Senate and House Debate Pension Claims and Porto Rican Bill
The Senate met at 10 to finish Alaska code reading, while the House set pension claim hearings for Fridays. Hoar urged a quorum date on Quay seating, Porto Rico finance drew amendments and a free trade substitute. The militia appropriation rose to 2 million annually as a national priority.
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House
Washmeton
Senate
Committee On
Hoar
Mass
Quay
Allen
Jones
United States
Porto Rico
Marsh
British in Command at Aliwal North and Dreifontein Casualties
Dispatches from various South Africa fronts report Brabant's Boers occupying Aliwal North while Oliver admits lack of control. British entrenched on Orange Free State side. Brabant hampered by limited artillery. Casualties at Dreifontein tallied 62 dead and 821 wounded while Grobelaar moves north with a large convoy. Free Staters reportedly return to farms.
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Jamestown
Cape Colony
Aliwal
Brabant
Oliver
Orange Free State
Orange River
Care Town
Africa
England
London
Dreifontein
Broemfontein
Free
Mystic Workers Elect Officers in Fulton Convention
At the grand lodge session of the Mystic Workers of the World in Fulton Illinois, officers were elected including Supreme Master George W Howe Morrison Illinois and Supreme Vice Master Robert S Cowan Fulton Illinois. Supreme Secretary Edmund Jackson Fulton Illinois. Supreme Banker J L Schock Ottawa Illinois. Supreme Medical Examiner Geo W Clendenen Fulton Illinois. Supreme Attorney F F Lichtenberger Savannah Illinois.
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Mystic Workers
Curnton
Iowa
Grand Lodge of the
Mystic Workers of the World
Fulton
George W Howe
Morrison, Il
Robert S. Cowan
Fulton, Ill
Edmund §. Jackson
Fulton, Il
J. L. Schock
Ottawa, Ill
Geo. W. Clendenen
F. F. Lichtenberger
Savanna, Il
Illness Keeps Mrs Rounds Away From Meeting
Illness kept Mrs Louise S Rounds away from the Illinois WCTU annual meeting. For the first time in sixteen years she did not attend as chairwoman of the executive committee. Mrs Rounds is seriously ill at Clifton Springs New York. Mrs Lucie B Tyng of Peoria presided in her place.
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Rounds
Jour
Louise S. Rounds
Chicago
W.C.T. U
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Lucie B. Tyng
Peoria
Davis Coming Home After Pretoria Visit
Webster Davis United States assistant secretary of the interior has arrived here from Pretoria and is en route to America. The march 16 report notes his return and travel plans.
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Davis
Napies
Webster Davis
United States
Pretoria
America
Lecture by Dr M M Parkhurst at First Presbyterian
The eminent Chicago divine Dr M M Parkhurst will deliver a lecture next Monday evening at the First Presbyterian Church under the aus pices of the Pastors association.
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M. M. Parkhurst
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Pastors’ Association
Beans From Abroad Reach Chicago Market After Years
European navy beans arrive in Chicago after six to seven years as competition with domestic beans at 1.90 to 2.00 per bushel. Imports come from various European regions, offer a larger 220 pound bag, and are priced lower due to color and size differences. Domestic stocks linger, but overall import demand remains tentative as traders test the market.
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Chicago
New York
Europe
Arbor Day Proclaimed for Illinois on April 27
Governor Tanner issued a proclamation designating Friday, April 27, as Arbor Day in Spriinakevo Illinois. He urges school and educational authorities to observe the day by planting trees and vines and to use the observance to improve public property and broaden knowledge of tree planting's economic value while uplifting youth morally and aesthetically.
Organ Recital at Amity Lutheran Next Friday
Lena reports Prof. Baldwin confirms Amity Lutheran church will host an organ recital on March 23, drawing music lovers and out of town guests. Also today death of Esther Shively, pioneer of Stephenson county, at home west of Pearl City, funeral Saturday at 9. Other items note lodge activity, temperance meetings, and local visits.
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Lena
Minor C. Baldwin
Amity Lutheran Church
Esther Shively
Pearl City
George Slear
Union County
Lutheran Church
F. A. Matthis
Charles Rech
Ludwig Heidenrich
Heidenrich
Silver Shield Lodge
Ladies of Amity Lutheran Church
Baptist Church
United Temperance Forces
C.H. Holden
Freeport
J. H. Babcock
C. L. Nelson Reare
Yestern
W. Shoesmith
Chicago
John DeGraff
S. C. Georke
John Fehr
I. S. Crotzer
W. W. Keltner
Mt. Morris
Sterling
H. R. Nelson
Elgin
Miss Myers
Geo. A. Myers
Illinois Central
Forreston
Mrs. Hart
Mary Buss
Meeting of the Ladies of the Maccabees
The Ladies of the Maccabees are requested to meet at their hall this evening at 7 30 sharp. Cure la grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E W Grave’s signature on each box. 25c.
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E. W. Grave
Freeport Democratic primaries elect Ascher and Luedeking for local offices
In Freeport, Democrats nominated William Ascher for supervisor, Henry Lichtenberger and E. L. Cronkrite for assistant supervisors, John Sweeney for town clerk, O. D. Emerick for assessor, Henry Luedeking for collector, and Chris Koehler with Charles Herbig for highway commissioner. Voters cast a large total of 1720 with Ascher leading supervisor and Luedeking narrowly winning collector by about 200 votes. Details show close contests for the rest and notes on upcoming Republican primary scheduling and local county meetings.
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Freeport
New York House
Wm. Ascher
Henry Lichtenberger
E. L. Cronkrite
John Sweeney
John Erfert
Louis Dickes
Mr. Sweeney
O. D. Emrick
Henry Muhr
Capt
Philip Arno
John Niles
Harry Tenney
Henry Ludeking
Tenney
Chris Koehler
Charles Herbig
Koehler
May Anajy
William Ascher
John F. Franz
M. W. Brown
EK. H. Plasch
KE. L. Cronkrite
Joseph B. J. DuFour
W. T. Rockey
O. D. Emerick
Henry J. Muhr
Assassor
Henry Luedeking
William Braun
A. F. Broad
Harry W. Tennney
George Knoeller
Charles Rummonds
Mr Hitt's Illness Reported During Finance Bill Vote
Washington advices say Mr Hitt was detained at home by an attack of acute pneumonia and would be unable to resume duties for several days. He is a strong supporter of the policy, and friends note his serious illness follows a prior bout three years ago.
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Hitt
Washington
Weather outlook for Curoaco area
March 16 forecast calls for fair skies and continued cold tonight and Saturday. South region expected to be colder tonight with diminishing visibility and brisk winds.
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Curoaco
Ilinois
Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief
Cold remedy claims to cure a day if taken at the start and save patients from grippe pneumonia and other ills. Dr Hoag's E Z Cold Cure offered as 25 tablets for 25 cents with money back guarantee. CHAS F JOHNSON and JOSEPH EMMERT sign the notice.
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Hoag
Chas
F. Johnson
Joseph Emmert
New Millinery Opens at 163 Stephenson Street
New spring hats and latest style trimmings are now available at E Bues millinery store located at 163 Stephenson St Customers are invited to view the fresh arrival of hats and accessories as the season changes.
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E. Bues
Stephenson St
Knowlton's Additions offer building lots for sale
FE recently reheaded the plot west of the Hospital as Knowlton's Third Addition to Freeport. Lots are for sale on easy terms to persons who will improve with good class buildings. Several lots already sold to desirable purchasers intending to erect homes. Still many desirable lots for sale in Knowlton's Second Addition.
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Knowlton
Freeport
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Larth
Royer
Archie Royer
R Dee
PCA
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Aurora
Gen. Atkins
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H. J. Mooge
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Miles Hamm
Henry Hensing
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Cnccscees
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BE. L. Cronkrite
H. Lichtenderger
C. D. Emerick
Philip Arnos
Henry LurpeKine
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A. P. Lattig
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Hugh Williams
Rock Run
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MR. Hitt
Martin Serr
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Freeport, Ill
Emmert & Burrell
Il Stephenson Street
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Bankers
Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Stephenson Street
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
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the Reliable Jewelers
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