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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1905

Page

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Milwaukee graft indictments reach twenty five former officials

A Milwaukee grand jury returned indictments charging bribery against twenty five individuals, mostly former county officials, in a case linked to county hospital expansion contracts. Names include Fred C. Schultz, J E Weisenthin, Theodore Engel, and others. Otto Seidel and Edward Strings confessed in related charges. Fred C. Schultz is also tied to bribery claims involving a saloon keeper, Peter Waufmann, and a state assembly member.

Mipwainker Tully Tol Couny Milwauker County Grand Jury Bateh Tollowig Anthony Vile Board of Supervisors Fred C. Schultz J. E. Weisenthin Theodore Engel Viermann J. Pomreufug Peters J. Waufmaam Peter Z. Mead Arthur 8S. Green Frank M. Fowle Fred G. Ootletn Albert C. Bade Willistm C.wegner August Puls Charles Bottenberg Charles Desflekd Gottlieb F. Neteh Art Herman Haasehh Benjamin Baden Frank Borkhart Jobo Amstrong Joseph J. Galewski Fred Hartung John EF. Ditt Otto Seidel Edward F. Strings Fred C. Schulty Herman J. Pomrening State Assembly Bil Pomerening

Liquidation Proceeding in St Louis Bank Case

Receiver J Spencer and Judge McIlhenny order payment of depositors from bank funds as the liquidation expands the receivership bond from 200000 to 1000000. Depositors are to be paid in full to the extent funds allow, with stockholders receiving not less than five cents on the dollar, while security valuations and related actions proceed amid bank upheaval.

People's Bank St Louis St. Louis J. Spencer People's United States Bank McIlMenney St. Louis County Les Inwid Spencer Learge Cte Rreceiver Joma Tade UniVersity Ifeishits Mest Ty Eit Ute Wonui Desi Dent Bah Lewis Chou Lee

Affairs of the Brocetatle Directors Meet in New York

In New York from July 1 to 4 the Equitable Lite Assay Society discussed board matters. Three trustees oversaw stock, with two presentations to be made before public action. Scout View President B. Tare will be retained, and Archibald Haynes may withdraw his resignation. Chairman Morton warns members not to discuss society affairs or party politics.

New York Cenery Ale Equitable Lite Assayance Society Archibald ©. Haynes Mquitable Morton

Parcel Men Won't Strike Amid Delivery Turmoil

Despite protests from postal workers and boycott threats, parcel carriers refused to strike as tensions rose over delivery routes. City officials and the press condemned suspicions of cooperation with employers, while management pressed for uninterrupted service and adherence to orders amid a tense labor climate.

Pit Disaster Strikes No 2 Pit Wattstown South Wales

A catastrophic explosion in No 2 pit of United National Collieries at Wattstown in the Rhondda valley triggers dust clouds and machinery damage. Rescue parties suffer injuries as earth and debris collapse, with sixty eight bodies recovered and crowds gathered at the pit head seeking confirmations.

Wales United National Colliees Company Wattstown Rhondda Ad Teast South Wales

Kansas City ball player wife dies by own act

Mrs Frank Bonner, wife of Kansas City American Association second baseman, drank carbondic acid after hearing her husband played. Bonner, who joined Kansas City two years ago from the Boston club, returns home to find her body. Officials cite bad health as the likely cause of suicide amid a crowded baseball scene.

Kansas City Frank Bonner Kansas City American Association Bonner

Scores On The Ball Fields Across Leagues

Fragmented sports wire lists city matchups and scores across leagues including New York Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis Minneapolis and Milwaukee with weather notes for Colorado Springs Denver and Des Moines. Details are partial and names are garbled.

Chricago Seapess League New New York St. Loutis Washington St. Louis Minneapolis Manneapedis Wek Rt. Maul -Lonisvile Wane Bas City Cubmuatuts de Wes Moines Denver St. Joseph

Nihilist Bullet Feud and Assassination Rumors in Russia

A dramatic report details Count Shuvaloff, Odessa prefect, slain after repeatedly granting audiences and receiving petitions. A lone assassin approached with a petition in one hand and fired multiple shots, killing the popular official. The attacker was seized. motives tied to grievances expressed during personal audiences. Additional dispatches note Russian troops landing at Korsakorsk to occupy Cape Notoro and naval bombardment in the area.

Petersburrg Shullion Trefeel Bolieo Showilott Moscowy Tie Russia Peter Shuviloff Berlin Wis Che Count Wis Moscow Count Shuvaloff Plumbeti Sergius Count Shuvatoff Shuvatoff Fusmae Inte Nikoliievsk Uly Korisakorsk Iskid Saletuiiu Tokio Shidy Navy Department Katiokis Lorpedo Harts Korsk Cape Notoro Sotie

Peace conference planned amid Japanese envoy visit at Oyster Bay

Washington July 1 report notes arrangements for a high level peace conference and mentions Japanese envoy Makahira and other diplomats traveling toward Washington. Details on Chinese representation, U S government contacts, and allied commentary are sparse with several garbled lines.

Washington Appotutwlest Saeero Makahira Che Chupnese Oyster Bay Pepo Cohine Ciehilain de Howly de Howly Appelieid Quilinery Iuthsstois China Cps Ta Neds ETON Wats Tufts Wishiberou Lyts Chittoot

Swift Attacks Them Cormick Co Versus Harvester Rebates Suit

Rodrey Fe Swift former head of the Harvester experiment department sues to stop rail rebates. He names railroads including Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Chicago Burlington Quincy and others as parties alleging rebates to benefit the International Harvester company. He cites rebates totaling over 3 million dollars through Sept 30 1902 with further payments since 1908.

Swift Medlroad Tilroads Silat Dye Swift Failwaye Hoe Chienzo West Puritan and Southern Ulheis Northern Chicago Milwhkee St. Paul Chicawo Ond Northwestern Ulneels Central Burlington and Quincy Atchison Topeka Sainte Ve Chicaea Ruck Island and Pacific Chicago and Alton Tinois Hier Company Mettermick Harvester Company Ilinois Northern Road The Harvester Chicago West Pullman and Southern Railroad International Harvester Company TIL Nois Northern Company

Special commissions on Venezuela to the president

The article notes a request to appoint a special commissioner to report to the president on Venezuela and its differences with the United States and other powers. It includes instructions to explain the complaint by United States, identify conflict matters, and outline the positions of Venezuela’s government, with emphasis on the implications for U.S. deterence and policy. Portland and Newport items follow with miscellaneous society notes.

oMeiel Jing Ape Galen Citeage Venezavea Venesuelaa United States Venezuela Biako Pie

Harvester Company Details and Trust Dispute surfaced

A fragmented report outlines Swift’s claim about the organization of the International Harvester Company, naming Cyrus H. W., Meornick, Charles Deering, Gen. W. Perkins, and Will C. Lane as trustees and alleging stock control and voting power disputes. It notes examinations of company books and asserts actions to prevent purchases and control of assets tied to the United States division and related figures.

Swift International Harvester Ocompany Cyrus HW Me Ornick Charles Deering W. Perkins Will C. Lane Shogkse Clauwe Ytis Duternathamal Couniny Rouy Sta Lois Stoek -Prakiins Alge Lois Fiener Tony Glenwiere United States

Death of Mrs Selen Tt Johnson Mother of Mayor Johnson

Mrs Selen Tt Johnson mother of Mayor Tonta Tohnegs of Meveland Ohio died at her Brooklyn home after several months illness. Mayor Johnson and his son were with her at the time of death. Official cause listed as natural infirmities of old age.

Tom EL. Johnson New York Selen Tt. Johnson Tonta Tohnegs Meveland, O Brooklyn Johnson

Crop condition averages and corn acreage rise in report

The monthly crop report from the department of agriculture lists condition percentages for crops including corn at 87.3 percent, winter wheat 52.7, spring wheat 84, oats 92.4, and barley 91.5. Corn area is shown at 4,011,000 acres, up 2,080,000 from prior data.

Washington City Department of Agriculture

Weather forecast for Illinois to Wisconsin and Michigan

Official forecast through 8 pm calls for partly cloudy skies across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin with warmer temperatures and variable winds. Lower Michigan may see showers with mostly easterly winds and tight variability. Iowa and surrounding areas show similar partly cloudy and warmer conditions with variable winds.

Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Towa

The Markets: Chicago Board and Live Stock Quotations

Quotations on Wheat Corn Oats Pork and Live Stock at Chicago Board of Trade and Buffalo market figures. Includes opening highs lows closes and Sept futures, with receipts and ranges for cattle calves hogs sheep and veal, noting export demand and feeder pricing.

Chicago Clare Berle Pou Gorges Rae Alois Leriei Bart BuiTalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Terms Fight Delays Readuction Petition In Illinois Board Hearing

Labor groups and Chicago shippers clash with lawyers before the Illinois warehouse commission over a petition for readjustment. Attorneys for both sides spar as the board takes the case under advisement after arguments. no dismissal allowed at this stage. The hearing features Gov Deneen era figures and remarks by labor leaders and railroad attorneys.

Hatin Drennan Chicago Shippers’ Association Neville BE. W H. Clark The Order of Railroad Conductors Gov. Deneen Hamlin Streychmans People Brown and Drennan

Miners quit work at Divernon mine after dispute

Springfield, July 12. Miners at a Divernon mine owned by the Madison Coach company halted operations after a postings order to drill more shot holes and use less powder, seen as an attempt to curb shot firers. The stoppage halted nearby activity as operators reportedly faced worker resistance and safety concerns.

Springfield Divernon Miadison Coach Company A. J. Morshead Olingis Cou Associaion Nimiger Shembiers Tae Cou Ufo Tahierk

Illinois considering pardon for Edward Dryer in Joliet

The state board of pardons set July 20 in Joliet to hear the absolute pardon request of Edward S Dryer, a Chicago banker sentenced to ten years in Joliet penitentiary for embezzling over 350000 as treasurer of the West Side Park Beneath, Chicago.

Dryers Boneil of Pendons Joliet Dryer Chicago Lanker Pollet Penitenths West Side Park Beyirth Chicavo

Rainy start at Camp Lincoln with wet soldiers

Yesterday opened sunny for the first time since the Seventh Regiment arrived at Camp Lincoln. The unit had endured days of rain and heavy downpours, leaving soldiers drenched each day and night since their arrival.

Camp Lincoln Cnime

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