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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
5
A telegram from a prominent Wisconsin railroad asks for six operators. They promise quick qualification, pleasant work, good pay, and guaranteed positions soon as trained. Evening classes offered. Call or write for details.
The peace conference began at 9:50 AM with envoys at the muayal stores building. Morning talks on article nine, believed to cover Japan's war cost reimbursement, ended without agreement. Plenipotentiaries then moved to article ten on surrender of Russian ships, adjourning for a 3 PM recess.
Mrs Johanna Schabilon of Oneco sues Carl Schabilon in circuit court for divorce claiming habitual drunkenness, quarrelsome behavior, ill treatment, and threats to kill the children and herself. Married October 15 1884 in Saxony Germany. they have five children.
At the Chicago reciprocity convention the resolutions committee report was taken up. Resolutions favor a maximum and minimum tariff were presented, advocating reciprocity with low tariffs for nations that favor the United States commercially and high tariffs for those that discriminate against this country.
Norfolk, August. An Atlantic Coast Line excursion train with about five hundred travelers from Kinston, North Carolina, to Norfolk collided with an open draw over the Elizabeth River near Bruce's Creek, nine miles from Norfolk. Many killed and wounded, relief trains with physicians dispatched to the wreck site.
New cases today total 19 with 2 deaths, raising statewide figures to 1,165 cases and 178 deaths. Over the last twenty four hours the fever spread shows 43 new cases across various Louisiana localities and nine in lower Mississippi, signaling continued outbreak intensity.
Provo Utah Aug 17 Ray Daniels of Provo was the first name drawn from the box in the Uintah reservation homestead drawing that began today. The second name drawn was Noah M Balbrook of Angora Colorado.
In Czestochowa Russian Poland on August 17 an unknown man shot and killed two policemen at the doors of the Church of the Virgin, wounding a woman fatally and injuring several others in the ensuing panic.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday in Chicago. Strong sun expected later with temperatures holding in comfortable ranges. No significant precipitation anticipated. Winds light to moderate from the west. Highs near seasonal norms. Lows drop slightly overnight.
Special correspondence reports the Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting at Lena Camp Grounds Polo Town with district president Mrs Shumway presiding Miss Edith Thompson from Evanston spoke on Queen Esther societies urging more activity leaders and collaboration The Lena Queen Esther girls conference is planned for this afternoon Rev Wyckman preached Acts 16 31 on true repentance and connection to Jesus Christ Rev Jones urged unity and service to others with further Bible study notes on learning from Scripture and naming Christ as the only name for salvation
Camp program details include services at 8:30 and 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Cass Davis and Rev. H R Smith. Epworth Leagues meet. missionary day events on August 18. addresses by Mrs. Denning and Mrs. Potter. Northwestern University representatives, local ministers, and Miss Porter perform music. census ongoing. many attendees and visiting clergy noted. several speakers and attendees from Apple River, Freeport, Prophetstown, Lena, Polo, and Stockton.
Closing board of trade quotations show wheat corn oats pork lard ribs with mixed prices. Union Stock Yards cattle hogs sheep run steady to higher with gains for certain classes as buyers and sellers adjust to demand. Gun Club Shoot starts under new management tomorrow at 2 30 pm with a new automatic blackbird trap adding to the sport.
Martin Serf of Birdwin at 52 Stephenson Street advertises Choice Flour at 1.15 per sack and offers a satisfaction guarantee or refund. The note frames the sale as a numbered lot with a money back policy.
Commissioner Cramer reports completion of duties for Elk street macadamizing with assessment roll confirmed. William Ascher directing work with a force of men. list names, frontages, and amounts due from property owners across Freeport area totaling 14,830.00.
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