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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
2
Valparaiso Chile reports a major earthquake with eighty two shocks in one night. Buildings ruined and property losses cited at 200 million dollars with up to two thousand feared dead. Fire followed the quake and railways were destroyed while authorities marshal aid and martial law is declared.
Aug 20 Santiago reports refugees from Valparaiso describe a pro longed initial quake followed by a stronger second shock. Fires broke out across low ground and key buildings including the Victoria theater and Bellavista station were destroyed. Water pipes burst leaving scarce drinking water while more than 60,000 fled to surrounding hills. Death toll estimated under ten with Admiral Month's wife among the dead.
Santiago de Chile reports indicate at least eight lives lost with broader casualties feared after a disaster. Officials say the true death toll remains uncertain as rescue teams continue assessments. Local authorities and emergency services coordinate search efforts amid ongoing inquiries.
After a severe tremor many die as buildings collapse and fires rage. Villages including Village and Casablanca are reported destroyed while San Felipe and other areas suffer heavy damage. In Santiago major structures such as congress, courts, market, police prefecture and presidential residence are seriously damaged.
Havana reports reveal a crackdown on suspected plotters to assassinate President Palma. Six Liberal figures, including General Carlos Garcia Vlez and Fausto Garcia Vlez, are arrested on conspiracy charges. Telegrams target Juan Gualberto Gomez and Demetrio Castilla. Rural guard commander Rodriguez cites two clashes at Punta Gorda and San Juan de Martinez with no reported guard casualties.
Bristol Tenn August 20 report wrongly claimed fifty men were entombed in the new mountain tunnel. The error stemmed from an earlier tunnel accident where two Black workers were killed and several others injured by falling rock and scaffolding.
Annapolis Md Aug 20 Midship man Kingiro Matsukata of Tokio Japan died at the naval academy hospital after nearly two weeks illness of typhoid fever complicated with peritonitis.
Chicago August 20 reports show Philadelphia defeating St. Louis 11 to 2 in St. Louis, Pittsburgh beating Brooklyn 7 to 2, Boston taking Cincinnati 6 to 2 in ten innings, and New York beating Chicago 2 to 0 in Chicago. Second games in several cities feature varied results including Philadelphia over St. Louis 6 to 1 and Cincinnati 8 to 4. Other notes include Milwaukee losses and Kansas City showing a win in one game, with scores from a wide range of league and association matchups. Ongoing political tension and labor strikes are also referenced, with mentions of a possible strike and government pressure surrounding a prominent official.
The stall passenger steamer Forest City, running between Muskogee and Fort Gibson on the Grand river, sank near Fort Gibson. Forty passengers were aboard but all escaped safely.
Springfield August 20 report to the auditor of public accounts estimates total defalcations at the State Bank of Chicago through manipulation by President Stauslind and Cashier Veering. Forged notes swore to by Veering and misstatements suggest $1,000,000 plus, with possible more. Executive and examining committees condemned for inaction. past examinations showed no red flags.
A first class mail bag with about 200000 in drafts money orders and currency went missing after a transfer at a station bound for Chicago. The thief opened the pouch and left behind a torn, cut envelope allegedly in fear during the act. A similar robbery years ago ended with the culprit captured.
A letter received by a Jacksonville supporter quotes former governor Whitson denying retirement and indicating he may run again with backing from party officials. The missive also notes calls for public speeches as the state committee arranges events this year.
A blaze gutted the Paster Meldime company brick mill of three stories and damaged adjacent frame dwellings. Estimates place the loss around seventy thousand dollars, with the factory site in a state of severe damage and surrounding homes consumed by the fire.
A Washington high school principal recounts an incident from commencement where a clever girl won a principal prize. Friends crowded around, asking if she feared not winning. The winner, Lattie, quips that Thad had all the others skinned alive in a higher composition contest, a jest reflecting competitive spirit.
New York report states Michael Fr. Dwyer a renowned turf figure dies at his Brooklyn cottage opposite Gravesend race track. Brother Philip A. Dwyer presides over the Brooklyn Jockey Club. Dwyer suffered a paralytic stroke years ago after a failed racing tour in England and had since been largely helpless. He was famed as one of the sport’s most noted plungers.
August 20 report from Chicago describes motorman John Grady dragged from his car by a crowd of Italians on Talsted and Ewing streets. He is likely fatally injured after being beaten. police arrive as rioters disperse, firing revolvers and throwing missiles. Two mob leaders were arrested.
New York reports twelve bathers lost in waters around the city on August 20 with few rescues. Names listed include Morris Gross Martin Anderson Barold Sellers William O Keefe John Tisinski William Hill Albert Ingeer born Edward Moore Sven Remsen and three unknown. Additionally Duluth Minnesota records five lake region deaths: Frank Utter and his brother William near Thibbing the 1d year old son of Larry Thom near Aitkin Frans Nelson near Superior W L Peek at Solon Springs Wisconsin.
The Niagara Movement in Huntington West Virginia closes with a sermon and country address urging full manhood suffrage now and forever. It denounces racial discrimination in public accommodations and asserts the right to associate freely with chosen companions.
A historic oration calls for equal enforcement of laws, voting rights, and literacy programs across races. It denounces violence and pledges nonviolent action to secure constitutional amendments and end disfranchisement, urging youth to rally for emancipation and inclusion.
Cincinnati reports Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth have arrived. When asked if Roosevelt could be induced to seek another term, Longworth replied no possible combination of circumstances could lead him to run again. His mind is settled and irrevocable on that matter.
A Wisconsin lecturer questioned by the Chandan quas of the country said Rodlette was not a senator in the strict sense but served in the senate to obtain material for his lectures. Grain rates are reduced 10 percent, with Northern Paville and Les Hires filing with the state rain warehouse commission for the cut applying across vast grain shipping territory.
A maritime collision occurred off Poutve Aux Barques when smoke aboard the Governor Smith vessel led to the crash with the Gilebrisy stenner Urns. The crew from the Governor Smith all escaped unharmed.
A resolution urged voters to question every candidate for Congress about their attitude toward the fourteenth amendment and to withhold support from those who fail to positively promise its enforcement, highlighting a push to curb unjust exclusion.
Hig Ship Launched at Chicago Aug 20 The Norman B&B Ream newest United States Steel fleet addition launched at Chicago Shipbuilding yard on the Calumet river. It is an almost exact duplicate of the J Pierpont Morgan and H H Rogers, recently launched. It measures 600 feet overall 568 feet deep and has a 10000 ton capacity.
A fast Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck a slowly moving work train at Long Hollow in a thick rain shower. Seven crewmen were killed and seven others seriously injured, with three of the wounded expected to die. The engineer aboard the freight was injured. The collision caused the cars to telescope and catch fire, and distressed cries were heard from the wounded. One man asked to be killed rather than endure life, and to spare his wife from bad news if she was away on vacation.
Charles W. Spaulding former Illinois treasurer and ex president of Globe Savings Chicago after seven years in Joliet prison for embezzlement filed suit in a federal court at Boise Idaho to recover valuable interests in the Idaho Canal Company and the Pocatello Power Land Irrigation Company alleging fraud while confined.
Colorado Springs Aug 20 The International Typographical Union boosted the monthly per capita tax for the Union Printers Home from 10 to 15 cents, expanding annual resources from $60,000 to $90,000. Delegates also backed government ownership of the telegraph and urged support for pro ownership congressmen.
A optimistic ad extols breakfast as essential to mood, work, and citizenship. It notes that stomach disorders disrupt thinking and temperament, urging avoidance of excess and promoting Kodol For Dyspepsia after meals as a remedy available at druggists.
For sale a residence at 235 N Galena Ave offering steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas and a barn with option to sell part or whole lot. Immediate inquiry to Geo J Dehn at 412 Stephenson St for details and purchase.
Ex excursion tickets at one fare for round trip August 19 26 and 21 with return limited to August 28 due to Democratic State Convention. Apply to Chicago North Western Ry agents. Sdw 21.
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A bank director’s suggestion to his wife about handling an overdraft leads her to say she immediately planned to settle the debt. She states she checked with the bank and sent her check the morning after his initial remark, noting the overdrawn amount was covered.
A promotional note explains that dandruff germs threaten hair with baldness and touts Herpicide as a safe, pleasant remedy. Sold by leading druggists with a mailed sample offer, attributed to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and agents Jos. Emmert.
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