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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
5
Freeport coal supplier touts good hard coal quality and satisfactory delivery as driving rapid business growth. They invite orders with a liberal summer discount and flexible delivery, and offer stock inspection to potential customers.
Sanford Zarvtman lists main office at 69 Hixchanuc Street with phone 7 and branch at U5 Mechanic Street Freeport with phone 42.
Elihu Root was appointed secretary of state and will take the oath in a couple weeks. Born February 16, 1845 in Clinton New York he rose from Hamilton College valedictorian to a renowned lawyer and political figure, later serving as US district attorney and reforming the War Department before his cabinet move.
A lawmaker's precise method and duty driven approach changed military structure and foreign policy. He analyzed issues, pressed for permanent army reform through Congress, reorganized the force, and addressed Cuba and the far east with steady governance. He census, sanitation, and self-government leadership, asserting guardianship over Cuba.
Odessa reports false rumors of bombardment. The Kniaz Potemkin allegedly left Theodosia after taking coal from a British collier. St Petersburg notes Potemkin escaped before the Black Sea fleet arrived from Sebastopol, with pursuit presumed.
Owensboro Kentucky July 7 Special During the night Robert Mathley who was hanged in the jail today for the murder of two men tore open the veins in his arms and nearly bled to death before the death watch discovered the attempted death by own action
Sultan makes prompt redress following American protest over indignity to A. Gargiule, first dragman of the legation. Incident closed as sultan acts to resolve the affair.
In Maysville Kentucky on July 7 Special report says Federal Judge Cochran ruled the Caleb Powers case will be tried in federal court. The decision transfers proceedings from state to federal jurisdiction, setting a new venue for the trial.
Bareun Switzerland July 7 Special The piercing of the second tunnel through Simpson was completed during the night.
Closing board of trade quotations show September wheat 4, September corn 634, September oats 3154, and livestock prices at Union Stock Yards with cattle 4000 steady at 5.506.25 per hundredweight and hogs 6000 higher in places, plus sheep 8000 steady around 38.50.
Co D Knowlton Jr cashier of State Bank at Nekoma ND has moved to Nekoma to help run a newly incorporated State bank where he will serve as cashier The town on the Soo line is described as a coming community with strong banking prospects and Knowlton has trained under his father the well known banker
Gentry Bros. circus arrived from LaSalle TL and pitched tents in East Freeport. A matinee was held this afternoon with a repeat performance planned for this evening. The parade drew a large crowd, especially children, with the show praised as clean and first class.
George Pomeroy Kingsley died at his Freeport home after a long illness. A native of Northampton Massachusetts born April 4 1833 he practiced medicine and dentistry here for fifty years. He married Harriet Swift in Geneva New York on November 17 1869 and built the family residence that became a downtown landmark. He leaves a wife and son Edward Kingsley and was regarded as a leading citizen and devoted family man.
The community mourns Dr Kingsley a lifelong Freeport dentist and banker who died after a long career. Survived by three sons and a sister, he was a senior member of the leading dental firm, former bank president, and active church and music supporter. Funeral Sunday at 4 at his residence officiated by Rev H L Moore. Arrangements by Dr E H Allen.
The Freeport Baseball club informs those at ball games that profane language or personal remarks will not be tolerated. Offenders will be asked to leave, and police are empowered to enforce the rule if needed.
An Illinois Central switchman, Dennis Camertora, was injured on the tracks when a dynamite cap exploded this morning. A fragment of tin cut a deep gash above his right knee. The report notes the accident occurred during work on the line.
Freeport Telephone Exchange Co offers improved long distance service to Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and nearby at greatly reduced rates. Service available from personal telephone or at the office in Y. Mi. A. building.
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