Man Falls From Window In Penny-Press Tragic Night
August Metzgar a 53 year old resident, found lying in a pool of blood at 12 30 this morning after reportedly falling from a second story window at the Biesmann home on lower Bench street. He suffered deep cuts to his forehead and cheek, back injuries, and remains unconscious with dim recovery prospects. Roy Gillette alerted neighbors and Metzgar was taken to his sister Mrs Hartzel's house where a physician attended him.
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August Metzgar
William Biesmann
Lower Bench Street
Biesmann
Mr. Metzgar
Mr. Biesmann
Mississippi
Roy Gillette
Will Lay Double Track on Great Western Railroad
The Chicago Great Western Railway plans extensive road bed improvements with a major double track expansion starting in Dubuque this fall. Marshalltown railroad commissioner N.8 Ketscham aided the effort, with many title transfers completed to secure needed property as work continues toward Chicago.
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Great Western Railroad
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Dubuque
Duque Times
Ketscham
Marshalltown
Galena Junction
Stockton
Chicago
Notice for Knights of Columbus excursion to Clinton
All members of the Knights of Columbus who wish to accompany the Bellevue to Clinton excursion with the Knights of Cascade on Wednesday August 29 must notify the grind knight by Monday August 27. Also a closing out sale at Union Pacific Tea Company offers stock and fixtures at cost with bargains and checks invited.
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C.’s
Knights of Columbus
Bellevue
Clinton
Knights of Cascade
Union Pacific Tea Company
Denatured Alcohol Fueled River Launch Trend
A Galena area businessman foresees a surge of river launches powered by denatured alcohol after Congress eases import duties. He notes the fuel’s low cost, reduced danger, and lack of odor, predicting widespread adoption in coming years.
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Congress
Galena
Fire Threat From Lamp Explosion Endangers Two Children
Tuesday night near Rodden, a lamp on a dresser exploded starting a room fire. John Callahan, a farmer, saved the house while two sleeping children escaped unharmed. Earlier lightning destroyed his barn valued around $2,000. Insurance will cover about $15 in room damage.
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John Callahan
Rodden
Callahan
Pretty wedding in Bernard Iowa features Miss Mary Grace and Gray Linn
A Galena groom Gray Linn and Miss Mary Grace wed at St. Patrick's church Bernard Iowa at 7 am on Wednesday. Rev Father Slattery officiated. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's mother's home. The bride, once a Dubuque resident, wore ivory satin with Irish lace and a picture hat. The couple will live in Galena after a short honeymoon.
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Bernard
Iowa
Dubuque
Father Slattery
Mary Grace
Linn
St. Cecelia’s Academy
Holden
Fowler & Lyons
Chicago
Galena
Town Clock Fund Receives Donations and Totals
A note lists contributions toward the town clock fund including J. D. Bray of Scales Mound. Totals show amounts of 429.35 and 0.2.6.0 with a final sum around 430.10, reflecting payments recorded in the ledger.
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J. D. Bray
Scales Mound
Veepteens 1934 Peepeer DTH Report Unclear
Fragmentary OCR text references numbers and dates but lacks coherent events or names. Extractable facts are minimal, with no identifiable persons, organizations, or locations to anchor a concise news item.
Illinois Central plans promotions as fall freight rush grows
The Illinois Central Railroad will promote firemen to engineers after exams for those with at least three and a half years of service. Brakemen will be considered for conductor roles as the company boosts its machinery and car crews to handle expected bumper crops and increased traffic.
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Ilinois
East End
West End
Freeport
Sister Severed Brother's Fingers With Hatchet
A 6 year old boy, Frank Sopp, suffered the loss of a finger when his sister, while playing with a hatchet, struck his hand on Spring street. The injury occurred as he placed his hand on wood and the blade severed the finger above the second joint. He was treated by Dr. Gunn.
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Frank
Max Sopp
Spring Street
Forger Held to Grand Jury in Morrison Case
F B Warner of Morrison was held to the grand jury on forgery charges after Clinton arrest. He remains under a heavy bond of 2500 dollars. Warner's partner in the case was discharged.
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F. B. Warner
Morrison
Clinton
Warner
Chicago Live Stock Prices on Markets by Wire
Market report from Chicago shows cattle receipts 7000 with varied ranges for steers cows yearlings and calves. Hogs receipts 2100 with prices from six to seven dollars for different grades. Ad urges readers to learn Esperanto via Chicago Chronicle Sunday issue starting August 26.
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Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
Washington Street
LAW SAVES PRAIRIE CHICKENS
A 1903 law shielding prairie chickens for four years is in effect with penalties for illegal kills. Some hunters misbelieve an open season exists. most game birds open Sept 1. Early-season hunters may rely on squirrels, mourning doves and woodcocks. Licenses expire June 1 regardless of purchase date.
Mrs. Jos. Shires Dies After Seven-Year Illness
Mrs. Margaret Shires born in Dublin Ireland in 1854 died after a seven year battle with diabetes at age 62 in Rice township. She came to America with her brother Robert Boyd in 1872, married Jos. Shires in 1874, and leaves husband three children two brothers and one sister. Funeral at her home Saturday at 1 pm with Rev Yundt and Rev Collins officiating. remains interred at Prospect Hill churchyard cemetery.
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Margaret Shires
Rice Township
Boyd
America
Robert Boyd
Ireland
Galena
Tippet
Weston
Howard Virtue
Rodden
Alfred
Shires
Rice
James Boyd
Yundt
Collins
Hanover
Prospect Hill Churchyarr
Rebel Leader Fatally Wounded as San Luis Falls to Rebels
General Quintin Bandera, rebel leader in Havana Province, was fatally wounded as insurgents surrounded him. Two others died, rebels escaped, and San Luis in Pinar del Rio was captured with fifty rural guards. Ex governor Luis Perez joins the insurgents amid mixed reports on garrison strength.
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Havana
Quentin Bandera
Havana Province
San Luis
Pinar del Rio
Pino Guerra
Guerra
Luis Perez
Western Railroad
Dog Killed by Automobile in Beach Street Accident
Bruce the Irish setter owned by Jos Harney of Beach Street was fatally struck by Frank Devel’s car while in front of a home on Beach Street. The animal was cremated on city limits as a funeral procession with the dog buried by an auto hearse. Devel offers to replace the pet.
Ten Strike Mining Company Sells 21000 Pounds of Ore Today
Superintendent Wearmouth reports Ten Strike Mining sold 21000 pounds of ore to J J Gray of this city. It marks the third sale in recent weeks while mining continues to yield and develop larger quantities. Also advertised are souvenir china and Bohemian glassware at Coatworth's with prices from 10 cents to 2.50.
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Ten Strike Mining Company
Wearmouth
J. J. Gray
Galena
Coataworth's
Public Indignation Over Defeated Railway Project at Hanover
The Hanover Journal reports a feverish public reaction as residents express anger over the railway defeat. Merchants threaten canceling orders, fear trade decline, and residents praise a land-valuation jury while the railway company reportedly sells ties intended for the line to other roads.
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Hanover
Apple River
North Hanover
Hanover Journal
Warren Fair Attended by Thousands Amid Strong Attendance
The Union Agricultural Society hosted a successful Warren fair with about 4000 on Thursday and strong livestock exhibits. Despite a rain morning, crowds grew earlier for a solid closing day, with high quality horses cattle hogs and poultry on display.
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Union Agricultural Society
Farmer Disrupted by Uncle Josh Perkins Band Incident
A Freeport farmer visiting the city Tuesday afternoon became amused and ready for a fight after hearing the Uncle Josh Perkins band on Stephenson and Chicago streets. Police intervened and escorted the man to the station, ending the disturbance.
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Freeport
sitWits
Josh Perkins
Stephenson
Chicago
Neptune Hose Company Annual Picnic At Camp 19
Neptune Hose Company No 2 holds its annual outing at Camp 19 with about twelve members and many visitors enjoying a day of food and recreation. The bill of fare prepared by A J O’Brien includes soup juellan roast with dressing Boston baked beans corn fritters cream mashed potatoes and coffee French drop.
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Neptune Hose Company No. 2
Camp 19
A. J. O'Brien
Boston
Walking In Sleep Leads To Picket Fence Injury
An eight year old girl, Stella Everson of Freeport near Davis, walked in her sleep and fell from a bedroom window onto a seven foot picket fence. She suffered a large gash below the rib and internal injuries with bowels protruding. She remains seriously injured at her home.
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Freeport
Stella
Byer Everson
Davis
Public Schools Plan Sept 3 Opening in Galena
Galena public schools will open September 3 with a brief session on Labor Day. Textbook lists and preliminary arrangements will be explained. The vertical writing system will be abolished and the slant system reintroduced under Prof. B. L. Birbeck. Many country schools start this week. most open later due to farm work.
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Galena
B. L. Birbeck
Renwick
Heatwave Grips City Forces Work Stoppages
Sweltering heat keeps Chicago residents in misery with ten deaths and twenty nine prostrations reported. Workers on Franklin Street for paving and concrete sidewalk had to quit for the day due to the sun, while a breeze Wednesday night offered brief relief. No new prostrations are reported today.
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Chicago
Bastian
Franklin Street
Remains of Freeport Boy Recovered from Pecatonica River
Bodies of three men drowned in the Pecatonica River Sunday afternoon were recovered. Leopold W. Kaiser’s body was found near the Stephenson Street bridge by Officer John Fowler and partners, entangled in brush and debris. It was brought to the Temple undertaking establishment for identification and burial.
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Freeport
Pecatonlca
Leopold W. Kaiser
John Fowler
Stephenson Street
Edward Herbig
Hert Kief
Temple Undertaking Establishment
Fowler
Union Railroad
Herbig
Kief
Freeport Journal
Wisconsin Couple Wed Here In Galena Ceremony
Kilin of Platteville and Miss Eva Doyle of Cuba City married this afternoon before Squire Joseph H. Barry at the Galena court house after arriving on the Northwestern train. A license was issued and the ceremony performed by the squire. A Fair Association board meeting is set for Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the mayor’s office. The clipping ends with unrelated lines about a desk and a tonic advertisement.
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Badger State
Squire Barry
Adelbert. Kilin
Platteville
Eva Doyle
Cuba City
Galena
Herwn
Court House
Squire Joseph H. Barry
Board of Directors of
the Fair Association
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Maud Gaffney
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Illinois Central
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Today’s Market Report
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Cuba
Bandera
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Nunez
Jos. Harney
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Papa
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