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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1905

Page

5

Record Speed Breaks on Pennsylvania Limited Run

The Pennsylvania Special completed an eighteen hour New York to Chicago run, arriving three minutes early. Eastbound service from Chicago to New York also set pace, with the first train reaching Jersey City ahead of schedule. Positive speed reports noted a crestline to Fort Wayne segment reaching 127.5 mph at peak.

New York Chicago Pennsylvania Tine Pittsburg Crestline Fort Wayne Ind Billworld Hlida Ohio Jersey City

Navy opens civil paymaster exam for twenty nine vacancies

Washington June 12 Special The navy department began examination of candidates for twenty nine vacancies in the grade of assistant paymaster the only pay corps grade drawn from civilian life. For the first time political influence was unnecessary as Secretary Morton ordered admission for applicants with letters from reputable business concerns. Exams are at Mare Island Navy Yard California to give Pacific coast applicants a chance to participate.

Washineran Navy Department Morton Navy Yard Mare Island Oalif Pacific Coast

Sham battle begins on Fort Howard demonstration

In Baltimore on June 12 Admiral Dickins' squadron staged a mock assault on Fort Howard. The battleship Texas a swift cruiser and four torpedo boat destroyers appeared to be blown from the water by artillerymen conducting the exercise early this morning.

Baltimore Admiral Dickins Exas Fort Howard

Hummelt Trial Continued in Morse-Dodge Case

In New York on June 12, special report states Abraham Hummelt trial was continued. He faces three indictments two for subornation of perjury and one for conspiracy. The case promises further sensational developments in the Morse-Dodge scandal.

Wew York Abraham Henne Hummel

Zolas Effects Sold At Meudon Auction

Paris reports the sale of Emile Zola's Meudon villa effects, as the house once used for summers and writing were auctioned today. The property has been donated to the city by Mme. Zola to become a convalescent home for NUEBEB.

Paris Meudon Emile Zola Mme. Zola Nuebeb

Weather Outlook for Cureago June 12

Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions in the north. Central areas stay fair tonight with warmer trends toward Tuesday.

Cureago North Towa North Central

Boy breaks wrist in fall Saturday evening

John Lehmann fell Saturday evening and broke a bone in his right wrist. The rest of the notice discusses unrelated health claims and an advertisement, with mentions of Hollister’s Rocky Mountain remedy and delivery service for The Daily Journal.

John Lehmann

Death summons formal Williams wife Cornelia J. Williams

Mrs Cornelia J Robbins Williams wife of Hugh Williams city weighmaster died suddenly at 11 30 pm Saturday at 171 Washington street cause heart failure She was 79 born September 1 1847 Apple River Daviess County married May 8 1886 in Freeport survived by husband two children Ray and Jennie and several siblings Funeral 9 30 am Tuesday from family residence Rev H L Moore First Presbyterian will officiate remains to Apple River for burial Also notes on Beeman deaths and pending funeral arrangements

Cornelia J. Williams Hugh Williams Washington Street William Julius Wagner Williams Jennie Fred W. Southwick Chicago Street Apple River Daviess County Marrriage Cornelia J. Robbins Freeport H. L. Moore First Presbyterian Church Beeman Phineas LE John RR. Thresher Stephenson Street Bright Naples N. Y Marjorie Chandler Newberg Michigan L.S2 Freeport Air

Boy Harold Bardell Drowns Near Josel's Island

Nine year old Harold Bardell, son of Mr and Mrs Bardell, drowned near Josel's Island while playing with friends. The accident occurred around 3 o clock in the vicinity. His father operates a blacksmith shop on South Galena avenue. Details to follow in today's issue.

Harold. Bardelled Harold Bardel

Banker Bigelow Collapses After Nervous Breakdown

Fort Leavenworth June 12 Special Frank G Bigelow once Milwaukee banker is confined to the prison hospital with extreme nervousness and a feared physical collapse. Milwaukee June 2 Henry F Goll former assistant cashier of the First National Bank pleads not guilty to thirteen indictments for misappropriation and aiding Bigelow. bail set at $20,000 and he is released after furnishing bond.

Prig Fort Leavenwourr Frank G. Bigelow Milwaukee Henry F. Goll Firat National Bank Bigelow Goll Ospital Forth

Russian Ambassador Delivers Peace Terms to Roosevelt

Russian Ambassador Cassini called on President Roosevelt this morning to say Russia agrees to the president’s plan and will appoint plenipotentiaries to meet Japan’s. The exact meeting place is under discussion.

Roosevelt Washington Cassini Russia Japan

Closing Market Quotation Headlines Cureaco and Chicago Yard Gatherings

Today's Market Report lists closing board of trade quotes for July wheat corn oats and hogs cattle and sheep at Union stock yards. Cattle 22 000 steady with ranges from 4.00 to 6.35 for poor to prime. Hogs 42 000 steady with mixed butchers 5.25 to 5.42 and heavy 4.60 to 5.15. Sheep 18 000 steady at 3.50 to 5.10.

Cureaco Board of Trade Union

Trustee Baumgartner Attends Western College Board Meeting

Dr M M Baumgartner, trustee and devoted alumnus, travels to Toledo Ohio for Western college annual board meeting. An endowment of 150000 dollars funds college expansion and potential new buildings during commencement. W J Smith learns of his sister Mrs Joseph Waite’s death in Parsons Kansas and travels there for yesterday’s funeral.

M. M. Baumgartner Toledo Towa Western College W. J. Smith Joseph Waite St Parsons Kans Mr. Smith Parsons

Freeport Saengerbund Visits Dubuque Festivals

Fourteen members of the Freeport Saengerbund traveled to Dubuque yesterday to take part in festivities conducted under the auspices of the Dubuque Saengerbund.

Dubuque Freeport Saengerbund Dubuque Saengerbund

Malaria Symptoms and Home Treatment Advice

An advertisement urges early malaria treatment with emphasis on pure blood and stomach health. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach remedy and laxative, claiming it strengthens body organs of assimilation. The notice lists H J Moogh and Wm Fl Jungkunt as sellers in Natit and hints at Prof Baiti's upcoming ad.

Natit Speok Baiti

Farm Mortgage Loans Offered By Investor During Northwest Trip

A traveling investor advertises farm mortgage loans for sale, stating they are funded from his own money. He offers to show available loans to idle funds and notes specialization in farm mortgages with no years of business connections. He warns it may require expense and time but asks reasonable remuneration.

Northwest

Fight Divorce Suit Over Desertion Allegations

John A. Smith sues Jessie M. Smith for divorce alleging desertion after 1902 marriage. Jessie denies desertion, says she left Toledo with $20 to visit parents and returned, claiming Smith promised to provide a home or funds. Child born since 1902 and no support from Smith. cross bill seeks separate maintenance and alimony. Suit against Art Brown burglary dismissed. Pratt case for separate maintenance dismissed at complainant's costs.

John A. Smith Jessie M. Smith R. §. Farrand R. J. Carnahan Poledo Stearns & Zipf Smith Freeport Toledo Petit Jury Alis Art Brown Edith G. Pratt Robert Pratt

Mad Health Chase Sparks Rush for Pills at Drug Store

Society reports show a nationwide surge in fad health cures as shoppers flock to Joseph Emmert's drug store seeking Dr King’s New Life Pills promising prompt relief for stomach troubles. The ad claims rapid aid and regular bowels with guaranteed results.

Dr. King Joseph Emmert Eueranteed

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