Weather notices for Illinois Iowa Wisconsin forecast
A mixed regional forecast from Chicago and surrounding states reports threats of snow flurries tonight and Sunday. Illinois expects possibly snow flurries and much colder conditions Sunday. Iowa forecast partly cloudy tonight with night turning colder Sunday. Wisconsin calls for showers tonight turning to snow and much colder conditions Sunday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ilinois
Towa
Wisconsin
Japanese Squadron Sails From Formosa Action Rumored
In Formosa, the first Japanese naval squadron is reportedly sailing today on a secret service mission from Sasebo. The Tatsu affair has stirred naval circles and speculation of further action. In Pekin, China and Japan negotiate a settlement over the Tlatau Maru seizure as China approves Japan’s draft proposals.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Formosa
Sasebo Naval Station
Pekin
China
Japan
Chinese Foreign Board
FIVE DROWNED BOATS SINK IN FOG AND REEF ACCIDENTS
Ashland Kentucky March 14 Today a boat with 31 barges met heavy fog and struck water one mile below. five men drowned and most barges sunk. Woods Hole Massachusetts March 14 The British steamer Silvia left New York with 35 passengers and freight for Halifax ran onto Sow and Pigs reef off Cuttyhunk. passengers were rescued and sent to Boston as fog reduced visibility.
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Associated Press
Ashland
Waier
Ttis
Woods Hole
Masa
Silvia
New York
Halifax
Cuttyhunk
Boston
Attempt to Escape Jail by Condemned Murderer
Giuseppe Alia, condemned for the murder of Father Heidrichs, tried to escape Denver jail today. He slashed a trustee with a razor blade who was cleaning his cell and rushed toward freedom but was quickly overpowered.
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Associated Press
Denver
Giuseppe Alia
Father Heidrichs
Sermons Delayed for Local Option Campaigns
Owing to an urgent call from Sterling and Rock Falls for special services the sermon series on If Christ Should Come to Free Port will be postponed until Sunday evening March 22. Rev C F Ladd of Rock Falls will preach at morning and evening services at the Masonic Temple. All are invited to hear him.
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Sterling
Rock Falls
Freeport
C. F. Ladd
Masonic Temple
Ladd
Christian Church
Lumber Sold at Auction by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
Lumber advertised for sale by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad was auctioned this morning. About 128000 feet of lumber shipped over their line but not claimed was bought by Kerns Lumber Company of Freeport Illinois for 2478 dollars, in a single lot.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Kerns Lumber Company
Freeport
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Notice to customers from H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. L. Jungkuna announcing Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults under the National Pure Food and Drug law.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
FL. Jungkuna
Madam Brunswick Extends Question Privilege at 380 Chicago Street
Madam Brunswick at 380 Chicago Street announces an offer allowing old customers to ask two questions for 60 cents. The notice clarifies the extension of this service for one additional week.
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Brunswick
Chicago Street
Canary Opening Event Noted in Freeport Week
A brief advisory notes an opening event named Canary Opening to occur in Freeport near the BE and West List week in March, urging readers to watch for the corrected eastern styles.
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Freeport
Local parents attend Beloit style manual training reception
Dr. E G Smith of Beloit College speaks on higher education and college prep at a Freeport High School reception for juniors and seniors. Prof. S B E Raines leads parents tours of manual training and domestic science rooms while business leaders press for stronger industrial training and extended school programs.
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S. BE. Raines
Board of Education
E.G. Smith
Beloit College
Smith
Patrick O'Connor
Alice Bidwell
G. Schoettel
Mp. Saidwider
Freeport High School
Seesider
Personal mentions from Polo and nearby towns
Local notes list numerous movements visits and visitors. M L Rhodes returns to Polo this morning Mrs J H Penning visits relatives at Forreston G W Courtney travels to Chicago Miss Vera Smith visits Freeport H E Fisher departs for Polo W H Sears conducts business in town Mrs William Moyer visits Freeport J A Addams Scales Mound A J McNeil Ders Moines in city on business Mr and Mrs Malnix Polo visit Freeport Amanda Wise El Paso Ill to spend day then Freeport for months Rev Anangst welcomes Polo visit Rev F W Emerson returns from Red Oak Mrs Dobbs Galesburg leaves for Rockford Helen Lutwinski returns to Normal Polo hosts visitors and travelers from El Paso Freeport and nearby towns.
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Vera Smith
Winslow
H. E. Fisher
Polo
W. H. Sears
Rockford
William Moyer
J. A. Addams
Scales Mound
A. J. McNeil
Ders Moines
Mrs. Malnix
Freeport
A. R. Bowman
Mt. Carroll
Migeel Idith
Martha Rockel
W. Gi. Gharet
Elgin
C. H. Pixley
Chicago
Cornelia Ss. Richards
West Street
F. W. Emerson
Red Oak
Dobbs
Galesburg
W. J. Moore
Misa Helen Lutwinski
Amanda Wise
el Paso
Rev
Anangst
C. G. Unangst
Howland Case and McGilvray Verdict In CountyFelony Trial
A jury convicts Verne A. McGilvray of forgery after deliberating about ninety minutes ending a tense trial. His sister Nelite McGilvray fainted as he was escorted to jail. Judge Parrand will set sentence in a week or two and defense may appeal. Meanwhile the Howland robbery case opens with twelve jurors chosen and testimony to begin.
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Furs
Verne A. McGilvray
Bo Witte
Upan
Neltie McGilvray
Freeport
Parrand
Howland
Pres’ K
Janes M. Desper
Dmoan Alles
Adan Street
Catlent
Spring
Saad
Lucky Quarter Drug Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. Wing's New Paste Pale Pills at Joseph Emmert's drug store. It claims to cure headache biliousness constipation malaria and offers a cheerful refund if not satisfied. The prose mimics a period ad with vague health claims and bold guarantees.
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Dr. Wing
Joseph Emmert
Slaver & Co Clearing Sale Ends March 21
Bargain shoe sale at Slaver and Company closes March 21. Items marked down with limited stock. Shoppers urged to hurry as prices attract brisk demand.
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Slaver & Co
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