Illinois Field Strife Looms Over Miner Operators Talks
Report from Indianapolis shows the joint conference of miners and operators making little progress toward a settlement. Ohio Indiana and Illinois resist wage increases while a nationwide pact is hoped. a possible week from Monday strike looms with mining may pause for months. Western coal demand dips as weather drives buying and retailers stock cautiously amid labor uncertainty.
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I A. Praaah
Indianapolis
Ryan
Ers
Tinois
Indiana
Ohio
Jast
Lkely
A Walking Episode at Grand Opera House
Al H Wilson Metz the German dialect comedian and singer appears at the Grand Opera house Monday evening in The German Gipsy. He walks about twenty miles daily in vacations and once hiked with manager John Havlin from Philadelphia toward Atlantic City alighting at a farmer’s place to ask the distance.
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al. H. Wilson
Metz
Grand Opera House
Robert Sidney
John Havlin
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Two Men Push On For Train After Exhausting Walk
The dialogue recalls Mr. Havlin urging endurance as the pair, having traveled ten miles, consider boarding a train again. Mr. Wilson notes the companion is near exhaustion and suggests resuming travel by rail, saying the distance remains five miles per person. Mr. Havlin agrees once clarified. They then take the train.
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Mr. Wilson
Mr. Havlin
Buster Brown Stage Show At Grand Opera House
Buster Brown and his dog Tige are dramatized for the stage with a large chorus ballet and a group of American Beauties by Redfern and Worth. The production, fresh from 100 New York nights and 200 Chicago performances, comes to the Grand Opera house on Tuesday evening.
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Buster Brown
Buster
Tige
Redfern
Worth
Grand Opera House
Grapewin to star in It's Up to You John Henry at the Grand
Charles Grapewin, famed for The Awakening of Mr Pipp, headlines the three act musical comedy It's Up to You John Henry. Frank Howe Jr directs the tour and Grapewin delivers a role suited to his strengths at the Grand next Wednesday evening. The show, with music by George W Hobart and contributions from six lyric writers, promises strong entertainment value.
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Bunch
Jefferson
John Henry
Mr. Grapewin
Anne Chance
St. Cecelia Quartette
Charles Grapewin
Charlie
Mr. Pipp
All-Star Organization
New York
Frank Howe
Jnr
This Date in History: Notable Births and Deaths Listed
A historical timeline lists dates of birth and death for notable figures from Mahomet II in 1430 to Jules Verne in 1905. It includes rulers, poets, scientists, and writers, with entries on College of France founding, Elizabeth I succession, and various events and deaths across centuries.
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Mahomet II
Pope Nicholas V
College of France
Queen Elizabeth
James T
Henry Benedict
Cardinal York
John Harrison
Spain
The
United
Mary Tighe
Fanny Crosby
Naples
Bertel Thorvaldssen
Savoy
Nice
France
Turin
San Francisco
Candahar
Ameer Rahman
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
J. Howard Payne
Washington, D. C
Panama
Aspinwall
Kansas City
Belgium
Robert C. Schenck
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Simonoseki
Japan
Jules Verne
Passing of Silver Dollar Saloon in New York History
The famed Silver Dollar Saloon of Silver Dollar Smith, once famed for paving the floor with silver dollars, is to be sold and replaced by a large warehouse. Business declined after his death as police court commerce waned without the coins. The saloon, opposite the Essex Market, drew Rast Side politicians and city show visitors in its heyday.
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New York
Essex Market
Smith
Election for Postmaster Stirs Aledo Contest
In Aledo Illinois today an election for postmaster is held the first of its kind in the country. Congressman James McKinney’s plan calls for the candidate with the plurality vote to win. All Republicans in Aledo and nearby rural routes may vote. Three candidates compete in a spirited race.
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Aledo
Ill
James McKinney
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claim
An 85 cent remedy ad notes relief from back pains inflammation rheumatism fainting spells indigestion and constipation. It promotes continued health with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by Joseph Emmert as a tonic product.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
March and April Social Events Schedule
A list of upcoming dances lectures and parties in Lexington and Freeport with dates from March 20 to April 20. Events include Joe Fifer’s dancing school social at Lexington hall Prof Dawson’s school social at Blust’s hall Freeport club open board party and dance and several card parties and lectures at Masonic temple First Presbyterian Church and Socialist club room.
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Joe Fifer
Lexington Hall
Prof. Dawson
Blust
Puspicus
Division
L. A
L. KE
L. F
Amity Society
Masonic Temple
Annual Business Men's Banquet Highlighted at Borough
The event titled The Devil illustrated by F. A. Borough is noted for the annual Business Men's banquet held on March 25 at Y. M. C. A. locality.
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M.C
F. A
Y. M
Upcoming Acts and Shows at the Grand Opera House
At the Grand Opera House listings announce acts including Al H. Wilson on March 24 and 27 for Buster Brown on March 26 with Chas. BE. Grapewin on April 13. The Wayward Daughter opens April 19 followed by The Little Holmstead on April, Lyman Howe's Moving Pictures in April and John L. Sullivan and company on April 27. Plus DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as a safe laxative.
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al H. Wilson
Buster Brown
Chas. BE. Grapewin
Little Holmstead
Lyman Howe
Moving Pictures
John L. Sullivan and Company
DeWitt
Unton gtonks and Chicags in unclear item
Fragmentary OCR text mentions horses with names Hubert Nugebaum and Unton gtonks of Chicags with unclear event or location. No verifiable details or outcomes present.
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Hubert Nugebaum
Weekly Fashion Letter on Spring Garment Trends and Shirt Waist Outfit
New York fashion column marks March transition from holidays to spring wardrobe. It details shirt waist suits, circular and demi train skirts, afternoon dresses, and walking skirts, with guidance on fit, sleeve shapes, and coordination of waist, yoke, tucks, and trims. Color trends favor old rose, pinks, greens, grays, and Alice blue, with cautious color matching to skin tones. A blue silk dress with velvet bands and a coordinating bolero is highlighted as a model of chic, versatile styling.
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New York
Estelle
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promotes Easy Digestion
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion. It claims the product digests what you eat, stops belching puffing and palpitations, and makes the stomach feel sweet. Sold by all druggists.
The Great Closing Sale at H B Erb Grocery
The H B Erb grocery at 128 Chicago St Freeport announces a closing sale of fixtures and numerous items for quick sale. Items listed include lamps scales ice box cracker and bread cases cheese displays racks oil pumps cash register scales and more.
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H.B. Erb
Chicago St
Freeport
I. B. Eres
Delinquent Special Taxes Due by March 1906
To property owners. All those owing special taxes against their property have until March 80 1906 to pay before the books are turned over delinquent. F E B Dirrma R Griffin Special tax collector.
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F.eb
Dirrmar Griffin
Blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby celebrated at 86 in Bridgeport
Miss Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer famed for more than 6000 hymns, is 86 today and living in Bridgeport, Connecticut with her sister Mrs G W Ryder. Friends called to celebrate in her cheery room, despite years of blindness from an illness at six months old.
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Fanny Crosby
Bridgeport
Conn
Fannny Crosby
G.w.ryder
Crosby
New York
Jesus
Oil of life warms the body in old remedy
An old newspaper item promotes tea or tablets and a remedy called the oil of life. It mentions Hollister Rocky Mountain Yoa and a byline Joseph Emmert, with a price of 85 cents. The fragment hints at a patent medicine style notice and health claim.
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Nfe
Siren
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Yoa
Joseph Emmert
Staver & Co Slashes Ladies Shoes on Counters
Local retailer Staver & Co offers ladies and gentlemen high grade shoes marked down to 2.48 from 3.50. Shoppers can benefit from the sale, with discounts prominently displayed on the counters.
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Staver & Co
Bes
Wilw
Proposals Sought for Addition to Poor Farm Asylum
Sealed proposals will be received by the Committee on Poor Farm until 1 pm on Monday April 28 2006 at the county clerk office for the construction of an addition to the asylum at the poor farm. Plans and specs available at the county clerk’s office. The committee may reject any or all proposals. H D Price chairman.
Tax Payers Last Day to Pay Taxes to Frank Ellis
Saturday March 24 is the last day to pay taxes to Frank Ellis at 822d at Collector. Residents urged to call and settle promptly for tax obligations and official collection.
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Frank Ellis
Piano tuner F. J. Burdett places orders via Brown and Dollmeyers
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, has placed orders through Brown and Dollmeyers or by telephone. The report notes his method of contacting the firm for service and parts.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyers
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Joint Conference of Miners and Oper
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Newbro
Anna Conner
Archer Ave
Chicago, Til
Herpicide Co
Dept. N
Detroit
Michigan
Weekly Fashion Letter
Chamberlain
Frank Howe, Jr
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Charley Grapewin
Pittsburg Dispatch
Geo. V. Hobart
You
Anna Chance
St. Cecilia Quartette
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