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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1906
Page
1
New York January 15 bulletin from the Hollands House physician reports Marshall Field still in critical condition near the end of the seventh day of his illness with no improvement. At the time of the bulletin Mr Field's pulse ranged between 60 and
Paris reports no official break in diplomatic relations with Venezuela yet but states a rupture is imminent. Officials say discussions continue though the mood is tense and the severance appears likely in the near term.
The bark Octavia was wrecked off Buenos Aires province coast. American vice consul Daniel Meyer of Bahia Blanca was aboard and is presumed lost with the vessel. The incident occurred January 15 with likely total loss of everyone on board.
Chicago Jan. 15 Special. Threatening and colder tonight with rain in the north turning to snow flurries Tuesday fair and colder. Sun rises 7 27 a m sets 4 52 p m.
Closing board of trade quotes list May wheat corn oats and animal products, with beef cattle hogs and sheep prices from Union Stock Yards. Cattle and hogs show mostly steady or mixed results. beeves and hogs set in higher ranges, with smaller items varying. Martha Washington Thimble club announces a timely meeting for tomorrow afternoon. Breakfast hint cites Mrs. Austin’s pancake flour.
A Freeport Republican rally urged full mobilization for the county treasurer race to succeed the late John Elsesser. Oscar J. Elsesser is the candidate, with polls open 7 am to 5 pm. A large turnout from both parties is expected and workers will assist voters at ten precincts with transport for those needing help.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs Grace Taggart now aboard the steamship Cedric with her two sons en route to Europe in connection with her recent divorce from Captain E F Taggart. The Times Star published the story noting the Wooster court appearance was not held.
In Chicago on January 15 a special report notes two more murders. Anton Spychalski was shot and killed and Joseph Kane was beaten to death by highwaymen amid a recent surge in crime.
Secretary Bonaparte approved the court martial sentence and ordered the dismissal from the academy for Seah pave Tremor Coffin on hazing. A social at St. John's church fellowship house is planned with Miss Freda Ruthe at Exchange street on Wednesday evening.
A noted health claim advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as the pleasantest and most effective remedy for constipation. The copy states they awaken torpid livers and blockaded bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone up the system. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert s drug store.
Notice declares a special election to fill the First ward alderman vacancy caused by Joseph H Gibler's death. Held Tuesday February 6 at Dittmar's livery office 188 Exchange Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The notice is dated Freeport January 15, 1906 and signed by City Clerk Wu Waterstrapi.
William Waddington longtime railroad figure dies Sunday morning at 2 in Madison Wisconsin after a pneumonia illness. He was prominent for his extensive service and was the oldest conductor in the area. Ed away Sunday at Madison. Was in employ of the Illinois Central for forty four years. H M Brubaker expires after illness of several months. William Schramm died Saturday night.
Waddington, longtime Illinois Central conductor and notable Freeport resident, died after a severe cold worsened by age. He served since 1862, survived by his two wives and daughter, with a funeral planned at First Presbyterian Church. A separate obituary notes Henry M. Brubaker, an elder county resident, died after months of illness including typhoid fever.
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