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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
1
News from St Petersburg dated July 18 reports ongoing peasant disturbances across the interior with manor houses burned, robberies and peasant clashes with rural guards. The center of unrest is Voronez province as peasants target property. The emperor asks the Goremkyin cabinet to remain in office.
Jefferson City July 18 Governor Folk urged Missouri retailers at their convention to favor local advertising over mail order. He argued that thriving towns need strong town papers to grow commerce and personal opportunity. He said no merchant can succeed without advertising locally.
The Journal reports a recent meeting of the Austrian-Hungarian and German emperors and claims they agreed to intervene in Poland with armed forces if a Russian revolution breaks out and Nicholas cannot control Poland. It describes the move as a regular holy alliance among the three rulers.
Louis A. Gourdain, alleged Chicago and New Orleans lottery dealer, unable to file his mandamus petition today in the Supreme Court of the United States as he seeks to block his Joliet penitentiary defenses.
Captain William Yates of the Fourteenth calvary died in Boise Idaho after yesterday’s accident in which he was thrown from his horse fracturing his skull.
Armistice between the warring Central American republics went into effect at 6 o clock this morning setting a pause in fighting and paving the way for negotiations.
Lady Curzon of Kedleston died in London aged widow of the late Levi Z. Leiter of Chicago, a daughter of his family. Her death marks a notable loss in society circles.
Denver July 18 special report Philadelphia was chosen by the grand judge of Elks as the convention city for next year.
Illinois fair tonight with warmer conditions in the north and central regions. The sun rose at 4 39 a m and will set at 7 32 p m, providing a long warm day ahead for Chicago and surrounding areas.
Closing quotations for Sept wheat at 784 34 Sept corn 5L7% Sept oats 343¢ Sept pork 17.45 Sept lard 9.05 Sept ribs 9.40 9.42. Cattle 19090 steady. Beeves 4.00 6.25. Cows Heifers 1.25 46.25. Stockers-Feeder 2.60 4.40. Hops 20000 active 5 10 higher. Mixed butchers 6.45 96.92. Good heavy 6.15 36.90. Rough heavy 6.15 6.50. Light 6.50 6.99. Sheep 22000 steady 3.20 89.0.
A large Freeport party plans the excursion tomorrow over the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul line to the Wisconsin Dells. The trip promises delightful scenery and is priced at 3.26 dollars for the round trip.
The Rockford Masroons meet the Freeport White Sox next Sunday afternoon at Taylor's Park. A good contest is promised as the game will be called at three o'clock.
Readable text notes a sale involving items labeled Mw 386 and 95 cousin suit with a price around 4.85 and a bidder noted as eB. & Ww. ating sale. The fragment references a 7-180 line but details are unclear.
The Freeport Business Men association revived last night as officers were elected led by President Wm. E. Fry and a push to recruit members began. Plans include special interurban rates, committee appointments for outreach, and pursuing new factories with five under consideration to be located in Freeport within eighteen months.
The Business Men's Association declares a concerted push to attract new industries to Freeport. Citizens urged to contribute to urban growth as the group commits to aiding legitimate enterprises seeking a local site.
The Freeport Council of the Knights of Columbus held a largely attended meeting in the order's clubrooms and arranged a stag picnic at Forest Park next Sunday inviting all Knights. Resolutions of sympathy for the death of P. J. Murray were adopted, expressing deep sorrow and honoring his life, with a copy to be given to the family and published in city papers.
Rev. Campbell and companions heard a revolver report as they crossed Tutty and Fifth. A bullet lodged in a house opposite. police recovered it and search for the gun. Motive unclear. authorities suspect accidental firing, not targeting the group.
Esther A Powell wife of W W Powell died at 11 20 AM in Mattoon due to acute dysentery after illness since Thursday night. Mrs Powell born 1837 in Ohio married 1848 in Wisconsin. Remains to be brought to Freeport for interment. Also reports death of Miss Carrie Oswalt from consumption at 9 45 AM at home 261 Pleasant Street Freeport born 24 September in Freeport. Funeral Friday at First Baptist Church Rev Price officiating. Interment city cemetery.
A series of social gatherings described as lively community events, including a Second Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor gathering at Edward Currier’s country home with lantern-lit lawn and readings by Elsie Weary, a lawn party at St Vincent's orphanage grounds with 25 cents admission and donations, Mrs. Robert D. Kuehner hosting a Mrs Emil Haeni farewell tea, and a large Epworth League lawn social at Embury church with decorated yard and ice cream.
The Great Western offers $3.00 round trip to St Paul via Chicago. Tickets go on sale July 26 with return valid through July 31. Other low July rates on 24th and 33rd. For details, contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G A St Paul Minn.
Mrs Elizabeth Ward widow of Thomas Ward died at her residence near McConnell early this morning after a long illness. Born in Alasco France in 77 years ago she came to the United States in 1850 and lived on a farm near McConnell for 55 years. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday from residence and McConnell church with interment at McConnell.
City Clerk Waterstradt reports the 2 percent insurance tax in Freeport has raised more than $600 as eight agents have paid for 49 companies. four agents are delinquent due to missing sworn statement blanks, with about 150 companies expected to be taxed once filed.
Promoter William Clement advertises Canadian lands as the safest investment and the best in the country. He invites prospective buyers to join him for land tours every Tuesday, promising access and guidance in acquiring property.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The testimonial claims the salve eliminated both conditions leaving no trace. Advertises as best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds priced 26 cents at Jos Emmert’s druggist.
All oxford items in the store are offered at wholesale prices during the E. and W. clearing sale, with remaining stock marked down to attract buyers.
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