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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
5
Ex excursion tickets will be sold August 13 and 18 with favorable return limits on account of various meetings. Apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry. 7-20dwtd.
Third Assistant Secretary of State Petree arranged the Portsmouth peace conference and left his card with Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries. Japanese minister Sato said both commissions are animated with peaceful impulses and peace may result. The president met British Ambassador Durand and US diplomats to discuss the Russia Japan situation and prospects for peace.
In St Paul on August 3 special reports say Great Northern and Northern Pacific offices show diminishing difficulties. Railroad telegraphers claim the roads lack operators, delaying passenger trains and paralyzing freight traffic.
Sault Ste Marie Mich Aug 3 special commemoration exercises in the government park beside the ship canal marked the second day of the semicentennial celebration for the opening of St Marys ship canal. Vice President CG W Fairbanks delivered the feature address.
Manager Horn of the Northern Pacific today denied there was a collision on the line last night due to the telegraphers strike. He said there is no tie up of trains and in a few days people may not know a strike is affecting the lines.
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train wrecked eight miles from Johnstown Pennsylvania on July 3 injuring two women fatally and leaving about a half dozen others seriously hurt.
Aug 8 Wokio special reports Russian troops are bolstering positions south of the Yumen river in northern Korea. Estimated force around twenty three thousand troops.
London reports a revived rumor that Emperor William may meet King Edward during Edward's forthcoming trip to Marienbad. The speculation centers on a potential high level informal encounter between the two monarchs.
The German imperial yacht with Emperor William aboard sailed today from Copenhagen for Pomerania.
General Jaimes R. B. Carnahan, noted as the funeral flag bearer for the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, has died in Indianapolis on August 3. The report notes his long service and prominent role in the fraternity.
Closing board of trade prices show September wheat at brig 54, September corn hs 0, September oats 28, and September pork with lard at 7.40. Union stock yards reports cattle 7,000 steady with ranges 5.90 to 5.10, hogs 25,000 down 10 to 6, with mixed butchers 5.50 to 6.25, heavy weights 6.00 to 6.50, sheep 16,000 steady from 4.00 to 4.35.
New Orleans reports increased deaths and cases across the South yet shows hopeful improvement as Mississippi and Louisiana authorities coordinate. Gov Blanchard orders naval brigade to patrol the Louisiana canal amid the evolving outbreak and efforts to control it.
An east bound Missouri Pacific passenger train was wrecked at Pleasant Hill when struck by a light engine. Engineer Berry of Sedalia suffered mortal injuries and Engineer Raymond endured painful injuries.
Washington Aug 8 Special Major William Williams European agent of the treasury department at Paris has been recalled. His work is said to be unsatisfactory to the pottery interests of the United States.
Explosion in dynamite factory at Mingo Hollow Esopus township Kingston reports six men killed and several others injured this afternoon. Authorities are investigating the blast and its cause.
Chicago forecast says part cloudy conditions with local showers tonight and Friday. Mild temperatures expected with possible thundershowers in isolated spots east of the city. Authorities urge residents to carry rain gear and monitor updates.
Coroner works to identify a young man killed in the Wallace yards last Sunday morning. A job seeker matching the description visited Lena Star offering a description, but two Monroe visitors could not confirm identity after seeing his photo. Dr. Peck sent a telegram and photo to Jola police, suggesting the boy may be from that town. no reply yet.
Women called the patrol wagon after a loud commotion on West Street. Police found the noise stemmed from a sick dog in weeds, not from a man. No arrests or charges were made.
Police await instruction after Honora Nolan a fifteen year old from East Freeport is located with a man unknown to locals. Captain Silk says the man is a 33 year old stranger in Freeport. Parents notified as authorities plan next steps. Also an advertisement for Dr King s New Life Pills at 25c at Joseph Emmert s drug store.
At Salt's Innovation Soda Fountain 101 Stephenson St a great clearing sale offers 25 percent off tan and canvas shoes from regular prices WM. 0. Wright & Co. dates 7-31 lw.
Winslow welcomed Stephenson county veterans on a grand reunion day with a special train from Freeport, a large parade, badges, and a hearty community dinner. The meeting chose Winslow as next year’s host by unanimous vote while Gen. John C. Smith delivered the principal address. Olivers reelected. The article notes Winslow’s growth, a blue label cheese plant by Karl Karlen, and a Poln baseball setback in a tied game.
Local items report Frank Mitchell and Deputy Marshal Mack visiting Chicago on business. Miss Lena Smith and Miss Fmina Piederit are in Chicago. Alberta Monahan visits from Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lee guests of local Kleckners. Parish events include a Baptist mission study, St Pius hall fundraiser, and a boating party by the James Schofield Bible class. An appendectomy case at St Francis Hospital is noted.
A surprise party was given for William Seitz of Center street. Dandeck's orchestra provided music, guests played games and shared stories. Refreshments were served and Seitz received several gifts.
Fragmentary notice offers two furnished rooms for housekeeping use at a residence near Stephensun street and a fountain pen, with a reward mentioned. Contact details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
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