Alabama Gubernatorial Battle Aims at Railroad Regulation
Montgomery reports the Alabama governor race heats up over railroad rate regulation. Only Cunningham has announced for governor with pro railroad platform, while Comer supporters push him to run. Legislature convenes January 1907 with likely senatorial vacancies for Morgan and Pettus, shaping the next governor’s term.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Reuben F. Kolb
Farmers’ Alliance
Thomas G. Jones
R. M. Cunningham
B. B. Comer
Cunningham
Comer
United States
John T. Morgan
Edmund W. Pettus
Morgan
Equestrian Monument Unveiled in Somerset Ohio
In memory of General Phil Sheridan a bronze statue of “Little Phil” on a mammoth granite pedestal was unveiled in Somerset Ohio. Governor Herrick accepted the gift from Thomas D. Buckley before a large crowd with remarks by Grand Army of the Republic leader Corporal Tanner and Admiral Dewey among others.
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Somerset
Ohio
Perry Cowaty
Phil Sheridan
Grand Army of the Republic
Corporal Tanner
Winchester
Sheridan
Taft and party sighted in Colon on Panama event day
Secretary of War Taft was aboard the cruiser Columbia signaled at 8 30 this morning near Colon. Public and private buildings flew flags to honor two events: the anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal and Taft's arrival.
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Colon
Columbia
Taft
Panama
Riots Strike Cities as Death Toll Rises Across Regions
Reports from St. Petersburg Warsaw and Odessa describe mass casualties from clashes between troops and rioters with anti Jewish violence in Odessa and revolts led by Social Democrats. In St. Petersburg students strike leaders and workers end their actions as authorities threaten force. In Warsaw fatalities exceed thirty with hundreds wounded as infantry fire on crowds.
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St. Petersburg
Minska
Tashkend
Odel
Warsaw
Odessa
Church Institute for Christian Workers at English Lutheran
The English Lutheran church announces mid week church institutes for Christian workers. The first session this Thursday evening will cover Objects of Our Organization with comments on Young People's Aid and a short sermon by the pastor. A business meeting follows. All church youths are invited. Devotional service begins at 7:30.
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Church Institute For Christian Workers
English Lutheran Church
Astor
Interchangeable Mileage Honored on Illinois Central Lines
A. H. Hanson and 8S.G. Hatch announce that interchangeable mileage of the Central Passenger Association will be honored at all Illinois Central stations in Indiana and Illinois south of Chicago Wenona and Peoria, inclusive. The mileage will also be honored to St. Louis, Missouri.
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A. H. Hanson
G. Hatch
Illinois Central
Central Paasoiner Association
Illinois Central Railroad
Indiana
Ilinois
Chicago
Wenona
Peoria
St. Louis
Freeport Baseball Club Plans Fair to Save League
An enthusiastic Freeport club meeting voted to reorganize and stage a fair to raise funds for next season and keep the club in the league. George G. McCarty was named general manager with committees named for treasurer hall prizes booths and more. A second meeting will set officers and finalize a financial manager selection.
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Freeport Baseball Club
George G. McCarty
McCarty
Freeport
Armory Hall
G. G. McCarty
Walter Sanderson
Hall
Fred Rodemeier
Frank Lohr
W.H. Brandt
Louis Bieérsach
J. S. Harpster
F. O. Keene
R. D. Kuehner
George Tinsley
Fred Young
William Ascher
Baier
George Schmid
W. A. Stevens
H. F. Dorman
Frank Harris
E. Bengston
A. C. Knorr
J. A. Billig
J. Ambruster
L. R. Jungkunz
A. F. Schulte
C. H. Frick
Candy Stand
W. E. Fry
Oscar Wagner
R. K. Farwell
Louis Biersach
Freeport Club
Biersach
John Harpster
F. C. Keene
Oscar Youngs
F. A. Raubenheimer
F. C
Keene
Baby boom in local families as births noted
An increase in population is marked by the birth of a baby at the home of Mr and Mrs BE Aspinwall in Bolton. Mr and Mrs Martin Ernst formerly of this city now live in Oconto Falls Wisconsin and are the parents of a ten pound baby boy. Mrs Ernst is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kasch of this city.
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Chamager
BE. W. Aspinwall
Bolton
Martin Ernst
Oconto Falls
Wis
Ernst
John Kasch
Doctor Resigns From State Hospital Post
Dr Paul of Winnebago has resigned as assistant physician at the state hospital in Elgin. He reported his family would need outside housing at their expense and the salary could not justify the cost.
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Paul
Winnebago
Honpling
Elgin
Oregon Paper Sold to Chicago Publisher
Frank J. Schatzle editor and proprietor of the Ogle County Reporter at Oregon Illinois has sold the paper to Frank R. Robinson of Chicago. Schatzle a former Freeport resident moved to Oregon six and a half years ago.
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Oregon
Frank J. Schatzle
Ogle County Reporter
Oregon, Ill
Frank R. Robinson
Chicago
Mr. Schatzle
Freeport
Infant Dead at St. Vincent Orphanage Home
An infant aged nine weeks died at St. Vincent orphanage home at 1 15 this morning from spasms. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the orphanage home.
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Albert Studer
St. Vincent Orphanage
Jerome's Name Off Ticket
New York state supreme court refused to compel the board of elections to place William T. Jerome on the official ballot as the Republican nominee for district attorney.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Board of Elections
William T. Jerome
Republican Party
Automobile Races at Taylor's Park Tomorrow
Automobile races at Taylor's park will begin at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A large crowd is expected if the weather holds.
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Taylor's Park
Sick and Afflicted in Local News
Albert S. Vick is on the sick list while Edward Kelleg has recovered from an attack of la grippe.
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Albert S. Vick
Edward Kelleg
Chicago Weather Outlook for Nov Two
Chicago forecast expects probable showers tonight and Friday with warmer air tonight and cooler conditions on Friday. Airline winds and regional humidity may influence timing. Overnight temperatures rise briefly before cooling tomorrow as fronts move through.
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Chicago
Illinois
Regular meetings and church notices in Freeport area
A regular meeting of the board of education will be held tomorrow evening. Freeport Tribunal No. 99 convenes this evening in I.O.O.F. hall. Y M C A rooms redecorated. A C Bauscher returns to Poplar Bluff after visiting his brother Alderman Bauscher. Epistist ladies society meeting postponed to Thursday Nov 9. Y P A of First English Lutheran church holds a special business meeting after prayer. St John’s church Aid society to meet this evening at the church. First M E church prayer meeting opens with a 15 minute hymn from the new hymnal. Grace Episcopal church guild to sell taxi toiletries and flavor extracts on Saturday Nov 4 at F A Read’s for church organ funds. American Star of Equity to run an interurban excursion to Rockford tomorrow with 8 cent tickets at Star office through Friday 7:30. About 25 candidates to be initiated at Ford. ritual work by Freeport division.
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A.C. Bauscher
Poplar Bluff
Alderman Bauscher
Eptist Ladies’ Society
First English Lutheran Church
Aid Society of
King’s Daughters’ Settlement
Woman’s Guild of
Grace Episcopal Church
F. A. Read’s Dry Ods
Grace Church
American Starn of
Equity
Rockford
Star Office
Ford
Freeport Segme
Parsonage Ground Broken For U B Church
Ground was broken this afternoon at 2 o clock for a parsonage to be built this winter adjoining and east of the church. Rev W T Davis led prayer as officers and committee members turned shovels. The ten room modern building is planned to be finished by spring, with super structure contract yet to be let.
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U. B
W. T. Davis
Election of Officers at Embury Church Missionary Society
At a regular meeting of Embury church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society last evening officers were elected. President Mrs. E. E. McKay, First vice president Mrs. C. Laible, Second vice president Mrs. E. E. Courtney, Recording secretary Mrs. D. Alexander, Corresponding secretary Miss B. E. A. Beniley, Treasurer Mrs. M. L. Herlocker.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Embury Church
E. E. McKay
C. Laible
E. E. Courtney
D. Alexander
BE. A. Beniley
M. L. Herlocker
Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour Ad Phrase
Winter or summer. Mrs. Austin's pancake flour marketed for year round use. Available at grocers. A brief slogan-like item noting dependable quality.
Clairvoyant and Palmist Advertises Prof Emmett
A local ad offers Prof Emmett a clairvoyant and business medium at 26 North Chicago Street. It promises benefit for troubles and satisfaction or no charge. Reduced fee this week and Sunday, hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone 689 White.
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Emmett
Chicago Street
le Ldlw
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