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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
5
Local coal supplier invites orders from Freeport customers with a liberal summer discount and delivery tailored to customer needs. Encourages inspections of stock and promises improved service as business grows.
A newspaper ad extols Liquid Veneer as a surface food that restores original brightness to pianos, furniture, frames, and floors. It claims instant dirt and stain removal, dust carryoff, quick drying, and sanitary effects, with a testimonial of worth and a 50 cent price for one bottle.
The Chinese government notified Russian and Japanese legations that China will refuse to recognize any peace conference arrangements affecting Chinese interests unless China is consulted. Japan replied that the notification would not affect Japan's planned action, while no reply came from Russia.
New York July 12. The Equitable Society announces salary reductions for officials, ranging from ten to twenty percent, effective August 1. The cuts aim to save between 160000 and 200000 dollars annually, with Chairman Morton and Vice-President Tarbell possibly in the twenty percent group.
Two hundred armed men under Sheriff Richardson searched around Iola for T. Melvin the temperance fanatic who had been in hiding since dynamiting three Iola saloons. L Melvin charged with dynamiting saloons is at large. Date: July 12, Iola, Kansas. Special dispatch.
Two highwaymen who shot and killed J. C. Calhoun, a Santa Fe railway special agent from Kansas City, were pursued by a posse to Hewings near the Oklahoma state line and killed in a gun battle. The incident occurred at Cedarville and was reported from Winkindl, Kansas, on July 12.
Kansas City July 12 Special. Judge Phillips of the federal court granted the Missouri railroads a temporary injunction restraining the Missouri railway and warehouse commissioners and the attorney general from enforcing the maximum freight rate law enacted in the last legislature.
About fifty thousand Elks took part in the annual parade. All stores and business houses closed to allow their employees to view the pageant.
London reporters confirm the princess of Wales safely delivered a son this morning. The event marks a new heir to the royal lineage and is celebrated across the nation.
Closing quotations show September wheat and corn with varied bids. Cattle numbers at Union stock yards run 19 000 with prices from good to prime 65 200 and poor to medium 4.7. Hog figures around 30 000 with prices down about 5 to 10 cents. Sheep 15 000 strong to 10 higher, range 4.50 to 6.75. Advertisements for laxative syrup and piano tuner services included.
At the Miller home in Freeport a ceremony joined Charles M. Steffen and Caroline W. Miller with Rev Father Croke officiating. The couple plan a home on 96 High Street after October 1 and a western honeymoon. Attendants included Miss Vivian Wienhold and William Gleason. The bride's background and the groom Charles Steffen are highlighted with details of their schooling and positions at Illinois Central. Other local notices cover weddings of Mary Homan and Albert Nample, a farewell party for Ann Meyer, a seventh birthday party for Claude Nunemacher, and upcoming social events in the community.
Captain Silk and Detective Healy traveled to Bloomington to drain the suspect of information about the Burrell residence robbery. The man, held on vagrancy charges, is linked to two pawn shop diamonds found with two escaping accomplices, and police expect more arrests as the sweat box test proceeds.
O J Gogier, Stover Manufacturing superintendent, announced no plan formed after tendering resignation. Mrs Zeigler and children to move to Denver to establish a home. Zeigler, Carroll Street residence listed at 10 000, is second largest stockholder and may sell none yet. He plans to join family later. stock disposition unknown.
Mrs. George Snyder, a cousin of Mrs. C. Trautwein, died at Adeline after dropsy troubled her for some time. Mrs. Trautwein, her daughter Mabel, and others will attend the funeral Friday. Mr and Mrs Jacob Piper and Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Rummel plan to attend as well.
An old verse praises a pretty girl wearing an Alpine hat and a sweeter girl with a sailor brim. The speaker extols the most handsome girl as the sensible one who uses Rocky Mountain Tea. Joseph Emmett attribution noted.
The Frenport Telephone Exchange Co. announces improved long distance service now available at reduced rates to Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana. Customers may access through their own line or at the Y M C A building.
A plot to abduct Governor Oteros' son and hold him for ransom by eight ex convicts has been exposed in Sasa Franca. Authorities pursue the gang as others join the hunt across Lincoln county.
Two people are dead and several seriously injured after a natural gas explosion at the Fortieth Street and Liberty Avenue dwelling in Pitrsnurne Pennsylvania. Fire and police reported the blast damaged the structure and nearby properties, with investigators probing gas line failure as the likely cause. Unclear circumstances leave details and identities pending official statements.
A steam launch named Normandie sank after a collision with an unknown vessel in the Hudson River. It is believed three lives were lost, possibly four. Rescue efforts and inquiries are underway to determine the full extent of the disaster.
In Baltimore on July 12 a building collapse at the Glenn building and sponsor office structure killed two people and injured one.
New York on July 12 reports that refined sugar grades were cut ten cents per hundredweight in a special market move. The reduction tightens price pressures in the sugar trade and affects producers and buyers statewide.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with a chance of local thunder storms possible Thursday. The outlook calls for warm temperatures and placid conditions aside from the afternoon storms.
Oscar Hively has accepted a posi tion at Burrells grocery. Salem Sunday school picnic postponed due to rain. Toadies Aid Society of St John s Church postponed for weather. Cherry Blossom camp Royal Neighbors meets tonight for business. ATP members urged to attend Mohawks No 4197 court meeting tonight. After business Refreshments served. Franklinbury Sunday school picnic postponed till Friday July deh. Round trip tickets include streetcar fare and bus fare to the park. Mothers meeting at King s Daughters Settlement Friday afternoon 2230 Block Babjact Heredity and Environment topic.
W F P Herr was in Rockford yesterday seeking a man named Betts accused of collecting money from several parties last fall and failing to account to his clients.
The DarcLy Journal announces citywide home delivery during a full week schedule. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text but indicate targeted distribution across neighborhoods.
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