British and Boer War Dispatches From Osfontein and Dorprecht
A series of war front updates from March 3 to March 6 report British gains at Stormberg and Ladysmith movements, Brabant’s victory forcing Boer retreat, and Osfontein geography with a passable, turnable Boer position. General Brabant and Gen. French coordinate artillery and maneuvers as Natal shows progress and rail lines are repaired.
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London
War Office
Roberts
Osfontein
Gatacre
Stormberg
Clement
Joubert
Dorprecht
Osfontern
Plague Funds and Political Moves In Washington
In Washington a vacant Philippine commission post is offered to Prof Bernard Moses of UC and accepted. The House resumes the Aldrich Robbins case from Alabama with Democrat Robbins defending his seat. A cabinet vote approves 800000 for bubonic plague suppression and relief for distressed natives. In the Senate Simon of Oregon moves to seating Former Senator Quay after Carter’s earlier remarks.
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Wasuineron
Philippine Commission
Bernard Moses
University of California
Aldrich-Robbins
Alabama
Robbins
Senate
Simon
Oregon
Quay
Carter
Imprisoned in a Mine in Montgomery West Virginia
Special report from Montgomery West Virginia dated March 6 describes a gas explosion in the Red Ash mines that trapped seventy workers. twelve rescued with five dead, others in critical condition. forty bodies recovered as rescue teams persist, with distressing scenes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
W. Va
Quarantine Declared To Stop Cattle Tuberculosis in Kansas
Governor Stanly issues proclamation declaring a quarantine that effectively bars dairy cattle shipments into Kansas to prevent further tuberculosis introduction into state herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torexka
Stanly
Kansas
Whittaker Examining Trial Draws Large Crowd
Frankfort Kentucky March 6 special the courthouse was packed today at the examining trial of Harlan Whittaker for the assassination of Goebel. All witnesses today were those participating in Whittaker s arrest.
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Frankfort
Court House
Harlan Whittaker
Goebel
Whittaker
Social Democratic Party Holds First National Convention
In-pranapolis Indiana March 6 special report says the first national convention of the Social Democratic party opened in this city to nominate candidates for president and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Democratic Party
Inpranapolis
Ind
All for Hitt and Works Nominated in Ninth District
Republican Ninth district convention at the Y M C A auditorium quickly nominated Hon. R. R. Hitt for Congress and Hon. Charles A. Works for the State Board of Equalization by acclamation. Delegates to the national convention and alternate delegates were chosen, with S. Stanton named presidential elector. A motion instructed the convention to support McKinley for president and Aspinwall for state treasurer, amid a telegram from Hitt expressing appreciation and readiness for the campaign.
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Ninth District
J. F. Fair
Congressional Committee
Stephenson County
F. T. Whitman
Boone
Whitman
Fred E. Sterling
Rockford
Farrand
Dixon
Fredrick
Ogle
R. R. Hitt
Congressmoan
Fair
Col. Lawler
Chas. A. Works
City
State Board of Equalization
L. W. Mitchell
Lee County
John M. Rinewalt
Carroll County
Richard Barrett
Jo Daviess
M. E. Schryver
Ogle County
S. Stanton
Jo Daviess County
J. W. Clinton
Stephenson
Winnebago
W. L. Eaton
Lee
W. H. Badger
Carroll
Geo. F. Bucher
F. S. Whitman
Indorse Aspinwall
J. Stewart Lamont
Homer F. Aspinwall
Illinois
Hitt
O. E. Heard
Wm. McKinley
A.b.mccrea
Repubican
S. D. Atkins
Freeport
Boone, Winnebago
Stephenson, Ogle
Daviess and Lee Counties
Latin America
Europe
Orient
China
Republican Party
Ogle and Carroll Counties Instruct for Senator Aspinwall
The Ogle county Republican convention instructed its thirteen delegates to vote for Walter Reeves for governor and H F Aspinwall for treasurer. Carroll county chose Charles W Middlekauff for the general assembly and named delegates to the state and congressional conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
J. F. Fair
Freeport
C. P. Leitzell
Cedarville
P. R. Nibelo
Rock Run
Thos. Cronemiller
Lena
Jason Clingman
Dakota
Henry Godenour
Silver Creek
Graham Lashell
Rock City
John Sprague
Loran
W. W. Krape
West Freeport
Wm. Wagner
Harlem
John Barr
Winslow
Winnebago County
Robert Rew
Robert Bauch
Edward Wettergren
A. J. Anderson
T. G. Lawler
W. L. Eaton
W. M. Johnson
P.G. Bowman
August Nylander
Fritz Noling
Fred E. Sterling
Julius Graham
Walter van Alstyn
C. R. Zitzke
Harry North
Alfred Taggart
N. F. Thompson
Robert Lathrop
W. L. Robertson
James McPherson
Oliver Sarver
David Evans
C. J. Radcliff
W. F. Saunders
W. W. Austin
Frank Coe
S. Barrett
Jo Daviess County
J.S. Lamont
Apple River
W. E. Bennett
Hanover
M. J. Platt
East Dubuque
J. C. Parker
Wards Grove
H. C. Miner
Nora
R. Barrett
Galena
al. Gundry
Council Hill
C. F. Taylor
Warren
Henry Hicks
Scales Mound
George Weir
Woodbine
Albert Dittmar
Derrnda
Boone County
R. W. Wright
A. H. Keeler
R. W. McInnes
F. S. Whitman
F. W. Crain
R.g.ramsay
E. P. Lander
W. M. Webster
Alex Vance
Charles Rix
Ogle County
Fredrick
Polo
J. M. Norton
Byron
H. ©. Robbinson
Creston
G. W. Dicus
Rochelle
J. M. Small
Lincoln
R.’Mi. Garman
Forreston
J. J. Harrison
Leaf River
W. D. Slagle
Payne’s Point
H. G. Kauffman
Oregon
T. Seaworth
Chana
W. H Bovey
Pine Creek
G. H. Griswold
Rockvale
George N. Melendy
Norman H. Hawk
Isaac Evans
Reeves
United States
Aspinwall
Ogle
Carroll
Ill
Walter Reeves
W. A. Northcott
James A. Rose
H. F. Aspinwall
Akin
James C. McCullough
Robert R. Hitt
Cullom
F. E. Dresser
Frank Bacon
B. F. Sheets
J. W. Clinton
M. E. Shryver
F. L. Ayres
James Nichols
Alexander Anderson
W. F. Dodds
J. E. King
D. H. Talbot
F. G. Crowell
J. M. Meyers
Hanecy
Carter
Yates
Middlekauff
Carroll County
General Assembly
Charles W. Middlekauff
Cowen
William J. Hay
Arthur P. Woodruff
Jacob H. Bushey
John H. Grossman
Local society notices crowd Keller and Fifer events
Keller and Fifer dancing school hosts an evening event. W R C plans a supper social at Blust's hall on March 17. Freeport Chapter 28 R A M convenes tonight for business. W R C members to meet Mrs Gale to tie comforters Wednesday. Memorial Lutheran missionary society meets Miss Tda Strohm tomorrow at 8. John Evers marked his sixteenth birthday amid friends. Katharine Stevens hosts U N O Whist at 280 N Galena Ave on Wednesday, March 7. Mrs Abraham Lincoln garrison invites cinch party with guests and escorts. Sunbury Methodist W F M S moves monthly tea to Friday at Mrs Hoy's 75 Lincoln Ave. Embury ladies plan sleigh ride to Mr Hartman's Wednesday night. first Aid division to furnish refreshments. Sleighs depart church 7 to 7:45.
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Sunbury Methodist Church
Embury
Knorr Sells Insurance Interest to Hildreth Then Buys Opera House Stake
A. C. Knorr sells his share of the insurance business to C. F. Hildreth and Hildreth sells his interest in the opera house back to Knorr. Knorr will maintain his office at the same location as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Knorr
C. F. Hildreth
Mr. Knorr
L A Wickwire Dies After Illness at Hospital
L A Wickwire died at the hospital this noon from hemorrhage of the lungs after a two week stay. He lived with his wife and four children at the Benton Galena corner. Born in New York City in 1858 he was a piano and organ tuner. He came from Valley City North Carolina last fall and leaves a brother Frank in Nortown Wyoming. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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L. A. Wickwire
Mr. Wickwire
Benton and
Galena Streets
Valley City
N. C
New York City
Frank
Nortown
Wyoming
Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure can cure a cold in a day if taken at the start and promises protection against grippe pneumonia and other dangers. The 25 tablet bottle costs 24e and offers a money back guarantee if it fails, with Swarts and Fleck and G B Chamberlin listed as sellers.
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E.W. Grove
Hoag
Swarts & Fleck
Chamberlin
Testing children eyes at school age for better sight
The author warns that crowded classrooms and poor posture during critical eye development can cause eyestrain. He offers to test a child’s eyes and, if glasses are needed, provide affordable options after consulting the child’s physician for advice.
Building Lots in Knowltons Addition for Sale
Building lots west of the Hospital in Knowltons Third Addition to Freeport are offered for sale on easy terms to buyers who will improve with quality homes. Several lots already sold to desirable purchasers planning residences. additional desirable lots remain in Knowltons Second Addition.
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Knowlton
Freeport
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Wilbur Lumber CO
Breweter House
W. M. Sanford
Grong
TN Amas Knorr & Hildret
Lewis Morrisons Bigs
Hollister & Fargher
Emmert & Burrell
Emmert & Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Sal Freeport
Masvale Temple
Prof
Hawaiian Council
ACCLA
Mation
Chas. A
The
State Board of
National Convention
Lieve
R. R. Arro
Blust’s Hall
W. R.C
Missionary Society of Memorial Lutheran Church
Tda Strohm
John Evers
Katharine Stevens
U. N. O. Whist Club
N. Galena Avenue
Abraham Lincoln Garrison
Opera
C. S. Barrett
Optician
Bengston's Jewelry
Beecham
Knowlton Bros
Bankers
E. Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Stephanson Street
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Archerina Boards
C.H. Little & Co
Sweet & Hea’s
Galena Street
Blust
the Reliable Jewelers
T. H. Hollister
Stephenson Straat
New England
Michigan
Walton
Stephenson St
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