Strike of Express Drivers May Spread to Other Cities
In Chicago on May 27 a 7500-strong force of police and deputy sheriffs maintained control as leaders discussed possible expansion of the express drivers strike. Levy Mayer, counsel for the union, traveled to New York amid hints of a broader campaign. Union members were urged to visit other cities to plan a general stoppage against express firms if Chicago drivers are not reinstated.
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Chicago
Levy Mayer
Em- Rovers' Association
York
Express
Barry
New York
Chicago Express Drivers’ Union
Naval battle report from distant seas sparks rumor
Private advices claim over twenty one Russian vessels including three battleships and three cruisers near Saddle Islands southeast of Shanghai. AP dispatch from Tokio says Rojestvensky sighted off Tsushima Strait, sparking belief of a clash with Togo or pursuit continuing.
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Washington
Saddle Islands
Shanghai
St. Parapsuurne
Associated Press
Tokio
Rojestvensky
Tsushima Islands Strait
Korea
Togo
Toko
Congress of Religions Opens at Abraham Lincoln Centre
The tenth general meeting of the Congress of Religions convenes at the Abraham Lincoln Centre in Chicago on May 28 and runs through June 2 with three daily sections. Subjects include National and International Morality and The Coming Church Its Relation to Education Civic Government and Social Ethics. Rev W C Gannet of Rochester NY will preach the dedication sermon.
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Dicago
Congress of Religions
Abraham Lincoln Centre
W. C. Gannett
Rochester, N. Y
German Yacht Hamute Leads The Atlantic Fleet
German yacht Hamute held a thirteen mile lead over Ailsia with Atlantic Fleur De Lis Valhalla Endymion and Far Eastern following when sighted Tuesday and Wednesday by the steamer St Paul according to Marconi wireless dispatch from New York dated May 27.
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New York
Marconis
Hambute
Ailsia
Atlantic
Fleur de Lis
Valhalla
Endymion
Far Eastern
St. Paul
Illinois Memorial Day Proclamation Issued by Governor Deneen
Governor Charles S. Deneen issues a Memorial Day proclamation urging Illinois citizens to observe Tuesday May 30 by decorating the graves of soldiers. The proclamation was announced in Springfield on May 26.
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Springfield
Charles 8. Deneen
Ilinois
Assembly Ends 117th Presbyterian Session
Wrreawa Laie Indiana May 27 The general assembly of the Presbyterian church completed its 117th annual session and adjourned. Routine matters occupied the closing session.
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Wrreawa Laie
Ind
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Weather forecast for Qonronco and Iowa with showers
Special forecast notes light to moderate showers tonight and Sunday. Warmer in the north and central regions, with cooler nights in the northeast. Sun Dear Gus offers Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets at 35 cents to ease mother-in-law tensions.
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Qonronco
Iowa
Gus
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmett
Robbers secure ninety dollars during circus day
Two thieves burglarized the Foley street home of State's Attorney Louis H. Burrell between 10 45 and 11 10 am while Mrs. Burrell and her mother attended the parade. They left $90 in cash and several jewelry items missing. Police pursue leads as pickpocketing and a streetcar rescue story round out the day. The Burrell family is from Freeport.
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Louis H. Burrell
Foley Street
Burrell
Silk
John Renwick
Chicago
Harris
Miss Coller Marries Frost in Camden Wedding
Miss Harriet Coller wed Pindly C. Frost of the United States Navy in Camden New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Frost, longtime Freeport resident, participated in local musical affairs and was linked with a business college run by Miss Cornelia Harlow, now Mrs. Frank Frost. Attending relatives included Mrs. W H Hollister of Sioux City. The couple will reside in New York.
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Camden
N. J
Harriet Coller
Pindly C. Frost
United States Navy
Frost
Freeport
Frank Frost
Alrs
Frank Prost
Three Rivers
Mich
W. H. Hollister
Sion City
Coller
Woman Missing On Josel's Island Returns Home
A woman living on Josel's Island was reported missing after leaving last night and has now returned. Authorities fear foul play or suicide, though police have no further information on the disappearance.
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Josel
Notable preacher to speak at First M. E. Church
Whi M Shimmiin of Rockford, a prominent Northern Illinois day preacher, will occupy the pulpit at the First AM E church tomorrow morning and evening. Read the Journal's want column.
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M. E. Church
Bentley Estate Sells Entire Stock of Plano Scarfs and Covers
C D Weaver Jr, long associated with H D Bentley, purchases the Bentley estate inventory of piano scarfs and covers from administrator Wir C Wright. The sale, large in scope, leaves Weaver to continue the same line at 196 197 Wabash avenue Chicago with a reportedly solid business outlook.
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Weaver
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Henney Resigns As Henney Buggy Manager
John W. Henney will not renew his contract as manager of the Henney Buggy Company. He has plans under consideration for future action and may leave the city. Henney has led the firm since the Motine Plow Company took charge nearly two years ago.
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John W. Henney
Henney
Mr Henney
Motine Plow Company
Local events and notices from Freeport area
Columbia steam boat plans an excursion tomorrow at 2 30 p m New Pleasure club hosts a Seitz hall dance tonight with Harris orchestra Miss Willie Seifert ill at Jackson street Mrs Himma Stealy leads St Agnes guild meeting Wednesday at 3 p m Geo R Mannon hired to instruct Winslow band Flo to spend days weekly at Winslow G A R ladies auxiliary to wreaths for Decoration M A Bundle and Miss Jessie Vincent wed here today Rev Bate officiant Freeport corset and hair parlors opening next week Mesdames Buck and Hoffman in charge Union lodge 188 B o F attends funeral of I B Schofield Winneshiek lodge 80 to attend J B Scho field funeral May 28 Odd Fellows invited Charter members for Freeport High School Alumni at State bank Walter Pronder to enroll names Forepaugh Sells show press rep C R Baker praised for boosting show
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Seitz’s Hall
Harris’ Orchestra
M.A. Bundle
Audson
Wis
Jessie M. Vincent
Rockford
Bate
Grace Episcopal Church
Freeport
Mesdames Buck and Hoffman
Winneshiek
J. B. Schofield
Odd Fellows
Personal Mention Lines From Seward and Nearby Areas
KM Downer of Seward is in the city. Mr and Mrs Louis A Hodes of Monroe are visiting. John Gordon and RK B Smith arrived from Poly this morning. Florence Whitemore of Shannon spends the day here. Anna Kottman of Red Oak visits Miss Viola Laible. Geo H Davis returns from Armour D C where he looked after his large farm. Haarold and Blanche Hogan with Donald and Idella Chis holm come from Lanark. Mrs A M Smith returns from Peoria and Plainfield. Louis Dickes and Mrs James Moore with son Victor and Gordon Allen of Forreston arrive from New Orleans. They inspect the Golden Meadow Developing Company property four miles south of New Orleans.
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Seward
Louis A. Hodes
Monroe
John Gordon
B. Smith
Poly
Florence Whitemore
Shannon
Anna Kottman
Red Oak
Viola Laible
Geo. H. Davis
Armour
D. D
Haarold
Blanche Hogan
Donald
Idella Chisholm
Lanark
A. M. Smith
Peoria
Plainfield
Louis Dickes
James Moore
Victor
Gordon Allen
Forreston
New Orleans
Golden Meadow Developing Company
Big Trade Today Attracts Regional Crowd
Merchants saw a day of brisk business as the circus drew shoppers from outside towns. Trains and interurban cars were crowded but the crowd remained orderly with little trouble reported.
Farm Mortgage Loans Offered by Knowlton
C D Knowlton departs for the Dakotas to inspect farms and secure mortgage loans. The message asks idle funds owners if they value careful lending, stating a supply of prime farm mortgage loans is kept on hand and available for viewing whether or not you invest.
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Mir
Freeport Gas Machine Company Incorporation
Articles of incorp proportion filed in the circuit clerk's office establishing Freeport Gas Machine Company with capital stock of 12 0010 dollars. Incorporators listed as BP Wallace Albert Stoller and HH Johnson. Stockholders include HL Johnson, S PL Wallace, Albert Seat, EL PF Smith, W Gardner Thrall, A Little, D.C. L. Mense, BL Bin H Webster, P.O. Stiver, Cyrus Chrave and George Blust.
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Freeport Gas Machine Company
Clicuit
BP. Wallace
Albert Stoller
HH. J. Johnson
HL. J. Johnson
PL Wallace
Albert Seat
EL PF. Smith
W. Gardner Thrall
A Little
D.C. L. Mense
BL. bin H. &. Webster
P.O. Stiver
Cyrus Chrave
George Blust
Will Move Bicycle Shop to Guardell Building
Joseph Redfinger, long time owner of a bicycle sale and repair shop on South Galena avenue, will relocate from his current building to the Guardell building across She arseet due to increased business. Teale sineer expects the debut of a new distributor. patronage remains strong.
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East Preeport
van Buren Street
C.F. Hildreth
G. A. R. Hall
Walnut Street
Galena Street
Mechanic Street
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Stephenson Street
West Street
Wast Street
Linecoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
E. BE. McKay
Henry Burrell
W. I Brady
G.S. Kleckner
Joseph Redfinger
Galena Avenue
Iuilding
Guardell
She Arseet
Teale Sineer
Dibertera
Jake Bo
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