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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1906
Page
1
Albany January 16 Special Democrats refuse to take part as Brackett opens a resolution demanding Depew's resignation. Brackett accuses Depew of tolerating loot and debauchery undermining the nation. The vote on the resolution ends 34 to 1 with Democrats abstaining.
Columbus Ohio January 16 special report says Rev Cleveland brother of former President Grover Cleveland died last night from paralysis at age 73.
Chicago forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with slightly colder temperatures. Sunrise was 7 27 a m and sunset 4 54 p m.
Charles Siems and family of 21 Delaware Street thank members of the local machinists and boiler makers unions and the shop men as well as other friends for the many kindnesses extended during their recent bereavement.
A brief antiquated note credits Methusala with being a good old soul and suggests he might still be alive if he had taken Rocky Mountain Tea, mentioning Joseph Emmert in connection with the claim.
Notice is given that on Tuesday February 6 a special election will be held at Dittmar's livery No 188 Exchange Street to fill the First Ward alderman vacancy caused by the death of Joseph H Gibler The polls open 7 am close 6 pm City Clerk Wo F Wavterstradt dated January 15 1906 deltas dtad
Golden Eagle runs a Great 10 day sale featuring clothing and furnishings at reduced prices. The notice mentions a Saturday event and references Mrs. Austin's pancake flour for breakfast, with no trouble to pets indicated in the fragment.
Dr M A Banks of Rockford promotes the Rockford Symphony Orchestra gift three concerts on Jan 28 Feb 25 and Mar 25 at the Rockford opera house Edwin Rotzler and Oscar Wagner Freeporters members of the organization Herbert Butler well known Freeport conductor Emil Liebling Chicago soloist for the first concert Freeporters may obtain tickets from Win Neese at the interurban station Season tickets cost 1 single admission 50 cents
Hewitt Crawford, a porter at the Senate hotel, sprained his right ankle in the cellar while at work yesterday morning and was moved to St. Francis hospital for treatment.
A promotional notice describes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the pleasant and effective remedy for constipation. It claims the pills awaken sluggish organs, prevent appendicitis, and tone the body, with a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert’s drug cure.
A fragmented line references a date called the Big Eagle with garbled text suggesting a Saturday event. The readable bits imply a local or cultural celebration, but exact date and details remain unclear from the OCR snippet.
Chicago's Greatest Merchant expired this afternoon in New York at four o'clock. Bulletins issued earlier in the day reported rapid breathing and said the end was near with a 3:30 bulletin noting the approach of death.
Indianapolis January 16 More than 1 000 delegates from eleven states filled Tomlinson hall for the opening of the United Mine Workers of America annual convention. Officials report the wage scale for joint conference with operators next week, with prospects for an amicable settlement.
Chicago Catholic officials outlined a long cherished plan to make the diocese the center of Catholic education and religion in America. The opening of a large seminary for priesthood in the Austin suburb marks the first step toward a major expansion with future religious edifices to follow.
Dr A C Schaule of Warren transacts business in town. Lodges meet first Tuesday in February. Bus trip to Robertsdale for homeseekers expedition leaves today. John Schwarze files warrant for Thomas Weisser over alleged illegal voting by a minor. Ladies Aid at English Lutheran, Mrs Brown 187 Galena, Wednesday. Epworth League holds Bible class tonight at First M E with RE D Herbert. Salem church Aid at Mrs Webb 165 Locust Wednesday afternoon to elect officers. Freeport Petroleum Co of Cleveland OK pays 2 percent dividend. Wm P Emmert manager. Fred Plane Belvidere to perform sleight of hand at Y M C A next Monday. Brick cheese illness hits families of Dr Charles Cress and Charles Hopkinson. doctors respond. Woman's Home Missionary Society Embury church meets Miss Tillie Serf 721 Stephen son street Wednesday 2:30. red man’s burden study after business. Everyone invited.
Last evening many papers claimed veteran conductor William Waddington was run down by engine 1118 operated by W L Maine of Freeport. The correction states Maine was not in charge of the engine at the time and credits his 35 year career with a spotless safety and minimal property damage record, not exceeding $50.
A brittle OCR fragment notes a ceremony or notice about a person named August Barnard with a date in August and a place likely Waterlon. Other readable details are too garbled to determine roles, organizations, or exact actions.
Council debate highlights neglected petitions and demands fixes from Liberty Street poles to Second Street obstructions. Meat market hawkers plea to confine trades to city markets prompts committee action. lighting contract postponed to next meeting.
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