Flood bound passengers take trains after Galena river surge
A Sunday flood on the Galena river stranded more than twenty launches near Galena Junction as water rose six feet above normal. About 87 passengers reached Galena by train after abandoning boats and walking to the Burlington depot. Little local damage was reported though floods north caused thousands in Freeport and surrounding areas.
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Galena
Galena Junction
Burlington
Mississippi River
Galena River
Freeport
Benton
Zinc mining growth in Wisconsin and national trends
The article traces zinc history from early recognition in 13th century to modern Wisconsin dominance, noting ore quality, processing advances, and market factors. It discusses ore grades, blende use, and the Cleveland Roast and Separator, with Missouri second hand mills entering the district and speculation on future output and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Washington Arsenal
United States
Wisconsin
Joplin
Cleveland
Galena Iron Works Company
Sandoval Company
Benton
Cuba City
Missouri
Wiscon‘sin
Voting in Piano Contest Draws More Voters
Tribune notes growing public interest in a local piano contest with participants Adele Toepel Hattie Lind Alice Edwards Edith Millhouse Louise Roddenly Jessie Lawrence Tille Engels Anna Steigner Maud Gaffney Carrie DuBois Eldora Meeter Laura Readel among listed contenders showing lively turnout and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Adele Toepel
Hattie Lind
Alice Edwards
Edith Millhouse
Louise Roddenly
Jessie Lawrence
Tille Engels
Anna Steigner
Maud Gaffney
Carrie DuBois
Eldora Meeter
Laura Readel
Warner Wanted In Numerous Towns After Clinton Arrest
F B Warner, arrested by Clinton Police Chief Lorenz, is sought in Tipton, East Dubuque, Morrison, Harmon, Erle and Dewitt. Cedar county asks that he be held for Tipton after Clinton case. Sterling Illinois files credit him with an $80 bank theft and reports indicate other Whiteside towns connected to his Produce company ruse.
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Clinton
F. B. Warner
Lorenz
Warner
Tipton
East Dubuque
Morrison
Harmon
Erle
Dewitt
Tip‘ton
Cedar County
Sterling
Whiteside
Warner Produce Company
Manlius
Improvement noticeable in mining situation at Montfort
Montfort Wisconsin August 18 Special reports a notable upswing in mining activity. The David mine shows strong milling potential with ore bed exposure at 120 feet. Nearby ventures by Rockford-Stevens and Ladies Mining seek to expand with new drills, shafts, and targets around Montfort, Mifflin and Highland, amid rough road travel and active development efforts.
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Montfort
Wis
David
Burris
Frankland Ree
Rockford-Stevens Mining Company
Rockford
Aor Fort
L. H. Stevens
Cormack
Stevens
Rockford-Stevens
Ladies Mining Company
Raine Farm
Mifflin
Jennie Frankland
Henry Topp
Johns
Clark
Highland
Red Jacket
Hodge
Tribune
Blue River Hill
Chile Earthquake Devastation Worsens Across Ports and Cities
Reports from Valparaiso and surrounding towns detail thousands dead and tens of thousands homeless. Railways, telegraphs, and ships crippled. famine fears rise as water and food shortages bite. Troops aid authorities while ships carry relief supplies to Valparaiso. Santiago reports fires, panic, and further tremors.
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Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Monacc
Santilago
Admiral Worth
Tacahuano
Vina del Mar
Quirihue
Limache
Quillota
Volcano Threatens New Horror and Chile Quake Damage
Reports from Santiago describe a volcanic threat from Wonin and widespread earthquake damage across the Andean region. Telecommunication lines were broken by shocks while firemen fought a lengthy blaze at Valparaiso and hundreds sought refuge on harbor ships.
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Valparaiso
Wonin
Santiago
Chile
Argentina
Andes
Buenos Ayres
Fifteen Cars Wrecked When Train Leaves Rails
A Burlington freight train south of La Crosse derailed as a flange on a wheel broke while the northbound train ran at high speed. Fifteen cars plunged into the ditch though no crew member was hurt. Traffic delayed for hours with detours and several thousand dollars in damage reported.
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Burlington
la Crosse
Victory
Wis
Galena Junction
Milwaukee Road
Phairie du Chien
Galena Homes Made Happy by Arrivals
Population increases with three births in Galena over Saturday night and Sunday. A boy welcomed to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sproul, another to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mulfinger, and a third to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hastings. A baby also born to Mr. and Mrs. John Beadle of Dubuque last Friday night. Beadle’s wife Cassie McCarthy formerly of Galena.
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Galena
Andrew Sproul
Henry Mulfinger
Earl Hastings
John Beadel
Dubuque
Beadle
Cassie McCarthy
Grant Park a Popular Retreat in Hot Weather
Frank Marfield, Park custodian, cuts rank weeds along the Grant Park river edge. The effort improves the park’s appearance. Hundreds visit in hot evenings, finding it a pleasant cool retreat with a steady breeze through the trees. The park is kept neat and beneficial to visitors during the heat.
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Frank Marfield
Grant Park
Muskmelons Sold Here by Anderson Bros in Sand Prairie
Anderson Bros of Sand Prairie delivered muskmelons to the local trade today. They report a large crop this year but not exceeding last year’s yield. Hail earlier in the season damaged the melons to some extent.
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Anderson Bros
Sand Prairie
Corn Crop Will Be Large Exhibited by Ehrler
Michael Ehrler presented sample ears of corn at the office, noting a very large, firm harvest this season. He resides in the country and says the crop never looked better and the yield will be substantial this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ehrler
Mr. Ehrler
Muddy River Water Draws Easy Fish Prey
After yesterday’s flood the river ran muddy and black with sediment as boys along the shore caught many carp and buffalo. Fish rose to the surface, were easier to approach, and baskets filled quickly though some died from lack of oxygen in the murky water.
FALLOW FRACTURES LEG In Fence Crossing
Robert Burton farmer living a few miles out of town fractured his leg after collapsing from a dizzy spell while crossing a stone fence. He was unconscious, feared paralyzed, but regained consciousness to reveal a broken limb. Dr Gunn treated him and his condition improved though remained critical.
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Robert Burton
Mr. Burton
Gunn
Burton
Galena Tron Works Payroll Reaches 12000 In July
The Galena Iron Works payroll hit $12 000 for the month of July signaling a heavy wage bill and robust activity. The firm employs a large workforce, satisfying rising demand for mining machinery and marking a major economic uptick for Galena. Three years ago the operation did not exist and no workers were employed locally.
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Galena Tron Works
Galena Iron Works Company
Galena
Camp Party Spends Day at Elks Camp on Mississippi River
A group including Mr and Mrs John Stonberg and Mrs Dr Kittee visited Elks camp on the Mississippi River for an afternoon of camping and fishing. The event was hosted by the Misses Hennings in honor of the Rockford guests Mr and Mrs John Stenberg who are visiting for a few days.
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John Stonberg
Elmer May
John Stonberg, Jr
Dr. Kittee
Louis Homrich
Ernest Kempter
Miss Bloonquest
Rockford
Misses Bronner
Misses Hennings
BE. G. Fink
Bert Favor
Elks Camp
Mississippi River
Hennings
John Stenberg
Deneen Opposes Cannon Endorsement at Republican Convention
Springfield HI Aug 20 Governor Deneen is reported trying to head off Speaker Cannon's endorsement for the presidency at the Republican state convention to be held tomorrow.
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Deneen
Speaker Cannon
Springfield
Crickets and Grasshoppers Ravage Crops in the Country
Large swarms of crickets cover streets at night and damage corn and crops in the countryside. Grass hoppers, also increasing, threaten cabbage yields. Ground moles add to field damage by burrowing and washing out ditches. Farmers try traps and poison but numbers remain high.
Promoter Studies Edwards Patents for Winona Factory
A Cincinnati promoter visiting Winona conflicts with Mr. Edwards over derailing device and other mechanical patents. Edwards says a car works and automobile factory may start in Winona using his inventions. He plans a September 5 visit for a meeting with fifty manufacturers and promoters.
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Edwards
Cincinnati
Arlington Club
Winona
Minn
Main Street Building To House New NA Business College
A new floor is being laid in the Kelly building on Main Street after its purchase by R. Barrett. The North American Business College of Rockford is expected to occupy part of the structure once repairs are finished, aiming to create a model store and office building in the city.
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Kelly
Main Street
R. Barrett
North American Business College
Rockford
Railroads Suffer Washouts Amid Rain Storm
Great Western and Burlington lines suffered washouts during yesterday rain. A Great Western washout near South Freeport delayed a passenger train routing via Central. Burlington also had a washout at Glen Haven about thirty miles north. Trains were delayed briefly. Northwestern reports damage to tracks by Hood.
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Great Western
Burlington
South Freeport
Central
Glen Haven
Northwestern
Hood
Harvest Home Picnic Draws City Residents to Cuba
Tomorrow Cuba City hosts the Harvest Home picnic with four locals set to attend. The Northwestern railway offers round trips at one and one third fare with trains leaving at 7 08 am and 1 pm and returning at 7 05 pm and 11 pm.
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Cuba City
Northwestern
Traine
Cubs
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Union Pacific Tea Company
Santiago de Chile
Rio de Janeiro
Statos
Galena Party
Main ST
Cuba
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