Attacks on Japanese Restaurant Keepers In San Francisco
A Japanese consul in San Francisco confirms recent assaults on Japanese restaurant keepers in the city. Public sentiment is indignant though the press stays restrained awaiting government action. Secretary Root asked the Justice Department to conduct an immediate investigation.
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Associated Press
Tokio
San Francisco
Washington
State Department
Root
Department of Justice
Mrs. McKinley in Worsening Condition, AP Reports
Canton dispatch notes an early morning call to the McKinley home. Dr Portman says Mrs McKinley's condition has grown less favorable with no expected improvement, though no immediate dissolution is indicated.
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Associated Press
Canton
McKinley
Haywood Trial Progress Reported in Boise
Boise May 25 Finley McBean a Scotchman accepted yesterday by the state in the Haywood case qualified this morning The defense used its seventh peremptory challenge excused John Whitlock a nurseryman J B Tourtelette a young architect of Boise qualified for cause.
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Ec Aan Press
Boise
Finley McBean
Haywood
John Whitlock
J. BE. Tourtelette
Weather Forecast for Chicago May 25
Illinois partly cloudy with showers and thunder storms tonight and possibly north Sunday. Warmer in the north tonight, cooler Sunday. The sun rose at 4 20 a m and sets at 7 26 p m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Market closes mixed on grains and livestock in Chicago
May 25 closing board of trade quotes show July wheat at 100 cents, July corn 635, July oats 4786, and July pork 816. Union Stock Yards reports cattle 500 steady, hogs 22,000 down 5 to 10, and sheep around 4.50 to 6.25 with yearlings at 6.00 to 6.60.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
First English Sermon Set by Oak Street Church Pastor
Tomorrow evening the Rev. Mr. Kleisbell of the Oak Street Evangelical Church will deliver his first English sermon in this city. In the future the sermons on alternate Sundays will be in English.
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Kleisbell
Oak Street
Rev McKay to Deliver Winslow High Graduation Address
Rev K E McKay has promised to deliver the graduating address to the high school graduates of Winslow on June 10.
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McKay
Winslow
Kk. E. McKay
Boy Cured of Eczema by Electric Bitters
N A Adams of Herietta Pa recalls a five year eczema case in his son believed hopeless by doctors. After trying multiple physicians with no help a chance reading led to using Electric Bitters. Several bottles brought complete cure and lasting improvement. Sold at Joseph Emmerts' drug store for 50c.
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N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Joseph Emmerts
Stephenson County Seeks Anthracite Coal Proposals
The Stephenson County board of supervisors invites bids for 410 tons of anthracite coal to be delivered to the Freeport courthouse and jail. Proposals must be received by 12 noon Friday May 31. The purchasing agent John Bamberger reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
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Board of Supervisors of Stephenson Co
Court House
Freeport
John Baamberger
Robinson Circus Comes to Show Grounds in Full Display
The John Robinson's ten big shows arrived by daylight in four train sections pulled by eight locomotives. The American circus, in its 87th year, fills Taylor Avenue with a bustling army of showmen and a vast train, canvases, and hundreds of people and horses.
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John Robinson
Circus visit sparks rumors of identity in Freeport society
A Freeport girl seeks to hide her identity amid Robin son’s circus. society circles tease her as the “Smart Set” targets. In Baileyville a gentleman proud to have witnessed an Indian woman nursing a baby lion named Taft at the circus today.
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Robinson’s Circus
Batteyville
Baileyville
Taft
Freeport Chosen For Next Christian Convention
The First Colonized district Christian church convention closed at Rock Falls with Freeport named as next year’s meeting site. Over a hundred delegates attended despite bad weather. Notable addresses were given by Parker Stockdale of Chicago and A W Taylor of Eureka. Officers elected include President J W Ross of Walnut and Vice President H J Johnson of Freeport. Freeport delegates and local leaders participated actively in programs and reports.
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Christian Church
Clinois
Rock Falls
Freeport
Parker Stocdale
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
A. W. Taylor
Eureka
J. W. Ross
Walnut
H. J. Johnson
Pretetary
O F. Leyster
Lanark
J.T. White
Freeport Daniel
David Wolf
J. A. Barnett
A. H., Guy
J. T. White
Nettie Jordan
B.h.smith
C. C. Kost
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Rev. Barnett
A. H. Guy
Barnett
Robinson Circus Arrives to Roaring Welcome at City Depot
Crowds greet the John Robinson circus as it unloads at Taylor avenue and sets up the white city amid a parade that draws praise for its pageant. Governor Robin son leads a crowd that cheers the troupe with a 350000 dollar street display and a vivid afternoon performance featuring the Elliot troupe and the Minerva sisters Geneve Morgan.
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John F. Robinson
Taylor Avenue
Owens
Ohio
United States
Journal Man
John Robinson Circus
Circus Trust
Robinsons
Monster Circus Big Top
Robinson's Circus
Elliot
Minerva Sisters
Geneve Morgan
William Davis
America
Philippines
Widr
Light docket set for June term at circuit court
The June term docket lists thirty eight new cases three criminal fourteen common law and twenty one chancery. Grand jury meets June 8 followed by a short term with Judge Farrand presiding. Key cases include forgery conspiracy bribery and several attachments and quiet title actions.
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Circuit Court
William H. Shons
Petit Jury
R. A. Farrand
Officers Elected by District Federation of Women's Clubs
The Mt. Carroll session elected President Mrs. L. K. Wynn Sterling and Vice President Miss Sarah Hostetter Mt. Carroll. Secretaries are Miss Elizabeth Emmons Rock Falls and Miss Everett Aubury. Treasurer Mrs. McMann Rochelle. Delegates to state federation Mrs. Bertha Verbeck Freeport and Mrs. Reuf Dixon. alternates Mrs. W. R. Hostetter Carroll and Mrs. H. W. Rowley Freeport. Next year’s meeting place to be decided later. The Rochelle schools proposed a state tree vote to be sent to the legislature. Resolutions urged forestry study and a state tree chosen by pupil votes.
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District Federation of Woman's Clubs
Mt. Carroll
L. K. Wynn
Sterling
Sarah Hostetter
Elizabeth Emmons
Rock Falls
Miss Everett
Aubury
McMann
Rochelle
Bertha Verbeck
Freeport
Reuf
Dixon
W. R. Hostetter
Carroll
H. W. Rowley
Fesler
Illinois
Woman’s Clubs
Thirteenth Congressional District
Federation of Women's Clubs
J. C. Fesler
Ilinois
Mendota Circus Rescue Redefined in Freeport Skirmish Tales
Chicago papers recount a night clash between circus employees and Mendota townspeople, later contested by circus representatives in Freeport who deny abduction or violence. They say townsfolk overstepped while the Robinson show maintains a spotless reputation and peace in Freeport.
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Chicago
Mendota
Circus Eimployes
Circeus
Freehort
Robinson
Freeport
Radiant Complexion Promised by Rocky Mountain Tea
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Tan or Tablets at 30 cents. Claims refinements in women and admiration by men. Mentioned by Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
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Today’s Market Report
Will
Hillmer
J. A. Hillmer Company
Tion
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George Ruston
T. J. Bowers
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A. E. Zelner
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the Grand Jury
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Oneco
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Silver Creek
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Dakota
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Illner
Smith & Barnes
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