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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
5
Washington reports China urges Roosevelt to broker a lasting peace between Russia and Japan. Beijing fears future conflicts over the same issues, hoping for an alliance to protect its interests. Roosevelt remains reserved but aware that peace talks may affect broader regional stakes.
Petersburg July 29 The Russian press grows warlike as the peace conference nears and the government is urged to resist harsh terms, even if it prolongs the war. The liberal faction views Japanese demands as extreme while fearing the conference’s failure. Baron Komura's spokesman appears to act on his own, possibly signaling bluff to secure milder terms. Official casualty roll for Nitshui Novgorod riots lists fifteen killed and fifty-three wounded.
A south-bound passenger train on the St. Louis, Tron Mountain & Southern wrecked at Diaz Arkansas. Engineer and fireman were killed. Thirteen passengers and two mail clerks injured, one passenger seriously hurt. Wreck caused by a misplaced switch. Fort Smith reports fifty injured in a separate Ozark wreck on the Little Rock & Fort Smith railway.
The July 1905 monthly government statement shows receipts about 40.18 million dollars and expenditures 62.86 million, yielding a monthly deficit of 18.68 million. The prior July deficit was 17.8 million.
All passengers of the steamer Almo from Galveston, transferred to Hoffmann Island, were released today after detention on suspicion of yellow fever. Seventeen people were moved from the Separanca to the detention hospital for observation on arrival from Colon. Four crew members had yellow fever and were removed before departure from Coton.
After stealing Samuel Elgin's horse from his barn, an unknown incendiary drove fifteen miles and set fire to Elgin's creamery in Sterling. The building was a complete wreck with losses estimated at 5,000 dollars.
Chicago forecast for July 29 notes partly cloudy skies with local showers tonight and again Sunday. Also includes a brief anecdote about Harriet Howard of New York claiming Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her skin trouble, highlighting its use for cuts burns and sores, sold for 25 cents at a local drug store.
Reports from Chicago claim Harriman interests seek control of Illinois Central and a possible alliance with Union Pacific, with a Santa Fe tie in. If true, Freeport would see a sharp rise in through freight, likely requiring double tracking between Omaha and Chicago and more crews.
Adjutant General Fridge orders soldiers to enforce quarantine at bayonet point though Governor Vardaman has not mobilized the state militia New Orleans reports 21 new yellow fever cases and 3 deaths bring total to 227 cases and 47 deaths Italians account for 18 new cases with two cases at Wills Wood plantation in Jefferson parish convalescent and isolated with no further infection anticipated
Secretary Wilson of Agriculture dismissed reports he will resign over the cotton leak exposure. He called the story wholly without foundation and said he remains in the cabinet.
Boston July 20 Special. The resignation of Assistant Attorney General William A. Day and the appointment of Milton D. Purdy to succeed him were announced today by Attorney General Moody in the city.
Secretary Taft and his party departed for Kioto on a special train this evening, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd at the station. The farewell reflected strong public support as the senior official began the next leg of his overseas visit.
Mrs Sarah Kratzer a longtime Stephenson County resident died suddenly at her son Henry Kratzers Harlem township home shortly after noon. Heart disease listed as immediate cause. Born 1822 in Lebanon County Pa maiden name Leivig. Survived by five children and numerous grandchildren. funeral Sunday with services at the son's residence and Red Oak.
The board of local improvements adopts a resolution to grade and brick an alley between Stephenson and Galena streets from Adams to Cherry. A four inch Portland cement concrete foundation is planned. City Engineer Graham estimates costs to be paid by special assessment. A public meeting at city hall on Saturday at 2 PM, Aug. 6, will consider the improvement.
A midnight fire at William Atchinson’s home on Float and Iroquois streets was quickly extinguished by the Third Ward Fire Department. Originated in a pile of clothes in a bedroom, likely started by an accidentally dropped match. No damage reported.
Prominent Democrat leader William J. Bryan passed through Freeport en route to Dixon after Madison. he avoided crowds, lectured in Madison, and revealed cautious views on future campaigns while planning a September lecture tour and a Europe voyage with Mrs. Bryan visiting New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany, India, Egypt, and other nations.
The Freeport vineers of the Royal Arcanum travel to Rockford Thursday evening to meet state council officers and discuss the revised rates. Maline council approved the grand council rate revision and passed a resolution urging grand officers to support the increase.
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