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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1905

Page

7

Illinois Central R R East and West Bound Timetable

Illinois Central R R timetable excerpt shows eastbound and westbound departures from Freeport and Chicago with listed stopping times and train numbers. It includes service details such as buffet parlor car availability, cafe parlor trains, connections at Rockford Belvidere and Belvidere for Beloit Janesville Madison Sycamore DeKalb and Pacific Coast routes, and notes on freight passenger service and agent J B Swear.

East Bound Freeport Chicago West Bound Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Harvard Spring Valley Pacific Coast John F. Daly Rock Island Evekor Mt. Carroll Davenport Mt Carroll Jancaville Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids North South Dakota J. B. Swear

Express travel routes and agents from South Freeport

A fragmented schedule lists trains toward Chicago and western cities. It notes daily No 4 Chicago express and No 6 Chicago Special, with westbound No 1 81 P Omaha limited and No 9 Express daily. It mentions baggage through to destinations, with agent J F Lady and J P Elser.

Chicago Dubuqa Minneapolis St.Paul Des Moines St. Joseph Kansas City Fort Dodge Council Bluffs Ce Freenes Brewater House South Freeport Tage Brewster House J. FF J. P. Elser Agt Ohtoaga

Special Holiday Excursion Rates For Students And Teachers

Special holiday excursion rates for students and teachers via the North Western Line. Ex excursion tickets available at low rates upon presentation of certificates from educational institutions. For full sale dates and limits, inquire with Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. Geo. B. Turneaure piano tuner contact details and telephone reference.

North-Western Line Chicago & Northwestern R’vy

Rentals and found pocketbook notice in city listings

Three or four furnished rooms for light housekeeping available at 108 Douglas Avenue. A five room flat over Bengston's jewelry store offers inquiry via J. W. Karcher at 211 Carroll Street, phone 20. A furnished room with bed ten minutes from the courthouse is obtainable at the office. On Thursday evening a pocketbook with $18 and change was found. return to Mary East at 363 Adams Street or call red 033.

Douglas Avenue Bengston J. W. Karcher Carroll Street Mary East Adams Street

Lighting Proposals For Freeport Illinois Sealed Bids

The city of Freeport Illinois invites sealed proposals from lamp manufacturers for five year street and city lighting from April 6 1906 to April 6 1911. Bids cover 2000 candle power lamps 125 to 149 150 to 174 and 175 to 200 lights and 60 candle power gas or incandescent lights 56 to 74 and 75 to 100 lights. Include lamp make and description. A $1000 bid bond is required with each proposal, and the successful bidder must enter contract and bond $5000 within 30 days or bond is forfeited. The city reserves right to reject any bid. WM. Waterstradt City Clerk. 12-6d4w

City of Freeport Illinois WM. Waterstradt

Diphtheria and Sore Throat Tablets Ad

Dr Bunsen recommends Diphtheria and Sore Throat Tablets for throat diseases. Sold by all druggists. h2-18d w2np.

Dr. Bunsen

Russia Strikes Stalled by Government Calm in Rail Traffic

Reports from St Petersburg reveal a general political strike with workers obeying the council in part while the government keeps rail traffic moving. Officials say measures are in place to prevent disorders as authorities pursue arrests and confront revolutionary leaders. Moscow prospects grow tense with troop loyalty and fears of mutiny amid demonstrations.

St. Petersburg Pan Lke December Tlunger Napoleon Mark Tapley Russ Vassili Ostrov Moscow Rt. Petersburg Becun Doubassof

Strikers Move to Halt Trains in St Petersburg Riot

Striking railroad workers in St Petersburg attempt to block train service, seize trains outside the city, and compel engineers to quit. One Kursk engine captain is shot, authorities vow dismissal for noncompliance, and police warn penalties for strike inciters as insurrection spreads to Esthonia and Baltic provinces.

St. Petersburg Berlin Kursk M. Nemechuleff Baltic Frederickstad Ireutzburg Esthonia

Czar and Cabinet Firm on That Point in March Meet

St Petersburg dispatch reports the emperor and his cabinet, after late night talks, have reached a firm decision on a key point and plan a March meeting to finalize policy. The article notes the issue is pivotal to ongoing government objectives and outlines anticipated discussions.

Czar Douma St. Petersburg

New York Mutual Life probe reveals profit transfers

Testimony before the legislative insurance committee alleges that profits from security sales were moved to conceal reduced real estate values or losses. President McCurdy and Vice President Grannis allegedly instructed auditors on these transfers. Vanderpoel admitted knowledge but did not report it. The panel adjourned to December 27. In Bogota authorities busted a conspiracy to overthrow the government led by Felipe Angelo, Moya Vasquez, and Luis Martinez, all arrested and to be tried by court martial.

New York Mutual Life Insurance Company Legislative Committee On Insurance Hughes Tiane Vanderpoel Insurance Department McCurdy Grannis Vanderpoel Bogota Colombia Felipe Angelo Moya Vasquez Luis Martinez Jreace

Capias for L P D Abbott in Chicago firm fraud case

A capias is issued for L P D Abbott a prominent lumberman and real estate dealer and churchman from St Louis. He is indicted at Chiengzo on a conspiracy to defraud charge tied to L L P D Abbott & Co of Chicago, aided by police about a year ago. Berlin reports Emperor William plans winter recreations with officers named for instruction. Two killed and three fatally hurt in Windsten boiler explosion near Swamp Siding Sayre PA. Paris Figaro reports British Spanish betrothal agreement for King Alfonso and Princess Anna of Battenberg.

St. Louis L. PD Killen Klinira N.Y Windstten Frank Morse Leon Dennison Kfree Swarthout Henry McMang Martin Gallagher Sayre Paris The Figaro Alfonso Ana of Buttenberg

Milwaukee Robbed Fighter Beaten in Saloon Basement

Frank Curry known as a strike breaker reported to police that he was robbed and severely beaten in a Milwaukee saloon basement on December 28. Also Andy Bezenah of Cincinnati defeated Milwaukee’s Jack O’Leary in eight rounds to win a backing athletic bout. Choate expected to be named chairman of the American delegation to the second Hague conference. In Oklahoma City a Busch ice and brewing plant basement storage loss and damage listed at $75,000. Peoria bank directors face personal liability for defalcations likely totaling $1,000,000.

Curry St. Louis Rec Frank Curry Milwaukee Andy Bezenah Cincinnati Jack O'Leary Bezenah Oklahoma Oklahoma City O. T Dee Oklahoma Ice and Brewing Company Adolphus Busch Busch Peoria Peoria National Bank Peoria School Board

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