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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports a terrible earthquake in Nicaragua with Masaya said to be ruined by a volcano eruption. Vice Consul Wallace cabled the State Department with the yesterday dated message.
In St Paul the state commission organizing Minnesota troops memorials for Vicksburg met to choose a main state monument at a site they select. Markers will mark positions of the Third Fourth and Fifth Infantry and the First Minnesota battery with additional markers showing each regiment's advance on May 22 1863.
New York January 4 Special says financial experts project that this month will see record levels of interest and dividend payments. Many major railroads and industrials have resumed or increased dividends while few have reduced. Numerous small banks trusts and companies have started or resumed payouts.
Generally fair weather expected in Chicago tonight and Friday with light snow flurries in the extreme north tonight. A slightly colder night follows as the sun rises at 7 30 and sets at 4 40 p m.
Chicago closes with May wheat 1884 May corn 4434 74 May oats 82 January pork 13.95 lard 87.60 ride 7.50 Cattle 9 500 strong beefs 3 65 to 3 25 cows heifers 1 50 to 4 78 stockers feeders 2 50 to 4 25 hogs 25 000 higher mixed butchers 5.10 to 5.35 good heavy 5.20 3.05 rough heavy 5.05 5.15 light 5.05 to 6 275 sheep 14 000 steady 4 00 to 5 85
The Freeport Baseball association met to elect officers for the year. President F. O. Keene, Vice President Frank Lohr, Secretary W. A. Stevens, and Treasurer L. R. Jungkunz were named. Delegates R. R. Tiffany and F. O. Keene, with alternates Major Frank Lohr and Oscar Youngs, were chosen to attend the Chicago league meeting Tuesday. The group urged curtailing league expenses and questioned President Powers salary.
A thousand armed workmen attacked the Provodnik rubber factory in Riga before daylight, the military bombarded the plant, two groups killed guards and dragoons, eight dragoons and six stablemen were slain, eleven wounded. Copenhagen dispatch reports workers surrendered and handed over their leaders to troop commander.
Robert M. LaFollette was sworn in today as United States senator from Wisconsin in Washington. The ceremony occurred just before the session opened with a tense mood among colleagues, reflecting strained personal relations between Spooner and LaFollette amid political frictions.
Snow storm battered Freeport yesterday afternoon and overnight, halting steam and electric trains. Blizzard and heavy snow banks slowed travel from the west, with trains arriving hours late this morning as snow plows were mobilized to clear the lines.
A heavy snowstorm hits Freeport ending a calm afternoon scene. Affected by high winds, streetcars halted by nightfall and trains ran late, with snowplows and shovels suddenly in daily use. Rail delays persist though officials expect smoother service unless another storm arrives.
Sixteen inches of snow heavily drifted blocked railroad divisions of Great Western and Iowa Central. Northwestern line fared better but trains delayed hours. Telegraph and telephone wires down.
Three days of stubborn fighting at Puerto Plata end with Morales forces defeated and dispersed. General Rodriguez, former Mate Cristi governor, is among the killed. Caceres' troops led by General Cespedes report heavy casualties on both sides near Cape Haytien.
Washington Jan 4 special report says the House of Representatives agreed to resolution by the committee on post offices and post roads to investigate whether abuses of the franking privileges by members of Congress have occurred.
The Stephenson County County club, a Republican group, held its annual meeting and re elected all officers and committees. New rooms are offered to the Young Men's Republican club for their meetings. Officers include President C W Harden and Secretary T M Kauffman.
Governor Higgins denied the reprieve for Albert T. Patrick who is on death row for the murder of Texas millionaire William M. Rice. The ruling comes as Patrick faces execution under New York state death sentence.
A message from or to Reyes says the disabled steamer City of Pueblo is being towed to this port by two steamers and should reach here this afternoon.
The Whist game with Freeport has been moved from Wednesday Jan 14 to Monday Jan 8 to accommodate a Freeport team member.
In Shoals Indiana the Albaugh general store safe was blown open with dynamite early today and about $13 000 in cash and bonds were taken. Separately Arcade Manufacturing stockholders voted to raise capital from 125000 to 200000 to fund planned improvements this year.
An adjourned city council meeting will be held tonight to act on bids for lighting the city for the next five years. The meeting focuses on evaluating proposals, selecting a contractor, and approving funding arrangements.
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Sound lending guidance stresses prudent real estate backed loans. E. D. Knowlton promotes first mortgage security, personal funds, and minimal investor expense while handling collections taxes and insurance for conservative investments.
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