Direct Vote for Senators Moves at Des Moines Convention
Several hundred delegates from a majority of states met in Des Moines to discuss making United States senators elected by direct vote. Governor Cummins organized the gathering to propose solutions and organize sentiment for a constitutional amendment. The event aims to crystallize public support and accelerate the change by available constitutional methods.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Union
United States
Cummins
Foes of Hearst Gather for Gubernatorial Fight
A statewide gathering of prominent New York Democrats meets in Albany to discuss blocking Hearst from the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and to resist the sale of the party name and organization. The conference signals opposition from old-line Democrats to Hearst and to Jerome as a possible candidate if the party convention names him.
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Albany
N. Y
William R. Hearst
New York
Independence League
Hearst
Jerome
Fugitives Return Focus as U S Officials Seek Stensland
Governor Deneen asks President Roosevelt to delegate Olson and James Keely to return Stensland, Chicago banker, felon at large. Moorish authorities consent to Stensland’s removal to America. he remains a prisoner at the American legation in Tangier.
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Springfeld
Deneen
Roosevelt
Olson
James Keely
Chicago Tribune
Stensland
Chicago
United States
Washington
America
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
State Department
Gummere
Tangier
Legation
Illinois Fair Tonight and Thursday Forecast
Chicago forecast shows Illinois fairs tonight and Thursday with sun rising at 5 29 AM and setting at 6 77 PM.
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Chicago
Illinois
Closing Market Quotes From Chicago Board and Union Stock Yards
Closing board prices show Dec wheat at 72 1/8, Dec corn 4 24 4, Dec oats 30 1/8, Jan pork 16.9, Jan lard 55.6, Jan ribs 55.72. Union Stock Yards reports cattle 26,000 head, down 10. hogs 31,000, 5 to 10 lower. sheep 22,000, steady to 10 lower.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Funerals Held for Sullivan and Gilbert in Morning and Afternoon
The funeral for Patrick Sullivan was conducted this morning at St. Marys church. Later, the service for Jacob Gilbert was led this afternoon by Rev. C W McCaskill, and his wife survives him after false yesterday reports.
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Patrick Sullivan
St. Mary's Church
Jacob Gilbert
C. W. McCaskill
Gilber
Jail Opening At KE and W Tomorrow Draws Visitors
Souvenirs free to visitors expected at the KE and W jail opening tomorrow as crowds gather for the ceremony.
Stephenson County Fair Opens With Record Crowd
The eighteenth annual Stephenson county fair enters its third day as crowds set a new attendance high. Exhibits from cattle to crafts fill the grounds with large out of town visitors via special trains and multiple rail lines.
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Stephenson County
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Beloit
Freeport
Lfe
Seefelder
Supt. Co. Grove
Lebkicker
J. G. Sanderson
Sanderson
Abt Sanderson
Jenks Dros
Feods
Freeport Hardware Company
Com
C.H. Little & Co
Ridgway Bros
Vanpel Clothing Store
KB. & W. Clothing House
Wim. Walton Nephews
A. D. Cox
Brown & Shoner
Bergman & Hawke
Dorman & Co
Lena K. Stein
George Hartman
Lancaster
M. B. Humphrey
Cedarville
Epworth League Elects New Officers At Embury Church
Embury M E church Epworth League held a business social meeting with large attendance. New officers elected include Mrs Simon Hoefer as Vice President World Evangelization Miss Namoi Ditzler as Vice President Mercy and Help Department Harry Angle as Vice President Social Department. RK C Smedley spoke on Bible study and Arthur Wareham played violin and cello with a piano duet by Iva Dodds and Laura Hoefer. Refreshments followed.
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Epworth League
Embury M. E. Church
Embury Church
World Evangelization Department
Simon Hoefer
Mercy and Help Department
Namoi Ditzler
Harry Angle
RK. C. Smedley
Arthur Wareham
Iva Dodds
Laura Hoefer
Bold Highwaymen Stop By Woodmanse Watchman Night
Frank Ocher night watchman at Woodmanse shops fought off three attackers emerging from a building corner. Despite having one arm he swung his clock and cried for help, prompting timely aid that forced the assailants to retreat empty handed.
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Frank Ocher
Woodmanse
Mr. Oeher
Dr Kings New Life Pills Endorsement From Pittsfield Reader
Wook Bown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King s New Life Pills as the best companion to a pension. He claims the pills keep his family in splendid health and provide quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness sold for 25 cents guaranteed at Joseph Emmert s drug store.
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Wook. Bown
Pension Ulturmes
Pittsfield
Dr. King
Joseph Emmert
National Hospital to Be Built Here Next Week
A Christian church sponsored national hospital and sanatorium project advances toward incorporation for 100000 dollars. Dr J T White and Dr C G Kost will lead a nonsectarian, modern facility near Freeport with plans for several hundred patients and occupancy by next fall.
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Christian Church
National Hospital and Sanatorium Association
White
White Sanatorium
J. T. White
Robert White
C. GC. Kost
Dixon, HL
R. C. Jones
Tlinois
Freeport
Dixon
Kost
Chicago
Dixon Hospital
Hinots Central Railroad Company
Dixon and
Lee County Medical Societies
Dr. White Sanatorium
United Brethren Conference Moves to Gibson City
The annual United Brethren church conference will convene in Gibson City September 26, not Alexis. Rev. P M Davis and J H Fenton will attend from Freeport, and Rev Timis has been extended a unanimous call to return to the First U S church in this city.
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The
United Brethren Church
Gibson City
Alexis
P.M. Davis
J. H. Fenton
Freeport
Timis
U. S
Robbery at Moline Dental Office Reported
Burglars entered the dental office of Dr. Rush Crissinan in Moline early, stealing about $500 in cash. Dr. Crissinan, known in Freeport, has ties to the Second Presbyterian Church through his father’s pastorship.
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Rush Crissinan
Moline
Peaches Abound From Unknown Seedling Tree
Julius Waerner reports a small tree bearing plentiful peaches of exceptional quality. The fruit resembles top market varieties, though the tree’s variety is unknown as it sprouted from seeds tossed in the yard.
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Julius Waerner
Mr. Wagner
Board of Supervisors Schedule Regular Meeting
The board of supervisors will meet in regular session next Tuesday. All bills against the county must be in before the end of the week.
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Board of Supervisors
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