Battle of the War Rages Across Snowbound Front
Reports from Sakautun and surrounding fronts describe a daylong battle in heavy snow as Japanese forces attack Poutilof hill and Chantan villages. Heavy bombardments, rising casualties on both sides, and indications that Kuropatkin may flee toward Trepassar as a decisive clash looms.
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Sakautun
Poutilof
Uroki
Oku
Chantan
Paterseur G
Kuropatkin
Muxkoun
PeterspurGe
Chinese Cook Suspected in Mrs. Stanford Death
A Honolulu dispatch reports Bertha Berner Mrs. Stanford’s private secretary accuses Chinese cook A H Wing of placing a strueh in the carbonate of soda that Mrs. Stanford drank, leading to her death, according to The Call.
Miss Roosevelt to Dance at Philadelphia Assembly Hall
Miss Alice Roosevelt arrives in PLADHLPICA to attend a major social event and will depart by special car tomorrow to witness her father take the presidential oath. The visit marks a notable public appearance for the president’s daughter during this transition period.
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Pladhlpica
Alice Roosevelt
Philadelphia Assembly Hall
Alice
Washington
Is it a Joke or a Fact Which Wasurreron March 3
Adolph J Blech confessed to the Allentown murder for which his brother was hanged, saying the admission was a joke. Authorities investigate the claim as the case unfolds. Also an unrelated ad for Hollister's Mountain Tea promising digestion relief and renewed vigor.
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Wasurreron
Adolph J.blech
Kata Falsinger
Allentown
Hack and Baggage Service At All Trains Day And Night
Hack and baggage service meets all trains day and night with quick courteous treatment. Rubber tires on all hacks. L. G. Younglove announces location at 100-106 Exchange St. 3ldlw ee Staver & Co.'s clearing sale in shoe trade draws crowds with wide stock and bargain pricing. Geo. B Turneaure piano tuner accepts orders via music stores and phone whike 628. 2-16tf
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L. G. Younglove
Exchange St
Geo. B. ‘Turneaure
Tel
Whike
Beef Trust Inquiry Shows Decors Lost Money
Roosevelt sent Garfield’s report on the beef industry to Congress. It states the Big Six slaughtered about 45 percent of U S beef output in 1903, with three firms averaging 99 cents profit per head. In 1909 profits were lower, and higher beef prices hid losses for some packers. Private car operations yielded liberal profits but little to beef costs. Interownership among six firms is limited. Herrimann Indicted for destroying public records. Panama Canal Zone temporary government provisions extended to end of 59th Congress. canal work to continue.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Garfield
House of Representatives
United States
National Packing Company
Herrimann
WasHincron
Binger Herrimann
Federal Grand Jury
Senate
Panama Canal Zone
Canal
Inauguration Preparations Flood Washington Ahead of Ceremony
Washington swells with visitors for the inauguration as trains bring vast crowds from across the nation. Governors plan participation, hotels overflow, and a reduced parade due to security prompts. Roosevelt's neighbors from Nassau County travel to witness the event, and the Catholic Protectory band joins the parade effort.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Overnor Wilson
White House
Capitol
K Street
New York
Nassau County
Catholic? Protectory
Emperor Signs Rescript Promising People Voice in Laws
Petersburg dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas signed a rescript this afternoon promising the people may have a voice in lawmaking. Officials say the imperial rescript on popular participation in legislation will be issued tomorrow.
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Petersburg
Nicholas
Weather and notices from Curoaco March 3
Partly cloudy tonight with warmer in the south and Saturday fair. Wanted 500 young people to attend divine service next Sunday evening at Embury Methodist church to hear the pastor describe the Causes and Cures of Marital Divorce. $1.50 grade misses shoes now 98 cents at Staver's sale. sldwlw.
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Curoaco
Thinois
Embury Methodist Church
Staver
Eastern Star School of Instruction Next Week
The Ladies of the Eastern Star hold a school of instruction at Masonic hall on March 7 and 8 under Mrs. Kate Aull Heath of Danville Ill, with Lottie Wiley and Mate L Cheater. The program covers opening exercises, ritual work, reception of visitors, and installation ceremonies, with a reception for grand officers Tuesday evening.
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Ladies of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Katé Aull Heath
Danville, NL
State of
Illiois
Lottie J. Wiley
Mate L. Cheater
Chicago
Ellen J. Cronkrite
Laura Dorman
Malvina Fox
Mary B. Kyle
Paulina I. Dickes
Minnie O. Smith
George Graham
Wim. S. Best
Ed. L. Gronkrite
Chas. C. Wolf
Walter C. Jencks
Francis
Jacob Klein Birthday Celebrated in Freeport
Today Mrs. Jacob Klein hosted a birthday observance for Mr. Klein on his seventy first birthday. All children attended including sons Robert Joseph and Adam who reside in Iowa. He has lived in Freeport since 1847 and retired about 25 years ago after a long, successful business career. He is regarded as one of Freeport’s wealthiest citizens and well known locally.
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Jacob
Klein
Iowa
Robert
Joseph
Adam
Freeport
Woodshed Fire Damages Home on Oak Street
Fire departments were summoned around 9:30 p.m. to tackle a blaze that began in a woodshed and carpenter shop at Homer Meise’s residence at 185 Oak Street. The structure was not wholly destroyed but suffered about 125 dollars in damage due to the valuable tool inventory inside.
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Homer Meise
Oak Street
Concert Tonight by High School Orchestra and Treble Clef Club
The High School orchestra and Treble Clef club perform tonight at the Grand opera house with Miss Istate Francisco and others. The program includes overtures, Norwegian song, selections like Bunch of Violets, and trombone pieces. Concert begins at 8 o'clock. admission is 25 cents.
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Grand Opera House
Lste Francisco
Litta Kuna
Edwin Rotaler
Oscar Wagner
Orehe Ronadtog
ANT
Bennett Orchestra
High School Notes Round Up Beloit Meet Prep
High school indoor track team heads to Beloit Saturday for a multi-school meet at the Beloit college gymnasium dedication. Team members include Gleremont Goddard Vantsmeier Madden McCool Schmelzle Sub Erwin and other names. the squad has practiced weeks with solid progress noted.
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Beloit
Beloit College Gymnasium
Gleremont
Goddard
Vantsmeier
Madden
McCool
Schmelzle
Sub
Erwin
The Farm Loan Advantage as a Sound Investment
The farm loan offers superior security for investors large and small. High grade bonds and city loans face premium losses and fire risk, while farm mortgages rest on land value and building cost only lightly affect security. Land cannot be destroyed, making farm mortgages a conservative, reliable option with strong interest rates.
Board to Vote on Annex Plans for High School Tonight
The board of education meets tonight and is expected to approve proposed annex plans for the high school. If approved, bids will be invited immediately for construction. Plans for the Third ward building will be reviewed at a later date.
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Board of Education
Third Ward
Market quotes from March board of trade and Union stock yard
Closing quotations show May wheat at 1.15, corn 1?84, oats 15 cents, pork 12.52 to 12.58, ribs 6.06 to 6.97, lard 86.76. Union market lists cattle steady at 5.75 to 6.30 for good to prime, hogs up, heavy and light ranges, and sheep 5.00 to 6.10.
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Board of Trade
Union
Chicago Board of Trade
Everett & Sweeney
Ets
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Exchange Street
Branc
Mechanic St
Mls
Poutiloff Hill
Jon
Joseph Emmert Pruceisit
Stephenson St
E. Bengston
Stephenson
Freeport, Il
Miss Roosevelt
Hollister’s
Joseph Eimmmert
Staver & Co
Beef Trust
Embury
THE
Eastern Star
School of Instruction
Jacob Klein
Grand
He Forum
Plino
Ccc
sOhester
Caesar Walls
John A. Erwin
Hiedelbernet
R. Young
Yesha Beleene Hebate
Mexico
Harry Couulloch
Steve J. Highty
Walter O. Noiting
Albert Steffens
Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Sigma Delta
Junior League
King's Heralds
Baptist Close
Baptist Church
Marine
Golden Eagle
Knox
Linulre
State Street
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le i Taylor Avenue
Rudolph & Hawke
Tayloravenue
No. P Site St
Gutona St
Tinquiry
Walnut Street
Lexington
Bultinis
Hildreth
Charles D. Knowlton
Freeport Plumbing & Heating CO
George J. Dehn
Union Loan & Building Association, of
Freeport, Ill
Fearonce Fegard
Alice Building
Figor
C. H Little & Co
DR. Davis
Washington , D. C
Washington, D
March Ltd
J.B. Sweat
EL Pronto
Albert Schwarze
Roy Melnick
A. W. Price
A. H. Reiger
George Wolf
Edward Emrick
Dr. Matter
George Hornberger
F. Rovhe
Willian Keeler
W. Harden
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