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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1906

Page

3

No Room for Jesus in This Christmas Inn

A Los Angeles Christmas sermon parallels Bethlehem’s inn crowding with modern indifference to Jesus. It argues Christ is still shut out by merchants, rulers, priests, and even families who turn away the homeless, the poor, and sinners, urging readers to leave space in hearts and homes for the savior this season.

Los Angeles Bethlehem Jesus Judaea Herod Christ Manger Joseph Mary Nazareth Lord Jesus Brice Marley Jerusalem Zebulon

Wreck Kills Nine as Train Crashes at Enderlin ND

Nine people are dead and at least twenty five injured when an east bound accommodation train from Moose Jaw to St Paul collided head on with a switch engine at Enderlin North Dakota. Fire and wrecked cars spread as rescuers fought to free passengers before flames engulfed the cars. Names of the dead include Charles Backus Bergen North Dakota and H J Volkering Anamoose ND with six others severely hurt and possibly dying. Officials refuse to release a full injured list while investigators sort the scene and count survivors.

Rt. Maul Minneapolis, St. Paul Sault Ste. Marie Enderlin Moose Jaw Snask St. Paul Jesse Charles Backus Bergen N. D H. J. Volkering Anamoase Osceola Wis John Snatterburg Anamedose Tony Green Volva Serrestord Medicine Hat Alberta HW. Rosenbaum M. D Danielson Sheldon Minn A. O. Anderson Starbuck Minny Nefs Hansen Kenmare

Kodal digestion remedy praised by Chicago firm

Bh C DeWitt Co of Chicago reports Kodal digestion and stomach corrective fully meets National Pure Food Drug laws. The Kodal laboratory is large, and if all indigestion sufferers knew its virtues demand would outpace supply. Kodal is sold by all druggists.

Bh. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago Aut

Stratheoni Fire Tragedy Outbreak Near Port Dufferin

The passenger steamer Strathconan, owned by Halifax and Cyxuso Sternship Co, burned to the waterline after a fire was discovered in the after hold shortly after leaving Halifax for Canso and Guysborough. Engineers and firemen stayed at their posts to beach the vessel, saving 380 passengers who were landed before the ship was consumed. Captain Red commanded the voyage as the craft headed toward Port Dufferin in the emergency.

Halifax N. S Mee Port Dufferin Stratheoni Halifax and Cyxuso Sternship Company Canso Guysborough Strathconan Red Port Tire Chew Lind

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Claims Purity

An old ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup with a pleasant honey and tar flavor, noting it is free from opiates and conforms to the National Pure Food Law. It claims easy consumption when the bowels are open and says it is sold by all druggists.

Kennedy

Through Tourist Car Service to California

The Chicago Great Western offers weekly tourist cars to California via Omaha and C. R. I. and P. railway. For full information, contact the Great Western agent.

California Chicago Great Western Railway Omaha Great Western

Fire on Steamer Drives Crew and Passengers to Shore

Évor frenzies the flames as the after section of the weasel catches fire. Engineers and firemen in the engine room hold their post until the keel strikes a reef a mile from harbor. The crew and thirteen crew members, along with all passengers, reach shore safely after boats are lowered.

Évor

One Strike Off One On Trouston Texas

Locomotive firemen on the Southern Pacific strike about 400 enginemen who refuse Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers membership. John J Hanahan grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers leads the action from Peoria Illinois. The older brotherhood backs the dispute. New York conference ends with no holiday yardmen strike as crews seek higher pay. Arbitration likely after a four cent offer versus six demanded.

Trouston, Tex Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Southern Pacific John J. Tlannahan Brotherhoan Peoria Locomotive Brotherhood Hanahan New York Dee

Ignatief Assassinated at Zemstvo Conference in Tver

Count Alexis Pavlovitch Ignatief ex governor of Kiev and leader of the court reactionary party was assassinated in Tver while at a zemstovists conference. A young revolutionary fired six shots, killing him instantly, then wounded himself in a pursuit room and shouted that he had accomplished his task.

St. Petersburg Alexis Pavlovitch Ignatief Kieff Tver Zemstovists Tle Count Ignatiel Count Ignatier Zemsatvo Nobles’ Assembly Zematyes Auto Ito Alexis

Captain Macklin Improves After Fort Reno Shooting

El Reno Oklahoma December 24 Captain Macklin shows improvement and recovery is assured after a Friday night shot at his Fort Reno residence. Detectives have no positive suspect identity or whereabouts. The assailant was traced to Darlington station likely boarding a freight train and Macklin did not surrender when ordered but attacked his assailant.

el Reno C.tm Macklin Fort Reno Darlington Station

Schnell Involved in Fatal Shooting Near Chicago Home

In Chicago on December 4 a board of trade operator named Davin Schnell shot a man in a dispute near his home then, as police arrived, went back inside his residence to retire only to be arrested. The victim was 15 year old Robert Thies who was delivering papers nearby. Schnell claimed he heard footsteps and feared an robbery.

Schnell Chicago Uawsboy Davin Board of Trade Mia Robert Thies Shanks

Town in Poland Faces Industrial Crisis

In the town of Lodz Poland the situation is described as severely strained with socialism gaining practical control amid government abstention. One fourth of residents are unemployed or without bread as workmen demand more, while employers threaten to close all factories within five days if demands are not dropped.

Poland Lodz Russiia

Thwing and Gardiner Thunning Wed in Auburn Home

Charles F Thwing president of Western Reserve University and Miss Maury Gardiner Thunning were married at the bride’s home in Auburn Ohio with witnesses from local society. David Downing noted as a relative, ceremony reported in this city.

Presy” Thwing Auburn, & C Charles F. Thwing Western Reserve University Cleveland Maury Gardiner Thunning Mur Mia David M. Dwnoning

Mineral production value rises in United States in 190

Washington reports total mineral production value in the United States for 190 amounted to a large sum, with a substantial increase over 1909. The Geological Survey released the statement detailing higher output and the rising value across mining sectors.

Washington United States Suly Fry

President Roosevelt urges funds for famine in China relief

Washington announces a proclamation calling on all Americans to donate to aid millions facing starvation in China. In Wisconsin Janesville, 11 year olds Kleeman Geiser and Bar Wheelowt are sent to reform school for robbing younger boys on the streets, following a spree mimicking western bandits.

Washington Roosevelt United States China Wisconsin Janesville Wis Kleeman Geiser and Bar Wheelowt

Saving Money Through Local Building and Loan Open

A persuasive notice promoting systematic saving tied to ability. It touts that saving eliminates poverty and claims a local building and loan association offers the best real estate mortgage investments at home. The Freeport Association’s fifty-third series is now open, with stock payments of fifty cents per share per month and an invitation to apply.

Building and Loan Association Freeport Association

Empress Eugenie Chooses Black Riding Habit to Flee Empire

In a dramatic decision cited by Sterling Heilig, Empress Eugenie weighed a black riding suit to ride before the people. Lacking a black skirt and corsage, she faced a crisis as the empire teetered on upheaval, with others away at Compiegne and Fontainebleau.

Hmile de Girardin Eugenie Louis Philippe Legion of Honor Compiegne Fontainebleau Hugenle Sterling Hellig Metropolitan Magazine

Pungent Chinese Expressions Spark Sarcasm

The piece notes biting Chinese idioms used to mock vanity and excess. Phrases compare a boastful man to a paper tiger, a self weighing rat, a bowing hunchback, a spentthrift rocket, and a distant lantern that lights nothing close.

Her Sad Fate

New York Press reports a melodramatic column titled Her Sad Fate with a dialogue snippet where Geraldine pleads love and laments suffering alone in a personal tragedy narrative. The piece centers on emotional portrayal rather than a documented event or public action.

Gerald Geraldine New York Press

Wanted for His Name.4 New York Police Arrest Brooklyn Man

Constantine Walczewski has been arrested at his Brooklyn home for an offense tied to the peace of Chicago.

New York Constantine Walczewski Brooklyn Poace Chicago

Blue Ribbon meats on display at Merck & O'Brien market

Notice to public urging inspection of Blue Ribbon fat stock meats and fine poultry at Merck and O'Brien market 124 Chicago Street before purchasing for Christmas diapers. Phone contact 263. Dated 12-19.

Merck & O’brien Chicago St

Upright Piano For Sale At Heas Second Hand Store

An upright piano is advertised for sale at Hea s Second Hand Store located at 163 Galena Street Upright piano described as almost as good as new with a price notation of 11-30 cent words.

Hea Galena St

Very Low Rates to State Teachers Association Excursion

Ex cursion tickets will be sold Dec 26 and 27 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.

State Teachers” Association Springfield Chicago & North- Western R’y

Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Offered by Railway

The Chicago Great Western Railway announces weekly homeseekers excursion tickets to Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin and northern Illinois at nearly half fare each Tuesday for the balance of the year. Equally low rates to other points. For full information apply to the GCR agent 22 31.

Chicago Great Western Railway Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Northern Iehican Gasat Western Agen

Low Rates to the West and Southwest railway offer

On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through March 1907 the Chicago Great Western will sell one way colonist tickets at nearly half fare to Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Louisiana Mexico Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma South Dakota Texas and Wyoming. For information contact the Great Western Agent J P Kunas G P A St Paul Minn. 1-5 12-31

Chicago Greats Western Railway Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Louisiana Mexico Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma South Dexkota Texas Wyoming Great Western J.P. Kunas St Paul Minn Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Holiday excursion rates on North Western line

Excursion rates to extensive territory offered on ten dates from December 20 to January 7 with good returning until January 7. Tickets valid to stations on the South Western line and to points on several other lines. Consult Chicago & North Western Railway agents for full details.

C. St. P.M O. B’y

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