Beil Bound Over After Laundry Office Shooting
Robert Beil under influence of drink attempted to kill his father J A Beil at the Commerce street laundry office. J A Beil was shot twice. one in the knee and a scalp wound. Beil overpowered by his brother John after firing five shots. Officer Frazer took Robert Beil into custody. A preliminary hearing was held and he was bound over to the next circuit term with $1000 bonds. J A Beil not dangerously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Beil
Adam Beil
Commerce Street
J. A. Beil
John Beil
John
Frazer
Circuit Court
J.A. Beil
Robert Beil
Galena
Beil
Rate Bill in Wisconsin Sparks Senate Clash
In Madison on March 3 a sharp Senate clash opened over freight rates. Senator Johnson asked for a clear governor’s figure analysis, Kreutzer offered a substitute rate bill, and Frear denounced it. The third day featured Pierce Butler defending railroads and several bills were killed, including pensions, bonds on fruit trees, insanity as a divorce ground, attorney fees for wage suits, a socialist measure, and insurance assessor rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Johnson
Senate
Kreutzer
Frear
Pierce Butler
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Hoskin Mining Co Stockholders Meet at Bank Building
The Hoskin Mining Co stockholders held their annual meeting Tuesday at the bank building with P. A. Orton J. J. Williams C E Blondell Wm Hird W E Calley F J Nicholson T J Froggatt M E Coltman W G Barrett and W R Buchan present. Officers chosen include President P A Orton Vice President M E Coltman Secretary and Treasurer W R Buchan Directors named are P A Orton J J Williams F J Nicholson M E Coltman and W R Buchan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hoskin Mining Co
P. A. Orton
Wm. Hird
J.J. Williams
C. E. Blondell
W. E. Calley
F. J. Nicholson
T. J. Froggatt
M. E. Coltman
W. G. Barrett
W. R. Buchan
J. J. Williams
Benton Advocate
Fox River Valley mine stock sale opens in Janesville
A Janesville Gazette observer reviews the Fox River Valley mine near Galena in a detailed eight column piece. The report praises the mine, Vinegar Hill location, latest machinery, and a capable superintendent. Russell, the president, announces stock offerings to local citizens with books opening Wednesday at the Moyers Hotel and closing Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Fox River Valley
Russell
Galena
Hazel Green
Jack
Vinegar Hill
United States
Chicago
Northwest
Moyers Hotel
Rockford
Myers Hotel
Primary Bill Passes in Springfield Amid Party Support
In Springfield on March 3, the primary bill passed the house 112 to 20 after Democrats backed the substitute. Sixty-six Democrats supported, Republicans largely unified against without full backing. The measure now moves to the senate where changes on district apportionment are expected.
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Springfield II
Deneen
House
Cook County
Gaumer
McCaskrin
Comerford
Parks
Senate
Govenor Sherman
Stead
Tapley Trial Incident May Influence City Verdict
During the Tapley versus Galena trial, cedar posts broken under a traction engine were brought to the courthouse for jury inspection. Post No 7 went missing after Mayor Porter had a rotted post hidden, then restored. The episode could affect the jury and harm the city's chances for a favorable verdict.
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Tapley
Galena
Court House
Porter
T. J. Sheean
Dillon
Brewer-Meloy Nuptials in Benton Advocate
Albert Brewer of Cuba and Miss Susie Meloy were married at nine o'clock in the rectory with Rev. J. C. Bergen officiating. Attendants included Mazie Meloy and Tom Morrisey. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s mother's home before the couple departed for Dubuque and then to make their home in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Advocate
Albert Brewer
Cuba
Susie Meloy
J. C. Bergen
Mazie Meloy
Tom Morrisey
Shullsbury
Wm. Jenkyns
Tom Meloy
Lucy Nash
John Meloy
Dubuque
Advocate
Freeport Baseball Prospects at Venture to 1905
The Freeport Journal reports strong base ball stock sales by Freeport promoters as business men subscribe generously to back a quality team. Manager Marven reviews applicants and plans to sign several contracts soon. A Wisconsin phenom pitcher, six feet four and 180 pounds, is touted as a second Chesbro.
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Freeport Journal
Freeport
Marven
Wilds
Wisconsin
Aged Yale Mascot Old Pop Smith Dies in New Haven
James Smith known as Old Pop Smith, Yale mascot, died in New Haven Conn on Thursday. He was over 87 and had been in frail health for months. He came to this country with England's first champion cricket team and belonged to the Sons of Old Ehge, praised as a faithful friend and constant source of cheer to all who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Old Pop Smith
Yale
New Haven
Conn
England
All the very latest popular sheet music at Coatsworths
Coatsworths stocks the newest popular sheet music selections with fresh titles in store. Music lovers can browse current hits and timeless favorites, spanning piano vocal and instrumental pieces, all organized for quick browsing and purchase.
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Coatsworths
Oldest Galena resident Mrs Kittoe dies at ninety
Mrs Elizabeth Kittoe long resident of Galena died at her hilltop home today after a long illness in the care of a nurse. Born in Murfeie Pennsylvania ninety years ago to German American parents she came to Galena in 1851 and spent her life here. She married Dr E D Kittoe who later earned a brevet as a colonel in the Civil War. he preceded her in death. She leaves two sons W K Kittoe of Galena and Freeman Kittoe of Chicago and a daughter Mrs G T Chamberlain who lived with her. another son Dr E R Kittoe died two years ago. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
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Elizabeth Kittoe
Galena
Kittoe
Murfeie
E.d.kittoe
W.k.kittoe
Freeman Kittoe
Chicago
G.T. Chamberlain
James W White to Leave for Miner County Ranch
James W White will depart next week for Miner county eight D. where he and his brother Andrew own and operate a large 960 acre ranch. He plans to buy cattle at Sioux City to stock the ranch able to feed about 250 head. About 100 acres are under cultivation. Friends regret his departure yet wish him a prosperous season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. White
Miner County
8. D
Andrew
Mr. White
Sioux City
Mysterious Stranger Hands Gun to Barber on Commerce Street
A man in a bizarre, drunkenly unsettled state entered Paul Gerlich’s barber shop on Commerce Street yesterday and handed him a revolver. After a dispute with Henry Gleason in the shop, the stranger took back the gun and departed, leaving questions about his motives and sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gerlich
Commerce Street
Gerlich
Henry Gleason
Mr. Gerlich
Desperate Fighting Near Mukden in Manchuria
Stubborn combat rages all day east of Mukden with four Japanese divisions around eleven miles from the city. Two infantry assaults on Putilloff Hill were repulsed as bombardment resumed. Russian forces suffer heavy losses, estimated at 7000, as Kuropatkin attempts to withdraw toward Pass amid rear guard actions.
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Manchuria
Mukden
Putilloff Hill
Sv. Peterspurg
Kuropatkin
Sketch of Proposed High School Building Display
O C Kraehmer shows a fine pencil sketch in his window of the proposed new high school building drawn by architect Drack of Rock Island. The town notes rapid progress and current display.
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O. C. Kraehmer
Arch'tect Drack
Rock Island
Freeport to Chicago Interurban Advance Report
Freeport Journal reports the Rockford Interurban line plans connect Rockford with Chicago within fifteen months. Manager T M Ellis says the connecting link between Rockford and Chicago will begin within ninety days with grading already underway. Contracts expected soon as eastern capital backs the project for cars to run from Freeport toward Chicago or nearby.
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Belvidere
Elgin
Freeport Journal
T.M. Ellis
Rockford&Interurban
Rockford
Chicago
Mr. Ellis
Ellis
Eastern Capital
Rockford&Interuban Company
Freeport
Windy City
Death of Mrs Helen Trefz in Rockford hospital
Mrs Helen Trefz longtime Galena resident dies after a fall while changing cars in Savanna New Rockford hospital she dies from injuries at age about eighty four She leaves two sons William and Theodore and a son Henry who died in January Funeral plans not finalized remains to Galena for interment services at St Matthews Lutheran Church Rev John Klindworth to officiate Interment Greenwood Street address for Theodore noted as 1019 North Winnebago Street Arrival of remains on Friday at 12 25 pm referenced in Rockford Daily Republic
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Galena
Rockford City Hospital
Rockford
William
Theodore
Henry
Whea
Theodore Trefz
Winnebago Street
St. Matthews Lutheran Churchy
John Klindworth
Greenwood
Mrs Stanford Poisoning Case Report Prompts Curiosity
Special to the Tribune notes a chemist's report clarifying the Stanford death. A soda bottle from a chest in Sage, likely linked to the incident, is discussed with details from Miss Perper and May Hunt. The article hints at a California connection and suggests the poison caused the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxouua
Stanford
Primary Election Bill Specig to the Tribune
SP Rei Nari Bhoy presents a bill at the Tribune concerning a primary election. The discourse centers on election processes and legislative action to define eligibility and conduct.
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Specig
the Tribune
SP Rei Nari Bhoy
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R. F. Beil
Stockholders’ Meeting
Nelson J. Russel
Meyers
Janeville
Peter J.mouat
W. W. Watts
George S. Parker
Don Farnsworth
Rinaker
South Dakota
Helen Trefz
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