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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
1
St Petersburg July 5 Emperor Nicholas publicly directs Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaevitch to investigate and curb troop disorder in the military district. Generals Ozeroff and Gadon are dismissed in disgrace from the army.
The War Department reports a virulent cholera outbreak in Manila. In the week ending July 4, there were 116 cases and 99 deaths. In the 24 hours ending July 6, Manila recorded 29 cases and 28 deaths, with 12 cases and deaths reported in the provinces.
In Chicago the Illinois Fair opens tonight and continues Friday. The sun rose at 4 29 a m and will set at 7 39 p m, marking a full day of events and showings with bright summer weather anticipated.
Closing quotations for September wheat at 79 1/2 cents and September corn at 51 1/2 cents. Oats 35 1/2 cents, rye 17.5?, lard 9.05, ribs 9.55. Cattle steady to higher with 13 000 head. hogs 25 000 head, weak. Slaughter grades mixed. stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.50. sheep 15 000 head, 5 to 10 higher, 3.25 to 6.00.
Charles Musser, arrested Tuesday for attempting to smuggle liquor to county jail prisoners, fought Deputy Sheriff Steve Moore in a prior incident and was fined in police court. Sheriff McCool, after returning from an official trip, issued a state warrant over insolent conduct toward Mrs. McCool and a jail domestic dispute. Musser pleaded guilty, fined 50 dollars plus costs, and remains in custody with the sheriff.
A prayer and praise service at the Second Presbyterian church will feature an especially interesting character. All who joined the church in the past month are asked to respond to the thought What I have done for the Lord and the satisfaction received from it. All members urged to attend. Bring red books used at tabernacle.
William Young was arrested yesterday by Constable Portner on an assault and battery charge. He was fined $3 and costs by Justice Geib after a fight in a saloon in which Young allegedly struck Brubaker Brubaker and Young both were beaten in the ensuing clash.
An unknown youth attempting acrobatic feats on a wire cable across Yellow Creek near the Globe Park bridge fell into the water Tuesday afternoon. A park attendant rescued the boy from the creek, ending the incident.
Members of the Stephenson county board of review met at the court house this morning and the board was organized for the session. J C Lampert of Lena was appointed clerk and work began this afternoon. The board comprises Mr Lampert John Bruce of Florence and A E Hawke of Freeport.
The semi annual election of officers of the Freeport Trades and Labor council will be held tomorrow evening. Matters of importance regarding the tri city Labor day celebration at Beloit will also come up before the meeting.
A note urges readers that the circus will draw a large crowd while cautioning to watch the E. and W. store. An advertisement for their Big Clearing Sale opens Thursday is highlighted in this issue.
City council refuses to confirm Jacob Bissekumer as a police officer citing concerns over his suitability. Mayor Dittmar pleads for reconsideration as officials scheduled from salary change are confirmed, while Bissekumer’s appointment is blocked amid disputes and questions about past conduct.
Horace Tarbox’s automobile, being repaired at Shoemaker shop in Arcade addition, was crushed when a C. M. & St. P. freight car backed onto the track. The collision damaged the car severely and forced Tarbox onto his left ankle, requiring crutches after the ordeal.
Morning Fourth of July robbery at Robert Macomber's Waddams Grove home triggers chase. three youths arrested in Nora, detained in Lena overnight, then brought to Freeport for a Justice Goddard hearing. Victimized by a lady's gold watch, chain, ring, locker, and coat valued around $15.
Ten shares of First National Bank of Freeport Illinois stock from the Marie F. Rising estate are offered. Sealed bids due by July 10 1806 with cash terms. sale to be approved by County Court. Executor Edward H. Aoe serves as executor.
A July Fourth spate of accidents caused by premature explosions left Burrell Oblander and Max Autrim among the seriously hurt. Others including Albert Bering, Wallace Snooks, and John Buss’s son sustained hand injuries or burns. Police reported about twenty five revolvers reclaimed, and the day closed with no fatalities.
Miss Emma Frye of the First U. B. church won the diamond medal in the chautauqua contest yesterday. Frye, renowned as a reader and elocutionist, added another medal to her string silver gold grand gold and diamond. Sarah Eloise Fisher, who trained Frye, earned praise for her guidance and work.
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