Passenger Train Schedule and Connections
A historical train timetable lists arrivals and departures with times for Dodgeville and Freeport routes, noting Sunday and daily services, buffet parlor and cafe car options, and connections at Rockford Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Harvard Madison Beloit Janesville to northern and western destinations. JOHN F. DALY, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
John F. Daly
Passenger and freight rail schedule notes and connections
A fragmented timetable lists Rock Island departures and arrivals with 7:26 pm and 1:00 am notes. It mentions freight and passenger segments to Freeport Milwaukee Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North and South Dakota with J. B. Swhatt as agent.
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Passenel
Cece
Rock Island
Mt Carroll
Freeport
Rock Taland
Laven- Dopb
Eee Wire
Pabbenbed
Pashenben
Chicago
Milwaukee
Rock Island St
Aim
Janesville
Madison
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J. B. Swhatt
Chicago Great Western Maps train schedule notice
Trains on the Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf route depart from Freeport South bound and Des Moines bound with times listed 7 15 p m and 11 24 a m for the Chicago Special daily except Sunday. The St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshall Town Des Moines Omaha Kansas City Express serves Pubaque and passes through Pearl City with through tickets. Agent WM Neese at St Paul Minn.
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Maple Leaf
South Freeport
RO Fuermo
Chicago
Wee
Stockton
Fubaque
St. Paul
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Omaha
Bansas
Pearl City
Sycamore
Darenee
WM. Neese
MER
G. Poa
St Paul Minn
Forreston Daily Transit Schedule Details
Forreston to Freeport and Rockford routes listed with departure times all week. Connections to Beloit Janesville Belvidere Elgin Aurora and Chicago via Rockford. Agent WM Neese notes schedule specifics including Sunday times and weekly departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Rockford
Orset
Beloit
Janesville
Belvidere
Elgin
Aurora Cicago
WM. Neese
Tragic Forest Fire Traps Train Passengers
Alpena Michigan October 17 Nineteen persons died Thursday night in the Detroit and Mackinaw railway relief train wreck amid forest fires that swept Metz village residents to safety. A derailment at Nowicki siding forced refugees to flee burning cars or open fields. fifteen victims were women and children. The wreck produced twelve child victims and four additional deaths nearby, including Mrs and Mr Wagner and Mr and Mrs Nowicki, with a total roll of twenty eight dead.
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Alpena, Mich
Qet
Metz
Here
Nowicki Siding
Traineres
Fred Wagner
Fred Nowiehi Ir
Heer
John TL Vinville
Willian Foster
Archie Lee
Iitei
Ain
Sud
Wilson Uatrretichhimkeeaim
Dhei Reeds
Faneer Paster
Adpers
Fran
Ooiek Conmeneh
Qinb
Deratled Firecar Tragedy Strikes Village Refugees
A burned forest fire forces a derailed train through a village. Passengers flee as flames sweep the tracks and river, with comments on the panic and the fate of the crowd. Details mention conductor William Foster and others, along with chaotic rescue efforts and advancing fire.
Destructive Fires Threaten Northern Michigan Villages
Fires sweep a wide strip from Hubbard Lake to the Sanile River destroying towns and farms. Dozens of villages including La Rone and Catlero are damaged or abandoned as refugees crowd the church there. Keepers and passengers on trains endure peril as fires close in on Presque Isle and Traverse City with towns in Chippewa and Houghton counties facing rapid spread.
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South Rogers
Metz
la Rone
Catlero
Adeona Couity
Hubbard Lake
Sanle
Presque Isle
Lake Huron
Garrity
Detroit
Macckinac
Cheyvborgan
Ta Reytes Fhimes
Tiger
Dhird
Balloon disaster looms as North Sea claims more airmen
Berlin reports the German balloon Plauen and its five crew members are missing after landing near Thal Thuringia. Others from the endurance race survived including the Hergesell crew rescued by a passing vessel. Berlin notes that several balloons have been saved or landed safely in recent days while search vessels scour the North Sea.
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German Planen
Berlin
North Sea
Germain
Oster-Wanne
Hanover
Plauen
Hergesell
Hit by a wild typhoon in Luzon passage
Tablo reports the US battleship fleet delayed in reaching Yokotanuta due to a typhoon off Luzon. One sailor, William Pander, drowned as the Rhode Island and other ships battled waves. Connecticut relayed the details from Tokyo via wireless courtesy of the Japanese government.
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Tablo
United States
Yokolanuta
Luzon
Associated Press
Tokio
Connecticut
Yokota
William Pander
Suspension of Carpenter by British Athletic Officials
Tomes BE Sall ian president of the Minstemur Athletic Taton of the United States has received official notification of Carpenter's permanent suspension by the Niantenn Athletic Association. Carpenter, a December Olympian, was disqualified from a race, while Winton Thalswedle and Cherie are noted as other figures. The National Vinton meet will be held on New 23 west, and the British suspension will be reviewed there amid great athletic tension.
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New York
Get
Tomes BE. Sallifan
Minstemur Athletic Taton
United States
Carpenter
Carwell
Niantenn Athletic
Pettain
Cherie
Paterferotleen
Winton Thalswedle
Tle Niarense
Phited
New
West
Fire Devastates Docks and Freight Cars in Chicago
A massive blaze at the Darternitheva Saltcote Migin area near the South Chicago docks destroyed fifty freight cars and threatened nearby facilities including the Cabuniet elevator. The dock complex and adjacent offices suffered extensive damage, with losses estimated around 500 million dollars. railway interests bear a substantial portion of the cost.
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South
Chicago
Oet
Darternitheva
Saltcote
Dosset and Eastern Railway
Chfenno
Tina
Far Ct
Cabuniet
Sait
Hiv Tire
Wats Docks
Battle in the Auditorium Theater Between Creat Swan and Nell
A staged clash unfolded before hundreds of spectators as trainer Creat Swan faced Nell the largest reptile in a large tank. An alligator lunged toward the center of the stage but the trainer was saved by several stage hands.
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Ile
Cincinnati
Ovi
Auditorium
Nell
Jets
Sergeant Sanders Appeal Seeks Army Reentry
President Roosevelt has referred to the war department an open letter by First Sergeant Mingo Sanders of the 25th Infantry seeking permission to rejoin the army after being discharged two years ago for alleged participation in the Brownsville riot. Sanders argues his enlistment should be restored. Washington notes report Rev Alexander Mitnin declines bishop of Washington post.
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Woeahioeten
Get
Roosevel
War Department
Hind
Mingo Sanders
Lfth
Brownsville
Sanders
Washington
Oet
Boston
Alexander Mitnin
Vinnits Gipis Counhy
City
Minn
Another Lucky Aviator in Narrow Air Crash
In Chattanoora Perm Oet 17 M G Mallory inventor fell fifty feet with his machine but escaped with a few slight bruises. The incident, part of Mietti tna veraphine, shows the dangers faced by early aviators and the resilience of Mallory after the crash.
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Chattanoora
Perm
Oet
Mietti Tna
Veraphine
G. M. Mallory
The Markets Chicago and Cleveland Pan Market Quotes
The Chicago Board and Ohio markets report mixed cash prices for wheat oats and corn with No. 2 northern wheat at around 1.09 per bushel for certain grades and oats prices varying. Live stock receipts include heavy beef cattle hogs and sheep with prices and ranges for prime steers cows and calves. A Stevens Live Stock Commission notes market strength in hogs and lambs and lists current prices for various classes and regions.
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Chicago
Chicsea Board
Srtapie
Veteers
Bove Beviry
Titrathy
India
Wisciustin
Didisna
Wisconsin
N.Y
Forest Fire Near Atinerga Meln Leaves Many Dead
Reports from the southwest of the city describe a spreading forest fire straining the area. A growing death list includes at least nineteen confirmed fatalities with more expected as rescue crews survey burned districts. Fire has cut routes to Cheboygan. contingents report widespread devastation across multiple townships and counties.
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Atinerga
Meln
Eternatlnge
Ty Prowilm
Cheboygan
Abpena County
Aldaze
Mety
Henry Kemps
The Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service
The Daily Journal announces delivery to every city area, ensuring readers receive the paper at their location. Enhanced distribution details outline flexible routes and service times for all neighborhoods.
Fragmentary city notice hints at incomplete timing
An OCR fragment notes a weeklong effort tied to a city area but lacks clear dates, actions, or entities. The readable portion mentions a location in the city and a brief timeframe, leaving the main event and authorities unnamed.
Midas and the Golden Tore Presented on Wilte House Lawn
A picturesque performance titled Midas and the Golden Tore was staged on the lawn at the Wilte House by the Met Greet Woodlaind Phiyers with the patronage of President ait Ales. Pe Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waishington
Midas
Osorotto
Wilte House
Met Greet
News facts from global political and diplomatic update
A dispersed outline notes committee deaths, party nominations, and international tensions. Turkey objects to a proposed plebiscite power distribution while a national association holds events in St Louis. The Virginia grocery story and Cape States issues are touched upon alongside forest reports in the Adirondacks. Reports mention Montenevre war exit, Belgrade diplomacy, and Balkan conference talks. Irving W Koolitte, a famed Baltimore hotel clerk in Kansas City, is dead.
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Centrahitieh
Vnet
Selornd
Cne
New York State
Vilottes
Monteneuve
Belgrade
United States
Mosswolske
Paris
London
Irving W. Koolitte
Baltimore
Kansas City
West
Polk Baptized on Deathbed by Methodist Clergyman
On his deathbed President James Polk received baptism performed by a Methodist clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Polk
Miss Yellem and Professor Exchange Morning Banter
A light exchange opens with Miss Yellem about to sing asking for a favorite aria. The professor replies with a playful line praising fresh air and greeting the morning.
Stove Polish Claim From Freeport Hardware
An old advertisement touts STOVINK stove polish offered by Freeport Hardware Company. It promises to coat and blacken stoves without shining, claiming long-lasting results up to 60 days and a 25 cent price with a guarantee. The ad emphasizes ease of use and repeat customer satisfaction.
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Fox
Paonus
STOVI
Stovink
Freeport Hardware Company
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ST. P. R. R. East Bound
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Rockford & Interjrbanry
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Taylor & Frick
Ilinois
Business Directory
BANKS
Fred Dorman
Y. H. Antrim
Henry Baier
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Stale Bank
Freeborg
Capital
A. 8. Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
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J. H. Stealy
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W. D. Macka
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D. B. Schulte
Wm. Trembor
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T. Rawleigh
Cronkrite
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First National Bank
Freextort
Ill
B. Piewed
J. Sheldon Clark
Hettinger
Stephenson St
Chas. H. Rosenstiel
Jackson and Mechanic Lts
W. J. Rideout
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Il
Douglas Pattison
M. V. B. Bison
L. Z. Farwell
V. Pres
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Second National Bank
Illinois
M. V. B. Elyon
J. F. Fair
Reuben Siegfried
J. J. Meyers
J. H. Graham
A. Ruthe
Douglas Ave
Attorneys AT Law
Robert B. Mitchell
N. Galena Ave
Court House
Freeport, Illinois
L. H. Burrell
3. M
H. H. Hineline
Court House Freeport,i
W. N. Cronkrit
Freeport, Ill
van Bure
R. P. Eckert
Attorndy Ar’ Law
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Magazine Binding
Anceiker Building
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Arthur Teedren
Pena
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Mas
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George Cleevon
Marsare Cieere
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Dadbie Picardies
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Mars
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Ceopy
People’s Column
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Byenre Journ
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Frank Street
Carroll and
State Street
R. OF. Dirksen
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Chas
Washington St
A. Raubenheimer
Fifth Ave
Oity Water
Nnuquire
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Swan
State Bt. CO
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Galena Ave
Wm. Walton
Schiids Winvelidin & Pfeifer
Josciteé
Bath
IL Winnebago St
BR. P. Ackert
Histephenson
Aleddw
Clifton Cottage
W. FL Mackay
Rice
SATLE
Poland
John PF. Reazner
Douglas Ve
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Park Avi
Pnquire Bell
Homer St
ALS
Stepheton
Park Ave
Strichenson
Orent
Harter
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Marvin
Pnquire
Mark Ave
Dowelas Ave
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Marble Works
Spring St
Phaeton
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M. W. Cowley
Carpenter St
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Williams Street
Trent
W. Karcher
Branod
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the Daily Journal
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Congress
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National
Atain Pendens’ Associathon
St. Louis
Grosseteer
Capea States
Cain
MOOGE
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Savings Bank
W. R. Mansfield Automobile Snd General Revar
Galena St. Obdawly
Lennox Soap
Heinz
California
Lic 6
Loep
Hhuskney
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