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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1905

Page

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Navy brigade ready on Louisiana Mississippi border

New Orleans reports Gov Blanchard ordered a naval brigade under arms to the Louisiana Mississippi boundary. Commander Bostick sent Majestic and other vessels with about fifty men toward the border while sheriffs receive orders to arrest armed boats and present evidence to grand juries. Officials expect no serious clash and hope Mississippi governor Vardaman will enforce non trespass instructions.

New Orleans Mississippi Louisiain Rinnehunt J. W. Bostik Bostick Majestic Biya St. John Naval Brigade Muamny Wen Wold Rigolets Louisiana Sheriffa Blanchard Mississippi Guards St. Bernard Plaquemines Orleans Tovishinn Vardaman

Fever Epidemic Report Shows Daily New Cases Rise

The yellow fever bulletin through 6 p m tallies 54 new cases, 432 overall, 84 deaths, and 12 new foci, the largest single day total to date. Officials warn of secondary infections while praising the continued scientific containment effort. Notable cases include a reluctant Italian patient, a chair-bound diner amid a meal, and a French businessman. tragic deaths follow. A couple on St Ann Street, once near the infected area, also succumbed. Shreveport reports news from Bar-

Wight Elven Talibs Almeric¢o Sparilley St. Ann Street Shreveport Bar

Chienga Detention Update Signals Release Soon

Fragmentary lines report a detainee in Chienga near release within days. The note references a limited, specified detention status and imminent administrative action, with unclear surrounding context but suggesting progress toward freedom or transfer.

STRIKE OF THE TELEGRAPHERS ON NORTHERN RAILWAYS

The second day of the telegraphers strike on the Geet Northern and Northern Tractile railways ends with claims the strike is ready to end. Railroads stay close to schedule though North Coast Limited delay on the Northern Pacific. Freight service disrupted but officers report a potential return to work by North Dakota operators. substitutes are deployed as crews arrive.

St. Pan Northern and Northern Tractile St. Vandenthine North Coast Pheitie Great Northern North Dakota

De Witte Views New York in Daylong Auto Tour

New York welcomed Count de Witte who spent several hours touring the city by car. He rode along the Riverside Drive and explored districts of the Lower East Side where many countrymen live. The Russian plenipotentiary attended the stock exchange unrecognized on the floor and observed from the visitors gallery. De S, acting for the president, relayed to Baron Rosen and Taksahira the formal program for presenting the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries.

New York L—M. de Witte Riverside Drive West Side Lower East Side Stock Exchange Third Assaistant Deiree Baron Rosen Ambbassador Taksahira

Milwaukee Tobacco Trust Investigation Heads to Roosevelt

MA Muhse, a high official in the Bureau of Corporations, Department of Commerce and Labor, quietly gathered Milwaukee tobacco business data. He will report findings on competition, prices, cost of production, and distribution methods directly to President Roosevelt after the investigation concludes.

Milwaukee the Sentinel CL Muhse Washington Bureau of Corporations Department of Commerce and Labor Tobacco Trust The Cay Roosevelt

Editor Criawell Dies Under a Train in New York

The editor of a weekly paper, recently arrested on criminal libel charges, was killed by an express train. Officials question whether accident or foul play was involved. The incident follows his earlier censure of Representative Lange Worth over introducing Rhinock to Miss Roosevelt, for which Criswell apologized.

Criawell New York Trobert W. Cris Swell Covington Lange Worth Rhinock Roosevelt Criswell

Ombated''s Job To Be Permanent

Vietcar T. Ohmsted, named assistant statistician to succeed Edwin S. Holts, will become a permanent member of the estimating board. Three killed by foul gunfire near the city as a Well-claiming accident ends fatally for an elderly worker. two injured in the incident.

Olmated Washington Vietcar T. Ohmsted Edwin Holts

King Edwari Kaiser Meeting Report In News

Report notes a meeting between Magerar Willi and Ries Baawared is carried but details are uncertain. Press coverage treats the event as probably true though confirmation is unclear.

King Edwari Kaiser Varlin Adie Magerar

Scores On The Ball Fields Summary Of Regional Games

Reports show multiple league and association results across cities including Pittsburg New York Chicago Philadelphia St Louis New York Boston Cleveland Milwaukee Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis Des Moines Omaha St Joseph Denver and others. Scoring tallies include Pittsburgh 4 Wheat Cinehimatt rook lyn 4 and Philadelphia 8 New York 5 plus Des Moines 2 Sioux City 0 and Omaha 3 0 with various second games noted.

Chile Atte Midwaukee Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Calimbuas Toledo J. Unil Indianapolis Kansas City Western Des Moines Sioux City Kioux City Omaha Pueblo St Joseph Denver St. Joseph

END OF THE SOO FETE CELEBRATES TRANSPORT TIES

The fifth anniversary fete marked the opening of Sault Ste Marie canal and locks with speeches from Vic President Puirhinkes and Governor Wir ney among others. The event stressed Canada United States trade links, mutual interests, and the role of commerce in lifting civilization and cross border cooperation.

Sault Ato. Marin Sito Sault Ste, Madeahi Are Priniaeat Vic Puirhinkes Heiale Athe Cuumadai Government Park Witthell

Canadians Seek Unity In Trade And Peace Policy

A Canadian parliamentary discussion centers on fostering harmony with the United States through joint trade policy and peaceful collaboration. Speakers, including Senator Tarrows, urge a shared approach to cross border issues while delegates debate regulatory reforms for shipping and tariffs. The convention ends with a vote on constitutional changes and a referral of the matter to state and provincial jurisdictions.

Rosten Order of Porvesters Daternationial Fuvor Ue Ebunge Esslin

Police Clash With Gambler Ring On Lake Traverse

Chicago police chief announced a sharp crackdown on a floating pool room scheme aimed at skirting the law. Investigators mapped a plan to lure bettors aboard the City of Traverse and a supporting boat to Lake Michigan near South Chicago where officers blocked the shore to prevent arrests as the excursionists prepared to land.

Chicago Ate Michigan Collins Traverse Gam Tadtata Ninety-second Street Calumet South Collings Eagle

Eagle steams toward lake evading Chicago police chase

A harbor pursuit ends as the Eagle with 200 men circles the South Chicago entrance. The bridge opens, allowing the craft to shove through and flee toward Indiana. Police fail to stop the escape as the crowd disperses to Chicago suburbs. Captured riders from Traverse City are said to be limited by wireless signals hindering evidence.

Chicago Yosemite Indiana Kidiwaa Arbor Chlange South Chicago Traverse Ane Ohi Magly

Refugee invitation and railway strike news from 19th century reports

The Knoxville city board of death Knoxvedias invites all fever refugees to locate within its gates noting past yellow fever cures at altitude. A strike by members of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Kanplores tied to the Rio Grande railroad was not interfering with track operations. Minneapolis adopts the Spencerian script after abolishing vertical handwriting following nationwide trials.

Refugeus Knoxville Knoaxville Penn Knoxvedias Tsar Frackmien Fain Dever See On Hinds Jonver and Rio Grande International Brotherhood of Malntense Kanplores

Death of Gen Carnahan in Indianapolis

General James R Carnahan senior general of the Uniform Bank Entetita of Pythias died at his home in Indianapolis after a two week illness He was born November 18 1844 in Payton Ind He joined Gen Lew Wallaces corps before the Civil War and served in the Fifty sixth Indiana regiment Later he practiced law in Lafayette He founded the Uniform Bank and was its first major general He was past department commander of the G A R and a candidate for national commander The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm under the Uniform Bank Knights of Wything auspices President Roosevelt hosted a notable list at Sagamore Hill including Sir Mortimer Durand and ambassadors and commissioners

Indianapolia James R. Carnathan Uniform Bank Entetita Pythias Janes BR. Carnalucai Payton Ind Crawfordsville Lew Wallace

Hold Robbery by Black Thage in Des Moines

Two negro robbers entered contractor J Roberts office in the business district shortly after 2 p m with pedestrians nearby and robbed him of 415 in cash and more than 700 in checks he was making out to pay his men. Sultan Has Changed His Mind Paris Aug 4 Information from Ire reaching officials shows the sultan of Morocco who first proposed an international conference now fears discussion among powers will dismember his empire and wants the conference called off.

Thage Des Moines J. Roberts Paris Ire Morocco

Slavic man shoots woman near Donora home

In Donora Pennsylvania on August 4 Julia Kajoum was shot dead in her doorway by Nitna Seyegar a Slav reportedly her former sweetheart. Seyegar fled the scene and remains at large.

Daastard Donora Julia Kajoum Nitna Seyegar Seyegar

Reform of the Voting Lists in Philadelphia

City employees under Mayor Weaver’s jurisdiction are ordered to examine voting lists in their divisions and report all names illegally listed as qualified voters.

Philadelphia Weaver Ar Onge

Cohen in Contempt in Bankruptcy Case Controversy

In Springfield Aug 4 Judge Timphrey of the United States district court ordered Jacob Cohen a Jacksonsville junk dealer held to account for 550,058 he deposited in Chicago and Terre Haute banks and drew out. He must turn this amount over to Trustee DU. J. George by 10 am next Tuesday or face contempt. Cohen’s bankruptcy showed 208,327 assets and 103,066 debts but he claimed losses at gambling houses in Chicago and Terre Haute. He had transferred real estate valued at 50,000 to his wife and two relatives amid unsubstantiated claims of advances. Republican politicians travel to Springfield. retirement rumors circulate about state attorneys general aides.

Springfield Timphrey United States District Court Jacob Cohen Jacksonvilla Jacksonville National Bank Cohen DU. J. George Chicago Terres Haute Ind Colon Tucksonville Benjamin Mra. Laskowiski la Salle Deneen Cntier Charles P. Hitch Cuiom

Contest for Boys and Girls at Paris Institute

Paris August boys and girls contest announced to occur during the annual farmers institute this winter. The corn event uses ten ears per exhibitor with expert scoring and prizes for closest match. Girls bake a loaf under institute provisions with housewife judges awarding prizes.

Paris Edgar County Farmers' Institute

Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade Quoted

Quotations show open high and low for Sept and other months across corn oats and soybeans with slight shifts. Live stock prices in Chicago demand vary from hogs and cattle to sheep with bids ranging from a few dollars to a premium for prime and heavy lots.

Chicago Board of Trade B&w Chicago East Buffalo Dunning, & Stevens Live Stock Commission

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