Mutual scandal grows as McCurdy testifies in Albany
President Richard McCurdy admits Mutual Life paid Albany house rent for A C Fields during legislative sessions and expresses ignorance of Andrew Hamilton while declining to discuss dividend reductions, directing questions to the company actuary.
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Richard McCurdy
New York
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Albany
A. C. Fields
Richard A. McCurdy
Fields
McCurdy
Andrew Hamilton
Mutual
Hamilton
Ministers Thank Mayor Dittmar Rectors Praise His Stand
City council met with four clergymen in attendance as several ordinances on cemetery management were read. Rev Frederic J. Bate thanked Mayor Dittmar for revoking two saloon licenses and the Ministerial Association pledged support. Superintendent Clift asked for cost-sharing on sewer work between Chicago and Adams streets and the council referred the matter to the streets committee. The cemetery lot ownership dispute between Zach Meyers and Charles Hutchinson was referred to the public grounds committee and city attorney.
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Gardner Thrall
Frederick J. Bate
F. A. Hosmer
E. B. McKay
Potters’ Field
Committee of the Whole
Committee On
Waterstradt
al Klocke
Galena Street
Albert Trickel
Stephenson Street
C. J. Dittmar
McGovern Moyed
Harden
Frederic J. Bate
Grace Episcopal Church
EB. Clift
Freeport Division
Sinois Central Railroad
Chiago
Adams
Central. Company
Heapey Buggy ‘Company
Clift
Ujgi
Cdmpay
Neer
T Ee
Longésan
Harder
Zach Meyers
Charles C. Hutchinson
Ballécher
Steffen
President Issues Order Expands Civil Service Removals
Washington dated October 17 special report says the president authorized a sweeping amendment to civil service rules. Cabinet officers can summarily dismiss any civil service employee in their department without hearing for misconduct or inefficiency. Also a presidential proclamation blocks export of weapons and warlike supplies from United States and Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic after talks with the Dominican government to curb revolutio nary threats.
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Washington
United States
Porto Hicd
Dominican Republic
Trustees Conference Opens At University Of Illinois
The conference of trustees from American colleges and universities began in Champaign on October 17 under the University of Illinois. It focuses on administrative powers of trustees and their offices, with many leading colleges represented. The event precedes tomorrow's installation of Edmund J. James as president of the University of Illinois.
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Champaign
Trustees of
German Ambassador Baron Speck von Sternburg sails to New York
Berlin notes Baron Speck von Sternburg German Ambassador to the United States sails from Bremen for New York on vacation. The baroness who recently had an operation will accompany him to Washington next month.
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Berlin
Speck von Sternburg
United States
Bremen
New York
Washington
Weather forecast for Chicago shows showers tonight
Chicago forecast for October 17 calls for showers and cooler temperatures tonight and on Wednesday with partial cloudiness and a cooler trend. South areas may see showers.
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Chicago
Pretty Window Decoration Exhibition at Swartz and Fleck
A novel window display at Swartz and Fleck drug store promotes National Atom zer and features Miss Ara Smith of Chicago giving free demonstrations.
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Swartz & Fleck Drug Store
National
Atomzer
Ara Smith
Chicago
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Heals Blood Quality
An old newspaper advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to purify and enrich the blood, promote new flesh and health for men and women. The pitch notes price at 85 cents and offers tea or tablets by Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Annual fall session of Capernaumm Shrine to be held Thursday
Preparations are underway to host visiting lodge members from Dixon Leia Pold Rockford Pecatonica and others for the Annual fall session of Capernaumm Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem in this city on Thursday evening October 19 A large class of candidates will be instructed and a reception for Supreme Poble Prepheness Mrs L Justice of Quincy TN is planned.
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Capernaumm Shrine
Jerusalem
Dixon, Leia, Pold
Rockford
Pecatonica
L. Justice
Quincy
Capériaum
Prieistess
Malvina Fox
Lucretia Bell Wolf
Shepherds
Walter C. Jencks
Jennie D. Stark
Ada Sweatt
Laura B. Dorman
Mary Kyle
Emalyn C. Allington
Ida J. Blust
Guardian
Lillian Jencks
Edward L. Stewart
Herald
Ellen Cronkrite
Clara J. Fair
Paulina K. Dickes
Knights of Pythias Celebrate Eleventh Anniversary
Freeport lodge No. 452 knights of Pythias observed their eleventh founding anniversary last night at the castle hall. Visiting knights from Monroe Lena Orangeville and Rinaldo lodges attended and witnessed first and second degree exemplifications by Freeport's degree team. A late supper followed with toasts led by toastmaster August Seitz. Charter member H E Hawke spoke on Pythianism and lodge history, with toasts from Chancellors Snyder Slader Knight Hartzell and others. The lodge reports strong growth and many new members in six months.
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Knights of Pythias
Freeport Lodge No
Castle Hall
Monroe
Lena
Orangeville
Rinaldo Lodge
Freeport Lodge
August Seitz
H. E. Hawke
Snyder
Slader
Hartzell
A. C. Schwarz
Wm. Irwin
Market closes show mixed grain and cattle quotes
Chicago notes October 17 closing board of trade quotes with December wheat at 8.654, corn 4.43, oats 0.657, January pork 3 12.50, lard 6.82 85, and ribs 1.55. Union stock yards data report 20,000 cattle down, beeves 3.65 to 6.20, cows and heifers 1.25 to 4.40, stockers and feeders 2.16 to 4.30, hogs 23,000 weak with mixed butchers 4.95 to 5.523, good heavy 5.00, sheep 26,000 steady 4.00 to 4.30.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Ei Iaattenet
Club Meeting To Feature Miss Alice Drake Recital
The next club meeting on October 21 will present a musical recital by Miss Alice Drake of the Freeport Conservatory, praised as a brilliant Chicago pianist with broad studies. Violin numbers will also be offered by Edwin Rotzler, a longtime favorite. A large audience is anticipated for one of the finest programs under the club’s auspices. Admission is 26 cents for visitors. The event is in the basement rooms of the First M E church, using a Conover grand piano from Albertson and Stemm.
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Alice Drake
Freeport Conservatory
M. KE
Albertson and Stemm
Father Vaughan Coming to St. Mary's Hall Oct 25
Edwin L. Barker of Chicago praises Rev. Father Vaughan as a major lyceum success and announces his lecture Is Life Worth Living at St. Marys hall on the evening of October 25. Barker extols Vaughan's sincerity and message over theatrics.
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Father Vaughan
Edwin L. Barker
Chica 0
St. Mary’s Hall
Fathr Vaughan
Lyceum
Anvil
Bryan
Eople
Vaughan
Father Vaughaie
John B. Stuart Hurt at Palace Livery Barn
John B. Stuart sustained a painful bruise to the right foot when a heavy plank used to lift a weak horse slipped and the animal fell, the end under the horse and the other across his instep. A doctor attended him and he was taken home to 52 Washington street. Stuart is a valued Palace livery barn employee.
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Palace
Hayes & Kettle
John B. Stuart
Stuart
Mr. Stuart
Washington Street
Palace Livery Barn
WwW. Cc. T. U. Meeting at Van Brocklin church
The W C T U of Van Brocklin church will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. C. E. Ky home on Wednesday afternoon October 18 at 2 30 o clock. All members are urged to be present. Wingfore are invited to attend this meeting.
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Cc. T. U
van Brocklin Church
C. E. Ky
Wingfore
Fire Marshal Starts Vacation to Omaha
Chief Fire Marshal John Fr. Rodemeyer began his vacation this morning and, accompanied by Mrs. Rodemeyer, departed for Omaha Nebraska to visit friends. Captain Musser will serve as acting chief during the absence.
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John Fr. Rodemeyer
Mrs. Redemeyer
Omaha
Neb
Captain Musser
Funeral for Louis Hagemann at Foley Street home
The funeral of the late Louis Hagemann will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 from the family residence at 68 Foley street. Rev Hasse and Rev Bergman will officiate. C D Cramer will have charge of the arrangements.
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Louis Hagemann
Foley Street
Hasse
Rev. Bergman
C. D. Cramer
Miss Hosmer’s Fancy Work Display Postponed
Inclement weather causes Miss Hosmer to delay her display until Wednesday afternoon and evening. Interested visitors may call at 68 Cirove Street to view the handiwork then.
Acting Mayor Steffen Temporarily Leads City
Mayor C J Dittmar departs for Hamilton County Nebraska to visit his aged parents tomorrow morning. In his absence Alderman Steffen will act as mayor pro tem ensuring city duties continue without interruption.
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C. J. Dittmar
Hamilton County
Nebraska
Steffen
Population Notice and New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Will Krueger welcome a ten pound boy. Mr and Mrs Albert Goetz announce the arrival of a baby girl at their home.
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Will Krueger
Albert Goetz
Across the Rio Grande endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Mr G A Fisher of Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Mexico in the Mexican International railroad engineers office writes on Sept 7, 1902 praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an invaluable remedy for Dyspepsia and Constipation. G Pharmacists list sale by H J Moogh and Wa Jungkuns. If unavailable, send name to Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello IL for a free sample and booklet.
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G. A. Fisher
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Mexican International Railroad
H. J. Moogh
Jungkuns
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H. A. Hillmer Co
J. C. Depot
Capernaum Shrine
Today’s Market Report
Woman's Club
the Rio Grande
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Charles D. Knowlton
B. P. Hill Grain Go
Adams Street
Oklahoma
Winne Mortgage Co
Taylor & Friok
Staley
Galena
C.H. Little & Co
Freeport, Ill
Ladien
Seth Thomas
Grant Co
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Freeport
C. F. Nieman
Tajier
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