Tornado Rips Marquette Kansas Causing Heavy Losses
A tornado struck Margurita Marquette Kansas last night killing twenty four people and injuring over thirty five. Much of the residence portion was demolished including the Swedish Lutheran and Methodist churches and the opera house block. The business district escaped with slight damage as 1500 residents cope with widespread destruction and a temporary morgue forms from a furniture store room.
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Margurita
Kan
Marquette
Conductors Gather for U S Railway Convention in Portland
In Portland Oregon May 9 special edition reports the grand convention of the Order of Railway Conductors of the United States opening with many local branches represented by delegates. The meeting will run until the tenth and delegates will tour the city and fair grounds.
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Portlany
Ore
the Order of Railway Conductors of the
United States
Elgin Butter Market Declines on Bids and Offers
Butter prices eased half a cent on the board with quotes around 2 1/4. Harvard offered 25 tubs but Davis refused a bid at 2 1/4. District output for the week totaled 587,400 pounds.
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Bua
Harvard
Davis
2Te
Weather forecast for Curoaco and town
May 9 forecast shows showers tonight and Wednesday. Warmer in the north and central regions, with cooler air moving into the northwest by Wednesday.
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Curoaco
Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board quotations show July wheat at 8.37, May corn 1.00, May pork 31.2, Jan rbsp 7.2, Jan lard 17.25. Union stock yards lists cattle steady with ranged prices, hogs steady to 4 lower, sheep steady, with various price bands for stockers and grades. other market notes mention open high low and close for Chicago board of trade and miscellaneous ad lines.
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Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
Everett & Sweeney
Drivers Strike Over Refusal to Deliver to Boycotted Stores
Cuicano May 9 Special. Wenig Teaming drivers quit after one was fired for not delivering to boycotted stores. Crane company may face involvement due to two drivers refusing to deliver to the Marshall Field building. The firm employs about 25 000 workers. Strike grows harsher as 1800 teams go out. Retail deliveries extended. More deputies and police tightening order with little disorder observed.
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Cuicano
Wenig ‘Teaming Company
Marshall Field
Riots in Zhitomir Leave Dozens Dead or Wounded
A dispatch from Zhitomir reports a two day riot where Orthodox Christians attacked Jews in the streets. Both sides suffered many killed and wounded as mobs clashed amid armed lawmen, with law and order deteriorating over the weekend.
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Sv. Porsesnure
Novosti
Zhitomir
Russia
President On Way To Chicago By Special Train
The presidential special train left here for Chicago at 7 this morning on the Union Pacific. Strong precautions were taken to ensure the president's safety during the trip.
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Chicago
Union Pacific
Jake Rosenthal Arranges Vaudeville at Freeport Grand Opera House
Jake Rosenthal, owner of five refined vaudeville theaters including Burtis Davenport Grand Clinton Bijou Dubuque and Illinois Rock Island, arrives in Freeport to book a high class opening week. He praises the Grand audience, promises low prices of ten fifteen and twenty cents, and says daily matinees will fill seats with large amusements. Ladies at opening matinee receive a china souvenir from new management.
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Grand Opera House
Jake Rosenthal
Burtis
Davenport
Grand
Clinton
Bijou
Dubuque
Illinois
Rocksland
Freeport
Rosenthal
Thomas ’Orchestra
Stranger struck by Madison passenger train near Wisconsin City
R. P. Hutslander, a wanderer from Portland, New York, was hit by the Madison passenger train just after 6 PM while crossing Central tracks at Adams and Clark. He was taken to the police station then to St Francis hospital with injuries to the head and limbs. Doctors feared spine injury but he is resting comfort ably today and expected to recover.
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R. P. Hutslander
Madison
Wisconsin City
Adams and
Clark Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Portland
N.Y
Petitions for Macadam Street Paving Ready for Improvement
Local improvements board received a petition from a majority of frontage property owners from Locust to Walnut streets. Other streets will be similarly improved this season. The Elk Street Macadam hearing is set at City Hall West Monday at 2 PM. Liberty Street paving assessment list to be confirmed in county court on Monday.
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Chestnut Street
Board of Local Improvements
Locust
Walnut Street
Elk Street
City Hall
Liberty Street
Two Pioneers Dead Former Had Lived in Freeport Fifty Years
Mrs. Patrick McGrath a longtime Freeport resident dies aged 79 after illness and a stroke. Born Rose Shields in Ireland in 1822 she lived in Freeport since 1855 with husband James C McGrath who died earlier. Surviving sons James and Thomas attend funeral at St Marys Church after services at home.
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Patrick, McGrath
Freeport
Mrs. McGrath
Ireland
St. Mlary’s
F OD Bolton dies after long county life founder of Bolton village
F. OD Bolton a sixty year county resident and founder of Bolton village died yesterday at 5 45 PM at the family home in Provence township after a recent internal injury and a pneumonia attack He was born in 1884 aged 71 and leaves a large family including six children two daughters and four sons plus two sisters He was a devout Christian and longtime member of Van Brocklin church Surviving relatives include Mrs WW Bonebright Lemna Mrs George Smithrath Carrell Charles and Arthur of Virginia Francis and Milo at home The funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM from the family home and 3 PM from Van Broklin church with Rev James K Shields and Deputy US Marshal W D Mack in charge of arrangements
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F. OD. Bolton
Bolton
Provence Township
Mr. Bolton
Wis
Stephenson County
van Brocklin Burch
WW. Bonebright
Lemna
George Smithrath
Carrell
Charles
Arthur
Virginia
Francis
Milo
William van Brocklin
la Portela
Mary Leon
Conductors' Annual Ball Planned for May Tenth
News of Day Tersely Told reports the twelfth annual ball of the Order of Railway Conductors to be held on May 10 at Lexington hall. Harris' orchestra will supply music. Committees in charge cover floor, arrangements, and reception with listed names including Fioor David Dailey P I Cros son J K Collman N Curtin C A Crowley TI M Kilforan J P Ward M H Allen L L Barnist and W G Plumb T Goodwin H C Garey D J Riordan.
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The
Order of Railway Conductors
Lexington Hall
Harris
Attacr
Fioor
David Dailey
P. I. Crosson
J. K. Collman
N. Curtin
C. A. Crowley
TI. M. Kilforan
J. P. Ward
M. H. Allen
L. L. Barnist
Messrs
Epworth League elects officers and enjoys phonograph songs
Epworth League members meet at 168 Center street this evening to elect officers for the year. The program features church songs and pieces on the phonograph by Mr. Fischer. Also, the Y M C A plans to prepare two new tennis courts and all interested members are asked to meet tomorrow at eight in the association parlors.
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Epworth League
High School Alumni Meet at Freeport High School
An important meeting of the Freeport High School Alumni Association is scheduled for 6 45 o'clock this evening at Freeport High School. All interested are urged to attend as the gathering will adopt a constitution and discuss future work of the association.
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Freeport High School
Real Estate Transfers From Local Market
Edward B Rabendall sold to C F Hildreth lot 4 block 8 Lichtenberger s addition for 1500 dollars. Nellie G Sweet purchased lot 28 Merritz subdivision West Freeport from George Merrity for 1500 dollars.
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Edward
Rabendall
Lichtenberger
C. F. Hildreth
Nellie G. Sweet
Merritz
West Freeport
George Merrity
Delivery Horse Runs Away Ruining Wagon in City
A horse owned by grocer J. Luebbing bolted yesterday afternoon causing minor damage to a delivery wagon and harness. The delivery boy was shaken but gained control of the animal.
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J. Luebbing
Time table work moves to Chicago for division changes
Superintendent A E H Clift and Trainmasters W Dailey and W S Caldwell traveled to Chicago this morning to prepare the next timetable set to take effect next Sunday. The changes will not affect any trains on this division.
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A. E H. Clift
W. Dailey
W.S. Caldwell
Chicago
Masonic Meeting Set For Evening Lodge Session
A special communication of Bix celsior lodge of Masons will be held this evening at 7 o'clock for work in the CG. degree. A class of candidates will receive the HK. A. degree Friday evening.
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Bixcelsior Lodge of Masons
Business Men's Association Meeting Urgently Requested
A meeting of the Business Men's association will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the city hall. Attendance of every member is urgently requested.
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Business Men's Association
Sons of Veterans meeting at G A R Hall tonight
The Sons of Veterans will meet at G A R Hall tonight at 8 o clock sharp for transaction of business. Refreshments will be served.
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Sons of Veterans
The
G .A, BR. Hall
Sick and Afflicted Florence Thiel Improves After Surgery
Miss Florence Thiel recovered well after an appendicitis operation at Ghabe Hospital last Friday. She is rapidly improving and the family reports steady progress.
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Florence Thiel
Ghabe Hospital
Winslow Gasoline Launch Sold to J Be Puller by Molter
Winslow man buys gasoline launch Mosquito from Al Vempel and Emil Molter, sale completed to J Be Puller, a Winslow banker. Local notices mention partitions, home baking at Salt's shop, and real estate bargains. Gardens on Shatter avenue feature cabbage cantaloupe and tomatoes.
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Winslow Man
al Vempel
Emil Molter
J. Be Puller
Winslow Banker
Shatter Avenue
West Freeport
H. Hunepeldy
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