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Newspaper

Galena Tribune

Location

Galena, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1906

Page

2

Robbery attempt at U S subtreasury in San Francisco

A band of thieves tried to loot the U S subtreasury at Commercial and Kearney streets last night. Soldiers from Company G of the Eleventh Infantry routed them after a gunfight that involved about thirty shots. No arrests were made as police searched the district for suspects.

San Francisco United States Commercial Kearney Company G Eleventh Infantry The Treasury Commercial Street Hammon Treasury Building

Fireman Leaps From Fast Mail Train At Genoa

Carpenter of Illinois Central on the Fast Mail No 6 leaped from his engine at Genoa believing a derail was open. The train continued, he rejoined on the platform with minor scratches and bruises. He resumed control as the engine moved on to Freeport.

Iminois Central Carpenter Illinois Central Railroad Genoa Freeport Standard

Wisconsin governor bans church raffle raffles in Outagamie county

Letter from Governor Davidson leads Sheriff Reed to enforce a county wide ban on church fairs with petty gambling features including sofa pillow raffles. Deputies ordered to confiscate items offered at fairs. All slot machines in the county are to be removed per gubernatorial directive.

Davidson Wisconsin Appleton Wis Outagamie Reed

Body of Woman Found Near Potosi Fisherman Wife

The body of Mrs. Q O D Franks wife of a fisherman was recovered from the Mississippi near Potosi landing at Swift's Landing below Potosi on Thursday at 3 15 p m It had lain at the river bottom since last Sunday morning and was identified by her husband and friends after a searching party kept vigil since the accident.

Potosi Dubuque Mississippi River Potosi Landing QO. D. Franks Swift’s Landing

Sheehan Bound Over After Grand Jury Charge

Police Judge Bentley bound over Charles Sheehan to the grand jury this morning with bond set at 550 dollars, which he has failed to secure. He is accused of taking 46 dollars from the till of Schosffel and Brokhausem last Saturday. case to be heard at the June term.

Bentley Charles Sheehan Sheehan Schosffel & Brokhausem Freeport Bulletin

Lanark barber slashes throat in despondent act

Prominent Lanark citizen Al Lampert attempted suicide Thursday afternoon in his barber shop by cutting his throat with a razor. Customer W H Dresbach awaited a haircut as Lampert disappeared, later found by Lampert’s son with the razor nearby. Lampert’s condition is critical. the death of his wife last year is blamed for his despondency.

al Lampert Lanark Mr. Lampert W. H. Dresbach Lampert

Bank Sued for 150000 Over Bank of America Collapse

Daniel D. Healy receiver for the Bank of America sues the Jackson Trust and Savings Bank in Superior court for 150000 damages. Healy alleges the bank dumped 150000 in questionable securities to the Bank of America loaned by Frank E. Creelman, aiding the failed bank. Defendants include former Jackson president William M. Eagan cashier W. M. Lawton and Frank M. and Frank E. Creelman.

Chicago Jackson Trust and Savings Bank Daniel D. Healy Bank of America Healy Frank E. Creelman William M. Eagan W. M. Lawton Frank M Jackson Bank

More Revelations in Insurance Bribery Case Stir Wisconsin

In Madison May 18 political circles hear that Host's charge against Secretary Houser may foreshadow broader disclosures. More sensational evidence on money matters to be presented to Milwaukee legislative committee. possible arrest warrant for bribery if warranted. Governor Davidson undecided, consulting AG on powers, while Houser remains in his race. Also reports of King’s assault in East Dubuque and Boone Cereal mill fire with $149,250 total loss.

Madison Wis Host Houser Milwaukee Equitable Life Society Legislative Frank L. Gilbert Davidson Sturdevant la Follette Kempf Iowa Boone Booone

Rich lead and zinc mining notes in Wisconsin district

The Benton area mining activity is described with drilling results and large ore deposits. The Etna Mining company, Fox Lead and Zinc, and Richardson lease show multiple ore pockets. Plans include a pumping plant and concentrator. The Weekly Tribune aims to cover the entire district with correspondents and invites mining news submissions.

Richardson Fox Lead & Zinc Company Etna Mining Company Etna Pittsburg-Benton Fox Lead and Zinc Company Benton Jead Jack Platteville Weekly Tribune Delaney Highland Clarke Monfort Smelker Linden Potter Mineral Point Nellie Livingston Livingston Lewis McGeever Cuba City Champion Hazel Green Dodgeville Rewey Mifflin Wm. Butters The Wisconsin Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Cattle Slaughtered to Aid State Tuberculosis Drive

Isaac Stephenson of Marinette turns his herd over to the Wisconsin state veterinarian for slaughter after a taint of tuberculosis is found. Seventy five cows to be slaughtered tomorrow. Also political notices announcing candidacies for Illinois and Jo Daviess County offices in Republican primaries.

Kenosha Wis Isaac Stephenson Marinette Repubican W. H. Shons Msseil General Assembly Illinois Republican Party William W. Krape Jo Daviess County Ilinois James F. Leckley William Stephenson John &. Gilson Lil Edward Menzimer J.C. Williams

Sore throat remedies and mining ad blend in local notice

In spring, quinsy and tonsillitis are common. Advertises Tablet No. 15, Cough and Cold Tablet No. 4, and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Mentions Modern Pharmacal Co products sold by Siniger & Siniger and H. N. Hollander. Also offers forty acres of mining land in New Diggings township from Tribune office.

Pharimacul Co Siniger & Siniger Hollister Rocky Mountain Pharmacal Co H. N. Hollander New Diggings Township Tribune

For Sale Farm Near Galena With Timber Meadow Pasture

Quit farming notice for a Rice town farm five miles from Galena. The 170 acre South Homestead includes a 40 acre pasture lot half a mile away and a 36 acre timber lot. Rich in mineral ore, the property is mainly meadow and pasture suited for stock raising. Inquiries at the farm of W. J. Gray.

Rice Galena South W. J. Gray

Homeseekers Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates Northwest West Southwest

Ex Homeseekers Excursion to the Northwest West and Southwest via the North Western line. Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates on sale to indicated territory with standard and tourist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and best of everything. For dates and details see agents of Chicago North Western Railway. Biennial Meeting of General Federation of Women's Clubs at St Paul May 30 June 7. Great Western Railway offers one fare plus $2 to St Paul May 28 31 good to return June 9 with extension privileges. For info apply to J Pimer G P A St Paul Minn.

Homeseekers North-Western Line Chicago & North- Western Railway General Federation of Women's Clubs St. Paul Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. Pimer Minn California Los Angeles J. P. Elmer G. P. AL Paul

Des Moines Area May Train Fare Offer and Local Notices

General Assembly Presbyterian Church Des Moines Town May 21 1906 notes Chicago Great Western will sell round trip Des Moines tickets at one fare plus one third with sale May 14 to 23 and final return May 31. J P Elmer G POA St Paul Minn and agents advised. Also steam drill sale No 2 Rand steam fitted with column and drill steel from M J Dillon Galena IL. Read Tribune for baseball news. Residence of John Dwyer High street for sale contact premises or B C Dwyer. Grant Birthday association annual meeting at 207 Main Galena IL May 28 1906 7:30 pm E W Montgomery President P H Clark Secretary.

Chicago Great Western Railway Des Moines Great Western J. P. Elmer St. Paul Minn M. J. Dillon Galena, Il Grant Birthday Association Main Street Galena E. W. Montgomery P. H. Clark

Summer dress fabrics and silks offered by Shallies

Summer goods include Stella batiste patterns and washable fabrics 29 in wide at Shallies and lawns by the yard. Floradora batiste praised as best market fabric, Pineapple batiste for summer dress material, fine printed silk tissue and choice Swiss in white dotted and figured styles at various prices per yard. Also white 32 inch linen finished suiting offered at value per yard.

Stella Batiste Floradora Batiste Batiste

Galena to Chicago and St Louis Train Schedule

Timetable shows trains leaving Galena daily for Chicago and St Louis with arrival times in Chicago at 3 10 am and 9 00 am, plus northbound routes to St Paul Minneapolis and Dubuque. Through tickets, sleeping cars, dining cars, and baggage through to destina tion available. agents listed for Great Western and Chicago and North Western lines.

Galena Chicago St. Louis St. Louie St. Paul Minneapolis St’ Padle Mifneapolis Minnéapolis Dubuque Bae Traina St Paul Minneap United States Canada Jaeh Fu Baggaye Galena Junction Minnneapolis Omala Des Moines St. Joseph Kangae City St.Paul Fort Dodge Milwaukee Madison Witts Eau Claire Duluth Superior Wisconsin Minnesota Dakota Janesville Beloit Harvard PJ McGinnees

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