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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
7
Nine people were killed and eleven train employees plus eight passengers injured when the Overland limited collided head on with a freight east of Rock Springs Wyoming. Both engines were demolished and cars on the limited were burned. Several bodies were incinerated.
Reports from St. Petersburg on Wednesday night say public faith in the government’s ability to weather the growing storm is waning. Witte appears powerless against new elements and dangers stirred by the revolution, with mutinies among troops and increasing lawlessness cited as indicators.
Field Marshal Oyama and his staff entered Tokio this morning to a reception of great enthusiasm and magnitude, comparable to the welcome given to Admiral Togo. The event marks a symbol of Japan's wartime morale and diplomatic ceremony in the capital.
New York December 7 special report says at 1 o'clock this afternoon the Bedell brothers remained in first place in a bicycle race by one lap.
Fair tonight and Friday in Chicago with moderate temperatures. Special weather note indicates pleasant and mild conditions ahead.
Chicago December seven quotes show May wheat at 80 cents, May corn 45 34, May oats 38 31. January pork 8.13, January lard 7.27. Cattle 10,000 steady with beeves 3.60 to 6.80. cows and heifers 1.40 to 4.75. stockers 2.40 to 4.15. Hogs 28,000, 6 to 10 lower. mixed butchers 4.00 to 5.00. heavy 9.50 to 9.60. light 4.70 to 5.00. Sheep 16,000 steady 4.00 to 5.65.
Secretary Shaw considers making temporary deposits in principal city banks to ease the money situation. The Panama canal appropriation bill was reduced from 16 million to 11 million and passed by the house as both chambers adjourned until Monday.
The senate passed Tillman’s resolution asking the secretary of the treasury to report whether examiner records show if national banks contribute to political campaigns.
William McSwain and Wilbur Cole pleaded guilty to conspiring to extort money from members of Armour & Co. In Chicago on December 7 they were each sentenced to thirty days in jail.
Indianapolis Ind Dec 7 John R Ward adjutant general of Indiana resigned today on demand of Governor Hanly after an investigation into his accounts reportedly showing a shortage of 1000 dollars.
Bloomington Illinois reports the death by apoplexy of Mrs. John I. Martin widow of Col. John I. Martin who served as sergeant-at-arms at the National Democratic Convention during the last campaign.
A false report sparked a bank run at the First National Bank of York, Pennsylvania, with hundreds of small depositors withdrawing funds by noon today. The disturbance began in the morning and continued as word spread about the reported danger to the bank.
The grand jury ended its session with thirteen indictments announced yesterday and more cases under review. Several defendants face penitentiary or reform school sentences and fines. Sam Rue pled guilty to larceny and received one to ten years. John Dillion pled guilty to rape and got ten years.
A large crowd attended a base ball bazaar and danced past midnight. The contest to name the most popular society drew votes for Freeport club with thirty and Germania society with thirty six. Adolph Haegle of German Valley cast ten votes for Germania.
The St Agnes guild plans a naval Christmas counter of fancy articles on Saturday December 9 at F A Reads dry goods store. August Held received a 1906 Wen ton automobile the largest auto in the city, and the guild counter offers gifts for all family members.
In Georgia Baker County prepares its first legal execution as Milton Brown is to be hanged for the murder of his wife Minnie Brown. Sheriff officials report the gallows tested and working. twelve witnesses will attend. This marks a historic shift after a long history without a formal death sentence in the county.
Boston reports Jane Robinson, aged 68, near death in East Cambridge jail where she has endured solitary confinement since November 18 1888. Once sentenced to hang for murder, her sentence was commuted to life in solitary after a long Massachusetts legal battle.
Police raided the Hazel Chapman resort at 52 Galena Street last night. Several well connected young men were involved in a fight and were released later after promising not to repeat the disturbance.
A garbled note hints at a local talk of the town event featuring a 19th century style ball and carnival theatrics at Lesington Hall with an amateur orchestra prize night in uncertain terms.
A local shop advertises an overcoat sale this week with limited readable details. The fragment mentions coats and discount emphasis but lacks clear date or prices.
The prudent citizen is a lender and wise lending depends on knowing values. Our bank offers first mortgage securities with no costly risk, using our funds and handling all details including taxes and insurance for conservative investors. Co. D. Knowlton, banker and dealer in investment securities.
The First Methodist church doll carnival drew a large crowd with autumn leaves and blue white bunting. Dolls including High School football team figures sold well and homemade candies and coco wafers were served, raising about sixty dollars for church bonds and missionary education.
The remains of John Cahill who died Sunday in Walla Walla Washington arrived this afternoon at 2 45 taken to his mother Mrs Adelia Cahill at 122 Galena Street The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at 10 o clock from the family residence.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Frank Dean Afolkey and Maud A Bitterly Cedarville along with Wm B Rote Dakota and Marcelia FP Cole. no clear event or dates provided in readable text. The snippet appears to be part of a larger roster or notice with multiple names and initials.
Sheriff McCool and his wife escorted Jeanie Roberts to the insane asylum at Watertown today.
A reader shares a simple breakfast idea featuring good coffee a slice of sausage and Mrs. Austins buckwheat cakes as a satisfying morning meal.
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