Tragedy at Water Street Crossing Claims Teen Victim
A coroner verdict finds William Stoffregen died after being struck by an Illinois Central passenger train while crossing Water Street. The 18 year old, a member of Wildey lodge No 510, worked at Martin Blam's Brewery and left a widow Pauline Retter and seven children. The inquest noted the crossing as treacherous with high embankments obscuring train approach and urged warning measures.
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William Stoffregen
Illinois Central
Loyal | Wildey Lodge
Martin Blam
Frank Stoffregen
Henry
Clara
Bertha
Amanda
Sophia
William
Lucille
Pauline Retter
Charles
Galena
Fred
Darlington
Frank
Chicago
Henry Re
William Whippo
Martin Wittenberg
Henry Maxemner
Frank Desmond
Justice Clark
Engineer Crockett
Stoffregen
Stoffregan
Selley
Stolfregen
Daly
Wm. Biesman Jr
Edgar Barrett
Arthur Schneider
John Crawford
J. Mall
Frank Mensel
Herbert Glessner
Willian Stoffregen
Harvest in hats as excursion crowds lose headwear
Report of East Dubuque youths knocking hats from excursion passengers headed to Chicago. Omaha and Sioux City trains carried hundreds daily. A hobo used a fish pole to topple hats, sparking a hat-grabbing frenzy among bystanders. Hats from seven to fifteen per person were reported, with Chicago merchants likely profiting from the spree.
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the Central
Omaha
Sioux City
Chicago
Iowa
Mr. Hobo
Granger
Iggorotts
Tna
Clark Street
Wildey Lodge to Attend Funeral for Brother Stoffregen
Wildey Lodge No.50 members are urged to meet at their hall tomorrow at 1 30 P M to attend the funeral of their deceased Brother William Stoffregen.
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Wildey Lodge No.5
William ©. Stoffregen
Married couple Laura Alexander and Guy H Baldwin wed in Dubuque
Miss Laura Alexander and Mr. Guy H Baldwin of Galena exchanged vows Thursday at the residence of Rev J W Graves pastor of the First Baptist Church in Dubuque.
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Laura Alexander
Guy H. Baldwin
Galena
Dubuque
J. W. Graves
First Baptist
Charel
Special Night Sale on Ladies Wundekirts at The Pair Store
This Saturday evening from 6 to 10 June 24 a special sale offers ladies wunderskirts at 79e each. Regular prices range from 1.00 to 1.50, with exceptionally good value for the period.
Growing Old as Pleasant Recreation Not Tearful Task
A quotation advocates aging as a calm, cheerful pursuit rather than a grim burden. It frames growing old as a natural, optional journey to be embraced with grace and humor.
Religious Services Schedule From Local Churches
Tomorrow at St Marys and St Michaels Catholic churches prayers in German and English with mass times. South Presbyterian hosts Sabbath School at 10 and morning service at 11 with Prof G W Bryant preaching. evening services follow. Hanover and Methodist churches list pastor names, Sunday School at 10, services at 11 and 7:30 with Epworth League at 6:30.
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St. Mary’s
Franklin Street
Win, Bally
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Beach Street
JE. Shannahan
South Presbyterian Church
J. Vande Erve
G. W. Bryant
Bryant
Rev
Vande Erve
Hanover
Methodist Church
J. A. Matlack
Thryatira
Epworth League
Golden Passional
Roosevelt as Peacemaker: America Leads in Russia Japan Talks
Winning praise for President Roosevelts initiative to offer good offices in bringing Russia and Japan to the bargaining table. The article argues peaceful settlement is possible if negotiations proceed with fairness. It notes potential reforms in Russia and suggests Japan’s victory could benefit the nation, depending on terms. Written as commentary by William J. Bryan.
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Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
J. Bryan
Dixon Sterling Twin City Baseball Faces Gale na Tomorrow
The Dixon Sterling Twin City team meets Gale na at the ball park after a 6 to 8 win over Sycamore Friday. Galena returned from Highland and head to Platteville, where they contest a city team. Jones new fielder had two doubles and a three-base hit.
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Dixon
Special Saturday Night Sale of Ladies White Muslin Under Skirts
This evening Saturday June 24 from 6 to 10 PM a sale offers Ladies White Muslin Under Skirts at 79 cents each. Skirts valued at 1 to 1.50 dollars are sold from an ample lot, with retail price those amounts. Sale applies only to Saturday night. Dry Goods Dept.
Bids Opened for Main Street Paving Contract
The streets committee met at 2 pm and opened bids to pave Main Streets from the National Bank to Perry Street. A. Rutledge & Co. of Rockford offered the lowest bid at 1.81 dollars per square yard for block paving and 1.29 dollars per square yard for brick. Other bids from Dubuque and Cedar Rapids firms ranged 1.55 to 1.45 dollars per square yard. Rockford is expected to be awarded at tonight's meeting.
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Committee On
National Bank
Perry Street
A. Rutledge & Co
Rockford
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Rockford Company
Notation Bans Whistling in Glagxow Hall
A note displayed on a Glagxow music hall wall reads whistling or cheering while the act is strictly prohibited. This rule appears aimed at quiet crowds and may reflect local manners or stage etiquette during performances.
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Glagxow
Lead Mine and local visits color Cuba City item
Misc notices from Cuba City and Galena area: visitors from Hazel Green and Guilford drop by. townsfolk tout quality Lead Mine cigars. local Noon events include cream and cake, a flour contest, and a street paving bid opening. Hospital visiting hours and a wedding in Dubuque noted. Sixteen Mining Co. explores lead ore near Buncombe.
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Youngs
Lucile Murphy
Cuba City
William Chandler
Hazel Green
Galena
Fred Tensdale
New Diggins
William Harker
A. Jackson
Barry Bros
Feehan Hall
Anton Caters
E. Belkoska
Guilford
Sinnger’s
Messrs
C. Glick
KB. Ganshurt
Otto Schuler
Letcher
Louis Horning
Siniger’s Drug Store
St.Mary's Hospital
Tragic Illinois Central accident claims Rockford girl
Mabelle Anderson, twelve, disregarded flagman warnings at Seventh street crossing in Rockford Illinois, ran onto the track and was struck by a westbound IC train. Despite signals, the engineer attempted to stop and reverse, but the girl was killed. An inquest set for 6:45 PM. parents had planned a birthday party for Sunday.
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Mabelle
Gust Anderson
Rockford, Til
Rock Land
Sixth Street
James Bailey
Seventh Street
Turner School
Fourteenth Avenue
Carl Swenson
Eighth Street
Secret Wedding Stuns Bellevue Community in January Ceremony
Charles Conkling Jr of Bellevue surprised friends by introducing Miss Katie Wagner as his wife at his parents home last Saturday. The ceremony reportedly occurred January 3, with friends keeping the secret until now. Katie Wagner, daughter of Henry and Mrs. Wagner, has lived in the city for years and is praised for her character and appearance. Conkling, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Conkling, works at Milwaukee station in Speedt’s Ferry and is noted for his strong physique. Conkling left for Specht’s Ferry Monday where his wife will join him.
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Siingers
Union Giants
Cannonball Miller
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Sinnger
Geneva Williams
August Whippo
Galena
Dubuque
Whippo
Pierce Rodgers
Dewey Ave
Hoskins
Buncombe
Collis
Clara Creswell
Calesta Kenney
Jean Budden
Budden
Emma Byrne
Benton
Cuba City
Salena
Charles Conkling Jr
Bellevue
Katie Wagner
Henry Wagner
Sani
Goom
Chas. Conkling
Finse
Milwaukee
Speedt's Ferry
Cankling
Speeht
Perry
Miss Nellie McDermott Returns Toot Paul
Miss Nellie McDermott has returned to Paul after new parents Mr and Mrs T McDermott.
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Nellie McDermott
Toot
Paul
Mrs. T
McDermott
Memorial to Daniel S Berry by Carroll County Bar
The Carroll County bar Illinois adopts resolutions deploring the death of Daniel S Berry of Savanna. They praise his scholarly vigor, oratory, ethics, memory, and lifelong dedication to the law, noting his influence on the bar and his kindness to younger lawyers. The memorial requests entry in court records and a copy to Berry’s family.
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D.S
Berry
Savanna
Carroll County
County of
Carroll
Ilinois
Daniel S. Berry
Mr. Berry
Middlehaugh
D. 5
Raffles Strikes Larchmont Safe and Jewelry Heists
Residents of the New York suburb Larchmont face a bold thief described as a Raffles, who recently entered the home of C. H. Dale and stole jewelry valued over $3,000. A day later Edward A. Maher, president of the Union railway, found a visitor enter, linger, then leave after taking gems worth about $2,000 upstairs in Maher’s home.
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Larchmont
New York
Raffles
C. H. Dale
Edward A. Maher
Union Railway
Mra
Maher
Soon Over and the Cranity Boarder
A brief humorous dialogue features a cranity boarder lamenting a tough steak. An optimist counters that portions are small, reducing the bite. The exchange captures a light satire on dining and appetite with quick wits.
Dubuque Boy Loses Limb After Train Accident
Arnold Weitz an 11 year old resident of 514 Kantman Avenue Dubuque fell under a Great Western train at Portage Curve Illinois while attempting to board a passenger train. He had ridden a freight train with companions earlier and was brought to Finley hospital where surgeons amputated his left leg below the ankle.
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Great Western
Portage Curve
Arnold Weitz
Kantman, Avenue
See
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Young Weitze
Weitz
Ilinois Central
Address of Mather McGrath at Cuba City inspires crowd
The Cuba City News quotes Rev. D J McGrath of Galena delivering a forceful address last Wednesday on national symbols. He links the flag to nation's history and heroism, tracing banners from Moses to Solomon and the Cross as emblematic supports of faith, courage, and victory.
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Cuba City
Mather McGrath
D.J. McGrath
Galena
Christ
Moses
Solomon
Jerusalem
Constantine
Free breakfasts for Milwaukee schoolchildren proposed
The Boston Globe reports Milwaukee will provide free breakfasts at public schools as a remedy for hunger that prevents study. It notes the idea aligns with New York concerns and echoes English discussions on feeding poor children to accompany education, warning it would raise school expenses if adopted widely.
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Milwaukee
Superintendent of Public Schools of
New York
England
Doston Globe
German Birth Rate Decline Noted In Major Cities
Statistical reports show a steady fall in birth rates in Germany's largest towns with Berlin and Hamburg among the notable declines. Day’s record indicates about three thousand marriages are performed daily worldwide.
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Berlin
Charlottenburg
Hamburg
Crefeld
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Harriet Montgomery
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