Pennsylvania Republicans Nominate State Ticket at Harrisburg
At the Harrisburg convention the Republican party nominated candidates for governor and a full state ticket. The platform praised industrial prosperity under Republican control, endorsed President Roosevelt, urged railroad rate regulation, tight naturalization laws, opposition to coal mine ownership by transport firms, and reaffirmed protectionist doctrine.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Wisconsin Secretary Houser Charged With Bribery Attempt
A warrant for the arrest of Secretary of State Houser was issued by Municipal Judge Donahan on a charge of attempted bribery. State Insurance Commissioner Host filed the complaint alleging that in 1908 Houser offered $2,000 to the campaign fund to influence a favorable decision for the Equitable Life Assurance Society in a dividends case.
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Wis
Houser
Donahan
Host
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Weather forecast for Illinois June 6
Chicago forecast calls for generally fair conditions with warm temperatures. A chance of severe thunderstorms tonight or Friday is noted, with the sun rising at 4 24 a m and setting at 7 34 p m.
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Chicago
Illinois
Market closes mix at Chicago board and Union stockyards
Closing quotations show July wheat at 813 35, July corn 50 4, July pork 16.47, lard 8.76, ribs 9.45 47. Union stockyards cattle 20,000 steady to weak with beef prices 4.00 8.00, hogs 22,000 up 6 to 7, and sheep 15,000 strong at 4.0 to 5.90.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Grand Jury Acts in Circuit Court Hearings
Circuit court reconvened at 9 this morning and the grand jury spent the day hearing testimony. Indictments are expected against Will Kintzel Walter Severing for burglary at McPherson Service dry goods. Charles Sheehan for stealing 46 dollars from Schoeffel Brokhausen. Howard’s prosecution may be dropped after Rose Hooks recanted a 84¢ year old accusation. Additional indictments include Charles Stewart William Blosser and Milton Kevern for statutory offenses.
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Will Kintzel
Walter Severing
McPherson & Service
Charles Sheehan
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Howard
Rose Hooks
Charles Stewart
William Blosser
Milton Kevern
Prayer and Praise Service Attendees Urged to Bring Song Books
Those planning to attend the Second Presbyterian church prayer and praise service tonight are asked to bring their song books used at the tabernacle meetings.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle
Hoallister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Cure
An advertisement claims over half a million officials and professionals have been cured by Hoallister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets sold by Joseph Emmert at 85 cents. The tag emphasizes broad success across business, banking, farming, and stock sectors.
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Hoallister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Ladies' Canary Heel Hug Oxfords At E. & W. Sale
Footwear notice announces Ladies Canary Heel Hug oxfords in new shapes patterns and leathers priced from 1.50 to 3.50 at the E. and W. store.
Mid Summers Hat Sale on Stephenson Street
Local sale offers beautiful hats at reduced prices during a midsummer reduction event at Miss Summers' on Stephenson Street. Watches advertised as two sizes available for 12 dollars from A. W. Ford & Son.
Woodmen Picnic Prep Draws 30000 Crowds in Freeport
Freeport prepares for the annual Woodmen picnic with 30 000 expected attendees. Former Minnesota Governor R Van Sant arrives to speak at the tabernacle while Mile Inez Loretta and Prof Hoff man perform. The day features balloon ascents, a Ferris wheel, multiple parades, and prize drills with substantial monetary prizes.
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Freeport
Woodmen Picnic Association
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Wisconsin
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H. B. Hoffman
Loretta
R. van Sant
Minnesota
Jim Hill
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Boones
van Sant
House of Representatives
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Lodge
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A. N. Bort
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Chicago
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Camao
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Aare
Jeater
Galena’ Street
Lexington Hall
Foresters
Vfirst
Townmen Blosser and Stewart jailed on statutory offense
Will Blosser and Charles Stewart are in the county jail after a Ruth Jones report of a statutory offense. The woman, a servant for Dr. E H Allen, identified them after they enticed her near a cemetery. Magistrate Bentley bound them over to the grand jury on $1000 bonds.
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Will Blosser
Charles Stewart
Ruth Jones
E. H. Allen
Blosser
Stewart
Dittmar
Chicago
Bentley
Lichtenberger Opens Galena Street Meat Market
George Lichtenberger, veteran meat market man, has reopened in Galena Street by purchasing Otto Schubert’s Katzenmeyer property. He will run the shop with his son Richard and has an public interest announcement in this issue.
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George Lichtenberger
Galena Street
Otto Schubert
Lichtenberger
Richard
Gessner Buys Block From Lichtenberger for 6250
Theodore Gessner the Chicago street confectioner has purchased the building he now occupies from George Lichtenberger for about 6250. He plans a full remodeling of the structure.
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Theodore Gessner
Chicago Street
George Lichtenberger
Gessner
Funeral for John Liggett Set for Tomorrow
Funeral services for the late John Liggett, who died at his Van Brocklin home, will be held at 9 oclock tomorrow morning from the residence. Rev. O. J. Price of this city will officiate.
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John Liggett
van Brocklin
O. J. Price
Richardson Baby Born in Laroquois Street
Mr and Mrs Cc O Richardson announce the birth of a baby boy in their Laroquois street home. The notice lists the newborn as the couple's child and records the family’s happy event.
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Cc. O. Richardson
Laroquois Street
Hats on sale at Miss Summers with 400 pieces discounted
A local shop advertises 400 beautiful hats at Miss Summers on Stephenson Street at greatly reduced prices. The notice urges shoppers to visit the store to take advantage of the sale.
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Stephenson St
Canary Oxford at the E, W, Store
Readers urged to switch to Canary oxford footwear offered at no extra cost by the E and W store chain, promoting comfort and fit over ill fitting shoes. The notice emphasizes value and convenience for customers seeking better footwear.
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Oxford
Sewing Machines Agents for New Home and Standard
T. RYAN at 57 Galena Street offers sewing machines including New Home and Standard models from major brands. Highlights include purchase options and service for home use.
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Ryan
Galena St
Instow & Co Offers Fashionable Comfort Shoes
Cam sult presents good fitting shoes that combine comfort with fashion. The advertisement emphasizes properly fitting footwear designed for daily wear and style, inviting readers to explore options at the store.
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Instow & Co
Cam
Farm Mortgage Loans Emphasize Safe Investments
The advertisement urges investors to favor secure loans over high yields. It argues best lands and desirable borrowers warrant low interest rates and safety against crop failure or market downturns, warning foreclosures and losses from risky loans. Co. D. Knowlton promotes farm mortgage loans using their own funds.
Pioneer Residents Munn and Naramore Celebrate 60 Years in Stephenson
June 6 1846 marks the sixtieth anniversary of arrival of Loyal L. Munn and Dr. W P Naramore in Stephenson county. They gathered at Dr Naramore’s Lena home with family and friends to recall early hardships of settling the western frontier. Munn, born 1829 in New York, traveled from Chicago to Freeport by a perilous route in a rainy season, later teaching, then organizing Freeport’s first insurance company with J J Addams as president.
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W. P.naramore
Lena
Stephenson County
Dr. Naramore
Munn
L.L. Munn, Jr
H. L. Moore
H. C. Burchard
John Burr
Freeport
Journal
Lawrence County
N. Y
Massachussetts
Vermont
Chicago
Rockford
Eastern Insurance
Stephenson Insurance Company
J. J. Addams
Mr. Mung
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