Local residents and visitors noted in Wednesday city items
Judge W T Hodson was reported much improved in health. A T Foster of Moline visited on Park Ave. Paul Jones of Stockton conducted business in the city. Miss Clara Thompson returned to Dubuque after a visit. Martin Sughr oe of Stockton was in town. Various locals and visitors including Ford of Geiger's, H L Obermiller, Jne Stover of Hazel Green, Mrs Fred B Cousins of Chicago and Mrs M Beaton were mentioned. The Eagles planned a session with six new initiates. Mrs Frank Ortscheid was improving after a fall. Several residents were noted for travel, work, and social events and marriages licensed. The council officials were sworn in for the municipal election.
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Jne Stover
Hazel Green
Strike conditions in Chicago grow near a crisis
Chicago strike talks intensify as about 200 firms demand contract compliance from Montgomery Ward & Co. Arbitration proposals face union opposition. Mayor Dunne pledges equal treatment and calls for restraint while police chief enforces crowd control. Little violence reported in the morning.
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Montgomery, Ward & Company
Commercial Exchange
Graeme Stewart
Dodd
Federation of Labor
Teamsters
Mayor Dunne
Dunne
O'Neil
Police Department
Schuettler
Stock Appointed Director as Theodore Thomas Orchestra Formed
In Memory of Thomas Chicago April 11 Frederick A Stock was today appointed director of the Chicago Orchestra to succeed Theodore Thomas founder who died months ago Stock had served as Thomas aide for five years The orchestra name was changed to Theodore Thomas Orchestra to perpetuate Mr Thomas name
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Chicago
Frederick A. Stock
Chicago Orchestra
Theodore Thomas
Stock
Thomas
Orstra
Saga Orchestra
Three Passengers Hurt In Santa Fe Collision In Kansas
Three passengers were slightly injured and three crew members injured in a rear end collision of Santa Fe passenger trains at Kinsley Kansas last night. The incident occurred near Topeka on April 11.
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Topeka
Kas
Kinsley
Fire Company No. 4 Holds Notable March Meeting
The regular monthly gathering of Fire Company No. 4 Tuesday evening featured an engaging program and a strong financial report. Aspirants for offices spoke briefly while members announced upcoming uniform deliveries, signaling a prominent public appearance by one of the citys best costumed fire companies.
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Hhose Company No. 4
No. 4
School Board Sets Special Election for City School Bonds
At a regular meeting the school board adopted a resolution to hold a special election at Market House on April 24 to vote on issuing bonds of 18000 dollars for a new city school. A separate 18750 dollars was appropriated by special taxation for the same project, and an official notice will be published in city papers before the election.
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Corncr Chamber
Market House
Lent and Easter observances amid economic layoffs
Lent winds down with Palm Sunday rites and Holy Week services across churches leading to Easter programs. Meanwhile Illinois Central cut backs hit the south end with many workers laid off, firemen among the first affected. In Boston Prudentia committees approve a Rockefeller gift proposal of one hundred thousand dollars for foreign missions, decision to be announced tomorrow.
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Christ
Jerusalem
South End
Freeport
Springfield
Boston
Prudentia Committees
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Mission
John D. Rockefeller
Naval examination for cadet at Annapolis held in Freeport
J. W. Wilcox JoDaviess county schools superintendent travels to Freeport with Carroll and Stephenson superintendents to conduct a three day naval examination to select one cadet and three alternates for the naval academy at Annapolis. JoDaviess reports no applicants for the positions.
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J. W. Wilcox
JoDaviess County
Freeport
Carroll
Stephenson
Naval Academy
Annapolis
British and French warships to patrol St Johns coast this summer
It is announced that three British war ships and four French warships will be sent to St Johns Newfoundland this summer to patrol the French shore. It is believed several American warships will also arrive amid tensions over theBond fishing bill and rights under the 1818 treaty.
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St. Johns
N.F
Wanted a yard man at hotel DeSoto
A notice seeks a yard man for the Hotel DeSoto with instructions to apply at once. The report also notes a fire at Marshall Duffy’s East Dubuque residence caused by a spark from an Illinois Central engine damaging the property. Walter Hea opened a piano organ and sewing machine shop at 152 Main Street.
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Hotel DeSota
Marshall Duffy
East Dubuque
Illinois Central
Walter Hea
Freeport
Main Street
Funeral for Mrs Geiger Held Friday at 2
The funeral for the late Mrs Geiger who died Monday morning will be held Friday afternoon at 2 from her Spring Street home with Rev Van de Erwe officiating. Interment follows at Greenwood. Mr John Nattras of Dubuque and Mr J H Thompson of Elgin, representing New York Life Insurance, were in Galena Tuesday and depart for a southern Wisconsin trip. Desirable offices in the Horton Block offered by R M Spensley. inquiries invited.
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John Nattras
Dubuque
J. H. Thompson
Elgin
New York Lifeurance Company
Wisconsin
Galena
Massage With Large Fist Urged For Pretty Pastor
In Wilmington Delaware on April 11 a special meeting at the Grand Opera house heard Rev. Robert A. Elwood claim a young minister was complimented on his looks by congregants. He said the man visits a female masseur twice weekly to improve his appearance, urging harsher discipline instead.
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Wilmington
Del
Robert A. Elwood
Grand Opera House
YMCA Exhibition and Basketball Game A.L. Burrncker
A.L. Burrncker conducted a gymnastic exhibition and basketball game at Turner Hall Tuesday evening. The crowd enjoyed the program and the Kitchen team won the basketball contest 21 to 19.
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Y.M.C.A
A.L. Burrncker
Turner Tall
Physician Tender Ways Inspire Humorous D W Fiske Tale
A college professor recalls D. W. Fiske who left Cornell University a half million dollars. He recounts a fashionable physician famed for charm and polish who impressed women yet faced envy from peers. A millionaire's wife and her young daughter witness the doctor’s intimate bedside scene. The girl quips, You are making love to my mamma.
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D. W. Fiske
Cornell University
Woman's tea priority noted by critic not admiral
A woman values inviting three people to afternoon tea more than an admiral values directing battleships. The remark appears in a New York press clipping reflecting on priorities and leadership.
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New York
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