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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1906

Page

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Steamer Quincy Grounded on Wisconsin Side

Winona Minnesota July 12 The Diamond Jo steamer Quincy ran onto a sandbar near Trempealeau Wisconsin. Earlier reports of loss of life and a fire were exaggerated. No deaths or fire. Several passengers were taken to La Crosse overnight. most were moved by special train to Winona and then on to St Paul.

Winona Minn Quincy Diamond Jo Trempeleau Wisconsin la Crosse St. Paul

Turkish Soldiers Cruel Ravages Reported in Turkish Armenia

Telegraph dispatch from Tiflis dated July 12 reports alarming Turkish troop outrages along the border in Turkish Armenia. Soldiers are collecting taxes and attacking civilians. the city of Van is said to have been nearly destroyed as houses were pulled down and women assaulted.

Tiflis Trans-Caucasia Armenia Van

Wreck at Jackson Mine Siding Spikes Westbound Switch

Petersburg Indiana July 12 Special report says a westbound freight on the Southern railway wrecked at Jackson Mine siding near here. Two persons were killed and two injured. Investigators found both ends of the switch spiked after the wreck. The eastbound passenger train was delayed but escaped damage. No clue is given.

Petersburg Ind Southern ‘Railway Jackson Mine Siding

Ice Companies Indicted Over Ice Price Conspiracy

Washington July 12 Special The grand jury for DC indicted American and Chapin Sacks ice companies and their officers on charges of conspiracy to raise ice prices. Warrants issued for the officials' arrests.

Washington Grand Jury District of Columbia Chapin- Sacks Ice Companies

Russian cabinet resigns in emperor’s hands yet

St Petersburg July 12 Special Finance Minister I Kokovsoff says the cabinet has resigned and is in the emperor’s hands. The emperor is still seeking to form a coalition cabinet.

St.Petersburg I Kokovsoff

Battleship Contracts Awarded for Michigan and South Carolina

Washington July 12 special announces contracts for the sixteen thousand ton battleships Michigan and South Carolina. One contract goes to the Cramps of Philadelphia and the other to the New York Ship Engine company of Camden New Jersey.

Washington Michigan South Carolina Cramps Philadelphia New York Ship Engine Company Camden N. J

Secure Banking Tip for Older Age Planning

The passage urges setting aside weekly savings and depositing them here as the safe way to build competence in old age. It warns against speculation and encourages certainty by conducting banking business with this institution.

Daily Journal Delivery Price Noted at 10 Cents Weekly

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents per week. The note highlights affordable service for all residents, emphasizing convenience and value.

Jews Flee Warsaw Under Severe Pressure

About forty thousand Jews reportedly fled Warsaw yesterday amid intense repression. Armed guards are stationed at house gates and patrols sweep the streets in the troubled Jewish quarters.

Warsaw

Prepare for Battle New York Guatemalan Cablegram

Guatemalan representative in New York reports a cablegram stating government forces from El Salvador have invaded Guatemalan territory, prompting a determined stand. The alert underscores regional tension and potential escalation in border confrontations.

New York Salvador

Theft of Large Cash Shipment From Ida May Steamer

In Seattle on July 12 a special report states over one hundred thousand dollars consigned to the Alaska Pacific Express company were stolen from the steamer Ida May. The crew is reportedly absent, leaving authorities to investigate the bold heist aboard the vessel.

Seattle Wash Alaska Pacific Express Company Ida May

Eight Die as London Omnibus Overturns near Crawley

Eight persons were killed when a motor omnibus overturned near Crawley this morning. Several victims were terribly mangled in the crash.

London Crawley

Fire Devours Lynchville in Midnight Blaze

A midnight fire in Lynchville, Indiana, destroyed the town of about one thousand residents. Officials say the blaze, suspected to be incendiary, caused an estimated $200,000 in losses.

Booneville Ind Lynchville

Black Sea Fleet Commander Shot Dead at Sea

Chouknin, commander of the Black Sea fleet, who was shot yesterday by a sailor from the battleship Otchakoff, died this morning in Sebastopol. The incident occurred on July 12 as authorities investigated the fatal shooting and its possible motives.

Sebastopol Chouknin Black Sea Otchakoff

Earthquake Shakes Silver City New Mexico at 5 AM

An earthquake shock was felt in Silver City New Mexico at five o clock this morning. There was no damage reported.

Silver City N. M

Weather Forecast for Chicago July 12 Special

Illinois fair tonight with scattered thunderstorms. Sunrise at 4 33 a m and sunset at 7 37 p m.

Chicago Iinois

Arraigned on Peace Bond in Justice Court

Jerry Niles appeared before Justice Goddard this morning and was placed under a $200 peace bond for six months. He was arrested at the instance of Mrs. Fred Reed who says he threatened her life and her dogs.

Jerry Niles

Pretty Romance United Two Lives in West Street Nuptials

Miss Helen Louise Adamson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Adamson of 150 West Street married Professor William Howard Birr a Chicago high school educator. The ceremony in the home drew about one hundred guests with Rev Frederick J Bate assisting and Florence Taggart maid of honor. The couple plan residence in Louisville after September 15 and then Chicago.

John E. Adamson West Street Helen Louise Adamson William Howard Birr Chicago F. W. Heidner Birr Frederick J. Bate Grace Episcopal Church Adamson Wright Burrell Richard Fry Florence Taggart Freeport Society Professor Birr Freeport High School Freeport St. Margaret's Guild Rae Botington Ruth Johrigod Florence Whiteside Irma Blersachi Helen Strong Mattie Scott Grace Mayer Ruth Collins Gratia Waddell William Edward Birr Charles Birr Northwestern College University of Chicago Louisville Manual Training High School Louisville Geianer Chanes Ae W. Hi Taggart Faugut Florence F. R. Greeson Millicent Lake Winterloo Edith Smith Tittie Rock, Ark Rollin Breyman Savanna F. B Neal Harper, It Julius” “Fisher Polo William Noble

Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan Initiation Tomorrow

Work One Tyro reports Husu temple No 108 to initiate a lone candidate into the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan tomorrow night. The order, led by royal vizier EK D Allington, has large city memberships and features the Arab patrol under Captain Seitz, forming a key part of the program at the Lexington hall.

Husu Knights of

Return of Rev Jas D McCaughtry to Second Presbyterian Pulpit

Rev Jas D McCaughtry Ph D formerly led this church during which the new building went up. He will occupy the pulpit next Sabbath and arrives with his family tomorrow evening. He now pastors Park Presbyterian church in Streator Dl one of the state’s largest and most prosperous congregations.

Second Presbyterian Church Jas.d. McCaughtry McCaughtry Park Presbyterian Church Streator

Diamond Badge Shoot At Freeport Club At Taylor Park

The Freeport Gun Club hosts a diamond badge shoot this afternoon at Taylor's Park range with participants from neighboring cities. A Rockford man currently holds the badge and several other valuable prizes are offered for additional events. Expected records may be set.

Freeport

Personal Notices From Wisconsin Guests at Local Homes

Miss Caroline Briere of Grand Rapids Wisconsin visits Miss Etta Huenkemeier. Mrs Alfred Zapf returns to Chicago after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J N Galloway. Miss Mae Hayes returns to Janesville after two weeks with Miss Laura Hayes. Charles Pauler and Mrs A Miller and son Martin arrive from Chicago to visit F J Pauler. Dwight Smith, traveler with the Hikers, returns from Galena with his father. Miss Miriam Stoltze and Norris of Devil's Lake arrive to stay several weeks with grandfather L B Sanborn on Clark avenue.

Caroline Briere Grand Rapids, Wis Etta Huenkemeier Alfred Zapf Chicago J. N. Galloway Mae Hayes Janesville, Wis Laura Hayes Charles Pauler A. Miller Martin F. J. Pauler Dwight Smith The Delis Galena Miriam Stoltze Brother Norris Devil's Lake N. D L. B. Sanborn Clark Avenue

Market quotes and Union stock yards results

Chicago July 12 closing board of trade quotes Sept wheat 757.9 Sept corn 2aty Sept oats x6 Sept park 8s17.37 Sept ribs 9.47. Union stock yards market cattle 5 000 steady to strong beeves 34.25 6.30 cows Heilfers 1.25 36.10 stockers feeders 33.60 34.40 hogs 19 000 steady mixed butchers 6.50 7.00 good heavy 6.76 37.00 bough heavy 36.35 6.60 light 6.50 6.79 bbacp 16 000 strong 4.40 296.15.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

Dreyfus Restored to Rank After Retrial Lockout

Paris July 12 The supreme court annuls Capt. Dreyfus condemnation without retrial restoring his rank in the army as if never accused. The court reviews past sensational events of twelve years and clears him of all wrongdoing. Dreyfus expresses gratitude to supporters and pledges obedience to army regulations.

Paris Supreme Court Today Dreyfus Palace of Justice

Woman Waits for Roosevelts Over Life and Death Matter

Oyster Bay July 12 Mrs Asi L Esac who signs as Case arrived today and has taken a room near the executive offices stating she will wait to interview Mrs Roosevelt on a life and death matter. Secretary Loeb will investigate.

Oyster Bay Asi L. Esac Loeb Case Roosevelt

Funeral of Congressman Adams Held in Madison

Public funeral for Congressman H. C. Adams held in Madison this afternoon with many public figures attending including Speaker Cannon.

Madison Wis H. C. Adams Cannon

Probate of Heimbuch Will Names Wife as Executrix

The will of Frederick Heimbuch has been probated in the county court. All real and personal property is left to his wife Mrs. Ernestine Heimbuch, who is appointed executrix.

Frederick Heimbuch Ernestine Heimbuch

Professor Booker Washington on Race Terminology

Professor Booker T. Washington tells Congress that he writes and speaks of people of his race as negroes and uses capital N when referring to the race. He backs Representative Sims who seeks wording for a Washington education board to specify three negroes rather than three of the col ored race. He argues that Negro is not a slur and compares Jew, Hebrew, and Israelite as similar terms.

Booker IT Washington Congressman Sims Tennessee Sims Board of Education Wang Harper’s Weekly

Emperor Williams Pursues Three Color Photography Near Monbijou

Emperor Williams embraces a three color photography fad without a palace studio at Monbijou, continuing his unconventional workstation amid royal surroundings and public curiosity.

Emperor Williams Monbijou

Ida Galloway Returns Home For Summer Visit

Miss Ida Galloway arrives to spend the summer with her parents, planning extended stays, and resuming family routines. The narrative notes her homecoming as a seasonal highlight and social touchstone for relatives.

Ida Galloway

Private instruction offered by Miss Helen Taggart

Miss Helen A Taggart lists private lessons at 50 Broadway covering all high school branches except the seviences and college Latin and Greek. Rates are 60 cents per hour. Phone black 6383. T-L2diwet

Helen A. Taggart Broadway Seviences

Frane Miller Residence and Nearby Homes Described

An urban housing notice lists the Frane Miller residence at 422 Stephenson Street and a new six room cottage on Frult and Killoois streets. Enquiries to Highley at d140urryll Street or by phone black M2.

Oo HE NI Stephenson Street Frane Miller Lyquieot W. J. Reiteau O . Xi Ener Frult Killoois Enquire

Clement Authority on Canadian Lands

Land is the only safe investment there is in this country. Canadian lands are the best of all. If you wish to go to Canada go with William Clement, the man who made Canada famous in this part of the country. Will take prospective land buyers up every Tuesday.

Clement Canada William Clement

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Sanford aZainman Exchange St Mechanic Rst Premoette Jorseph Emmert Southern Railroad Finance Kokovsoff Capital Ues Hollister & Barrett Jewelers and Opticians Stephenson St the Daily Journal Helen Adamson W. E. Birr Happy Groom Mate Bride West Miss Florence Tag Gart Tyro Dramatic Order Knights ‘of Today’s Market Report Supreme Court North Dakota Co. D. Knowlton Mrs. Roosevelt Court House Charles D. Knowlton Pip North Galena Ave Henrietta Freeport, Illinois Globe Park Pride C.H, Little & Co Freeport, Ill C.H Little & Go Dent F. Jungkunz Ugs Motild W.j.young &Co German Bank C. F. Hildreth Hillmer White Ash Buyer Gelley
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