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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1906

Page

2

Revolution era sparks of upheaval in Viborg gathering

Deputies at Viborg Finland defy czarist control and issue a revolutionary address. An executive committee led by Prince Dolgoroukoff forms to press liberation while the assembly adjourns amid Russian embraces. Polish delegates abstain, citing lack of credentials. The address calls for tax and military service cessation and repudiation of loans.

Vibtory Finland Arama Count Heyden Michael Stakovitech Council of Workmen St. Petersburg St. Peter and St. Paul

To the People from Their Popular Representatives

Parliaments dissolved amid land reform aims and anti corruption pleas. Representatives urge peasants to resist arbitrary taxation and military service while awaiting a new parliament to restore popular representation.

WW Danger of Arrest Authore Qf the Address May See a Fortress Cell

The fragment from St. Petersburg dated July 24 reports a warning of arrest power and a fortress cell imagery. It mentions an author and address as part of a distant observer’s note, with terse context implying political tension and potential confinement.

St. Petersburg

Deputies Meet at Viborg Address Sparks Censorship

A revolutionary address urging the people to stop funding the government and repudiate loans prompts government action. Deputies gathered at Vi borg, Moscow and St Petersburg press offices facing police blocks to printing. Attendees Mouromtse and Petrunkevich arrive. papers barred, elections set for December. Minor regional unrest reported, Odessa anti Jewish strain checked, Kharkov strike growing. big cities remain calm.

Viborg Finland President Mouromtse Ivan Petrunkeviteh Associated Press Ascapo St. Petersburg Associated Tress Council of the Empire Odessa Kharkov Moscow

Premier Bannerman Says The Russian Parliament Is Dead

Campbell Bannerman’s Interparliamentary Union address draws varied headlines with his line The Russian parliament is dead Long live the Russian parliament His remark is described as undiplomatic by some journals and diplomatically adaptable by others Liberal papers hail it as courageous yet cautious while Henry Norman predicts global echo in The Daily Chronicle.

London Campbell Bannerman Interparliamentary Union Russia Henry Norman Daily Chronicle

Rockefeller to land in New York next Saturday

John D. Rockefeller will not be arrested on arrival in New York next Saturday after attorney Troup of Bowling Green Ohio obtained permission from Prosecutor David and Probate Judge Iganker to arrange Rockefeller's appearance in the matter.

Findlay John D. Rockefeller New York Troup Bowling Geen, O Rockefeller David Iganker

Irish Labourers Cottages Bill Passes Third Reading

The House of Commons approved the Irish Labourers Cottages Bill to provide a loan of 22,500,000 dollars for laborers’ cottages in Leeland. Each cottage is estimated at 850 dollars, with 25,000 to 30,000 cottages planned to be erected.

Lnndon House of Commons Leeland

No Outrage in the Isle of Pines Depicted by Dispatch

Washington reports that a dispatch from United States Minister Morgan in Havana states there appears to be no outrage in the Isle of Pines telegraph field. The note confirms calm conditions and no disturbance beyond routine operations.

Isle of Pines Washington State Department United States Morgan Havana

Baseball Scores July 24 From Major Leagues

Baseball scores from Chicago dated July 24 show results across leagues. Pittsburg defeats New York 7 to 1, St Louis beat Boston 4 to 3, Chicago loses to Brooklyn 4 to nil, Philadelphia tops Chicago 6 to 4, Cleveland loses to Boston 8 to 1, New York defeats Detroit 4 to 2, Washington defeats St Louis in 13 innings 8 to 2, plus numerous Association and Western games with Kansas City, Toledo, St Paul, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Lincoln, Pueblo, Omaha, Sioux City and Denver results.

Chicago Pittsburg New York St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Kansas City Io Iedo St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis

Reliable remedy for colic or diarrhea promotion

An old time promotional appeal touts a long trusted remedy for colic and diarrhea. It claims thousands of testimonials and endorsements by dealers and physicians, suggesting life saving value before professional medical help, urging readers to buy now despite costs.

Daily Journal Delivery Ad

The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents a week.

Fiancée Seeks Missing Groom Who Vanished Before Wedding

Nelson low, a well known farmer near Springfield, disappeared from home two days after ordering his wedding suit. Miss Crissie Washbond, his fiancée, said the wedding to Enlow was to have occurred a week ago Thursday. She reported the disappearance to authorities after months of fruitless inquiry.

Springield Nelson Blow Springfield Crissie Washbond Enlow Miss Washbond Miss Washbend Endow Janson

Farewell Note, Wife Vanishes After 20 Years of Marriage

Bloomington, UK, July 24. I C Eberle returns home to find music with the title My Farewell Dont Mean Goodbye. A note from his wife reads I am going away You will never see me again. Peter Lehnen, a letter carrier and close acquaintance, also disappears. The couple had twenty years of marriage. Eberle, an engineer on the Chicago Peoria and St. Louis railroad, left the house unlocked for the wife to find her room ready upon return.

Bloomington I. C. Eberle Eherle Peter Lehnen Eherles Iberies Wherle Chicago Peoria St. Louis

Disastrous wrecks claim many lives in multiple regions

Reports from July 24 recount deadly incidents including a west bound Great Northern wreck near Elk Washington with nine to sixteen deaths and many injuries, a Seaboard Air Line collision near Hamlet Rockingham North Carolina totaling twenty eight whites and twelve negroes killed, a building collapse in South Framingham Massachusetts trapping several workers, and a dynamite explosion in Mount Union Pennsylvania killing four.

Spokane Wash Elk Diamond Lake Norfolk Seaboard Hamlet Rockinghin Byrd Baggage Minster Frank Lewis Tom Til Thanet Om Jones Rockingham J. D. Bowen Raleigh J. ‘Lear Beaa Carter Birmingham J. O. Bundy George Cross N.C South Framingham Mass Patrick Pendergrast Mason Remo Marsehi Charles G. Blight Joseph Drought Janes Walsh Mount Union Jesse O. McChavin Robertsdale Huntingdon County Milton Rohrer Allville Jefferson Ryan Edward Alloway Alexander Miler Fallsville Daniel Black Woodvale James Enyes Charles Clint Porue Arnold Milton Stamsey

Crushed by Falling Slate In Mine Disaster

July 24 Barrisburg WL. William Evans inspector of the O'Gara mine was crushed by falling slate while assisting a midnight fire fight many feet below the surface. The interior of the mine caught fire and Evans descended to supervise the effort. He was with a group of men when a large slate mass struck him, injuries likely fatal.

Barrisburg William Evans O'Gara Evans

Ousting of East St. Louis Police Chief Purdy

At an adjourned city council meeting an ordinance was adopted to remove chief George O. Purdy and appoint Lieutenant Michael Dolye as successor. Longstanding rift between Mayor Cook and the council, split along party lines, underpins the move.

East St. Louis George O. Purdy Ape Michael Dolye Cook Turdy

Nazarene meeting tragedy ends in sudden death

In Kewanee Illinois on July 24 Mrs Strahan aged 52 died in church after shouting Glory glory glory during her closing testimony at an experience meeting of the Church of the Nazarene. She had complained of heart trouble.

Kewanee Church of the Nazarene

New Head for the Home in Stoonington

The appointment of CLE Bassett as superintendent of the Tneis Masonic On pains home in Chicago is made public here in Stoonington July 244.

Stoonington Cle, Bassett Tneis Masonic Chicago

Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Syrup Stirs Cough Relief

The original laxative cough syrup Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar combines relief for coughs with a purging action to clear cold. It contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.

Kennedy

Excursion Rates to Camp Meet in Des Plaines Illinois

Excursion tickets offered via the Chicago and North Western line for a Des Plaines camp meeting are available at reduced fares from July 17 to August 6 inclusive, with return validity only until August 6. Tickets obtainable through railway agents.

Camp Meeting Des Plaines North-Western Chicago & North-Western

Peace Conference Opens at Westminster Palace

London July 24 The fourteenth Inter-Parliamentary Union conference opened in the royal gallery presiding with delegates from European parliaments and several Western Hemisphere bodies. Russian envoy Kovalevsky announced withdrawal due to dissolution of his body as about 500 delegates gathered including US representatives Richard Gartholdt and William J. Bryan on the platform.

London Inter-Parlimentary Union Royal Gallery Palace of Westminster Ford Weardaie Europe Western Hemisphere Shardly Martin Kovalevsky Ant Sunday United States Hein Herded Richard Gartholdt Willian J. Bryan

Harvard Rowing Team to Race Cambridge in England

The Globe reports Harvard crew, which beat Yale at New London last month, sails for England next Friday and will race Cambridge University on Saturday September 1 over the Cambridge-Oxford course. Cambridge defeated Oxford last spring.

Harvard Cambridge Boston The Globe Harvard University Yale New London England Cambridge University Oxford

Soldier commits self at American Lake during maneuvers

Tacoma reports Sergeant Dodds of Company 1 Twenty-second Infantry, stationed in San Francisco, died by his own action at American Lake during army maneuvers. He left a note to his captain saying he was tired of his job.

Tacoma Wash Dodds Twenty-second Infantry San Francisco American Lake Himeself

Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Postmeal Relief

Advertises Kodol to aid digestion after meals and rest the stomach while its reconstructive properties restore function. Claims relief from flatulence sour stomach heart palpitations belching and related symptoms. Sold by all druggists.

Daily Journal delivery note for city at 10c a week

The Daily Journal explains home delivery is available citywide at ten cents per week.

the Daily Journal

State Supreme Court Rules On Tax Back-Claim Against Michigan Central

The state won a major tax case against the Michigan Central Railroad in a Supreme Court ruling. The issue centered on 4 million dollars in back taxes assessed under an 1850 charter covering 1850 to 1893. Salt was involved in Ingham County court as the railroad contended a statute of limitations barred the claim. The lower court overruled the demurrer and the Supreme Court sustained the judge.

Tamsing Med Supreme Court Michigan Central Railroad Tixes Inde Wiest Ingham County Wiest

Crone Carried a Club In Assault Inquiry

Kansas City reports Frank Kern, who with Bertha Bowlin is linked to a fatal drive last Thursday, has regained consciousness but cannot state the alarm. He cannot recall elapsed time and says he saw Albert Crone near the scene carrying a club while Crone is held by police as a suspect.

Kansas City Frank Kern Bertha Bowlin Sey Contes Terrice Kern Albert Crone

Steamer William Clase Founders Near Colchester

News comes from Detroit that the steamer William Clase of Detroit owned by the Detroit Coke and Gas company, recently rebuilt, foundered in Lake Erie during a storm and sank in twenty feet of water off Colchester with no lives lost.

Detroit William Clase Detroit Coke and Gas Company Take Erie Colchester

Market Quotations and Commodity Prices Chicago July 23

Chicago board of trade quotes show Wheat, Corn, Oats futures with opening highs lows and closes. Cash sales list no. 2 red and no. 2 hard wheat across grades, oats and corn by sample. Live stock markets in Chicago and East Buffalo report hogs cattle calves and sheep values and receipts for the day.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade UD Ng York Aitica Corm Howe Oats Young Mway Choice Timothy Choice Dnaie East Buffalo N. Y Punning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N Y

Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Now Available

Childrenlike Kennedy s Laxative Honey and Tar is promoted as the pleasantest cough syrup for kids. Marketed as non opiate and safe for children, it is sold by all druggists.

Excursion Tickets to Chautauqua Assembly at Janesville

Excursion tickets to the Chautauqua Assembly at Janesville Wisconsin on the North Western Line will be sold at reduced rates on two dates July 27 and August 1 with return allowed until August 6 inclusive. Proceeding under certificate plan the Chicago North Western Railway issues further details to agents.

Chautauqua Assembly Janesville Wis North-Western Chicago North-Western R'y

Plans Are Approved For Immediate Campaign Work

On July 24 President Roosevelt endorsed the Republican congressional campaign plan. Key figures including Speaker Cannon and Chairman Sherman outlined a stand-pat platform, with headquarters in New York and ongoing campaign activity. The roster of speakers features Taft, Shaw, Beveridge, and other leading Republicans as the drive gains momentum across states. Cannon will campaign in Illinois and Maine in September to support the slate, with August primary activities and Littlefield’s district scrutiny noted.

Cannon Bke Charman Sherman New York St. James Sherman Taft Shaw Beveridge House of Representatives Massachusetts Iowa Wisconsin Cinnon Uinols Maine Littlefield

Pan American Conference Opens in Rio de Janeiro

At Rio de Janeiro on July 24 the Pan American conference held its first session in the St. Louis pavilion with cheering crowds. Joaquim Nahuco, Brazil's ambassador to the United States, was chosen permanent president as delegates adopted thanks to the United States and Mexico for pacification efforts in Central America and adjourned for the day.

Rio Janeiro St. Louis Sp. Im Joaquim Nahuco Brazil United States Congress Mexico Central America Alexico

Great Strike Declared OFF in New York

A seven month old strike by Tlousesmiths and Structural Iron Workers against American Bridge company and Post and McCord ends after a mass union meeting. The action marks a return to work and closed dispute.

New York Tlousesmiths’ and Structural Iron Workers’ Union American Bridge Company Post & McCord

Army engineers to take half holidays Saturdays this summer

More than eight thousand men in the engineer department of the army will enjoy half holidays on Saturdays for the rest of the summer under an order from the War Department.

Washington Engineer Department of the Army Wan Department

British Sympathy Is Shown Lon don July 24

A British address of sympathy with the Russian people and parliament is being oriented. Already the signatures of many prominent persons have been obtained.

London

Boy of 18 Commits death by own action in Sioux Walls

Roy Ferguson of Cosby Minnesota, aged 18, took poison here and died. No cause is known. The incident occurred on July 24 in Sioux Walls, D.

Sioux Walls Jnly Roy Ferguson Cosby, Minn Ile

Count Polstoi Not Ill in St Petersburg Report

St Petersburg July 24. Authorities deny a report that Count Leo Polstoi is ill. No medical confirmation or official statement supports the claim and no symptoms or sources are provided.

Count Polstoi St. Petersburg Leo ‘Polstoi

G A R Encampment Rate Notice in Minneapolis

Special low round trip rate priced at 6.95 from Freeport to Minneapolis with return August 11 12 and 13 via the North Western Line. Direct route splendid train service fast schedules and special G A R trains advertised for the National G A R encampment. Dates of sale and full particulars available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Freeport Minneapolis Minn Chicago & North-Western R’y

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promised to Help Women

A sales pitch touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for female complaints. It highlights backache irregular periods displacements and nervous symptoms and invites women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance and free advice.

Srcoxp Lydia BE Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia Wi. Pinkham

Newbro’s Herpicide Promises Germ Kill for Hair Health

An advertising snippet argues hats breed germs that cause dandruff and hair loss. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the cure, claiming it kills scalp germs and restores healthy hair. The piece directs purchases through druggists and sending stamps for a sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Joseph Hammert Specta

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