Four O Clock P M Strike Expansion Shocks St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on November 17 the strike outlook darkens as the workmen's council gains support from bank clerks telephone girls and professional leagues extending the walkout. Witte's appeal is ridiculed while reports say Manchurian troops revolted ending in many deaths. Forty two officers are said to have been shot for conspiracy.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
Linovitch
Six Lives Threatened In Damascus Street Crash
Edward Henen of Damascus returned from St Marys cemetery with his wife and three children when reins broke and horses bolted down Stephenson street. The carriage overturned after striking the Knowlton fence, knocking Miss Agnes Thodberg from the sidewalk and injuring her. she suffered a nervous shock but is expected to recover. River Cedarville bridge near the end of the chase, horses fled toward Damascus, while Mrs Knowlton and Miss Thodberg were treated by Dr Stealy and only Mr Henen showed minor facial scratches.
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Mary Knowlton
Stephenson Street
Edward Henen
Damascus
William Henen
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Henen
Misses Straub & Nolte
Miss Thodberg
A. P. Goddard
Knowlton
Stoskopf
Stoskopf Yard
Mr. Henen
Florence Reitzell
Alice Riner
Miss Riner
Miss Thadberg
Dr. Stealy
City Hall
Rodemeyer
van Buren Street
Cedarville Bridge
River School
Thadberg
Straub & Nolte
Hearst Reports Record Campaign Expenses
Albany November 17 Hearst certified to the secretary of state that his total campaign expenses reached 65 848 dollars, breaking the previous record.
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W. R. Hearst
Albany
N. Y
William R. Hearst
Secretary of State
Rothschilds Sends Cablegram From London
Lord Rothschild reports to Jacob H. Schiff that the Russian catastrophe is larger than expected with outrages murders wholesale robberies and incendiarism in eighty four towns leaving the relief fund with a huge task ahead for relief efforts and funds.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Lord Rothschild
London
Russia
Funeral of Bishop Merrill Held in Chicago
The funeral services for the late Bishop Stephen M. Merrill of the Methodist Episcopal church were conducted today in Chicago and drew a large gathering.
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Chicago
Stephen M. Merrill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Heir to Throne Dead in Brussels
The count of Flanders, brother of King Leopold and heir to the throne, died this morning in Brussels from inflammation of the respiratory organs. He was born in 1837.
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Flanders
Leopold
Station Manager Killed in Kutals Shootout
The assistant manager of the railroad station in Kutals was shot and killed today. The assassin escaped, leaving city authorities to investigate the killing.
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Kutals
Caucasus
Spe
Chicago Forecast: Generally Fair With Cooler Weekend
Chicago November 17. Generally fair tonight and Saturday. Cooler Saturday and in the north tonight.
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Chicago
Diphtheria Sickness of Five Year Old in Adama Street
The five year old son of John Hagedorn residing on Adama Street is diagnosed with diphtheria.
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John Hagedorn
Adama Street
Couple from Dixon Wed Then Return Home to City
George Diefenthaler and Caroline White, both of Dixon, were married at Dixon on Tuesday afternoon. After the ceremony they returned to this city and will reside here. Diefenthaler, a popular young man, works as a barber at Krehl and Winter.
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George Diefenthaler
Caroline White
Dixon
Mr. Diefenthaler
Krehl & Winter Shop
Dedication at Woodman Hall Features Local Leaders
William Wachlin delivered the welcome address and Judge A J Clarity gave the response at the Dedication. State's Attorney Burrell spoke on the origin, history and advantages of the order. The building cost 3060 dollars and a large crowd attended the ceremony at Woodman hall in Mc.
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William Wachlin
A. J. Clarity
Burrell
Dedicaacne Woodman Hall
Mrs Linder Seeks Better News After Stroke Hit
Mrs August Linder, stricken with paralysis yesterday morning, shows slight improvement today. She has lost speech for months and doctors fear the stroke may impair her sight and hearing further.
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August Linder
Illinois Central implements weekend travel rates in Freeport
The Illinois Central and other lines offer weekend cut rates for trips within 150 miles with one fare round trip and a 75 cent minimum. Tickets are valid on specified trains from Saturday noon to Monday 10 a.m. and run from Nov 18 to Dec 17. Fragments also note 75 to 150 mile routes at one and one third fare Fridays Nov 17 to Dec 16.
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Illinois Central
Freeport
Repairs at Court House Urged Before Cold Weather
The Pearl City News urges proper authorities to check and finish roof repairs at the courthouse before cold weather. A courthouse occupant says repairs are necessary to prevent water intrusion through the roof, with buckets and tubs used to catch leaks. The notice argues county residents do not want the building left in that condition.
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Court House
Pearl City
Bernhardt Plans Chicago Farewell USA Tour
Madame Bernhardt selects a Chicago engagement at the Grand Opera House beginning Monday, November 20, with a nine performance program. The choice includes Sardou La Sorciere and Fedora, Dumas fils Camille and La Femme de Claude, Hugo Angelo, Adrienne Le Couvrener, Daudet Sapho, Racine Phedre, all staged to showcase her dramatic range and genius.
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Chicago
Madame Sarah Bernhardt
United States
Grand Opera House
Bernhardt
la Sorciere
M. Victorian Sardou
M. Xavier Leroux
Camille
Alexander Dumas Fils
Angelo
M. Victor Hugo
Pavane
Mandrigal
Reymando Hahn
Adrienne le Couvrener
Sapho
M. Alphonse Daudet
Fedora
Femme de Claude
Phedre
M. Racine
Neighborhood quarrel ends in fine for defendant Herbig
Oliver Bear testified as the complaining witness in Geib court against Adolph Herbig after a neighborhood quarrel. Bear alleged slur quotes, Herbig was fined three dollars and costs. State's Attorney Burrell prosecuted, Douglas Pattison appeared for the defendant.
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Adolph Herbig
Justice Geib’s Court
Herbig
Bear
Burrell
Douglas Pattison
Stewart Younglove Wedding Invitations Issued
Invitations for the wedding of Miss Elsie Stewart daughter of Captain and Mrs William Stewart to Luther G Younglove a well known liveryman have been issued The ceremony will be performed Wednesday evening November 29 at the Stewart home on North Galena avenue.
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Elsie Stewart
William Stewart
Luther G. Younglove
Stewart
Galena Avenue
Hymens Shrine Vows Plighted In Freeport Social Notes
Two well known Freeport youths Miss Lille Meier and Fred J. Dampman wed at the German M E parsonage with Rev. Bergman officiating. A reception followed at the Meier home at 321 Pleasant Street with an elaborate supper and chrysanthemums. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Meier, grew up in Freeport and plans a home with Mr. Dampman, a Stover shop employee.
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Freeport
Rev. Bergman
M. E
Lille Meier
Fred J. Dampman
Edgar Meier
Miss Dampman
Pleasant Street
Meier
Lfe
Louis Meier
South Dakota
Redfield
S. D
Campman
Henry Campman
Stover
Industrial school opening at First Presbyterian Church
The industrial school will open Saturday afternoon at 1 30 in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church.
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First Presbyterian Church
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