Bombing at Madrid Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded
News reports from Madrid say thirty arrests were made after a bombing night as King Alfonso and his bride rode unescorted through the streets. General Wevir was fatally wounded while the death toll rises to twenty with sixty wounded. A bomb fragment struck the king’s chest but was stopped by his Order of Santiago chain. the bomber has been arrested and confessed.
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Madrid
Wevir
Alfonso
Bride
London
Santiago
Congressman's Suicide Shocks Washington
Washington reports Congressman Robert Adams of Pennsylvania shot himself at the Metropolitan Club. He died at 11 30 after being taken to a hospital in the morning. No motive is known for the act. Adams led the Cuban resolutions in the House and was involved in Senate conferences.
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Washington
Robert Adams
Pennsylvania
Metropolitan Club
Adams
House
Senate
Bailey Res introduces bid to expel Kansas Senator Burton
Washington June 1 special report Senator Bailey today introduced a resolution in the committee on privileges and elections for the expulsion of Senator Burton of Kansas. Action went over until Tuesday. Upon the death of Representative Adams the house adjourned.
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Bailey
Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Burton
Kansas
Adams
House
Senate committee votes to remove Smoot from seat
By seven to five the senate committee on privileges and elections declares Senator Smoot not entitled to his seat and moves to bring the issue to a full senate vote in this session.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Cleveland's Friend Dead
Daniel N. Lockwood a noted Buffalo lawyer and former congressman died today He had the honor of nominating Grover Cleveland for mayor governor and president in Buffalo during his career
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Daniel L. Lockwood
Buffalo
N. Y
Daniel N. Lockwood
Congress
Lockwood
Grover Cleveland
New York State
United States
State Republican Convention Set for August 21 in Springfield
The Republican state central committee announced a state convention to be held in Springfield on August 21 in accordance with the new primary law.
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Springfield
Cassatt Denies Resigning Pennsylvania Company President
The Associated Press received a telegram via wireless from President A L Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad stating there is no truth to rumors he will resign the presidency. The message was transmitted from the steamer Amerika and dated June 1.
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New York
Associated Press Today
A. L. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Company
Train in Collision Near Sandusky Injures Engineer
A Buffalo and Pittsburg express on the Lake Shore road crashed into the rear of a freight train at Sandusky Ohio early today. Engineer Wise sustained serious injuries while five mail clerks were slightly hurt. No passengers were harmed.
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Sandusky, O
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Lake Shore Road
Wise
Coal miners and operators adopt scale report in Illinois
The joint convention of coal miners and operators in Illinois adopted the joint scale committee's report without dissent. A two year agreement was drafted and signed, marking a formal settlement announced in Springfield HI on June 1.
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Springfield
Joint Convention of
Coal Miners and Operators of
Illinois
Joint Scale Committee
Amusement park planned for Freeport site with streetcar link
Breinig Park and Construction company plans a Freeport amusement park with $80 000 capital stock half in preferred and half in common shares. The project includes a lake, bandstand, theatre, roller coaster and carousal, powered by Freeport Railway Light & Power with tracks extended to the grounds. Citizens may subscribe to $12 000 in preferred stock with $25 in common per $100 preferred. Groundworks to begin next Monday and park ready for public by July 15.
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HH. L. Breinig
Terre Haute
Ind
Breinig Park and Construction Company
Breinig
A. J. Goddard
Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company
Freeport Street Railway Company
Freeport
A. Jd. Goddard
Goddard
Jrd
East St. Louis
Danville
Decatur
Springfield
Street
McKinley Syndicate
Cedar Rapids
Grace Episcopal Society Stages One-Act Comedy
The Literary and Dramatic Society of Grace Episcopal Church presented A Serious Situation in Mr. Burleigh's Room to a large audience in the K P hall over the State Bank. The cast included Brave Hudson Jack Randolph Ned Burleigh and Miss Hudson with Mrs Walter Schulte and Mrs M Strong among others. A program of arias violin solos and readings preceded the performance followed by an informal dance and plans for officer elections next Thursday.
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Litterary and Dramatic Society of
Grace Church
The
Literary and Dramatic Society of
Grace Episcopal Church
Burleigh
K. of .P. Hall
State Bank
Bate
Brave Hudson
Walter Schulte
Jack Randolph
Fleck
Ned Burleigh
Foster
Shreedy
Don Carnahan
Hudson
Mls
Margaret Strong
Misere
Helen Bowers
Earl Huenkenbier
M. B. Marvin
Mary Rockey
Irene
Truesdell
Two Women Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Rose Dougherty and Josie Hurley were arrested by Assistant Chief J. H. Silk on a disorderly conduct charge after an afternoon dispute at Galena street and South Galena avenue. At Magistrate Bentley’s hearing each paid fines and costs. Dougherty $6.20 total and Hurley $5.20, then were released.
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Rose Dougherty
Josie Hurley
J. H. Silk
Galena Street
South Galena Avenue
Bentley
Jewelry Store Front Undergoing City Improvements
Galena street jeweler A. GC. Wanner extends store room by twenty five feet to alley and adds a modern front and steel ceiling. Wanner is described as a progressive businessman and commits to top quality renovations.
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A. GC. Wanner
Galena Street
Wanner
Japan Preparing Army and Navy for War on China
A Yokohama published German newspaper reported in Victoria B C that Japan is assembling its army and navy in anticipation of war with China two or three years hence.
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America
Europe
Victoria
B. C
Yokohama
Japan
China
Weather outlook for Chicago on June 1
Chicago forecast notes Alnois Fair tonight with cooler conditions in the north. Sunrise is at 4 326 a.m. and sunset at 7 31 p.m.
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Chicago
Alnois
Market Report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards Brief
Closing board quotes: July wheat at 7 cents higher, July corn down 54, July oats down 33.3, July pork around 10, July lard and ribs show steady to higher. Union stock yards: cattle 2,000, steady to strong. hogs 2,000, steady to 5 lower. sheep 1,000, steady. Prices listed for various categories.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted as Vital System Tonic
Advertises Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as life sustaining for any station with claims it prevents all diseases. Priced at 35 cents, available as tea or tablets from Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Buggies Surreys and Road Wagons Advertised by Dognan & Co
Wanted 100 men and ladies to see the best line of buggies surreys and road wagons in the city. Goods right prices right and will treat you right at the corner of Van Buren and Exchange Streets by Dognan & Co. 61 d34 White Front.
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Dognan & Co
van Buren and Exchange Sts
Woodmen Picnic Boosters Secure Rail Rates for June 7 Event
Freeport Woodmen leaders report Chicago and other railroads may offer reduced fares for visitors to the June 7 Woodman picnic in Freeport. Mayor Dittmar Ald. Bauscher and committee members toured Chicago camps, attracting officers from Cook County and delegates from Wisconsin and Illinois. A special train from Chicago is possible, with a $2.50 round trip rate already granted by the Chicago and Northwestern line. A subsequent Elgin visit will organize a union camp gathering and decorations are being prepared for the celebration.
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Dittmar
Edward Wagner
Ald
Geo. W.brokhausen
Louis Bauscher
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Cook County
Wisconsin
Illinois
Freeport
Ald. Bauscher
Windy City
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Elgin
Woodman
Stephenson Street
Beloit News
Jimmie
Janesville
Alexander
Rambler Company
Middle West
Harris
Kenosha
Menhall
Beloit
Jimme
St. Paul
Industrial School Picnic Set At Bailey's Park Saturday
The Industrial School picnic will be held Saturday afternoon at Bailey's park. All the children are requested to meet at the First Presbyterian church at one o'clock sharp.
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Bailey’s Park
First Presbyterian Church
Electric Bitters Remedy for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure stomach and liver troubles common in India and the U S. It quotes A Brown of Bennettsville Ohio praising the medicine for dyspepsia and torpid liver. Cures include chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder disorders. Sold with guarantee by Jos Emmert at 60 cents.
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India
A Brown
Bennettsville
8. C
Jos, Emmert
Umbrellas Repaired and Recovered
Repair crews report umbrellas fixed and recovered after a weather incident. TY acknowledges assistance from S and Galoua. A 480th recovery milestone noted with a brief streak by Ryan and .87 Galoua.
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TY. S&. Ryan
Farm Mortgage Loans Emphasize Safety Over High Interest
The lender argues that the best security earns the lowest rate and stresses safety over profit. They offer farm mortgage loans funded with their own capital, noting risks rise with high rates and foreclosures can follow crop downturns. Investors with limited means are urged to prefer secure, prudent loans.
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Math
Paris
Quassia
Joseph Emmert Cruccist
Iinois
Pickard
Stephenson St
Yan
Freeport Building and Loan Association
Hildreth
Congressman
Self
Cleveland
Cassatt
Journal
Hillmer’s White Ash Coal
Exchange Street
H. A. Hillmer CO
Terprise
Breinig Park
Jewelry
Today’s Market Report
Chicago Woodmer
Co. D. Knowlton
North
Galena Ave
Panama
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Freeport, Illinois
C.H. Little & Co
Freeport, Til
Freeport, Ill
F . Jungkunz
Nson ST
Milan
Knox
Wright & Co’s
Dhoss and Clothing
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