Interurban line proposed from Galena to unlock rich mining district
A Galena interurban rail line is urged as a valuable, paying venture linking Galena to a rich surrounding mining area. A Dubuque merchant cites success of the St Paul Stillwater line and Twin City Transit as proof interurbans can be profitable, with expansion plans to Lake Minnetonka and concurrent competition with steam roads.
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Galena
Dubuque
Platteville
Stillwater
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Twin Cities
St. Paul and Stillwater
Twin City Rapid Transit Co
White Bear
Twin City Transit Co
Dubuquet
United States
Lake Minnetonka
Farmers Are Robbed in Pleasant Valley
In Savanna Illinois on June 13 two robberies occurred in Pleasant Valley. B J Reed lost 75 dollars and John Shambarger lost 110 dollars while the family milking and while selling hogs. No clues for the robbers are found.
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Savanna
Ill
Pleasant Valley
B. J. Reed
John Shambarger
Galena Man Weds Canton Woman In May Ceremony
Bert Furry of Galena and Nellie Small of Canton Ill wed at the Small home on South Fifth Ave. May 27 in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. Rees of the South Park M. P. Church. The couple will reside in Canton and are supported by friends and relatives from Galesburg Beardstown and Chicago.
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Bert Furry
Nellie Small
Canton
Peoria
A.F. Small
South Fifth Ave
Nellie
J.B. Furry
Galena
Ill
Rees
South Park
M. P
Mendelssohn
Adell Mann
Galesburg
W.M. Ross
Chicago
C.T. Wilson
Beardstown
Furry
Godwin Leaves Bloomington Game With Arm Injury
Center fielder Godwin of Bloomington will miss at least a month after being struck on the left arm by a pitch in Monday's Dubuque game. Mertens pitched, Godwin taken out after three innings with ligament injury and a cracked bone. he was hitting near .400 and regarded as the league's best fielder.
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Godwin
Bloomington
Dubuque
Mertens
Great Wallace Show to Visit Galena with Two Shows
Wallace's Circus will visit Galena with two performances under waterproof tents. The Great Wallace Show, a major amusement enterprise, spans ten acres of acts and aims to cater to diverse tastes over a two and a half hour program.
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America
Wallage
Wallace
Galena
Beautiful Galena High School Building Construction Details
The new high school building in Galena will feature Marquette Rain drop sand stone for base and steps, Portage Red stone ashlar, and Twin City pressed brick No 912. Contract completion is required by January 15, 1906 with a 10 per day fine for delays. 85 percent of the contract price will be paid on architect’s certificate and 15 percent on completion. 50 percent bond was required after bid acceptance. Samples of brick and stone are displayed in the Biesman Cigar Factory window.
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Galena
Marquette
Portage
Twin City
Biesman Cigar Factory
Continuous Advertising Idea For Home Trade
Miss Alice Gunn of Galena Ill argues daily home product advertising boosts local use. The plan outlines weekly themes by weekday with targeted items from millinery to dress goods and ready to wear. The Galena article notes Dubuque Times competition shortlisted it among ten special mentions.
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Alice Gunn
Dubuque
Galena, Ill
Illinois midshipman drowns at Annapolis
Midshipman Louis L. Vetrees of Bushnell Illinois a member of the third class at the Naval Academy drowned this afternoon while swimming from the cruiser Newark near Hackett's Point about seven miles above Annapolis He was 21 years old and efforts to recover the body were under way via wireless report from Annapolis Maryland.
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Annapolis
Louis L. Vetrees
Bushnell
Naval Academy
Newark
Hackett’s Point
Vetrees
John Miller of Seales Mound in City Tuesday
John Miller of Seales Mound visited the city on Tuesday. Police and city officials did not report any incidents or further actions.
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John Miller
Seales Mound
Revival of lead mining near Galena with new ground prospects
The Galena mining district sees a revival in lead ore production, with the Blewett mine on new ground yielding more than expected. A nearby unnamed mine prospecting four men outputs from half to a ton daily. A single blast furnace in the county, near Galena, operated by Richard Bowden, remains the sole example of older smelting tech. The Skene mine near Elizabeth leases for $10 000 annually, while the Sixteen Mining Co at Hazel Green drilled within 26 feet of old shaft and struck lead ore. The Mining World article by Judge Spensley accompanies a Bowden smelter photo.
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Galena
Blewett
Daviess County
Richard Bowden
Dodgeville
Wis
Dubuque
Iowa
Elizabeth
Sixteen
Hazel Green
Mining World
Judge Spensley
Bowden Smelter
Fickle Town Weather Stirs Complaints and Moments
A humorous column notes the town’s rapidly changing weather from heat to cold. Residents melt then freeze, crave ice cream then fire, seek shade then shiver indoors. The piece likens the climate to a woman's mind, describing frequent swings and discomfort.
Mississippi River Rises Threatening La Crosse Flooding
The Mississippi river crests risks across Wisconsin tonight with La Crosse factory district near flooding. Conditions on Chippewa and northern Wisconsin rivers improve, while Mississippi Wisconsin and Black rivers worsen. Wives in Africa sold for two packets of hairpins.
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Mississippi River
la Crosse
Factory
Chippewa
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Black
Africa
Exercises at Saint Clara's fifty first commencement
The Do minican Sisters at St. Clara's College Sinsinawa Mound will host the fifty first annual commencement with Most Reverend Diomede Falconio presenting as guest of honor. The six th annual Alumnae meeting runs three days with Masses, a reception, and a business session.
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St. Clara’s College
Sinsinawa Mound
Diomede Falconio
John P. Carroll
D. D
Excursions to Chicago Draw Large Sioux City Crowd
The Illinois Central will run an excursion from Sioux City and western points to Chicago next Saturday. Over four thousand Sioux Cityans will pass through Galena on the trip. Departures are scheduled for 9 30 a m and 4 20 p m with six ordinary cars and twenty sleepers planned to carry about 3 000 in regular cars and twenty sleepers.
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Illinois Central
Sioux City
Mississippi
Sioux
Union
School Board Holds Regular June Meeting
The Board of Education met Tuesday in the Council Chamber with nine members present. Minutes were read, auditing and graduating committee reports approved, fundraising totals noted, and salaries adjusted for Principal Clark Emory and Miss Gertrude Hartzel before adjourning.
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Council Chamber
Pres. Nack
Rippin
Stahl
Kraehmer
Kerr
Slattery
Reynolds
Vincent
Biesman
John van de Erve
Clark Emory
Gertrude Hartzel
Thick walls protect Mexican houses from earthquakes
Outside walls of many Mexican houses measure three to six feet thick to withstand earth quake shocks, highlighting construction techniques aimed at improving seismic resilience.
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Mexico
Wife Whips Husband Threatens with Revolver on Street
Mrs James Churchman horse whipped James Beard in public as her husband held a cocked revolver to Beard’s chest and warned him to watch his remarks about Mrs Churchman. Beard winced with each strike and was ordered to be careful in his talk.
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James Churchman
James Beard
Beard
Churchman
Life Sentence for Murder of Illegitimate Child
Francis Crawford of Flatteville was sentenced to the Wisconsin penitentiary at Waupun by Judge Clemenston for killing his illegitimate child. The sister-in-law and mother were discharged. Crawford’s wife and six children face hardship as his 96-year-old father is sent to the poor farm. the condemned man’s family did not acknowledge him amid damning testimony about the home and fear of death.
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William Crawford
Flatteville
Wisconsin
Waupan
Clemenston
Crawford
Francis Crawford
Grant Birthday Association Holds Meeting and Elections
The Grant Birthday Association met Friday evening with J B Howand Sr presiding. Treasurer Charles Scheerer reported receipts and expenses totaling $245.62 with May 1 1905 cash on hand. E W Montgomery was elected president and an executive committee named including Chas Scheerer and others. Will Pooley returns home from Madison University.
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Grant Birthday Association
J.B. Howand Sr. Pres
Association
Charles Scheerer
Treasker
Galena
Lil
Charles Scheeres
E.W. Montgomery
Scheerer
Bostwick Suen Pi Ice
Ee Ross Reas
T.G. Wonderly
Harney
For Sale A9room House With Barn And Large Lot
An ideas home listing describes a nine room house with bathroom and a large lawn, plus a barn in a pleasant location. Inquiries are directed to the Tribune office.
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Tnquire
Tribune
River Draw Passed Boats At Dubuque
River news notes boats crossed the Dubuque draw since last report. Up none and down Zalus Davis, Cowles. Water stage 11.2 and rising.
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Dubuque
Zalus Davis
Cowles
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Colt
W. J. Bryan Speaker
Galena Cornet
Galena Gazette
Turner Hall Society
H. D. Howard
Matt Beaton & Co
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MecKeague Bros
W. Kempter
de Soto House
Pierce Rogers
Frank Morelli
Park
Jas. F. Norton
A. Elliot
G. A. Blish
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