Senate delays Smoot case to next session
Chairman Burrows of the Senate privileges committee decided not to call up the Smoot case until the next session. A vote on the canal type bill is expected next Friday. Talks among Secretary aft Speaker Cannon and Hepburn aim to settle the canal type before adjournment.
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Senate Committee On Privileges
Washington
Burrows
Smoot
Senate
Panama Canal
Congress
Aft
Cannon
Hepburn
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Mammoth Docks Destroyed in Baltimore Fire
A million dollar blaze in Baltimore wiped out the Savannah docks of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Co. The steamer Essex was destroyed along with loaded scows of cotton and resin. About forty crew aboard the Essex escaped. three men perished in the flames and two others remain unaccounted for.
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Baltimore
Savannah
Merchants & Miners’ Transportation Co
Essex
Roosevelt denies involvement in Iowa politics
President Roosevelt disclaims any participation or interference in Iowa affairs and states that Secretary Shaw’s Davenport speech opposition to Governor Cummins is on Shaw’s own responsibility. The note responds to published claims that Shaw would represent the president in the speech.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Iowa
Shaw
Davenport
Cummins
Home Coming Week opens under rain in Louisville
Cloudy skies and rain greet the first official day of Home Coming Week in Louisville. Most events moved indoors to the armory on Walnut street with the floral parade at risk due to the weather.
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Louisville
Walnut Street
Minnesota Republicans Convene in Duluth for Hot Nomination Fight
The Minnesota Republican state convention opened in Duluth with a crowded field for nearly every office. A. N. Gole secured the gubernatorial nomination on the fourth ballot amid multiple contenders across the ticket.
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Duluth
Minn
A. N. Gole
Former Sheriff and man arrested for murder in Kentucky
Jackson Kentucky June 18 former sheriff Ed Callahan and Elbert Hargis were arrested on the charge of murdering Dr. E D Cox years ago. They were named in the confession of Curtis Jett.
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Jackson, Ky
Ed. Callahan
Elbert Hargis
E. D. Cox
Curtis Jett
Bryans Arrive in St Petersburg on European Tour
William J. Bryan and Mrs Bryan reached St Petersburg from Berlin and will stay until Friday before heading to Stockholm and Christiania.
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St. Petersburg
William J. Bryan
Coronation Prep as Norwegian Royal Family Heads to Trondhjem
King Haakon Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf depart by special train for Trondhjem for the June 22 coronation preparations. The royal party travels ahead of the ceremony set in Trondheim.
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Christiania
Haakon
Queen Maud
Olaf
Trondhjem
Illinois Fair in north later showers central cool tonight
Chicago forecast for June 13 predicts fair weather in the northern area with showers in the central portion. The outlook continues cool through tonight and Thursday with sunrise at 4 23 and sunset at 7 87.
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Chicago
Real Estate Transfer in Lichtenberger Addition
Miss Amelia Baumgarten sells a number of Jota in the Lichtenberger addition to Clayton D. Clossen for $6,600.
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Amelia Baumgarten
Lichtenberger
Clayton D. Clossen
Shoes for ladies and oxfords at E and W Clothing House
Read the Journal want column for details on ladies shoes with hand turn soles and rubber heels and tulie cut oxfords priced from $1.50 at the E and W Clothing House.
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Oxfords
Journa’s Want
Election Judges Appointed by Stephenson County Board
Supervisors unanimously adopt a list appointing Republican and Democratic election judges for each district under the new primary law. James Eells re-elected County Farm Superintendent. The meeting names district judges by party, with both major parties aligned to the counts from last general election.
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Board of Supervisors
Freeport
BE. L. Cronkrite
James Rezner
Stephenson County
Loran
G. W. Dow
L. W. Reed
Florence
Geo. F. Fox
Henry O. Wilhelms
Silver Creek
C. H. Meiers
John Frisbie
Ridott
W. T. Lamb
John Scheffner
L. V. Osterloo
Lancaster
Wallace Hutchinson
Jr. Jefferson
A. C. Krugjohann
August Keeller
Rock Run
D. G. Lashell
Henry Beckmire, Sr
Fred Alberstett
F. O. Knudson
Herman Hawke
Harry
W. J. Reitzell
Scott Deaner
Finn
M. A. Rees
William Altenbernd
Kent
August Distlemeier
John Hoyman
West Point
Clayton Young
Charles Roe
M. B. Halladay
H. C. Houser
Waddams
Harry Fair
Buckeye
Stephen Rigney
I. W. Clingman
Dakota
David F. Messman
Frank Cheney
Rock Grove
D. I. Felts
A. N. Zimmerman
Oneco
Herman Kortman
Jerry Milley
Winslow
W. W. Etzler
W. W. Wright
James Eells Reappointed County Poor Farm Superintendent
James Eells, who has served ten years as county poor farm superintendent, was unanimously re elected. He thanked the board and noted ongoing improvements while acknowledging remaining needs. Eells enjoys broad support from Democrats and Republicans alike, despite not being a Republican.
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James Eells
Hells
Eells
Ladies Auxiliary Elects Officers and Plans Debt Drive
The annual meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary to the YMC A elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs D A Knowlton and Vice President Mrs Georg Banenga and re elected church vice presidents. Plans aim to boost city women’s participation and raise funds toward the debt with a $1 annual fee by September and a public reception for new secretary R C Smedley tied to the debt celebration.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
D. A. Knowlton
Georg Banenga
A. C. Knorr
H. P. Kochsmeier
R. C. Smedley
New Horse Collar Factory Opens in Freeport
BE O Conzett of East Freeport builds a two story frame factory on Albert street in the Santiago addition and plans to begin operations next Monday. He will employ five to six workers initially, expanding as demand grows, bringing expertise from seven years at Bowler Jones where he made collars.
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Freeport
BE. O. Conzett
East Freeport
Conzett
Albert Street
Santiago
Bowler & Jones Wholesale Saddlery House
Endeavor Society to Meet at Miss Voss Home
The Christian Endeavor society of the Second Presbyterian church holds its monthly business meeting and social this evening at 7 45 at 260 Liberty Street. All members and friends are invited with emphasis on young people seeking union with the church to attend and share the social hour after the meeting.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
Second, Presbyterian Church
Kathryn
Emma Voss
Liberty Street
Second Presbyterian Church
Granted Divorce for Mrs Lillian Jones from William Jones
Mrs Lillian Jones was granted a divorce from William Jones in circuit court. The court reported a quiet session with no further action until the petit jury is recalled next Monday.
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Lillian Jones
William Jones
Petit Jury
Marriage Notices From Readers Decline to Clear Form
Fragmentary listing shows names Jesse R Gapen Monroe Susie B Musser Orangeville plus Michael J Bennett Darien Wis Lulu Miner and unclear entries. Lacking dates or jurisdictions the notice reads as an incomplete marriage notice with scattered surnames and places.
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Jesse R
Gapen
Monroe
Susie B
Musser
Orangeville
Michael J, Bennett
Darien
Wis
Lulu Miner
Saine
Yotwigtt
Market Close Reports from Chicago and Union Stock Yards
July wheat and corn quoted steady to lower with mixed notes at the futures board. At the Union Stock Yards cattle around 16 000 head, steady to as high as 10 higher. hogs 30 000, weak to 5 lower. sheep 18 000, steady. Prices include Beeves 1 006 to 6 10, Cows Heifers 1 65 to 65 10, Mixed butchers 6 35 to 6 68, Good heavy 6 50 to 6 68, Rough heavy 6 30 to 6 45, Light 6 30 to 8 47, Balk sales 6 10 to 4 60, Sheep 4 60 to 6 10. Tongue in cheek health ad for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Knowlton Promotes Farm Mortgage Securities Investments
Our Mr Knowlton is in the west inspecting the securities offered us for farm mortgage loans. We have on hand at all times a supply of these prime mortgages which we recommend as an investment for idle funds. Our experience and care in making these loans should appeal to the conservative investor.
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Mr. Knowlton
West
New Depot Plans Shift Kraft House and Lumber Yard
East Freeport will see major relocations as Kraft House moves to the Hollister Lumber yard site and the Hollister office shifts across Stephenson Street. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul railroad nears completion of depot specifications, with ground cleared and moving crews active. The Kraft cottage foundation is underway on Henderson Street, and the lumber yard relocation includes new sheds and yard setup behind the current freight depot. The old passenger station may be moved in front of the freight depot to service growing traffic, with the site becoming a grassy, scenic lawn as the new depot faces Stephenson Street and aims for fall completion.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kraft House
Hollister
Henderson Street
Wim
Ascher
Hollister Lumber Company
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Stephenson Street
Meyer Barber Shop
Lumber Company
A. Ruthe
Hallister
Cash Grocers Ad Lists Gas Price at 118 Stephenson St
A historical snippet shows a price line for fuel at a local store, The Cash Grocers, located at 118 Stephenson Street, with a noted rate per gallon. The fragment mentions Fue and UREELE cents per gallon in a damaged OCR line, indicating a price related entry in the ad.
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Stephenson St. Bahdtt
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Mammoth Docks
Minnesota
Bryans
Russia
Hillmer's
H. A. Hillmer CO
Exchange St
Cratic
James
M. F. Halladay
Jefferson
B. F. Albright
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B. IF. Yeager
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John Bangasser
John F. Turner
J. D. Manus
Frank Zimmerman
Fred Runte
Albert Moss
E. L. Cronkrite
Louis Dickes
J. H. Bamberger
W. C. Milner
Frank Lohr
J. Darrah
Jerry Riordan
Herman Walz
John Bauscher
W. C. Davis
Louis Bauscher
Albert Schulte
W. F. Goddard
Joseph Vincent
William Mitchell
Harlem
Charles Bentley
Charles Grant
Erin
L. Voecke
R. R. Thompson
Harry Welshance
Seise
J. D. Price
George Winters
William Stewart, Jr
J. W. Nelson
G. W. Bixler
W. H. Bordner
Frank Hinds
W. L. Boecke
Cronkrite
H. Price
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
E. O. Conzett
Horse Collars
Y. BP. S.C. OB
United States
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmers
Co. D. Knowlton
C. H. Little & Co
Hollister Lumber
Eas
North
Galena Ave
Jungkunz
Violet
Soa Ts. Toile A
Schmidt Wy Achln Pfeffer Clothier
Freeport, Illinois
Ment Books
W.j.young & Co Books and Stationery
German Bank
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Eae
Dren
Dudley
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