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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
1
The Illinois Central Railway guards their workers watches and hires a high priced expert to maintain them. The store offers an immense line of watches at all prices and asserts no better stock at lower prices exists locally. A visit will prove the claim.
Five new houses nearing completion in the Third ward are offered by O F Hildreth. Locations suit factory or railroad workers. Prices and favorable terms available. small cash payment with monthly balance buys any one. Act quickly.
King Haakon turned thirty four today and Norwegians marked the day as a general holiday in Christiana. Business paused and flags flew as the public joined festivities. Congratulatory telegrams arrived from King Edward, King Frederick of Denmark, and other European rulers.
Great Falls Montana August 3 The Electrolytic Smelting Boston and Montana company closed down last evening due to a strike by the smeltermen. Six thousand men are directly or indirectly affected. These smelters are among the largest in the world.
Milan on August 3 reports a fire at the International exposition causing nearly 2.5 million dollars in damage. The decorative arts and architecture sections of Italy and Hungary were completely destroyed.
Washington August 3 special W Miller assistant foreman in the bindery of the government printing office was dismissed from government service.
William H. Belcher, once mayor of Paterson New Jersey, was sentenced today to twelve years’ imprisonment after absconding a year earlier.
Partly cloudy tonight in Chicago with sun rising at 4 54 a m and setting at 7 17 p m.
Daily market report from Chicago dated August 3 lists closing quotations for Sept. wheat at 73.34, Sept. corn 49.54, Sept. oats 31.1 cents, Sept. pork 16.97 dollars, Sept. lard 8.87 to 8.90, Sept. ribs 9.15. Union Stock Yards market shows cattle at 16,000 head, strong. beeves 3.75 to 6.60, cows and heifers 1.25 to 5.30, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.20, hogs 12,000 head, strong to 5 higher, mixed butchers 36.15 to 46.65, good heavy 6.10 to 6.50, rough heavy 6.00 to 6.10, bulk sales 6.20 to 6.45, sheep 5,000 head, steady 3.15 to 5.25.
Director T W Davis is away five weeks in Canada, so chorus practice is canceled tonight. Dr Shelp will direct August music, bringing a well regarded church music background to the interim. A double quartet likely leads singing Sunday next.
A Freeport young woman named A Good Walker spent several weeks at Delavan Lake and walked around the lake, a 15 mile distance, between 6 am and noon. The feat is noted as a remarkable constitutional, with doubt expressed that many can match the record.
Edward Bauch a tool maker at Central shops is laid up with a severely sprained wrist from an on the job accident. Mrs S J Leath who has been ill at Globe hospital is reported to be rapidly improving.
The First Presbyterian Sunday school picnic is held this afternoon at Globe Park. The event gathers families for a casual outing with games and fellowship.
A fragmentary listing notes a bint to Che barbeys and a Fine Durber coat for TV, with a price of $1.00 at the Kh. & W. reference to page 8-326.
Illinois voters face a dense primary law with heavy penalties for offenses from betting to illegal voting. Polls open 7 AM to 5 PM tomorrow with a Saturday voting feature new to the day. county conventions and candidate outreach fill the week as farmers and workers balance work with voting.
Frank O Lowden of Ogle county is listed on the Republican primary ballot as a congress candidate. He is well known in Freeport and Stephenson county where he spoke at the Business Men's banquet and at a Soldiers reunion. Backers say he has supported local enterprises and purchased supplies from Freeport merchants, gaining broad community support while his opponents criticize him. He aims to prove a creditable record for the historic district in Congress despite opposition’s campaign against him.
Mrs. Patrick Reedy of Benton street was seriously injured when a buggy wheel detached and she fell onto Adams street near Carroll. She has been unconscious since the accident and doctors fear skull fracture. Reedy, a fireman’s wife active in St Marys parish, was taken to Alder man McGovern’s house for care. recovery remains uncertain as of press time.
The board of education meets tonight and the Excelsior lodge of Masons will not meet. Charles Langenstein has joined A. O. Beat grocery. A Highland park merry-go-round arrived and will be ready for passengers tomorrow. A special Ladies Auxiliary Y M O A meeting is set for Saturday at 3 PM. RBPA Baptist socials begin this week with an excellent program planned.
In St Petersburg crowds fill streets as troops guard public buildings. Rumor claims Premier Stolypin resigned after negotiating cabinet reforms. authorities reinforce patrols, arrests rise, and Stolypin reportedly heads to Petersburg to resign. Finnish railway, Viborg coast occupied. general strike to begin tomorrow noon. clashes reported in Narva suburb. Sveaborg fortress in government hands. mutiny among artillerymen near Warsaw.
Locust to Pine alley between Elk and Pleasant streets has divided officials and residents over closing or keeping it open. Alleged misalignment favors Boekemeier’s land. Boekemeier barricaded the alley and his fence was torn down by Chief Sweeney and Assistant Silk. Court action may be needed to settle land rights and street curb positioning.
The Freeport Trades and Labor Council will hold a regular meeting at the Trades and Labor hall this evening.
A subscriber writes that Republican candidate Thomas Shaffer was born on a farm in Union County Pennsylvania. He cast his first vote in a report, never missed a primary or an election, and never accepted a dollar for services. Two and a half years ago a serious misfortune prompted his candidacy. supporters are urged to help gain the nomination.
Men's muslin night robes described as fine quality offered for 7c at the EB store. The note emphasizes affordable sleepwear and a sale highlight with emphasis on price.
A fragmented note extols land as the only safe investment in the country and praises Canadian lands as the best. It mentions accompanying a man named Kim Clement for those wishing to go to Canada, calling Canada famous in the area and referencing a prospective buyer.
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