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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
5
A brief notice indicates Freeport College or Telegraphy located on the third floor of the Rice building. No additional details are provided.
Excursion tickets to Denver for low fares on the North Western Line available August 12 and 18 with favorable return terms due to various meetings. Apply at Chicago and North Western Railway agents for details and purchase.
In Albany on August 7 a central section of John G Meyers & Co department store collapsed from roof to cellar trapping over 100 people, mostly women. By 1 80 rescuers had pulled out 26 injured with 8 dying later. estimates of deaths range 20 to 30. About a hundred workers had just arrived when the floors caved in after repairs near an iron pillar.
Fire wrecked Thomas Episcopal church at Fifth Avenue and 63rd Street in New York on August 8. The blaze, likely started by faulty wiring, caused about 250000 dollars in damage. Nearby homes of wealthy men including John D Rockefeller were threatened as firefighters aimed water at the church tower.
Health authorities investigate suspicious sickness as yellow fever cases rise in New Orleans and Louisiana. New Orleans reports four new cases and two deaths, with 32 suspicious illnesses under Marine Hospital Service review. city campaign progress remains favorable.
In Portsmouth on August 8 a peace savoys float arrived except for M Witte already there. Witte expresses renewed determination to work toward peace, saying he is motivated to do all in his power to conclude peaceful negotiations.
In Waco Texas on August 8 an organized mob of about six hundred mounted citizens overpowered the sheriff, broke into the jail, seized Sank Majors who had confessed to assault, and hanged him from a local bridge after the confession.
Denver on August 7 reports a run on the Denver Savings Bank which owes depositors two million dollars. At noon the doors were closed and depositors were allowed to draw ten percent of their deposits.
Elgin on August 7 saw 220 tubs of butter traded on the board of trade at 2i per pound. The week’s district output reached 823000 pounds. Otto Krehl conducted business in Rockford today.
City council's long session focused on paving ordinances and a push for two additional fire hydrants. Discussions covered the Jackson street culvert, reports from city officials, bond interest, and requests from Freeport Railway Light & Power and German Insurance Co for stronger fire protection on Manufacturers island.
Vintage ad lists Selt's Delicious Ice Cream flavors vanilla chocolate and Neapolitan per quart Nut and fancy creams Sie per quart Sherbets and ices priced at 34¢ per quart Orders receive prompt attention at Seurs' Chocolate Shop lt Stephenson St Phones 20 350 8 5d ln.
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