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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
2
Officials gather at the state house for the Illinois State Attorneys Association convention. Frank L. Hatech presides as Governor Deneen welcomes attendees and Gen Alfred Orendorff speaks for the county bar. Attorney General Stead delivers a lecture in the evening.
James Manning, 57, once claimed to have led Guiteau to the gallows as marshal of the District of Columbia and to have owned an estate worth 50000 dollars, died in a barn hay loft at 146 Thirty fifth Street. Manning, once linked to scandal and racing life, had told his employer he caused his downfall and that his family lived in Washington. He said after taking Garfield’s assassin to the gallows he left Washington to chase horse racing and lost his money.
In Danville on July 12 a dynamite fuse ignited prematurely at the Western Brick shale pit. Clayton Allee of Montezuma Indiana was instantly killed. Edward Riley the pit boss and Fred Olsen of Danville were injured with severe head and limb fractures. Others were badly cut and bruised.
Rev. John Tralau aged 20 dies in Pana after brief illness. He had been extended a call to lead the German Evangelical church and was to be installed Sunday as the congregation awaited his arrival. Burial planned in Waterloo. A Eden College graduate from St Louis, his first charge was Jerseyville.
Peter White, a former enslaved man born in Virginia, reached his 107th birthday in July. He lived through slavery, the Civil War, and the long course of American history, witnessing three centuries of change, except for the Revolution.
Barkley of RATED Sao lit A wins the fourth time at a meeting of officers of the Ni nls divi ara. Fires destroy seventeen buildings in the business section of New Hiveil, located seventeen miles north, with property losses estimated at $M. 0004. A noted shortage of labor is reported.
An analysis of the Pittsburgh district shows labor movements affecting ovens and fuel use. The report notes that supply orders for a formage from 1 to 28 percent higher than the same period last year, indicating a rebound in industrial demand and shifts in production dynamics.
At Buffalo July 12 a general strike of freight handlers was declared for higher pay from 17 to 20 cents an hour. The New York Central freight house workers quit yesterday over an unfulfilled agreement. Police cleared the docks after clashes with strikers who threw stones, while strikers held their ground amid a forceful response. Other items note a Pure Food Bill for England and a cow with a diamond found in its stomach worth about 100 dollars.
Chicago quotes show Wheat Corn and Wheat futures with July and Sept figures, live stock demand strong with hogs 6.05 to 6.97 and cattle at 5.85 to 9.25, plus prices for sheep, poultry, hay, and oaths. East Buffalo market notes receipts and steady to firm cattle and lamb prices, with hogs at 7.15 to 7.20 and lambs 7.00 to 7.25 for top lots.
Nearly 200 passengers on the steamer Quincy escaped when it struck a bank near Trempealeau Wisconsin and listed on its side. One infant drowned, others saved as lifeboats were launched. Communication with Trempealeau was cut. reports rely on passenger accounts and railroad notes.
A trolley crash near Martinsville, Buffalo left five dead and about forty injured as two Lockport cars collided with a freight motor and seven freight cars. The wreck demolished one passenger car and severely injured several riders. Names include John Bittleman and Charles Hutcheson among the dead, with multiple Buffalo residents among the injured.
Harrisburg Va July 12 Pure Food Commissioner Warren reports $1,890 in fines paid to the state treasury by alegheny county dew ers convicted of selling adulterated products including oleo margarine catfish olive oil and munk He notes that twenty four western Pennsylvania counties have paid $72 000 in fines since the crusade against doctored meats began reflecting widespread enforcement by the big meat packers products seized or fined for adulteration across the region
Secretary of War Taft spoke to lawyers at Pat in Bay Ohio on July 12 after noting his pleasure at addressing an Ohio audience. He discussed the Panama Canal in all its phases and apologized for not selecting a legal subject.
In Paris July 12 a secret session of the supreme court ended with an announcement that the Dreyfus verdict will be delivered today. Friends of Dreyfus expect Rennes court martial to be annulled, while judges gave no hint on the decision's character.
An advertisement claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the most pleasant reliable pills today. It states they never gripe and are sold by all druggists, presenting a promotional note in a period tone.
Excursion rates are now in effect on the O M S P R R for Burling ton Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kansasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Siton Walworth and Waukesha. Good returning up to Betsi J B Swear Agent. 24d Ww.
Vice President Fairbanks and his party, traveling near Champilin, were in a buggy collision with Joseph M. Dougherty, a Democratic politician. Dougherty was thrown and bruised. Fairbanks apologized, and the two men exchanged courteous greetings after the accident. Mrs. Fairbanks accompanied her husband.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Miss Millie Ellison of Ellsworth Wis attacked in a local hotel room Tuesday. She carried over 2000 dollars after cashing a bank draft that day. A suspect matching a described man is in custody at Hiboy Wis, identified as N M Riggs, a Minneapolis Northwestern engineer who knew Ellison ten years ago through hotel work.
The Western Vor senter association of Chicago line traffic managers formalizes Wd Bryan homecoming with agreed excursion rates to run at end of August.
In St. Clairsville on July 12 the United Mine Workers ordered 200 miners at Provident mines in Belmont County to quit work due to social disapproval of the work scale. The miners halted work without a murmur.
The United States cruiser Charleston with Secretary Root and party aboard departed for Rio Janeiro. The voyage also includes plans or calls involving San Juan and Porto Rico, signaling a forthcoming naval journey in July.
A St. Petersburg paper lists 7000 people deported to Siberia since January 1. The cruiser Tennessee is ceded to the government by Crimp Shipbuilding. Ex President Cleveland recovers and visits Tamworth. Jews forbidden waters at Slavansk. Morton of Inquit Ade Life Insurance travels to Paris. The 62nd convention of America’s Sons of Temperance meets in Toronto. Tennessee prohibitionists skip a ticket this year. The National Brotherhood of Operative Potters funds homes for aged potters. A Buffalo to Boston auto rally covers 1100 miles through New York, Canada, and New England.
A vintage advert for Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar promotes a cough syrup praised as the pleasantest option that contains no opiates and is sold by all outlets.
Property listing describes a residence at 235 North Galena Avenue with steam heat city water sewer and gas and a barn. Owner will sell house with part or all of a lot and urges inquiry to GEQ d HN Stephenson Street for immediate sale opportunity.
State Health Board reports in Kansas City concerning illegal combines in ice sales include testimony by W J Lyons president of Central Ice company. Lyons admits raising prices in April and May after hearing rivals would, says he is not in ice business to charity and that downtown trade should pay about seven dollars a ton. He estimates production costs at 1.75 to 1.85 a ton and claims no price fixing.
Boston July 12 The state board of health released results from a wide probe into canned meats. Nearly 140 products from eastern and western sources were inspected. Most manufacturers were cleared, but many samples contained foreign matter such as epidermis nerves and cornbread-like debris. Some western potted hams were described as largely scrap with paste-like viscera. Eastern potted hams showed good appearance and muscular fibre. Several brands used borax or borlexcid as preservatives and corn meal to add water. A western chicken loaf was noted for minimal muscular tissue.
The excerpt describes tissue preservation using boric acid or borax and claims the material is of superior quality. The label asserts it was carefully selected and inspected under a 1991 congressional law about the inspection of ments.
In Ischl Austria on July 12 Brugente ex empress of France Eugenie arrived and was met by Emperor Francis Joseph and Grand Duchess Marine Valerie. She asked permission in writing saying she is near death and wishes to thank him for his kindness by seeing him once more.
Shadows of darkness end a chase for the unknown killer of Henry Evans, a foreman with the Pittsburg and Western Railroad. A posse pursued the suspect through Milvale area, exchanging fire in woods at dusk, as residents and railroad men refused to abandon the hunt, insisting he be brought out dead or alive.
Judge Landis imposed 20000 on two counts against the Chicago and Alton railroad and 5000 on two counts for John N. Faithorn, plus 6000 on each count for Pred A. Wann. The total fines amount to 0,000, with defense seeking exceptions and noting similarity to a prior Bethea ruling against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy.
In Towa City Iowa on July 12 the body of 65 year old Mrs Darbara Carbal was found floating in the Towa river. Indications point to murder after she was seen in a violent quarrel with her husband last Sunday. She disappeared Monday and her husband did not report it to authorities.
San Francisco reports United States Judge Morrow held that sake may be imported into the United States with a duty of only 10 cents per gallon. Importers will be entitled to refunds exceeding $1,000,000 under the ruling.
A vintage advertisement claims a healthy stomach yields sweet breath. It promotes Kodal for Dyspepsia as a remedy to digest what you eat, relieve sour stomach and heart palpitations, and improve overall digestion after meals. Sold by all druggists.
By order of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee voters are urged to assemble at The County Club Freeport on August 9 1906 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for County Judge Clerk Treasurer Sheriff and County Superintendent of Schools and to elect delegates for a primary on August 4 1906 with 244 delegates apportioned by district. Delegates are instructed for the leading candidates and to select county party officers. Also voting on party delegates to State 18th Congressional district and 12th Senatorial district conventions.
Great Western Railway offers discounted travel to Minneapolis for G A A encampment from August 18 to 18. Tickets go on sale after August 11. Inquiries may be directed to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A in St Paul Minnesota.
The C. M. & St. Paul will offer round trip excursion tickets to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 dollars and 40 cents. Travel dates July 10 to 15 with a limit August 380. Agency: Ells J B Sweat agent.
Cheap round trip to Omaha, Nebraska offered on North Western Line with excursion tickets on July 10 through 13. Tickets available through Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents. Halt for B v P event noted.
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