Train Timetable and Connections for Rock Island Route
Eastbound service lists No 900 32 204 208 21 with parlor or coach cars and Sunday only services. Westbound No 01 08 205 207 plus No 200 211 with Buffet cars. Train connections include Rockford Beloit Janesville Madison Harvard Sycamore DeKalb and Pacific Coast options. No 10 9 offer Milwaukee Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha routes. John F. Daly, Agent.
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Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Intg
Northwest
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Fepart
Pracdaol En
Rock Island
Ocarrica Agdengers Freeport
Pangers Mt. Caryous
Davenport
Chicago
Kansas
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Northend
South Dakota
J. B. Sweatt
Employee Admits Accepted Stock and Cash Gifts from Coal Firms
Joseph Boyer, a Pennsylvania Railroad chief clerk, testified he accepted stock worth $13,000 and cash totaling over $46,000 from coal companies over about three years. He said gifts followed a department custom and he did not solicit them. Officials denied improper influence and noted prior connections with coal suppliers.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Bower
A. W. Gibbs
Pennsylvania S Railroad
Boyer
Thad
Rattranad
Glasgow
uUfd
Aghal
Roger
Chement
A. W
Frick Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Raiload
C. Prick Coal
Muhlfeld
Prick Company
Bryan Endorsed for 1908 by South Dakota Democrats
The South Dakota Democratic convention at Yankton strongly endorsed William J Bryan for president in 1908. Delegates praised Bryan amid calls for municipal ownership of public utilities. The platform also backed Bryan and a slate led by W J Emery and Ramsay for congressional representatives and Stransky for governor.
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Yankton
D. D
South Dakota
Bryan
W. J. Emer
Lawrence
A. Ramsay
Sanborn
Congress
J. A. Stransky
Yhale
Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Jefferson Davis
Little
William “I. Bryan
Chinese honor for ex secretary Foster at Hague conference
John W Foster former secretary of state has been named by the Chinese government as its representative at the upcoming Hague conference in The appointment marks a rare honor with only one prior instance in 1868 when Burlingame left his post in Peking to advance Chinese treaty negotiations.
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John W. Foster
Washington
Burlingame
United States
Peking
China
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Imitations Roil Public
The advertisement claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is superior and imitated by many products. It lists uses for burns scalds chaffed skin eczema tetter cuts bruises boils and piles and notes it is highly recommended and available at all druggists.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Cash register for sale at a great bargain
An advertising line offers a new first class cash register for sale. Prospective buyers are urged to call and visit. The ad emphasizes value with a catchy phrase BE iN & DOLLMEVER.
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King’s Daughters’Employment Bureau
Kings Daughter's Employment Bureau
Stephenson St
B.smith
Taylor Ave
Fatwe
Pax tine Toilet Antiseptic Promises Eye Relief
A Freeport Illinois druggist claims Pax tine Toilet Antiseptic heals all eye inflammations and strengthens tired eyes. He guarantees results or money back, citing observed satisfaction from customers.
Chicago Street Railways Form New Consolidated Company
The Chicago Railways company organized under Illinois law to merge the Chicago Union Traction and North and West Chicago Street Railway firms, with $10,000,000 capital, elected Frederick H. Rewson as president and Henry A. Blair as vice president. The firm plans to seek city ordinances to aid the north and west Chicago lines. Jacob Thevinne, Moscow-born pianist, endured rioting but escaped to fulfill concert engagements in the United States.
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New York
Chicago Railways Company
Chicago
H. B. Hollins& Co
Chicago Union Traction Company
North and
Frederick H. Rewson
North Chicago Street Railway Company
West Chicago Street Railway Company
Henry ‘A. Blair
Jacob ‘Thevinne
Moscow
United ‘States
Dr Caul dwells Maxative Syrup Pepsin advert
When digestive trouble increases and backache and bowels misbehave, Dr Cauldwell's Maxative Syrup Pepsin is advertised as safe pleasant and superior to other laxatives. Sold by druggists in 50cc and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
Pennsylvania Republicans Nominate State Ticket at Convention
The Republican state convention nominates governor Ed WingS Stuart of Philadelphia for lieutenant governor Robert S. Murphy of Cambrian County for auditor general Robert Ik. Young of York County for secretary of interim affairs Henry Wencek of Lebanon for secretary. The platform backs trolley rights to carry freight and a 2 cent passenger rate on steam roads. The ticket unites party factions and follows Roosevelt’s alleged counsel to aid congressional candidates.
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Padune
Edwings. Stuart
Philadelphia
Robert S. Murphy
Cambrian County
Robert Ik. Young
Penrose
Roosevelt
Elevator R burned in lightning strike at Mc Cabe Bros facility
A private grain house in Superior Wisconsin named Elevator R was struck by lightning and burned to ashes. Owned by Mc Cabe Bros the structure contained no grain and the loss totaled $20000 with partial insurance.
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Superior
Wis
McCabe Bros
Reverend Ferguson Resigns Over Hindu Critique
Rev. Charles Ferguson of Kansas City resigns from the Protestant Episcopal church after Boston reports suggested a charge of heresy related to statements by Pandit Krishna the Hindu reformer. Ferguson says no church crime occurred but resigns to spare diocese embarrassment after inviting Krishna to speak at his pulpit where Krishna criticized US Christian missions to India.
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Kansas City
Charles Ferguson
Boston
Pandit Krishna
Atwill
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ferguson
Krishna
United States
Sparrow denies predicting war over Cananea unrest
Oklahoma City June 7 B I Sparrow superintendent of Arizona Mining and Development Company denies a newspaper interview claiming he predicted war between the United States and Mexico over Cananea tensions. He says he warned that Americans near the border sought a settlement and that Mexican authorities can control the situation.
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Oklahoma ‘City
O. T
B. I. Sparrow
Arizona Mining and Development Company
Naco
A. T
United States
Mexico
Cananea
Associated Press
Sparrow
Vananea Imine
Mother and Son Drowned in Elk River Crossing
Mrs. Joseph Imholte Jr and her five year old son drowned while driving across the Elk River near Clear Lake Minnesota. The accident occurred on June 7 as the family attempted the river crossing, leaving the community to mourn the loss of two residents.
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Elk River
Minn
Joseph Imholte, Jr
Clear Lake
Rockford Regis ter founder Jane T.-Joe & dead in Rockford
Jane T. Joe of Mason City and founder of the Rockford Register and editor of the Des Moines Register has died at Rockford Iowa. The obituary notes his significant role in regional journalism and his ties to Mason City and Des Moines.
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Mason City
Jane T
Joe &. Trige
The
Rockford Register
Des Moines Register
Rockford, Ia
Chicago Markets Report Wide Wheat and Livestock Moves
Chicago and East Buffalo markets show mixed futures with Wheat near 80 to 81 cents, Corn around 49 to 50 cents, and Oats about 84 to 85 cents. Hogs and cattle trade varies by grade, with receipts around 22,000 hogs and 20,000 cattle, while prices range from 5.75 to 8.92 for select cuts and 6.60 to 7.00 for lambs at East Buffalo.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
East Buffalo Live Stock
Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffao
Cure for Odor Breath Promoted by Dr. Caldwell
An old newspaper item promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for bad breath caused by various digestive ailments. The ad claims it cleanses impurities, freshens breath, and offers money back if it fails. Sold by druggists at 60 cents and 1.09 dollars.
Local Republicans See Wide Field of County Races
A jumble of candidate notices shows individuals from Stephenson County declaring runs for County Treasurer Sheriff and other offices. The filings indicate nomination races in the Republican primaries with names such as Cooper Shaffer Olson Brubaker McGowan Fox Keraph Shaffer and others seeking ballot access.
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Thomas C. Shaffer
Stephenson County
Ever Olson
Wde
B. F. Brubaker
Rapubnee
J. Mason Fox
J.J. Shaffer
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Genesee Jainé
Barner Grocery
W. Borgmeiler
tNew
Galena St
John Schwarz & Sons Wholesale & Retail Dealers
R.R
Illinois Central
R. R
Omaha Limited
Fort Dodge
BouxCity
Omabaiz
der Dubavalle
Fort Dodge Express
Bt Dubuque
Omaha-fKt
Paul Lim
Decatur
Decatur Express
Locel Minh
Medison District
Make
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H.W. Rowley
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Atrane Peren
Freeport
Freepor
Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
South Freeport
Dubuqne
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Guy ccc
St. Joseph
Dubuque
Brewster House
Agt
J. P. Elmer
F Paul
Ain
Forreston
National Lead Company
State Street
North Adams
Dr. Caldwell
People’s Column
Stephenson Street
King’s Daughters’ Employment ‘Bureau
King’s Daughters’ Employment Bureau
J. F. Rehboek
Galena Alreol
Aes Fox
Meneral
Vaibas
Hanney
Carroll
Stuukongberg
State St
State
O. B. Kling
Galena Avenue
R Sale
Schiller
Stephensonst
Mrs
Alice Colen
Igatt
W. E. Fonken
Mitchel
W. J. Laible
Olty
Inventor
Stearns & Zipf
King's Daughters’ Settlement
Stephenson Ea
Jesse Klapp
Lincoln Avenue
John Trunk
Foley Street
Orgale
F. A. Dietrich
J. D
Douglas Ave
Cherry Street
O. Shaffer
Galena Street
Powell
Stephenson
Powell &T
Walnut and
Douglas Avenue
Washington Street
Gniense Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Huenkemeier
V.y. Aves
Tham
Penna Road
Hult. M. K. Reeves
Vce
Pugh
Goose Ss. Wuaff
David FE. Williams
Iverstone
Reeves
Aviff
Furia
Arkansas
Jos. Emmert
Street Railways
Windy City
Pennsylvania
Tthe
Lane
A.C. Knorr
Rice Building
Rev. Ferguson
Bays
Iowa
Chicago Grain
Jovrnal’s Want
Beecham’s
Beecham
Clobe
J. Broad
Pro
Evanston Ave
Gicaco
Hotels and Banks of
Board of Supervisors
Illinois
Court House
Towit
Hurd
State of
County’ Court
Howard Price
the State Bank OF Freeport
Hr Pepubiicna Primariea
P.g. Cooper
Pelpares
W. H. Shone
General Assembly
Hillnots
Republican Party
William W. Kerapb
Erkooke
Henry Klata
eEimariee
M Mulnts
Gar
Swarts & Flegk
Opp Court House
E. Bengston
Galena Ave
Sluiter & Brauer
Kinois Gentral R. R
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