British and Federals clash near Brandfort and Thabanchu
An April 28 Federals captured nine prisoners east of Thabanchu while April 30 reports say British mounted corps moved near Brandfort and were attacked from two sides. two Federals wounded and eleven prisoners taken. Heavy bombardment at Fourteen Streams resumes. An American aiding Begbie explosion arrested. London reports Gen. Hamilton drove enemy from Houiinek with light losses. Twenty-six prisoners captured. Hamilton in camp at Jacobsrust.
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Thabanchu
British Mounted Corps
Brandfort
Londoon
Roberts
Hamilton
Houiinek
Jacobsrust
Twelve Thousand Men Quit Work Strike Affects Convention
In PuttapetturA Pennsylvania on May 3 the Allied Buildings and Trades council ordered a strike, with about 12,000 men quitting. The action follows trouble with the Brotherhood carpenters and impacts the exposition building where the Republican national convention is to be held.
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Puttapettura
Allied Buildings and Trades Council
Brotherhood Carpenters
Desperate fight at Leanbano Center leaves Americans dead
A dispatch from Iloilo reports a fierce engagement at Leanbano Center on Pang Island. Four Americans were killed and sixteen wounded before reinforcements arrived. Filipino forces retreated into the mountains.
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Manila
Iloilo
Leanbano Center
Island
Pang
Admiral Dewey Heads to St Louis for G A R Visit
Special dispatch reports Admiral Dewey his wife and party leaving this morning for St Louis. En route they will stop in Jacksonville where the admiral will be the guest of honor for a few hours at the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Dewey
St. Louis
Curiaco
Ill
Admiral Dewey
Jacksonville
Jealousy Sparks Murder in Jealous Home
Miss Emma Stolz was shot and killed at Mrs. Gilbert Holst home following jealousy. Mrs. Holst arrested. In Soria region uprisings near Ruatchuk escalate as peasants threaten violence. two officers and fifteen soldiers dead after clash with troops.
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Cutcaco
Emma Stolz
Gilbert Holst
Soria
Ruatchuk
Miner Renominated on 196th Ballot in Wisconsin
Appleton Wisconsin May 3 special Congressman Miner was renominated by the Eighth district Republicans today on the 196th ballot.
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Miner
Appleton
Wis
May 3 Mine Disaster Notes and Local Social
Up to noon 225 bodies were removed from the mines. J. R. Young, the Dakota merchant, was in town today. A May sociable will be given by the Madam Seton society at St. Marys hall Tuesday evening May 8th. There will be dancing and cards. Admission 15 cents. Ice cream and cake 10 cents.
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Scoriep
Utag
Madam Seton Society
St. Mary’s Hall
Kane county delegates chosen at Aurora primary fight
Kane county elected delegates to Republican state congressional senatorial and county conventions under the new primary law. Delegation size 35 is the largest outside Cook. Hopkins to lead and unit possible. Aurora delegates include Hopkins Evans Judson Hodder Beaupre Klein Murphy Southworth Plain and Goodwin.
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Aurora
Kane County
Cook
Reeves
Judge Carter
Congressman Hopkins
H. H. Evans
H. D. Judson
J. H. Hodder
W.S. Beaupre
Peter Klein
John C. Murphy
M. O. Southworth
M. E. Plain
R. P. Goodwin
Hopkins
Isaac Elwood
DeKalb
Guy L. Busch
DuPage
C. H. Backus
Hampshire
A. E. Price
Elgin
William J. Tyers
Lee Mighell
Illinois G A R encampment gathers in Jacksonville
Hundreds of veterans converge on Jacksonville Illinois for the thirty fourth G A R encampment Department of Illinois with four candidates for department commander including Chicago men Joel M Longenecker A F Walcott and Francis Riddle plus W H Coffman of Champaign Admiral Dewey and wife to visit boosting attendance to about 1000 delegates and an expected 50 000 spectators. A council of administration met to approve reports and prepare for the first business session at 9 a m Thursday with a parade on arrival followed by two general receptions.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Department of Illinois
Chicago
Joel M. Longenecker
A. F. Walcott
Francis Riddle
W. H. Coffman
Champaign
Council of Administration
Admiral Dewey
Illinois funds allotted for Chicago river and federal buildings
The sundry civil bill reported to Congress includes Illinois allocations for river improvements, post offices in Chicago Elgin Joliet Freeport Monmouth Streator and other sites, plus canal and harbor work and a Danville Soldiers home and Rock Island arsenal plant. The Freeport government building costs are shown for this year's expenditure. Local ad notes offer bargains at Staver's Hardware and talk of Lowell.
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Freeport
Washington, D. C
House
Illinois
Chicago
Elgin
Joliet
Monmouth
Streator
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Calumet Harbor
Danville
Arsenal
Rock Island
Methodist Conference Presides Over Second Session
The second session of the Methodist general conference, led by Bishop Andrews, focuses on the quadrennial address. It reaffirms a firm stance against liquor, urges a stronger drive by ministers and laity, and hints at amending church law on marriage. It argues against absolute abstention from amusements and supports discerning admissible versus inadmissible recreations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Methodist General Conference
Andrews
Clark Case Postponed as House Deliberates Free Homes Bill
Washington May 3 Special. House moves to committee on the whole to consider the free homes bill and passes it without division. Senate puts off Clark case until Thursday next while Army appropriation bill is taken up.
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Washington
House
Senate
Clark
Beautiful Cemetery Plans In Aurora To Develop Grounds
The Fair Oaks Cemetery Association of Aurora has secured a state license to operate the Beautiful Cemetery. It purchased the Angell farm, a fifty acre site about a mile north of town, with plans to spend $5000 in the next sixty days. A lakes chain, hundreds of trees, a receiving vault and full funeral conveniences will be added. The notice ends with an advertisement for Burdock blood bitters by Joseph Emmert.
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Illinois
Fair Oaks Cemetery Association of
Aurora
Angell
Smoke and Water Jewelers Sale Announcement
After settling with their insurer A. W. Ford & Son Jewellers offer damaged goods at 30 to 50 percent off from former prices. Sample bargains include alarm clocks under 1 dollar, eight day mantel clocks, teaspoons sets, and silver novelty ties. Fresh umbrellas arrive nearly undamaged with steep discounts. Sale begins May 2.
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A. W. Ford & Son
Iowa Democrats Convene for Delegates at Large Selection
Special stateDemocratic convention opened with State Chairman Geo Huffman introducing Jeremiah B Sullivan of Creston as temporary chairman Sullivan spoke against imperialism and militarism and in favor of by metalism committees announced a recess to meet again at 2 o clock
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Drs Morners
Kansas City
Geo. A. Huffman
Jeremiah B. Sullivan
Creston
Sullivan
Ice Season Orders Open at Billerbeck’s
Ice is available this season with delivery service and best guarantees. Place orders at Billerbeck’s or send requests to the undersigned Casper Neus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice
Billerbeck's
Casper Neus
A Chance for Idle Money
Dexter A Knowlton plans another trip into Minnesota and eastern South Dakota to obtain mortgage loans for our firms and friends. Investors can consult us for safe loans bearing 5 percent interest, with funds to be reinvested from the anticipated trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Desirable Building Lots For Sale On Easy Terms
We still have a large number of desirable building lots for sale on easy terms. Secure a choice location with affordable down payments and flexible installment plans to fit your budget. Act now to choose from remaining parcels and start construction soon.
Seed Potatoes Early and Late in Harlem Gardens
Seed potatoes offered in Harlem gardens south of water tower by H. D. Converssz. Quantity and varieties not specified. Sale notes indicate early and late crops, reflecting local seed distribution practices.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converssz
Fashionable menswear and children's suits at discounted prices
Artistic Clothing and Furnishings features a full range of men and boys suits including imported worsteds, clay worsteds, serges, and cassimere options. Highlights include single and double breasted styles, a complete line of dress shirts, Negligee shirts, underwear, fedoras, and caps with sale prices from $1.48 to $15.00.
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Manhattan
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Emmert & Burrell
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Gen. Atkins
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A. M. Hoover
Toelephone
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Promina
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