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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1905

Page

8

Excursion Specials to Pacific Coast with The Overland Limited

Very low excursion fares from all stations to Portland Tacoma Seattle and California points July 2 6 and 27 and August 10 to 17 with favorable return limits. Daily two fast trains to the Pacific Coast The Overland Limited electric across the route and The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For rates contact Chicago and North Western agents. A Mystic Workers excursion from Clinton to Elk River on July 27 with a round trip fare of 1.80 departing Freeport 8 12 a m returning Clinton 6 80 p m.

San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacos Seattle Taconus California Pacific Coast Overland Limited California Express Chicago & North-Western R'y Bedwich

Excursion to Kilbourn and Wells of Wisconsin

Special train from Freeport and Rockford to Madison for July 2. Round trip fare 2 dollars 26 cents. Returning from Kilborn July 25, 7 p m. Tickets valid only on the specified trains and date. Inquire of local agent for details.

Kilbourn Wells Wisconsin Freeport Rockford Madison Kilborn Dwtd

Very Low Rates to Denver Via the North Western Line

Ex excursion tickets will be sold August 12 and 1 with favorable return limits on account of various meetings. Agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway offered these low fares to Denver, Colo.

North-Western Chicago & North-Western R’y

Low Fare to Detroit on North-Western Line Special

Advertises very low Detroit fares via the North Western Line for August 13 and 14 with favorable return limits on Kipaa Palace Dramatic Order Knights Khorasson. Applies to agents Chicago and North Western Ry. 7-20d with cash register for sale. New first class cash register for sale at a bargain. Call and see it. BRO & DOLLMEYVER.

Detroit Mich Kipaa Palace Dramatic Order Knights Khorasson Chicago & North-Western Ry BRO & Dollmeyver

Secret Marriage, Governor's Son's Wife Divorced

Edith Ames, daughter of Mrs. B C Ames, sues Captain Omleshby son of the ex governor of Illinois for divorce after a secret marriage. The couple wed secretly after a Woodstock visit. he resumed duties as governor Yates secretary while she stayed with Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson in Chicago. Desertion after three months leads to a public divorce suit.

Chicago Jolm Elizabeth Solnson Lake Avenue Oglesby Capitan Soln Ge Oeleshy Ulinois Edith Ames B.C. Ames Yates Captan Omleshby Woodstock Herotheas Guptanl Ogles Culeshy Elizabeth Jonson

Embezzlement trial opens in Paris linked to bank explosion

Preliminary hearing for W Weimtgren on embezzlement charges related to the Edgar County bank explosion reveals a $7,500 shortage in the Louis account. A system of false entries and drafts tied to Capital National Bank of Indianapolis and J J Isid e & Co is alleged, with revenue ledgers destroyed by dynamite.

Paris W. Weimtgren Edgar County Shoup Robert H. Kile Eishter John A. Levings Kile Louis Jiuttgen Capital National Bank of Indianapolis Capital National New York J. J. Iside & Co Anauikiien Antgen

Brit Wins Narrow Decision in Lightweight Title Fight

San Francisco reports that Brit remains the lightweight champion after a close points decision over Kid Sullivan. Tritt displayed superior strategy and footwork, keeping Sullivan flustered with precise defense and sharp countering throughout the bout.

San Pranetaca Tualy Pinan Tritt Wes Sullivann Tadtt West Lahe Sullivan Can Tong Washington

Panama Canal Labor Bids Sought for Isthmus Work

Washington July 2a The Panama Canal Commission seeks seven bids to supply 2000 laborers from China Japan and Thai authorities for ditch construction. Bidders must state daily wage and total cost to the government for these workers on the Isthmus.

Washington Iret Lave Panama Womon Pepperman Nome Olive Panamanal Commission

New Orleans Quarantined Over Yellow Fever Fears

Reports from New Orleans and the Louisiana board of health confirm two suspected yellow fever cases. The Mobile board of health advised quarantine measures, while Texas health authorities prohibit entry to New Orleans residents and goods. Also notes traffic and railway restrictions in Wisconsin and Texas, and sensational reports from Monterey and Lombardy.

New Orleans

Turbulent events headline in scattered late report

A series of disparate notes recount a violent shooting in Missouri over a fence dispute, a clerk sentenced in Prague, a Russian peace envoy en route to Washington, and obituaries including Captain A. Clay Evans. The detritus of a newspaper page mixes local and international items with few clear connections.

Curious State of Gales Prisoner and Road Work

A confusing report covers a prisoner at Lashoe Penitentiary awaiting a capital case decision and a sister’s protest amid delayed execution. Additional items note a new road project in Oshkosh Wisconsin and a Baltimore railroad pier strike by rockmen, impacting lines and freight.

National Conference of Charities and Corrections elected president

Edward Z Devine of New York City was elected president of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections at the last session of the annual convention in Portland Oregon. The report notes the Mercantile Trust Company is in fine street condition and acceptable to the state department. Senator Burkett received a Loeb letter about a planned special session of Congress on November 11. In Lexington a pledge to abstain from liquor led to a heavy fine for Joseph Neal as the penalty.

Woodford Scott Payette William Leager Watnaipolis Mab Jott Ales Namoata Sinibus Detroit Stephen Olivera Praga Isabayh Warsaw Chartden Portland Ore Edward Z. Devine New York City Jashee National Conference of Charities and Corrections New York State Judson Mercantile Trust Company Congress Lincoln Neb EB. J. Burkett Loeb Lexington Mudge Bullock Joseph Neal

Weather forecast for Michigan and Wisconsin regions

Partly cloudy conditions with fresh northerly winds across Mindy Tadiana area. Lower Michigan expected mainly light to fresh northerly winds. Wisconsin region shows fresh northerly winds, becoming variable by evening. Tow Patty reports continued cloudy conditions with variable winds.

Wenther Mimndy Tadiana Lower Michigan Mairy Wisconsin

Market quotes and cattle and hogs results from Chicago Board of Trade

Quotations on wheat corn oats and hog cattle and sheep from the Chicago Board of Trade. Estimates of receipts and prices for cattle veal calves hogs and sheep listed with market conditions and ranges. Highlights include live stock firm for best yearlings and lambs with typical spreads and lighter activity in others.

Chicago Grala Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Knming & Stevens Buartale N.Y Vaess Uareker

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