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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
5
Freeport College of Telegraphy advertises summer mail service for Journal subscribers. Regular vendors changing addresses should arrange to have the paper sent to any U S post office without extra charge, with free address changes as needed, ensuring prompt summer delivery wherever subscribers are.
Excursion tickets sold August 12 and 18 with favorable return limits on account of meetings. Apply to agents Chisago North Western Ry. Also C M St P road sells daily from May 15 to Sept 30 to Delavan Waukesha Madison at reduced rates. Umbrellas repaired and covered by J B Sweare and 8 Ryan.
Stockholm reports seven sailors dead and eight seriously hurt when a submarine mine detonated during mining drills. The vessel was lifted into the air by the blast after striking the mine.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society cuts officer and staff salaries by 10 to 26 percent starting today. Chairman Paul Morton and executives, including the president and vice president, face reduced pay. annual savings are estimated at about 150000 dollars, with upper executives dropping from 100000 to 76000 dollars.
Chisago August 1 Special The police were today removed from the wagons of many Chicago firms long struck for four months. Consequently many of the union drivers were restored to their old places.
The Keep commission report on the Lanston typesetting machines for the government printing office is completed and will be sent to President Roosevelt within days. Investigators planned to depart the city today for September, and a broader inquiry into departmental business methods will resume on their return.
Washington announces the new parcels post convention between the United States and Australia states. Parcels exchanged must not exceed 60 dollars in value weigh more than four pounds six ounces or measure more than three feet six inches in length and six feet in length and girth combined.
Uncle Russell Sage arrives at his New York seashore cottage on Lawrence Causeway after renovations at substantial cost. Despite doctors advice, he plans to spend the month of August there with his seaside retreat noted as a special visit.
Elgin market reports no sales offerings this afternoon as butter remains firm at 20 cents a pound. District output for the week totals 878000 pounds, with Higin IU noted in the market update.
A fire of unknown origin early today destroyed the beef department of Swift and Gas Loss in St Joseph Missouri causing an estimated fifty thousand dollars in damage. No injuries were reported and the origin of the blaze is under investigation by local fire officials.
Chicago forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with mild temperatures. Special report mentions possible fair spells in the extreme northwest area and notes a nearby business, Salt's Chocolate Shop at 101 Stephenson Street, for context.
A carriage returning from a trip on the G., M. and St. Paul Rail Road was struck by a train and crushed, resulting in the deaths of three persons. The incident occurred at Grace Crossing while the travelers were en route in the country.
A mother Mrs William J Laible, her daughter Grace, and Miss Gladys Brine were killed when their horse and buggy was struck by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul train No 72 near West Street four miles southwest of Freeport. The trio had been returning from Silver Creek township after visiting district school directors. The crash caused immediate deaths and left the city in mourning with inquests held for the victims and details ongoing about the crew and investigation.
Coroner Peck and the jury members traveled to the incident site this afternoon but did not stay to take testimonies. The report notes publication in today's issue, with several named officials present during the visit.
In New Orleans on August 1 special reports note only three of five new fever cases above Canal Street. Dr F H White of the Marine Hospital Service declares freight cannot carry yellow fever infection. Dr Lebaron at Lumberton, Miss reports a false claim that five Italians were shot by a guard.
Moody arrived at Oyster Bay to confer with the president on cases shifted from the agricultural department. He is examining the cotton report and nitro culture scandals as part of his inquiries.
Mrs. Fred Schneider, 18, wife of a merchant, committed suicide by leaping into the St Joseph river at midnight in the sight of several hundred resorters. Domestic trouble was given as the cause.
Telegraphers employed by the Great Northern railway on the Wilmar North Dakota Fergus Falls and Breckenridge Minnesota divisions struck today over wage scale terms offered by the company.
Closing board prices show September wheat at 4.34, corn at 4.34, oats 2.75, lard 7, ribs 5.50. Union stock yards reports cattle 1,500 steady, hogs 11,000 up 4 to 10, hogs mixed, sheep 15,000 strong with 3.75 to 4.90. Real estate transfers note Katherine Payne selling lot 18 block 2 Lincoln boulevard subdivision to Hiver Pulscher for 1,100.
From the Own Correspondent at Harlem Corners: Mrs Henry Neushwander and children visit Chicago relatives. local farmers fear night marauders as grain and poultry losses rise. Rev Gilbert preaches at Damascus. funerals for Mrs Joseph Crotzer and James Hetherton held. several locals make calls and business visits. Advertisements pitch Hollister’s Mountain cures and a shoe sale at a local store.
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