Aguinaldo Linked With Lino in Northern Forces
Manila May 7 Gen Young reports Aguinaldo has rejoined rebel Gen Lino in the north and they have gathered a sizable mountain force. He seeks reinforcements before the rains. A band of the enemy between Legaspi and Riago April 18 was routed. two Americans killed and five wounded. The Filipinos suffered heavy losses.
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Manila
Young
Aguinaldo
Lino
Legaspi
Riago
Albany
Crossing Vet River Forces encamp at Swaldsel Junction
General Roberts reports that on May 6 the troops crossed the Vet river and encamped at Swaldsel Junction. The enemy retreated toward the Sand river and Kroonstad. Captured a Maxim gun and 25 prisoners. Casualties: 15 wounded, one killed, three missing.
Inter Ocean Heads Toward AP Suit Resolution
Judge Dunne grants restoration of service to Inter Ocean Publishing Co in its suit against the Associated Press and removes the ban on the AP. In Washington the senate agrees to conference on army and fortifications bills and names conferees. Senator Teller recalls Boers sympathy resolution as proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Curiaco
Dunne
Circuit Court
Inter Ocean Publishing Co
Washinaton
Senate
House
Teller
Mrs. McLaren Improves After Illness in New Orleans
Mrs William E McLaren wife of the Chicago Episcopal bishop has improved after a period of critical illness in New Orleans Hopes rise for her early recovery Bishop McLaren preached at St Pauls church as proof she passed the critical stage
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McLaren
New Orleans
William E. McLaren
Episcopal Diocese of
Chicago
Bishop McLaren
St. Paul’s Church
Editor Alberti Fatally Shot at Theatre in Santiago de Cuba
Gipars, May 7. Senor Alberti, editor of Don Claridades, an active political figure, was shot and killed instantly by an unknown assailant at the theatre last night. His newspaper had recently criticized American officials.
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Gipars
Santiago de Cuba
Senor Alberti
Don Claridades
Death of Richard Storrs Willis at 82 in Detroit
Detroit May 7. Special report: Richard Storrs Willis renowned author editor and speaker died today of heart disease at age 82. Willis formed a noted literary career influencing music criticism and journalism. The news notes his prominence and long service in literary circles.
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Detroit
Richard Storrs Willis
Hardware sale ad with lawn items and bicycles
Classified notice offering hardware items, stoves, refrigerators, lawn mowers and bicycles at cost. Contact person Lowell for details. Date listed 4 25.
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Lowell
General Conference Senses Stir Over Street Sold Daily Advocate
At the Methodist General Conference in Chicano on May 7 Dr A D Leonard challenged authority over the Daily Christian Advocate being hawked on streets yesterday. D D Thompson manager said back numbers were sold unauthorized and would not recur. A Buckley resolution to remove controversial articles was adopted. An ex congressman Johnson resolution to use individual communion cups was cried down.
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Daily Christian Advocate
Methodist General Conference
A. D. Leonard
D. D. Thompson
J. M. Buckley
Daily Advocate
Johnson
North Dakota
Local club notices and society events on tap
Shakespeare class meets this evening with Miss Van Reed and a Grand opera house rehearsal of As you like it planned for Tuesday at 4 p m. Y M C A board and Ladies Union prayer circle meet soon. A dance card party at St Marys hall tomorrow. Grace Kyle takes stenographer job at Poultry Tribune. Freeport Shakespeare society holds year end meeting at Miss Browns. officers to be elected. Mrs Cora D Boyer dies at Red Oak Iowa April 28. Bowling schedule postponed to May 9 between Slow Rollers and P D s. Smith D Atkins camp Sons of Veterans to meet at Y M C A and court house.
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Grand Opera House
Madam Seton Society of
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Taylor’s Park
Smith D. Atkins’ Camp
Sons of Veterans
Court House
64th Birthday Bouquet for Freeport Brewer Henry Baier
Freeport celebrates the 64th anniversary of Henry Baier birth with a grand bouquet. John Hansen, traveling agent, presented a gilt rimmed beer keg vase containing a large calla lily and the number 64. The arrangement was crafted by John Bauscher Jr.
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Henry Baier
Freeport
John Hansen
John Bauscher, Jr
The Moth Menace and a Tea Ad Mock Rivalry
An essay in The Woman's Home Companion ridicules moths as sneaky nuisances attacking wardrobes and rugs. It quips a book agent and unpaid grocer’s bill pale beside moths as a master of depredation. A Madison Medicine Co. tea ad follows with a 35 cent price.
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John Isendrick
Girl seeks general housework job in city setting
Help wanted ad from Mrs. M. M. Kleckner listing a general housework position at 64 Carroll Street. The notice invites applications from a girl to fill domestic duties in the era’s urban home setting.
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M. M. Kleckner
Carroll Street
Latest Delegates Count From Illinois Republican Conventions
May 6 report from Srrinameto Illinois summarizes delegate standings for senator and governor. Cullom backers lead in senator with 350 instructed and Cook county totals, while anti Cullom claims 423. Governorship shows Hancey with 379 instructed and 44 uninstructed, Carter 219 instructed, Reeves 172, Yates 167, with many seats contested or undeclared.
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Srrinameto
Ill
Peoria
Carter
Cook County
Hanecy
Cook
Culom
Hancey
Reeves
Yates
Madison Medicine Co. Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
An old advertisement fragment touts Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea produced by the Madison Medicine Co tied to a Jos Emmert reference, hinting at a historic patent medicine promotion in a catalog or page listing.
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Madison Medicine Co
Jos
Emmert
Rocky Mountain
Millinery and footwear bargains in Bogar sale
Mrs H E Bogar's damaged stock of millinery is on sale with pattern hats priced under half of former 6 to 18 dollars. Big bargains also in ladies Oxfords at 95 cents and children's slippers at 65 cents at Winslow & Co.
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H. E. Bogar
Ladies’ Oxfords
Winslow & Co
G A R Notice Calls Memorial Day Preparations
G A R members of John A Davis Post 98 are urged to arrange Memorial Day plans and consider attending the Chicago encampment. A special meeting at the Courthouse Wednesday at 7 30 PM invites Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans to help ensure every soldier’s grave is marked for May 30. F C Hepv Commander.
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John A. Davis
Chicago
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
F. C. Hevp
Turns on the light of reason and removes cloudiness
An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea promises to clarify intellect and moral cloudiness. It claims the remedy will refine character and improve judgment. The price is 85 cents and the seller is Jos Emmert.
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Jos
Emmert
Sale of damaged goods by A. W. Ford & Son Jewelers
After settling with their insurer the firm announces a sale of slightly damaged items at 30 to 50 percent off. Highlights include alarm clocks at 68c to 48c, mantel clocks from 3.65 to 4.25, teaspoon sets from 1.25 to 1.50, silver ties at 50 cents on the dollar, and umbrellas at a one third price. Sale starts May 2.
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A. W. Ford & Son
Men's Suits and Apparel Sale with Various Fabrics
Advertisement lists imported worsteds stripes and checks for men suits prices from 15 to 1.48, spring suits in blue serge and cassimere, boy and child suits in plaid and fancy trims, plus negligee shirts, underwear, fedoras and caps. Includes price points of 15 7.50 5.00 2.98 1.48 48c.
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Manhattan
Ice Season Orders at Billerbeck's Address Undersigned
Ice season returns with orders to be placed at Billerbeck's or by the undersigned. Best service guaranteed. Signed Caster Nenus.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
Bonds Sold by Trustees Repaid in Full May Day
Five years ago National Investment Co offered tax certificate secured bonds and we agreed to act as trustees for $50,000. We bought and resold $180,000 in three issues, funded with our own money, and on May 1 the initial $50,000 bonds were paid in full with a draft received.
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National Investment Co. of
St. Paul
National Investment Co
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W. M. Sanford
Imaarsas
Grand Opera ‘House
A.C. Knorr
John W. Vogel
Arthur Dering
Dig -Minstrels
Adam
Hollister
Fargher
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Hil
S. Vuer
Ching
Marine
P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Emmert & Burreld
WM. F. Jungeunz CO
Wanner
Vet
van Reed
Williams
F. A. Read
Grace Kyle
R. R. Fisher
Poultry Tribune
Ladies’ Union
First Presbyterian Church
Cora D. Boyer
Walter D. Mack
Florence Township
Red Oak
Iowa
Mrs. Boyer
This County
Slow Rollers
Journal
Smoke & Water
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Ldwim
Eagle Batre
A8&c
T# GOLDEN
Willner
Cash Clothing House
Knowton Bros
Covsenms
A. M. Hoover
H. C. Burchard
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Ladies’ Home Journal
C. H. Little & Go
Tn Bengaton
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Wm. Walton
Stephenson
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