City of Valparaiso Declared In State of Siege
Valparaiso proclaims a state of siege with supreme authority given to Navy Captain Gomez Carreno. Police chief handles food distribution as repairs progress on a weak water supply. Three streets lit, electric cars run between Baron and Becree. Aug 21 corpse toll 648. main post office reopened. Red Cross aiding thousands.
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Valparaiso
Fernandez Bhinco
Gomez Carreno
Baron Station
Becree
Red Cross
Wife of Dead School Superintendent Appointed
Bellevue announces Mrs. G. C. Dudley, widow of the late superintendent, is appointed to finish the term of four and a half months. She has worked in the office and knows duties. November election may see a contest with candidates from both parties. Republicans mentioned J. E. Taylor Otter Creek and D. S. Welsh Baldwin. Democrat A. Kearney Lamotte is also cited.
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Bellevue
Board of Supervisors
Maquoketa
GC. C. Dudley
Dudley
J. E. Taylor
Otter Creek
Welsh
Baldwin
A. , Kearney
Lamotte
Water emergency may force Savanna Times shutdown
The Savanna Times warns readers that power shortages could stop presses and suspend publication for several days. City officials say water may be turned off for power needs, risking a temporary shutdown until supply is restored. The editor and employer would take a brief health break if the shutdown occurs.
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Daily ‘Times
Savanna Times
Passenger rates adjusted for Maquoketa Bellevue trip
Iowa railroad officials state fares between Bellevue and Maquoketa will equalize. Tickets both directions will use the shorter route, ending a disparity that had Bellevue residents paying $1.78 while Maquoketa paid $1.10. The change could save local residents several hundred dollars annually.
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Railroad Commissioners
Maqquoketa-Bellevue
Mayor of People
Bellevue
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Maquoketa
Aged Man James F Miles Dies in Platteville
James F Miles pioneer cooper of Platteville Wisconsin died Thursday at age 60 after a life spent in the cooper trade. His passing marks the end of a long career in this early settlement community.
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Platteville
James BP. Miles
Wis
James F. Miles
Danville Unions at Galena Lead Weekend Schedule
The Danville Unions visit Galena for three games with Strong, Hudson, and Parish slated to pitch. The feature article discusses weather-affected pitching folklore and the challenges faced by rookies like Jesse Tannehill in early big league days.
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Danville
Strong
Galena
Hudson
Parish
Man Struck by Lightning In Dodgeville Killed In Field
Edw. Gordon 25 and a Dodgeville resident died instantly when struck by lightning while working in a field yesterday afternoon near Dodgeville Wisconsin. Witnesses say every bone in his body was broken and flesh torn. he leaves a wife and two children. The report also notes other brief items about eclipses and social jokes from the era.
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Gordon
Dodgeville
Wis
Mar
Jo Daviess County Public Notices and Estate Announcements
Public notices from Jo Daviess County Illinois include Invacation Central Railroad Company vs Napper et al with summons and non residence affidavit, executor and administratrix notices for John M Ryan and John Stockel estates, all detailing court terms, appearance dates, and claims procedures. Also lists local ads for fishing tackle at Coatsworth's and assorted grocery item pricing from a 1906 page.
Farm for Sale in Guilford Township 180 Acres
180 acre Guilford Township farm with 100 acres under cultivation features a new house two barns new hog sheds a granary and corn crib two orchards good water and well fenced on rural route with house telephone. Listings include Conrad Genz estate four lots store building residence livery barn and outbuildings in Hazel Green Wisconsin. For details contact H J Vandedrink in Galena IL and Mrs C Genz in Hazel Green WI.
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Guilford Township
H. J. Vandedrink
R. FB. D
Galena
Conrad Genz
C. Genz
Hazel Green
Wis
Executors Notice in Estate of George Graham
Executors of the estate of George Graham deceased in Jo Daviess County Illinois announce they will appear at the Ga lena Court House during the October term on the first Monday in October to adjust all claims against the estate. Creditors are notified to attend and debtors to pay owed amounts promptly. Dated July 28, 1906.
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John M. Ryan
Jo Daviess
Illinois
Jo Daviess County
Galena
John Stockel
Ilinois
A. D
Lana Stockel
George Graham
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Galena Tribune
Tribune Publishing Company
D. A. Callanan
Galena, Ll
Savanna
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siniger & Siniger
Coatsworth
Coatsworth’s
Sporting World
Morrison
Chan
Tacks
Parrott
Betty
Mike Kahoe
Jesse Tannehill
Diamond
Cincinnati
Redland
Jesse
Pittsburg
London
Briggs
Baldergate
Griggs
London Mail
Coatworth’s
Coal Bay
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Libby, McNeil & & Libby
Mason Fruit
Mason Fruit Jars
State of Illinois
Invacation Finois Central Railroad Company
Stephenson T. Napper
Ina M Napper
A. J. Sampson
Thos. J Sheean
Elfrida Napper
Ina M. Napper
J. C. Williams
W. Barner
Hodson & Campbell
W. J . Knight
M. H. Cleary
Coatsworth's
Tunnels
Swadid, R. A
Brattoc
Main Street
An, Galena, Il
W. K. Kittoe
Moran
Spring St
M. J. Dilton
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Great Western
J. F. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
Thos. W. Graham and
George W. Graham
Galena Studio
Henning Studio
India
Ullinois
Blum
OK Biter
Gunn
Phil Fetz
F. G. Meyer
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Associaton
Cal. M. Feezer
Hamilton
D. H. Baldwin Piano Co
O. C. Kraehmer Music Co
Care
Galena Nat’! Bank
Galena, Ill
Galena National Bank
O. C. Kraehmer Music Company
Elgin
Oak
Fd. W. Coatsworth & Co
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