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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1906

Page

7

Central R R East Bound Timetables Finals

Rail schedule details show east bound timetable items for Central Railroad. Brief entries indicate final connections and arrivals at key stations, outlining sequence and transfer points.

East and West Bound Passenger Trains Details

The notice lists East bound schedules from Freeport to Chicago with times from 8:05 am to 12:40 pm and West bound trains from Chicago to Freeport with various departures and connections. It notes buffet parlor and cafe car services on specific trains and lists connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Janesville Harvard Madison and Belvidere for multiple routes. John F Daly, Agent.

Freeport Chicago Weat Bound Freepor MF GOD Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Harvard Spring Valley John F. Daly

Trains Carry Passengers West and East via No 64 and No 86

Rock Island departure at 7 am on No 86 to Milwaukee with connections to Janesville and Madison. No 64 runs to Rock Island Davenport with freight and passenger services to Freeport Mt Carroll and Chicago Milwaukee connections. Agent notices list names J B Sweatt and Lacy with schedules and rates. Forreston arrival noted.

Passengel Rock Island Freeport Mt. Carroll Davenport Chicago Milwaukee Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids North South Dakota J. B. Sweatt

Cash register for sale in new ad reads odd wording

An unusual classified note offers a cash register for sale described with unclear terms. The fragment mentions an item and a seller name but lacks readable details or complete contact information.

Oatsch Pargelis Gall Dollmeyer

Cuticura Remedies Treated My Severe Foot Injury

In 1899 a severe foot injury left a large wound from toe to heel and beyond. After four years of agony and failed treatments, I used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for seven months, then healed completely. Now eight months off the remedy, I work again. John M. Lloyd Alliance Ohio 1905.

John M. Lloyd Arch Ave Alliance Ohio Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Boston

Peace treaty signed at sea off Guatemala coast

A peace treaty among Guatemala Salvador and Honduras was signed yesterday on board the U S cruiser Marblehead off the Guatemalan coast. Mexican and U S mediation aided the agreement with Roosevelt awaiting official confirmation and a formal statement expected later.

Guatemala San Jose Salvador Honduras United States Marblehead Guatemalan Mexico Oyster Bay Roosevelt

Trouble for President Diaz in Mexico City threat

El Paso dispatch reports tensions as Governor Itafael Ysu Wei of Sonora travels to Mexico City to confer with President Diaz amid warnings of a September 16 uprising. Circulators urge foreigners to leave Mexico fearing strikes or revolt, while protests claim foreign control of key industries, mining, and finance.

el Paso Tex Itafael Ysu- Wei Sonora Mex Mexico Diaz Sonome Cananea Laredo Oonterey Salilo San Luis Potosi Republic

They Are After Fields Now Case in New York

Complaints served in two suits against Andrew C. Fields former supervisor of supplies allege he diverted funds from the Mutual di stance company treasury over ten years. Charged with fraudulent bids and vouchers totaling 1,746,000 dollars.

Fields New York Mutual Fave Diistance Company Andrew C. Vields

Employers of Labor Organize in Germany and Austria

Berlin July 21 The Deutsche Arbeitgeber Zeitung says negotiations are in progress between employers organizations in Germany and Austria with the aim of forming an international union to protect employers interests against organized labor.

Employers of Labor Berlin Deutsche Arbeitgeber Zeitung Germany Austria

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Home Use

It is wise to keep a box of salve at home for sunburn cuts bruises piles and boils. Theadvertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as the standard for years with imitators. Buyers are urged to ensure the genuine product and that it is sold by all druggists.

de Witt DeWitt

Oil prices at Burrell Bros Cash Grocers

The Journal reports 8 cent per gallon best oil deal at Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers located at 119 Stephenson Street Read the want column for details and limitations.

Burrell Bros Stephenson St Dis The Journal

Gourdain's Latest Plans Create Fresh Prison Return Feat

Louis A Gourdain of Chicago, convicted of mail fraud, arrives in New York after a fruitless conference with Justice White. He vows one more appeal to the Supreme Court for his four and a half year sentence and says if rejected he will go Joliet, add an annex to the penitentiary, and install himself there with a new warden deputy and six guards to ensure he serves the term before winter.

New York Louis A. Gourdain Chicago Justice White Supreme Court of the United States Narraganseit Wer Gourdain Joliet

Rockefeller Trading Warrant Aimed at Extradition

Sheriff Jones holds a warrant for John J Rockefeller on a misdemeanor charge tied to the Standard Oil case. The plan is to serve upon landing in New York and seek extradition papers from Governor Higgins if needed, though the charge limits action.

Jones John J. Rockefeller David Rockefeller Valentine and Trust New York Clarris Higgins

Frelinghuysen testifies on lobbying by Mutual Benefit Life

Frederick R. Frelinghuysen, president of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance, told the New Jersey state insurance investigation committee that in ten years the company spent about 108 for influencing legislation. He said costs were split among ten states as counsel fees and committee expenses and that the firm never contributed to campaigns. He favored laws criminalizing campaign contributions or official participation in a company’s financial dealings.

Newark N. J State Insurance Investigate Rederick R. Frelinghuysen Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Lis

Panama canal bonds bids opened in Washington

Treasury officials began opening and classifying bids for the 330,000,400 Panama canal bonds issue. Early results show an average price around 103.94 to 103.06, based on Fisk & Robinson of New York bids divided into six five million dollar bids.

Washington Treasury Department Fisk & Robinson New York

Brigadier General Rice Dies at 64 in Wakefield

Brigadier General Rice retired officer dies at home in Wakefield after brief illness from heart disease. He was 64. He served in the Civil and Spanish wars and received a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery at Gettysburg. survived by his widow.

Rice Moston Wakefield Clettysburg

Violinist Held on Bail Over Forged Note Scam

Philadelphia July 21 a well known violinist Liviwis von Grebner was arrested on a charge related to an alleged forged note. He faced a grand jury inquiry and was held on $1,500 bail pending court proceedings for possession alleged to total about 340,000.

Philadelphia Liviwis von Grebner Awaviis

Global and Local Briefs From Wartime Era Outlets

The German Asiatic Lloyd depot in Singapore burned with three deaths. Japan plans to acquire six railways for $125,000,000. A Paris Official Journal decree nominates Major Alfred Dreyfus to the Legion of Honor. A Yokohama fire razed 1,000 homes. Colombia marked independence anniversary as political prisoners were freed. So-correo New Mexico reports about 42000 in earthquake damage. Dick Wyland beat Johnny Mowatt in Denver in six rounds of a 20 round match. President Roosevelt named an honorary member of Mount Vernon GAR. Mexican naturalist Manuel Murguía died at Mexico City aged 63. Ancient Order of Hibernians backs Matthew Cummings for president. August Rosenberg, ex-Seattle resident, detained in Arizona on anarchist charges, released.

Germa Asiatle Company Oll Singapore Dee Offeral Paris Alfred Dreyfus Legion of Eonor Tokio Yokohama Colombia Socorreo N. M Dick Wyland San Francisco Onnny Mowatt Chicago Denver Hoosevelt Associates’ Society of Mainsworth Post No. 170 Mount Vernon N.Y Manuel Murbinag Alexico City Mexico National The Ancient Order of Hibernians Matthew Cummings Boston August Rosenberg Seattle Wash Arizona Prussia

Kodal for Dyspepsia and Sweet Breath Remedy

A vintage advertisement touts Kodal for Dyspepsia as the cure for stomach disorders that affect breath and heart palpitations. It claims Kodal digests food, improves digestion, and leaves breath sweet, urging readers to take after meals and buy from all druggists.

Crop reports are good

New York July 21 R G Dun weekly review says reports for trade industry and transport are encouraging yet there is no market response for securities. Agricultural news shows progress with winter wheat harvests promising larger yields, corn and oats surpassing expectations, and growing farm confidence fueling large orders for fall and winter delivery of staples.

New York R. G. Dun & Co United States Canada

Elevator tragedy claims McCreery employee Ella Karmette

Ella Karmette an 18 year old dressmaking staffer at McCreery and Co. in Wittburg fell from the tenth floor elevator shaft and died instantly. Her legs were crushed by the shaft trunk in the deadly accident.

Wittgburg Ella Karmette of McCreery & Co Boily

Senator McDonnell Sentenced for Federal Violations in Montana

Trelena Montana July 21 State Senator Charles McDonnell of Sweet Grass county was sentenced by Judge Weverton in U S court to twenty four hours in Lewis and Clark county jail and a 250 dollar fine for feral fencing of public lands in Sweet Grass county

Trelena Mont Charles McDonnell Sweet Grass County Weverton United States Lewis and Clark County

Japanese public shocked by Stoessel death sentence

London says telegram from Tokyo reports General Stoessel sentenced to death. Military opinion across Japan, from highest to lowest, believes the verdict wrong and the public sentiment is shocked.

London Tokio Daily Telegraph Stoessel Japan

Bombs Hit Wine Shop Over Government Vodka Sale

In Tiflis on July 21 bombs were thrown into a wine shop whose proprietors insisted on selling government vodka fueling a clash over state control of liquor.

Tiflis

Grain and livestock prices on Chicago Board of Trade

The Chicago Board of Trade quotes July wheat at 8.77 and September at 8.0 for nearby futures, with mixed highs and lows across corn oats and soy, while cattle hogs and sheep markets show varied receipts and price ranges. East Buffalo and Chicago area reports note steady to strong prices for cattle and hogs, with calves at 7.00 to 7.25, and chicken and poultry values listed.

East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Pacific Coast Excursions from Chicago and Omaha Rail

Daily through lines to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and other Pacific Coast points with low rates to Helena Butte Spokane Ogden and Salt Lake City. Personally conducted Pullman tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland with no changes. Double berth from Chicago seven dollars from Omaha six seventy five. Call agents for rates and tickets.

Chicago Union Pacific & North-Western San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Pacific Coast Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City Omaha Chicago & North- Western R’y

Nickel Plate excursion to Chautauqua Lake from Chicago

On July 27 nickel Plate road offers a round trip fare of 14 dollars from Chicago to Chautauqua Lake N Y with return by Aug 28 after ticket deposit No excess fare on any Nickel Plate train Three daily trains feature vestibuled sleeping cars and onboard meals priced 85 cents to 1 00 plus la carte service and a 50 cent mid day luncheon Chicago City Ticket Office 107 Adams St La Salle St station depot on elevated loop

Nickel Plate Road Chautauqua Lake N. Y Chicago Chicago City Ticket Office Adams St. la Salle St

Special Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah and Black Hills

Special excursion rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills via the North Western Line commence June 1 with daily tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer S D and other points good to return until Oct 31. Low round trip rates with favorable return limits will be sold the first and third Tuesdays of each month through Sept 18 inclusive. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for details.

North-Western Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer S. D Chicago & North-Western R’y

86 65 to St Paul or Minneapolis and Return

Rates for travel to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Minneapolis August 18 to 16 are offered via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Vickers sale August 11 to 18 with final return by August 81 1906. Extensions possible on small extension fee. Contact ticket agent or F A Miller for details.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Grand Army of the Republic Minneapolis Vickers F. A. Miller Chicago

Great Western rail sale to Duluth and Superior announced

Tickets from Chicago Great Western go to Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin. Sale dates July 28 August 11 12 and 18 with return limits July 31 and August 31. Tickets valid until September 30 will be on sale August 11 12 and 18 for 16 560 dollars. Contact any Great Western agent or publisher for details.

Duluth Minn Superior Wis Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western

Excursion ticket sale for Chautauqua assembly into Wis

Excursion tickets to the Chautauqua Assembly at Janesville Wisconsin via the North Western Line are offered at reduced rates on July 27 and August 1 with return validity to August 6. Additional sale dates and certificate plan limits apply. Sealed bids for privileges at the Old Settlers meeting Cedarville August 29 are invited from M B Humphrey, executive committee chair, with details available from him in Cedarville Illinois Rural Route No IL. Tradé Independent line contact provided.

Court House Freeport Illinois Freeport Hardware Company F. W. Siecke Chautauqua Assembly Janesville Wis North-Western Chicago & North-Western Ra Y M. B. Humphrey Cedarville M. BR. Humphrey

Summer Tour Excursions via Chicago Great Western Ry

Tickets on sale daily to Sept 16. Final return limit Oct 31. Stopovers and side trips allowed to Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Mexico City. For details contact any Great Western agent or J F Elmer GM Easy Minn. Edwi

Chicago Great Western Ry Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Mexico City Great Western J. FP Elmer G. P

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