4 O Clock P M Orchard on Stand
The Haywood trial resumed with cross examination of Harry Orchard. He explained the Canon City life insurance plot linked to Governor Peabody and recounted the Goddard and Gabbart dynamite schemes. Orchard also admitted swindling farmers in southern Colorado with a fake hail insurance game amid his attempt to kill Sherman Bell in Denver.
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Associated Presa
Boise
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Hfe
Governor Peabody
Canon City
Goddard and Gabbart
Orchard
Colorado
Peabody
Sherman Bell
Denver
Bell
Metcalf In Jamestown Return Delayed By Lighthouse Tender
Secretary Metcalf and his party, aboard the lighthouse tender Maple en route to Jamestown island, have not yet returned. No word reached the navy department by noon, but officials say there is no concern for his safety. A later dispatch from Fortress Monroe confirmed he is all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Associated Press
Norfolk
Metcalf
Jamestown Island
Washington
Navy Department
Fortress Monroe
Murderer Expires in Jail after Nervous Collapse
Bloomington Ohio June 12 Thos Baldwin killer of four people died in county jail today from nervous collapse aged 58 He shot Mrs Eisman and daughter Cora and Thomas Kennedy and wife on February 28 at Arrowsmith
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Associated Press
Bloomington
Thos. Baldwin
Arrowsmith
Samuel Eisman
Cora
Thomas Kennedy
Mayor Griffiths Drowned Stepping Horse to Ford Stream
Springfield Illinois June 12 Mayor Griffiths drowned this afternoon while attempting to ford a stream on horseback near the city. The incident occurred while he was leading a party seeking to cross the swollen waterway by riding through the water. rescue attempts were unsuccessful.
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Springfield
Ima
Associated Press
Iil
Griffiths
Ruef Testifies He Gave Schmitz 2400 Cash in 1905
In the Schmitz trial today Abraham Ruef testified that in January 1905 in a Fillmore Street house he gave Mayor Schmitz 2400 in currency. The Associated Press report from San Francisco notes the sworn statement as part of the proceedings.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Schmits
Abrahama Ruef
Fillmore Street
Schmitz
President Roosevelt Heads to Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt leaves Washington for Oyster Bay aboard the Pennsylvania railroad train at 1 50 p m. The schedule shows the train arriving in Jersey City at 3 18 p m.
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Oyster Bay
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Illinois Weather Forecast for Chicago
Associated Press reports a partly cloudy forecast for Illinois with likely showers tonight or Thursday. Sunrise was at 4 22 a m and sunset at 7 87 p m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
September Wheat Down Over Three Cents In Chicago Trade
Chicago today saw heavy selling of wheat on long and short accounts pushing September futures down more than three cents. Traders reacted to supply cues and nearby weakness, while market activity remained broad across grains and related contracts.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Eastern Star Anniversary Celebration Next Monday
The Eastern Star marks its twelfth anniversary with a members and families picnic planned for Highland Park. Rain backup is the Masonic temple. Includes real estate transfer: Elmer L. Rockey to Herman Peters, lot 7, block 1 Mayer & Seeley's addition. Also ads for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and a Joseph Evert notice.
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Highland Park
Masonic Temple
Elmer L. Rockey
Herman Peters
Mayer & Seeley’s
Wedding Bells Tie Rita Huenkemeier and Louis Beckmire in Freeport
Quiet ceremony at the bride’s mother home in Freeport unites Miss Rita L. Huenkemeier and Louis E. Beckmire. Rev. H. L. Moore officiates, guests under fifty, white decor. Couple to visit the East for two weeks then reside with the bride’s mother. The bride, a Madison alumna and Pi Beta Phi, active in First Presbyterian youth work. Beckmire, a Freeport business owner, son of Mrs. Marie Beckmire of Lansing, with ties to Masons and local firms. Out-of-town relatives include the Aywards of Madison and the Moores and Rice of Dixon. A later wedding at St John’s Church joins Miss Litta Shay and William Heranaon with similar formalities.
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Nettie Huenkemeier
Stephenson Street
Rita L. Huenkemeier
Louis EK. Beekmire
H. L. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Huenkemeier
Freeport
University At
Madison
Shakespeare and Amity Societies
Louis E. Beckmire
Marie Beckimire
Lansing
Beckmire
Dixon
G. A. Rogers Dry Goods
Willams & Beckmire
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
J. A. Ayward
B. H. Moore
F. EB. Rice
St. John's Church
Arvay
Peregis
Davkson
Haine
Breen
Ure
William Sha
Sao Street
M Christ ‘Hermann
Kelley-Stonick Wedding at St Marys Church
Miss Irene Kelley and Albert Stonick were married at St Marys church in Freeport this morning. The couple, attended by Miss Joste Stonick and Joseph Meyers, planned a breakfast at the Kelley home at 66 Winneshetk street for relatives and close friends before departing for a two week trip east.
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Martin J. Kelley
Hame
Freeport
St. Mary's Church
Laaying
Straub & Nohe
John Stonick
Cne
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's School
Loefer Manufacturing
Kiekanoo Street
Wedding in Orangeville Unites Millye Dorn and Edgar Co Bells
The Orangeville ceremony binds Miss Millye Dorn and Mr. Edgar C. Eells in a family wedding officiated by Rev. R W VanAlstyne. They plan a 6 PM departure for Chicago and Milwaukee after a county-rooted union, with Eells tied to Winslow and Freeport via Knights of Pythias and Khorassan affiliations. A Sons of Veterans social plans are set for Friday at KK, G hall, with a special G A R meeting Monday to finalize the program.
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Winslow
Chicago
Milwaukee
Edgar C. Eells
Orangeville
Stephenson County
Eells
Freeport
Vreeport Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorassan
Sons of Veterans
G. A. RB. Hall
G. Hall
G. A. R. Hall
Marriage of Lulu B Brown and William E Meyers in Freeport
Tonight at Peter Seise ac Lena the wedding of Lulu B Brown and William E Meyers will take place. A special Illinois Central car has been arranged by Freeport friends to carry guests to the ceremony.
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Peter Seise Ac
Lena
Lulu B. Brown
William E. Meyers
Freeport
Illinois Central
Dodgeville Couple Married in City Morning Ceremony
Miss Winnifred Elliots and Frank Co. Berryman, both of Dodgeville, were married in Dodgeville this morning at the parsonage of the First M. E. Church by Rev. C. W. McGaskill. The couple reside in Dodgeville and the ceremony was conducted in a simple, early morning setting.
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Dodgeville
Winnifred Elliots
Frank Co. Berryman
M. EF
C. W. McCgaskill
Social events and gatherings at Lexington hall and Marys hall
Tonight at Lexington hall St. Margarets guilt will give another decebtful dancing party. Mrs. John Moerach entertained the German club at a six o'clock dinner yesterday at her home. Mrs. R.C. Bowen was the guest of honor. The Womens Catholic order of Foresters will hold a social for members and friends tomorrow evening at St. Martins hall. Cards at six oclock.
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Lexington Hall
St. Margaret's
John Moerach
R.C. Bowen
Orter Oll Foresters
St. Mary's Hall
Morse returns to Boston after Freeport deal completion
C W Morse has arrived back in Boston after finalizing the purchase of Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company property. He plans to return to Freeport soon to take charge around mid July. He has contacted T B Runner about staying with new owners and Runner weighs several propositions. The Shoemaker Automobile Company increases capital stock from 100,000 to 850,000. Court of Honor hosts a card party Thursday at the K of G hall with 10 cent admission. all invited.
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C.W. Morse
Boston
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company
Mr. Morse
Tn Freeport
Jle
T. B. Runner
Sir. Runner
Court of Honor
Hall
Lena Pioneer Samuel Dodds Dies After Illness
Samuel J. Dodds, prominent Lena figure and former Lena Star founder, died at his Lena home at 1:80 am after two weeks of paralysis. Born October 3, 1835 in Laporte Ind, he helped organize Lena, served as postmaster, surveyor, and justice of the peace. Survived by his wife Esther and several children, with funeral Friday.
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Lena
Samuel J. Dodds
Samuel F
Mary Dg. Dodds
Laporte
Ind
Samuel P. Dodds
Stephenson County
Freeport
Galena
Esther VY. Rounds
Winslow
Homer M
Pearl City
Milton T
A. GT. Austin
Greenwood
J. C. Burns
Alabama
Kathryn Dodds
Ena
Lena Star
John Gishwiller
Dodds
Ile
Presbyterian Church
Elrizon
Commandery
Elizabeth Prishy
Infant Strangled in Elgin High Chair Tragedy
Mrs. Pred OG Eaton of Elgin found her ten month old son dead in his high chair after briefly leaving the house. The child wriggled and became lodged under the chair shelf, his chin obstructed, leading to almost instant death by strangulation. The mother returned within five minutes to a traumatizing scene.
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Elgin
Pred OG. Eaton
Strangula- Tun
Chun
Uder
Orangeville Convention Draws Northern Illinois Delegates
A large attendance of delegates gathers at a convention of Lutheran young people in Orangeville, with representation from Peoria Chicago Polo Lanark Freeport Monroe and nearby towns. Tonight delegates will be served supper at the bathhouse. tomorrow is ladies day at Knights of Columbus hall. all members invited.
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Luthera
Orangeville
Peoiia
Chicago
Polo
Lanark
Freeport
Monroe
Bath
Knights of Columbus Hall
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Joseph Emmert Chucmit
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Barrett Jewelers & Opticians
Staphenson St
Upper Stephenson
Linecala
Lincoln Avenue
Court House
E. L. Burchard
Lincoln Ave
Goidti
Ruef
Joseph Evert
Hillmer
H. A. Hillmer Company
Etta
Huenkemeier
Louis E. Beck
Mire
Promin
H. T. Moore
Byterian Cluarch
Shay-Hermanna
Areuile Manufacturg Company
Shawnee Street
Edgar Bells N Benedict
Sons of Veterans’ Social
Z. T. KF
CAL Affairs
Morris
Lege
Carver
Orangeville Couvention
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Charles D. Knowlton
Stephenson
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Wm, E . Jungkunz
C. H. Little & Co
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