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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
6
The C M and St P will offer round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado for 24.40 for travel June 30 to July 4 inclusive with return until July 14 or extended to August 8 for 60 cents extra. Agent 6 Mdwhd J.B. Swear.
A crowd of about 30 000 welcomed President Roosevelt as the National Dues Honor Association convention closed in Asbury Park New Jersey The president spoke on citizenship duties and the value of service over wealth respostas from John R Kirk of Kirksville Missouri and Katherine Devereaux Blake of New York City followed His remarks praised teachers and nations teachers and nations and urged a spirit of selfless public service over monetary gain
A warm tribute honors John Way for a life in public service from Lincoln era secretary to secretary of state under two administrations. His career spanned war service Loyal Legion and steady private life choice, shaping the republic’s global esteem through steadfast integrity.
The speech lauds the new secretary as a fit successor to John Wayne like figures, noting the need for sacrifice and public service. It argues against cynicism, cites Elihu Root as a model, and urges balance between criticism and recognizing enduring public virtue in leaders.
Oyster Bay July 1 The president praised Hay and Root in a large crowd with applause. Root accepted the secretary of state post and will take the oath within two weeks but delay Washington service until September. He plans to wind up private affairs and professional engagements during the interim.
Seven log drivers drowned when their battery boat capsized crossing the Chippewa river near Tittle Pallydan. Names listed include Saul Brackett, Hau Claire, Louis Gokey, Max Billard, Patrick Leiden, Stanley, Ole Horne, Joseph Peloquin, Andrew Gagnon, Jim Walls, Oscar Boquest, Bert Larry, and others from Chippewa Falls, Chippewa City, and Drywood.
Scores on the ball fields report numerous games across leagues. Teagner plays in New York Brooklyn, while New York loses to Boston Philadelphia 7 to 1. Chicago weather affects Detroit and St. Louis results with several doubleheaders noted.
Norway marked a turning point by declaring independence from Sweden, ending a union that began in 1814 after Napoleon wars. The piece traces Norwegian history from the ninth century sagas through Harald Fairhair, Christianization, Danish rule, the Kalmar Union, and the 1814 Kiel treaty linking Norway with Sweden under one king. It notes coast length about 1,700 miles of offshore rocks and a total shore near 12,000 miles, area 124,129 square miles, population 1900 around 2.28 million. The Congo dwarfs note appears as a separate data line.
The Grand Aerie Order of Eagles in Denver Colorado announces an event August 14 to 24 with tickets on sale August 12 13 14. Return privileges extend to August 25 with a rate of 34.40. After deposit of ticket and 60 cents amenity, tickets may be extended until September 25.
Reports from Theodosia Crimea describe the mutineers aboard the Kotay Potembkine failing to coal and seeking water. A torpedo boat destroyer and the Black Sea fleet pursue the vessel as tensions rise in the Caucasus. local officials claim the mutineers received provisions to avert city destruction. The Kremlins tell of fires, skirmishes, and a quick retreat after clashes with shore troops. The situation remains unsettled with no definitive word on destination as of early morning.
A chaotic report describes mutinous conditions aboard the battleship Miere as typhus spreads among crew. Officers surrender moves and a commander’s grip weakens while Odessa and other ports linked to Ottoman tensions appear in the scramble of orders and evacuations.
A ragged OCR fragment mixes medical testimonials, patent medicine ads, cholera remedies, and a note on the Turkish crescent moon device. It cites Foley's Kidney Cure, Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy, and Bright's disease cures, with various names and places, all in a jumbled 19th century style.
The piece extols saving while warning against waste and promotes frugal living. It cites buying seeds, a remedy, and mentions various testimonials and advertisements for health products. It includes names, places, and vendors like Foley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar.
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