18 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1905
Page
1
A vintage print touts August Flower as the cure for dyspepsia and stomach complaints. It boasts 40 million US bottles sold and over 35 years of helping digestion, liver regulation, and general health. Sizes offered 25¢ and 75¢ with distribution by Jos. Kimmert and W F Jungkons.
Paris and London editors debate Russo Japanese naval moves as Russian squadrons gather near Kamranh Bay and Formosa. Reports from Singapore, Wongong, and Saigon describe cruisers, provisioning, and potential naval actions while allied officials weigh Japan's response and the risk of a broader engagement.
Hazelton Va April 18 James thodda of Tpper Lehigh a member of the miners examining award faced a warrant issued by District President Dottroy of the United Mine Workers for fraud in granting certificates of competency to mine workers. Rhaddi waived a hearing and posted 500 bond. He confessed selling certificates to hundreds of applicants regardless of qualification and accepting bribes. District President Dettrey cites 850 district accidents fatally in the past year and accuses false certificates as a principal cause. In Atlas near Whisnant a Greek band attacked a monastery, killing 15 locals and burning a house, with refugees fleeing to Angovitelumi.
Totue April 18 report says a threatened strike on Etalian Railways failed to fully materialize as sailors and soldiers replace strikers and the government keeps trains running to prevent disruption to commerce.
A fragmented report from Springfield describes Governor Bene promising to influence a city election in Madison across the river from St Louis. Delegates seek deputies to oversee polling, while officials accuse Sheriff Craw of delaying replies. Additional notes touch a marriage sequel, a drowning incident, a bank permit, a life-saving act, a suicide attempt, and a divorce suit in Peoria County.
Chicago April 18 Mayor Dunne after a conference with teamsters representatives said he has little hope of settling the Montgomery Ward & Co strike. Disturbances spread through the retail district with nonunion workers attacked and one man severely beaten. Police protected Montgomery Ward facilities as threats and arrests were reported but few assailants were taken into custody.
Agwil-Terry Metove rin escaped from a sanatorium at Stamford Connecticut and is now in Brooklyn, cared for by his wife. He will stay about a week before returning to the sanatorium. After escaping he boarded a freight train and headed to New York City.
A poet escapes pursuers by moving along railroad tracks to a freight train. He halts the engine by dropping a stone on the track, boards the car, and explains his plight. After reaching the city he visits a hotel on Broadway and then goes home. Newsboys distribute fifty papers claiming his escape.
Washington pension examiners threaten mass resignations amid disputed charges against Commissioner Wirrmer. Disorder continues in Limoges with strikes. A porcelain factory residence was looted by strikers.
Daily baseball scores from Chicago games list AC St Louis Chiengo 5, St. Louis 6 at Cincinnati Wittshure 6, Cincinnati 7 at Brooklyne Tiladed 7, Brooklyn de Ameriqm 0 to 1 at Chicago St James 0, Chicago 1 seven innings, at Cleveland Snows of Washington 1, Washington 7 at Philadelphia Weather Didn t Look It.
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