Lose Militia Companies in Illinois at Moline and Monmouth
Anxiety rises over possible loss of Company H in the Sixth Regiment Illinois National Guard after inspections by Major Getty and Lt Campbell. Colonel Kittilsen will recommend muster in or out based on recruiting prospects and local support, with Monmouth facing possible relocation if sentiment there falters. Separately, coal strike talks end with mayoral appeal to unions to prevent disorder as labor leaders pledge restraint. Obsequies held for Carroll County official R. R. Watson with details of his career and family. Silk thefts reported in Freeport with 79 silk pieces and a robbed safe at E. A. Blust store on Galena Street.
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Illinois National Guard
Moline
Rock Island
Kittilsen
Scott
Monmouth
Robert N. Getty
First Infantry
United States Regular Army
Wm.8. Campbell
Fourth Brigade
War Department
Teamsters
Chicago Federation of Labor
Dunne
R. R. Watson
Carroll County
Baptist
Mt. Carroll
R. B. Marshall
Masonic Blue Lodge
Savanna
Reuben R. Watson
Woodland
Burlington Company
Watson
Ccircuit
Freeport
E. A. Blust
Galena Street
Freeport Journal
Elections in other cities show varied outcomes and licenses
Results across several towns report mayoral and clerk victories. Warren reelects J A Brooks and R R Meyers J C Beckwith E T Zeigle with T F Wilcox as clerk. license ticket wins by 7 majority from 412 total. Apple River approves license. Elizabeth backs license by 31. Scales Mound approves by 50. Rockford and Freeport reelect mayors and pass voting machine measures. Premises of William McKernan saloon to rent after May 1 1905. inquire with Anton Bahwell.
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Warren
J.A. Brooks
R.R. Meyers
J.C. Beckwith
E.T. Zeigle
T.f.wilcox
Apple River
Lamont
W.H. Smith
G.W. Williams
Newton Powers
S. McCormick
Scales Mound
Elizabeth
W.J. Beaty
Web Dallyn
Chas. Banworth
Sam Wilcox
W. M. Holland
Freeport
C.J. Dittmer
Rockford
Charles E. Jackson
William McKernan
Anton Bahwell
American Cigar Box Manufacturing Company in Galena
A new enterprise launches in Galena to boost local business. The American Cigar Box Manufacturing Company will produce cigar boxes in H. J. Toepel’s building using modern equipment, with printing by the 20th Century Printing Co. Officials include Herman J. Toepel president, R. R. Edwards vice president and treasurer, and M. E. Daniels secretary.
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Galena
American Cigar Box Manufacturing Company
H. J. Toepel
20Th Century Printing Co
Herman J. Toepel
R. R. Edwards
M. E. Daniels
Shooting in Chicago Amid Teamsters Strike Rumbles On
In Chicago shots wounded Wal ter Klager a union teamster at the Atlantic hotel amid a nonunion picket clash. Charles Ocker a nonunion worker was arrested on assault with intent to kill. Klager's wound was dressed, and he was taken to county hospital. Ocker faces a Wednesday hearing.
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Teamsters
Atlantic Hotel
Walter Klager
North Artesian Avenue
Charles Ocker
Klager
Ocker
Harrison Street
Sherman and
van Buren
Teamsters’ Unions
Peculiarity of Rainfall
Rain falls more frequently between 3 and 4 oclock in the morning than at any other time of the day. This observation notes a distinct pre dawn peak in rainfall frequency across the twenty four hours.
Wisconsin Pitcher Cy Young Hurt In Michigan Game
Cy Young of Wisconsin University Baseball endured an arm injury in the seventh inning of yesterday’s Wisconsin versus Michigan game and had to retire. The incident echoes a season‑long strain dating to a prior wrench that sidelined him for over three weeks. The team has suffered several losses this season, including Holtz who was barred from varsity play after professional activity in 1904. An Evening With the Juniors at First Presbyterian Church showcased the Christian Endeavor Junior Society under Miss Whalen with Rev Dr Crissman performing two tenor solos.
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Cy ‘‘Young
Wisconsin University
Galena
Wisconsin
Michigan
Joey
University of Wisconsin
Holtz
the Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church
Formation of Northern Illinois High School League
Principals from Freeport Rockford Savanna Sterling Sterling Galena and others met at the Y M C A in Freeport to form a Northern Illinois High School League for athletics and debating. The group plans contests in Freeport late May and expects Galena participation and an educational program alongside sports events.
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Freeport
L. A. Fulwhler
E. E. Graff
Rockford
W.S. Wallace
Savanna
E. T. Austin
Sterling
J. S. Casebeer
Mr. Carroll
O. W. Huffman
Lanark
W. D. Smith
Polo
Bold daytime theft at Mrs Harper’s Hillside home
An unknown thief entered Mrs Harper's hill residence during daytime while she cleaned upstairs and stole a pocket book with a substantial sum. The thief fled unseen, and the owner does not know the culprit. The incident was not reported to authorities.
Leases Mining Claim In Council Hill Township
Patrick McCormack has leased the Big North and South mine on Mr. Southcoat’s farm in Council Hill township. The prospect has yielded about 200000 pounds of mineral and McCormack plans forming a stock company to begin large scale development within about two weeks.
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Patrick McCormack
Southcoat
Council Hill
Moving Picture Show at Turner Hall Draws Crowd
The International Moving Picture Company presented to a good sized audience at Turner Hall last night. The pictures were exceptionally clear and engaging from start to finish. They will return to Galena in about three weeks and are expected to attract a large crowd.
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International Moving Pictture Company
Turner Hall
Galena
Galena Elects Scheerer As Mayor In Big Victory
Democratic triumph in Galena with Scheerer winning the mayoralty by 176 votes. The celebration featured bands and a march through principal streets, while Dillon spoke of prosperity under Scheerer and a strong city council.
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Charles Scheerer
Galena
Echo
Turner Hall
Scheerer
Martin J. Dillon
Mr. Scheerer
Cheir
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