National Grand Army Encampment Set for Minneapolis
Thousands of veterans from across the United States will gather in Minneapolis for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment from August 12 to 17. The program includes welcomes, reunions, campfires, parades, concerts, and joint events with auxiliary groups, with special visits to the Minnehaha Falls and city landmarks.
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The
United States
Twin Cities
Grand Army of the Republic
Minneapolis
Galena
Jo Daviess County
Middle West
Denver
Colo
Market Report from Chicago Cattle and Hogs Prices
Chicago July 26 market report lists cattle receipts at 6000 with varied values for steers cows and calves and hog receipts 22000 with prices from 5.25 to 6.90 for different classes. Western range steers and yearlings featured among cattle values.
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Chicago
Republicans Meet Tonight to Form Uniform Primary Ballot
A conference of Republican voters from Dunleith Vinegar Hill Menominee Rawlins and West Galena will meet at the courthouse this evening at 8 o clock to form a uniform ballot for the August 4 primary ballots.
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Court House
Dunleith
Vinegar Hill
Menominee
Rawlins
West Galena
Reception for James Tanner by Daughters of Veterans in Johnson’s Music Hall
The program lists a 7 30 p m reception to James Tanner commander in chief by the Daughters of Veterans at Johnsons Music Hall. The afternoon and evening feature a band concert in the courts of honor. Friday August 17 National Encampment G A R Auditorium.
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Daughters of American Revolution
H. H
Kimball
City Hall
Court House
Minnesota Commandery
Loyal Legion
Masonic Temple
National Association, Union
Ex-Prisoners of War and Ladies’ Auxiliary
First Unitarian Church
Abbie A. Adams
Woman's Relief, Corps
Department of Minnesota
Citizens of Minnesota
University Armory
Bertha M. Martin
Daughters of Veterans
Mary L. Starkweather
D. of V
Union Ex
Topeka
Tive
James Tanner
Johnson's Music Hall
Courts of Honor
Locks Rule Hurting River Traffic At Local Locks
A barge loaded for Popp & Desmond and other freight waits two miles below the city as low water halts up river passage. Locks must open hourly for launches, which damages navigation and costs sand contractors money for Franklin street paving. Lock Master Kelly cites need for Rock Island orders to curb openings.
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Sane
Popp & Desmond
Long Reach
Franklin Street
Mississippi
Kelly
Rock Island
James Ware Departs for South Africa After Visit
James Ware of Cape Colony South Africa leaves Galena after several weeks as a guest of Marshal Ware. He heads to New York Washington and Atlantic City for travel before returning to South Africa where he is in wholesale and retail business. He may return to reside in America someday.
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James Ware
Galena
Cape Colony
South Africa
Marshal Ware
New York City
Washington
Atlantic City
Mr. Ware
America
Hanover Road Ties Cut as Rail Line Preparations Begin
David Gray local business leader visits Hanover and notes major plans for a new railroad. Ties are being cut and right of way work has begun with trains expected to run on the new line before December this year.
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David Gray
Hanover
Gray
Wisconsin Couple Wed Here by Justice Clark
A pretty wedding was performed this morning before Justice Clark. Ray L. Mink and Miss Della Rwell, both of Burton Wisconsin, were united in marriage after obtaining a license before eight. They left on the Northwestern this afternoon for their Wisconsin home.
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Justice Clark
Ray L. Mink
Miss Dellarwell
Burton
Wis
Wisconsin
East Side Resident Kicked by Stray Horse
Mr. Murly of the east side suffered a painful accident when a stray horse wandered into his garden yesterday evening. He tried to drive the animal away and was kicked, though the injury was not serious. The horse belonged to a neighbor. Croquet sets available at Conts worth's at 48c a set.
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East Side
Murly
Safe burglars held after Rockford office raid
Two well dressed young men Ed Williams and George Everett were arrested in Rockford by Officers McGrahan and Quinn for breaking into the Brown building. They tampered with sixteen safes, stealing about 800 dollars in gold, a gold watch, medals, and papers. Government will prosecute for post office robberies. 667 dollars found on them.
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Rockford
James McGrahan
Philip Quinn
Big Brown
Ed Williams
George Everett
Brown Building
Cherry Valley
Stillman Valley
Chicago
McGrahan
Quinn
McBrahan
Ed Camlin
Prudential Company
Baxter Mine Sold to Ishpeming Capitalists
The Baxter mine near Cuba City Wisconsin has sold to Manville Jenks and John H. Quinn bankers from Ishpeming Michigan. The new owners plan 100000 shares of stock par ten dollars with seventy five thousand kept in treasury. A 100 ton daily mill was installed and June output reached thirteen thousand dollars with two thousand five hundred in expenses.
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Baxter
Cuba City
Wis
Ishpeming
Mich
Wisconsin
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Manville Jenks
John H. Quinn
Blanding Post Office to Close This August
The post office at Blanding near Hanover will discontinue after August 14 this year. Postmaster Slap ton says the closure follows a new rural mail route serving the area. The route will originate from Hanover.
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Blanding
Hanover
Slapton
Drunks Abound in Stockton Says Hanover Editor
Hanover Journal editor Williams reports a strenuous Stockton visit with numerous drunks on the streets after dark. He notes a single village board member, open saloons, and disorder, while promoting a local sales pitch offering a talking machine and a cheap gold watch promotion at nearby stores.
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Hanover
Stockton
Williams
Hanover Journal
Journal
New Plant Opened Lights Stockton With Public Ceremony
Citizens gathered Saturday as Stockton unveiled a 175 horse power Ball engine and Northern dynamo supplying 2800 lights. Mrs Pengra and Mayor Hammond turned on the power while P A Wilson explained the plant's machinery and urged public patronage for reliable night lighting and future power sales.
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Stockton
P. W. Pengra
Hammond
P. A. Wilson
Pengra
Ball
Erie
Madison
Wis
Troops Sent to Mexican Border Pass Through Fort Worth
Twenty one carloads of United States troops traveled through Fort Worth Texas today bound for the Mexican border amid fears of a rising threat in Mexico. Officials warned that trouble could erupt at any time.
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United States
Forth Worth
Texas
Mexico
Mayor eyes brick paving and night sweeps in Galena
Mayor Scheerer announced that Galena aims to brick pave most streets, reducing yearly repairs. The city recently settled with Schnell for 3494 feet on Main and 1089 feet on Diagonal, totaling 6546.23 dollars not counting pipes or sewers. He noted night sweeping with a new horse power street sweeper once land is cleared.
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Scheerer
Main
Schnell
Main Street
Diagonal
Galena
AGAIN IN THE TOILS Heyer brothers face hearing for illegal fishing
Edward and Henry Heyer of Menominee, after serving ten days for illegal fishing, are arrested again by Sheriff Whitmore in Menominee township. They await a hearing before Justice Clark this afternoon, with Frank Tapple of Menominee as the complainant.
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Edward and
Henry Heyer
Menominee
Edward
Whitmore
Clark
Frank Tapple
Menominee Township
Sunrise mine a good prospect in Rewey Wisconsin
Hon R Barrett receives letter from Rewey Wisconsin indicating the Sunrise mine is a promising prospect. The correspondent asserts the mine may be among the best in the district and notes Gale nians hold stock interested residents in Galena.
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Rewey
Wis
Galena
R. Barrett
Wia
Young People Enjoy Outing At Camp 19
The Christian Endeavors society of the South Presbyterian church and the choir boys spent a day at Camp 19. They departed by Capt Gear's ferry boat this morning and reached the camp before noon. Dinner was served at noon and the group, numbering over sixty, enjoyed fishing and outdoor sports in the afternoon.
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Christian Endeavors Society of
The
South Presbyterian Church
Capt. Gear
King Edward Receives Bryan in Special Audience
London July 26 W J Bryan was received in special audience by King Edward this forenoon The article notes the royal audience with the American statesman amid other local sales notices for a grab sale at O C Kraehmer and a promotional sale at Coatworths Jelly glasses with tops promoted for the event.
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King of Great Britain
London
W. J. Bryan
Edward
O. C. Kraehmer
Coataworth’'s
Tarantula Found Hidden In Bananas At Kuchemann's Store
A small tarantula was discovered among bananas at Kuchemann's on Upper Main Street yesterday. The spider fell to the floor, fled, and was later found under a box and killed with a broom. Bananas were purchased from R. F. Rice, Freeport.
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Kuchemann
Upper Main Street
R. F. Rice
Freeport
Tropics
Ore shipments ramp up from Galena mines
Mines around Galena have begun producing and shipping ore. Ten Strike company reports good ore and weekly shipments. other mines also producing. Ore sold at 35 dollars per thousand this week, down from last week, with expectations of price changes in coming days and weeks. Lost dog, Scotch Collie, last seen July 8 near Rockford. reward offered.
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Galena
Ten Strike Company
Rockford
Scales Mound
J. Frank Deuel
Galena Prepares for Labor Day Observance and Ball Game
Galena plans observe Labor Day with a ball game between the Galena Independents and Morrison and afternoon half holidays for merchants. Stores likely close in the afternoon as locals discuss home attractions and local unions recall past DuBuque demonstrations. The program details remain to be finalized as merchants show willingness to close for the holiday. The hat rack contest at Helm's grocery is closed with two racks unclaimed.
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Galena
Morrison
Main Street
Dubuque
Helm’s
Voting in Piano Contest Draws Brisk Attention
The Galena Daily Tribune runs a subscription based piano voting contest in which a $300 Cable-Nelson piano will go to the top earner. Voters secure certificates with paid subscriptions and ballots, with weekly and daily options and a September 8 deadline.
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Tribune
O. C. Kraehmer
Alice Edwards
Vidora Meeters
Elizabeth Howard
Jennie Young
Edith Rippin
Cecilia Huber
Carrie Norton
Arserk
Lena Bauer
Sarah Adama
Galena Daily
Weekly Tribune
Daily Tribune
Seeee
Mall
Ss. Ceeeeee Pees
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Union Ex-Prisoners of War and Ladies’ Auxiliary
Plymouth Church
Minneapolis Automobile Club
Knights of Pythias Hall
Mansonic Temple
Ladies of the
Woman's Relief Corps
Galena River
Hanover Road
Contsworth'a
U. S
Ibaxter
Michigan
Yelm's
Christian Endeavors Aid Choir Boys of South Church
Camp 10
King Edward
Bryan
Spider of Death
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