By the Japs at Port Arthur Strikes Continue
Telegraphs from Moji report another Russian arsenal destroyed at Port Arthur. Japanese saps widen and push guns forward while Russians respond with hand grenades in sap assaults. Telegrams from Su Porensiune note Russian Baltic fleet division arriving. General Sakaraboff says Japanese attack on Pouttloff hill pos tion was repulsed.
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Port Arthur
Torro
Moji
Fakkeberg
Denmark
Su. Porensiune
Sakaraboff
Office supplies and pens offered with club subscriptions
Advertises blank books files memo pads typewriting supplies Waterman and Parker fountain pens Washington cutlery pencils pens envelopes counter checks ink tags labels and more. Offers new copyright stories at 50c and Chicago papers delivered citywide with club rates and easy subscription.
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Parker's
Washington
Chicago
Hundred Houses for a Hundred Families described in Freeport list
C F Hildreth notes a list titled A Hundred Houses for a Hundred Families detailing Freeport residence properties. He claims the list offers ample variety for buyers, with homes ranging from 10000 investments to cheaper options for frugal buyers, and reports efforts and limited success in selling to both classes.
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Freeport
Cc. F. Hildreth
Wenthe Railway Correspondence School Ad
We invite all telegraphy enthusiasts and undecided students to consult us. Our faculty ranks among the best with reasonable tuition. Visit Rice Building Freeport for details and to discuss options.
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Wenthe
Rice
Freeport
English magnate Casgel to tour United States
New York Nov 18 Special Sir Ernest Casgel longtime friend of King Edward and Privy Councillor leaves New York tonight for a tour of principal U S cities He will visit Washington where he will be entertained by President Roosevelt Sir Ernest is one of England's wealthiest merchants with diversified interests and a major role in Egypt irrigation canals and a land and mortgage bank aiding agricultural development
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New York
Sir Ernest,Casgel
Edward
Privy Council
Jacob Schill
United States
Ernest
Washington
Roosevelt
England
Egypt
Minton Hammward Bound for England from Montreal
Lord and Lady Minton sailing for England with their two daughters after a Montreal farewell. Railroads offered special rates for attendees as Earl Grey, the new governor general, is expected in the second week of December.
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Montreal
Lord
Minton
Canada
England
Edison stock issue eyed by directors in Boston
Boston November 18 additional shares sought by Edison Electric Illuminating directors for 10 400 shares at 200 dollars each. The issue is pitched as a windfall for stockholders as the stock currently trades around 260 dollars per share.
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Boston
Mass
Edison Electric Iuminating Company
President Roosevelt Hosts Reception for German Officers
President Roosevelt plans a tonight reception honoring Lieutenant General von Loeuwenfeld and Major von Schmottan of the German army, ahead of the Emperor at the Frederick the Great statue unveiling tomorrow. Guests include diplomatic corps members, cabinet officers, and army and navy officials.
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Washington
Roosevelt
von Loeuwenfeld
von Schmottan
Frederick the Great
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Kaiser to visit England for ten days
Burin November 18 plans nearly complete for Emperor William II to visit England. He will first meet King Edward and Queen Alexandra, then stay with Lord Lonsdale at Lowther Castle. Large shooting parties are planned in his honor.
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Burin
Popeulat
Emperor William
England
Kaiser
Edward
Alexandria
Lord Lonsdale
Lowther Castle
Odd Fellows Oppose Salary Rise in Illinois Vote
Springfield Illinois November 1 The grand lodge of the Illinois Odd Fellows defeated a proposal to raise the grand master salary from 60 to 1000 per year by 441 to 871. Several appeals were disposed of and donations were made to the endowment fund.
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Odd Fellows
Springfield
Grand Lodge of the
Illinois Odd Fellows Today
Gas Tanks Explode at Seventy-Third Street Station
Twenty-two gas tanks at a South Chicago avenue station exploded unleashing fire into People's Gas Light & Coke Co. property. Five employees died and a score were injured, two seriously. Police warned residents within a mile to evacuate while workers controlled leaks to prevent further blasts. A worker speculated forty fatalities.
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Ciorada
Seventy-third Street
Chicago Avenue
People’s Gas Light & Coke Co
Truck Drivers Aid Strikers in Furniture Wagon Dispute
Chingo November 18 Special The Truck Drivers union the largest local Teamsters body joined the wagon drivers strike. Fifteen members were ordered to quit work after an employer refused to sign the wage agreement. Seven more firms are temporarily tied up as clashes occurred between police guarding non union drivers and strike supporters.
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Chingo
Labor Federation Agrees to Support Textile Strike
The American Federation of Labor voted a one cent weekly assessment for three weeks to aid textile workers on strike in Fall River Massachusetts. The convention also authorized a possible additional levy if needed, aiming to raise seventy five thousand dollars.
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Federation of Labor
San Francisco
American Federation of Labor
Texile
Fall River
Mass
Executive Council
Forest Fires Threaten Peoria Countryside
Forest fires rage seven miles north of Peoria in the bottoms, consuming seven square miles as hundreds of farmers battle the flames. A handful of farm buildings have been destroyed so far.
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Peoria
Ill
Bodies found in buggy in Wyandotte murder suicide
In Durrort on November 18 special report says the bodies of Henry Hellebrand and a city woman were found in a buggy with bullet holes in their heads. Police suspect murder suicide or a double homicide followed by self inflicted death.
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Durrort
Henry Hellebrand
Wyandotte
Muridar
Rugilists to Meet in March
Shy Francisco reports that champion James Jeffries will meet Jack Johnson the colored pugilist in the ring next March.
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Shy Francisco
James Jefferies
Jack Johnson
Judge Moran Dies at Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Former Chicago judge Thomas A. Moran collapsed and died today at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. The sudden death was reported as Moran, aged, died in the hotel from an apparent heart event, awing attendees and prompting a police response.
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Thomas A. Moran
New York
Chicago
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Steamer Mohawk Burns Near Horton's Point
The Central Vermont railway steamer Mohawk was destroyed by fire off Horton's Point Long Island early today. Twenty two crew and watchman were rescued. The vessel carried a cargo of general merchandise.
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New_York
Central Vermont Railway
Horton's Point
Long Island
Fenens
Weather Forecast for Chicago Friday Night and Saturday
Chicago November 18 Special fall tonight and probably Saturday with moderate temperatures. Winds light to gentle from the west and southwest. Skies likely partly cloudy with no significant precipitation expected.
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Chuioaco
General Huertas Resigns War Minister in Panama
Panama November 18 Special General Huertas resigns as minister of war stating the army will not be disbanded and that the situation remains quiet. The report notes no immediate changes and emphasizes stability.
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Huertas
Panama
START A BANK ACCOUNT WITH CHICOS CIGARS
H J Moogh secures agency for Wadsworth Bros Chicos ten cent smokers save Sc on each cigar. Chico cigars smoke free and smooth, sold at vents straight, guaranteed satisfaction. If unsatisfied, money back. Buy by the lamp and save quietly to a tidy pile.
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Wadsworth Bros
H. J. Moogh
Knowlton Bros Mortgage Loans Offer West Dakota Land
The speaker notes Dakota land rose from $5.00 an acre to about $450 per acre in ninety days. A 320 acre farm sold at that price. mortgage loans in eastern North and South Dakota offer secure, low interest investments. Charles D. Knowlton promotes these high grade securities as safer investments for idle funds.
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Mississippi River
Knowlton Bros
Dakota
Stephenson County
North
South Dakota
Thanksgiving turkey supply near miss and hints of deficit
A rural notice discusses scarce turkeys before Thanksgiving and hints of a late supply from other regions. It notes an unusually early Thanksgiving this year on November 24 and explains weather hurt hatch rates. The piece mentions a concert by Master Charles Rothermel at First Presbyterian church and local auctions and ads including Hollister’s products and Mrs. Austin’s Pancakes.
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Southwest
Soprann
Charles Rothermel
First Presbyterian Church
Orter
Woman's Club
Miss Crane
Chicago
Iddwin Rotler
Thanksgiving Eye Dance at Blust's hall
A posting from the retail clerks union announces a Thanksgiving Eye Dance to be held Wednesday, November 23 at E. A. Blust's hall. Admission is 25 cents with Harris' orchestra providing music.
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E. A. Blust’s
Harris’ Orchestra
Freeport Piano Sale Boosts Large Stock Clearance
My motto is quick sales and small profits. Today we offer the largest piano stock ever shown in Freeport bought when manufacturers were short of orders. We aim to close by Christmas with unheard of low prices and easy terms on Chickering and 10 other well known makes. Prices from 125 dollars for uprights, 75 dollars for second hands, 10 dollars for squares, organs from 5 dollars. We store for Christmas purchasing and offer flexible payment terms.
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Freeport
X-mas
Chickering
Open Evenings at John Hea Phones Freeport
John Hea advertises evening service hours and a phone listing at 129 Stephenson Street Freeport, establishing 1867. The ad notes both phones and mentions 7 15den as a date or code.
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Mechnate Street
Ling
Freeport
John Hea
Stephenson St Freeport
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Texfile
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