Supreme Court Rules Against Illinois Central in Chicago Lands
Washington March 12 The United States supreme court today decided the dispute between the City of Chicago and the Illinois Central railroad over lakefront lands. The decision of the Illinois state supreme court which was against the railroad company was affirmed. The Senate convened under a special order at 10 oclock and read the Alaska civil code bill. A resolution on mediation with South African republics was adopted and Alaska placer mining law extensions were discussed.
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United States Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Lake Michigan
Illinois State Supreme Court
Washington
Senate
Allen
Neb
Pretoria
Great Britain
Public Lands Committee
United States
Alaska
Cape Nome
Wise-Young
Virginia
Driggs
Dem. N. Y
House
Young
Rawlins
Utah
Philippines
Fire devastates Italian tenement in Newark killing fifteen
In Newark on March 12 a massive blaze in an Italian tenement on Morris and Fourteenth avenues killed fifteen people, mostly children, with thirteen bodies recovered by 8 am. The fire is feared incendiary as Vito Crodavo and his family were detained. he denied involvement amid hospital victims and widespread district uproar.
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Newark
N. J
Morris and
Fourteenth Avenues
Vito Crodavo
Crodavo
Fight to Secure Mystic Workers of the World's HQ
The Mystic Workers of the World, a fraternal society of about 18 000 members mainly in Illinois and Iowa, will choose a permanent head office location. Cities Sterling Fulton Dixon and Chillicothe bid. Fulton offers large inducements. A committee tours bids and the annual meeting runs March 13 to 15.
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Curzon
Iowa
Mystic Workers of the World
Fulton
Illinois
Iown
Sterling
Dixon
Chilicothe
Woodmen of America
Rock Island
Farmer killed by own trap in Missouri corn crib
William Pearce, a farmer three miles west of De Soto Missouri, was accidentally shot and killed when a buckshot loaded shotgun triggered by a wire he set for a corn thief discharged as he opened the crib door. Pearce had reported missing corn and planned revenge after wiring a trap.
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Missouri
Kansas Orry
William Pearce
de Soto
Pearce
Keane Named to Succeed Hennessy in Sioux City
March 11 report from Sioux City states Archbishop John Keane is chosen as successor to Rt. Rev. John Hennessy. It claims the country and archdiocese unity to forward his name to Rome and hints at two new Iowa sees with Sioux City and Des Moines as see cities.
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John Hennessy
Sioux City
John Keane
Archbishop Hennessy
Rome
Iowa
Des Moines
War in Old Kentucky Fears Arrests of Republican Legislators
Frankfurt Ky March 12 The war scare here continues as leaders warn of possible arrests of Republican legislators in connection with the Gobel assassination. Several members are leaving town as fears grow over the fate of the session and the outcome of the conflict.
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Frankfurt
Gobel
Attack near Aparri wounds eight Americans including Ward
Mantua March 12 Special Ad vices report that as Major Ward and a company of the Sixteenth regiment were leaving Aparri in Cagayan province they were attacked at a river bank landing opposite the town. In the fight eight Americans, including Ward, were wounded.
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Mantua
Aparri
Cagayan
Ward
Kruger Appeals to Powers Over Transvaal War
March 12 report says Kruger through Pretoria consuls has appealed to the great powers for intervention in the Transvaal war and to the governments of Belgium Holland and Switzerland for support.
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Kruger
Tus Haane
Pretoria
Transvaal
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Steamer Counte Collision Off Sable Island Fatal
A Yarmouth dispatch reports the steamer Counte collided with another vessel off Sable Island. The captain and twenty one crewmen were drowned in the disaster near Halifax Nova Scotia on March 12.
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Hallifax
N. S
Yarmouth
Counte
Sable Island
Foster's Forecasts Warm Spell and Storm Wave Across Nation
A 1900 forecast notes a storm wave crossing the continent from March 14 to 17 with a warm wave following, predicting temperature and rainfall trends by region. It cites cooler conditions around March 11 and moderating to warmer through March 17, with a Philippine battle involving the 19th Regulars where Lieut. Will Wright from Freeport may have served and was presumed killed or missing.
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W. T. Foster
St. Josefn
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Atlantic Coast
Court House Destroyed by Fire in Cruarksville Tenn
Special dispatch from Cruarksville Tennessee reports the Montgomery county court house burned today. Most records were saved but the loss is about 125000 dollars with 75000 dollars covered by insurance. Fire officials are investigating the cause amid street closures and rebuilding plans.
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Cruarksville
Tenn
Montgomery County Court House
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Sold With Refund Promise
Ad claims laxative tablets guaranteed to cure with refund if not effective. Signature of EH W Grove appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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EH. W. Grove
Man Cures Self After Doctors Fear Death with Arnica Salve
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula and was told he would die without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as a pile cure. 25 cents a box, sold by Joseph Emmert. Read the Journal's want column.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Tragedy at Lena Well Claims Four Year Old Louisa
On the Rampenthal farm Lena March 12 a tragic accident occurred Saturday afternoon when four year old Louisa fell through a well platform about fifty feet deep and drowned. Rescuers retrieved the body with five feet of water in the well. Coroner not needed a jury ruled accidental death. No blame assigned though the platform’s condition is questioned. The incident casts sorrow on the Rampenthal family as other local business and social items are noted, including related court case gossip and visits.
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Lena
Eby
William Rampenthal
Louisa
Lewis Reeder
S.J. Dodds
A. D. Jones
F. B. Shearer
John Reardon
M. A. Sawyer
Elmer Sheckler
D. M. DeGraff
Chicago
Miles White & Sons
Squire’ Dodds
William Geltzstes
W. W. Keltner
S. J. Goodrich
Winnebago
Florence Myers
Forreston
G. A. Myers
Chas. Brickner
Buffalo, N. Y
Lewis
Lewis E. Brickner
Henry Neels
H. F. Jones
Cora
Lanitzer
Freeport
Litchfield
J. H. Hornig
Waverly
Emil Meyer
Rockford
Miss Hoffman
Polo
C. L. Hoffman
The
Lena Laundry
Gatacre Near Bethulic Bridge as Enemy Holds Opposite Bank
London dispatch dated March 12 reports Gen. Gatacre is within a mile of Bethulic bridge. The bridge is partially destroyed by the enemy who occupy the opposite river bank. The message was received from Aasvogel Kop and confirms ongoing action in the area.
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London
War Office
Aasvogel Kop
Gatacre
Bethulic Bridge
Freeport Rockford bowling match called off over club restriction
Freeport club demanded that Rockford select an all from one club for a Beal beal game. They expected an all German Rockford team. Rockford refused to limit picks to one club and to terms, so the match is canceled as Rockford men oppose the condition.
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Freeport
Beal
Rockford
Freeporters
Republicans of Harlem Township consider Prosse for supervisor
The Harlem Township Republicans discuss nominating A Prosse as their candidate for supervisor. They note many qualified men in their ranks and claim Prosse is among the best options.
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Harlem
A. Prosse
Mr. Prosse
Marriage License Entries From Freeport and Kent
Arthur W. Jenkins of Freeport marries Mary S. Bartley of Freeport. James W. Miller of Nora wed Lizzie Dobler of Nora. A W Klaas of Kent ties with Mary Asher of Kent. Details show ages and locations as listed, typical county record item.
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Arthur W. Jenkins
Freeport
Mary S. Bartley
James W. Miller
Nora
Lizzie Dobler
A. W. Klaas
Kent
Mary Asher
Population Grew as New Babies Born to Local Families
Mr and Mrs Fred Schumeier welcomed a baby girl. Mr and Mrs J Rubendall celebrated the birth of a daughter. Mr and Mrs C E Brubaker of Grove Street are the happy parents of a baby boy. Also announced new spring hats and style trimmings at E Bues millinery, 163 Stephenson St.
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Fred Schumeier
J. Rubendall
C. E. Brubaker
Grove Street
E. Bues
Stephenson St
Harlem Township Tax Collector at Freeport Bank
Harlem Township collector will be at the State Bank in Freeport every Wednesday and Saturday to receive taxes. Ezra Lanpmerer, Col, and others will staff the collection days.
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Harlem
State Bank
Freeport
Ezra Lanpmerer
Weather Forecast for Cuarence Illinois
Cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Warmer and unsettled tonight with mild temperatures. Forecast covers the next twenty four hours for Illinois regions including Cuarence with emphasis on cloudy conditions and rising temperatures.
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Illinois
Birthday Party for Miss Burnice Hart and More
Miss Burnice Hart marked her eighth birthday with a party for friends. Attendees included Wanda Healey Nina Rosier May Lichtenberger Lilian Lavien Blanche Calkens Gladys Calkens Hazel Younger Jessie Barth Emeretta Barth Ida Roberts Grace Schlott Mamie Helen and Grace Clark Myrtle Hazel Luella Engle Ernest Lee Leroy DeGraff Albert Miller Boyd and Jamon Engle Hazen Schlott James Hanna Jr and Clark Hanna. The Martha Washington garrison plans a supper fundraiser for the Orphan's Home fund on Thursday March 22 from 5 to 8 pm. Mrs H R Dill to host a 6 o'clock dinner tomorrow night.
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Miss Burnice Hart
Miss Burnice
Wanda Healey
Nina Rosier
May Lichtenberger
Lillian Lavien
Blanche Calkens
Gladys Calkens
Hazel Younger
Jessie Barth
Emeretta Barth
Ida Roberts
Grace Schlott
Mamie
Helen
Grace Clark
Myrtle
Hazel
Luella Engle
Ernest Lee
Leroy DeGraff
Albert Miller
Boyd
Jamon Engle
Hazen Schlott
James Hanna, Jr
Clark Hanna
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Lung Trouble
J R Garrison cashier Thornville Ohio recovered from lung trouble after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He endorses it as the best medicine for severe colds and lung issues and says he always keeps a bottle. Trial bottles free at Joseph Emmert’s.
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J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert’s
Emmert & Burrell
Local civic and social notices update
Y M C A directors convene tonight at eight. A found purse awaits owner at Ford and Son’s. Freeport Shakespeare Society meets at Miss Louise Whiteside’s home tonight. Seats available for tomorrow night’s New Woman and the Old Man lecture. Arthur W Jenkins and Mary S Bartlett wed at Embury parsonage at noon today. Christian Science room near the post office opens to the public three afternoons weekly from 3 to 6 with literature sales and practitioners.
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Ford & Son
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Louise Whiteside
Embury Parsonage
Arthur W. Jenkins
Mary S. Bartlett
Eye Specialists and Honest Refraction Teach Clear Vision
The article notes many eye instruments lack value without proper refraction knowledge. It warns that shopkeepers fitting glasses fall into disrepute as people seek skilled specialists who study eyes and individual sight issues. The author offers to discuss readers eye trouble.
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Net
Building Lots in Knowlton Additions at Freeport
The plot west of the Hospital in Knowlton's Third Addition to Freeport is now re sold. Lots are offered on easy terms to buyers who will build quality homes. Several lots already sold to desirable purchasers. Additional lots remain for sale in Knowlton's Second Addition.
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Knowlton
Freeport
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