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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1905

Page

5

Reports on Roosevelt mediation deemed absurd by Berlin

Berlin reports via the foreign office to the Associated Press that opposition to President Roosevelt mediation is absurd. The emperor admires the president's peace efforts and supports the beginnings of peace labors. The ultimatum states Russia would accept Sakhalin division and pay Japan for care of Russian peewee with no indemnity.

Roosevelt Berlin Foreign Office Associated Press Russia Sakhalin Japan

Three Dead in Hotel Fire at Lake Marnacook

A blaze at the Marnacook hotel in Roadfield Maine killed three people and injured five as over sixty guests escaped in night clothes. The fire was blamed on a defective flag. In Erie Pennsylvania a separate blaze killed Captain Patrick MacMahon of the yacht Mystic and left eighteen others nearly suffocated in the Beck block on the third floor.

Roadfield Maine Marnacook Lake Marnacook Erie Patrick MacMahon Mystic Beck

Great Futurity Stakes At Sheepheads Bay

New York Aug 26 special report The Great Futurity stake of 50000 dollars will be run over six furlongs on a heavy track at Sheepheads Bay this afternoon Seventeen probable starters announced. Ormondale won the futurity Timber second Bolmore third.

Sheepheads Bay New York Seventen Ormondale Timber Bolmore

Robbed on Errand of Mercy by Attacking Trio

Rev Benedict Rossinski, called to aid a critically ill person, was assaulted in a Cleveland residence today. Two men and a woman robbed him of $1000 in checks and $30 cash. Police made three arrests.

Cleveland Benedict Rossinski

Kentucky turfman jailed and fined for contempt

John E. Madden of Kentucky was convicted of criminal contempt of court for ignoring a subpoena in a divorce suit. He was fined $250 and sentenced to thirty days in jail in Brooklyn.

Kentucky New York John E. Madden Brooklyn Supreme Court

Printers Threaten Walkout Over Open Shop Notices

Chicago Aug. 26 Special four pane men establishments posted open shop notices today. Typographical union officials say the first non union man to appear in any Typothae establishments will trigger a general walkout.

Chicago

Yellow Fever Statistics From New Orleans Aug 26

Special bulletin from New Orleans reports 15 new yellow fever cases and 6 deaths today. The cumulative totals rise to 1,080 cases and 288 deaths. Local authorities continue monitoring and response efforts as the outbreak persists.

New Orleans

Weather Forecast for Chicago Stays Warm and Partly Cloudy

Chicago forecast for August 26 expects tonight to be warmer and partly cloudy with showers in the extreme north. Sunday brings warmer conditions with continued partly cloudy skies and showers possible in the far northern areas.

Chicago

Market report closes with grain and cattle quotes

Chicago closing board quotes show September wheat at 7 1/2 cents, September corn 3 1/2. oats 2 1/2. pork 8 14.87. lard 7.97. ribs 0.00. Union stock yards figures list cattle steady Good to prime 5.50 to 6.30, hogs steady to strong. sheep 4.50 to 5.60. Also note an ad for Hollister’s Bright eyee tablets.

Chicago Board of Trades Union

Farewell Dinner Honors C J Ziegler In Freeport

A banquet at the Brewster house honored C J Ziegler as he leaves Freeport for Denver. D C Stover praised Ziegler as a key factor in the Stover Manufacturing Co, crediting his work on machines and wind mills. Attendees included 20 local business figures and Stover employees plan a gold watch presentation at a smoker tonight.

Freeport Brewster House C. J. Ziegler Denver Colo Lst Mr. Stover Mr. Ziegler D. C. Stover Stover Manufacturing Co C. F Hildreth Wagner G. F. Blust Hawke Held Frank Lohr George Hornberger Jacob Weiss J. R. Waddell Alfred Prueh J.T. Hinderks Wm. Ascher M. B. Marvin D. B. Breed Stover Ziegier Ziegler Stover Company West

Western Star and Local Meetings Prominent This Week

Local and other items report a Western Star business meeting Monday evening and a trades and labor council gathering the same day. Various residents resume jobs, busRoutes run to Riverside Park, and the Parkside Squad ships homer pigeons from Long Island City. Concerts, lectures, and dances are noted at Rockford Chautauqua and other venues with round trip tickets sold by Rockford & Interurban. A Hindis Michigan lecture tour is planned for fall with Peoria county Sunday school convention addresses next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Court House Riverside Park Arcade Plant Parkside Squad Company Long Island City N. Y Charles Schroeder St. Francis Hospital Schroeder Peoria Thrall Baraca Michigan Peoria County West and Fifth Avenue

Riverside Camp Well Attended Inspiring Sermons in English and German

Riverside Park encampment opened after rain with sunny weather and well attended services. Rev G J Degenkolb preached in German on The Three-fold Visions of Isaiah. Miss Alice B Ott arrived to work with children. Rev J Widmer spoke on Growth in Grace. Rev C Staebler delivered a powerful evening sermon. Bible study and multiple services planned with Rev Staebler leading Sunday activities. Sunday school at 1780.

Riverside Park G. J. Degenkolb Pearl City Isaiah Alice B. Ott Geneseo Miss Ott J. Widmer Winslow F.C. Neitz Salem Church C. Staebler Cleveland Ohio Staebler Schwenk New York A. J. Boelter Ill C. Staebter

Solt's Innovation Candy Giveaway Announced

The Daily Journal announces a citywide delivery service at 10c a week and a seven day promotion by Solt's Innovation Chocolate Shop offering a grand prize of assorted chocolate boxes. Shoppers earn numbered tickets starting Aug 26 with a final giveaway on Saturday Sept 2 at the Innovation Fountain where winning numbers will be posted.

Solt’s Innovation Chocolate Shop Lowney’s Solt Innovation Fountain

Rogers Plated Flatware Arrives in Beloved Berwick Pattern

A large assortment of Rogers plated flatware arrives featuring Knives and Forks with straight back and curved swedged blades. Showcasing Berwick pattern in Berry Cream Tea and Salad Spoons, plus other table pieces. Appears like solid silver. Visit before the assortment is broken.

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