Equitable Meeting Seeks Future for Life Society
New York May 11 Special One of the most important meetings in the history of the Equitable Life Assurance society was held by directors beginning at the earlier hour of 11 o clock. Report of the Frick investigating committee was to be received and future management steps discussed. If James H Hyde is exonerated, the resignations of President Alexander and second Vice President Warbell are expected.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexanderia
James H. Hyde
Frick
Alexander
Warbell
Illinois Dentists at Convention in Wisconsin
One hundred and fifty dentists from Wisconsin and northern Illinois attend the Wisconsin Dental association convention in Baconi Wisconsin. Papers were read by Drs. Robert Good of Chicago Frank Trickey of Freeport and F A Berry and J Banzhal of Milwaukee. Tomorrow will be taken up in table clinics.
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Baconi
Wis
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Wisconsin Dental Association
Robert Good
Chicago
Frank Trickey
Freeport
F. A. Berry
J. Banzhal
Milwaukee
Injunction Proceedings Dropped Against City Leaders
Philadelphia May 81 special reports that papers in injunctions against former director of public works and director of public safety and their successors have been withdrawn. The organization forces have decided to discontinue for now the fight on Mayor Weaver.
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Philadelphia
Three Coal Yards Affected By Strike Actions
Three more coal yards are affected as Weaver Coal drivers who refused to deliver to American Express are discharged. Checago May 381. Special report notes the spread of the teamsters strike as fuel deliveries halt.
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Checago
Teamsters
Weaver Coal Company
American Express Company
Yachts Sighted Near Scrolly IsaAnns Waters
The English yacht Valhalla was sighted this morning and the American yacht Jindymion this afternoon off Scrolly IsaAnns. Both vessels were noted by observers, with no incidents reported.
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IsaAnns
Spetiak
Valhalla
Jindymion
Former Chaplain Dead in Illinois Legislature
Hon Albert G Goodspeed former chaplain of the Illinois house and senate died today at an advanced age The notice also mentions social notices for Madame Bucks and Hellman opening corset parlors on Thursday June 1 at 18 South Galena Avenue and offering shampooing and hair work services.
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Minonix
Albert G. Goodspeed
Tlinois House
Senate
Masdames Bucks and
Hellman
Galena Avenue
Russia Ready for Peace Convenes Extraordinary Council
Tsarskoe Selo hosts talks as ministers discuss peace and timing of a national assembly. Reports deny Gromobi sinking with 800 men. Tokyo says Russian losses limited and Japan grants parole to certain officers. Rojestvensky injured. Bravi delivers more Oslabya crew details.
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Czar
Sr. Prerenspurg
Admiralty
Gromobi
Tsarskoe Selo
National Assembly
Alextets
Morton to Resign July 1 and Move to New York
After talks with the president Secretary Morton announced his expected cabinet resignation on July 1 He will relocate to New York to oversee general management of the subway system authorities indicate Morton will assume top duties with the New York subway system.
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Wastimaron
Morton
New York
Chicago Traction firm offers sale of car system to mayor
The Daily News reports a definite proposal from the Chicago traction companies to sell the streetcar system to Mayor Dunne. If reports hold, the offer is likely to be accepted.
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Chicago
The
Daily News
Chicago Traction Companies
Dunne
Two Reported Dead In Gunnison Tunnel Collapse
Monrose May 31 special report says twelve workers were imprisoned in the Gunnison reclamation tunnel by a cavern yesterday and were rescued today. Two men died under the slide as rescue efforts continued with crews digging for survivors and assessing the scene.
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Monrose
Gunnison
Cicero Wins Derby Stakes For Lord Roseberry
Loxionx reports that Cicero owned by Lord Roseberry won the Derby stakes of 6,500 sovereigns. Weather forecasts from Curiano note fair tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions tonight.
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Cicero
Loxionx
Lord Roseberry
Curiano
Newspaper Row at Lewis and Clark Fair Showcases Press Presence
Port land May 11 The Lewis and Clark exposition dedicates a one story annex to house press operations with rooms for the Associated Press and the three Portland dailies. Visiting journalists may use desks telephones and writing materials while validation for press admissions occurs at the General Press Bureau. Rev d M Phelps was en route to Joliet after addressing old soldiers at Byron.
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Portland
General Press Bureau
Agruat
Old Resident Is Called By Death In Freeport
Mrs Eliza Manny Pattison a Freeport resident since 1847 died shortly after 9 this morning at 173 Adams Street heart failure. Born Amsterdam November 27 1829 she came to Illinois with her parents in 1836 and married Jerre Pattison in 1849. Ten children were born six survive with several relatives in Freeport and Chicago. Funeral plans to be announced after family consults in Chicago.
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Eliza Manny Pattison
Adams Street
Mgr. Pattison
Chicago
Miss Pattison
Hrééport
Pattison
Pels Manny
Sarah Swart
Amsterdam
Illinois
Waddams Grove
Jerre Pattison
Dorchester County
Maryland
Katharine
Rebecca Manny
Gabriel Manny
Leavenworth
Kans
Abram Manny
San Diego
Cal
Embury Church
Freeport Township Sunday School Convention Ahead
Elaborate preparations are under way for the Freeport township Sunday school convention to be held here next Sunday. Morning services in all churches will feature sermons on Sunday school work. An afternoon union meeting is set for the First Methodist church followed by three evening meetings at Baptist, First Presbyterian, and Embury churches led by three ministers at each. The announced afternoon program includes combined city choirs, prayers, and lectures on parental responsibility and Bible class work with speakers Readig Scriptires, Rev 0 Boag, Rev M O Wuenderttel, WM Sanford, and others.
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Freeport
First Methodist Church
Baptist
First Presbyterian
Embury
Misty Ty
Readig Scriptires
M.O Wuendertteli
Herbert “Paorents
Sanford
Mys
Geo
Bate
Bible Ghiss
Alierborn Brown
APO W. Ah Morr Ileld
Bya. Arnold
Paving and Culvert Contracts To Be Let At City Hall
Citizens will assist as contracts for Liberty street brick paving and for a creek culvert from Adams street to Jackson street are scheduled. The paving will be let Saturday at 2 0 o clock with Mayor Dittmar forming a committee including Henry Baier Willian Wright Al Green Charles Franz and F W Siecke. The culvert letting follows Monday at 2 o clock with J F Runner C D Knowlton and Harry Knauf aiding the council committee on streets alleys and bridges.
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Liberty Street
City Hall
Dittmar
Citizens’ Committee
Henry Baier
Willian 0. Wright
al. Green
Charles Franz
F. W. Siecke
Board of Local Improvements
Adams Street
Jackson Street
Council
J. F. Runner
C.D. Knowlton
Harry Knauf
Oregon official Cowley visits on legal business
Mr Carroll Democrat and Hon Jas R Cowley private secretary to Col Lowden of Oregon spent Tuesday morning here on legal business. Cowley plans to go to Freeport for Decoration Day. He says his current post suits his health well and he expects to soon become a full fledged farmer after years in the newspaper trade at Freeport Journal.
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Carroll Democrat
Jas. R. Cowley
Col. Lowden
Oregon
Cowley
Freeport
Freaport Journal
Freeport High School Dance Friday At Lexington Hall
The Athletic association of Freeport High School and Alumni support host an annual dance at Lexington Hall on Friday June 2. It aims to raise funds for next year and highlights a strong school year. Brenits of the high school will assist financially. tickets available from the High School Committee and Alumni Athletic committee led by Hon Almon Willis.
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Athletic Association
Freeport High School
Lexington Hall
High School Athletic Association
Brenits
Alumni Association
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Pecatonicas
Pecatonica
Joseph Emmert
Ruucccist
Stephenson Photie
Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Onur
Bengston’s
Stephenson At
Freeport, I
Hyde
Dentists
Stephenson St
Hillmer
H. A. Hillmer Co
Voatl and Ural
le Exe Tite St
Russia
Associated Press
War and Marine
Washington
Legation
Tokio
Togo
Nebogatott
Nicolai
Orel
Apraxin
Senyavin
Rojestvensky
Sasebo Naval Hospital
Biedovy
Vraprvosvok
Bravi
Oslabya
D. M. Phelps
Finduary Church
Joliet
Byron
Jere Pattison
Northwest
Charles D. Knowlton
Boon” To” the
Libbey
C. H. Little & Co
Lale
Jamilly
Paleeres Glen Bros
Rochester
Trier
Atrs
Saab
Almon Willis
Jamaica
Dr. Caldwell
H. J. Moogk
F. Jungkunz
Stummer
Gochnaur
Cialena Street
Sali
Faust Freeport
van Buren Street
Goa
Amdreth
Union Street
Taylor & Frick
Record-Herald
Wm. F
Jungkunz
Box
Grand Opera House
Hollister & Barrett
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