Longshoremen Strike Settled after Talks in Ireland
After talks between President Keefe of the Longshoremen and dock managers, the lakes strike ends with workers returning to work on last season terms. About 20,000 men affected. freight rates likely to rise temporarily. Secrecy surrounded negotiations led by President Livingstone of the Lake Carriers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Keefe
Detroit
Buffalo
Livingstone
Lake Carriers’ Association
Tetroit
Sxcefe
Wnion
Baer Replies to Mitchell on Coal Strike Events
New York reports Baer issues a statement rebutting John Mitchell's Scranton speech. It asserts operators never sought wage cuts or longer hours, claims idle mines were due to Mitchell's agitation, and defends state constabulary for preventing violence while protecting life and property. The statement praises Roosevelt coal commission inspired police conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Authracite
Scranton
John Mitchell
Tris
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Coal Commission
Ita
Coal Operators Meet In Chicago To Seek National Concession
Nearly 300 coal operators from Ohio Indiana Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory and Texas gathered in Chicago to press for a national commission to resolve mining issues with miners. They plan to send a delegation to Washington urging the president to appoint the body and study topics such as the check-off system machine differential rail relations and pit committee autonomy. Executive sessions and regional associations mapped support and further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Jim Mais
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Terriory
Texas
Auditorum
Washington
Conferney
Ohio Operas Association
Sestu
Rted
Indoras
End of Cece Shi Tee Final Personnel Vote
The committee will meet this afternoon to complete the final vote on the personnel attestation and to prepare representations to be sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
He Mada
Chicago Eases Building Tie Up After Settlement Talks
Compromises reached in Chicago allow rapid resumption of building activity. Bridge and structural iron workers and employers agree to arbitration of differences. The striking Standarderick men decide to return to work pending a wage settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bridge and Structural Iron
Stanederrick
Engineers' Brotherhood Convention Opens in Memphis
The seventh bi minnial convention of the International Brotherhood of Engineers began in the Grand Opera House in Memphis. Sessions extend four weeks with many important matters to be disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers’ Brotherhood and Session
Memphis
International Brotherhood of Engineers
Plans for San Francisco rebuilding financing discussed
The Trimune reports plans to form a bond and mortgage corporation under a federal or broad state charter to guarantee bonds backed by ten year mortgages on San Francisco property. It aims for about 10 million dollars capital and underwriting up to 50 million in bonds, focusing on steel structures and loans up to half the land and proposed holding value, with mortgages at 5½ to 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trimune
San Francisco
Nese
Steppley
Kennedy Testifies in Brooklyn Refuse Contract Probe
H Milton Kennedy testified in an inquiry into the Brooklyn street cleaning department claiming State Senator Patrick McCarren sought $25,000 from Anthony Brady for securing the ashes removal contract. A letter allegedly from Martin W. Littleton referenced the $25,000, implying payment to McCarren. Kennedy said Brady claimed McCarren wanted the money. he did not know if it was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Milton Kennedy
Brooklyn
Patrick HH. McCarren
Anthony N. Brady
Kennedy
Martin W. Littleton
McCarren
Brady
Fierce Fighting in Morocco Reported by Madrid
Madrid dispatches report further heavy fighting in Morocco. The sultan's troops reportedly crossed the Malaya river, struck the Pretender's forces, and killed about 100 of his followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Madrid
Malaya River
Billiards at Chicago Results Report Hoppe Leads
In Chicago on May 10 the billiard tournament shows Willie Hoppe with two wins, George Slosson one, and Jake Schafer one. Hoppe defeated Sutton, while Slosson beat Cure the Frenchman.
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Chicago
Willie
Hoppe
George Slosson
Jake Schaefer
Sutton
Slosson
Cure
She Died a Multi Millionairess
New York May 10 The late Mrs Wreneis Burton Harison was killed November 25 when she was thrown from an automobile on Long Island Her estate is valued at more than 4 million dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wreneis Burton Harison
Long Island
Acquittal Here in Mail Carrier Killing Case
In Chclcville Ohio May 10 Jacob Mc Cartney a coal dealer of London C was acquitted by a jury after shooting Hart Richmond a mail carrier and the lover of Miss Mc Cartney Richmond was killed.
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Chclcville, C
Jacob McCartney
London
Hart Richmond
Miss McCartney
Baseball Scores Reported With Thirteen Innings Tie
Chicago, May 10 scores list League games in thirteen innings at St Louis where Chicago edged St Louis 2 to 1. American matches include Philadelphia 1 at Boston, Chicago 6 at St Louis, and Milwaukee 7 at Louisville. Western results show Pueblo 7 over Omaha and Denver 9 over Lincoln.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Association
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minnneapolis
Columbus
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Suebla
Omaha
Pueblo
Denver
Lincoln
James Gordon Bennett S65, New York Herald Owner in Paris
The article notes James Gordon Bennett is sixty five on his birthday with his empire still earning about a million annually. He lives in Europe, runs the Herald by cable from afar, and remains American in spirit despite a European residence and villas in Trouville Bourgival Vichy and Cap d Antibes. It highlights his wealth, travels, and private life while detailing his age and enduring influence on the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
The
Herald
Bennett
Paris
Europe
Cable
Mr. Bennett
Evening Telegram
Globe
Trouville
Bourgival
Vichy
Cape Antibes
Champs d'Elysee
Death of Mrs A H Miller in Lanark distressing events
The Lanark Gazette reports the sudden death of Mrs. A H Miller of Freeport at her mother's home in Lanark from internal hemorrhage. She visited family earlier, planned a trip with her husband, and in the afternoon grew gravely ill, despite efforts by physicians and a Rockford specialist who could not save her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UGS
Oi' Gretohe
Robert
sMana Harley
Lanark
Schaéty
Evanston, T
A. H.milsler
Freeport
Maria Harley
Jessie Harley
Robert Harley
Wilmer Jaggard
T. Livengood
A. H. Miler
Miller
Mr. Miller
Fred Stallsmith
Prairie du Chien
Rockford
Col Lowdens Stock Farm at Sinnissippi in Ogle County
The Tri County Farmer visits Col Lowden’s Sinnissippi farm four miles south of Oregon on Rock River. He notes 176 head of thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle led by Ceremonious Archer and Cumberland’s Last, the new house, cottages, and an on site office with strict accounting. A June 14 sale will feature about fifty pure blooded Short horns from the herd as annual events begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Lowden Sinnissippi
Ogle County
Oregon
Rock River
Illinois
Colonel Lowden
James R. Cowley
Shafer
Lowden
Archer
Cumberland
C. A. Saunders
Iowa
Curtis
Iowa Agricultural College
Sinnissippi
Sinnissippi Farm
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Sold Widely
Citizens are advised that Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, the original cough syrup, is available at all druggists with no imitation claimed. The product is widely sold and promoted as a trusted remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
For Sale: Residence at 235 N Galena Ave Bargain
For sale of a residence at 235 North Galena Avenue offering modern conveniences steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas and a barn. House with part or entire lot available. Grand opportunity for a bargain if taken at once. Inquire of GEO J DEHN 44 Stephenson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Galena Ave
GEO
Dehn
Stephenson St
Ellington Piano Prize Awarded to Local Contestant
The first Ellington piano word contest prize goes to Mrs. J. O. Paules of 15 Winnebago Street. Judges LL A Herrick Owen N Smith and Fred Rice certify the award after reviewing contestant returns without seeing names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Paules
Baldwin Piano Company
Winnebago Street
LL. A. Herrick
Owernn T. Smith
Fred Rice
Carpet Cleaning Offer By A M Hoover
An advertisement for carpet cleaning services by A M Hoover urges readers to contact for cleaning. The note provides a phone line and pricing hint with the phrase phones 08 4 luti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hoover
Luti
Senate viers on Trautmann feud and primary bill
Prairie State News reports the Shuft leffrautmann compromise primary bill passing the house 84 to 66 but failing to gain an emergency clause. Insurgent Republicans Allen Drew Harris Reynolds opposed it. Democrats Prohibitionists and Socialists opposed, while Republicans Nenns supported. Senate refused to concur and conference committees will be appointed. Main dispute centers on voting district design with precincts versus primary districts. Comerford renews attack on Trautmann, arguing improper pay and mileage. protest expelled, rewritten, and sent to sleep in rules committee.
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Springfeld
Shuftleffrautmann
House
Allen
Drew
Harris
Reynolds
Senate
Chica
Cook County
Trautmann
Frank D. Comerford
W. FE. Trautmann
United States
Witneis
Shurtleff
House Journal
Comerford
Shanahan
Ambrose
Olson
Chicago
Shanalan
Committee On
Egg Day at Jerseyville aids San Francisco victims
May 10 Jerseyville Illinois reports a drive collecting over 12 000 eggs for San Francisco earthquake survivors. J M Page of the Jersey County Democrat urged farmers wives to donate. The town united in a generous effort described as a true Egg Day benefiting hospitalised victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerseyville
San Francisco
J. M. Page
Jersey County
Proposed Church Union Fails in Paris IH
The proposed union of the Methodist Protestant and United Trethren churches in Paris IH failed. Pastors and official boards favored the project and agreed on articles of union. Congregations were asked to vote on Sunday. Methodist Protestants approved unanimously, while United Brethren rejected by seven votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United Trethren
United Brethren
Employees to Get a Bonus From Minors Traction Company
W B McKinley president of the Minors Traction company issued an order granting all employees a cash donation equal to a percentage of their earnings in the past year as a reward for faithful service. The year has been prosperous for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. MecKinley
Minors Traction Company
Death of A. C. Bentley in Springfell May 10
A. G. C. Bentley editor of the Pike County Times and ex secretary of the Democratic state central committee died at anoplexy in Springfell on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bentley
Springfell
A. G C. Bentley
Pike County Times
Democratic Estate Central Committee
DeWitt's Little Liver Risers Advertised
A torpid inactive liver can cause many ills and deserves cleansing. Stir the liver to regain shape, with DeWitt's Little Liver Risers. Reliable, effective, pleasant pills with a reputation. Never gripe. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
For Sale High Grade Square Stock Piano
For sale a high grade square stock piano in fine condition with rich tone. Enquire at this office.
Rev Higgs Withdraws From Ministry After Controversy
Rev. I Higgs once pastor of the Cherry Valley Methodist church and Belvidere factory worker resigns from the ministry on advice of Rev. Samuel Harngey and states he was a victim of a plot. He admits imprudent conduct but says the action removes church embarrassment and he will leave church duties. He has joined the National Sewing Machine Co in Belvidere and begins work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Higgs
Belvidere
Methodist Whitch
Cherry Valley
Episcopal
Minstry
Sdmuel Harngey
Rockford
Harngey
Higgs
Rock River Conference
Jay
Methodist Episcopal’ Church
National Sewing Machine Factory
Lyman Twins to Appear at Grand Opera House Friday
The Lyman Twins, longtime favorites of Freeport theatre crowds, are set to perform at the Grand Opera House on Friday night bringing entertainment for local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Twins
Freeport Theatre
Grand Opera House
Points for Smokers Use Tobacco Without Harm
An old column instructs how to smoke with minimal health risk, promoting Wadsworth Bros Chico cigars sold by H J Moogh as a cheap, quality option. It praises the Chico cigar for Havana filler, flavor, and fragrance while claiming direct-from-maker savings and urging readers to try them at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth Bros
H. J. Moogh
H.ahs Medcer
Freeport
May events schedule at local halls and clubs
May activities listed include a district federation of Woman's Clubs meeting at Masonic temple on May 0 to 10, Woodmen of the World dance at Lexington hall on May 10, St Margaret's Guild dance May 11, Prof Dawson's social dance May, Foresters of Cherry camp card party and dance May 15 at Lexington hall, Foresters of Cherry Camp dance May 16, benefit concert and ball for San Francisco relief fund at Germania hall May 17, UTO convention at Masonic temple May 18 to 19, and Prof Dawson's social dance on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Federation of Woman's Clubs
Masonic Temple
Woodmen of the World
Lexington Hall
St. Margaret's Guild
Dawson
Foresters
Foresters of
Cherry Camp
San Francisco Relief Fund
Germania Hall
U.0. T. Conventionat Masonic Temple
Prof. Dawson
Fortunate Missourians Praise Dr King’s New Discovery
A Missouri testimonial from T Dwire of Graysville cites three cured consumptives by Dr King’s New Discovery. He calls it the most wonderful medicine, aiding a man who planned Arizona relocation by using it briefly. Sold by Jos Emmert, 50c and 1 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livonia
T. Dwire
Graysville
Jos. Emmert
Annual Meeting of Women to Be Held in St Paul
Illinois Central Railroad will offer round trip tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis at one fare plus $2 for the annual meeting of women in Cuba St Paul Minn May 30 to June 7 1906 Tickets on sale May 28 29 30 31 Return limit June 9 Deposit and $2 extends to July 16 I C Railways runs through chair cars and sleepers between Freeport and St Paul.
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Cuba
St. Paul, Minn
Illinois Central R. A
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Freeport
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Baer
John Mitchele
SOFT
Chamberlain
Journal
A. H. Miller
Col. Lowden
Ellington
Piano
Pasead
State Assembly
Trantinianny Adda
Prairie State News
State Auditor's Office
J. J. Higgs
Methodist
Cherry
Vailay
Lyman
Ruatlers
Dane
Neuralgyline Co
Wheeling
W. Va
Dutch Jaya
Genesee Jains
Dunkley’s Fruibanner Grocery
F. W. Borgmeier
New
Waterman Ideal
Sttowagner
Galena St
Savings Department of the State Bank, of
Freeport, Ill
E. Bengston
Weller Pottery
H. McIntyre
Clifton House
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