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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
The text promotes a store handling watches for the Illinois Central Ry division, noting they employ a high priced expert and offer a wide range of watches at all prices. It invites a visit to prove the claim of superior stock and low prices.
The Associated Press disclaims any knowledge or motive beyond public interest in a July dispatch about Cleveland street railways. It says reports that Mayor Tom L. Johnson had financial ties to Forest City were unwarranted and untrue. Johnson had advocated municipal ownership to lower fares.
Detroit August 2 Special delegates at the Democratic state convention discussed three possible gubernatorial candidates: Charles H. Kimmorle Cassopolis Stanley E. Parkpill Owosso and James W. Helm Adrian. Other state ticket candidates drew little discussion.
Minot North Dakota August 2 William Jennings Bryan receives unanimous endorsement for president from the Democratic state convention.
Chicago special report notes Sinoia Fair scheduled for tonight with sunrise at 4 63 a m and sunset at 7 18 p m, reflecting the day’s long summer hours and local event timing.
Closing Board of Trade quotations show Sept wheat 7 37, Sept corn 49 1/2, Sept oats 30 , Sept pork 16.65, Sept lard 88.87, Sept ribs 9.07. Union stock yards prices: cattle 5,000 strong. beef cattle 3.75 6.40. cows-heifers 1.25 5.30. stockers-feeders 2.60 4.25. hogs 17,000 weak to lower. mixed butchers 6.10 6.55. good heavy 6.10 6.52. rough heavy 5.85 6.00. light 6.6 6.72. bale sales 6.25 6.40. sheep 12,000 steady 3.10 5.30.
The Women’s Society of the First Baptist Church plans an unpvihly missionary meeting in the church parlors on Friday August 3 at o'clock p.m. Chapters 2 8 and 4 of Daybreak in the Dark Continent will be studied with outlines and discussions led by Mrs. Wentz and Mrs. Russell. Mrs. McNeal will report the latest foreign news and special music will be provided. All ladies of the congregation are urged to attend and bring friends.
Federal grand jury member J. W. Van Dyke of Freeport has been selected for the Chicago federal grand jury that will investigate the Standard Oil Company case.
A brief classified style note touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as essential for grooming and future appearance. It advertises Tea or Tablets at 385 cents and is attributed to JOSEPH HAMMER? (implied signer).
Mutiny reports from Cronstadt Sveaborg and Helsingfors create alarm as officials claim the Baltic squadron not in rebel hands. Mutineers seize Fort Constantine then withdraw after heavy fighting. sailors soldiers and miners are reported killed or wounded. A general strike is ordered with railways and factories to prepare amid conflicting dispatches from St Petersburg and London.
The West Freeport village board meets this evening with Emil Switz of Oneco and Charles Fess of Buckeye presenting at the board of review. Schoeffel & Brokhausen demo Alpha New England salad dressing inviting all ladies. Freeport Aerie of Eagles also meets tonight though notices list Aug 6 as the date. Primary department teachers of Second Presbyterian Church hosted children from 2 to oclock in church parlors. Mr. Collins, a national Socialist organizer, speaks tomorrow night at Freeport after addressing prior audiences.
Charles Horsley injured at Dubuque is improving as rapidly as can be expected Albert Schuneman who had his legs cut off in the Central yards game time ago will be removed from St Francis Hospital tomorrow to his home near Savanna T J Leonhart at the Stover plant received steel particles in his left eye and will be unable to work for several days Edward Burkhart with a left foot amputated at St Francis hospital for blood poisoning has improved enough to go home today
Hand worn soles and rubber heels described for comfort. Footwear priced at $1.40 at the E.G store, listing location 89085.
A free exhibition by the Alexander and Alexander team at Highland Park claimed a successful jail trick. In front of a large crowd, Alexander escaped from a cell and vanished doors, followed by Mrs. Alexander’s handcuffed escape, with police keys retained and no force used. The act impressed observers and is expected to draw bigger crowds.
City officials debated danger as Freeport Railway Lights and Power Co began stringing a large uninsulated feed wire along Stephenson Street to Highland Park. The company argues the line is not dangerous and offered to insulate if proven otherwise. The wire runs on trolley posts to Walnut Street, placed mid street to avoid tree damage.
The P S of St Johns church held a regular meeting in church parlors with many members present. It was decided to sponsor a boat ride up the river on the third Wednesday in August with two boats engaged and departures at 7 30 p m from the dock.
Malicious individuals are tearing down posted game laws around the city. Deputy Game Warden Al. Reiger and Chief of Police Sweeney stock extra copies and will distribute them to interested residents.
William Herbig remains in the county jail awaiting grand jury action on a larceny charge. Multiple attempts to secure bondsmen have failed, leaving his release pending further proceedings.
Fire department responded at 11 46 this morning to extinguish a blaze at the Welsh residence 9 Dexter street caused by a gasoline stove explosion. Very little damage resulted.
A group of Illinois Central railroad employees left the city at 7:30 this morning on a special train bound for Shooting Park in Dubuque to spend the day picnicking.
Joe Anderson of Forreston was released from custody after a grand jury indictment for swindling several Freeport merchants. His bond of 300 dollars was supplied yesterday, ending his brief detention.
George Winters assessor for the town of Waddamg and his acn ac08 transacted business in the city today.
Delegates to state congressional senatorial and county conventions will be voted at the primaries next Saturday. The Republicans present long lists of nominees by district, including Henry Richart A C Ebel in State. Harrison Raymer William Meinert William Lawyer in Congressional. Henry Fiene William Bailey William Butterfield F W Clingman in Senatorial. and numerous names for the county lines such as Waddams A S Bechtold William Lobdel William Lerner T H Crissinger George Hulbert among others.
The notice touts land as the safest investment and promotes William Clement as the man who made Canada famous locally. It invites prospective land buyers to meet weekly on Tuesdays, with contact details and ad copy typical of a small-town newspaper advertising blurb.
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