Rail lines threaten to oppose Great Western grain rate cut
Chicago coalition of Chicago and Missouri river line executives plans to appeal to Great Western president Stickney to withdraw his grain rate reduction. They warn Iowa shippers could face rate demoralization if the cut stands, as other western roads plan to halt elevation charges on set dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago-Missouri River Lines
Stickney
Great Western
Iowa
Missouri River
Kansas City
Omaha
Boy's Hand Blown Off by Giant Firecracker
Belvidere reports 12 year old Dick Strong, first Fourth of July accident victim, lost part of his right hand when a giant firecracker exploded after he picked it up at an alley. A clerk treated the wound with vinegar before a physician dressed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Dick Strong
The Lion and the Mouse at the Illinois proves a Chicago hit
The Lion and the Mouse scores unprecedented success at the Illinois theater in Chicago with nightly performances including Sundays and two matinees weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. The central figure resembles financier John D Rockefeller and another character echoes Ida Tarbell the Standard Oil historian. The play runs four acts with stylish gowns and hats among the women in the cast. Waters give up dead in Chicago lagoon: Mary and Leonard Faulkner, missing last Thursday, drowned near Lake Michigan. their bodies found after noon yesterday following a dynamite blast used by police near their last fishing spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
John D. Rockefeller
Ida Tarbell
Standard Oil Company
Maary
Leonard Faulkner
John D. Faulkner
Lake Michigan
Freeport Chautauqua set to open at Globe Park
Freeport Illinois welcomes the Freeport Chautauqua at Globe Park next Friday with a stronger program than last year. The event features national figures like The Dixie Jubilee singers L B Wickersham Rev W A Sunday Alfred L Flude and the Chicago Glee club with enhanced park improvements and transport. Roosevelt signs bill authorizing St Louis to build a bridge across the Mississippi linking rail road wagon and foot traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Freeport Chautauqua
Globe Park
Chautauqua
Dixie Jubilee Singers
L. B. Wickersham
Rev. W. A
Alfred L. Flude
Chicago Glee Club
Mississippi
Washington
Roosevelt
City of
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Various Local Advertisements and Political Notices
Local ads promote Modern Pharmacal Co remedies including sore throat and cough tablets and anti pain products sold by H N Hollander and Siniger & Siniger. Barry Bros advertises clothing and discounts at Coatsworths. Political notices list candidates for Jo Daviess County and Illinois state offices subject to Republican primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siniger & Siniger
Pharmacal Co
H. N Hollander
Modern
H. N. Hollander
W. H. Shons
General Assembly
Illinois
William W. Krape
wuaGge
Jo Daviess County
William Rippin
James F. Leckley
William Stephenson
John R. Gilson
Edward Menzimer
Ilinois
J. C. Williams
Donlin Leads NL Batting Amid Wide Race for Averages
Mike Donlin clings to the lead of the National League batting averages as Wagner and other sluggers show strong form. The piece lists top hitters with teams such as Pittsburg Chicago and Brooklyn, notes Chicago and Pittsburg team averages, and highlights base running and fielding leaders across both leagues. Also includes results from games and minor league notes on umpiring changes and signings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
Mike Donlin
Wagner
Pet
Donny Nay
Evese Cay
Yese Wagner
Pitts
Schulte
Steinfeldt
Chi Kling
Ward
Phil
Chance
Lumley
Brook
Sheekard
Leach
Arndt
St. L
Dauley
Beaumont
Kelley
Cin
McGann
N. Y
Lobert
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Doolin
Philadelphia
Leever
Beebe
Strang
Norman Elberfeld
Stone
Keeler
Elberfeld
Sbell
Williams
Stahl
Bemis
Cleve
New York
Athletics
Davis
Niles
Schmidt
Detroit
Jones
Lajoie
Bradley
Mining land and leases in Illinois Wisconsin fields offered
Notices seek buyers for mining lands leases and partly developed mines in the Illinois Wisconsin lead zone Gallena Rockford references banking options at Galena or Rockford Also real estate sale Moran house and Spring Street Galena Tl inquire of M J Dillon Catarrh cure ad promotes Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Cure with antiseptic ingredients in a snow white cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson J. Russell
Rockford
Galena
Dr. Shoop
W. K. Kittoe
Very Special Bargains in Household Departments
Honest daily sale offers across china, glassware, stationery and more with deep discounts. Dishes decorated with wild roses priced at .19 and 1.48 for six piece chamber sets. brown glass tumblers and linen robes offered at reduced rates. books, crepe tissue paper, wall paper and folding go carts included with marked savings.
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Castle Craneycrow
Raffles
St. Zlmo
Dennison
ABC
Dr Shoop Green Salve Promises Quick Lip and Skin Healing
An advertisement touts Dr. Shoop's Green Salve for soft lips and quick healing of cuts burns and abrasions. It highlights immediate effects and lists 25c glass jars sold by W. K. Kittoe with weekly promotions. Also promotes Great Western rail homeseekers fares and North Western Excursion tickets at reduced rates with adds for laxative candy Laxetsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Kittoe
Barry Bros
Coatsworth’s
Dr. Shoop
North-Western Inc
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Galena Tribune
Tribune Publishing Company
D. A. Callahan
Galena, Ill
Mail Ag
Turspay
Consterna
Tion
Chicago-Missouri Lines
Coatworth’s
Sporting World
Chicago Nationals
Reulbach
Kewanee
Cedar Rapids NT
Belden Hill
Cedar Rapids
Sexton
Lundin
Rock Island
Moline
Billy Clingman
Toledo
American Association
Owens
Fredrickson
Brooklyn
Boston
McGreevy
Bloomington
Ill
Eugene McCreevy
Holland
W. L. Hoffer
Springfield
Jesse Ruby
Davenport
Fred Wilson
Clyde Hall
Edward Boyle
Ski" Bennett
Gordon Lewis
Decatur
Walker
Robert Conery
Ski” Bennett
Fred Donovan
Dreyfus
Pittsburg Club Today
Pullman
Klein
W. J. Rawley Medicine Company
F. A. Nash
Nash
Rawley Medicine Company
United States
National League
L. Pet
Sere
Pittsburg Oe
Cincinnati Oe
St. Lous Eee
Cleveland
Philadelphia Ee
St. Louis St
Ww. L. Pet
Wee Ee
Dubuque
Springfield A
Peoria Bees
BAS Decatur
Seeeeral
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Freeport Pee
Green Bay
Wausau
Eau Clatre
Harry Stuckley
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Coatsworth
Elgin
Anerigan
Coatsworth’s Jewelry Store
Galena, Illinois
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
J. F. Elmer
St. Paul
Minn
Matt Beaton & Co
Stella Batiste
President
Wen
Ned Tin
Ui Air
Barry Brothers
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