Porto Rican relief bill passed in House and Senate action noted
In Washington on March 24 the House conference report on the Porto Rican relief bill was agreed to by 136 ayes 87 nays with 20 present and not voting. The Senate began debate on a China and Japan study commission bill, appropriating 75000 dollars, and amended it to bar members of either house from serving under executive appointments. Senator Foraker sought recommittal of the Puerto Rican bill and Senator Fairbanks praised Indiana’s Oliver P. Morton with a formal tribute.
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Washinaton
House
Yeas
McCrae
Arkansas
Porto Rico
Iowa
Berry
Ark
Cockrell
Congress
Executive Department
Foraker
Ohio
Committee On the
Pacific Islands
Puerto Rico
Fairbanks
Ind
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
War office reports no new news from Bloemfontein
London reports from Bloemfontein dated yesterday that no special news is forthcoming. Newport notes the death of General Sir Edward Woodgate at Moor Hospital, wounded at Spain Kop on January 24. Thabanchu advices say Gen. French's force rests near the Orange Free State border and distributes Roberts's proclamation.
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London
Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Newport
Moor Hospital
Edward Woodgate
Spain
Kop
Boermfontein
Thabanchu
Ladybrand
Death of promising youth Figley in Freeport
William F. Figley Jr died at 8:30 this morning at 22 Nursery street from erysipelas and pneumonia. Born August 8 1884 in Freeport he was a Freeport High School freshman, a diligent student and gifted artist. He earned money as a Danny Journal carrier and planned to work through college. Survived by parents two brothers Charles and Burton and sister Elsie. Funeral Monday at 2:30 from Nursery street home with Rev L C Burling and A K Stibgen arranging.
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William F. Figley, Jr
W. F. Figley
Nursery Street
Freeport
Freeport High School
Danny Journal
Willie
Charles
Chicago
Burton
Elsie
L. C. Burling
Embury Church
Akin's View Limits Corrections on Assessments
In Srrinameto Illinois Attorney General Akin outlines that under the 1898 act, if no value change occurred since April 1, 1899, an assessor's prior year valuation mistake cannot be corrected this year or before four years from April 1, 1899. Changes in value due to fire flood tornado or other natural events or improvements allow adjustments to the current assessment.
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Srrinameto
Ill
Akin
Agséasor
Presiding Elder Fouke Assigned to Barrington Conference
Presiding Elder Fouke was not appointed presiding elder of any district at the Barrington conference. It is reported he may be sent to Freeport as pastor of Trinity church.
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Fouke
Barrington
Freeport
Trinity Church
Aspinwall to Speak at County Club Tonight
Senator Aspinwall will make a talk at the county club rooms this evening and Republican voters are urged to attend. John Rodemeyer, chief of the fire department, injured at yesterday's brewery fire, is able to be around with a badly bruised leg.
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Aspinwall
Senator Aspinwall
John Rodemeyer
Patent medicine advert announces Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
An old ad proclaims a cure for la grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails and E W Graves signature on each box. Also notes a legal name change from Torofsky to Lyon in Cook County Illinois dated December 16, 1895 naming Henry T Lyon Mose L Lyon and Maurice Lyon.
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E. W. Grave
Freeport
Torofsky
Lyon
Circuit Court of
Cook County
Henry T. Lyon
Mose L. Lyon
Maurice Lyon
Grain salvage and brewery insured firms plan rebuild
Fire losses cannot yet be stated. A large amount of grain once thought spoiled may be salvaged. Barr & Ohlendorf insured the brewery in German, British American, Milwaukee Mechanic, Farmers, Queen, Co of Illinois, Williamsburg City, Northern and Westchester. They will build a new cupola and perform other repairs.
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Barr & Ohlendorf
Milwaukee Mechanic
Queen Ins, Co
Illinois
Williamsburg City
Northern
Westchester
Powers in Goebel case cited by Wharton Golden
Wharton Golden of Barbourville testified in Frankfort that Secretary of State Caleb Powers aided bringing mountaineers to Frankfort before Goebel's murder. Golden said Powers was among the prime movers and believed the group aimed at a sinister end beyond removing the Democratic majority in the legislature.
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Frankfort
Wharton Golden
Barboursville
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Golden
Shank Earns Annapolis Cadet Exam Chance
The top three from last summer’s Annapolis cadet exam failed the final at Annapolis. Congressman Hitt will sponsor the fourth place winner, Lawrence A. Shank, son of John Shank of Lena. Shank is described as bright and deserving, with hopes for success.
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Annapolis
Congressman Hitt
Lawrence A. Shank
John Shank
Lena
Land Detached From West Freeport Village Limits
Friday night at the West Freeport village board meeting a tract of farm land on the village's western edge was removed from the corporate limits.
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West Freeport Villge Board
Fire destroys East 44th street factory. three firemen killed
Through the collapse of the first floor in the factory at 213 215 East 44th street the building was destroyed by fire today and three firemen were killed. The incident occurred in New York City as firefighting teams battled the blaze.
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New York
N. Y
East 44Th Street
Carnegie Company Incorporated Formed In New Jersey
Carnegie Company formed after a conference between Andrew Carnegie and H C Frick in Trenton New Jersey. The corporation is capitalized at 160 million dollars with all stock subscribed.
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Carnegie Company Incorporated
Trunton
N. J
Carnegie Company
Andrew Carnegie
H. C. Frick
Stone Masons Plan Meeting Tonight in Maurer Building
Stone masons will hold a meeting tonight in the Maurer building on Galena street to organize a union. All interested masons are earnestly requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Masons
Maurer
Galena Street
Knowlton Sets 221 Gaming Mark at Local Bowling Alley
C D Knowlton posted a 221 score last night at the bowling alley, marking a solid improvement and a standout performance in the lanes.
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C. D. Knowlton
Scarlet Fever Case In Home Of Herman Brown
Local notice reports a scarlet fever case at 143 Benton Street in the Herman Brown residence. Also mentions an April spring session opening for a college class, art studio offerings, and a morning market listing fresh produce and Baldwin pears.
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Herman Brown
Benton Street
Cherry Street
Jo Sexincer
Jsdlw
Illness Updates and Local Church Meeting Report
Mrs H W Rowley fled Battle Creek to tend her ill father W H Wandall. Charles Richards recovers from his spring grip for the fifth year running. W A Merrifield remains home with a severe cold but improves. Mrs Elias Koons returns from a long Pennsylvania visit. The Union Y P S C E meets Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian Church.
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H. W. Rowley
Battle Creek
Mich
W. H. Wandall
Charles Richards
W.A. Merrifield
Last Day to Pay Taxes, Collector Warns
One day left to settle taxes as Monday, March 26, will be the final day the books stay open. J. O. Kasoh, Collector, signs the notice urging timely payment.
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J. 0
Kasoh
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Wilbur Lumber CO
Exchange St
Brewster House
Grand Opera House
A. G. Knorr
King of Hypnotists
Hollister & Fargher
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Hruggists
Freeport, Ill
Tuo
Mareale Fomgis
P. Kent
John Raising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Emmbert & Burrell
WM. F. Jungkunz CO
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
the Island
Figleoy
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Towa
Joseph Emmert’s
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Shank
C. S. Barrett
Bengston’s Jewelry
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Knowlton
Bankers
E. Bengston
Jewelry Store
Stephenson Street
Pana
Harden & Tice Distributors
Oxford
Fred Wyman
Jos
Emmert
J. H. MacCrea & Co
Elias Koons
Pennsylvania
Union Y. PS. C. E
First Presbyterian Church
Cash Clothing House
Crokinole Board
Archerina Boards
Blust
Hollister & Fargher: “the Reliable Jewelees
T. H. Hollister
Stephenson Streat
Charlies
Walton Nephe 'S
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