Congress Ready to Put Nation on War Footing
Washington and El Paso report growing fear as Congress moves to pass the naval militia and Hay militia bills to mobilize a reserve force of about 500000 for action in Mexico. Refugees flee Chihuahua to the U.S. border amid shortages, fire, and harsh desert conditions as federal troops pursue rebels.
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Congress
International News
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Toy
Monterbym
Tampico
Navy
Fletcher
Tebels
James Dunn
Aupelicans
Quimichis Ranch
Dunn
United States
Texas
el Paso
Martin
Ojinata
Chihuahua
Tex
Mercado
Presidio
Sazanau
Denver Snowstorm Paralyzes State With Record Depth
Denver and Colorado endure a historic snow storm as streets fill and depths reach at least sixteen inches in the capital, with heavier drifts reported in many areas. The blizzard snarls travel and blankets towns across the state.
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International Mews
Nver
Colo
Orado
Iing
Denver
Joker Breaks Up Firemen Feast With False Alarm
Firemen at Engine House 2 disrupted a banquet at 9 PM when a false alarm sent crews to Hunter and Morgan streets. They found the feast nearly cleared as Engine House 1 men arrived with suspicious packages. Tony Ruddy, leaving the department to start a business, was honored by Chief Royce and other notable guests.
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Joker
Engine House Number 2
Hunter
Morgan Streets
Engine House Number 1
Captain Ruddy
Tony Ruddy
Department
Royce
Prominent Men Back Chicago Attorney on Single Tax
A meeting at the auditorium drew a crowd of men and women to hear Attorney Holly of Chicago argue for the single tax. He defined the concept, argued its merits for trade and social value, and urged Illinois moves to tax only what is tied to land. Attendees engaged in a long discussion and left impressed by his practical views.
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Auditorium
Attorneyam Holly
Chicago
Ilinois
Holly
Five Masked Men Attack and Lash Man in Decatur
Five masked assailants abducted Harry Sidh from his home in Decatur and lashed his back with a buggy whip at a tree. Sidh had been charged with beating his wife, an incident that has stirred the region around Arcola.
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Decatur
Ill
Harry Sidh
Sidhs
Arcola
Bakers Clash Over 16 Ounce Loaf Weight In City Hall Hearing
Bakers dispute weight and profit in a council chambers discussion led by officials. John Hopkins of Pure Food bakery claimed 16 ounce loaves are possible from a barrel of flour, while American Bakery and Grocery Bakers argued 274 loaves max. Albert Ohlhaver urged a new rule for 15 ounce loaves, Louis Hyde proposed 12 ounce loaves sold three for ten cents. Mayor Wood did not attend as the weights sealer Anthony Keidt threatened action to enforce full loaf weight. The committee will report to the city council next Monday.
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John Hopkins
Pure Food Bakery
Hopkins
American Bakery and Grocery Bakers Company
Albert Ohlhaver
American Bakery Company
Louis
Hyde
Spotish Grocery Company
Harvey E. Wood
Sity
Anthony M. Keidt
Death of Miss Alice Barnett in Pana a starvation case
Miss Alice Barnett 42 of Pana Illinois died after four weeks in a coma from starvation. She had taken no food or drink during that time and local doctors were puzzled by the case.
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Pana
Ill
Alice Barnett
John M Gowan Says Goodbye Jail After Divorce Decree
John M Gowan, a 1x ward resident, faces repeated imprisonments amid a contested marriage. The Circuit Court granted his wife a decree amid claims of cruelty and breach of home life, with McGowan repeatedly jailed and released as legal actions unfold.
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John M’gowan
Cupid
John McGowa
Ward
Campbell
McGowan
Will County
Eek Cone
Panama Naval Leader Warns of War Falsely
Rear Admiral Clark dismissed rumors of imminent war with Mexico as political buncombe. He stated the canal opening will be brilliant and that every U.S. Navy ship will pass in review before crowned heads of the world.
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Political Buncombe
Clark
United States Navy
Washington
United States
Mexico
Charles E. Clark
Panama Canal
Representative Mann
Illinois
Yester
Beulah Martin Dies After Premonition at 21
Beulah Martin of 1149 North Hickory Street died after an illness of ten hours, fulfilling a two week premonition. The Chicago and Alton railroad stenographer, 21, had offered to sell her furniture two weeks earlier saying she would not live long, then rented a home and died at seven o clock after boarding house keeper found her unresponsive.
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Beulah Martin
North
Hickory Street
Miss. Martin
Martin
Chicago &Alton Railroad
Charles W Bradley Elected Chancellor Commander At Paul Reverelodge
Charles W Bradley was elected Chancellor Commander of Paul Reverelodge No 371 Knights of Pythias at a semi annual officers election. Other officers named include James W Barber J Frank Whallon James Farrell Edmund Moore W C Hodgdon F E Osburnson and W F Reeves. A golden jubilee set for Feb 19 prompted a planning committee led by Ed R Smith Pence Orr William Robinson Reeves Lepper King Brumund Lumley Vaughn Brooks and Baldwin. Reeves was honored with a watch for leading the largest class and Ed Moore and J B Cummings received emblematic rings for second largest class.
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Charles W. Bradley
Paul Reverelodge
Knights of Pythias
James W. Barber
J. Frank Whallon
James
Farrell
Edmund ‘J. Moore
W. C. Hodgdon
F. EB
Homer A. Lentz
Followin
Ed. R. Smith
Pence B. Orr
William J. Robinson
W F. Reeves
F. A. Lepper
Samuel W. King
Frank G. Brumund
Frank P. Lumley
Vaughn Brooks
William A. Baldwin
Pence
B. Orr
W. F. Reeves
Ed. J. Moore
J. B. Cummings
Doctor Loved Two
Shelbyville Indiana December 4 The other woman Miss Katherine Fleming testifies about marriage talk with Dr W CraigThe defense argues Dr Craig used women as his di pes Miss Fleming a cousin of State Senator Steven Fleming says he visited her farm Sundays and last saw him in Indianapolis three days before the trial started she denies evading service of a subpoena
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International News
Shelbyville
Ind
W.~craig
Helen Knabe
Miss Itherine Fleming
Avon
Craig
Knabe
Miss Fleming
Steven Fleming
Fort Wayne
Dr. Craig
Indianapolis
Thomas Burns Succumbs Pioneer of Will County
Thomas Burns died at 1:15 yesterday at his brother Bernard Burns home after a years long illness. He was born in Will County 71 years ago and spent most of his life there. He retired from active business years ago due to ill health. Surviving are four sisters Mrs Mary Hester Mrs Anna Creighton Mrs Catherine Smith and Mrs Brid et Gilmartin all Joliet and brothers James of Pocatello Idaho and Bernard of Joliet. Family asks friends omit flowers. Funeral notice to follow.
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Thomas Burns
Will County
Bernard Burns
Mr. Burns
Tll
Burns
Mary Hester
Anna Creighton
Catherine Smith
Bridget-Gilmartin
Joliet
James
Pocatello
Idaho
Bernard
McFarland Defeats Trendall in Eight Round Bout
St Louis reports Packey McFarland easily defeated Harry Trendall in eight rounds. Trendall lasted the distance thanks to McFarland's courtesy.
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St. Louis
Packey McFarland
Harry Trendall
Trendall
McFarland
Orders papers reduced at Joliet station clash with vendors
Station Master Feeley received an order from railroad operators in Joliet that ends the contract with local newspaper vendors and restricts the Union News company to its regular price. The firm reportedly charged three cents for penny papers. The matter was brought to attention of officials.
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Feeley
Joliet Union Depot
Feley
Union News Company
E Company
No Sunrise Trial Fate For Henry Bird Case
Henry Bird's father argues nine o clock is too early. Henry never wakes until noon and might be found guilty. Attorney James W Faulkner represents Mrs Bird who cannot obtain alimony and fears further hardship if cited for contempt. The case centers on court hours and Mrs Bird destitution as she faces widowhood.
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Henry Bird
Henry
James W. Faulkner
Bird
Faulkner
Epidemic Not As Bad as Reported After Probe in Coal City
Coal City quarantined for several hours due to smallpox with nine local cases linked to Joliet workers. Trains through Coal City were ordered not to stop until midnight. vaccination and fumigation plans outlined as Health Commissioner Higgins reports the outbreak under control.
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Coal City
Joliet
Montgomery Sharp
Sharp
City
J.C. Fealey
Union Station
Free Press
Chicago
E. J. Higgins
Pleasant Street
North Broadway
Making Joliet Famous Will Joliet Be The Nucleus
A local proposal envisions Joliet as the center for an international campaign encouraging church attendance. Community leaders discuss leveraging Joliet’s heritage to attract visitors and faith-based events.
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