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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1905

Page

5

Albany Police Probe Abandoned Children at Ten Muck Hotel

Albany police focus on the mysterious abandonment of two young children at the Ten Muck hotel by a couple who checked in as John W. Rogers and wife from San Francisco. Reports hint the pair may have died or fled after an accident or foul play, with hints they sailed from New York on the steamship Campani.

Albany N. Y Ten Muck Hotel John W. Rogers San Francisco New York

War decision looms after Japanese cabinet meeting

Tokio September 28. A conference of cabinet officers and elder statesmen adjourned to 2 PM and moved to the palace for new deliberations under the emperor. The outcome is believed to determine whether war or peace continues.

Japan Tokio

Swift Cleared in Habeas Corpus Victory Over Harvester

Rodney B. Swift won a circuit court habeas corpus ruling freeing him from confinement in the dispute with the International Harvester company. The decision by Judge Mack means he need not answer conspiracy charges in U S courts in Madia.

Chicago Rodney B. Swift International Harvester Company Mack Swift United States Mdlana

Collision Kills Fireman Near Loganapart

In a collision between excursion and freight trains on the Pennsylvania railroad near here early today Fireman Walter Evernole was killed Engineer Grady fatally injured and four passengers were fatally injured.

Loganapart, Tits Pennsylvania Railroad Here Walter Evernole Grady

Inter Parliament Congress Praises Roosevelt in Brussels

The opening of the inter parliamentary congress at the national palace in Brussels features a notable demonstration in support of President Roosevelt and the Portsmouth peace conference success.

Inter—Parliamentary Congress Roosevelt Brussels Inter-Parliamentary Congress National Palace Portsmouth

Holmes Surrenders in Leak Cotton Case Tale

Edwin E Holmes Jr former associate statistician in the agricultural department surrendered to the U S marshal after being indicted in the Leak cotton investigation His appearance before a judge followed a $16000 bond posting The report also notes new Yellow Fever counts in New Orleans with 28 new cases and 6 deaths bringing totals to 1765 cases and 260 deaths locally

Washington Edwin 8. Holmes, Jr Agricultural Department Holmes Jus Zian New Orleans

Weather Forecast for Chicago with AliBist Special

Illinois forecast calls for fair tonight with warmer temperatures in Chicago. Tuesday brings showers in the northern areas as the region remains unsettled and mild.

Chicago Ilinois

Market Closing Quotes and Stock Yard Rates Reflect Mixed Trade

Chicago closing board quotes show September wheat at 7 9 4 1, corn at a stand, oats at 25 1 2, pork at 14 6 7, lard 87 85, rib 33 77. Union stock yards reports cattle 24,000 with grades from 4.00 to 10.80, hogs 20,000 steady with mixed butcher prices, sheep 22,000 steady. local ads promote clothing and footwear.

Chicago Board of Trade Chisago Union Stock Yards

Preparations Under Way for Stephenson County Fair At Taylor's Park

Preparations at Taylor's Park for the Stephenson county fair next week advance with repairs and crowd-ready cronds. Exhibitors seek space in growing numbers, with many attractions planned including aerial acts and tent shows. Officials urge farmer merchant and manufacturer to cooperate to showcase crops and local products to visitors from across the region. The fair board lists officers and department superintendents, headed by President J E Taggart and Secretary James Rezner, with extensive coordination across grounds, ticketing, and exhibits.

Taylor's Park Rezner Stephens County J Northwest Exhillers Freeport Stephenson County

Floral hall and exhibits listing at Freeport venues

A list of exhibitors and department heads appears for the Freeport exposition. Names include Scott Deaner at Floral hall, Major Frank Wohr at West exposition building, W. H. Shons for Miscellaneous department, W. W. Diemer for Horses, Prof. Cyrus Grove for Education, May Stewart for Art hall, all in Freeport.

Scott Deaner West Freeport Frank Wohr Freeport W. H. Shons W. W. Diemer Dakota Cyrus Grove May Stewart

Local Meetings and Notices Across City Tonight

Local clubs and churches announce meetings tonight including Eastern Star trades council Epworth League and Royal Arcanum in Stephenson County. Miss Grattelo resumes at F A Bend, Clara Keys on vacation, and Miss Heppler hosts Young People’s Aid at 64 Empire. Col Bryarn lectures at Rockford Chautauqua tomorrow. various positions and appointments noted at local businesses.

Jennie Grattelo F. A. Bend Clara Keys Geo. A. Luebbing Dry Goods Epworth League of First Methodist Church Stephenson County Council Royal Arcanna First English Lutheran Church Anna Heppler Empire Street Ik. Farwell Ipswich A. Poling Arnold Pfeninger Monroe Schoeffel & Brokhausen Galena Street Wi. Jennings Bryarn Hockford Chautauqua Rockford & Interurban Embury Methodist Episcopal Church Empiire Street

Local notables and visitors noted in society brief

Dr M M Baumgarten travels to Madison tonight on business. Attorney Crain conducts business in Mt Carroll today. Miss Gertrude Hea to entertain tomorrow evening. H Schauer of South Bend Ind visits his parents. Mrs A M Smith travels to Plag field Ohio tonight to visit friends. Milton Frye returns to St Louis soon after months here. Fall hat stock promoted with Golden Eagle branding and new styles in boys caps 25 and 50 cents.

M. M. Baumgarten Madison Attorney Crain Mt. Carroll Gertrude Hea Enchre H. Schauer South Bend Ind A. M. Smith Plafogfield Milton Frye St. Louis

Take The Journal With You This Summer

Regular readers changing their address should arrange to have The Journal sent to any U.S. post office without extra charge. Address changes can be made as often as needed. The paper will be delivered promptly and regularly through the summer months wherever you are.

United States

Folds His Tent and Leaves Town Guilty of Abusive Language

The Quaker doctor known as the Great Paul was found guilty on multiple counts for using abusive language and was fined 113.80. He has left town, with fourteen counts pending, and his prosecution will continue under Dr. G M Pinnell and state attorneys.

Paul Mendota Davenport Springfield State Board of Health G. M. Pinnell Chicago Pinnell Medical Department the Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio Cronkrite Marvin Freeport Uwlinois Bushnell Brother Paul Jude Cronkrite Burrel Pattison

Farm mortgage loans offer steady security and growth

A concise promotion notes that farm mortgage loans outperform get rich quick schemes through steady interest accumulation. It emphasizes careful selection and conservative lending, claiming these loans have stood the test of time and grow security each year. It advertises carefully selected farm mortgage loans for sale.

Oklahoma Winne Mortagage Co Taylor & Prick

Rogers Plated Flatware Arrives in Various Styles

Large assortment of Rogers plated flatware now available in knives and forks. Showcasing standard straight back and curved swedged back blades. Highlights Berwick pattern in Berry and Cream spoons plus tea and salad pieces. Attractive finish resembles solid silver. Act quickly before stock is broken.

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