British Press Front Threatens Boer Positions at Helpmakaar
Telegram from Biggarsberg reports twelve thousand British troops moving on Helpmakaar with clashes near Helpmakaar and renewed fighting across multiple sectors. Scouts note main advance from Ladysmith toward Sundays River as Pretoria reports the Boer leader Joubert en route after President Kruger’s return.
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Helpmakaar
Loxpoy
South Africa
Buller
Biggarsberg
Waschbank
Ladysmith
Sundays River
Pretoria
Bloemoontein
Joubert
Cannanvon
Cape Colony
Kitchener
Victoria West
Territorial Government Action for Hawaii Sets April Dates
In Waiuinaroa on March 9 the House committee on territories, led by Knox, gained consent to move the Hawaii territorial government bill to the Senate for a Tuesday vote on April 3 and final passage on April 5. The Wise Young election case was resumed as routine business. The Senate then debated an amendment to pay former Queen Liliuokalani 20,000 dollars and 10,000 dollars a year for life, but the proposal was tabled as the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill passed. Eulogies followed for late Senator-elect Hayward of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiuinaroa
House
Knox
Mass
Committee On
Territories
Senate
Hawaii
Wise- Young
Hale
Hoar
Liluokana
Hayward
Nebraska
WILL SUE FOR LIBEL Elgin Citizens to Sue Post
Elgin and Chicago attorneys plan libel suits against the Chicago Evening Post over a February 9 article about the North Western tower-train robbery. Plaintiffs Patrick J. O Connell Brakeman McGrath and BE Kelley seek 25000 each in Cook County circuit court and vow a vigorous fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exon
Ill
Elgin
Chicago
Chicago Evening Post
Northwestern Road
Patrick J. O’connell
Bridewell
McGrath
Northwestern
BE. E. Kelley
Elgin Watch
Circuit Court
Cook County
Lincoln Remains Transferred From National Monument
The remains of Abraham Lincoln were moved from the national Lincoln monument to a temporary vault just north. The transfer was required due to demolition of the monument for a complete reconstruction on a new plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprinarreep
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
National Lincoln Monument
Judge Rules Legislature To Decide Governor Contests
In Louisville on March 10 special report Judge Fields states he has no jurisdiction in governor contest cases. He holds the constitution grants the legislature power to decide such contests.
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Louisville
Fields
Circuit Court
Mine Disaster Toll Mounts With 37 Dead
Charteston reports six more bodies recovered from the Red Ash mine bringing the death toll to 37. Rescue crews continue search operations as officials assess conditions and safety protocols after the collapse.
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Charteston
W. Va
Bank Statement Summary for Five Days in New York
Five day bank statement shows Reserve decrease of 7 965 175 and Loans increase of 8 127 000. Specie falls by 5 448 300. Legals decline 2 635 700. Deposits drop 491 300 while Circulation rises 357 600.
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New York
LIFE IN LENA BRINGS ADULT HOME PLACEMENTS
Lena Illinois March 10 The Young People's Missionary society of Amity Lutheran church arranged permanent homes for one Anderson family with Mr Anderson and two children Oscar and Bertha. Bertha will live with the Uhe family and Oscar may find a home with H F Altenbern. Several local residents travel to Chicago and Freeport for work and training as others visit relatives. A Typhoid pneumonia death of Lewis E Brickner is noted.
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Lena
Chicago
Young People’s Missionary Society of Amity Lutheran Church
Mr. Anderson
Oscar
Bertha
Harry Uhe
Bertha Anderson
H. F. Altenbern
Clara Rudell
A. P. Reber
Bloomington
Deaconess
E. W. Shoesmith
Inter
O. J. Wilsey
Joplin
Samuel Houser
Damascus
J. A. Phillips
C. F. Houser
Lewis E. Brickner
Brickner & Roe
Henry Neills
G. A. Snapp
Harold
C. F. Smith
Jessie Beadle
Mattie Kaufman
Winona King
Freeport
County Institute
H. W. Crotzer
L. E. Root
Lizzie Conway
Mary Fetzer
A. J. Clarity
Wm. Patterson
Zipf Forms Stearns Zipf Law Firm In Freeport
Oscar R Zipf resigns from Illinois Central claim department to resume law practice in Freeport forming partnership with Judge James H Stearns creating Stearns Zipf. Zipf has Chicago Salt Lake City experience and is praised as eloquent and capable. Stearns long practiced here since 1878 and together they are described as capable and trustworthy.
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Oscar R. Zipf
Illinois Central
Freeport
James H. Stearns
Stearns & Zipf
Mr. Zipf
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Bogardus
Paxton
Ill
Judge Stearns
James I. Neff
Messrs. Stearns & Zipf
To Cure LaGrippe in Two Days Take Laxative Bromo
Doctors warned against patent remedies. An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claimed to cure la grippe in two days with a refund promise from druggists. E W Graves signature on each box. Price is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grave
Missionary Tea At Embury Church Draws Courteous Crowd
The missionary tea hosted last evening at Mrs. Hoy s Lincoln avenue home under the Woman s Foreign Missionary society of Embury church drew a generous attendance. A social hour and an excellent program followed.
Freeport Eastern Star Meet To Discuss Work Monday Night
Freeport chapter of the Eastern Star schedules a Monday night meeting for work followed by a board party and social for members.
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Freeport Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Suffering Patient
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio believed doomed by a rectal fistula after 18 months until he treated himself with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The remedy, sold by Joseph Emmert, claimed to be the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world at 26 cents a box.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Bucklen
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Without Warning Was an Engineer on the Illinois Central
An Illinois Central freight engineer, about 28, died suddenly at Belt Crossing Hawthorn nine miles out of Chicago while on duty. Fireman F W Knoble and doctors attributed possible heart disease. burial plans from Freeport. Survived by wife Carrie Wise and a son Carl, with extensive family in Freeport and Rock Island.
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Joe Hoffman
Illinois Central
Hie
Chicago
Hawthorn
F. W. Knoble
Mr. Hoffman
Chica
I. G. Wise
Freeport
Apple River
Daviess County
S. W. Chapman
Dana
Carrie Wise
Carl
Chadwick
Carroll County
New
Susan Gillapp
van Buren Street
Gillapp
Union County
Pennsylvania
L. Richards
William
Edward
James
Emma Horton
Lydia
Ella Gillapp
Rock Island
Charles
Harlem Township Tax Collector at Freeport Bank
The Harlem Township collector will be at the State bank in Freeport every Wednesday and Saturday to receive taxes. Ezsa Sanpueter, Col 3-6dwlw.
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Harlem
State Bank
Freeport
Ezsa Sanpueter
Col
Shakespeare class meets with Mrs Byerly Monday evening
The Shakespeare class will meet with Mrs Byerly Monday evening. The Maccabees ladies are asked to meet at their hall Monday at 2 30 for special business by order of commander. A runaway on Galena street yesterday afternoon toppled a cutter horse, injuring a lady. H Shons of Orangeville won the Rock Run township iron work contract with a bid of 1250 dollars.
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Galena Street
Grand
H. Shons
Orangeville
Rock Run
Local Health Update As Several Residents Sick
William Harper suffers mumps while Robt Luecke recovers from rheumatism. Mrs J Keene is on the sick list. Miss Ethel Baymiller and Miss Dorr show improvement. Henry Brubaker and Hiram Brubaker are both sick with the grip illness.
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William Harper
Robt. Luecke
J. Keene
Ethel Baymiller
Henry
Hiram Brubaker
Miss Dorr
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertise Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for liver trouble and dull skin. It claims the pills create a clear complexion and rosy cheeks, priced at 25 cents, with distribution by Joseph Emene, successor to Emmert & Burrell.
Ash barrel etiquette sparks neighborly rebuke
A Chicago News quip depicts a confrontation between a wealthy neighbor and a miser over who should empty the ash barrel each morning. The aged millionaire concedes the point and says his wife will take over the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Chicago News
Banker's Tale of Robbery and Recovery With Cure
J. R. Garrison, cashier of Thornville Ohio bank, credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his severe lung trouble after a robbery scare. He says it’s the best medicine for cold or lung issues and keeps a bottle on hand. Trial bottles offered free at Joseph Emmert’s.
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J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Miss Jessie Smith Returns to Millinery Store Post
Miss Jessie Smith resumes duties at Miss Bues' millinery shop, stepping back into her former position and continuing the bustle of hat making and sales in the shop.
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Jessie Smith
Bues
E. Bues
Stephenson St
Weather forecast for Cuteneo Illinois March 10
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday in Cuteneo Illinois. Warmer temperatures are expected in the southern part tonight.
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Cuteneo
Illinois
South
Knowlton adds lots for sale in Freeport additions
The notice advertises building lots west of the B Hospital in Knowlton's Third Addition and Knowlton's Second Addition. Terms are easy for buyers who will improve with quality buildings. Several lots already sold to buyers planning homes.
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Knowlton
Freeport
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Harlem Town
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