Final Relief of Ladysmith Costs Lead to Casualty Total
London reports a casualty list for Buller’s forces from Feb 14 to 27 showing 128 killed 573 wounded and 54 missing. Including Monday’s figures the final Ladysmith relief cost is 11869 rank and file men. Also notes Durban dispatches of a British Flying Column entering the Transvaal under Major Prendergast with skirmishes near Catasa hill nine miles inside the Transvaal. Gen Roberts telegraphs Osfontein that the enemy retreats with few casualties.
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London
Buller
Ladysmith
Durban
Natal
Prendergast
Catasa
Transvaal
Roberts
Osfontein
Lapusaitu
Biggersberg
Dundee
Republicans Carry Omaha in Hot City Election
With one precinct left to hear from Frank E. Moores, Republican, was re elected mayor of Omaha by nearly 1000 over fusion candidate W S Poppleton. The city ticket largely followed Moores with few doubts. council seats mostly Republican. The all day election was hot and closely contested though largely orderly with a few arrests.
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Onawa
Frank E. Moores
Omaha
W. S. Poppleton
Moores
Fire in Philadelphia destroys $700,000 in property
Fire swept through the retail dry goods district in Philadelphia this morning, starting at Shoneman Bros. on Eighth and Arch and quickly spreading to Marks Bros. and later to the Myerhoff Bros. building on Cherry Street. Property losses are estimated at over $700,000. Local authorities investigate the origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parapellenia
Shoneman, Bros
Eighth and Arch Streets
Marks Bros
Myerhoff Bros
Cherry Street
Plague Scare In San Francisco Chinatown
A patient in San Francisco Chinatown is isolated under quarantine as authorities assess a case reported March 7 that may be bubonic plague. The patient is Chinese and officials say there is no fear of wider spread despite the uncertain diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Chinatown
Flood Wins Exmira Mayor Race in Republican Victory
Dr Frank H Flood Republican won Exmira New York mayoralty by 576 plurality over Frank E Bundy Democrat. Republicans also elected ten aldermen securing a common council majority, ending twenty years of Democratic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Hill
Exmira
N. Y
Frank H. Flood
Frank E. Bundy
Urn er Brothers and L Wolff workers strike for union day
Curiaco March 7 Special report says two hundred thirty buffers polishers and boss workers employed by urn er Brothers and L Wolff Co struck today demanding recognition of the union and a nine hour working day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Urner Brothers
L. Wolff & Co
Time Fixes for State Democratic Convention
Sprina Fieeo Isl March 7 special The Democratic state central committee met to fix the time and place for holding the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprina Fieeo
Isl
Democratic State Central Committee
Koehler Killed in Ambush Near Tarlac While Searching for Rifles
Lieutenant Ed gar F. Koehler of the Ninth Infantry was shot and killed at Tinuba six miles north of Tarlac after being led into an ambush by a Filipino promising rifles. The village was burned in reprisal and twenty four enemy were killed. The transport Sheridan sailed with 120 soldiers convicts and twenty insane soldiers. Lieutenant Koehler, born in Illinois July 9 1869, served in multiple infantry units and fought in the Philippines. He was once recommended for a Medal of Honor for gallantry at San Juan, the only officer to ascend the hill mounted. His mother Mrs. Margaret Koehler resides in LeMars Iowa and his wife in New York City.
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Manila
Edgar F. Koehler
Ninth Infantry
Tinuba
Tarlac
Sheridan
Washington
Koehler
Ilinois
Eighth Infantry
Eleventh Infantry
Fourteenth Infantry
Philippine Islands
Battle of
San Juan
Margaret Koehler
LeMars
New York City
House Joins in Mourning Harner Father of the House Dies
Washington notes report a short House session adjourning for the memory of the late Representative Harner of Pennsylvania. In the Senate, Sullivan of Mississippi urged that the Philippines be deemed U.S. territory with no future policy stated until called up. Lodge addressed the chamber on Spooner’s bill to grant presidential control of the Philippines until further Congress action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Harner
Penn
Senate
Sullivan
Miss
Philippines
United States
U. S
Lodge
Mass
Philippine
Spooner
Wis
Congress
Forty-Two Feared Lost in Red Ash Mine Explosion
Hinton Virginia March 7 Special reports nearly forty two lives were lost in yesterday's Red Ash mine blast. The cause is unknown though an open lamp in an unused area is suspected. There were forty two men in the mine. twenty-nine bodies have been recovered and relief work continues to recover the rest tonight.
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Hinton
Red Ash
Deal of an Old Lady Died at County Home
Mrs. Mary Hennenger aged 68 died at the county home yesterday noon after a long life. Born in Germany she came to the United States as a child and lived at the poor farm for two years. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Secker of Monroe Wisconsin and Mrs. Jacob Barbridge of Warren, and a son Charles of Monticello. The remains were taken to Warren at 146 this afternoon for funeral from her daughter’s home.
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Mary Hennenger
Hub
Germany
Jacob Secker
Monroe
Wis
Jacob Barbridge
Warren
Charles
Monticello
Wilson Pleads Guilty in Fur Overcoat Theft Case
Wilson, indicted for stealing a fur overcoat from Gambiner's clothing store, appeared before Judge Baume and pled guilty. The judge sentenced him to a term in the penitentiary of one to ten years. The Blust partition suit proceeds before Judge Baume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Gambiner
Bechtold Sells McConnell Store to Isaac Bechtold
W. K. Bechtold, a noted McConnell merchant, was in town today to confirm the sale of his store to Isaac Bechtold. The deal transfers ownership as both parties move forward with business plans in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Bechtold
McConnell
Isaac Bechtold
Rock Run Township Bridge Contract Awarded
The bridge project in Rock Run township was let this afternoon. William Ascher secured the stone work at twenty dollars per cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Run Township
Wm. Ascher
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Notice
Refund offered by druggists if the product fails to cure. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. Quantity 25 tablets per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
John Guyer Hurt in Runaway Team Collision
John C. Guyer, a well known traveling man, was knocked down on a crossing today by a runaway team and was quite severely bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guyer
John C. Guyer
Morton Gift Wedding In Oneco Township 1900
A wedding at the bride’s parents home in Oneco township on March 1 1900 united Mr Morton and Miss Morton under an arch of roses with Rev Keltner of Sterling Ill officiating. Fifty guests attended the ceremony and a lavish reception followed with numerous gifts including furniture silverware tea sets and kitchenware from family friends and neighbors.
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Oneco Township
Rev. Keltner
Sterling
Ill
Wm. Morton
Gift
Earl Morton
Samuel Bobb
Geo
Gilbert Newman
Ed Wells
J. T.gladfelter
Sabetha
Kan
Wm. Cahoon
J. T. Giff
J. Shadwick
Miss Susie Cahoon
A. F. Bitterly
John Rockey
Lena Morton
L. Ritzma
J. E.miller
George Kline
Miss Lillie
Joe Miller
Jno
R. Giffard
S. D. Confer
Ervin Bear
Order of Mutual Aid Biennial Session Opens in Springfield
More than 100 members of the Grand Lodge of Illinois Independent Order of Mutual Aid arrive for the biennial session at the state house senate chamber. About 135 delegates are expected with officer elections set for Wednesday amid constitutional and by law changes and routine business.
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Grand Lodge of Illinois
Order of Mutual Aid
Order
Senate
State House
Springfield State Journal
Scofield
Convayghn
Alex McLean
Charles E. Axt
McLean
O. I. Avery
Pontiac
T. J. Scofield
Chicago
George BE. Doying
Jacksonville
Alex McLain
Macomb
F. S. Mosher
Sandwich
Charles E
Quincy
J. N. C. Shumway
Taylorville
M. R. Peckinpaugh
Pittsfield
R. W. Glasebrook
C. W. M. Arnold
John H. Wells
Elgin
Funeral service for the late Mr Wick Wire
The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 o'clock with Rev. Schultz officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wickwire
Rev. Schultz
Home Druggist’s Guarantee for B Z Cold Cure
The ad promises Dr Hoag’s B Z Cold Cure will cure a cold in four days if started early, claiming it prevents grippe pneumonia and other dangers. It lists 25 tablets for 24 cents and guarantees satisfaction with money refunded if not as represented, through CHAS. F. JOHNSON and EMMERT & BURRELL.
Social Life Notes Highlight Local Parties and Weddings
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln garrison hosts a party at the K of G hall with escorts invited. Charles Holmes, a Broadway resident, marked his birth anniversary with friends, who presented a gold ring. Helen Read hosted a playful nine-guest gathering. Embury ladies plan a sleighride sociable to Mr Hartman’s. sleigh volunteers urged. First M E church women offer supper for 10 cents. Amity Tea hosts a large afternoon gathering. A reception for Baptist church officers and Dr O'Dell follows a Monday lecture. Keller Fifer staged a social dance with Gibler’s orchestra. J Frank Hill and Effie Linzey wed at the First Methodist parsonage. Sleighing parties and outings featured for Mrs H R Dill, Miss Mildred Barshinger, Miss Liza Dill, and a Pearl City supper run returning by moonlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Dill
Mildred Barshinger
Liza Dill
Caroles Webster
Pearl City
Freeport
Watch Theft Arrest in Harlem Township Case
Frank Smith, employed by Adam Becker in Harlem township, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff McCool on charges of stealing Becker's watch. He reportedly sold the watch in Freeport to a man named Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Adam Becker
Harlem Township
McCool
Mr. Becker
Freeport
Ackerman
Knowlton additions offer lots for sale in Freeport
The advertisement promotes plots in Knowlton's Third and Second Additions to Freeport. It offers easy terms to buyers who will improve with quality homes. Several lots have already sold to desirable purchasers planning to build.
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Knowlton
Freeport
Eye tests offered for children to prevent poor sight
A physician urges avoiding cramped schoolrooms and bent positions that strain young eyes. He offers to test children's eyes, prescribe glasses if needed, and sell affordable frames, recommending parental consultation with their doctor.
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Wilbur Lumber CO
Browaterhouse
M. Sanford
Bige Probes
Hollister & Farghor
Emmert & Burrell
Cameras
Kodaks
Emmert & Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Nassaus Temple
Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
WE. F. Jungeunz CO
H.j.mooge
Wanner
Philadelphia
News
Morton
Wm, Gift
State Lodge
Abraham Lincoln Garrison
Daughters of the Globe
K.of G. Hall
Charles Holmes
Broadway
Helen Read
Embury
Ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the
First M. E. Church
Knowles
Clifton Cottage
Douglas Avenue
Chicago Street
Frank Knepley
Amity
Mrs. Holden
the Baptist Church
O’dell
Keller & Fifer
Blust’s Hall
Gibler’s Orchestra
First Methodist Episcopal Church
N. H. Axtell
J. Frank Hill
Albany, Wis
Effie Linzey
Brodhead, Wis
Knowlton Bros
Bankers
C. S. Barrett
Opticiawn
Bengston
Freeport, Il
EE. Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Spana Cub
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Archerina Boards
C.H. Little & Co
Sweet & Her
Jewelry
Galena Street
Blust
Vavanel
Hollister & Fargher
the Reliable Jewelers
T. H. Hollister
Stephanson Streat
New England
Michigan
Wm. Walton
Stephenson
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