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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1906

Page

3

Kimball Pianos Endorsements From Noted Artists

Renowned musicians including Rudolph Ganz Emil Leib ling Walter Danirosc h Francisco Tamagno Sophia Scalchi and Jean De Reske praise Kimball Pianos for large round tone refined action and lasting durability. The Chicago Musical College and Drake University endorse the Kimball as the accepted piano. buyers can trade organs or squares as first payment with easy monthly terms from W. W. Kimball Co in Freeport Illinois.

Rudolph Ganz Emil Leibling Walter Daniosch Francisco Tamagno Sophia Scalchi Jean de Reske Kimball Emil Lereine WattTer Danirosch SerxHia Scalchi Jean Dereske Chicago Musical College Chicago Conservatory of Music Hedding College Drake University Indiana State Normal W. W. Kimball CO Galena St Freeport Ill

Primary law seen as boss shield in reform clash

Chicago July 14. Lawyers debate the new primary law with critics arguing it protects political rings and bosses rather than the people. Daneherty of Galesburg denounces the act, calling for a direct primary to restore voters’ rights while Illinois attorneys convene in Chicago.

Chicago Daneherty Galesburg State Bar Association TlHueis Chicago Beach Goodsey Texas Camberas

Wedding Kiss Fight Ends With Silent Protest

In Waukegan Illinois a Milwaukee groom and a Chicago bride clashed after a courthouse ceremony. The couple wrestled over a kiss after Pronouncement, the bride covering her face then resisting. A final smack erupted as the groom claimed he would kiss and did. She walked out in disgust.

Waukegan, HL Twenry Beruineer Milwaukee May Martin Cucaga Court House I. Y. Orgis Berninger

Will Investigate a Drowning in Chicago Harbor

Adjutant General Scott orders a court of inquiry to investigate the death of five members of the Tinots naval reserves first division by drowning in Chicago harbor on July 5.

Springfield Scott Tinots Naval Reserves Chicago Harbor

Noted Railway Builder Dead

Danville reports the death of Alexander Yavier a veteran railroad builder who directed construction on at least fifteen lines He was born in Aberdeen Scotland in 1856 and emigrated to America as a youth This longstanding industry figure passed away after a long career in railway construction

Danville, DL Alexander Yavier Aberdeen Secotland

Oil Strike Near Paris At Handley Farm

Oil in paying quantities found on J. E. Handley’s Warrenton farm in the west part of the county. The well was shot and has been flowing oil at brief intervals.

Paris J. EL Handley Warrenton

Granite City and East St. Louis Trolley Line Chartered

The Granite City and East St. Louis Terminal company has been incorporated to construct a trolley line from Granite City to East St. Louis. Policy is to connect the two cities with rail service to promote transit and economic development.

Springfield Tfl Granite

Prowned for His Childs Sake in Belvidere UK

William Hallett drowned attempting to save his child from drowning in Belvidere. The child was rescued.

Belvidere William Hallett

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Syrup Patent Cure

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is promoted as the original laxative cough syrup design to relieve cough and purge the system of cold. It contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.

Kennedy

Sumner Tourist Rates to Northern Illinois and Wisconsin

Travel advertisement for Sumner tourists outlining rates to summer resorts via the North-Western Line. Direct readers to send a 2-cent stamped request for summer resort literature to W. Fr. Kalskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. For rates and tickets, contact Chicago & North-Western Ry agents.

Sumner Illinois Wisconsin W. FR. Kalskern Chicago Chicago& North-Western Ry

A Wonderful Record of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription

Advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders including prolapse and menstrual pain. Claims include improved health, fertility, and relief from pelvic symptoms. Promotes Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY and free advisory materials along with Pleasant Pellets and a medical adviser book.

Pierce R. V. Pierce Seale Gayelones Buffalo N.Y

Denver Welcome Elks Opens With Record Attendance

Denver California July 14 Special Attendance at the Elks reunion breaks records with 10 000 registered by noon and 650 000 visitors expected by week’s start. Opening exercises Monday at the Tabor opera house feature governors welcomes and a grand parade Thursday with gold and silver brick prizes for top delegations.

Denver Cal Grand Lodge of the Elks the Elks Tabor Opera House McDonald Speer Robert W. Brown Louisville Perry Clay Elks Colorado The

Mrs Leslie Carter Weds William Payne in Portsmouth

Boston reports actress Mrs Leslie Carter was said to be married to William Payne at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Accounts claim ceremony was performed by clergymen at a city home, with Mrs Carter, Payne and guests arriving by car from Boston. Carter later denied the marriage at the Hotel Touraine.

Boston Minnea Ales Leslie Carter William Paine Portsmouth N. TL Westernhin Leslie Carter Rey Wherson Kovey Carter Payne Pearty Tortsamouta Laston Tate Ihe Hotel Touraine Cayne

Dynamite Attack Kills Papallo Family In Bellwood Quarry

Chicago officials report a diabolical plot ended in tragedy at a Bellwood stone quarry. Eleven injured or dead include Frank Papallo Louis Papallo Frank D Papallo James Papsio Joseph Papallo Robert Papallo and four Papallo cousins among others with the Papallo family sleeping in a shanty when the blast occurred. Investigators seek the perpetrator. motive tied to long standing vendetta in Italy.

Chicago Mary Bellwood Olanehiin Bros. Stone Cient Simme Italy S. Lapner Pranco Tayamara

Babe's Miraculous Escape on Trestle Tragedy Near Jacksonburg

A nine month old baby, Elinh Norris of Uniontown Pennsylvania, survived when a Baltimore and Ohio train struck Morris family members on a trestle near Jacksonburg West Virginia. The mother shielded the infant and was thrown from the structure as the engine passed. Two siblings were killed and the father died at the scene, with the mother and three other children seriously injured.

Clarksburg W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Elinh Norris Uniontown Fies Morris Jacksonburg

This Date in History 1228 to 1904

A compact chronology of notable events and births from 1228 to 1904 including Philip Augustus death 1228 Mazarin birth 1602 the Bastille taken 1789 Little Turtle death 1812 Mme De Stunel death 1817 Crystal Palace opens 1858 General Pope takes command 1862 pension to Mrs Lincoln 1870 Don Carlos in Spain 1873 H J Jewett Erie railroad 1874 John Bright resigns 1882 Henry M Stanley finds Lake Mantunba 1883 Adalbert born 1884 White Plains fire 1888 Lake Pepin tornado 1890 George Francis Train circumnavigates 62 days 1891 Dr Norton S Townsend dies 1895 Santiago surrendered 1898 Campanile falls 1902 Crimes act revoked Ireland 1903 Paul Kruger dies 1904

Philip Augustus I’rance Cardinal Mazarin San Antonio Cal Bastile Paris Little Turtle Mme. de Stunel Crystal Palace New York Pierce General Pope Army of Virginia Congress Abraham Lincoln Don Carlos Spain H. J. Jewett Erie Railroad John Bright Henry M. Stanley Lake Mantunba Central Africa Prince Adalbert Emperor William Germany Whitelaw Reid White Plains N. Y Lake Pepin Minn George Francis Train Norton S. Townsend Ohio State University Santiago Toral Venice Ireland Paul Kruger Switzerland

Yacht Race to Mackinac Starts From Chicago

Seventeen craft of various types will start this afternoon in the Chicago Yacht Club annual race to Mackinac.

Mackinac Chicago Chicago Yacht Club

Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup

Children favor Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs as the pleasantest remedy. It is advertised as the best syrup with no opiates and is sold by all druggists.

Ayer

Round Trip Ticket to Chautauqua Lake July 27 Chicago

Round trip fare to Chautauqua Lake via Nickel Plate from Chicago on July 27 is $14.00 with return by August 28. Chicago City Ticket Office is at 107 Adams St Tia Salle St. station is noted as the only depot on the elevated loop.

Chautauqua Lake Nickel Plate Road Chicago Imit Chicago City Adams St Tia Salle St T-Ladwt

Storm and strikes ripple through early 20th century news

Berlin figures Dr. Carl Sattler dies as German National Liberal leaders mourned. John Cowle of London wills 1 230 000 for temperance promotion in England. Ohio sees 35 000 coal miners on strike. A severe storm sweeps Toledo Ohio destroying shade trees and roofing. Costa Rica blocks imports of machinery and vermicelli. a Russian crackdown order tightens political control. Two African American men Tom Jones and Charles A Woodruff are executed in Independence Virginia. Italian cruiser Umbela aground off Kingston Jamaica. British Parliament prorogued. Fifteen US students stranded in Antwerp amid alleged Philadelphia agent fraud. Wabash brakeman Thomas Osborn killed near St Louis by tramps.

Carl Sattler National Liberal Party Berlin John Cowle London England Ohio Poledo Kightning Noelson Fintland St. Petersburg Tom Jones Charles A. Woodruff Independence Umbela Kingston Jamaca United States Antwerp Phiiladelphia Thomas Osborn Wabash St. Louis

Kodol for Dyspepsia Relief After Meals

Try Kodol for Dyspepsia after meals to aid digestion and rest the stomach. It digests food and rebuilds stomach function, relieving flatulence sour stomach belching and heart palpitations. Sold by all druggists.

Umbrellas Reaired and Recovered Near Galena Street

Report notes umbrellas were aired and recovered with a mention of 87 Galena street and a date fragment 4-9dtt. No further context or names provided.

Ryan Galena Street

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