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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1905

Page

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Umbrellas Repaired and Covered Reported

Repair and covering of umbrellas noted with a mention of an individual, Ryan, located at 87 Galena Street. A phone or contact line 3-280 is cited in the snippet.

Ryan Galena St King's Daughters Stephenson Street Fred Dustin Nitchinist Instinge Street Sheetz Wiliams and State Streets Kintzel Charles B. Byerly Freeport Galena Avenue Galena Ave Carrall 81 Olled Hxehinge Street Walton Nephews

Epworth League Special Trains For Denver Convention

Epworth League meets in Denver July 5 to 9 with special through trains for delegates and friends. Low excursion rates to Colorado and the West available via the Chicago & North Western Ry. Tickets from June 1 to October 31. Several daily trains offered. inquire with ticket agents for itineraries and full details.

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Low Summer Tourist Rates via North Western Line

Advertises low round trip fares to Port via North Western Line for Lewis and Clark Exposition travel with direct routes through San Francisco and Los Angeles. Offers 2 cent stamp for illustrated folder and information on Yellowstone Alaska trips and Wisconsin Northwest resorts. Rates and tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Port 1Land San Francisco Los Angeles Yellowstone National Park Alaska Wisconsin Northwest North-Western W. B. Kniskern Chicago Chicago & North-Western R

End of War Peace Talks Foreseen by Russian Envoy

An interview with Russian envoy Witte reveals cautious optimism about peace but fear that Japanese terms may block an accord. Witte states the emperor alone will decide Russia’s fate and emphasizes his role as translator of the emperor’s will in dealings with the Japanese plenipotentiaries.

AL Dle Witte Adder Russia Emmperor

No Peace at Any Price and War News Fragments

Excerpts argue over peace versus continued war with Russia, noting two parties and warnings of Western misreadings. Reported incidents include a gunfight on Long Island and a Sunday closing law case in St. Louis with a saloon keeper fined on appeal.

Russia Tassie Aaron St. Peters Dreath Moscow Lin Gore Lower Wight St. Louis Ghio Panesch

Hat Rock the Boat Tragedy At Andolen Beach

A New York report from July 18 describes a chaotic incident at Andolen Beach where Prong retelines Yon and Samet Prooks were involved. Three young women were harmed as a crowd attacked Trooks and others, with several rescuers pulling people from the water as the storm intensified.

New York Samet Prooks Andolen Beach Trooks Amd Chiro Wa Toto Vie Marie Bauer Nellie Tatton Agnes McLaughlin Brooke

Ryan to Settle the Row in Equitable Life Deal

Thomas F. Ryan has agreed with three trustees and new directors to sell stock he purchased from James T. Clyde in the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The sale aims to close quickly, with Ryan having paid 10,000 dollars plus interest since his purchase.

New York Peg Im A Chreahir Eaquitable Gife Assurance Society Pthomis FP Ryan Dames TL. Klyde van Holdings Lmavailable Society Jarome Bosuminee Heodereks Life Assurance Histor Atharney

Doctor Makes a Quick Trip to Kirwin Mine Tragedy

Meceetse Wyoming July 18 three men were killed by an explosion in the Kirwin gold mine near there. The dead are M A Chubb shift boss and William Ross Gadames Miller miners. Four others were severely injured. No doctor within call except Theramioapolis 100 miles to the southeast but Vn Richards covered the distance in about eleven hours using four relays. Ranchmen along the way supplied horses.

Meceetse Wyo Kirwin M. A. Chubb William Ross Gadames Miller Theramioapolis Bu Vn Richards Jim

Scores on the ball fields show mixed results across leagues

Baseball scores from multiple leagues show Chicago and Mt Brooklyn tied 4 to 3, New York defeated Boston 3 to 2, Detroit topped St Louis 4 to 2, and Milwaukee losses 0 to 2 in various city matchups. Other games include Kansas City 1 at Minneapolis 6 and Pueblo 19 at Denver 5 with several city pairings noted.

Brooklyn Chicago New Detroit St. Louis Boston St. Loonis Kaas

Probe Finds Forgery in Grain Freight Rate Irregularities

The State commerce commission probes shipments from St Louis to the southeast amid forged expense bills and duplicated ledgers. Witnesses allege Louisville shippers gained 3 cents per 100 pounds over rivals, with bills forged from beginning to end to mask illicit savings. A formal investigation and potential criminal action follow the discovery of falsified documents.

Louisville Cie Lating Haler Mississippi Ohie Mississippi Valley St Louis Towleville Viles Ohio St. Louis Atbuita Cairo Unis St. Lois Louis Bracd Rave Dnhes Les Joe Adjvantice

Windstorm Threatens Lake Evie Area Reports Damaging Gusts

A violent wind storm battered counties around Appleton and Sheboygan Wisconsin causing ships and shore facilities to suffer. A digastrous wind disabled power and swept debris along the lakeshore. In Sheboygan river two youths, Joseph Sotuski and Willita Foi, drowned after cramps struck them while swimming.

Pwo Swlimere Sheboygan Wis Joseph Sotuski Willlita Foi Sheboygan River

Niagara divers rescue near whirlpool pins

Two swimmers from this city named Cr Hshy and Graham, with Williain at Gaver, ventured into the Niagara river near the whirlpool between Niagara Falls and Lewiston. A swift current dragged them. one man, Cairn Well, disappeared as the others were pulled free by rescuers after about ten minutes.

Niagara Malis N.Y Graham Williain Gaver Thilfimare Trily Uhoe Niagra Lewiston Toie Mites Imlahies Bay Pat Rock Regids Cairn Ewan Terry Eus Ute May

Mayor to Prosecute Under Advice From Root

Philadelphia reports indicate the mayor may soon press criminal prosecutions against prominent figures, citing the refusal of District Attorney Beh to pursue further action as a trigger for the mayor to act within legal bounds. Alexander’s condition described as critical. treated in Unleavy. remains near Oaks. Chicago notes police protection withdrawn from wagons of Strack firms amid unrest, officers reassigned to street positions to deter interference.

Philadelphia Elihu Root Weaver Hon Gost Daoavaidtan Atides Rent Jot C. Beh Wim Chicago Aungnardal

Svet Would Cling to Sakhalin Defies Cession

St. Petersburg reports Svet Ditlerty objects to cession of Sakhalin claiming Japanese possession would threaten Russia and cites oil cork iron and gold as valuable. Also notes Jap attacks near Nalbuehi and Linevitch bombardment rumors, plus Bonaparte family arrivals in Leo Massachusetts.

Svet Sakhalin St. Petersburg Sakhdin Ws Ot Aman Russia Linevitch Nalbuehi Sake Kadin

Fragmented Outline of Various Historical Events

An assorted roundup notes tentative reports on figures such as ex speaker Tenderson and Senator Platt, with mentions of a bank reorganized in Skintook, a convention in Cleveland, and travels to investigate Chinese subversion. Other items include an automobile tour by Dowager Queen Atargierita, a death in Fishkin Leaving, and a murder case in Ky described as a church fight. Unverified dispatches touch on European rain, Russian officials, and foreign missions.

David BR Ath Toda Paul Platt New York Tsso Cleveland Commierce Aishoy Sule Cherbourg France Peking John Miler James Creesnd Jones Phormas Sraley Creek Lee County Morgan HH. Beach United States Lnquiry Germany

Political tensions in Chicago spark protest over governor’s nationality demand

Amid a heated dispute, Adpiratis press for the governor to name a successor for a national post and to appoint a reform-minded panel. Republicans and Democrats argue over civil service law timelines, park reforms, and possible state appointments, with two weeks left for state personnel choices.

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Hoch Faces Gallows Fundraiser and Jail Misfires

Chicago July 1 A chaotic stained report shows Juliann Hoch condemned to die on July 28 for the murder of Mary Walcker Hoch frantically seeking funds to appeal. Two guards Jeffries and Oleson stage a public bare knuckles bout to raise the needed money while other local incidents unfold.

Chicago Juliann Hoch Mary Walcker-Hoch Mirsing Critain Court Supreme Court Jall Martin Jefferes George Ole Bol Jeffries Olesan Kiown Hoch Rays Sam Benedit Oleson Meodern Dichiehaird Tim Jeffies

Bad Blood Invites Disease and Weakens Health

The fragment discusses how blood nourishes the body when healthy and how disease weakens it, mentioning Mrs Hale and various beauty and massage services, with scattered garbled details about scheduling and locations.

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