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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1905
Page
5
A marketing notice touts Liquid Veneer as an instant restorer for pianos furniture frames interiors and all polished surfaces turning dull to factory shine with a single application. It claims dust and germs are swept away and surfaces refreshed with a momentary dry time. One customer allegedly values a bottle at $100 while a single bottle costs 60 cents and can renew ordinary home furniture and woodwork.
Keefe and Co brokers in Hettinger Building advertise stock and grain dealing. They buy and sell listed securities outright or on margins with fixed control amounts for grain or stock and offer latest market quotations. They note two phones with the number 20 and the line ends abruptly.
Unusual opportunity to buy a modern East front property on Carroll Street with 1424 feet frontage and 210 feet depth. House features hard wood finishes, steam heat, private windmill water supply, cement walks, all in excellent condition. Price below cost, transaction possible immediately.
In New York July 28 special report says Elihu Root secretary of state could gain a presidential foothold via the Union League Club. Observers note his return to the cabinet would bolster his candidacy while the club’s endorsement carries great influence among powerful New York Republicans.
San Diego July 26 Special another death among the injured Bennington crew occurred with victim W V Kennedy. The body will be taken to Alliance Nebraska where the deceased formerly lived. The disaster investigation by Commander Young and Lieutenants Yates and Wade is concluded. the report is being prepared for Washington. No details of the contents are learned.
Chicago July 26 Captain John M Collins is named chief of police to succeed Francis O Neill. Mayor Dunne announced the selection after it was decided yesterday morning and the formal papers were signed in the afternoon.
Stockholm July 26 Special report notes both houses of the Riksdag in secret sessions have approved in principle the report of the special committee appointed to handle the crisis between Norway and Sweden.
J Edward Heaton of Liverpool set out from Dover in attempt to swim the English Channel. Conditions were favorable at start but Heaton fell ill after six hours and failed to complete the swim.
Two additional deaths from yellow fever are unofficially reported, bringing total fatalities to thirty six since July 18. No new cases reported. most deaths occur in the French Market area where sanitation conditions are very poor.
Rear Admiral Rojestvensky has had a successful operation for a forehead wound. A small piece of bone was removed and his condition is reported satisfactory. The procedure took place on July 26.
Local rains tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the north and central regions. Puts light in the eye and tones the cheek, easing tension. natural bloom from nature’s sunlit days. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea promises renewed vitality at 85 cents for tea or tablets.
John Barrett, United States minister to Colombia, visiting Freeport with his mother and brother, praises Freeport and Illinois, discusses his career across Siam, Argentina, Panama, and Colombia, and comments on the Panama Canal project, stressing sanitation as key, interstate diplomacy, and his bond with Chicago.
Richard Gleason a Galena resident died at 40 Oak Place Freeport after an uneasy night seen last in the Jungles and near a brewery. Coroner to hold an inquest this evening and authorities pursue a Springfield bootlegging claim linked to his arrest for bootlegging. He was famed as a steamboat pilot on the river to St Louis and worked briefly for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy at Prairie du Chien. He left two brothers William and Andrew and is said to have attended militia encampments in earlier years.
In New York on July 26 a directors meeting of the Equitable Life Assurance Society accepted resignations of former President Alexander and director Nevada N. Stranahan. Paul Morton was elected president, likely keeping the chair. A special meeting tomorrow will elect additional directors and adopt charter amendments.
In Millbrook New York on July 26 special funeral services were held over the body of former Secretary of War Daniel S Lamont in the presence of family and many prominent public and private figures. The body will be taken to New York for interment.
Gust Carlson of Rockford files a bankruptcy petition through attorney B A Knighe. Liabilities total 1800.15 while assets stand at 1326. The filing indicates a personal insolvency proceeding.
STARKWELE advertises a program to teach music and oratory skills aiming to recruit a number of scholars. Classes run daily from 9 to 12 at 280 Douglas Avenue, with reference to 7-36duw MS and the STARKWELE designation.
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