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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
3
Wealthy resident convicted in North Carolina for participating in a lynching of an outlaw. The case highlights vigilantism and racial tension in the region, with the defendant facing a lengthy prison term and legal consequences for extrajudicial violence.
An ex convict from Montgomery county named Hallo faced trial for conspiracy in the murder of the Lyerly family. The jury sentenced him to fifteen years in the penitentiary after a rapid trial. The case raised questions about jurisdiction when Governor Glenn was in Atlantic City. Deputy W Jinn testified Hallo led a mob and carried a sham weapon to threaten a jail prisoner.
Washirston Aug 11 Gen Wood telegraphs the war department of a clash on Levie island. Lieutenant James and two Privates of the Mighth Infantry were killed along with Contract Surgeon Snyder and Internal Revenue Collector Wil lifies in a rugged fight with Pulajanes. The attackers seized three pistols, four Kringdorgensen rifles, and four rounds of ammunition. The Pulajanes have troubled U S forces for months with ambushes and sudden assaults. Five men were burned by an explosion aboard the torpedo boat Worden at Norfolk navy yard. several others were injured. President Roosevelt shows interest in reports of bad meat in New York and Norfolk yards and has asked Bonaparte to investigate the matter.
In Chicago a sweeping forgery fraud emerges from the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank looting. Investigators report over a hundred forged signatures on depositor names, connected to alleged cashier Henry W. Hering. Further developments await as the probe advances.
The bank collapse investigation reveals forged notes and higher losses for depositors. Cashier Terry’s testimony increases concern that the bank’s assets are far below expectations. Stensland’s defalcation now totals nearly two million dollars. Frank Wowalski, a paying teller, killed himself at his home. no charges are filed yet.
An unidentified young woman, described as a well dressed chef about 25, registered at Hotel St. Petersburg near the governor general’s palace. She asked for the general’s residence, dropped a retinue containing a bomb near the entrance, exploded without injuring her, then killed herself. She was later learned to be Claud Printz’s daughter, using the name Totuplin.
A graft scam supposedly defrauding Milwaukee of at least 115.08 is under investigation at city hall. Two arrest warrants issued by the district attorney. John Drozek, city sidewalk inspector, arrested on charges of obtaining funds by deception. He allegedly forged Foreman Joseph Skwierowski's name on sidewalk requisitions.
King Edward and the Prince of Wales joined the sailing event aboard Viscount Ivenugi's Cete nin in the schooner contest on the queen's course. Other entrants included Meteor Siun shine Jara and Adela. In cutters and yawls Meteor led a field with Navahoe Narad White Heather Merry Maid and Nyria. Meteor won.
In Chicago at the Auditorium hotel cattle raisers and Chicago packers pressed for a square deal. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson assured them that the government intended a square deal and that representatives would receive the same promise.
A band of revolutionaries robs village churches around Moscow. Reports say the sultan is seriously ill. William Tenry ticks bond for murder of Charles Daly at Doise on October 4, 1904. The old Wisconsin capitol at Madison begins demolition prep. A 2,000-strong strike of cold beaters against open shop begins in New York. General Tan ner arrives in Minneapolis at the West Hotel. Federal to investigate the Toledo Ice Trust and railroads. Kansas prosecutions target alleged antler gouge chamber combines in Wasas. A windstorm causes ~100 reports in St. Louis County. Fire from lightning destroys a planing mill at Norfolk and Western shops in Roanoke, Va. Representative J W Thabeackins announces candidacy for renomination. Washington preliminary returns show winter wheat crop near 1.7 bushels per acre.
Washington reports the Persian minister received notice that Persia issues a decree forming a national assembly. The body will comprise princes clergy the reigning dynasty leaders dignitaries merchants and corporate representatives. It will meet in Teheran and laws will originate there before becoming effective. The assembly’s role signals constitutional development.
Chicago wheat corn and oats futures shown with open high low and close figures. Sept and Dec deliveries listed for wheat, corn and oats with prices. Live stock and hay receipts noted. cattle, calves, sheep and lambs quotations and cash sales in winter wheat and corn ranges.
A visitor argues against living near factories and a railroad, while a suburbanite argues the railroad’s air rush improves his garden atmosphere, noting the trade off between odor and accessibility. The exchange ends with a smile, highlighting practical compromises in suburban life.
The London Standard notes that earning £1000 yearly places an individual in the upper tenth of British incomes, with only about 9000 people earning as well or better. It contrasts the distribution by stating those earning £10,000 or more could fill a 21 by 21 feet drawing room, while £1000 plus earners fit in a back garden of 30 by 60 yards.
A New Haven firm opened about 70000 bushels of oysters last season and used them all by one buyer. The text notes a Brahman wedding with week long ceremonies, Milton’s plain eating, and a Dalton man claiming to live on ten dollars yearly with one daily meal of raw fruits vegetables and nuts.
A cheerful mood and productive work depend on a healthy stomach. Even minor digestive issues upset mood and thinking. Avoid morbid blues by keeping the stomach in tune. Correct small overeating with Kodol For Dyspepsia after meals, sold by all druggists.
Official call for the Republican Congressional Convention of Illinois Thirteenth District comprising Carroll Jo Daviess Lee Stephenson Whiteside counties. To meet August 16 1906 at 1:30 PM at Freeport to nominate a representative and elect a Congress Central Committee. Delegates: 88 allocated by county as Roosevelt and Fairbanks 1904 presidential votes basis. Signed June 27 1906 by J F Fair chairman and J W Clinton secretary.
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