Township School Reports Show Rising Japanese? No.
Cyrus Grove collects annual trustee reports from county districts detailing teachers, student counts, and property values. Several townships list numbers for boys and girls under 21, total teachers, wages, district tax levies, and school property. increases over last year are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Grove
Grove
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bayliss
Arba
Mueber
Bae Ngee
Oneco
Rite
Ceerevens
Bass
Baal
bpenRuty
Weat Point
Waddama
Winslow
Ays
West Buckeye
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pill Ad
An old advertising notice touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the most pleasant and reliable pills of the day. It claims they never gripe and are sold by all druggists, urging readers to seek a dose for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Pheasant Egg Shipment Figures Released by State Game Commissioner
Springfield July 17. Editor Journal. State Game Commissioner James A Wheeler furnishes figures on a consignment of 5 500 English pheasant eggs hatched at the Springfield game farm. The report shows eggs in transit ten days from England, with 3 000 live chicks placed with hens and 683 crushed or damaged, plus 109 infertile and 1 rotten. 135 English Ring Neck pheasants were imported, five lost. On hand are about 8 000 young English Ring Neck and Chinese pheasants, plus Mexican Blue quail, wild turkeys, and prairie chickens. 162 000 resident and 500 non resident hunter licenses were issued in the year ending June 1 1906. Yours truly James A Wheeler State Game Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Game Department
England
State Game
Ino
Alabama
A Tragic Finish and a Near-Death Rescue
A neglected leak in a great North Sea dyke caused by a watchman's lapse becomes a ruinous break, devastating a Hol land province. Kenneth Mc Iver of Vanceboro Me. narrowly survives a cold after three doctors give up, saved by Dr King's New Discovery. Guaranteed best cough and cold cure at Jos Emmert's drug store, 50c and 1. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
This Date in History Highlights Key Figures and Events
A concise list marks major dates from 1009 to 1904 including deaths of Pope John XVIII and John Paul Jones, feuds and surrenders such as Phillipsburg, reorganizations like the Atlantic and St. Lawrence railroad, treaties, and notable births and deaths across centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope John XVIII
Godfrey de Bouillion
Phillipsburg
Adam Smith
John Paul Jones
Paris
Fortress of
Gaeta
France
Great Britain
Sweden
Russia
Jane Austen
City of Cracow
Atlantic and
Man Deliberately Fires While Believing It Breaks Couple
At Springfield on July 18 Luke Terris allegedly staged an accidental gunshot to injure Joseph Timmes so he could marry Timmes' wife. Terris admitted firing into his own hand to show the pistol was unloaded, but Timmes was shot in the stomach. Mrs Timmes testified Terris pursued an elopement and threatened to harm the husband if rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Luke Terlis
Joseph Timines
Timines
Emmarry
Tertis Wis
Owith
Dus
Timmes
Sayatt Ware
Terris
King’s unequal empire stance spurs Canada visit note
A fragmented cablegram discusses the king’s travel choices, implying an unequal distribution of attention within the empire. It hints at a planned journey to Canada, framed as a response to loyalty shown by the people, while other regions receive less consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Doninton
Filthy Slaughter House Report Triggers State Action
Topeka Kan July 1 Dr J B Crumbine secretary of the state board of health ordered county commissioners to inspect slaughter houses in their districts and require cleaning within five days where unsanitary conditions are found He described the observed filth as inconceivable and warned that others may be as bad including some large packing houses near Kansas City on the Kansas side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Wellington
State Board of Health
J. 8. Crumbine
The
Bord
Ins
Py Crumbine
Kansas City
Kansas Side
Armistice Hints in Central American War Dispute
Washington reports a possible armistice among Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua as Central American powers seek to end conflict over Guatemala. Dispatches note coalition formation after March aggression and US consul general Jenkins traveling to Roosevelt with a circular alleging plans to destabilize Salvadoran government and Cabrera assassination plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central America
Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
State Department
Mexico
Guatemala City
San Salvador
Ooffields
Gistemata
New Orleans
Gunatcuala
Barillas
Niquiagua
Deputed
John Jenkins
Omaha
Neb
United States
Roosevelt
Dr. Fortin
Don't Come Tonight: Tragic Death of New Bridegroom
Decatur July 18 telegrams reveal Shelby Stollard of the Wabash railway sought his secret wife of three weeks Uillian Diary ry. She urged him not to come late and risk exposure. Early Sunday in Moran's morgue Decatur, his crushed body between Blue Mound cars confirmed the tragedy. The couple had wed eight months prior and planned to keep it quiet until he recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Til
Shelby Stollard
Wabash Railway
Uillian Diaryry
Shelby
Tie
Blue Mound
Morene
Stallard
Fi Athony
Stolfard
What to do if a mad dog bursts into a class
Minneapolis July 18. Dean J. Downey demonstrated a method to handle an unexpected dog attack in a pedagogy class at the state university summer school. A snarling dog burst into the room as students hid, and Downey drew a revolver from his desk and killed the animal to protect the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
J. J. Fowney
State University
Dean Downey
Governor Davidson Telegram Alleged Forgery Probe Demanded
In Madison on July 18 friends of Governor Davidson protest a telegram said to show sympathy for insurgents at the North Dakota Republicain convention. The executive office denies sending it and Davidson’s friends seek an investigation to determine forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Davidson
Stromboli Eruption Sparks Fires After Violent Blast
Talermo reports a violent Stromboli eruption throwing incandescent material high into the air and starting serious fires on the island. No deaths were recorded, and the event was marked by Joad detonations observed during the eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talermo
Nebraska Passes Endurance Test On Fourmile Course
The battleship Nebraska underwent an endurance test at Seattle on July 18, completing the four mile course at 19.08 knots per bow, 0.06 knots above her required speed. The run demonstrated performance margins and seaworthiness of the vessel under test conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Seattle
Lively clashes erupt in El Salvador amid peace talks
San Salvador reports two sharp engagements across the Guatemala border at Platanar and Metapan as President Cabrera’s accord with Mexico to pause hostilities collapses. Adalberto Guirola, son of a governor, a West Point graduate, age about 20, killed. many affluent families’ members enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Cabrera
Mexico
Central America
Salvador
Guatemadan
Virtunar
Metapan
Odvo
Ueps
Platanar
West Point
West
Paris Hermit Carpet Weaver Shoots Self At Home
Albert Tatton, a hermit carpet weaver living alone in Paris,1, shot himself in his home after barring doors and windows. He sat on the floor with the gun held to his head and pulled the trigger, having spent twenty five years confined to his yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Albert
Cigar Talks Chico Cigar Sells Itself Says Moogk
H J Moogk promotes the Wadsworth Bros Chico cigar telling a Journal reporter that the cigar speaks for itself. He notes it is equal to any 10 cent cigar and costs little, bought direct from the maker with no middleman profit. He claims it is becoming the best seller in his case and converts customers from lace cigars to Chico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Journal
Wadsworth Bros
Chico
Tax Collector Confronts School Board Over Funds
Pooria December reports Tax Collector John White says the ousted board of school inspectors is a waning body and refuses to disburse the remaining funds. He notes thousands in outstanding debts and receives demands from remaining members to turn over the balance or face actions.
Foresters Attend Picnic From City at Harlem Park
A small group of members from the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters in Rockford traveled to Harlem Park this morning to join a picnic hosted by the Rockford branch and neighboring city orders in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Catholic Order of Foresters
Hockford
Harlem Park
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for crying babies
A dated drug advertisement urges parents that infant crying signals stomach or digestive issues and recommends Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the safe laxative for babies and children. It claims no harmful ingredients, money back if it fails, and prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Antitrust Meeting Action Against Paper Wholesalers
In Chicago last week the Inland Press association formed a committee to work with the attorney general to curb paper wholesalers accused of market division and price hiking. Separate notice from Jacksonville reports the death by drowning of Edward Bunk, 80, a patient at Central State Hospital for the Insane, who had been nearing release to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinoisa
Munt Vrists
Toa
Springtedh
Attorner Genel
Inhind Press Associaion
Chicago
Genom
Trnaty
Jacksonville
Edward Bunk
Centrall Hospital
Funk
Virginia
Fourteen Italian Miners Buried in Railway Cutting
Fourteen Italian excavators were buried by a cave in during railway cutting work under construction. Engineers say there is but slight hope of rescuing the men, with rescue operations ongoing and a number of casualties feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Elks Elect Grand Exalted Ruler Henry Melvin
Denver July 18 Henry Melvin of Oakland California has been unanimously elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Tudge Henry Melvin
Oakland
Cal
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Balloonist sets eight hour air record over Bois de Boulogne
Wis July 18 Count de La Vials in his first ascent in a new balloon remains aloft for eight hours over the Bois de Boulogne establishing a notable durational record for balloon flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Count de la Vials
Bois de Boulogne
Baseball Scores From Chicago To Milwaukee
The wire service baseball results list several games with teams such as Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Indianapolis, St Paul, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Sioux City, Lincoln, Denver and Pueblo. Scores include Philadelphia 4 Pittsburg, Boston 4 Cincinnati 0, St Louis 7 Chicago 6, New York 2 Chicago 6, and Denver 15 Lincoln 6 among others.
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Chicago
Iuly SW
Tess
Pitteling
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Oston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicagoe
New York
American
Boston
Detroit A
Boston Sp
Washington
Weather Association
Milwaukee
Columbus Co
Kansas City -Indianapolis
Kansas City
St Paul
Louisville
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Toledo
Western
Des Moines
Sioux City
Yes Moines
Venver
Lincaln
Denver
Lincoln
Pueblo
Onnaha
Railroad Excursion Rates Announced by C M St P R R
Excursion rates are now in effect on the C M St P R R Burlington Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kansasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Stoughton Walworth and Waukesha. Good returning up to Sept 20. J B Swear agent. 6 Rant.
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Burlington
Elkhorn
Delavan
Fontana Kansasville
Kilbourne
Madison McFarland
Stoughton
Walworth
Waukesha
J.B. Swear
Cullom to Speak to Labor in Springfield
Senator Shelby McCullow Hins has accepted an invitation from the Springfield Federation of Labor to address the Labor Day gathering in Springfield on September a. The event announced by UL confirms the speaking engagement and local union support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Springfield
Shelby Mc Cullow Hins
Springfield Federation of Labor
Public sale of stock at Freeport courthouse steps
A public cash sale is set for Thursday July 26 2006 at 10 oclock in the morning at the southerly front door of the court house Freeport Illinois. It concerns certificate No 37 representing sixty shares of the capital stock of the Freeport Hardware company incorporated July 16 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ilinois
King Edward VII Will Not Visit Canada
Ottawa reports that King Edward VII will not visit Canada. An invitation to the king and queen to come to the Dominion was adopted by both houses of Parliament last May. Lord Grey, the governor general, has received from Lord Elgin the king's reply stating that the sovereign's prolonged absence from Great Britain would be impossible due to the responsibilities of the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Edward VII
Canada
Cne
Lord Grey
Lord Elgin
Great Britain
Chamberlain's Remedy Promoted for Colic and Diarrhea
An advertisement touts a Chamberlain's product as a trusted remedy for colic and diarrhea. It claims long-time dealer support, thousands of testimonials, physician prescription, and life-saving potential before medical help arrives. It urges immediate purchase at a quoted price.
German ambassador revived after Boston heat episode
Baron von Sternburg, the German ambassador to the United States, fainted from heat at South Station Boston as he prepared to board a train to New York. He was rushed to a hospital, revived quickly, and discharged within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoo
von Sternburg
New York
Baron &Jeck von Sternburg
United States
Boston
Rocksand Arrives in Kentucky in Fine Health
Rocksand the thoroughbred stallion, bought for 125000, has arrived in Lexington Kentucky. He traveled 2000 miles to the Mugh land misery stud of his owner and stood the journey admirably in splendid health and spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocksand
Kentucky
Lexington
Angst Beliant
Mugland
Mackinac Cup Won By Lloyd RK Steere Yacht
The Mackinac Island challenge cup trophy of the Chicago Mackinac yacht race was awarded day one. Winner is Lloyd RK Steere with his yaw Vanadia from Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackiine Ishaid
Mich
Wis
Lloyd RK. Steere
Daily Journal Delivery Offered Citywide
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery for 10 cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe for home delivery across all city parts.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
Advert indicates wonderful courage of the poor facing chronic troubles like constipation biliousness neuralgia headache and stomach issues. Claims Dr Caldwell's laxative Syrup Pepsin will cure these diseases drive away unpleasant symptoms and restore health. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00 money back if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Suit Against R A McCurdy Demands Account of 2 Million
New York July 18 Richard A McCurdy former president of Mutual Life Insurance Co has been served with a suit demanding he account for about 2 000 000 of policy holders funds disbursed during his regime The complaint alleges the money went to McCurdy and was secretly disbursed by him It also accuses him of receiving funds obtained by Lysander W Lawrence on fraudulent bills for stationery and other supplies and spending it for secret purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard A. McCurdy
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Delancey Nicoll
McCurdy
Tia
Lysander W. Lawrence
Youngest Civil War Volunteer Found in Streator
Washington reports officials identify Lyston D Howe of Streator as the youngest Civil War volunteer. He enlisted at 10 years 9 months in 1861 for four months, rejoined in 1862 at 11 years 5 months, and served to war end. His pension increase followed the record, with service in the Fifteenth and Fifty-fifth Wisconsin volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Penition Office
Lyston DD. Howe
Streator
Fiftty-fifth
Uwinols
Wisconsin to Build Capitol in Saint Andrews Cross Shape
Wisconsin plans a new capitol building shaped like a Saint Andrews cross. The commission chose George B Post & Sons of New York after competitive bids from two Wisconsin firms, two New York firms, and one aston firm. Estimated total cost about 5.06 million. legislature appropriated far less.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Legislative Commission
George B. Post & Sons
New York
Aston
Qoo Soo
Bryan to be hosted in Chicago by Troquois and Jefferson clubs
Arrangements are made for William Jennings Bryan’s arrival in Chicago from Europe. The Troquois and Jefferson clubs will host a Taeheon and afternoon reception for Bryan, followed by a large banquet at the Auditorium for his entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson
Chicago
Troquoeis
Jefferson Clivus
William Jennings Bryan
Europe
Min
Bryan
Jefferson Club
Auditorium
Various national events and personnel notes across the world
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Bonaparte visit Lenox Massachusetts and stay until August 6. A funeral of events includes the Ancient Order of Fiibernaians session in Maratoma New York and Roosevelt speaking at Morrisburg Pennsylvania. The German government plans a 1912 world fair in Berlin. Acquittals occur in Jackson County Kentucky murder trial. Sir Thomas Lipton may build a Winnipeg packing plant. Major Bartlett is reported short about 35000 dollars. Antivewish outbreaks fail in Russia. Typhoid cases rise near Ipswich South Dakota from lemonade. Police strike fears in St Petersburg. Secretary Root reaches Para Brazil. Castro pardons Venezuelan state offenders. British Grocers association notes canned goods hurting trade.
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Secretary of the Navy
Bonaparte Drive
Lenox
Mass
Maratoma
N.Y
Morrisburg
Roosevelt
Hhe Oratoy
Goraun
Tgerlin T
Jackson County
Yekaterinoslav
Russia
Ipswich
S. D
St. Petersburg
Navy Department
Para
Brazil
Root
Castro
Venezuela
Kennedy laxative honey and tar cough syrup
Children like Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs. Marketed as the pleasantest cough syrup with no opiates, it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Local Ads Offer Cooling Goods and Services
Dorman & Co at Car Exchange and Van Buren Street promotes lawn swings and cooling items. J Loin F Burdett, piano tuner, accepts orders at Brown & Dollmeyer’s or by phone 590.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorman & Co., Car Exchange
van Buren Sts
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Phone 590
Call for Stephenson County Republican Convention 1906
By order of the Stephenson County Republican Central Committee the voters of Stephenson County Illinois are called to meet at The County Club Freeport on August 9 1906 at 2 p m for nominating Republican candidates for County Judge Clerk Treasurer Sheriff and Superintendents of Schools and to elect a chairman and committee members. Delegates to the convention will be chosen at a primary election August 4 1906 with instructions for delegates to be instructed for the plurality winner. The convention will have 244 delegates apportioned by district with named committeemen and districts. at the primary election delegates to State 18th Congressional district and 12th Senatorial district will also be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Republican County Central Committee
Illinois
County Club
Freeport
Mitteeman
Del
Jefferson
August Boemeler
Loran
D. I. Mitchell
W. Wilhelms
Silver Creek
C. H. Meyer
Ridott
J. FE. Tagegart
Oer
John Scheffner
Rock Run
Charles PF. Reiger
R. D. Kuehner
P. A. Molter
B. Fr. Timms
John R. Waddell
W. J. McCann
J. F. Wair
Harlem
Thomas Rigney
W. I. Brady
Hrin—Joseph Richard
A. Cy
Bbcl
Winslow—lr
W. Gage
Css Ecenevss
Three Good Second Hand Surveys for Sale
Dorman and Co offer three second hand surveys for sale at their cor Exc hange and Van Buren ats. The listing notes available items and asks interested buyers to contact the firm for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorman & Co
Cor, Exchange and van Buren Ats
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Chamberlain
the Daily Journal
R. A. M'Curdy
Richard A. McUrdy
Lyston D. Howe
Streator, NL
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American Bankers Association
John F. Mishler
Agt
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Dakota
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