Tanner's Hot Roast to Tawney on Civil Service Fees
Washington letter from Corporal Tanner, Grand Army of the Republic commander, protesting a bill to cut government clerks' pay after age 66. He writes for Civil War veterans affected, quips about Tawney and Confederate soldiers, notes concerns from Senate leaders, and argues against reducing compensation for aging workers.
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Washington
Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Tawner
Minnesota
House Committee On Appropriations
Tatrner
Tawney
House
Senate Committee
G A R Leaders Urge Fair Veterans Aid and Civil Service Protections
The speaker defends veterans and civil servants in a heated discussion on reform. He argues many Union veterans and families remain, warns against harsh cuts, and urges protecting the “man behind the gun” in both military and civil service. He cites mortality figures, wartime service, and the need to pause drastic legislation.
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Providence
Andersonville
Bruges
Whitcomb Riley
Jim
Union
Army
Navy
Question in the House discussion on civil service salaries
Washington March 14 The House discussed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and the salaries of 14400 public servants. Littauer urged classification of government clerks as a necessity noting wide pay disparities and arguing business methods could cut costs and staff, with life tenure seen as a factor.
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Washington
Tawney
House
Littauer
Civil service reform sparks debate at aging provision prospects
Livingston of Georgia proposes adding the civil services commission to annually report the efficiency of government clerks aged 61 and older. He questions pensions and civil service protections, while Prince of Illinois signals an amendment to exempt veterans and widows of veterans from the age provision.
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Livingston
Georgia
Civil Services Commission
Civil Service
Heaven
Prince of
Taft to Hold Family Council Over Future
Secretary Taft left Washington for New York to meet two brothers Henry and Charles Taft to decide his official future. The cabinet discussed the matter and Taft conferred with Secretary Root. if he accepts the Supreme Court seat, the change would wait until October term.
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Washington
Taft
New York
Henry
Charles
Cincinnati
Root
State Department
Art
Supreme Bench
Senate and Loase in Brief Washington March 14
Senate approves a bill punishing officials for premature disclosure of secret government reports and grants executive authority over bridges on navigable streams. Simmons backs Hepburn rate bill as executive session occurs. House spends day debating the legislative appropriation bill, aging clerks removal, and Japanese immigration limits. The measure remained pending at adjournment.
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Senate
Loase
Washington
Simmons
House
President backs veteran postmaster pick at Pacific Grove
Washington, March 14. President Roosevelt informed Representative Needham of California that, all else equal, he preferred to give preference in postmaster appointments to soldiers who served in the Civil War.
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Washington
Pacific Grove
Needham
California
Roosevelt
Regulation of Railways Bill Proposed by Wisconsin
Washington March 14 Representative from Wisconsin introduced a bill granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix the maximum continuous working hours for carriers when a complaint is filed. The measure aims to limit excessive shifts and improve labor conditions in the railway industry.
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Washington
Mrepresentative Sct
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
President in a New Union in Missouri Camp Honorary Member
President Roosevelt becomes an honorary member of United Veterans after election by the Poplar Bluffs camp in Missouri. The group gathers Union and Confederate veterans in a postwar fraternal organization.
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Washington
Roosevelt
The
United Veterans
Poplar Bluffs, Mo
Favorable to a Naval Militia Bill Reported
The house committee on naval affairs voted to make a favorable report on the Foss bill establishing naval militia by the various states.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Government Powder Factory bill approved by committee
The committee on military affairs decided to report favorably the Hull bill appropriating $800,000 for a government powder factory.
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Government
Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Mrs Dowie denies estrangement with Dowie in Chicago
Mrs John Alexander Dowie told The Chronicle there is no foundation for reports of separation. She said she has cast her lot with John Alexander and will remain faithful to him to the end.
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Dowie
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
the Chronicle
John Alexander
Death of Judge Thomas in St Louis Hospital
Judge Charles Wait Thomas of East St Louis dies at Mullaophy hospital after brain clot operation. He had been a Republican candidate for the Illinois supreme court from the first district and was confined in hospital a week.
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Thomas
St. Louis
Charles Wait ‘Thomas
East St. Louis
Mullaophy Hospital
Cairo
Supreme Court
Tlinois
Tle
Bitter March Storm Hits Butte With Freezing Temps
Fine weather for March is interrupted by a severe storm sweeping Butte and Montana. Temperatures plummeted to 22 below zero as fierce winds raged, marking one of the coldest spells in years.
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Butte
Mont
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Cleansing
The ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe laxative for headache constipation and liver discomfort. It advises keeping a vial at home and taking a dose at bedtime when cleansing is needed. It claims the pills do not gripe and are sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Taxpayers urged to pay taxes at bank office
FR. W. Evvis, Collector, asks all taxpayers to call at the rear of the First National Bank to make tax payments as the deadline approaches.
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First National Bank
FR. W. Evvis
To Property Owners Special Tax Reminder 1906
Notice to property owners owing special taxes to pay by March 80 1906 before books are turned delinquent. Signed by F. E. Dipr Griffin, Special tax collector. Also mentions Joe Fifer's dancing school with 50 class at Lexington hall Wednesday March lith.
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F. E. Dipr
Mark Griffin
Joe Fifer
Lexington Hall
Wethneadiy March
Money to Loan on Homes and Real Estate
Money to loan on homes real estate and factories at current rates. Quick approvals and flexible terms.
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Hms Real Estate
Fresporyt
Interior Academy Notes Highlight Weekend Show and Board Affairs
The most successful event was a Saturday night performance by the Dakota Male quartet with Mr. Golightly and Mrs. Phobbs in leading roles. Dr. Leitzell, Prof. Wagner, Mr. Garnet, and Mr. Foster conducted the production, with Mr. Holtgrapple providing orchestral accompaniment. Seven numbers pleased the audience. Miss Eva Smith and Mr. Henan received praise for performance and expression. About $23 was raised from the show. A Saturday afternoon executive committee meeting discussed institutional management.
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Golightly
Phobbs
Academy
Leitzell
Wagner
Garnet
Foster
Dakota
Ware
Holtgrapplé
Kehil
Eiva Smith
Henen
Fred Wehmeier
Miss Snyder
Captain Phobbs
Harley Baltzer
Mr. Borger
Roth
Board of Trustees
Trustees Meeting Called For March 23 Involve Instructors
The trustees meet Friday March 23 to select instructors, plan student enrollment growth, and outline improvements. Rev C K Staudt will deliver the next Free Lecture on March 23 with subject to be announced. Irene Baltzer of Orangeville visited Dakota Saturday returning the same day. Athletic Association elected Mr Kebil as treasurer and Miss Smith as secretary to complete Mr Borger’s term. A prize named the trustees' prize will be offered to the beginning Latin class.
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C. K. Staudt
Irene Baltzer
Orangeville
Dakota
The
Athletic Association
Kebil
Smith
Records of County Court estate proceedings listed
Estate actions include probate orders will filings conservatorships guardianships and claims for multiple estates. Names include Andrew Wheeler Simon Parker William Ackerman John G Saxby Eleanor Barber Louisa Kraus Marne Rising Dina Kraus and Mary Richtmyre with related bonds appraisers guardianship settlements and insanity docket entries. Courts set hearings and finalize estates as of March 1906.
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Andrew Wheeler
Simon Parker
William Ackerman
John G. Saxby
Wm. Goodrich
A. K. Eby
L. W. Reed
Reuben Siegfried
Harnish
Emilie Schlegel
Eleanor Barber
Thomas Weisser
John McKenna
Louisa Kraus
Marne F. Rising
Dina Kraus
Thomas Griffin
Jacob Gur
Andrew L. Wheeler
Mary Richtmyre
E. E. Potter
Potter
Mary Schroeder
Hoebel Et al
Albert Hoebel
Thurston Knudson
Frederick Wendt
Thomas C. Shoesmith
Eliza Derr
Mary Kerch
Real estate transfers filed in Stephenson County
Stephenson County Abstract Office lists transfers since the last report including Jacob Behringer to J M Aurand for 60 acres, to D L Mitchell for 40 acres, Hyland to Charles Flynn for 40 acres in Rock Bun apn, with dates 8 26 6 and 9 26 6 and 1 27 9.
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Stephenson County Abstract Office
Jacob Behringer
J. M. Aurand
D. L. Mitchell
Hyland
Charles Flynn
Rock Bu
Land transfers and abstracts by Taylor and Frick Conveyancers
A list of releases and transfers of rural property in Freeport, Davis, Harlem, Wright and Lords additions, and surrounding areas. Transactions include buyers and amounts such as $18,600 for 60 acres, $11,400 for 160 acres, and other deeds and mortgages. Abstracts of title offered on short notice with deeds and legal instruments prepared.
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W. R. Stone
Henry Nieman
Sely
Ridott
Conrad Best
Ferdinand Panske
Harlem
C. L. Herman
R. H. Jones
Rogers
Freeport
Soc
H. Meyer
Wm. Nesemeyer
Ely
W. Freeport
Peter Meyers
Jessie Robbieson
Buckeye
Union Loan & B. Ass'n
Christian Rummelhagen
Mayer & S. Add
O. C. Wade
Henry Scherning
Louis Dickes
Winnesheik
Cyrus Yeagle
Samuel Jordan
Waddamis
O. Taylor & Frick
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Life Boost
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as life giving and soothing to nerves and blood. It promotes the product in tablet form priced at 365 cents, credited to Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Farmers Grain Dealers' meeting opens in Peoria Illinois
Farmers in Co operation Peoria Illinois March 14 Special The Farmers Grain Dealers association of Illinois began its third annual meeting in this city today with a large and representative attendance. The organization is designed for cooperation in both business and politics the meeting which is to last two days will formulate plans for extending the membership and influence of the association.
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Peoria
Farmers Grain Dealers’ Association of Illinois
PAXTINE Toilet Antiseptic Endorsed For Broad Uses
Economy is a strong point in favor of PAXTINE Toilet Antiseptic. It extends beyond liquid antiseptics with multiple medicinal and toilet uses. Non alcoholic, it cleanses heals and kills germs while soothing and non irritating. Suitable for inflammation and all catarrhal conditions of the mouth nose throat eyes and feminine organs says Emmert Druggist Freeport IL.
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Yos
Emmert
Freeport
Great Bureaus at the New York Racket store for 20 days
Ladies and children's rubbers at 156 net pair, toy and games at palf price and the entire stock of wall chalk. Half price and any of goods to be sold at rice.
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New York
Algo
Wall P
Wonders of Banibee Baalbee ruins near Damascus
An ancient Cocle-Syula site forty five miles northwest of Damascus holds massive stone blocks in ruins. The largest blocks on a wall behind the temple of Baal measure sixty four sixty three and sixty two feet long and thirteen feet thick. They stand twenty five feet above the ground, prompting questions about how they were raised.
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Banibek
Cocle-Syula
Damascus
Banlbec
Mecca
Baal
Clock stopped at 6, wife proves masculine mind limits
A Kansas City woman tells a husband a breakfast table tale to show masculine intellect is limited. He notes the dining room clock and claims they are late, she reveals the clock stopped at 6 and she set it by guess, leaving him silent that morning.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Times
Cocaine Invention and Its Lethal Allure
The piece outlines cocaine as an 1859 discovery that remained obscure until 1884. It notes strong stimulating effects in small doses, immediate buoyancy and youth, and a dangerous addictive pull. It warns that as a cumulative poison the first warning comes late, leading to complete ruin across mental, moral, and physical realms.
Missionaries Speak 37 Languages Across Vast Christian Network
The American Methodist church employs about 5,000 workers guiding 150,000 Christians. In Liverpool, showman George Brown was jailed for 28 days after swinging a monkey by its tail.
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American Methodist Church
George Brown
Liverpool
Coming Events Schedule of dances and socials
March events include Jon Fifers dancing school at Lexington hall and a University Extension lecture by Dr Willett at First Presbyterian church. Also listed are Dawsons school and social dances at Blusts hall, W B R C soda at GwA Rohall, J A to OR O card party at Masonic temple, St Patrick's day party at St Marys hall, and other dances and card parties at Masonic halls and Lexington hall across April including Amity society and a nonrteans annual ball.
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Jon Fifer
Lexington Hall
Dr. Willett
First Presbyterian Church
Prof. Dawson
Blust
Masonic Temple
Bt. Mary’s Hall
K. of
Dawson
Blust's Hall
Y.M.C.A. Meeting Featured by Moen and Cobia
At the Y M C A a meeting led by Moen and Cobia focused on gin related topics and community plans. The event highlighted ongoing discussions and local involvement with YMCA activities and social concerns.
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Y.M.C. A
Moen
FE. M. Cobia
Gin
Vaudeville and film events at the Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House schedules a busy season from March 12 to April 28 featuring vaudeville acts and films. Highlights include The Tie That Binds on March 21, Ohang EK Grapewin and Lyman Howe's Moving Pictures, and several other performances through April 28.
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Grand Opera House
al H. Wilson
Buster Brown
Ohang
Grapewin
Lyman Howe
Moving Pictures
Await Big Game Between Freeport Y M C A and Monroe Company H
Monroe papers preview a basketball clash next Wednesday evening in Freeport pitting the Y M C A team from Freeport against Monroe’s Company H squad. contests between the two teams are highly anticipated by local fans and players.
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Monroe
Freeport
H Team
Allington's Music Shop Led Week’s Sale at 6 Cents
For one week sheets music at 6 cents and latest popular tunes at 16 cents. Allington's Music Shop leads with competitive prices and fresh inventory, promising value and selection for customers.
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Allington
Colonist Low One Way Second Class Rates Fallout
Colonist low one way second class rates offered to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Boise City Spokane Walla Walla Ogden Salt Lake City Butte and other Montana Colorado Utah Nevada and Pacific Coast. Through Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line February 16 to April 7 1906 inclusive. Daily and personally conducted excursions in Pullman Tourist cars only 7.00 for double berth from Chicago to the Pacific. Dining cars meals a la carte. Full information from Chicago North Western agents.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Boise City
Spokane
Walla
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Butte
Montana
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union
Pacific & North-Western
Ing
Pacific East
Chicago & North-Western
Ba Y
Perfection-Oil Price at Burrell Bros Cash Grocers
The best oi Perfection- Sc. per gallon is offered at Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson Street. Promotion covers the current stock and reflects the weekly price in effect for a limited period.
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Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
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