Passenger Train Schedules and Connections Description
Train timetable excerpt with arrivals and departures for Freeport and Chicago routes. Details include daily and Sunday patterns, specific train numbers, buffet parlor and coach car services, and connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Janesville Madison Sycamore DeKalb and other points. Agent John F. Daly listed.
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Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Maple Leaf Route Trains Provide Midwest Connections
J. B. Sweaty, agent, describes Maple Leaf trains from Rock Island and Freeport to Milwaukee and Chicago with west and east bound services. Connections available to Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North South Dakota routes. Daily and limited schedules list passenger and freight service with transfers at Milwaukee and Chicago.
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Rockk Island
Freeport
Racine
Carrosito
CICS
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Janesville
Madison
Kansas City
Oanaha
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J.B Sweaty
Maple Leaf
South Freeport
East Bound
Dubuque
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Omaha
Kniss City
Guy Vyprecete
Chicago
Iuterurban
Waa
Jacenge
WM. Neese
Avent
J.P. Silmer
Paul
Minn
Forreston Sunday Closings Noted in Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR hints at Sunday closure or event in Forreston with unclear details. Reading shows stray words like Forreston and Sunday suggesting a local public notice or calendar item, but specifics are unreadable.
Transit Schedule Between Freeport and Rockford
Cars leave Freeport on weekdays at 4 55 am and every 4 minutes after the hour until. The last car departs Freeport. Travel between Freeport and Rockford takes 1 hour 20 minutes. Sunday service follows the same pattern with adjustments. A D street connection exists in Rockford for Beloit Janesville Belvidere Elgin Avior Chien. NEBESE, Agent.
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Freeport
Janesville
Belvidere
Elgin
Avior Chien
Wam
Nebese
Illinois Manufacturers Association cheers new railroad switch rate
The Illinois Manufacturers Association says the Railroad and Warehouse Commission’s new Chicago switching schedule will save shippers about 1.5 million dollars yearly with an expected state wide impact of around 3.1 million dollars. The plan defines Chicago Switching District limits and fixes maximum rates for connecting line and industrial switching, clarifying rights of railroads and shippers.
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Illinois Railroad Commissioners
Springfield
Max
Penoil Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
John AM. Glenn
Twinois Manufacturers “Association
Chicago
Kangakee
Eastern Hospital For the
Ilinon
Central
Southern
Southwestern
Tlinois Manufacturers’ Association
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Ai Bnt
Indiana State Line
Trarvey
Blue Island
Mayfair
Swanston
Iiineis
Commission
Streur
Villagis Commissioners
Cnse
Rativgadd
Daily Journal Delivers Citywide for Ten Cents Weekly
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at a rate of 10 cents per week. This service detail highlights affordable access for readers across the urban area.
Fresh What did the Indian children play with
Subtle wordplay presents a satirical riff on Native American stereotypes using mock dialogue about war whoops and playthings, reflecting dated racial trope humor from a historical newspaper segment.
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Suph
Insanity ruling in Waite murder case delays verdict
In Poughkeepsie New York Maryland Marehausen reports the judge found the slayer of Stanford Waite still insane. The decision notes the danger of a mental breakdown and the defense plans to challenge custody location. Court action may resume in about a week as the defendant cites nervousness from two exploding flashlights near him during testimony.
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Pouchkeepsie
N.Y
Maryland
Marehausen
Hares Chiaw
Stanford Waite
Moone
Plorn
Jerome
Penitentiary Term Proposed for Union Refusal
On May 26 the house and senate passed a bill that would sentence any employer who refuses work to an employee because they belong to a labor union. The measure also bars Tinkerton detectives from operating in the state.
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Guume Okina
House
Senate
Bryan to stay at Fairview after Nebraska tour
William J. Bryan will remain at Fairview for a considerable time after completing a northern Nebraska tour from May 20 to June 4. He plans to stay on his farm and fill a few speaking dates in nearby towns around Lincoln.
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Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Fairview
Nebraska
Officials in Nueva Paz Held on Public Gaming Charge
Havana May 21 The alcalde the chief of poles the city treasurer and seventeen other officials of Nueva Paz in Havana province who were arrested and placed in jail on charges of permitting public gaming are held in default of bail of 600.
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Havana
Nueva Paz
Child Labor Bill Cleared by House for Signature
Washington May 26 by unanimous consent the house adopted senate amendments to regulate child labor in the District of Columbia. The action sends the bill to the president for signature.
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Washington
House
Senate
District of
Columba
Anna Gould to Wed in Paris Civil and Protestant Ceremonies
Anna Gould's Paris attorney states she and Prince Erol will marry there in about three weeks with civil and Protestant rites. He denies the Hobo Ken marriage report. London hosts France's president and Queen for a welcome, while a bail claim and other items appear in this outline.
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Anna Gould
Paris
Prince Erol
Hoboken
France
Edward
London
Mae C. Wood
Phitt
Is Our
Young
Teter PL Dailey
Comedan
Chicago
New York
Curious Fate Shocks Alton Train Rescue Survivors
May 24 at Alton Illinois a man named Wilhin Wheeler and his family were listed among those saved after a derailment. The same train later ran between Milwaukee and Springfield, Wisconsin, with Thomas Wheeler witnessing the incident as the final trip occurred.
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Alton
Wilhin Wheeler
Ao Hey
Soda Water Tank Explosion Claims Lives and Injuries
A soda water tank exploded causing multiple fatalities and injuries. Eyewitnesses report the tank ruptured during processing and the blast shattered nearby equipment. Investigators began work to determine the cause and assess the plant’s safety measures.
Emergency Measure at Girls School Praisesservice
A newspaper note describes a large well known girls boarding school where the principal, a disciplined but stern leader, was unexpectedly called away before the weekly prayer. The assistant principal proposed a solution by conducting a praise service of song in place of the usual service.
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Loppincoett
Pussetmus widow’s weeds eve bigwhig Pardugicus
The unusual dated phrasing hints at a local notice or comic snippet from the Herald. The fragment references a widow, a high figure, and names such as Theo, Chicay Ligeurd, and Pardugicus, within a playful or satirical context.
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Pussetmus
Theo
London Lady Mayoress Privilege At Mansion Entrance
The article notes that the Indy cuaseress of London enjoys unique access to the Mansion House coffee room and palace entrances. She is received by royalty before other guests, avoiding the main public routes and entering through separate entrances.
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London
Penculums Affected by Air Density and Temperature
The text notes that pendulums are influenced by variations in air density and by changing temperature, implying environmental conditions alter pendulum behavior.
Caspian Overflow Brings Vast Fish Resources to Light
The Caspian Sea flood occurs twice yearly, releasing immense fish resources that could feed vast populations. Experts warn that mismanagement or missed opportunities could waste this natural bounty, impacting regional food security and economies.
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Central Asia
What is a cold in the head explained
A cold in the head is a minor illness that can lead to catarrh if untreated. Ely's Cream Balm claims to master catarrh promptly and offers prevention by using it at first signs of a cold. Available from druggists or by mail from Ely Bros. 66 Warretz Street New York for 50 cents.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warretz Street
New York
Master's Sale in Illinois Court in Freeport
Master in Chancery Eckert set a public auction for June 1 1908 at 10 am on the south front door of the Freeport courthouse to sell the south half of lot six in block eighteen in Freeport Illinois to settle a mortgage suit involving Michael Lane Alina Lane Mary Mulvaney and others against Hannah Andrews James Andrews and the Lane and McDermott estates. A deposit will be required and the balance due upon delivery of deed.
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Pabtie Nater
Stephenson County
Lanois
Michael Lane
Alina Lane
Mary Mulvaney
John Mulvaney
Ellen Burne
Joseph Burns
Julia Sullivan
Catherine Lonergan
Thomas Lonergan
Margarets Henry
Freeport
Adams Street
City of
Steinghsot
Linois
Lilfpois
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