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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
5
An insect powder gun advertisement touts deadly mixtures for pests, listing Pure Persian Insect Powder White Hellebore Slug Shot Paris Green and other chemicals to control roses potato bugs ants bed bugs rats and roaches Moth Balls guard winter garments Bed bug cure claimed to never fail.
A Nebraska report from June 16 notes Frank Barker killed his brother and sister in law and chose to act as his own executioner, operating the trap via an electrical setup while strapped at the hips. The piece also lists three hangings in Birmingham Alabama and a county execution in Illinois, all dated June 16.
Representative Walmsley’s fish and game bill takes effect and limits hat plumes to domestic birds with a few wild birds allowed. Forbidden feathers and bird bodies seized in St Louis Kansas City and St Joseph. Violations incur a $26 fine per offense.
The United States grand jury found true bills of indictment charging conspiracy against five individuals connected with the Storey Cotton company and Provident Investment Bureau, which had been closed by government officials.
Rome reports the pope received in private audience Most Rev. John J. Keane archbishop of Dubuque Iowa today, continuing cordial exchanges between the Vatican and American church leaders.
Showers and thunder storms tonight and Saturday with cooler Saturday. Pain may be rheumatism neuralgia lumbago or pleurisy. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 36 cents Ten or Tablets. A pretty book is in order. Brown DeLaMeyvEn Mrs. Hale Steam bath and massage chiropody 111 Stephenson St New phone 979.
Coroner juries in Freeport 1905 concluded Meda Pyles died from injuries after being found in the Pecatonica river near Freeport Light & Power Co dam with alleged arrest-warrant issues tied to the father’s finances. Another verdict found Julia Young drowned in the Pecatonica river near the east branch, with testimony noting delays and witness accounts.
Witnesses describe a missing wife and a second drowning near the dam, with a body recovered by a fisherman in seven feet of water near the north bank. Testimony tracks Mrs Young and Media Pyle through Sunday into Monday, noting dog involvement, strawberry picking, and streetcar risks. Relations and neighbors corroborate sightings while authorities pursue leads.
During a Northwest trip I secured farm mortgage loans and offer them for sale only with my own money invested. If you have idle funds I will show available loans, whether you invest or not. Specializing in farm mortgage loans, I can secure more through years of business connections, though it may require time and cost for reasonable remuneration.
Winslow residents endured a fire scare as a cigar sparked a gasoline barrel explosion behind Geo Brown's restaurant. Dr Paul Burrell and George Marion were burned, Mannon helped move the barrel and suffered burns himself. Local doctors aided the injured until Dr Brown arrived, with others noting the men survived thanks to quick action.
The Japanese imperial government accepts the president's suggestion and will appoint plenipotentiaries to meet Russian counterparts to negotiate and conclude terms of peace directly between the two belligerent powers. The reply stresses serious consideration of the note and aims to reestablish peace with Russia on terms ensuring stability.
The W. R. C. will host a board party tomorrow night at Q. A. Rg. Ladies of the first ME church plan home baked goods for sale at George Parks' store tomorrow, with the north side group taking charge. Miss Chrisler's kindergarten closed today for summer, following a fine program enjoyed by attendees.
A partial OCR snippet references a ware shed and improvements near specific streets including Rue Cyrroll Street and Gale Avenue, with unclear local place names and origins. Fuzzy terms suggest a historical notice or street atlas fragment.
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