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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
8
Reports from Odessa and surrounding ports describe the Kniaz Potemkine explosion near Theodosia, mutiny, looting, and naval movements as the Blicken fleet heads to Theodosia. Official tallies list casualties amid claims of exaggeration and political crisis.
Dispatches from St Petersburg report no confirmation of a sea battle near Sevastopol or the Boahi. Theodorosis’ latest signals claim a Russian squadron may have engaged a Japanese fleet off Siumatsi, with fears of bombardment and possible torpedo boat losses. Reports vary as censors and press cables chase firm details amid confusion.
The report states that the fight was resumed but repulsed, with Russian forces seizing substantial supplies and holding until ordered to pull back. General Lineviteh notes enormous Japanese losses and mentions wounded Augustina soldiers showing use of dumduiln bullets.
New York July 7 James TP DA accepts a judgeship on the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals and renounces about 860 000 a year from his law practice for a salary of 83 000. A close associate says the move from corporate law to the bench was thoughtful despite recent wealth and influence pressures.
Judge McPherson of the United States court of appeals issues a sweeping temporary restraining order in St Louis on July 17. It restrains officers of the Building Trades Council and affiliated unions from declaring or promoting a boycott against a Wittsburg corporation working on a local building. The order also covers all associations and unions affiliated with them and bars any boycott against the company or any partner in its contracts.
Elihu Root arrived home from Cleveland to attend the late Secretary Tay’s funeral and there is authority that the President has offered Root the premier ship. Root has accepted according to reports surfacing amidst Epworth League events and Denver conventions.
Hundreds of gardens are reported ruined as a violent wave sweeps the George's Creek mining region from Spermont to Suryville. The event is described as the most violent in twenty years, with widespread damage across the area.
A dense outline of events notes 69 deaths and 3 760 injuries from Fourth of July accidents, 210 commercial insolvencies with 95 004 8 in defaulted debts, a Santa Peti plea date set for Aug 1 in a contempt case, and a French budget rise of 15 100 000. Other items mention forgery sentencing in New York, royal travels, a San Juan union, a longshoremen strike, drownings in Port Vue, Baltimore flood losses, storms in Switzerland, and measures to protect neutral shipping in the Black Sea.
Illinois Attorney General Stead rules cities cannot permit street fairs. injunctions can stop exhibitions. Waite inquiry followed Prophetstown carnival grant dispute. Stead also says state's attorney may enter a nolle prosequi without court consent, a common law right. Also notes Alton judge's refusal to permit nolle prosequi despite not forcing action. Disappointed Illinois scholars face scholarship shortages. 28 of 121 awarded in University of Illinois program cannot receive funds due to limited slots.
Advertisement claims Dr A W Chase Ointment guarantees a cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with money-back guarantee. Testimonial from Casper Walton Michigan City Indiana credits the product. Also promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the only cure for dandruff killing the dandruff germ with samples via The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.
Chicago faces potential strike spread as Judge Holtom moves to issue injunctions against six express companies accused of refusing to deliver to struck houses. Merchants and drivers debate actions, with department store drivers voting to remain out until a broad settlement includes all strikers.
Officials of the Am ericauninted Association of Iron, Steel and No Workers explain their compromise with the American Sheet and Tin Mate company after realizing the firm planned to operate non union. The disclosure notes a strike could have been worse if not for concessions. Also covered are a Great Northern wreck near Williston injuring about thirty, a Chicago physician contingent en route, and a Bottlers gathering in Verre Haute preparing for a national convention, plus Royal Archm ania delegates in Ohio protesting proposed rate increases.
Quotations listed for Wheat Hog and Cattle sectors with open high and close figures. Estimated livestock receipts noted for hogs sheep and cattle with price ranges for various classes. Live stock commission merchants Dunning and Stevens of New York provide regional quotes and market tone.
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