Steamer Quincy Sinks on Mississippi Near Winona
The Quincy, a large Diamond Jo steamer, struck a sunken bar six miles below Winona and sank in eighteen feet of water with 200 passengers aboard. Everyone escaped unharmed as the vessel settled quickly. Passengers were taken to Winona by skiff and a Burlington train carried them on to St Paul. The Quincy will be raised and put back in service. the Sidney will assume its duties in the interim.
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Quincy
Mississippi River
Winona
Diamond Jo Packet Company
Great River
la Crosse
Associated Press
Dubuque
Galena
Burlington
St. Paul
Sidney
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Joplin
Platteville
D Lin
Company's Heavy Losses Endanger Future Prospects
A report notes heavy losses in recent years that threaten to bankrupt the firm, signaling financial distress and potential restructuring or liquidation actions ahead.
Illinois fish commission begins annual fish distribution
The Illinois Fish Commission started the season by distributing fish across state rivers. Meredosia will serve as headquarters with cans of young fish sent to order. Species include black bass, crappies, perch, sunfish, and other varieties amid growing private club and public lake demand. Quail numbers surge statewide with large coveys, reflecting restocking efforts and improved hunting prospects.
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Illinois Fish Commissioner
Illinois Fish Commission
Illinois River
Meredosia
The
Fish Commission
Illinois
Illinois Game Commission
King's Daughters Offer Country Outings to Chicago Children
Charity effort invites Chicago's poor children ages six to sixteen to visit nearby farms for day trips. Last year about seventy five children were hosted at the Normal school and by local families. this year venue is limited and relies on charitable hosts.
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Chicago
Rockford Mine Owner Nelson J Russell Heads Lake Tour
Nelson J Russell and wife of Rockford arrived with a large touring automobile. They visited the Russell mines, then Dubuque where they board a Diamond Jo packet to St Paul. From there they plan Superior and a lake steamer tour, returning home to Rockford for the summer.
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Nelson J. Russell
Rockford
Russell
Russell Mines
Dubuque
St. Paul
Superior
Mt Carroll Contractor Dies After Surgery
Charles Schaut a prominent Mt. Carroll contractor and builder died in Chicago after an unsuccessful operation for liver cancer. He had been under medical care since last week with his wife, brother Will, and Henry Kessler among those at his side. He resided on Preston Prairie and was well known in the area.
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Charles Schaut
Mt. Carroll
West Monroe Street
Chicago
Danforth
Will
Henry Kessler
Sshaut
Preston Prairie
Savanna
Elizabeth Couple Wed in Simple Elizabeth Ceremony
Richard Whitson and Miss Effie Allen of Elizabeth were married Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Crissman performing the ceremony. The couple, who came from Elizabeth, obtained a license and had no attendants.
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Richard Whitson
Effie Allen
Elizabeth
First Presbyterian Church
Crissman
Pioneer Mrs Koehler Dies in East Dubuque at 75
Mrs Katherine Koehler a longtime city resident died Thursday night at her daughter Mrs Henry Heller in East Dubuque after weeks of poor health She was born in Germany and lived in Galena most of her life Survived by four daughters and two sons Funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm from Adam Fetz home with services at St John Lutheran church and burial at Greenwood Cemetery
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Katherine Koehler
Henry Heller
East Dubuque
Germany
America
Galena
Heller
Illinois Central
A. J. Fetz
Greenwood
Koehler
John Robich
City
Anna Boehmer
New York
Louis
Philip
Los Angeles
Cal
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Adam Fetz
Galena Iron Works Company and Its Custom Machinery
Galena Iron Works Company manufactures crushers and rolls crosshead lift pumps centrifugal pumps mining machinery steam and belt holsters heavy castings smoke stacks elevator cups and sheet iron work they build cars for mines to order and tailor designs to customer specifications.
Nose Broken With Ball In Knockout Game
Elmer Newman age 15 son of Mike Newman of New Diggings was struck on the nose by a slipping bat during knockout and suffered a broken nose. He received immediate treatment from Dr Barber and is recovering, with stitches required for the wound.
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Elmer Newman
Mike Newman
New Diggings
Elmer
Shullsburg
Reunion set for August 30 by Old Soldiers and Sailors
A G A R post met in city hall to plan the county Old Soldiers and Sailors reunion in this city. The date was set for Thursday August 30. A committee of Radke Woodruff and Rhodes will arrange entertainment and secure a speaker with music by a band and drum corps.
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G. A. R. Post
M. C. Radke
A. P. Woodruff
R. G. Rhodes
Savanna Journal
Mrs. James Baxter Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. James Baxter died Tuesday evening at her Benton area home from paralysis. She leaves a husband six children and four brothers. Funeral services were held in Benton Thursday with Rev. J. C. Bergen officiating, a large turnout of relatives and friends attending.
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James Baxter
Benton
Baxter
Bainbridge
Thomas
Peter
Charles
Frank
Pain's Great Spectacle at White City Impresses Crowds
Pain's Last Days of Pompeii stage at the White City amphitheatre drew about 500 participants in epic scenes and ballet amid a multi-acre scenic display. The open-air production, praised as the era's grandest amusement, reenacts the ancient city's ruin by earthquakes and eruption.
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Pompeii
White City
Chicago
Pain
South End
Bank Officers Named in Hellman Memo
John H. Hellman serves as President with Charles S. Merrick and Frank P. Stillman occupying the roles of Vice President and Assistant Cashier respectively in the disclosed bank slate.
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Charles
Merrick
Deshiar
Frank P. Stillman
John Ross
T. B. Hughlett
Walter Ford
Charles P. Mahoney
Teller
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Dr. Bench
Frank Kempter
King's Daughters
Com
Munity
Hiness
Galena Iron Works Company
Howes
Matt Beaton & Co
Savanna's
Mrs. Baxter
Pascoe
John H. Hellman
J. H. Hellman
W. H. Stahl
F. J. Burrichter
Wm. Hurst
U.be
David Sheean
T. J. Birmingham
A. J. Millhouse
Geo. E. Mann
Mi Eeui Abe
Utis
Importers & Traders National Bank
Corn Exchange
Nat
Louis—Boatmen’s Bank
OFI
Depository and General Financial Agent
John Cloran
H. Fricke
T. R. Goldthorp
T. M. Roberts
Sterling Exchange
Engiland
Ireland
Scotland
Lipton
Japan
Barrington & Hall
Santos
Eans
Acme
Michigan
Mystic
Big Jo
Homeseekers
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
the Burlinton
M. J. Burns
C.b
Q. RY
Ernest Stadel
T. E. Reynolds
FOR Fine
Grover
Gentlemen the
King
Monroe Block
Platteville, Wis
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