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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1906

Page

6

OMINOUS UNREST IN ARMY AND NAVY NEAR AT HAND

St Petersburg reports of mutinies and strikes as soldiers and workers protest. A Russian cruiser mutiny at Helsingfors ends in 200 sailors under arrest while Warsaw troops revolt and Cossacks intervene. The Putiloff and Westinghouse plants see mass walkouts as officials suffer political violence. An official assassinated in Samara marks a brutal wave of conflict.

St. Petersburg Moscow Helsingfors Bogatyr Warsaw

On the Verge of the Unknown in St Petersburg

St Petersburg faces a general strike as 20,000 factory workers halt work in solidarity amid political turmoil. Railroads show limited action while the fate of the Biolypin cabinet hangs in the balance. A possible move toward martial law and military dictatorship may occur as Grand Duke Nicholas is named commander of troops.

St Petersburg St. Petersburg Grand Duke Nicholas Ztuseia

No Herzenstein Service Omitted Amid Mutiny Aftermath

The widow of M Herzenstein, the ex-deputy murdered at Terloki, will inter her husband at Vestoki and forego services in St Petersburg and Moscow. Police sought to suppress a procession, deeming it would cause disorder. Seven Cronstadt mutiny leaders have been shot. others await trial. The Pamyat Azoya death toll includes Captain Rosinsky and several officers. many sailors killed or wounded. Imperial labor mobilization and loyal garrison actions noted.

M. Herzenstein Terloki Vestoki Moscow St.Tetersburg Herzenstein Toaccel Constitutional Democratic Committee Mme. Werzenstein Cronstadt Othrr Pamyat Azoya Rosinsky Plaga Mozyrof

Escape and court martial near Cronstadt

An uprising linked to exLocution labor party members arrests at Svenborz and Cronstadt. Captain Krinitsky, facing death by a hastily convened court martial with civilian and female members, fled as Yeneger troops approached. He escaped after a volley fired but none struck him.

Edcon Labor Party Svenbor Cronstidt Krrinitsky Yeneser Regiment Krinitsky Hberty Ife

Jews Distribute Red Literature sparks riot and stabbing

In Irerteh on August 4 a policeman attempting to arrest Jewish youths distributing revolutionary proclamations among soldiers was severely wounded. He was recognized, felled by a sailor, then trampled and stabbed by the mob during the disturbance.

Irerteh

Migrim Fathers Address Stirs Plymouth Tercentenary

John YD Long former secretary of the navy spoke at Plymouth, describing early Plymouth colony faults and vices in its first decade. He warned that some elect betrayed trust, contrasting early Puritan discipline with later governance and noting pervasive drunkenness and slander despite small community size.

Plymouth Mass John YD. Long the Navy First Church of Plymouth Colony Fostance New England

Harvest labor shortage grips Minnesota farms

Minneapolis reports a record labor shortage as a bumper harvest meets a lack of workers. Fifteen thousand men are required across Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas with only about one thousand available. Wages range from 1.75 to 3 dollars daily with board. Railroads offer $6.50 travel to harvest regions to lure workers.

Minneapolis Northwest Minnesota Iowa Dakotas

Sequel to a Kentucky Feud Reported in Columbus

Sequel to a Kentucky feud details Shake Walters, a Lexington recruit, badly wounded with five bullets four in the legs and side, removed to hospital from the Columbus third company of instruction. Walters belongs to a feudist Kentucky family. his father and mother were killed in a feud and Walters himself was wounded in the fights.

Columbus Schake Walters Columbus Barracks Lexington Watters Kentucky

Navy to use moving pictures to boost enlistments

In Washington on August 4 the last congress session heard sharp criticism of naval enlistment methods. Critics said pictures of warships at anchor and trim sailors lured young men who then faced a harsher reality. The navy department now proposes using moving pictures of actual scenes aboard ships and in action to encourage enlistments.

Washington Congress Navy Navy Department

Van Sant Named Chief Marshal for Minneapolis Parade

Ex Governor Samuel R. Van Sant has been appointed chief marshal of the Grand Army parade in Minneapolis on August 15 by Commander-in-Chief Tanner. Word of the appointment came from Washington.

Baseball Scores From Across Leagues Today

Chicago area games produce mixed results with wins for Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn. Cincinnati defeats Boston in an interleague setup while St Louis takes an extra innings win over Washington. American Association games include Detroit and Chicago posting multiple runs and Toledo rolling to a high score as darkness halts several fixtures.

Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia New York St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg Washington Cleveland Detroit Oston Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul

Remarkable remedy for colic or diarrhea sold for years

Almost every family has a reliable remedy for colic or diarrhea. Dealers praise its value after many years in business. It has received thousands of favorable letters from grateful users and is recommended by physicians for satisfactory results. It has saved lives when medicine was not available, all for a quarter. Buy it now.

Has His Bride at Last Bride's Father Renounces

A seven month fight over a wife ends with Ernest Blar ris eloping with Pearl Ethel Downs when she was 14. Downs, the father, and the girl’s husband clashed. Downs fired, the others fled. The girl later returned home with her husband and father-in-law after the confrontation. Downs now withdraws from the affair, letting the couple choose their path. In Paris Illinois Chester Lindsay faces federal grand jury for mail fraud.

Paris Ernest Blarris Pearl Ethel Downs John Downs Marvis Tarvis Downs C. C. Harris Cornfeld Til Chester Lindsay Rockville United States FPF. Ft Lindsay P. P. Combs Olney St. Louis

McKinley Syndicate Faces Franchises Extension Protest

Bloomington July 4 Protest filed with city council against extending the McKinley syndicate Holinois traction system franchise. Financiers offer to take over street car lines with a 3 cent fare and city share of gross earnings at T percent yearly. A year ago McKinley took over a system with expired franchises. Illinois traction sought renewal without compensation.

Bloomington Til McWinley Syndicate Holinois Traction System Stree Car Lines McKinley Syndicate Iiad

McKinley Syndicate Gets License for Danville and Western Rail

McKinley syndicate secures secretary of state license to incorporate the Danville and Western Trninet Railroad company to build an electric feeder line from Danville through Vermilion county. The office is at Campaign. The line will connect Illinois and Indiana electric railways, forming a route from the Indiana state line to St. Louis.

McKinley Syndicate Springfeld Secretary of State Danville

Big Pour to straighten track from Charleston to Perre Haute

An official notice states the Big Pour will start immediately to straighten its rail line between Charleston and Terre Haute. The route will extend from the Ambran river three miles east of Charleston to Westfield, center of the oil region, then proceed east to Perre Haute.

Charleston Tmn Terre Flante Ambran River Here Westfield Perre Haute

Tragic Suicide Linked to Divorce Threat in Springfield

The body of Margaret Miller was found in the Springfield reservoir after she disappeared Tuesday. Authorities note her husband Edwin Miller, a laborer, had threatened divorce litigation. the case is considered a possible motive for her death by her own action.

Springfield Margaret Miller Edwin Miller

Kennedy laxative Honey and Tar promotes movement of bowels

Nearly all cough cures constipate, especially opiate types. Kennedy's laxative Honey and Tar moves the bowels and contains no opiates. Available at all drug stores.

Kennedy

O M & St P Excursion Rates In Effect Across Rail Lines

Excursion rates are now in effect on the Omaha Milwaukee and Saint Paul system serving Burling ton Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kannasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Broughton Walworth and Waukesha. Good returning up to Sept. 80. J B Sweatt Agent Fondwdt.

Burlington Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kannasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Broughton Walworth Waukesha J.B. Sweatt

Use of Traction Engine In Harvesting and Plowing

A discussion on traction engines shows their expanding farm use beyond hauling threshing outfits to clearing land plowing harrowing and harvest work especially on large wheat farms in the west. Modern engines are larger more powerful and come in several designs. a wide wheeled outfit can plow seed and harrow a 25 foot strip finishing 50 to 80 acres per day.

How To Eradicate Canada Thistle In A Field

Orange Judd offers guidance for Canada thistle control. Plow deeply to bury all thistles, then work the surface to prevent emergence. One season of diligent plowing and soil stirring should eliminate the patch, as roots die from lack of air. When few plants reappear late season, a sharp hoe may cheaply finish them.

Irrigated Sweet Corn Farmer in Winchester Discusses Plant Spacing

A Winchester Massachusetts farmer with ten acres of irrigated sweet corn explains planting rows five feet apart to manage irrigation and field layout. The brief notes practical spacing decisions for effective water use and crop care.

Winchester Mass

Shipping Lima Beans Delicate Packaging Required

Lima beans cannot be shipped in damp conditions as they heat easily. Heat causes souring sprouting mildew spotting and decay. The bean must be absolutely dry when packed and the package must stay dry or a total loss occurs within twelve hours.

Concrete Poultry Houses and a Poker Shoe Parable

The article extols concrete poultry houses as strong warm and lasting with low upkeep and frost resistance. It contrasts a Missouri incubator room built in concrete and whitewashed inside and out, claiming lower cost than lumber. It also recounts a Boston shoe dealer and a clever pun involving three of a kind versus two pair in a poker themed tale.

American Agriculturist Onte Missouri

Breakfast Mind and Body Health Ad

There is nothing so pleasant as that bright, cheerful, at peace with the world feeling when you sit down to your breakfast. A slight disorder of the stomach deranges your body, thoughts and disposition. Get away from morbidness and blues. Keep your stomach in tune and your brain and body will respond. Try Kodol For Dyspepsia after meals. Sold by all druggists.

New Book on South Dakota by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway

A new descriptive volume on South Dakota and its resources has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman County and western territory opened to rail extensions. The book can be mailed for two cents postage. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.

South Dakota Chicago, Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Lyman County Missouri River F. A. Miller Chicago

Success of Your Talents on Chicago Great Western Railway

Opportunities stretch across many lines of business in new towns served by the Chicago Great Western Railway. Contact E B Magill Metropolitan township department Omaha for full information and a copy of Town Talk.

Chicago Great Weston E.B. Magill Met Omaha

Low Rates to Lake Geneva by Northwest Line

Affordable weekend travel via the North Western Railway to Williams Bay and Fontana Wisconsin. Frights apply Fridays Saturdays and Sundays with return valid until Monday after sale date. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western agents.

Colorado Utah Black Hills North-Western Line Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer 8. D Chicago & North-Western R’y Lake Geneva Williams Bay Fontana Wis North-Western Chicago & North- Western R’y

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