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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
5
We present the finest line of post card albums we have shown, bought directly from a large New York manufacturer to enable special values in all sizes.
An advertisement promotes clocks from inexpensive nickel alarm models to higher priced fancy timepieces, claiming a guaranteed quality and no risk of choosing wrongly.
Chicago police seek Paul O Stensland president of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank on charges of receiving deposits after the bank knew it was insolvent. Detectives also hunt for cashier Henry H Herking who allegedly fled to Detroit with a Canada destination as the search spreads nationwide. A warrant and broadcast notices describe Stensland as about 65, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches, blue eyes, sandy complexion, stout build in a light suit and straw hat last seen in Duluth.
Waterloo Iowa Aug. 7 Special. At the Democratic State Convention Claude Porter of Centerville agreed to run for governor. George Ball and John Denison supporters are active. Acting Chairman Miller of Waverly opened the con vention and Daniel Hamilton was named temporary chair. Morning caucuses showed conservative strength backing ex Senator Ball and multiple ballots likely to nominate a candidate.
The Workmen's council in St. Petersburg has decided to end the strike. An official announcement will be issued tonight or tomorrow, but the resolution does not apply to the provinces.
Copenhagen August 7 Special The third annual conference of the International League of Women Suffragists opened today under the chairmanship of Mrs Carnie Chapman Catt of New York.
Adrift in Lake Ontatio on August 7 report says William Dickey and four companions, two men and two women whose names are not given, have been afloat in Dickey's gasoline launch since Sunday night.
Illinois showers expected tonight in Chicago as the sun rises at 4 59 and sets at 7 11 with a brief fade of light. The forecast notes unsettled conditions and a chance of rain across the area.
Elgin August 6 the official butter price stood firm at 21 cents per pound on the market board.
Chicago closing board quotes show Sept wheat at 73 and Sept corn at 49 1/4 cents. Cattle ش 600 strong with beeves at 33.75 to 34.60 a. cows and heifers 12.56 to 15.30. stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.25. Hogs 13,000 steady to higher. mixed butchers 6.10 to 6.62. good heavy 6.36 to 6.60. rough heavy 5.85 to 6.05. lights 6.80 to 6.72. bulk 6.20 to 6.45. Sheep 15,000 strong at 3.25 to 3.35. Also note season's straw hats at Ki and W Clothing House by George Ennenga.
A near empty council meeting approved many reports and bills while considering water and street projects. Aldermen debated fire hydrants on West street and extending Cherry Street toward Broadway and Tutty, with committee action slated on water mains and macadam paving.
Orangeville endured a severe flood from Richland Creek with $190000 to $380000 in damage. one resident Henry Beartolott drowned while trying to rescue another. Illinois Central railroad lost tracks and bridges. grain losses ran into thousands of bushels as cattle and sheep perished. Repair crews began work, but service between Freeport and Madison and Dodgeville remained cut off for days.
An advertisement touts land as the safest investment in the country and promotes Canada as a destination. It urges readers to contact William Clement, quoted as making Canada famous in the region, and notes subscription details for The Daily Journal mailed in the United States.
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