Dolliver Hepburn Bill Draws Large Senate Crowd
Washington March 1 special: interest in the railroad rate question remains high as Senator Dolliver addressed the gallery in support of the Dolliver Hepburn bill. In the House, the military affairs committee reported unanimously on Prince bill to abolish lieutenant general in the army. The eleventh committee also unanimously decided to ignore charges against representative Michalek of Illinois that he is not an American citizen.
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Dolliver
Washington
Senate
Dolliver-Hepburn
House
House Committee
Fire destroys Wesleyan dormitory. students escape
The North College dormitory at Wesleyan University, the oldest on campus with 150 rooms, was destroyed by fire today. All students escaped safely, though their personal effects were lost.
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Middletown
Cent
North College
Wesleyan University
Miners Call Special National Convention for March 15
Indianapolis March 1 Special. International Secretary and Treasurer Wilson of the United Mine Workers calls for a special national convention to convene in Indianapolis on March 15.
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Indianapolis
Wilson
United Mine Workers, of America
Death Follows Knock Out in San Francisco Bout
San Francisco March 1 Special Harry Tenny who was knocked out last night by bantamweight champion Frankie Neil died this morning.
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Harry Tenny
San Francisco
Frankie Neil
Pugilist
Hoch's Body Reinterred at Elmwood Cemetery
The body of Johann Hoch was disinterred from the potter's field and moved to Elmwood cemetery in Chicago on March 1.
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Hoch
Chicago
Johann Hoch
Potter's Field
Elmwood Cemetery
Rumored Dowager Empress Death Called Improbable
London dispatch reports the rumor of the Dowager Empress of China’s death is regarded as wholly improbable by officials and observers. No credible confirmation has emerged and no such event is expected to affect current affairs.
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London
China
Illinois Fair Warmer Weather Report
Chicago reports a special weather note for March 1 with fair skies and warmer conditions. Sunrise was at 6 36 a m and sunset at 5 50 p m as the day progressed.
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Chicago
Rear Admirals Retire Reach Age Limit
Washington March 1 Special two rear admirals Chester and Chadwick reach the navy age limit. Chester, a Connecticut native, graduated in 1844 and served through the Civil War and Spanish War as a naval officer. Chadwick, a former South Atlantic squadron commander, served since 1861 and for decades held major sea and shore commands including superintendent of the Naval Observatory.
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Hédwick
Colby M
Washington
Chad
Colby M. Chester
Ree
Kaveal Academy
Hache
Chady Morgantswa
Ava
Kawick
Sampson
Chester
Connecticut
Naval Academy
United ‘States Navy
Naval Observatory
Wedding of Miss Busch to Lieutenant Scharrer Near Pasadena
Miss Wilhelmina Busch daughter of Adolphus Busch and German Lieutenant Edward Scharrer are to wed today at the Busch winter home near Pasadena California. The match, heavily covered by press coverage, follows an eventful courtship marked by parental opposition and elopement rumors.
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Los
Angeles
Cal
Pasadena
Wilhelmina Busch
Adolphus Busch
St.Louis
Edward Scharrer
Germany
Busch
Scharrer
Louis
California
Miss Busch
Henderson's Funeral Today in Dubuque
Funeral for former Speaker David B. Henderson held in Dubuque Iowa with business suspended during services. The body lay in state at St John s Episcopal church and Rev John C Sage led the service. Hon Geo D Perkins former congressional colleague delivered the eulogy as G A R and Knights Templars handled the interment proceedings.
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Dubuque
David B. Henderson
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John C. Sage
Geo. D. Perkins
Congress
G. A. R. and
Knights Templars
Oak Plaza Crossing Dispute Overland Rail Alignment
Local debate centers on Illinois Central land use near Oak Plaza in Freeport. Mayor Dittmar and aldermen push for a court adjudication to clarify ownership and secure a safe crossing, with talks of flagmen and possible fencing by Goddard estate to ease access and reduce accidents.
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Thomas Grant
Dittma
Dittmar
Illinois Central Railroad
Journal
Grant
Teaois Central
Mrr
Goddard
Ware
Mr. Goddard
Mr. Ware
Freeport
Winds Central Railroad
All Quiet At Springfield Ohio Riots Quiet After Night
Springfield Ohio March 1 Special Everything is quiet this morning aside from militiamen no visible disorder. Last night’s turmoil burned three houses occupied by colored families several others stoned. Two injured twenty five rioters arrested.
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Springfield
Ohio
Rule against Hearst blocks traction monopoly bid
Albany March 1 special Attorney General Mayer denied Hearst’s bid to annul the Interborough Metropolitan Company charter overseeing greater New York traction firms. Mayer says street transportation monopoly is permissible under state law.
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Albany
N. Y
Mayer
Willam RR
Hearst
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Greater New York Traction Companies
No Decision Yet In Federal Carbon By-Products Case
Complainants F W Sieke and others filed a demurrer to the Jeffries petition in federal court Feb 27. Judge Bethea declined to issue an order and did not authorize sale of the plant by ancillary receiver W E Fry, due to heavy Chicago court business. Car repairers and skilled mechanics may find work at the Illinois Central shops.
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F. W. Sieke Et al
I. R. Jeffries
Chicago
Bethea
W. E. Fry
Crossing at east end of crossing under dispute
The article discusses conflicting phases of placing a new crossing and the need for final adjustment. It notes complexities requiring deliberation and willingness to arbitrate matters impacting multiple interested parties, urging conciliatory action.
Willett Lectures At First Presbyterian Church
Freeport residents attend the Willett Lectures on Studies in the Life of Christ at the First Presbyterian Church. Last eve covered Rome influence on world peace and Greek language enabling message delivery. Prof Willett praised for clear, accessible style and engaging delivery. Tickets for remaining four lectures cost 1. Next talk titled Outline and Chronology of Jesus Ministry.
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Willett
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Rome
Jesus
Cupid Busy as February Grants Forty-Seven Licenses
February issued forty seven marriage licenses by the county clerk, up from thirty three in January, with many licenses going to out of state couples including a notable share from Wisconsin. The short month’s pace outstrips most months of last year.
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Wisconsin
Mayor Dittmar Hints at Ale Brewing Plant Purchase
Mayor Dittmar inspected the Ale Brewing company plant this afternoon with plans to buy. The facility, recently sold to Mr Heyer and Mr Baer, has been offered again and may be acquired as a sound investment despite cautions from other factors. Judge Jas Baume and his wife from Galena attend the Consistory banquet. A Saturday sale offers 10 percent off Misses and Children's shoes at Golden Rule.
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Mayor Dittmar
Ale Brewing Company
Heyer
Baer
Jas
Baume
Galena
Golden Rule Shoe
March &Rd
Absolute Security in Farm Mortgages by Knowlton Bank
Absolute Security. Our mortgages are secured on farm loans whose present value is in every case more than double the amount loaned. These values are well established, constantly increasing, and will continue to increase. The lands are productive and will earn the interest charges many times over. Farm lands will not burn up or blow away. Example of the ablest financiers. Insurance Companies, Savings Banks and Trust Companies have immense sums invested in farm mortgages. Co. D. Knowlton, Banker and Dealer in Investment Securities.
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Semele
Hil
Hollister & Barrett
Jewelers and Opticians
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
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The
H. A. Hillmer Co
Exchange St
Henderson
al Company
Oak Plaza
Hient
Wy Brossing
New York
S. H. Bethea
Illinois iCentral Shops
First Presbyterian Church
Cupid
Bokemeier & Lapp
Freeport Plumbing & Meating
Stephenson St
Co. D. Knowlton
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Galena Ay
C.H. Little & Co
Freeport, Il
C.H Little & Co
Wm. E. , Jungkunz
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Oltreeian
S-Idly
Oaks
Freeport Hardware Company
Galena Street
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