16 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
1
Premium soft coal advertised as high grade and low sulphur burns to light ash. Coal is carefully mined and re screened to remove dirt and screenings. Exclusive sale for Freeport claims customers pay only for coal, not dirt. Trial suggested for domestic use.
The entry lists the main office at Exchange Street with phone contact and notes a branch at 1ff Mechanic Street in Freeport with phone 42 and new line information.
During January the store offers its entire stock of ladies hand bags left from the holiday season at reduced prices.
From marked price this is an opportunity seldom offered. The store aims to carry the most complete and up-to-date line of fine Leather Goods in the city and this necessitates an occasional house-cleaning.
The Swartachild Sulzberger beef storage warehouses fire persists but is controlled. Fourteen firefighters inhaled smoke and are expected to recover. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. A second blaze in Pepin’s fire business section of Leland, twenty eight miles west of Aurora, wiped out the town area with losses around 100000 dollars.
The supreme court today dismissed the writ of certiorari to the circuit court of appeals and reversed the district court verdict in eastern Missouri. The payments to Burton were found to have been made in Ashington, remanding for a new trial.
Near Neligh Nebraska on January 16 a farm hand Andrew Nelson aged twenty murdered Miss Carrie Jacobson aged nineteen while she slept then killed himself using a shotgun. Jealousy cited as the motive in the fatal incident.
At Barcochona Spain on January 16 delegates from 106 labor and other societies telephoned the International Anti Militarist committee in Holland demanding a general strike in all countries to end the Russo Japanese war and hostilities in the far east.
Lafayette, Alabama era early today bank dynamited in Macon Ga report says $40000 taken. Citizens in pursuit across the area as investigators search for the burglars and motives remain unclear.
The Supreme Court today sustained the Iowa anti-cigarette statute, affirming the Iowa state supreme court ruling. The challenge contended that enforcement by state authorities interfered with interstate commerce.
Mrs Duke departed her New York hotel abruptly on January 16. Her baggage remained in the room as she went out, leaving details of her plans unclear. The note remarks a sudden departure by Mrs Brodie L Duke with no further information on her destination or reason.
Hycena Montana January 16 Thomas H. Carter was elected United States senator today in a special session.
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Avery a Philippine scout and two natives wounded at Dolores river January 14. Private Austin of hospital corps wounded. Nine constabulary killed near Naslong, Samar, on the same date.
Essun Germany Jan 16 at a miners meeting delegates declared a general strike. Daily action and solidarity were urged as workers press for demands and wage concessions amid rising tensions.
Curcago forecast notes fall tonight and Tuesday with a slowly rising temperature pattern. Regional conditions point to cooler evenings and gradual daytime warmth as a light to moderate breeze persists through the period.
Closing quotations show May wheat at 1.1654 dollars, May corn at 1.14 1/2, and May oats at 0.81. Pork at 12.47, ribs 6.65, lard 6.45. Union stockyards report cattle 32,000, 10 to 16 lower. good to prime 5.65 to 6.25. sheep 24,000, 10 to 15 lower 3.80 to 5.50. horse 5,000, 5 to 10 lower. mixed butchers 4.40 to 4.70. heavy 4.65 to 4.75. light 4.85 to 4.55. Market commentary mentions Michael Root, brother of former Chief of Police Root, and notes prices as of today.
Humane Officer C B Brubaker works to place Patrick Burns family children after father’s paralytic stroke and mother’s death. Oldest daughter Helen seeks a home in Freeport, while Catherine and the 18 year old girl Edward helps neighbors. Chicago connections and local condolences noted.
Freeport high school teams beat Rockford Y. M. C. A. twice in Rockford on Saturday night. The first game ended 82 to 22 with Freeport leading 12 to 12 at halftime. In the second game Freeport won 38 to 27 amid rough play, Luecke Neidemeier Strawi Wahler and Goddard starring for Freeport with a strong finish and a large local crowd cheering their victory.
A Freeport Woman's club Saturday program featured four club members performing Auterpoan Society Waltz pieces and Hungarian selections including Danae, Miss Moulter, Mrs. Hrowd, and Miss Berlin among others. The event ended with a paper on Parsifal by Miss Isabelle Fry. The Kimball piano loaned by Charles J. Bentley. Elder William Brewster chapter will meet Monday at 7 30 with thimbles. A three month English course begins Feb 1 at King's Daughters settlement home. Dr King s New Life Pills advertised at 25 cents by Joseph Emert.
Social notes recount Mrs. Musser’s birthday party with games, ice cream, a China cup gift, and an oyster supper. J B Jackson’s fiftieth anniversary includes a Mortis chair and dancing, plus thanks for future birthdays. Lady friends visit Mrs. Van Dyke in Florence Township for sewing and luncheon. Martha Washington Thimble Club plans a German lunch meeting tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Briggs honored by Seth Mann and Knowlton with 3 to 6 pm visit. Germania society to host a stag party for members tomorrow night.
At churches yesterday citizens signed petitions protesting Sunday theatres while Manager Knorr circulates a counter petition. The council faces a spring election and Sunday shows stand to influence voters. Also local notices advertise elixirs and readings, with ads for a Shannon hotel lease and Madison restaurant help wanted.
An advertisement by Charles D. Knowlton promotes farm mortgage loans as a steady, rational investment. It frames real estate mortgages as disciplined, low risk vehicles that educate investors in prudent judgment, avoiding speculative frenzy and offering reliable income. The dealer positions these loans as double benefits aiding wealth accumulation while resisting bulls and bears.
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