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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
5
Freeport coal supplier announces rapid business growth from good hard coal and satisfactory delivery. Invites inspections of stock and encourages summer orders with liberal discounts and delivery tailored to customer needs.
A fragmented OCR entry lists Sanford aZaiiman main office at 60 2xchiinge street with a phone line and a branch office at 1b Mechanic street Freeport with a second phone line.
Washington July 4 Special Much discussion has centered on Sir Wilfrid Laurier and his cabinet deciding to abandon the idea of commercial reciprocity with the United States. The Canadian government fears Canada’s growing industrial prosperity reduces American support. American manufacturers have urged the President to seek better relations between the two governments.
Washington July 6 Special The deposition phase in Baroness Roquete mother of Mrs Florence Maybrick vs D W Armstrong and others resumed after a halt earlier this month Attorneys argued Armstrong was lengthening the cross examination by reading letters for identification The Baroness seeks to reclaim coal lands and other Virginia properties valued in the millions Mrs Maybrick is expected to testify in the case
Director W W Campbell of Lick Observatory sails with assistants and equipment to Spain to view the sun eclipse next month. Treasury makes special provision for duty-free return of supplies after the mission.
The noted writer Mrs Flora Bigelow Dodge, sister of Poulteney Bigelow and former wife of Charles Phelps Dodge, married Hon Lionel George Guest fourth son of Lord Wimborne at Wookie Tipi in Sioux Falls. Daughter of Hon John Bigelow, she is about thirty and mother to a fifteen year old daughter.
July 6 report from Theodosia notes residents are leaving town in compliance with orders as authorities fear Kniaz Potemkine mutineers may open fire this evening. Only troops and officials stay in town.
A mine near Searight in Connellsville district exploded killing five men and injuring several others, with one seriously hurt. Officials say the blast likely resulted from a premature dynamite explosion.
The emperor granted a farewell audience to Baron Komura, the Japanese envoy to the peace conference approaching in Washington. The ceremony occurred in Tokyo on July 6 as officials prepared for the talks.
A French submarine boat with a crew of thirteen on board foundered here today near Frérey VILab in Tunis. The incident occurred July 6 as reports reached the coast guard. Further details are awaited from naval authorities.
Leanders beat Belgians in the final heat of the grand challenge cup today in Hunney. Special report from July 6 notes Leanders secured the victory in a decisive finish.
Generally fair tonight and Friday. Weather note appears in a brief forecast serving Chicago. Telecommunication ad promotes long distance service improvements and reduced rates across Illinois and neighboring states. Reads as part of a newspaper page with local notices and an ad.
A detachment of 525 sailors and marines arrived from Cherbourg and marched through Paris to the military school to await the delivery of Admiral Paul Jones' body. The ceremony took place at the American church on Avenue de Saraima with dignitaries from France the United States and other nations in attendance.
From St Petersburg dispatches July 6 reports show Crimean peninsula on edge of revolt. Anarchy dominates Caucasus mountains from Batoum to Baku as Theodosia workmen rejoin mutineers. Harbor ships join mutinous crews while the well to do flee in panic. Kniaz Potemkin’s guns threaten the city as bombardment looms.
New York July 6 Special report states the president has offered the secretary of state post to Elihu Root and that Root has accepted. The confidential note confirms a transition from former Secretary of War, with Root likely to join the administration.
In MinNor North Dakota on July 1 a passenger train on the Great Northern derailed near Springbrook due to spreading rails. About sixty persons were injured and all passenger cars were burned.
The seventh international Epworth League convention convened in Denver with three simultaneous meetings. About twenty thousand delegates and visitors have gathered for the event, drawing crowds from across the country to the Mile High City.
Nathan C. Schaeffer the Pennsylvania state superintendent of schools was chosen by the nominating committee to serve as president of the National Educational Association at the Asbury Park gathering.
Special reports from Montague county indicate a tornado partially swept the area killing thirty five. The latest casualty figure comes as recovery efforts continue across the county with crews surveying damaged towns and assisting residents.
President Roosevelt and his party arrived at Oyster Bay at 10 48 a m on their return trip from Cleveland. The special train reached the station after a journey from Ohio, with the president continuing to his summer residence.
July 6 closing prices show wheat at 64 3 this day for September contracts. corn and oats record declines. September pork at 12.75, ribs 7.25, lard 7.77 80. In Union stock yards, cattle slow to steady with good to prime at 5 0.24, hogs steady to higher, mixed butchers 5 38.5 5.60, rough heavy 5.35 5.60. sheep 5.60.
City council ends long delay by upholding George W. Brokhausen as alderman from the Second ward after rejecting Elmer G. Pratts bid for a recount. The decision followed party line votes with McGovern leading the resolution honoring the canvass and returns by two Democrats and one Republican.
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