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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
1
Some shoppers prefer plated items over solid gold or Sterling silverware. Visit our store to see the goods and learn prices. If we cannot please you, we will let another seller handle your purchase, but only after you have examined our wares.
S have for sale two three story brick buildings on Stephenson street at prices offering excellent return on investment. Both well located and occupied with adequate rentals. Prompt attention will pay. Cc. F. HILDRETH.
Three hundred fifty telephone girls in the Chicago Telephone Company central exchange walked out, disabling seven thousand office phones in the business district. They protested an order forcing entry through a rear doorway and a dirty, objectionable passageway a hundred feet long.
Valparaiso reports partial reopening of business today after the quake. Telephone and telegraph to Santiago restored but used mainly by officials. City remains under martial law. Authorities face mass burial challenge as cemeteries were destroyed.
Plattsburg New York August 23 Special Speaker Cannon visiting the summer home of Congressman Sibley expressed gratitude for Illinois state convention endorsement of his presidential bid but stated he is not an active candidate and would not decline the honor if offered, noting no man would refuse such an honor from his party.
Thirteen firemen were overcome by smoke or injured by explosions while battling a fire at the paint manufacturing plant of John Anewe early today. The loss is $65.
In Sterling Illinois this morning fifteen children aged 10 to 12 and inventor E R Clark were seriously injured when a gas making machine exploded in the yard at Mr Clark's home. The blast caused extensive injuries to all present, with emergency crews rushing to the scene for treatment. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the explosion and any potential safety violations.
General Quintin Bandera, a noted black leader of Havana province who headed an insurgent band, was killed in an early morning clash with rural guards as he operated against the government. The report notes his prominence and recent activity in the insurgency.
Washington dispatch notes San Francisco makes the first American contribution for Valparaiso earthquake relief funds. Special report dated August 23 cites charitable effort from the city as the initial national response to the disaster.
Chicago forecast for tonight and Friday calls for showers and cooler conditions in the north and central regions. Sunrise was at 6 16 in the morning and sunset at 6 46 in the evening.
Chicago closing board quotes show Sept wheat 71 cents, Sept corn 485 to 485 cents, oats 295. Lard 8.57, ribs 58.85. Union stock yards reports 6,000 cattle strong with beeves 5.90 to 6.65, hogs 25,000 slow to 10 lower, mixed butchers 2.90 to 6.50, sheep 18,000 3.40 to 5.50.
Mrs Henry Brubaker, West Freeport, is very ill with tuberculosis. The Woman's Relief corps will hold an ice cream social at Mrs Yordy 195 Galena street on Tuesday evening. Aug birth. Ice cream and cake served. The public is invited.
The coroner held inquest at the court house as survivors recount the Sunday gasoline launch accident near Harlem bridge. Bodies of Harry Sweeney and Oscar Denure recovered near the dam about 150 feet south, towed by the Pathfinder crew, and identified after decomposition.
Joseph Leggett aged 79, a Maryland-born Civil War veteran, was found dead in his son Oliver Leggett’s home at 118 Winnesheik street Freeport at 3 AM. He retired after a hot day and suffered heart failure likely linked to recent humidity. an inquest will be held by Coroner W. B. Peck at 8:30 AM. Leggett served in Maryland Volunteers and lived in Forreston before moving to Freeport four years ago. survived by five sons John Oliver Ellsworth William and Thomas. Funeral plans undecided, with burial possibly in Forreston.
Frank Sauers a baker at Billerbeck bakery fell ill from the heat on Van Buren street after working through the night. He was carried home and was reported to be improving later in the day. Mrs Penskey, four miles north of the city, also overheated at Stephenson street and South Galena avenue and was treated at Swartz and Fleck drug store, then returned home with only dizziness.
A farmer from Shannon and August Rhode were thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse bolted on Chicago street near Stephen son. Rhode suffered a severe forehead cut and internal injuries but was cared for at home by Dr. Peck. The farmer was uninjured. the buggy was damaged.
The musical comedy Violette opened Monday in Elkton Maryland to strong reports of a hit, led by Corinne Frances in the title role with a company of about forty. The troupe planned Fredericksburg Virginia as the next stop and three nights in Richmond Virginia follow. Gibler and Lowrie direct the orchestra and supervise the stage respectively.
Labor day arrangements are finalized by Freeport Trades and Labor council with Orla Perry named marshal. Delegates select parade order by casting lots for unions including Retail Clerks, Order Railway Conductors, Car Repairers, Bricklayers, Tailors, and many others. Milwaukee and Rockford routes declined due to state fair equipment needs. Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul officials cite full allocation.
Reverend and Mrs F M Davis entertained the former's Bible class at the parsonage last evening. About twenty guests attended and the gathering was pleasant with dainty refreshments served before departure.
A clipping notes several young men and women for steady positny at the ounce, with Shoe Mfg Co mentioned and a $20d figure cited in the brief item.
A 30 day surplus sale offers 8,000 rolls of wallpaper in gold and other desirable patterns. Describes a great bargain and lists a sales location at 168 Stahenses Street.
A promotional appeal urges that land is the only safe investment and touts Canadian lands as best. It encourages proceeding with William Clement, described as the man who made Canada famous in the region, promising to take land buyers up every payday.
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