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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1906
Page
5
James L Lederer who managed the Wild Rose company when Mrs Thaw was in the chorus testified to District Attorney Garvan that he long believed Thaw was insane and that it was common talk among acquaintances that Thaw was a dope fiend. He added Thaw may withdraw opposition to pleading emotional insanity at trial.
Admiral Rojestvensky was acquitted today after being charged with surrendering at the Sea of Japan battle. Four Bedovi destroyer officers were found guilty of premeditated surrender and condemned to death, with a request to the emperor to commute to dismissal.
The grocers' federation in Sheffield receives a message from President Roosevelt via Ambassador Reid stating that under the new law the government can and will guarantee the fitness in all respects of tinned meats bearing the government stamp.
London reports the annual inspector of factories and workshops finds Chicago meat packing conditions as revolting as those alleged in the western packing center. The British press notes recent virtue in meat handling contrasted with this inspection, highlighting widespread concerns.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson continued his investigation of the stock yards saying packers are working with commendable vigor to make improvements and will not let up until fixes meet government requirements.
Kansas City July 10 Special. The county prosecutor has begun an investigation into an alleged local ice trust. The group is accused of demanding $100 per ton from small consumers for ice that cost about $1.50 to produce.
Government subpoenas five Pennsylvania Railroad officials to testify in Jamestown New York Thursday in the rebate proceedings against the Standard Oil Company.
In Manchester New Hampshire July 10 in the presence of immediate relatives Miss Josephine Porter Boardman of Washington and Winthrop Murray Crane United States senator were married.
Memorial services for American and Canadian victims of the Salisbury railroad disaster were held at St Pauls Cathedral this morning in a large congregation.
Washington reports Brazil has announced a new tariff reducing the duty on flour and many other American exports by 20 percent. The measure signals increased market access for U S goods and could affect bilateral trade dynamics.
Fresno California July 10 special report Sweet the man arrested for holding up five stages is released after proving an alibi.
Rebels in Yaresak seize and destroy the estate of former Interior Minister Durnova. The July 10 report notes villagers overran the property as authorities monitoring the unrest. The event reflects broader peasant upheaval spreading through the region.
Fair tonight and fair in the center and far north section. The sun rose at 4 32 p m and will set at 7 37 p m.
Elgin Texas July 10 butter production for the week totaled 1 008 200 pounds with the official quotation at 20 cents.
A fragment notes a footwear offer with a $2.95 price for a $4.00 item labeled Pat colt or oxford at BE. The text is incomplete but indicates a sale or bargain promotion for shoes at a retailer referenced as BE.
Homer Cox, a fireman at Freeport Railway, Light & Power, saved construction workers Thomas Foley of Lena and Emil Henney from a deep Pecatonica river section near the dam. Foley nearly drowned for 45 minutes until resuscitated. Henney helped until Cox arrived to pull them ashore and medical aid followed. Foley remains hospitalized and will be out of work days to recover.
Chicago July 10 closing board of trade quotations list Sept wheat at 77 34, Sept corn 52, Sept oats 34 54 37, Sept lard 9.12, Sept ribs 9.60 52. Cattle 1,600 steady, hogs 15,000 strong with mixed butchers 6.10 6.87, sheep 12,000 steady 4.60 6.15. Additional ad line for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea appears in text.
Residents along Elk and Tutty streets complain about a new storm sewer and its tie to a tunnel, saying the drain is too small and water backs up uphill. They filed a petition with City Council, citing risk of cellar and home flooding during heavy rains and seeking action from officials.
At the Franz brewery in West Freeport two massive boilers weighing five to six tons each were moved into the boiler room. One boiler slid down an incline when rope supports failed, narrowly missing Chid Yordy who directed the operation from the bottom. No injuries occurred and only minor damage delayed work for a few days.
Postmaster General Cortelyou suspended his July 6 1905 order barring mail delivery and money orders to the People's United States Bank its officers agents and E G Lewis as it concerns Lewis personally.
A complete fusion was formed between the Lincoln Republicans and the Democratic state party. Lewis Emery Jr., an independent Republican, leads the ticket for governor in the new alliance.
The Midvale Steel Company of Philadelphia is identified as the lowest bidder to supply armor plating for the new battleships Michigan and South Carolina.
The July 10 crop report from the department of agriculture lists the average condition readings for corn at 87.5 and winter wheat at 85.6 with spring wheat at 91.4. The report notes condition figures as a special update from Washington.
New York July 10 More than a million immigrants entered the United States through Ellis Island during the fiscal year ending June 30 last. This milestone reflects ongoing migratory movement and the scale of entry processing at the gateway port.
Miss Mattie Hugo of this city will travel to Darlington Wisconsin on Wednesday evening to attend the golden wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs E P Hugo The anniversary will be observed on Thursday with a large dinner at noon attended by many relatives and friends
Fragment mentions menswear pricing with discounts and a July date. It references specific amounts like 15.00 and 9.80, and trousers priced at 83.00, but the full event and entities are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
A. H. Tempel's Sons at 1 Stephenson Street announce new features in their undertaking department. The additions include an ambulance and an eight-column funeral car of the latest pattern, enhancing capacity to manage the growing mortuary business.
The Great Mundy Shows arrived from Kenosha and set up at the East Freeport Circus Ground for a week long festival hosted by the Freeport Festival association. Opening is delayed by car repairs with a noon today start and Children’s Day on Wednesday offering half price entry for kids.
A dated ad promotes Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it aids energy and nerves. The notice advises purchasing tea or a tonic priced 84 cents, attributed to Joseph Emmert.
Ladies benefit from heavy discounts as oxFORD styles drop in price with $3.50 shoes now $2.80 $3.00 items $2.40 and $2.00 oxfords $1.60 while $1.50 pairs sell for $1.20 at the E & W van location.
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