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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
6
Investments in business property on Stephenson Street
Hav sale two three story brick buildings on Stephenson street offered by C. F. Hildreth with prices yielding excellent return on investment. Well located and occupied at adequate rentals. Prompt attention requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Cc. F. Hildreth
Democratic platform favors direct senatorial election
The Democratic state convention reassembled to report a platform focused on state issues. It endorses direct election of U S senators, condemns Congress for failing to ban corporate political funds, and backs Bryan for the presidency. An amendment for local popular vote on temperance was defeated and the platform adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Resolution Committee
United States
Congress
Bryan
W. L. Finley
Thaws Defense Claims Insanity At Time Of Stanford White Killing
Attorneys for Harry K. Thaw announce a defense based on emotional insanity. They argue Thaw was insane only up to the killing of Stanford White and has been sane since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford White
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
White
Modern methods for Lena camp meetings seek wider reach
Lena camp meeting association weighs policy changes to attract larger crowds as chautauqua style events and national speakers draw away attendees. Proposals aim to combine religious focus with lectures and enduring spiritual aims, while maintaining harmony among officers and honoring Lena’s early chautauqua heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lena Camp Meeting Association
Shumway
Hoefer
Aspinwall
Assembly
Chautauqua
Lena Camp
Wim, Taylor
Frank M. Bristol
P. J. Kain
Philadelphia
Willis W. Cooper
Epworth League
Intense Heat Fatalities Reported in Chicago
Chicago records a deadly heat wave with seven deaths and twenty prostrations in the past 24 hours ending at 2 a m. Additional fatalities were noted by 10 a m as humidity remained high. The thermometer reached 88 degrees at one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fireman Severely Scalded In Chicago Incident
James Hughes a Tlinois Central fireman on the east end was badly burned when steam and hot water sprayed him from a broken hose while he was sprinkling coal before a return trip to Freeport. He was taken to St Luke hospital. condition not thought fatal. He resides at 54 Ottawa Street and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
James Hughes
Tlinois Central
East End
Chicago
St. Luke Hospital
Ottawa Street
Pair Held on Stolen Suitcase Charge
John Manual and Wm Chase faced a police court hearing after being arrested for stealing a suitcase at the Illinois Central depot. Both men were bound over with $800 bonds for the grand jury but could not post, and were committed to the county jail pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manual
W.m Chase
Illinois Central
Weather outlook for Chicago showers and cooler nights
Illinois forecast calls for occasional showers tonight and Thursday with cooler temps in the north. Sunrise was 6 14 a m and sunset at 6 50 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Market closes with mixed grain and beef futures
Chicago closing board quotes show Sept wheat at 707, Sept corn 18, Sept oats 2034, Sept pork 17.00, Sept lard 18.60, Sept ribs 8s.95. At Union stock yards cattle 1000 head steady to slow with Beeves 3.85 to 6.65, hogs 28000 best stead, sheep 20000 steady 3.25 to 5.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Jobs for Young Men and Girls at Stephenson Street
Several young men and girls sought for steady positions. Apply Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock at 88 Stephenson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Street
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Details
The Daily Journal is delivered citywide for 10c per week, offering convenient access to local news and updates for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Pattison and Cleary Clash at Peoria Democratic Rally
Telegraphed report from the Democratic state convention in Peoria describes a bitter clash between Rep. Douglas Pattison of Freeport and M. H. Cleary of Galena over state committee seats. The feud, part of a broader Furman Sullivan Hopkins faction struggle, ended with Dillon defeating Fordham for state committeeman by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
M .H Cleary
Galena
Roger Sullivan
Thirteenth
M. H. Cleary
Dillon
Hopkins and
Sullivan
Bryan
Pattison
Cleary
Fordham
Dillon Injured in Oakland Street Car Crash
Frank Dillon captain and manager of the Los Angeles league team suffered a severe head wound and multiple injuries when a street car he rode was struck by a train in Oakland. His father in law Captain W J Reitzell of West Freeport confirms the accident occurred a week ago amid a collision that seriously injured twenty others. Dillon is married to Blanche Reitzell of Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dillon
Los Angeles
Cal
W. J. Reitzell
West Freeport
Oakland
San Francisco
Dillon
Mr. Dillon
Blanche Reitzell
Freeport
Mayor Dittmar Honored by State Democratic Convention
Mayor Dittmar was elected a member of the state central committee at large by the Democratic state convention in Peoria. The position carries influence and reflects his rising political success. City Attorney Bruce Mitchell served on the convention's resolutions committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Dittmar
Peoria
State Central Committee
Bruce Mitchell
John Templeton Returns From Twenty Month Harvester Foreign Tour
John Templeton arrives home after a twenty months trip for Deere Harvester as foreign agent. He spent last summer in Constantinople and the past months in Australia, mainly in Sydney and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Templeton
Deere Harvester Company
Mr. Templeton
Constantinople
Australia
Sidney
Melbourne
Low Rate Travel Offer From Freeport to Chicago
The Chicago and Northwestern announces a $2.60 round trip fare from Freeport to Chicago with return by Sept 22. Tickets valid on trains to Chicago Saturday afternoon Sept 1 and Sunday Sept 2 leaving Freeport at 7:05 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern
Freeport
Chicago
Body Found From Pecatonica River Drowning Case
Remains of Leopold W Kaiser recovered under Stephenson street bridge after a two day drift. body badly decomposed with watch and money in pockets. Inquest planned at 8 30 pm. two other drowned men Sweeney and Denure still missing. reward dispute over $10 offered by Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecatonica
Leopold W. Kaiser
John Fowler
Stephenson Street
Edward Herbig
Bert Kief
Temple Undertaking Establishment
Fowler
Union Railroad
Herbig
Kief
Harlem Bridge
City Bridge
W. B. Peck
Court House
Sweeney
Denure
Cedarville Bridge
Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company
William Ware
L. W. Kaiser
Edward Kaiser
Elizabeth Street
Davis
United Brethren Church
Mr. Kaiser
John Bauscher, Jr
From Bleeding to Rocky Mountain Tea
A quatrain by Joseph Emmert contrasts old medical practice with modern remedies, noting doctors once bled patients for every illness and now favor Rocky Mountain Tea as a wiser option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmert
Freeport Shoe Mfg Seeks Many Young Applicants
Several young men and women are sought for steady positions at once by Freeport Shoe Mfg Co. The notice invites applicants to apply promptly for immediate openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Shoe Mfg
Grand Jury Delayed by Labor Day to Sept 4 Meeting
The grand jury will not meet on the first Monday in September due to Labor Day and will convene Tuesday morning September 4 at 11 o'clock.
Carload of upland prairie hay at Serv’s
A carload of choice upland prairie hay arrived at Serv’s on August 21 marked for sale. Local buyers are advised to inspect a limited stock identified as fine quality feed for horses and cattle.
Clearing Sale of Wall Paper Bargain on 8000 Rolls
Clearing sale offers 8000 rolls of wall paper for 30 days at low prices. Desirable patterns in stock with a great bargain. G L Pagks 153 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Pagks
Stephenson Street
Land Investment Ad Praises Canadian Lands
The notice extols land as the only safe investment and praises Canadian lands as best. It invites prospective land buyers to attend every Tuesday at 7:26, with unclear references to an intermediary and a country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ilae Taecne
Fis Enada
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