May Day Demonstration Draws 200000 Workers in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on May day, over two hundred thousand workers joined a mass demonstration causing widespread shutdowns across the city. Vice Admiral Kuzmich, longtime port commander, was assassinated by workers they accused of trying to curb the protest. Early reports indicate similar suspensions in provincial Russian cities.
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St. Petersburg
Sts. Pohereoure
Russia
Kuzmich
Sudden summons for young man Munity
Albert Hofmann, prominent hardware dealer of Hofmann & Buss, died at home in Freeport at age 39 from typhoid pneumonia after a two day illness. Born March 11, 1867, he had been foreman at Leemhuis & Arndt, started Hofmann & Buss five years ago, and was active in Freeport society. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 led by Rev. Byers. buried in city cemetery. He is survived by one brother and three sisters.
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Albert Hofmann
Hofmann & Buss
Samuel Oswalt
Williams Street
Hofmann
Chicago
Galena
J. F. Hofmann
John Buss
Luebbing
Freeport Saengerbund
Anchor Society
Frederick Hofmann
Iowa Falls
Heenan Colvin
Forreston
Frank Salsbury
Rev. Byers
German Valley
Stickney Proposes Tough Penalty to Hit Rail Czars
In Washington on May 14 Senator Nelson read a protest from President Stickney of the Chicago Great Western railway against fines and imprisonment for railway officers and agents who permit rebates. He urged raising penalties to reach railway czars and grand dukes.
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Washington
Senate
Nelson
Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Traders Insurance to Pay San Francisco Losses Dollar for Dollar
At a directors meeting the Traders Insurance company now under receiver control announced it will settle the San Francisco fire losses in full on a dollar for dollar basis. The move follows the company’s transfer to a receiver due to the extensive fire losses. The May 14 statement from Chicago noted the plan to reimburse policyholders.
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Insurance Company
San Francisco
Chicago
Traders Insurance Company
Dolar
Carl Schurz Dies in New York at 76
New York May 14 Carl Schurz veteran publicist died at his home this morning after a long career. He was 76 years old.
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New York
Carl Schurz
This City
Illinois forecast partly cloudy with showers possible north
Chicago May 14 weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers in the northern part of the state. The sun rose at 4 39 a m and will set at 7 14 p m as the day proceeds.
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Chicago
Illinois
Market Report From Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotes show July wheat at 814 and corn 4634 with oats at 32 and fats near 360 for lard with ribs at 880. Union stock yards logs cattle 30000 steady to 10 lower with Beeves 4.15 to 6.20 and hogs 35000 slow to strong, bulk 6500 to 6600. Sheep 28000 strong at 415 to 575.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Boy Struck By Auto In East Freeport Incident
A nine year old boy, son of Joseph Fritz in East Freeport, was knocked down and run over by Erwin Hoefer’s car driven by A G Hoefer near the Second National bank. The child was taken to a physician after the accident and later reported back pain suggesting possible serious injury.
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Joseph Fritz
East Freeport
A. G. Hoefer
Erwin Hoefer
Second National Bank
Funeral Service For George J Heisler Held At Home
The funeral of the late George J Heisler was held at the residence of his son in law Christ Shouer 282 Union street at 1:30 this afternoon Rev F Holke of St Johns Evangelical church officiated and interment followed in the city cemetery Pallbearers were J Blatytau Jacob Molter E D Burt Adam Chrisman August Bergman and Simon Hermsmeier Mr and Mrs Conrad Heisler of Parkersburg IN and Harry Shouer of South Bend IN attended.
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George J. Heisler
Christ Shouer
Union Street
F. Holke
St. John's Evangelical Church
J. Blaty Tau
Jacob Molter
E. D. Burt
Adam Chrisman
August Bergman
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed for Mary C Diller
Mary C Diller wife of the Sterling editor filed for bankruptcy in federal court here. Liabilities are listed at 22050 with assets of 5251.
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Mary C. Diller
Sterling
Boosting Committee Attends Beloit Union Meeting
The Beloit boosting committee for the Woodman picnic attended a Modern Woodmen union meeting this morning and sent balloons advertising the Beloit picnic scheduled for June Tth.
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Beloit
Woodmen
Dorothy Dodd Shoes and Oxfords at Staver & Co
Staver and Co offer Dorothy Dodd shoes and Oxfords with a full line of Foster’s widths and sizes. Choose from a wide range to ensure a perfect fit and refined style.
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Dorothy Dodd
Staver & Co
Foster’s
C M and St Paul Tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo
The C M and St Paul will offer excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 dollars and 40 cents round trip. Travel dates run July 10 to 16. Elks meeting details reference J B Sweat as agent.
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C. M. & St. Paul
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
SUN
Otwiges Db Smogeagen Meeting of Elks
J.B
Sided Aia
Death claims couple in Florence township
John Smith of Florence township dies at St. Francis hospital after a long illness. He was born September 14, 1825 and had lived in Everts and Florence township. His wife, also named Smith, was found dead in bed at the family home with a son from the first marriage as survivor. An inquest will be held by Coroner W. B. Peck and Sheriff McCool.
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John Smith
Florence Township
St. Francis Hospital
Everts
Mr. Smith
Bingun
Germany
Gertrae Knipper
Gertrae, Hendricks
Beauty Habits Slips For Busy Women Promoted by Tea
Advert says busy women avoid beauty routines and instead use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 3 cents in tablets or tea. Joseph Emmert endorses the product.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Prices Right for Semi-Porcelain Tableware at Local Store
A local notice advertises 25 barrels of semi porcelain tableware arriving with attractive resigns suitable for all uses. Prices are advertised as favorable at Riley and Wcut’s Racket Store.
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Riley & W
Concert Tonight by Theodore Thomas Orchestra at Grand Opera House
The Theodore Thomas Orchestra gave a matinee today and will present a different program this evening at the Grand Opera House. The concert features Dvorak, Liszt, Grieg, Wagner, and others with intermission between works and strong praise for soloists and selections.
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Theodore Thomas
Thomas
Grand Opera House
Dvorak Largo
New World Symphony
Atta
Forse Lui
Maconda
Wagner
Youth Steals $46 From Local Store and Saloon
Charles Sheehan, a delivery boy for Schoeffel and Brokhausen, arrested by Officer Joe Metzgar after a Saturday night robbery at Schoeffel and Brokhausen and a nearby saloon. He confessed after hours of questioning and led police to $41 hidden near Exchange Street steps. firm chose not to prosecute since he had not been paid.
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Charles Sheehan
Stover & Knell
Joe Metzgar
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Sheehan
Metzgar
Court House
Exchange Street
Teens Apprehended After Disappearance Case Above Cedarville Bridge
Kitty Wolfenberger and Rose Howard were arrested last night in a shack above the Cedarville bridge and jailed. Mrs. Howard reported her daughter's disappearance leading Chief Sweeney and Officer Keagle to the scene where the teens were found with several men. The Howard girl had recently testified against her stepfather and was the complainant before the grand jury.
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Kitty Wolfenberger
Rose Howard
Cedarville Bridge
Fire at Horseshoe cafe on Chicago street small blaze
Fire department responded Saturday evening to a fire at the Horseshoe cafe on Chicago street. The kitchen floor beneath the range smoked before being noticed. chopping the floor released flames but they were quickly put out. Rafters were charred but the fire failed to spread, preventing major damage to the block.
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Chicago Street
Milner Joins Bridge Work Amid Sheriff Nomination
Former Supervisor W. C Milner seeking the Democratic nomination for sheriff has started work as a bridge builder for Wm. H. Shons. He began this morning to widen his countywide voter contact as primary dates remain uncertain, possibly till late August.
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W. C Milner
Wm. H. Shons
Salisbury Praises Taylor's Park for Horses on Route East
J N Salisbury, traveling with a string of race horses from California to New York, left the city at 8 PM yesterday. He quartered his horses at Taylor's park, calling it the best stopping place between San Francisco and New York and praising the water and location.
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J. N. Salisbury
California
New York
East
Mr. Salisbury
Taylor’s Park
San Francisco
Stricken with Apoplexy at Carroll Street Home
Mrs. Margaret Nohe of 70 Carroll Street suffered a stroke yesterday afternoon at five o'clock. Though aged eighty, hopes for recovery rose after night improvement. She remains unable to walk with complete paralysis on the left side.
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Margaret Nohe
Carroll Street
Honor for McGovern Named Chair at Memphis Convention
Alderman Lewis McGovern representing Freeport division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has been appointed chairman of the committee on thanks at the Memphis convention.
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Lewis McGovern
Freeport
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Memphis
Notice to Property Owners on Street Improvements
Notice to property owners along Van Buren Spring Jackson Mechanic Williams Streets and Galeng avenue that sewer water and gas connections must be made at once before the improvement is built. After work begins no connections will be allowed until completion and only by following the ordinance for excavations in paved streets, increasing costs. Slidly M.FoRp, Contractor.
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van Buren
Spring
Jackson
Mechanic
Williams Streets
Galeng Avenue
Slidly M.forp
Jovenak’s Want Columns Highlight Read Phrases
The fragment shows Sesha and PFBoac discussing a column about personal finance. It notes a need to read and interpret the Jovenak’s preferences and viewpoints in the feature.
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SA Eshame Pfboac
Prfs
Jovenak’s
Farm Mortgage Loans Offer Safe Investment
The text argues investors should favor secure loans on top lands to avoid foreclosures or crop failures. It notes lenders accept lower interest to ensure safety, urging small investors to prefer safe, well-backed debt over high-rate but risky loans, and promotes farm mortgage loans funded with the lender's own money.
Banker De Knowlton Investment Securities Dealer
De Knowlton, a banker and dealer in investment securities, is referenced in a historical newspaper item highlighting his professional role and activities in financial markets.
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de. D. Knowlton
Fatal Carbolic Acid Dosage Found Dead in Bed
Mrs Elizabeth Dreher wife of Benjamin Dreher of 119 Pleasant street was found dead in bed at 10 am by her husband after a short absence. The bottle lacked a label and had reddened in sun risked mistaken for whisky. Coroner Dr W B Peck noted possible misingestion due to impaired senses and long exposure. Mrs Dreher born Elizabeth Amey in Bethlehem Pa February 6 1829 married August 1860 moved to Freeport in 1875 and survived by six
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Elizabeth Dreher
Benjamin Dreher
Pleasant Street
Mrs. Dreher
Dr. Peck
Welock
Eva Dreher
Stover Manufacturing Company
Miss Dreher
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