Waters Mine Promises Large Ore Output Near City
Waters mine on the city suburbs aims to wash 18 to 20 cars for shipment in coming months. Since opening, it has yielded about 2,000 tons of lead and zinc ore, with production capped by few workers and only water-level extraction. Owner William Waters, an experienced local miner, notes potential for greatly increased output with machinery and pumps.
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Wm. Waters
Waters
Galena
Blum
Wisconsin
Turner Hall
Henry Chetlain
Sam
United States Senate
IS Very Sad Affair In Rice Township Woman Leaves Husband
The widely known Rice township couple faced shock as the wife deserted her husband. Neighbors insist she bore a good reputation and many friends in Galena, while the husband, a sober gentleman, just completed a fine home on his farm. The couple are parents to several children, oldest around fifteen. Little has been learned of the circumstances surrounding the separation.
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Galena
Rice Township
Stover Factory to Open in Freeport Area
The Stover Novelty Manufacturing company plans a new stove plant with D. C. Stover Fred R. Dawson and Jacob Stover at the helm. The husband in the city today refused to comment and asked that names be kept private to protect his children. The plant is expected to grow into a major operation.
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Stover Novelty Manufacturing Company
Stover
D. C
Clinton Base Ball Aims to Oppose Sunday Bill
James Agnew of the Dubuque Base Ball club asks if Clinton base ball men will act to defeat the Garst bill banning Sunday admissions for theatricals or athletic exhibitions. He offers Dubuque's cooperation if aDes Moines lobbying delegation is formed, warning passage could kill league ball in Iowa. Clinton group has yet to decide on steps.
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Clinton Independent Base Ball Association
James Agnew
Dubuque
Clinton
Agnew
Des Moines
Dubuque Association
Clinton Association
Iowa
Senate
Clinton Herald
Small Pox Enters Chadwick Area Causes School Closures
A. A. Strauch reports small pox near Chadwick Mont Carroll region with five to six families under quarantine. Schools closed and church services canceled as villagers tighten quarantines. Disease described mild with no deaths yet and expected to fade with warm weather.
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A. A. Strauch
The
Chadwick
Strauch
Board of Health
Amusements At Y M C A Basketball Game
A youth gym class hosted a basketball game at the Y M C A with many visitors and a final score of 17 to 10. Earlier in the day a match between the choir boys of South Presbyterian produced a 10 to 8 Sopranos victory. Lineups listed for the Sopranos and Altos.
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South Presbyterian Church
Physician's Horse Breaks Leg in Runaway Near East Dubuque
Dr. A S Lewis, East Dubuque physician, lost a driving horse in a runaway near John Graham's home. While on a professional call, his team tied nearby. one horse broke the strap, ran downhill, fell and broke a leg, was dragged into East Dubuque by the other. The vehicle wrecked and the injured animal was killed.
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A.S. Lewis
East Dubuque
Lewis
John Graham
Dubuqus
Hazel Green Rumor Death Claimed Not a Murder Case
Hazel Green residents were unsettled by a libelous report claiming miner William Alexander died from steam scalding in jail after a Feb 17 arrest. Coroner's verdict: death from natural causes due to intoxication and hemorrhage. no steam injuries found. Local officials and witnesses defend the truth amid public outcry.
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Hazel Green
William Alexander
Wm. Alexander
F. J. Pierce
W. H. Jeffrey
Ernest Stadel
A. W. Liddle
F. P. Trewartha
John Oates
Josiah Thomas
Alexander
Marshal Hanley
Yates Speech Exposes Political Revolt in Illinois
Ex governor Samuel J. Yates spoke in Galena and Savanna detailing how La Follette led a Wisconsin reform movement against party machines. He recounted a Springfield encounter with Cannon Hopkins and Cullom allies offering Mexico ambassadorship for support, urging Illinois residents to oppose corruption.
Rural roads hinder mail carriers amid thaw and mud
Rural routes face deep mud and slow travel as frost leaves the ground. Carriers reach towns late at night, taking longer to finish routes, with some districts reportedly walking portions of trips. Officials expect more carriers soon to serve farmers and speed deliveries.
Inspectors Inspect Local Grocery Stores In State Purity Crusade
Deputy pure food commissioner R. M. Patterson and inspector Frank Hoy toured city grocery stores gathering product samples for Chicago analysis. The state board has launched a pure food crusade with many prosecutions for adulterated foods. Last fall Patterson and Hoy secured evidence against general milk dealers leading to convictions and fines.
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R. M. Patterson
Pure Food
Frank Hoy
Chicago
State Board
Messrs. Patterson
Hoy
Freeport Journal
Rewey Mining Camp and Nearby Zinc Mines in Southwest Wis
A busy mining district near Livingston and Rewey Wisconsin features the Sunrise and Sunset mines plus Ebenezer and The Famous. Reports note large scale equipment, Smedley steam pumps, and extensive drilling as companies expand operations with plans for new shafts and enhanced ore production.
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Rewey
Livingston
Ebenezer
Treasury
G. J. Biddick
W. I. Alton
IF. W. Stevens
J. F. Biddick
W. C. Livingston
Rand
New Jersey Lead and Zinc Co
Archie Runsell
FW. Stevens
Dolphin
Platteville
Mound City
Wm. J. Lewis
B. Smith
Miller Mining Co
Y M C A to Host Dr Alexander Wilson for Medical Missions Talk
The Men’s meeting at the Y M C A Sunday will be addressed by Dr Alexander Wilson of Chicago on Medical Missions in India. Mr Richard Barrett will speak to the Boys at 2 pm. The Boys Bible class will meet after the liveling Sunday service.
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Y. M. OC
Alexander Wilson
Chicago
India
Richard Barrett
Y. Moc. A
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