Constitution Follows the Flag Debate in War Powers
The speech contrasts the idea that the constitution follows the flag with the reality of U S control in Cuba and Puerto Rico. It recalls Calhoun's doctrine, notes wartime authority of the executive, and cites Spooner on revenue from the sugar trust as supporters praise for the bill's approach to new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Spain
Santiago
Men Street
Calhoun
Webster
Lberty
Wisconsin
United States
Turley
Spooner
Thesugar Trust
Grape-Nuts Miracle Cited by New York Professional Woman
A New York professional woman recovering from a near fatal illness in October reports a dramatic recovery after using Grape-Nuts since November 1899. She claims about 150 packages consumed and a 20 pound gain, inspiring many families to adopt the cereal. the makers promote its brain nourishing claim citing phosphate potash and albumen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna
E.N. Wood
Amsterdam Ave
New York City
America
Hitt Attacks Canal Bill Defying Clayton Bulwer Treaty
In the Congressional Record speech Congressman Hitt argues the proposed canal bill violates the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, challenging Republican claims that the United States may unilaterally control a Central American canal. He recalls past treaties, Monroe Doctrine obligations, and calls for preserving national faith while declining to pass a measure that would defy treaty promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitt
House
Ohio
Nas
Tllinois
Cannon
Gannon
Linois
Iitt
United States
Baltimore
Great Britain
Corliss
Russia
Central America
Senate of the
Llat
New Granada
Canal
Panama
Republic of
Colombia
Nicaragua
Nicaragua River
Honduras
Bay Islands
Roatan
Congress
San Juan River
House of Representatives
Costa Rica
Mosquito Coast
Buchanan
Hepburn
President Buchanan
British Honduras
Bulwer
Cass
Seward
Greenand
St. Thomas
St. George
Milo
Keean Sea
Alaska
Adams
London
Guatamalt
Fish At Ones
Che Clayton
Balser
Evarts
Blaine
Bayard
Olney
England
Central
Americ
Prolinghuysen
Mr. Hepburn
Frelinghuysen
Belize
Mexico
Yucatan
Republic of Honduras
Great Bay
Clayton
Elis
Hoor
Abraham Lincoln
Black Sea
Bosporus
France
Sedan
Turkey
Land
The Sick List Returns Home and Harbors Better Health
Miss Tillie Huenkemeier, recently discharged from a Chicago hospital after several weeks, came home last evening in improved health. Dr. C. L. Snyder, who underwent a surgical operation a week ago, is up and about again. Mrs. J. C. Kean remains on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Huenkemeier
Chicago
C. L. Snyder
J. C. Kean
Milledgeville duo test new plowing method with traction engine
James and Ed Hacker of Milledgeville hitched three plows to their traction engine and turned soil at five feet per round. They say with a few improvements to plows and engine this field power method is satisfactory and workable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Ed Hacker
Milledgeville
O. K
A Woman's Awful Peril and Cure by Electric Bitters
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Bridge Wisconsin faced gall stones and worsening stomach trouble and jaundice. A doctor warned she had only one chance for life but Electric Bitters cured her entirely. The remedy, praised for stomach liver and kidney relief, costs 50 cents and is sold by Jos Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hunt
Lime Bridge
Wis
Isale
Jos
Emmert
Personal travel and visits noted in Freeport area
A crowded list of social visits and travel mentions from Freeport includes J Cadwell and Rev Dr Axtell in Chicago, Burton Figely and T White from Forreston, George Senn from Peoria, and George Clark from Rockford. Residents visit relatives, attend conventions, or join visitors from Denver, Jolona, Jamestown, Appleton, Milwaukee, Pasadena, and more as they spend Sundays and weeks in town or travel onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Axtell
Chicago
Burton Figely
T. White
Forreston
George Senn
Peoria
C. H. Linton
Champaign
C. Schaefer
Charles
Tolona
George Addams
Freeport
George Clark
Rockford
John C. Mitchell
Denver
Colo
Pioneer resident KE L Stiles dies in Rockton at 79
KE L Stiles a Northern Illinois pioneer died Friday at his Rockton home aged 79. He served over 40 years as St Paul railroad agent in Rockton and retired on pension. He leaves a daughter and four sons, including Herb Stiles a well known C M and St Paul conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. L. Stiles
Illinois
Rockton
Stiles
St. Paul Road
Herb Stiles
C. M. and
St. Paul
Change of Time for Dodgeville Line in Illinois Central
A new timetable is expected from Illinois Central on Sunday May 30. In this vicinity only the Dodgeville line undergoes notable changes. The Freeport to Dodgeville mixed train will depart at 7:05 a.m. instead of 6:00 a.m. to connect with the south mail train, and the evening Dodgeville passenger departs at 7:25 p.m. instead of 6:28 p.m. to connect with the Omaha limited from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Dodgeville
Freeport
Omaha Limited
Chicago
Woodmen Meet Sets Madison Trip For June Fifth
The Modern Woodmen decided to take the Illinois Central road to Madison on June 5 at $1.25 round trip. About 1200 Woodmen from Stephenson county are expected to attend and efforts will be made to bring additional Woodmen to 1901 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Stephenson County
Entertaining program at First M. E. church May 15
A Joint Entertainment by the W. H. M. S. of Embury and First M. E. churches will stage an event at the First M. E. church on Tuesday evening May 15. Mrs. Albright will present a stereopticon lecture assisted by six trained singers. No admission fee. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embury
First M. E
M. E
Last Bible lecture set at Baptist church tomorrow
Rev. Chas. W. Barber, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Rockford, will deliver the final talk in the series of free lectures tomorrow evening at the Baptist church. His topic is The Bible and the Coming Generation, and strangers are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Chas. W. Barber
First Baptist Church of
Rockford
Barber
Freight engine derails seven cars near Rockford
A freight engine left the track this morning on the Illinois Central line near Rockford, causing seven cars to derail. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Illinois Central
Shipments of hardy plants to Glenwood and Minnesota
John M. Wise shipped a fine lot of hardy plants to the Illinois Manual Training School at Glenwood Illinois and also a choice lot of evergreens to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wise
Ilinois Manual Training School
Glenwood
Ill
Minnesota
A Fast Bicycle Rider Chooses Bucklen Amica Salve
A bicycle rider often suffers cuts sprains and bruises from crashes. Bucklen's Amica Salve relieves pain and speeds healing. It cures chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by Jog Emmert druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Amica
Emmert
Will Play Whist Fundraiser Planned by Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church extends a fundraising plan led by its ladies guild offering a series of three afternoon whist parties. The first is at Mrs. Stealy's home next Tuesday, the second at Miss Bessie Gund's, and the third at Mrs. M. B. Marvin's residence. An entrance fee of 25 cents per lady is expected to yield a sizable sum, with euchre or club played by those less confident in whist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Church Guild
Dr. Stealy
Bessie Gund
M. B. Marvin
Minor Items From Local Scene Include Refit and Transit
C D Kramer has remodeled his store and P J Lonergan now controls P E Coxs grocery. The Shakespeare class meets with Mrs Whiteside Monday night. Sheriff Fox took Dave Gary to Glenwood manual training school this morning. Miss Gilbert of Minneapolis, elocutionist, will sing sacred numbers at the First M E Church Epworth League anniversary tomorrow evening. All who are interested in oratory should attend First Baptist church Monday evening May 14 to hear Miss Chapman recite and see years of study in action. Admission 15 cents, refreshments free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Lonergan
P. E. Cox
Right Man for the Place at Peoria Convention
W K McGilligan from Ridott served as chief door keeper at the Republican State convention in Peoria. He managed the entry of delegates and handled the crowd with efficiency, earning praise from the convention organizers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. McGilligan
Ridott
William
Peoria
Expert Workman Joins Ford and Son as Jeweler
Ford and Son announce a new jeweler, Frank L. Benedick of Wausau Wisconsin. He is described as an expert workman and comes highly recommended as a citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford & Son
Frank L. Benedick
Wausau
Wis
Weather forecast for Illinois May 12 period
Cuioaaco May 12 Special reports Illinois fair tonight and warmer in the extreme south Sunday fair followed by thunderstorms cooler in the north
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuioaaco
King's New Life Pills Promise Strength and Sharpness
Remarkable claims tout enhanced digestion, a clear mind, and higher ambition from Dr. King's New Life Pills. A 25 cent box is said to renew vigor and make one feel like a new being, with sales through Joy Emmert, druggist.
Market Quotations From Cuicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing Board of Trade quotes show July wheat at 6.54, July corn 3.7, July oats 2L, July pork 11.574, July lard 6.875, July ribs 86.55. Union Stock Yard figures list cattle steady at 100, Reeves 4.25 to 35.80, stockers 3.75 to 35.00, hogs 10,000 steady with firm close, heavy 5.25 to 5.45, highs 5.00 to 5.35, sheep 5,000 steady 5.00 to 5.78. Broker W. Killen supplies Open High Low figures for wheat, corn, oats, and pork with varied bids and late prices. New York Stock Market item introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicsano
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
Advertised Letter List for May 12 Freeport Post Office
The weekly notice lists remaining letters at the Freeport post office for the week ending May 12. Names include Albright Mrs C L Kleatz Miss Minnie Bibb Mrs J a Aliller Miss Celaster Dowhuwer Miss Emma Mevusen Mrs Lucresia Fortner Aliss Olive oe s GENTLEMEN antbidy Victor Collin C R Baker Wm Kipluge J J Bailey C R Co Roehler P L Brown Orin L Marry Walter Husky Wm Patitt Abe Ball Frank Weaver J W Consumer's Carriage etc. May BMITH D.
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Freeport Post Office
Albright
C. L. Kleatz
Minnie Bibb
J. A. Aliller
Celaster
Dowhuwer
Emma Mevusen
Lucresia. Fortner
Aliss Olive Oes
Antbidy
Victor Collin
C. R. Baker
Wm. Kipluge
J.J. Bailey
Roehler
P. L. Brown
Orin L. Marry
Walter Husky
Wm. Patitt
Abe Ball
Frank . Weaver
J. W
Consumer's Carriage & . If CO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Spooner
Mr. Tillman
South Carolina
Porto Rico
Philippines
California
R. R. Hitt
J. Cadwell
D. A. Knowlton
Harry Chamberlin
Springfield
Millie
Rose Baumgarten
L. D. Smith
Davis
A. E. Smith
Root
Cincinnati
National Convention of Chiefs of Police
Eva Grier
Jamestown
Ida Galloway
A. V. Hart
Appleton
Ida
D. O. Clark
Milwaukee
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
G. W. Ritzman
Pasadena
Cal
Ladies of Grace
Episcopal Church
Cinch Club
J. W. van Dyke
Florence Township
T. H. Hollister
John E. Adamson
First Presbyterian Church
Abraham Lincoln Garrison
Daughters of the Globe
K. of G. Hall
Eva Armor
Grove Street
Justice Koettenhoefen
Clara Capron
George Davis
C. D. Kramer
O. T. Crump
Richmond
Paine
W. Killen
Fry’s Vlock
Opau
C. W. Killen
Clare Atchinson
Brooklyn
Roy Bag
Ches. & Chi Sabe Thy
Tobac
C. Venneses
Federal Steel
Tay
Federal Steel Pid Lau
Nashieses
Norf
West
Pacific Mail
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Pfd
Tory
Onion
wsAy TM
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