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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1906

Page

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Higgins on Insurance Law and Depew Resignation Move

Albany January 3 Gov Higgins urged drastic insurance reform and signaled broader probes into other insurance types in his legislative message. Senator Brackett demanded Chancey Depew resign as U S senator, a resolution quickly withdrawn. James W Wadsworth Jr elected speaker of the assembly with full Republican vote.

Albany N. Y Higgins Brackett Saratoga Chancey M. Depew United States Depew James W Wadsworth, Jr

McCall Resigns as New York Life CEO

John A. McCall today resigned as president of the New York Life Insurance company. The board accepted the resignation and Alexander E. Carr was elected to the presidency. Richard A. McCurdy and his son Robert H. McCurdy also resigned as trustees of the Mutual Life Insurance company.

New York John A. McCall New York Life Insurance Company Alexander E.carr Richard A. McCurdy The Mutual Life Insurance Company Robert H. McCurdy

Illinois Weather Forecast For Chicago Jan 8

Rain or snow and colder tonight followed by fair and colder Thursday. Sun rises 7 30 a m sets 4 40 p m.

Chicago Illinois

Market Report and Chicago Board Quotes

Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 87 and a half cents, May corn at 44 cents, May cara at 323 and a half, January pork at 13.77, January lard at 7.50 and 52, January ribs at 7.40. Union stock yards listings report cattle at 19,000 head steady, bees at 3.65 to 6.10, cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.75, stockers and feeders 2.56 to 4.25, hogs 35,000 weak to 6 lower with various cuts from 5.00 to 5.83, good heavy 5.15 to 5.80, rough heavy 5.00 to 5.10, light 5.00 to 5.22, sheep 20,000 weak to 10 lower, 4.00 to 5.75. Read the Journal's want column.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

City Council Hears Lighting Bid Details and Election Notice

The council deferred action on street lighting bids for five years and scheduled a special election on February 6 to fill the late Alderman Gibler’s First Ward seat. Reports showed the city healthy. finances covered by police fines and licenses, with general warrants paid and hydrant rentals approved.

Joseph H. Gibler Dittmar’s Exchange Street William Milner E. L. Cronkrite John S. Harpster Chester Gilbert Henry B. Witte Charles Perkins Moron Harden

Rev C W McCaskill Named New Pastor at First M E Church

The First M E church official board announces Rev C W McCaskill has been offered and accepted the pastorate vacancy left by Rev J K Shields. He previously served as private secretary to Bishop Bashford at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Ohio and was former Oak Park pastor. At about forty two years old, he was appointed by Bishop Wilson with ratification by Presiding Elder Burling and the church board. His opening sermon will be on Sunday January 21.

First Methodist Episcopal Church C. W.mccaskill J. K. Shields McCaskill Bishop Bashford Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Oak Park Shields Wilson L. C. Burling

Barbers at War With Proposals to Open on Holidays

Barbers debate drastic action to keep shops open on holidays and Sunday mornings. Boss barbers plan to close on special days or force journeymen to work to counteract impact. A meeting was adjourned for lack of quorum, and tensions rise likely prompting journeymen response and a return to Sunday morning openings.

Morales Troops Attack Puerto Plata In Hayti War

Advices from Puerto Plata report that fugitive President Morales forces led by General Rodriguez attacked the city at 10 am and fought for eight hours until sunset. Many casualties occurred on both sides and Rodriguez is preparing for another assault.

Cape Haytien Hayti Puerto Plata Santo Domingo Morales Roderiguez

Execution claims rise in Moscow clashes

Moscow reports circulate that summary executions by troops have surged. The clearing of the Riazan line up to Lubertzi involved heavy bloodshed with troops firing on crowds at multiple stations. Three leaders were captured and shot, and over 300 people were killed or wounded.

Moscow Riazan Lubertzi

Wreck on Kedzie Avenue Involves Freight Trains

A rear-end collision between two freight trains on the Se Paul line at Kedzie avenue injures fifteen men, many fatally. The first train carried livestock and hogs, which were killed. the wreck, in mist and darkness, burned for two hours. Most injured were Wisconsin stockmen from Town and Green counties. two trainmen survived.

Chicago Se. Paul Kedzie Avenue Town and Green Counties Wisconsin

Regular Board Meeting Notice at Public Library

A regular meeting of the board of education will be held in its rooms at the Cornease Public Library on Friday evening, January 3, at 7:80. The agenda and actions to be considered will be discussed, with public attendance welcome.

Board of Education Cornease Public Library

Kentucky Senate Race Heats Up Over Blackburn Toga

Kentucky's legislature opens amid a three way race for the U.S. Senate seat held by Joseph S Blackburn. Rival candidates Judge Thomas H Paynter and William B Haldeman lead, with Beckham backing Paynter and Blackburn seeking a second term. The fight splits the Democratic party into factions as caucus votes edge toward the convention decision.

Frankfort Kentucky United States Joseph S.C. Blackburn Blackburn Thomas H. Paynter William B. Haldeman Louisville Times Haldeman Judge Paynter Paynter Phia Haldeman Oes Beckham St. Louis Ninth Congressional District Democratic Party of Jeffer

Fine residence on Carroll Street for sale

A fine home on Carroll Street, new four room house with every improvement, east front lot 6 by 68 feet, good barn, elegant location, price moderate, ready sale unless you want a smaller home. a beauty for a large family.

Carroll Street

Sound lending of money by a banker and dealer

The prudent citizen is a lender and wise lending depends on knowing values. Avoid over lending. secure high rates or ignorance of values. Real estate is the safest security, evident and productive. Our loans are first mortgage, funded personally, with no extra investor expense. We handle all details, taxes, insurance, and collections. Co D Knowlton, Banker and Dealer in Investment Securities.

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