Leaders rally troops as march 7 fight yields rout
London dispatch reports Presidents Krueger and Steyn tried to rally Transvaal troops on March 7 but British artillery and cavalry overwhelmed them. Salisbury rejects any halt to independence terms. Afghanistan’s Ameer says Russia fears Islam uprising and vows readiness to fight Britain anywhere. Ladysmith naval brigade arrives with Captain Lamberton, two hundred men, well provisioned and fatigued, at Duran.
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London
War Office
Roberts
Poplar Grove
Krueger
Steyn
Lord Salisbury
Salisbury
Transvaal
Ameer
Afghanistan
Russia
Russia-Asia
India
Duran
Ladysmith
Lamberton
Simontowan
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Amended Senate Action
Washington March 9 Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs the Hay-Pauncefote treaty amendment to empower defense of the canal by the United States once built. In open session Senator Mason moves to discharge the committee on a Boers sympathy resolution, then executive session follows. House adopts new rule reserving second and fourth Fridays for private pension bills and goes into committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mason
III
Lindsey
House
Debs Declines Presidential Nomination in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis Indiana on March 9 Eugene Debs declines the nomination for president by the Amalgamated movement and signals his remaining independent stance. The report notes his continued influence among labor circles and his decision might affect upcoming electoral alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpranapolis
Ind
Eugene Debs
Amal
Debs and Hariman Nominated by Social Democrats
At the morning session of the Social Democratic party the convention nominated Eugene V. Debs of Indiana for president and Joe Hariman of California for vice president, after Debs finally consented to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Democratic Party
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Joe Harriman
California
Free Methodist Campmeeting Dates Planned Near Beloit
The Free Methodist district campmeeting will be held in a grove half a mile west of Beloit corners, north of the city, during August with a date yet to be fixed to avoid conflict with Epworth. Presiding Elder Rourke has arranged use of the grounds, and the next quarterly conference will be in Freeport.
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Free Methodist
Betvipers
Free Methodist Church
Beloit Corners
Epworth
Rourke
Freeport
World’s largest duck flock fed at Loomis farm in Iowa
Fort Dover Iowa March 8 The Loomis duck farm near town houses 13000 ducks the world’s largest flock consuming about 100 bushels of corn daily. A R Loomis the “poultry king” reports ducks succeed where other poultry fail in fattening and marketability.
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Fort Dover
Iowa
Loomis
A. R. Loomis
Mr. Loomis
Lomis
Westgate Slander Case Opens in Sycamore Court
Dr L A Westgate sues Elizabeth Hamilton accusing slander over morphine poisoning claims in the death of Mrs W J Carothers at Sycamore Illinois. Nurse Hamilton defends saying if she made the statement it was true and may prove malpractice. Jury impaneled but no verdict. high interest locals gather.
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Sycamore
Ill
L. A. Westgate
Elizabeth Hamilton
George Brown
Dupage County
W. J. Carothers
Westgate
Illinois
Barnes
Woodstock
Kellum
Cliffe
ORDER OF MUTUAL AID CHANGE
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Mutual Aid adopted a graded assessment plan reducing classes A B and C by 10 percent and creating classes D E and F The 30 year mark divides the classes The next biennial session will be held at Peoria
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Sprincretp
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Mutual Aid
Peoria
Fuse Factory Blast Kills Four in Pompton N J
Pompton New Jersey March 9 special report says the Smith fuse manufactory exploded today killing four workers and wounding several others.
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Pompton
N. J
Smith
Child Buried by Snow at Garfield School Belvidere
Harriet Ward, daughter of Charles Ward, crushed by several tons of snow from Garfield school roof as classes ended. Prof A Vernon Hart hypnotist agent, nearby, alerted by Prof Moore who saw a foot emerging. She was rescued, unconscious at first, later revived and expected to recover.
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Belvidere School
Belvidere
Harriet Ward
Charles Ward
A. Vernon Hart
Garfield School
Prof. Moore
Weather forecast for Illinois turns to snow in north
Special weather report for Curoaco and Marel9 indicates tonight will bring showers, then snow in the northern area. Saturday looks fair and colder, bringing a chill to northern counties.
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Illinois
Suburb Sens Records Estate Actions And Local Moves
Rudolph Leckington goes to Freeport to qualify as administrator of Jacob Leckington's estate. J D Hindst buys old M E parsonage and lot to modernize as a home for H A Rife. Amity Lutheran elders and deacons chosen for two years. Pythian Castle dedicatory date eyed for mid April with Grand Chancellor McIlvaine invited. Four pages journey toward Pythian temple mysteries. Mrs Joseph Grove of Havelock visits sister Mrs A M Piper. Miss Meda Schimmerhorn goes to Belvidere for a few weeks with sister Mrs Kemper.
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Rudolph Leckington
Freeport
Jacob Leckington
M. E
J. D. Hindst
H.A. Rife
Amity Lutheran Church
A. A. Krape
Lawrence Musser
Pythian Castle Hall
McIlvaine
Joseph Grove
Havelock
Iowa
A. M. Piper
Meda Schimmerhorn
Belvidere
Kemper
Praise Meeting At First Presbyterian Church Delights Faithful
Large attendance of ladies gathered this afternoon under the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at the First Presbyterian church. Mrs Martha Barbara Eaton spoke on home life in China and Japan after months abroad. Miss Mary Stoskopf sang a solo and light refreshments followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Martha Barbara Eaton
China
Japan
Mary Stoskopf
Freeport to Host First Bowler Match With Rockford
The opening match between Freeport and Rockford bowlers will be at the Freeport club alleys on Wednesday evening March 21. Freeport shows strong practice ahead of the contest.
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Freeport
Rockford
Cure LaGrippe Fast With Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs
A vintage patent medicine ad promises to cure la grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails. Each box bears E W Graves signature and sells for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grave
Local News Brief on Illness and Recovery Patterns
Will Trunck recovers from severe pneumonia while Mrs. A J Arnold remains in critical condition and may not survive the day. J Edar of Silver Creek shows improvement after a prolonged illness.
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Will Trunck
A. J. Arnold
J. Edar
Silver Creek
Best of All Syrup of Figs Ad by California Fig Syrup Co
An antique advertisement urges gentle cleansing with Syrup of Figs as the true remedy for springtime use. It promotes genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co and notes availability from all druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
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P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Ill
Gen. Atkins
Sal Freeport
Emmert & Burrell
WM. F. Jungerunz CO
California Fig Syrup Co
Large line of farm feeds and poultry foods
Martin Serr advertises a wide assortment of corn oats hay straw ground feed bran oil meal and all poultry foods with the largest selection and best quality in the city. Ordering early guarantees prompt delivery to 52 Stephenson St teleph 41.
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Martin Serr
Stephenson St
Morrison's Faust at the Grand Impresses Audiences
A leading notice proclaims Lewis Morrison's Faust at the Grand Saturday night as a uniquely new production this season. It asserts the show is the grandest presentation theatrically this year, delivering high praise for its novelty and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Morrison
Faust
Rip van Winkle
Robinson Crusoe
Faust At Grand Promises Finest Classical Gem
The article touts Morrison's Faust as the most extensive and profitable yet seen, hailing the exceptional company with an augmented chorus. It marks this as the farewell city visit and urges attendance at the Grand Saturday evening. It also notes the senior high school entertainment tonight in the high school building with a splendid program and 15 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Aronson to appear at YMCA on March fourteenth
The Illinois Staats Zeitung praises Prof Aronson for interpreting Schumann’s G minor sonata Chopin Berceuse and Impromptu in F sharp major Ballade in G minor and Sgambati Toccata. He shows brilliance and dash, proving himself a capable and enjoyable artist for the event at the YMCA on March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aronson
The
Illinois Staats Zeitung
Schumann
Chopin
Sgambat
Freeport District Lodge Delegates Elected
The Acme lodge of Good Templars met to act on membership applications and elect delegates for the district lodge session to meet in Freeport on March 16 and 17. Elected delegates are J. T. Sward, H. B. Mars, Mrs. Mansfield, and Mrs. Rothenberger with alternates Miss Lena Cady, G. W. Colby, Carl Henry Carlson, and Miss Marion Ballou.
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Freeport
Rockford Star
Acme Lodge of Good Templars
J. T. Sward
H. B. Mars
Mansfield
Rothenberger
Lena Cady
G. W. Colby
Carl Henry Carlson
Marion Ballou
Knowlton Additions offer lots for sale in Freeport
The advertisement notes plots west of the Hospital in Knowlton's Third Addition to Freeport with easy terms for buyers who will build quality homes. Several lots already sold to desirable purchasers planning to erect residences. more lots remain for sale in Knowlton's Second Addition.
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Knowlton
Freeport
E Z Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad claims Dr. Hoag's E Z Cold Cure can cure a cold in four days if started early, promising protection against grippe and pneumonia. The 25 tablet bottle is priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee, offered by H J Mooge Swarts & Fleck.
Eyestrain warning for children at school desks
The article warns that crowded classrooms and the bent posture during growth contribute to eyestrain in children. It urges parents to have their child's vision tested, offering to examine kids and prescribe glasses if needed at reasonable prices, and to consult their physician for guidance.
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Harriam
Grand Lodge
Springfield
Haood
Knowlton Bros
Bankers
E. Bengston
Jewelry Store
Pana
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Journal
C. S. Barrett
Clary
Bengston
Freeport, Il
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