Burlington Road to Carry San Francisco Relief Freight Free
San Francisco relief gains free transport via Burlington lines after a $1 069 20 donation from Galena Mayor Chas Scheerer and city citizens. Freight will move to Denver and Sioux City and then by transcontinental lines at no charge. Local acts cite urgent needs for food and clothing amid continued aid efforts and praise for swift assistance.
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Scheerer
San Francisco
Galena
Golden Gate City
M. J. Burns
Burlington
Denver
Sioux City
Burns
Express Company
POTOSI DISTRICT GOOD Two Drills Working on the Grant County Mines
Paul Wampler, Cristman Drill representative, left for Potosi Wisconsin to oversee mining efforts. Grant Mining and Lumber has sunk five holes reaching 46 feet with strong lead ore across all holes and 300 feet of ore exposed at the water line. Two drills are active on the crevice sinking several feet daily with plans for machinery once prospects prove solid.
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Grant County
Paul Wampler
Cristman Drill Company
Potosi
Wis
Grant Mining and Lumber Company
Business Men To Meet In Galena Tomorrow Evening
The regular meeting of the Galena Business Men's association will be held tomorrow evening at the council chamber. Officers urge all members to attend as important matters are coming up for disposal and only a few merchants have shown interest. The issue is the need for broader participation to conduct the association’s affairs.
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Galena Business Men's Association
Council Chamber
Little Child Is Called Louis Engle Dies At One
Louis Engle, son of Mr and Mrs John Engle aged one year, died Saturday night after a week long illness marked by paralysis. Despite best medical aid he succumbs at 11 PM. The funeral was held at 2 PM with interment in East Side Cemetery, leaving his parents in deep sorrow.
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John Engle
Louis
East Side
Galena Lads Meet With Accident Near Hazel Green
Several boys from Calumet Baking Powder boys club rode out to Hazel Green Sunday afternoon when one rider collided with another. One boy was thrown and slightly injured. the other was unhurt.
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Galena
Hazel Green
Get Into The Game Opens Season In Galena Tonight
The Galena baseball season kicks off with a ceremonial opening as Mayor Scheerer attempts to throw the first pitch at the park. Dubuque Eagles visit, featuring Biddy Madden. lineup includes Strong Parish Kane and Roth. new players Quinn and George Green join a veteran cast led by Pete Coover. Green, a full blood Indian, can hit and run.
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Cain
Grant
Galéna
Hank O'Day
Mayor Scheerer
Dubuque Eagles
Biddy Madden
Galena
Eagles
Rowland
Moline
Morrison
Maquoketa
Clinton
Strong
Parish
Archie Parish
Decatur
Jerry Kane
Harry Friend
Art McKee
Roth
Oshkosh
Pete Coover
Quinn
Peoria
George Green
Green
Tan
Mushroom season brings plentiful plants and wildflowers
The article notes abundant wildflowers and mushrooms this spring with many people in the woods on Decoration Day. It warns that some toadstools are poisonous and can cause death if eaten, urging familiarization or advice before serving mushrooms. It also mentions returning trees, blooming wild grapes, and a likely large crop year with a light warm rain needed.
Boy Disappears From Home After Cashing Dad’s Bill
Clarence Harris, about 18, left his home around 11 this morning and went to the Sanford & Zartman office to collect a $15 bill owed by his father BE C Harris, then vanished. Police have been alerted and nearby cities notified to apprehend him if possible. Harris previously ran away two years ago, was found injured in Dubuque, and brought back by local police.
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Clarence Harris
Sanford & Zartman
BE. C. Harris
Young Harris
Dubuque
Freeport Journal
Miners Urged to Curb Reckless Tamping Practices
Expert miners warn that carelessness in tamping with wooden bars threatens lives. Dynamite remains dangerous if mishandled and holes filled with explosive can cause fatal accidents. Despite risks, some mines tolerate reckless tamping, risking workers and others nearby. John Calderwood was a Chicago-bound passenger this morning.
Accidental Death at Wiota Child Dies in Cheese Cellar
Ole Moe aged twelve fell while playing in the storeroom at Brenum cheese factory northwest of Wiota. He slipped on the cement floor after climbing a pile of tub ends and struck his head. Dr Birkbeck certified death was instantaneous. the lad’s Norwegian parents recently settled in the area.
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Wiota
Ole Moe
Isely
Birkbeck
Norway
LaFayette Co
Party and Army Dance Honor Zimmerman Visitors
A private party at St Josephs hall tonight honors Mr and Mrs Zimmerman on their Kansas visit. Company M hosts a dancing party at the Armory inviting many friends and those who helped at the recent military fair. The Galena Dance and Concert orchestra will provide music. A Turner hall dance by the Liberty club drew about thirty couples and revives a summer series of dances in the city.
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Zimmerman
Company M
Armory
St. Joseph's Hall
Kansas
Galena Dance and
Turner Hall
Liberty Club
Aged English-born resident George Graham dies aged 72
George Graham of Vinegar Hill township, a prominent Jo Daviess County figure, died at 72 after a long life in the community. Born in England he came to America as a young man, worked in the lead mines, and amassed wealth while supporting a large family. Surviving children include John, Elizabeth Todd, Thomas, George, Maggie Newsome, Joseph, Harry, M Magby, and Mrs William Bartel. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the home with Rev. Tressider officiating. Burial at Grant Hill.
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George Graham
Vinegar Hill Township
Jo Daviess County
Mr. Graham
England
America
Graham
John
East Dubuque
Elizabeth Todd
Naushaua
Thomas
George
Maggie Newsome
Kent
Joseph
Darlington
Wis
Harry
White Oak
M. Magby
Belmont
William Bartel
Vinegar Mill
Tressider
Grant Hill Cemetery
Price of Ice in Chicago and Elgin Rises to Record Levels
Ice prices jump across Illinois with Chicago at 40 cents per 100 pounds or 4 dollars per thousand, a 50 percent year over year rise. In Elgin small users pay 4.50 per 100 pounds, up from 2.50. Larger purchases may secure 25 to 60 cents per hundred. Also report drowns while swimming in Lake Michigan Hammond, Barney Hayes, 12, seized by epileptic fit in two feet of water.
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Chicago
Elgin
Elgin Press
Lake Michigan
Hammond
Barney Hayes
Young Eagle Captured After Daring 60 Foot Climb
An 18 year old East Galena farmer's son William Ehrler climbed a 60 foot tree at Burton's woods and captured a half grown bald eagle from its nest. He brought the bird home for exhibition at Fred Geyer's saloon during the carnival. The capture marks a rare local event after years of eagle scarcity.
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East Galena
William Ehrler
Michael Ehrler
Ehrler
Burton's
Fred Geyer
Lead Ore Tariff Question Sent to Judge May
Unusual ruling by General Appraiser Hay in New York concerns duty on lead in ore from Waneta British Columbia. The board held moisture must be taxed. liquation ordered. Importers urged tariff revision as a remedy. Mining World
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May
Hay
New York
Prime Western Spelter Company
Kansas City
Waneta
British Columbia
Board of General Appraisers
Treasury Department
Contract Let For New Exhibition Hall At Fair Grounds
Jo Daviess County Fair association directors have awarded the contract for a new exhibition hall at the fair grounds to H. J. Topel of this city. The building will cover 5 400 square feet and must be finished within 60 days.
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Jo Daviess County Fair Association
H. J. Topel
Russian Vice Admiral Kuzmich Assassinated in St. Petersburg
Vice Admiral Kuzmich, commander of the port, was stabbed by workmen at the arsenal in St. Petersburg on May 14. He had refused permission for 2,000 government workers to take part in Russian May Day demonstrations. Also reported: Chicago live stock market with cattle receipts 2,000 and hogs 3,500 with declines.
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Kuzmich
St. Petersburg
Chicago
Barred From Her Home In Galena Night Disturbance
A Galena mother and daughter were refused entry to their home after returning from a neighbor visit. They kicked at the door in a late hour disturbance on a main street. A night officer intervened and quieted the scene. No arrest of the husband had occurred by reporting time.
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Galena
Lockeu
Final Points Settled in Great Lakes Strike
Cleveland May 14 The last points in issue in the Great Lakes strike were disposed of and an agreement signed. Wages remain the same as last year and the ten hour day is to be presented.
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Great Lake
Cleveland, O
Great Lakes
Riot at Zion City as Dowie Conducts Service
A gory riot broke out at Zion tabernacle in Zion City as John Alexander Dowie, frail but conducting the afternoon meeting, faced a hostile crowd stirred by his own tirade. Fists and clubs were used, policemen scattered the crowd into the rain, and arrests were promised by Dowie supporters amid accusations from anti-Dowieites that the trouble was provoked by Dowie.
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Chicago
Zion Tabernacle
John Alexander Dowle
North Shore
Dowie
Zion
Tabernacle
Dowle
Morris
Mineral Point Mines See Steady Market With New Developments
Mineral Point Wis May 12 The mining market remains largely unchanged though output is expected to rise in coming weeks lead prices edge higher while jack prices ease slightly Most production centers continue to consume nearly all output with the Mineral Point Zinc and Slinolg Zinc firms dominating sales McDermott finishes drilling and will sink a shaft Goebel mine on N J Kieffer land shows promise. Advance company installs a 10 horsepower engine and hoist for disseminated ore on Little land plus drilling on Mineral land near Livingston Joseph company drills on Joseph range east of town Peacock plant pumping system now in use Trio mill started Homesite sunk to lime rock yielding ore Golden Rod to begin work early week Stockholder meeting of Black House mine attended by R Bratton plus a boy sought for work in bottling department
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Mineral Point
Wis
Mineral Point Zinc Company
Slinolg Zinc Company
Trio
Homesite Company
Golden Rod Company
Mystery of John D. Rockefeller's Paternal Line Emerges in Freeport
Dr. William Livingston, 96, reputed Rockefeller father, died in secluded Freeport home after ill health. Renewed attention follows a McClure's article linking Livingston to the oil magnate. Despite stock holdings and secrecy, no conclusive proof of relation was found. Local interest remains high as investigators await any new light on the case.
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William Livingston
John D. Rockefeller
Freport
McClure’s
Ilinois
Rockefeller
Livingston
Ofl
Illinois
Freeport
Notable Visitors and Local Arrivals In City
Mashayne Ohio resident W Lidle visits on business. J Pecking from Blanding, Miss Williams from Hanover, and Richard Frazer from Hanover attend social calls. Miss Fannie Virtue of Hanover visits friends. W Doxey of Vinegar Hill and B W Kempter travel for business. Myrtle Nash of Benton, T Mayne of Council Hill, and Gen A L Chetlain of Chicago are in the city. Frank and Maggie Erner visit from Dubuque, while Geo Bodell and James Powers host visitors. Hon Richard Barrett restores to health and walks city streets. Mrs Moon and Mrs Rowe accompany visitors from Scales Mound. Nelson J Russell and Rockford miners in town. prospects praised. Jos McLaughlin returns from Minneapolis and St Paul after railroad work. Moses Parish, bell player with Decatur team, arrives, likely to sign with Galena. home in Wisconsin.
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W. Lidle
Mashayne, O
J. Pecking
Blanding
Miss Williams
Hanover
Richard Frazer
Jos. Thompson
Fannie Virtue
W. Doxey
Vinegar Hill
B. W. Kempter
Highland
Wis
Myrtle Nash
Benton
T. Mayne
Council Hill
A. L. Chetlain
Chicago
Frank
Maggie Erner
Dubuque
Geo. Bodell
Menominee Township
John Berry
Bert
Cleve Collina
James Powers
Elizabeth
Richard Barrett
Robert Moon
Ray Moon
Rowe
Scales Mound
Nelson J. Russell
Rockford
Russell
Jos. McLaughlin
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Illinois Central
Mosé Parish
Decatur Ume
Galena
Mr. Parish
Man 14 Injured After Sprained Back Incident
Friday morning city marshal Gill was notified by station agent Brown ing that a man had been hurt. The man, who had been working in Savanna, wrenched his back on Thursday and quit work. He traveled east until reaching Mr Carroll, where his condition worsened and he could go no further.
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Gill
Browning
Bimn
Savanna
Mr. Carroll
Mt Carroll Democrat
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J.D. Phelan
Chas. W. Fay
Financial Committee
Grea
Ss.eeee
McKee
Kane
Cateh
O'Dayees
Clarence
Harris
John Calderwood
IGE
Chicago and
WM. Ehrler
Burton's Woods
Zion City
R. Bratton
Platteville
Black House
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