31 The notification ceremonies for Mr Bryan’s nomination will be strictly nonpartisan. There will be no parade of marching clubs. Invitations go to Nebraska state and city officers adjoining states and citizens to attend the event.
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Lincoln
Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Nebraska
Powder Explosion Destroys Town In West Virginia
Hartington West Virginia July 31 Associated Press reports a powder house blast at Stafford mining town injuring several people and destroying nearly every house. About 200000 dollars in property damage resulted from the explosion of 100 kegs of powder. cause is unknown.
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Associated Press
Hartington
W. Va
Stafford
Strike Seems Probable Over Lackawanna Rail Troubles
Scranton Pa July 31 President Truesdate refused conference with switch men over Lackawanna railroad troubles. Grandmaster Hawley of the Switchmen union said a strike declaration seems inevitable.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Truesdate
Switchmen
Lackawanna
Grandmaster Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Man Kills Himself and Two Daughters in Gas Tragedy
In Cranston Rhode Island Leonard Hendricks aged 38 or 41 kills himself and two young daughters with gas while wife absent. A note to Mis Hendricks expresses hope she finds a better husband.
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Associated Press
Cranston
R. I
Leonard Hendricks
Hendricks
Brighton Beach Racing Association Indicted for Aiding Gamblers
New York July 31 The Brighton Beach Racing Association which closed its meet on Wednesday was indicted by a grand jury on charges of aiding gamblers to violate anti gambling laws.
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Brighton Beach Association
Associated Press
New York
Brighton Beach Racing Association
Grand
Midsummer Trade Quiet Across Markets
Dispatches to the Dun a Review indicate a midsummer slowdown in many lines with a gradual tilt toward higher prospects for fall and winter trade.
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Associated Press
New York
Dun
Dixon Rock River Assembly Opens Twenty-First Season
The Dixon Rock River Assembly opens its twenty-first season with a star lineup. The Dixon Marine band performs at 1 pm in the park followed by an auditorium program headlined by President Moore. Gov. J Frank Hanly speaks on The Spirit of Democracy and Bishop Quayle headlines Sunday. Billie Sunday speaks Monday. Daily sessions run 8 am to 10 pm with national figures planned. W G Thrall coordinating reporting.
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Dixon
Rock River Assembly
Middle West
Dixon Marine Band
Moore
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Bishop Quayle
Billie
Rock River
Freeport
W. Gardner Thrall
W. G.T
Polo Trio Takes Morning Drive to Freeport
Mr and Mrs George Dick and daughters Elizabeth Middlekauf and Louella Middlekauf of Polo traveled to Freeport in Mr Dick's car. The group made the ninety minute trip over fairly good roads this morning and returned to Polo this afternoon.
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George Dick
Elizabeth Middlekauf
Louella Middlekauf
Polo
Freeport
Mr. Dick
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Sell Easy
Mr A A Felton of Harriaville says the Dr Kings New Life Pills are just exactly right after years of use. The pills relieve without discomfort and are cited as a remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria. 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Dr. King
New Life
A. A. Felton
Harriaville
Jos. Emmert's
Thomas Killoran Dies At His Post Gatekeeper at Stephenson Street Crossing
Thomas Killoran a long time Illinois Central gate tender at the Stephenson street crossing in Freeport died Thursday afternoon at 5 30 o'clock from heart trouble aggravated by heat. He had been in poor health four months and had intended to retire. His son Thomas M. Killoran spoke with him shortly before his death. a mail car stop signal prompted responders to his shanty where he lay unresponsive. Dr. Fair declared death, and inquest findings cited natural causes with heat as contributory. He was born December 23 1842 in County Sligo Ireland and lived in La Salle Lostant and Freeport before joining the Illinois Central and serving at Stephenson street. He was a member of St. Mary's and the Modern Woodmen of America.
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Thomas Killoran
Illinois Central
Stephenson Street
Northwestern Railroad
Killoran
Thomas M. Killoran
James Stewart
Robert Paden
Northwestern
Dr. Fair
Mr. Killoran
Thomas Killoran, Jr
Sligo
Ireland
America
St. Louis
United States
la Salle
Mary E. Ryan
la Sale
Lostant
Freeport
St. Mary's
Modern Woodmen of America
Funeral Plans For Local Railroad Worker At Freeport
The obituary notes the death of a Freeport railroad worker with survivors including wife Mary and son Thomas Jr. of 123 Carroll St. The deceased’s siblings and relatives live in Washington Pa, Streator, La Salle, and Ottawa. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. at the family home and at St Mary’s church, time to be set after confirming with his brother.
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Hit
Mary
Killoran
Thomas, Jr
Agnes
Nellie
Loretta
Freeport
Carroll Street
Wiliam
Michael
Washington
Streator
Shatley
Walker
Hilton
la Salle
Duncan
Anna Killoran
Cullen
Ottawa
St. Mary’s Church
A Fine Promotion for Freeport Express Agent
Joseph H. Johnson, longtime Freeport local agent of the United States Express, is promoted to route agent with headquarters in Aberdeen South Carolina. He leaves for his new field after a conference with T. E. McDonald and will move from Freeport eight years of service marked by strong business growth and local regard. Johnson, son of Richard and Mrs. Johnson, is active in the Elks Cherry Camp M W A and First M E Church.
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Joseph H. Johnson
United States Express Company
Aberdeen
S. C
Mr. Johnson
Freeport
T. E
Richard Johnson
Douglas Avenue
Elks’ Lodge
Cherry Camp
M.eb, Church
Fine Is Probable for G A R Members Without Posts
Commander Fred Held of the local G A R post received a letter from Department Commander J Rosenbaum of Chicago. He asks for names of old soldiers wearing the G A R button who are not in good standing or not members of any post. Violating the order rules carries a fine of 10 to 400 dollars. The letter urges non affiliated veterans to join a post at once. The law also covers United Spanish War Veterans and Veterans of the Army of the Philippines.
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Fred Held
G. A. R. Post
J. Rosenbaum
Chicago
G. A. R. Becoms
United Spanish War Veterans
Army of the Philippines
STOVER WILL CASE SET FOR HARD FOUGHT BATTLE
Affiants Port er S Stover and May Stover Winger sue to set aside the will of their father D C Stover. Attorneys chosen for defendants include J A Crally O R Zipt of Freeport and Cal Seyster of Oregon. Over a million dollars involved.
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Porter S. Stover
May Stover Winger
D. C. Stover
J. A. Crally
O. R. Zipt
Freeport
Cal. Seyster
Oregon
Kent correspondent questions bridge construction costs
The Kent correspondent notes in the Pearl City News that the Journal discussed higher bridge costs. He asks why Stephenson county the highway commission and board of supervisors do not let contracts through the state highway commission to save money for taxpayers, and he suggests the bridges cost too much.
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Kent
Pearl City News
Journal
Stephenson County
Highway Commission and
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Ten-pound baby boy born to Charles Fishburn couple
A ten pound baby boy arrived at the home of Charles Fishburn and wife on Apple street increasing the local population and bringing joy to the household.
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Charles Fishburn and
Apple Street
Arnica Salve Praise from Chapel Hill Resident
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina hails SBucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world It cured a felon on his thumb and always heals any sore burn or wound used at Jos Emmert's drug store for 25 cents
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Sbucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Jos
Freeport Officer Nabs Horse Thief Toplinger
Officer Charles Vick arrested Gus Toplinger in Freeport after Browntown liveryman T W Stover and Gratiot’s Dan Leary traced a horse theft. Toplinger, identified by witnesses, confessed and was taken to Browntown for trial. $2.75 found on him. Authorities suspect a repeat offender with prior crimes.
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Charles Vick
Gus Toplinger
Browntown
Wis
Vick
T. W. Stover
Dan Leary
Gratiot
Hveryman
James Benson
Toplinger
Stover
Leary
Johnson Factory
Freeport
Wisconsin
Sherlock Holmes
Institute Lodge at Warren Formed by George Washington Legion
A party of twenty five members from George Washington Legion No 2088 went to Warren to install a new lodge. S S Smith district manager instituted the legion which started with thirty two members. The Freeport team then took charge and two were chosen for initiation. The gathering ended with refreshments dancing and late departures as the party returned to Freeport at 2 o clock after an enjoyable evening.
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George Washington Legion
National Protective Legion
Warren
S. S. Smith
Legion
Freeport
Illness Updates From Brewster Apartments
Mrs. D. E. Plasch fell ill at her Brewster apartments and was reported improved later. John Arthur remained in critical condition this morning. Leonard Stoskopf was noted as considerably improved over yesterday.
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D. E. Plasch
The
Brewster
John Arthur
Leonard Stoskopf
Charter Filed for Freeport Vinegar Company Incorporators Named
Articles of incorporation recorded in the circuit court. Capital stock set at 2500 dollars. Incorporators listed as Frank EK. Furst QO. R. Zipf and Mr. Dildine.
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Freeport Vinegar Company
Frank EK. Furst
QO. R. Zipf
Mr. Dildine
Wisconsin Couple Married at Embury Church
Miss Blanch E. Storry and William Stoller of Belleville Wisconsin were wed at 10 30 this morning in the Embury church parsonage by Rev Ray C Harker in a quiet ceremony attended by family members.
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Wisconsin
Blanch E. Storry
William Stoller
Belleville
Wis
Embury Church
Ray C. Harker
Biscuit Recipe Note Mentions Cold Medal Flour
A brief fragment references using Cold Medal Flour to bake biscuits. The note appears informal and lacks full context or events.
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Joseph Emmert
Stephenson St
Harry Moogk
Adams Street
3D Ward
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Weather Forecast
Lackawanna Road
Dixon Chautauqua
Auto
Illinois
Central
Joseph Johnson
United States Express CO
J. A. Crain
D. R. Zipf
NABS
Browntown, Wis
ING
Gratiot, Wis
Charles D. Knowlton
All
Court House
W.H. Brandt & Co
Galena St
Institute
Resh Brothers Pearcy
Stephenson
CH. Little & CO
C.H. Little & Co
Jungkunz
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Tremnenson St
Otto Wagner
Galena Street
Taylor & Frick
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