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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
5
Tokio reports show firmer stance in Japanese papers on peace terms. They challenge government mediation, oppose ceding Sakhalin as part of a broader shift to demand disarmament of Vladivostok and reimbursement of war expenses, with some organs favoring continued war over diluted concessions.
William Bracey, a waiter, was released as not proven guilty in the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth F. Mize after being seen near her before the Tuesday night robbery. Inspector Hunt declares Bracey innocent and the crime mystery deepens.
Honolulu report recalls a sensational claim that Stanford estate representatives offered money to local doctors to alter their view on strychnine as the cause of Mrs. Leland Stanford’s death.
Taft and party arrived aboard the transport Logan at Tacloban this morning and were greeted by an enthusiastic reception. The Logan sails for Legaspi, Luzon, tomorrow.
Yellow fever case found in Ottawa county ten miles from Grand Rapids. Patient is Godfrey Limburg a telephone lineman who left New Orleans a week ago. This is a special dispatch from Grand Rapids Michigan dated August 24 with details on the arrival and exposure.
New Orleans reports noon updates on yellow fever with 12 new cases bringing the total to 1,568 and 3 more deaths for a cumulative 222.
Closing board quotations show September wheat and corn near unchanged. Oats pork lard ribs futures quoted. At Union Stock Yards cattle, hogs and sheep prices listed with range and movement noted as steady to lower in hogs and steady to strong in sheep.
Sheriff Olson visited Davia today while J. B. Fenton conducts business in Belvidere. Hon. Wu Barge of Dixon is in the city on legal work. Miss Clara Lichtenberger travels to Chicago to visit friends. Edward Germain visiting Argyle Wisconsin will return tonight. Dr and Mrs B F Arnold, after a two month western trip, return tonight. County Superintendent attend teachers institute in Dubuque yesterday and another in Jo Daviess county.
Adolph Letmade was tracked to Garden Street yard after lumber valued at $25 or more, used for a pig pen and other outbuildings, was found at his home. He admitted the theft after identifying marks were shown. Hamlyn Bros. plans to prosecute to the limit, with A. Letmade in jail awaiting preliminary examination as Chief Sweeney arranges bonds.
Rock City couple to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary at home tomorrow in the company of about forty relatives. Mr Schoch married Miss Caroline Dietrich Aug 25 in Isaly and they settled in Rock City in 1878. He is 74 and she 70. A formal dinner and gifts to mark the golden wedding are planned.
Mysterious negotiations unfold as Witte and Baron de Rosen dine with Baroness de Rosen in Magnolia. Secretary Pierce had a half hour call with Witte, amid rumors of a direct Roosevelt message. Reports also place Komura and Takahira at the navy yards, while St. Petersburg asserts Russia will pay Japan no concessions.
Tracy City Tenn Aug 21 Special Today when Consolidated Coal company tried to reopen mines after a fourteen month shutdown four men were shot from ambush. J B Rust and Dick Henley are dead and John McGovern mortally wounded. Company had refused to recognize Miners union.
Springfield Aug 24 Special. On Judge Magruder's order the supreme court clerk issued a writ of superseders in the Hoch case. Hoch, convicted of murdering his wife, was to be hanged. A review is scheduled for the October term of the supreme court.
At a fair in Lihovia Vernedneprovsk district peasants attacked and looted merchants. They killed several and mutilated others by eye pricking and ear cutting. Cossacks arrived too late. the village was left utterly devastated.
Report says several Federation of Labor representatives visit the city to press a settlement with brewers. By late afternoon no brewery operators had been consulted and the purpose of the visit remained unclear.
A girl was born on Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Wohl of Harlem township three miles west of Freeport. The child is a great grandchild of George Kohl who lives with his son in law Adolph Hutmacher in Harlem and will be 92 years old in September.
Congressman Robert K. Hitt, recently in poor health when Congress adjourned last spring, is spending the summer in New London Connecticut and is reported much improved. He plans to be in Mt Morris before Congress reconvenes.
James G. Gregory sold lot 4 block 2 Green's addition to Joseph R. Murdaught for $1,000 in the transfer recorded today.
An ad advises that facial skin problems stem from digestive organs and urges restoring stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a regulator of digestion and secretion and notes sale through druggists with local distributors H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
Businessmen of Freeport petitioned to revoke Brother Paul the inebriant drug vendor license over alleged obscene language at concerts. Mayor Dittmar called a special council meeting for action while doctors and druggists joined the campaign, asserting the language harmed public morals. Paul defended legality, warned of constitutional challenges, and hinted at federal court if needed, with counsel Crain and Mitchell present in a secret session.
Special forecast for Illinois notes showers and cooler conditions tonight. Friday brings fair skies in the north and cooler weather in the south.
An advertisement seeks a woman of intelligence and proper address for employment with good pay. Call at room 2 Hettinger block between 1 and 3 p.m.
A large selection of Rogers plated flatware arrives with Berwick pattern pieces in Berry Cream Tea and Salad spoons and other table pieces. The set looks like solid silver and is available before the assortment is broken.
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