Single Phase Power Hurts Telegraph Lines in Illinois
A report from Shelbyville Illinois notes the single phase electric system used by Illinois Traction and other lines is damaging telegraph and telephone wires running parallel to trolley routes. Western Union reports degraded circuits. duplex and quadruplex systems suffer. Telegraph firms may need costly metal circuit upgrades, while new lines promise further outages and concern.
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Bloomington
Tlinois Traction Company
Indiana
Ohio
Tlinois
Ponting
Dwight
Chicago and Alton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Alton
Telegraph Company
Seri- OS
Western Union
Shot Down in the Street in Pana
Martin Quigley, a Shelbyville businessman, shot and killed Frank Brophey on a street in Pana. It is alleged Brophey had dealings with Quigley’s wife, prompting a confrontation. Quigley surrendered afterward as Brophey died at the scene.
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Pana
Martin Quigley
Shelbyville
Prank Brophey
Brophey
Quigley
Quiley
Mine accident at Mount Pulaski kills two miners
Sept 11 Mount Pulaski reports a shaft accident as an elevator control error jolts the mine shaft. Seven men were in the shaft car when it shot upward killing Chives Coax and Charles Myles who fell 900 feet. Five others escaped unharmed.
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Mount Pulaski
Ino
Pive
Chives Coax
Charles Myles
Rather Die Than Live at Chicago
Miss Elizabeth Baird niece of Joliet penitentiary warden attempted suicide to avoid returning to Chicago. She took acid but had no chance to recover and died. she had visited Sparta and became despondent after being told she must go back to Chicago.
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Chicago
Sparta
Chicas
Elizabeth Baird
J. Murphy
Joliet Penitentiary
Longtime Henry County Clerk Frank Welton Dies at 68
Cambridge reports the death of Frank G. Welton a longtime Henry county clerk of thirty seven years at his home. An expert auditor was hired to review the clerk’s office books and began work, but Welton fell ill and died after days of weakness at age sixty eight.
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Cambridge
Frank G. Welton
Henry County
Cerk
Welton
Keoneds Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Sold
A vintage ad touts Keoneds Laxative Honey and Tar as a cough remedy. It claims to remove the cold cause the cough and notes the product contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durgyists
Help Wanted in Wood Working and Varnish Room Areas
Advertisement seeks workers with wood working machine experience and varnish room brush hands. Married men preferred for steady work. Also a young man for the reed room offering steady work and trade training. Houant M. Casre Co. o-Tdtt
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Alga
Houant
M. Casre Co
Women's Trials and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
An article discusses childless marriages and how barren couples suffer. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weaknesses and infertility, noting surgical options and the availability of treatment at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo.
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Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
J. Pierce
Materia Medica
Sinking cathedral of Winchester and its long repair
The Winchester cathedral sits on a peat foundation that caused subsidence of the eastern end. Work has moved to stabilizing the site with pumped water removed and peat replaced by grout and Portland cement. Divers work sixteen feet down to seal the ground, enabling masons to rebuild on solid foundations.
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Winchester
England
Itchen
Loudon Sphere
Hostess Swerves From Party Drinks For Health
A careful hostess rejects a children's party and serves only mineral waters. One guest tastes carbonated water, then hesitates and asks for water she has paid for. The exchange reveals a humorous moment about paying for drinks.
Worried about the state of his Hver and digestion concerns
A physician in World's Work notes that persistent worry about the state of his liver may lead to future trouble and digestion problems, listing a long series of afflictions as possibilities.
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Aoman
Wruken de Worde Publishes First Musical Character Book
A historical notice notes Wruken de Worde issued the first book containing musical characters in 14ten, marking a milestone in early print culture. The brief item highlights the publication's novelty and stylistic focus.
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Wruken de Worde
Humpreys Medicine Catalog Pellets for Various Ailments
Small pocket pellets claim to cure fevers worms teeth ache diarrhea cough neuralgia headaches dyspepsia suppressed periods white discharge croup skin rheumatism malaria whooping cough kidneys bladder la grippe among others. Each 25c and ready for mailing from Humphreys Medical Co New York with free medical guide.
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Medical Guide
Humphreys’ Med. Co
Cor
Woligan
Jobo Streets
New York
Martial law declared in Cuba as Palma suspends constitutional guarantees
President Palma issues decree suspending constitutional guarantees in Pinar del Rio Havana and Santa Clara provinces and enforces public order as martial law. Arrests of Liberal leaders follow including Alfredo Angus and Florencio Villuendas. Veterans vow to take to the woods amid calls to side with insurgents.
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Wavana
Sept
Palma
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Santa Clara
Alfredo Angus
Liberal Party
Florencio Villuendas
Enrique Vilnendas
Cienfuegos
Borger
Varona
Veterans’ Peace Commission
Menocal
Senor Sangwilo
Endeaavorg
Collazo
Veterans Peace Commission
Glimmer of peace hopes amid Cuba insurgent talks
Reports from Havana describe a pause in hostilities after peace commissions met with insurgent leader Pino Guerra in Pinar del Rio. A cabinet meeting ruled out liberal terms and vowed to fight to the end, despite earlier signals of possible negotiations. Local dispatches recount cautious progress and militant tensions as the situation develops.
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Havana
Pino Guerra
Pinar del Rio
Guerra
Patina
Mendez Capote
Ben
Cabinnet
Vicw
Associated Press
Taso Real
Herradura
Senta Chara
Simeias
Coughing? Use Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
Advice cautions against constipation from cough remedies especially opiate containing preparations. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is recommended as a remedy that stops the cough and moves the bowels and is sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Train Line Offers Reduced Rates to Western States
The C M St P will sell second class colonists to Montana Washington Oregon and California daily August 27 to October 31 1906 at greatly reduced rates. J B Sweatt agent. sd wid.
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Montana
Washington
Oregon
California
J. B. Sweatt
The City Scene Sparks Over Jealous Rumors
A quarrel erupts as a young couple exchange taunts and gossip in a dramatic street scene. The woman, Seely, accuses the man of stirring deep feelings while observers spread chatter about the pair, highlighting social tensions and drama in daily life.
Special Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills
Beginning June 1 excursion tickets will be sold daily to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer S D good to return until Oct 31 Special low rate round trip tickets to these and other points will be sold the first and third Tuesday of each month until September 18 Inclusive A splendid opportunity for an enjoyable vacation trip Several fine trains via the North Western Line daily Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry
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North-Western
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead and
Custer S. D
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Timber land for sale in Texas County Missouri
1 060 acres in Texas County Missouri, mostly red and white oak and hard pine. Stand 60 to 70 feet with oak often 40 feet without a limb. Guaranteed to produce 10 000 feet of good saw timber per acre plus hub and off fall. Owner must sell. Price 16 00 per acre. M W Cowley Over State Bank Freeport IL
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Texas County
Missouri
M. W. Cow Ley
State Bank
Freeport
Dissolution of Partnership at Kuhlemeier and Maurer
The firm of Kuhlemeier and Maurer is dissolved by mutual consent as Mr Maurer retires. All debts to the firm are to be settled at the store. The business will be continued by H H Kuhlemeier. Freeport Illinois August 25.
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Kuhlemeier & Maurer
Maurer
H. H. Kuhlemeier
J.D. Maurer
Freeport
Cll
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