World’s championship game opens with big ticket line in Chicago
In Chicago crowds formed early at the box office for the world championship game between the Chicago National and American League clubs. The noon opening followed gates not opening until midday and a 2.80 start under cloudy skies with a strong north wind. Ground rules were set for balls hit into the crowd yielding two bases or one base on overthrow. Batteries were Brown and King for the National and Altrack and Sullivan for the American. No runs in the first three innings.
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Chicago
National
Brown and King
American
Altrack and
Sullivan
Rus
Death at Hotel Ansonia Believed Murder by Prominent Witness
New York Oct 9 Special Coroner Flarburger said Albert J Adams known as the policy king died in a room at the Ansonia and that murder is the belief. he noted evidence may show a prominent witness is involved. The inquest verdict later stated Adams died by his own action.
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New York
Albert J. Adams
Ansonia
Flarburger
Adams
Residence of late Judge Hyde for sale at 371 Stephenson Street
For sale the late Judge Hyde residence at 371 Stephenson Street. Lot 7a with 201 feet. House features nine rooms, bath, water-closet, furnace and gas. A solid, well kept home in a handsome, rare market offering. Property offered for quick sale by DP. view beyond compare.
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Hyde
Stephenson Street
Town Board in Uproar Over Telephone Bill Dispute
Five justices of the peace in Freeport clash with Supervisor John Bauscher Jr over a four dollar monthly telephone bill and clerk hire. The heated meeting ends with no decision on the bill amid partisan remarks and calls for calm.
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John Bauscher, Jr
Bauscher
Board of Supervisors
Goddard
Henry Witte
Justice Geib
Art. Bansehher
Bausehher
Chicago
Gresnhouse
Mr. Spice
Christian Science Lecture by Judge Hanna in Freeport Opera House
Judge Septimus J. Hanna member of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston will speak at the Freeport Opera House on Tuesday evening October 9 1906 at 815. He brings years of practice as a healer First Reader and editor and is described as an able expounder of Christian science. The event is under the church’s auspices admission is free and no collection will be taken.
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Septimus J. Hanna
First Church of Christ, Ncienttiat
Boston
Wil
Opera House
Freeport
Judge Hanna
First Church of Christ
Death in Horrific Runaway Near Orangeville
Coroner's inquest details the fatal run away of Jacob Marean near Orangeville. Witnesses describe the wagon entrapping him in the front wheel as the horses dashed, a torn clothing scene, and a half mile carry to death. Biographical notes recount Marean's birth in Juniata County, Civil War service, marriage to Mary Rolender, Lutheran faith, and a funeral set for Thursday afternoon.
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W. BB. Peck
Jacob Marean
Orangeville
Olson
Peck
Marean
H. A. Blartzell
HL. T. Skinner
J. C. Reed
J. B. Getter
A. G. Ebel
S. D. Confer
Bert A. Keister
Louis Rizener
Dr. Daly
Smith
John Sehrack
Abra KF. Barker
Aug. Poppie
Will Babler
Buckeye
William HH. Marean
Juniata County
PatHie
Stephenson County
Mary Rolender
Oneco Township
Anna C
John F
William HE
Eaith A. Marean
Mirean
Dpl Heltzel
Chicago
Disbanding Sought for Third Presbyterian Church
Rev. H J Moore led a congregation meeting to seek disbandment by the Freeport Presbytery in spring. Low attendance due to language conflicts with nearby German churches prompted the move. Rev J H Boose and Rev Winosehe attended, with Beves Presbyterian Church noted as a nearby barrier.
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H. J. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Third Presbyterian Church
Freeport Presbytery
Beves
J. H. Boose
Westminster
Rockford
Freeport
Howe Missionary Society
Rev
Winosehe
Shannon
Mayor Fatally Wounded After Wife Jealousy Prank
Hinton West Virginia October 9 Special report says Chas Smith mayor of Brooklyn was wounded and his wife fatally shot him then killed herself after he had Albert Medley dress as a woman to trick her.
Elderly man builds coffin then dies by self shot
Charles Stout aged eighty five in Litchfield 611 completed his own coffin after four weeks of work and shot himself last night. He left a note requesting burial in a striped shirt and overalls and instructed that funeral expenses not exceed five dollars.
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Litchfield
Charles Stout
Ife
Standard Oil On Trial Conspiracy Case Reaches Ohio Court
Findlay Ohio Oct 9 Special The Standard Oil company of Ohio faces trial on charges of conspiracy against trade under state anti trust laws John D Rockefeller was initially involved but is to be tried separately depending on the outcome of the current proceeding
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Findlay
Ohio
Standard Oi
Company
John D. Rockefeller
Sultan Shot by Woman in Harem Jealousy Tale
Constantinople dispatch claims the sultan of Turkey was shot in the abdomen by a Circassian woman jealous over his latest lover, a sensational report from Paris filed as a Special dispatch.
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Paris
Constantinople
Turkey
Water Worse Than Flames At Chamber Of Commerce Fire
A mysterious blaze on the top floor of the Chamber of Commerce building in Los Angeles caused about 100000 dollars in damage, with ninety percent of losses due to water pouring through upper floors. The fire began late last night and remains under investigation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
Four Die in Dupont Powder Plant Dry House Blast
Four men were killed and one injured in an explosion at the Dupont Powder company plant dry house in Tamaqua Pennsylvania. The blast shock was felt for ten miles.
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Tamaqua
Dupont Powder Company
Ada laide Ristori dies of pneumonia
Italian tragedienne Ada laide Ristori passes away on S day due to pneumonia in Rome. The renowned stage star, celebrated for tragic roles, leaves a lasting legacy in European theatre.
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Rome
Ooto Esecial
Adalaide Ristori
American Beauty e Greet Demonstration at Jourden and Stukenberg
Announcement urges attenders to not miss the beauty greeting event this week at Jourden and Stukenberg's location. The notice emphasizes a demonstration and invites community attendance.
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Jourden & Stukenberg’s
City Wins Pavement Suit Over West Street Assessments
The city of Freeport prevailed in the pavement suit brought by Homer Knowlton and Charles Knowlton against Freeport. Lawyers spoke yesterday afternoon before the jury received the case. Plaintiffs claimed West Street sidewalk work benefits were far less than the assessments levied on their properties.
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Knowlton
Corporation of Freeport
City of Freeport
Homer Knowlton
Charles D. Knowlto
West Street
Court denies bail to Abraham H. Fumimet in Morse-Dodge case
Albany New York Oct 2 special edition reports the court of appeals ruling that attorney Abraham H Fumimet is not entitled to bail after his conviction for conspiracy in the Morse Dodge case.
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New York Court of Appeals
Abraham Hummel
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Abraham H. Fumimet
Weather forecast for Chica Ort with cooler tonight
Fair weather continues tonight and Wednesday in Chica Ort. Temperature details indicate a cooler night with a rise to mid afternoon values and light winds. The forecast notes a typical midweek pattern with no precipitation expected.
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Wei
Market Report Chicago Board of Trade closing quotes
Chicago market notes closing quotations for wheat corn oats and lard with steady cattle cows hogs and sheep listed. Prices shown include Wheat 7h ee corn 28 oats 345 Jan 3s TOATh lard 8.07-10. Cattle be 39-47.25 cows 1 dollar figures noted hogs 16.000 mixed butchers 86 2ow 4 74 sheep steady.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Unclear fragmentary notice from historical sources
Fragmented OCR text provides no clear event or names. readable parts suggest an obscure notice or snippet with limited context. Unable to identify a definite person, organization, place, date, or outcome from the provided line.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
A fragmented ad copy touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for rapid relief from pain for boys, men, and women. It mentions uses and testimonials in a puzzled line likely from an early 20th century page, urging readers to try the salve for sore muscles and injuries.
Pancakes for Breakfast Ready in a Jiffy
A light note describes pancakes ready quickly with a casual upbeat mood and a cheerful plan for breakfast. Bra Austin' appears as a playful signoff in the message.
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Austin
Rummage Sale Aids Local English Lutheran Church
Notices invite friends to a rummage sale by the English Lutheran Church during the second week in November. Contact Mrs FE J Hoitheax Empire or Mrs J PT Brandt and other listed parties for artifacts and donations.
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Ans Persag
FE J. Hoitheax
Brandt
Edwin Lied
Mc Penney
Wo Gi
Fifth Avenu
West Street
Keiphts of Pyibics Meeting Held at Gastico Hall
Members of Broctort lode are invited to attend the adjourned session at Gastico Hall. The work program will include a discussion of roads and a forthcoming wall display. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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Gastico
Real Estate Transfer in Freeport Subdivision
Luis Hl. Wittecker sells to Mrs. Julianoas Stoldrler bi the Alin Keowlton s second addition block in Freeport for 2700 dollars in a standard transfer recorded.
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Luis Hl. Wittecker
Julianoas Stoldrler Bi
Alin Keowlton
Freeport
A little while with Vann may lift ailing spirits
A brief health advisory notes that time with Dr. Vann can help improve mood and well being for someone feeling under the weather. The suggestion emphasizes brief visits to ease ailments and restore comfort.
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Arlisto
Stephenson St
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Brelze
Judge Hyde
C.F. Hildreth
Justices OF Peace
Telephone
Grand Opera House
Patricalee
Disband Church
Litchfield Man
Standard Oil
Sultan
Powder Company
Flein
Out
Itaeter
Hillmer
Fanane
The
H. A. Hillmer Company
Weather Forecast
Yoday’s Market Report
Vann
Jeschke
Dresser
Wm Tates
Joe
Joseph Ninn
Varn
Keiphts
Rinalle Lodue
Knights of
Pythias
North
South Dakota
Alloy Choice
Charles D. Knowlton
Coh. Lite & Co
C.H. Lite & Co
Stephenson &J
Galena Ave
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Be Stephenson
Kheps
WY Aghlin & Tphirk
Strathmore
Havana
J. Moogk
Win
Jung Rke
Joseph Kininert
Gennama Sech
Schmid Bros
James Farnum
Theo. Gessner W. ML
Wipne Chas
Melnick Senate Hotel
Reiger & Wer
Martin Wkroer
Geo. Tinsley Wim. Wilson M. Scheidt
Lrank Ross
C. W. Harden
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