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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1905

Page

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Strike Anticipated Negotiations Prove Futile

Striking telegraphers on the Great Northern Northern Pacific lines have been ordered by the Order of Railway Telegraphers after wage demands and a Sunday rule dispute. President James J Hill is urged to intervene, with lockouts and ultimata shaping the impasse in Chicago to St Paul. Company claims wages are fair yet payrolls show higher rates and five years of increases.

St. Paul, Minn Great, Northern Northern Pacific Railways Lerturi St. Pan Great Northern Dind Northern Une Eific Railways Miananger Horn Northern Pacific Saime Z. J. Hill New York Perlinim Railways Torta Order of Railway Telegraphers Great Northern Railways United States Liluerind San Pranedsea Massey Stargreve Methodist Episcopal Ehnyeh South Nashville Tern Motorview Snd Colwmitins Go Daye Mudad Karea Tumen Fagin Iron Works Jersey City Swift & Co St. Joseph

Strike of Thack Men Strikes Denver Railroad Employees

In Denver on August 2 with approval of John T. Wilson, the International Brotherhood of Maine tenance of Way Emploves orders all track and water service workers on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad who are members to strike at 6 oclock p.m. today. Some 2,000 employees are affected as the union seeks wage gains including increases for section foremen and workers, and seeks reinstatement of foremen dismissed for alleged preearthhood activity.

Denver John T. Wilson International Brotherhood of Mainetenance of Way Joinst Protective Board Brotherhood of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Vio Grande Union His

Open Shop Emerges as Chicago Strike Ends

Four thousand striking workers in Chicago return to work after a peace proclamation by the workers’ association and Teamsters. Employers assign delivery to specific drivers, and union buttons are hidden at work sites. About 1,200 of 4,000 strikers find new jobs, and express firms report no reinstatements.

Button Chicago Aue Bu Players’ Association Teamsters Wort Liaiber Wnton

Illinois and Yellow Jack Fever Controversy in Illinois

A fragmentary report discusses Illinois officials led by Albright and state health leaders assessing yellow fever in Memphis and the South. It notes no quarantine planned yet, but mentions precautions and travel restrictions debated amid ongoing disease concerns.

Memphis Minin Tie Lenard Tinneis Albright Lina Learth Janes Thois State Board of Hettie de Whiel Perseus Paviatt Speetion Service Af Cult

Odd Fellows Directors Accused Of Fraud In Insurance Society

In Philadelphia on August 2 a suit filed in common pleas court by Tony F. Walton, receiver, charges five Odd Fellows Multi Life Insurance Society of Pennsylvania directors with wrecking the concern. He accuses them of transferring 60,000 from the treasury to Mutual Life Insurance of Pennsylvania and personally collecting 9,600 on Odd Fellow policies. The receiver says the society filed last March and asks the court to compel the five directors and ten others to return 110,000 allegedly fraudulently taken.

Philadelphl Common Pleas Court The Odd Fellows’ Multi Life Insurance Society of Pennsybuiille Aire Tony F. Walton Efe Areeuses Treasury Mutual Gite Insurance Company of Pennsylvania

Linevitch Says His Army Is Not Surrounded

General Linevitch telegraphs from St. Petersburg denying reports that his army is surrounded. He claims troops are not in danger, morale is high, and the force is ready for any task despite attempts by the Japanese to approach.

St. Petersburg Linevitch Percy Flo Hanks

Delivera tp Roosevelt Letter and Royal Marriage Note

Aug. 2 Moekhorn reports Charles Graves, United States minister, delivered to Count Cyidenstolpe, foreign affairs minister, a letter from President Roosevelt congratulating on the marriage of King Oscar’s Ogmundsen and Prince CisGiyus Adolphus to Princess Margaret of Coumiurzlit.

Roosevelt Moekhorn Charles [L Graves United States Count Cyidenstolpe Foreign Affairs Roosevelt Swittugrigptt Osco Ogmundsen CisGiyus Adolphus Margaret of

Loss of small skiff on Swan River near Tiurting

Five miles north of Yeornn in Case county a small skiff capsized causing the loss of lour Tives. Alleged allies named Edith ehener Goldie Tietenor Prorete Tieheror and Max. It ME Pogue, sethens of thatt portion of county.

Tralutt Swan River Yeornn Case County Figestron Portiates Edith Ehener Goldie Tietenor Prorete Tieheror Max Pogue Sethens

Notable Judge Oversees State Route Conspiracy Trial

A long-serving judge presided over the Star Route Trials and earlier Cheyste prane court cases in the District at Cullynis Hit. He oversaw numerous important trials in his tenure, including the State Route conspiracy case involving the Dost bebe Heine Car.

Cheyste Prane Cullynis

Cyclone Tholite Hits Towns Across Mexico

Fragmented OCR reads of a cyclone report describe Tholite affecting towns in Homumont and Mex with mention of a heavy event. The text notes a storm isolating an area and a person named Bess impacted by the weather distress.

Bess Tava

Scores on the Ball Fields

Baseball league scores from RL Lewis Houston to St. Louis and Cincinnati. Detailing games: New York 10 over Cincinnati, Chicago 7 in Chicago, Washington 5 Philadelphia 0, Chicago 4 rain, New York 2 3 rain, Louisville 6 Kansas City, Toledo 3 Minneapolis 5, Des Moines 2 Denver 0, Sioux City 2 Pueblo 1, St Joseph Hain times.

Chien Ruge Lewis Hoston St. Louis Cincinnati New York Chicapie Mhidel Chicago Ameren Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Louisville Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Western Des Moines Denver Sioux City Pueblo St. Joseph Hain

Yellow fever outbreak and cross-state tensions flare

Reports from Baton Rouge describe escalating hostilities as Mississippi and Louisiana fleets enforce quarantines along river and coast. Governor Blan chord demands action. A federal dispute looms over oyster grounds and jurisdiction while fever cases rise across New Orleans and surrounding parishes.

Quarantine Regulator Clash Sparks River Blockade

Ambiguous dispatches describe Mississippi quarantine guards patrolling waters off Louisiana to stop ships from landing. Governor Blanchard seeks reinforcements as tensions rise over river access and trade restrictions amid a dispute about authority and naval channels.

Hasselet Cearl Tre Chiat Mississipyel Lake Borgia

Lawless mob at Chicago riot clashes with detectives

A violent mob in South Chicago confronted detectives from Lake Shore and Michigan, arresting Charles Prae for riding on a tram. Detectives fired revolvers as bricks and stones struck officers and bystanders. Injuries include Richard Williams shot, Mrs. Minuit Foley struck, and Charles Brecht hit. The crowd besieged a railway station, shattering windows in a bid to reach the officers.

Chicago Lake Shore Michiel Ratirend Tly Charles 5 Prae Sam Tritty Hte Richard Williams Minuit Foley Minrile Foley Minma Foley Gowd Charles Brecht Pheodore Druiggel Woh Franc Wis

Alliance Man in Trouble in Aug hearing

John C. Hanley publisher of the Alliance Advocate is arrested by United States Marshal Gaim Shin on a charge of using the mails to defraud. Advertising material claimed the Consolidated Farm and Ranch company owned Montana Co-Operative Lumber property, a false statement. Hearing set for Aug 12. Also, steps toward forming a united national union of butchers were taken as rival associations wind up their affairs.

Staun John C. Hanley Aliance Advocate West Partners’ Alliance Hais United States Masti Gaimshin Consolidated Farm and Ranch Onley Montana Co-Operative Lanmeh Company Tis Mich United National Union of Butchers Master Butchers' Association of America Menat Dealers’ Asseciation Mieh Mach Association United Association

General Carnahan in Lying

Major General James S. Carmina, commander in chief of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, is dying at his home in this city. The report states he has been ill for weeks and his condition is critical.

Carnahan Janes S. Carmina Knights of Pythias Ivs Wiy

Uncertain Engagement Denied Amid Broad News Clippings

A broad outline reports denials of Miss Charlys Dedeon and Diane He Wyde engagement by Miss Deacon's Council. It notes the Verondhipe dust Pewits Leet Annual group meeting in Louisville and mentions various local figures. Reports cover suspensions, labor wage changes, a birth at Mary Andersons, and multiple regional incidents from churches to fires.

Charlys Dedeon Diane He Wyde Miss Deacon Wisconsi Conference Revert Din Louisville Img. Ao

Meeting a Time One Majority Is Short One Man

Springfield aldermen clash with Mayor Devereux over a Sunday liquor sale and assault case. Alderman Al Ricketts is absent amid suspensions and threats of firing, as the mob and crowd outside City Hall signal tension and potential further action.

Ricketts

Grand jury to hear case of Moebus in Cross shooting

Bloomington dispatch reports the grand jury will consider the case of Moebus the youth who shot Harold Cross of Chicago during a game. The jury heard testimony that Moebus showed the gun prior to the shooting and knew it was loaded. Bail set at 1000 provided by the boy's father.

Ricketts Croth Allyn McCreery Hawkins Neuman Bloomington Eccrone Red Moebus Harold Cross Chicago Vie Moebus

Rockefeller attack widens rift in New York politics

The article reports on a heated exchange in New York City as Governor Lafollette and Rockefeller defenders denounce attacks by Mrs. Lilouettes and others. McArthur defends Rockefeller, calling him a humanitarian and industrial pioneer while condemning lawlessness and personal vilification in the Baptist circles.

Mwepuat Brenehier Dalgettgovernor John D. Kogkefellaty Sprineiens Stuart Medviihur New York Putilles Cigvernor Lefense Rockefeller Ttr McAriiur Jol D. Korkefelion Aoman Dovermar Lilouettes Rockeretter Lafotette Pyyenthy Din

Player Attacks Umpire After Baseball Game

Umpire McCarthy was accosted by Donahue near the dressing room after an American League game in Philadelphia on August 2. Donahue threatened the umpire and accused him of bias, McCarthy dropped his mask and a scuffle ensued before police intervened.

Philadelphia McCarthy Donahue

Municipal Ownership Debate At Providence Meeting

Mayor Dunne of Chicago spoke at Infantry hall at a mass meeting by the Municipal League of this city on Municipal Ownership. A Avanston council refused funds to buy bloodhounds to track hold-up men. The United States will send a representative to the Moroccan reforms conference in Tangier.

Mississippi Supreme Court of the United States Haavtag Lonikinna Daa Orig Dehaisteier Villetine Parish Pavish Stade Poe Cistrhea Polit Alsense Solange New Orleans Utilities Deverens Viva Voce Aldermin Hay Dunne Providence R. L. Ave Rilward FR. Dane Chicago Infantry Hall Municipal League Avanston Uncle Sam Tangier Morocco United States Foreign Office

Weather forecast snapshot across states with winds and showers

The forecast covers Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with fair conditions in parts, showers in extreme northwest Illinois and western Iowa. Winds are fresh easterly to northeast, shifting to east in Michigan and from east to south east in Wisconsin and Iowa.

Llinais Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Markets and livestock quotes from Chicago and Buffalo listings

The report shows Chicago Edge stock receipts and varied pricing for hogs, cattle, sheep, and calves with mixed and heavy packing lots. Buffalo area quotes from Dunning Stevens list hogs, sheep and lambs with prices for yorkers, pigs, yearlings, wethers, ewes, and calves, noting a generally dull and lower market.

Chicago Talis Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission East Biffalo N. Y

Herpicide Promises to Cure Dandruff and Boost Hair

An advertisement touts Newbrto’s Herpicide as the germ destroyer for dandruff and a hair dressing for regular use. It warns against weaker imitators and offers orders via stamps to The Hermicide Co. Detroit with Joseph Emmert as Special Agent.

Newbrto The Hermicide Co Detroit Joseph Emmert

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