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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
2
Satirical dramatic text from St Petersburg dated July 31 outlines radical appeal to soldiers and sailors. It accuses imperial government of dissolving parliament, calls Russia split between oppressors and the people, and urges troops not to fire on civilians while invoking kinship and shared peasant origins.
A revolutionary appeal urges soldiers and sailors to oppose the government, defend parliament, and stand with the people for land and liberty. It condemns the regime as illegal, promises backing by elected representatives, and warns traitors and foreign negotiations threatening national sovereignty.
The public prosecutor moves against lower house signers of the Viborg manifesto for attempting to overthrow the government. Violating article 129 of the criminal code carries hard labor as the maximum penalty. Constitutional Democrats expect bail during trial and fear ongoing prosecutions against their representatives.
The text notes leaders become ineligible for re election as in past cases involving Professor Milukoff M Tressel and others. Socialist and radical members of the Inte house may endure a long cooling period and be prevented from continuing their full fledged revolutionary agitation.
A common soldier stood in the cathedral during service at Odesan and contradicted archbishop statements from the pulpit. He was arrested and imprisoned for the act.
July dispatch from Warsaw says M Burago the leading official of the Sochatchew district and a policeman escorting him were shot dead by revolutionists near the city in retaliation for their roles in suppressing the agrarian strike movement.
In St Petersburg on July 31, reports claimed General Trepoff had been assassinated but authorities confirmed the rumor was baseless, mirroring a similar false report from early last week.
An anarchist threw a bomb in a Odessa shop injuring a clerk and was arrested. Police say the attacker acted alone as investigations continue.
Over the last three days thirty state liquor stores in Warsaw have been looted. The spree disrupts normal sales and prompts police to intensify patrols as investigations proceed. Local authorities urge consumers to report suspicious activity and reinforce security measures at retail outlets.
In London on July 31 John Wenniker Trenton Conservative MP for Canterbury proposes a bank guarantee to offset initial revenue losses from penny postage between Britain and the United States. He asks the government to appoint a committee to study likely losses while Buxton declining to accept private donations.
The international executive board of the United Mine Workers met in Indianapolis to decide whether the 50 cents per capita tax adopted weeks ago will be levied only for routine business and to fund those idle during the suspension of work.
Chicago July 381 John A Cooke former clerk of the Cook County circuit court was found guilty after weeks on trial for stuffing pay rolls. His punishment includes imprisonment in the penitentiary and a fine of two thousand dollars.
Hadstone July 30 a brakeman on a Northern Pacific freight train was killed in a fight with four tramps inside a box car. Carr and another brake man reportedly entered the car to eject the trespassers when the fatal incident occurred.
Reports from New York claim Russell Sage wired a $10 million grant to his wife shortly before death as part of possible will contests. The tale, circulated amid speculation, centers on the timing and implications for the Sage estate.
London July 81 The education bill passes its third reading in the house of commons by a majority of 192.
Baseball scores from July 31 show results in the National and American leagues with games in Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland St Louis Chicago and more. Notable tallies include Brooklyn 4 to 1 over St Louis Chicago 6 to 2 at Boston and Philadelphia 6 to 8 Detroit 8 to 6 Cleveland 6 to 4 and St Louis 5 to 3 Boston 1 to 4 in various venues. Western games include Lincoln 3 to 4 Denver and Omaha 0 to 5 Sioux City plus Des Moines 8 Pueblo 5.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions oil quality terms and names such as Stephenson and Gar, hinting at an industry or local ad item. The readable bits reference oil and a person named Stephenson, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Des Moines July 31 The Republican state central committee, with ten of eleven present, voted 6 to 3 to sustain the chairman in notifying Gov Cummins that many Cummins delegates were contested. Cummins denies jurisdiction while Perkins supporters push to control the convention. 287 delegates in controversy across ten counties. the outcome could determine the temporary organization and the state ticket.
In Boone county and Polk county protests over delegate legitimacy spark a split between two Republican factions the Cummins Progressives and Perkins Stand-Patters as they clash over representation at the state convention with no clear resolution yet and potential dual temporary rolls. Chairman Spence plans to convene delegates tomorrow morning to begin order.
A committee weighs the Perkins contest with a plan to limit entry of delegates. Some may be placed on a temporary roll but not enough to empower the stand-patter faction within the temporary organization. The majority reportedly supports the stand-patter position.
The product titled Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar is described as the original laxative cough syrup that both relieves coughing and purges the system of cold. It contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.
Low rates to Lake Geneva Williams Bay and Fontana via the North Western Line Friday Saturday and Sunday. Favorable to weekend visitors with return ticket valid until Monday after sale date. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
A July 26 letter from Secretary William Loeb to Mrs L A Kinney of Pearin reports President Roosevelt will not run for a third term. The letter cites his 1904 statement as irrevocable and follows a Poorly Herald editorial urging the bid.
Arthur J. Hoept of Milwaukee and Sheriff Gylland of Sawyer county plan a Madison conference with state officials to discuss methods and possible troop requests to capture John Dietz, the Cameron dam homesteader, with Hoept returning to Milwaukee soon unless detentions require Winter stay. Governor Davidson says militia not yet requested and will not act on his own initiative.
In Centralia on July 31 a young married woman Mrs. Oliver George was abducted during a neighbor’s birthday party as about 125 guests celebrated. A man used chloroform, forcing her from an outbuilding, then released her hours later unharmed. She is about 27, husband a Waltonville immigrant arrived July 4. East St. Louis reports later a butcher Michael Schmitt killed Charles Mommertz with a meat cleaver, then continued work before arrest.
John D. Rockefeller and John J. Archbold were seen at West Starta station, arriving separately from Pocantico Hills and New York. They chatted briefly before Rockefeller’s train departed for Cleveland.
London July 31 Irish laborers cottages bill bypassed the Lords committee stage in the early hours after amendments against the government were carried by large majorities in a swift session.
A Russian town Kuzsnetzki with about 250000 inhabitants suffers a massive fire destroying a large portion of the city. The fires burn intensely and authorities report heavy losses and extensive damage across neighborhoods. Firefighting units are continuing to battle the blaze as residents assess the impact.
A blaze wiped out the Brodski grain elevators in Kiev causing losses estimated at 1.5 million dollars. The disaster prompted emergency response as officials assess damage and ongoing recovery efforts unfold. Meanwhile, reports describe a Pan American conference session in Rio de Janeiro honoring Secretary toot and other international notes.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kodol as a remedy for indigestion after meals. It claims the product digests food, rests the stomach, and supports reconstruction to improve overall comfort. It also lists relief from flatulence sour stomach belching and heart palpitation with purchase through druggists.
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery available for one cent per week. The offer highlights low-cost access for readers across all neighborhoods and emphasizes convenient service.
Mounds Illinois reports a third murder by black suspects in two months fueling bitter race feeling and feared lynchings. White men hunt two black men, including William Daniels, suspected killer of Tromer A Harris at a TWHin negro picnic. Harris killed when he resisted a free ride as a fight broke out. Daniels allegedly fired five shots, three hitting Harris. One suspect arrested.
East St Louis observes a dry Sunday with arrests of a saloonkeeper and two individuals for noncompliance. Efforts are under way to form villages around the city to permit saloons within the two mile limit of St Louis, as movements advance.
In Springfield UL on July 31 the two young sons of KE T Powell were playing with a shotgun when it discharged. The younger son aged 7 received most of the lead in his right arm, the hand was amputated. Several pellets struck their sister.
Scorned wife Mrs. Mary Williams informed Sullivan authorities in Indiana, leading to the arrest of Martin Williams in Eyansville on a charge of larceny after alleged desertion by her husband months earlier.
Teoria Illinois July 81 The Illineals Democratic state convention to be called to order in this city August 21 will instruct for Bryan for president this practically has been agreed upon State leaders who at St Louis were opposed to Bryan are falling into line
C K Dryhead a 35 year old Lawrenceville HL businessman drowned while swimming in the Wabash River a few miles below Vincennes Indiana. The body was recovered.
The Shelbyville Chautauqua opened at Forest Park with Dr. W. King of Pittsburg preaching to about 6,000 attendees on July 1.
The Chisago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 30 final return limit Oct 31. For information contact G W Agent J Imer G P A St Paul Minn.
Louis Pastot of East St Louis files a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against Louisville and Nashville Railroad alleging discrimination against hay dealers in East St Louis. He says the railroad charges 2 cents per 100 pounds for hay reconsigned to southeastern points, violating federal law and seeks an investigation and order to end the discrimination.
New York July report says Mrs William Thaw mother of Harry Sk Thaw suffered a nervous breakdown over her advice being ignored in arranging his defense. She visited the prison and appeared to be in better health than since returning from Europe.
J D Mc Kissick a New York broker and son of a Western Pacific railroad engineer has been missing for three days in the Feather River canyon near Oroville California. He had no provisions and no search parties have located him yet.
The dead body of jeweler Joseph Bardenheir, missing since July 23, was found in woods three miles east of Madison. He had arrived from Chicago about six months ago and is believed to have been robbed and murdered.
The royal yacht Giralda carries King Alfonso and Queen Victoria from Santander to Cowes with dignitaries aboard. The voyage marks a royal movement between Spanish port and the English isle.
Chicago market quotations for Wheat Corn and Oats with July September and May contracts and live stock prices. Hogs cattle and sheep trading details with receipts and price ranges at Chicago and East Buffalo markets. Includes election notice for Stevenson county Republican delegates to state and congressional conventions.
Children like Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. The pleasantest and best cough syrup to take, because it contains no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
Notice promotes mail subscription service for The Daily Journal with home delivery nationwide at 10 cents a week and flexible address changes at no extra charge, claiming the home paper is superior to a letter.
Excursion rates are now in effect for the C M B and P R R route serving Burlington Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kansasville gebourne Madison Boreland toughton Walworth and Wauk Sota with good returning up to sixty days, J B Sweatt, Agent.
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