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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1907

Page

8

Safe Investment in Canadian Lands Promoted by Manitoba Firm

Secretary Wilson doubts universal crop failure and notes farmers move money to Canada to buy land not stocks. WM. Clement of the Manitoba and Western Colonization Co. announces sale of fine wheat lands in Canada. 1906 immigration rose to 216,912 with gains from Britain, Europe, and the United States. Weekly excursions to inspect lands are offered.

Wall Street Wilson Northwestern Atili Canada WM. Clement Freeport Manitoba and Western Colonization Co Dakotas Minnesota British Isles Continental Europe United States

Bank cashier killed in Kinsman shooting by state senator’s brother

Warren June 19 George W Berti cashier of the Kinsman National Bank and a leading local figure was shot through the heart by Alfred Minsman brother of State Senator Thoman Kinsman in the Berill Hardware store. The murderer was captured by em nloves and jailed county jail. Berrill aged about 60 had served as cashier of Whisman National Bank since its organization and owned the Berill Hardware and General Merchandise store.

Kinsman Berril Berrill Whisman National Bank Berrill Hardware and General Merchandise

Donavan Beats Walcott In A Slow Bare Knuckle Bout

In Brazil Indiana on June 19 Mike Donovan won a decision over Too Walcott after two rounds of slow fighting. Referee Tule Kelly officiated. The crowd disapproved as the bout remained tame with no injuries. Sheriff interference with Governor Hang’s orders was feared but authorities allowed the match if kept within bounds.

Brazil Ind Mike Donovan Too Walcott Tiugo Kelly Thuso Kelly Hang Assume

Fairbanks Heads to Canton for McKinley Monument Meeting

Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks travels from Selma Alabama after attending Senator Morgan's funeral to Canton for a meeting of the committee planning the William McKinley monument.

Fairbanks Canton O. Tndianapolis Charles W. Fairbanks Selma Ala Morgan William McKinley

Mining suit seeks three million dollars in Ohio case

Fremont man A V Dau Mann and local resident A N Smith sue W E Matthews and W T Dicking of Bucyrus and others in the common pleas court to recover three million dollars tied to a mining deal in Parrol New Mexico.

Jame A. V W. Daumann Fremont A. N. Smith Common Pleas Court W. EE. Mathews W. T. Dicking Bucyrus Parrol N. M

Chamberlain Arrives in London Amid Health Update

Joseph Chamberlain arrives in London from Birmingham with his wife and Mrs Wadicott. He says his health is improving and he wishes to stay in touch with his son Austin. The family denies rumors of resigning his seat in Parliament.

Chamberlain London Joseph Chamberlain Wadicott Birmingham Austin Pourliament

New York Nitins Catcher Hit by Pitch in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on June 19 Roger Tresna han, catcher for the New York Nitins, was hit by a pitch in the third inning and is believed to be seriously injured. The ball, thrown by Coakley, struck Bresnahan behind the left ear and he collapsed unconscious.

Cincinnati Roger Tresnahan New York Nitinals Coakley Bresnahan

Heat Record Breaks in Boston on June 18

All heat records for June 18 were broken across New England with Boston reporting the top official temperature at 94.2 degrees.

Boston New England

Various 1903 events reported across nations and states

The outline notes Tack Simpkins linked to Steunenberg's assassination in Idaho. Denver hosts a large convention opposing Roosevelt’s forest policy. The U.S. seeks to restore most Boxer Indemnity from China. Bryan praises Oklahoma constitution. Wheeler declines MIT presidency. Police chiefs convene at Jamestown Exposition. Unverified Vietnam rumor about German visit. Texas panhandle drought ends. Cartelyou visits Canton. Metcalf to San Francisco. Siam’s king visits Paris. Nicaraguan forces to quit Honduras coast soon. Roosevelt disclaims involvement in New York labor news.

Tack Simpkins Harry Orchard Steunenberg Iditho Princeburg Denver Roosevelt China William J. Bryan Democrats of Oklahoma Oklahoma City Benjamin de Wheeler California University Massachusetts Institute of Technology International Association of Chief of Police of America Vietnna Wise Edward Panhandle Texas Treasury Cartelyou Canton A. C. Barfour McKinley Home Metcalf Waeslington San Francisco Siam Baden Baden Paris Honduras New York

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsed by Druggist

Wo F Jungkunz a druggist at 5 Stephenson Street endorses DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as unequaled for backache weak kidneys and all urinary troubles according to period advertising.

DeWitts Wo. F. Jungkunz Stephenson St

Labor commissioner in New York probes telegraphers dispute

United States Labor Commissioner Neill spent the day in New York seeking light on the clash between the Commercial Telegraphers' Union and employers. No firm results yet, but he is weighing the merits of the men's demands and the companies' views. A statement to the president at Oyster Day is anticipated. In Washington, Regonalds reports San Diego customs found no fraud in wines and curios from the Charleston, released on duty payment.

New York United States Neill Washington Regonalds Treasury Department San Tego Cal Charleston

Opening day of grand American handicap tournament

Chicago June 10 three hundred forty five marksmen took part in the opening day’s shoot at the Chicago club TL. A. Wade of Dallas and Lee Barkley of Chicago were high for professionals with 99. Amateurs led by W U Weer Concordia Kan W T Stancord Chicago George Valk West Toledo and J A Puck Trhavenat Ohio all tied at 98.

Chicago Dax TL. A. Wade Dalais. Pex Lee Barkley Chicage W. U. Weer Concordia Kan W. TT. Stancord George Valk West Toledo J. A. Puck

Fire destroys Wausau Box and Lumber plant in Wisconsin

A hot box on the main shaft caused a fire that completely destroyed the Wausau Box and Lumber company plant in Wausau. The facility, owned by CL Purner and W B Schofield, will be rebuilt with 3000 in insurance. A peace conference session in June 19 was held in secret to decide publicity for future plenary meetings.

Wausau, Wisdune Wausau Box and Tlamber Company CL. Purner W. B. Schofield Joss Saeed The Tague Poday

Stops Running After 50 Years

Philadelphia mill firm Millbourne Mills, a long established hour company since 1757, files for 7701.600 in bankruptcy.

Philadelphia Millbourne Mills Company East

Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade Quotations

Chicago markets show wheat oats pork lard and cash sales with varied bids. Live stock receipts across hogs cattle and sheep reflect mixed demand and price levels. East Buffalo traders note steady cattle, stronger hogs, slower sheep and lambs, with mixed veal pricing.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Ted Timothy Ylinois Indiana Wisconsin East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St.ogga

Daily Journal Delivery Service Expanded Citywide

The Daily Journal announces delivery for the newspaper is available to every part of the city for a weekly fee. Readers can sign up for home delivery or pick up at select kiosks.

the Daily Journal

Hanlon Builds a New Cincinnati Nationals Lineup

Veteran manager Ned Hanlon of the Cincinnati Nationals reshapes his roster with almost an entire new team. Recruits include Del Mason pitcher, outfielder Billy Thomas, Mike Mitchell, and Johnny Kane. Mason starred for Baltimore last season. Thomas led Youngstown in the Ohio Pennsylvania league batting. Mitchell hit the Pacific Coast League’s heaviest homer totals.

Ned Hanlon Cincinnati Nationals Hanlon Gen del Mason Thomas Mike Mitchell Johnny Kane Mason Baltimore Billy Thomas Youngstown Fie Roy Thomas Phillies Portland

Maintenon Breaks Down Ends Vanderbilt Planned Turf Boom

Vanderbilt will retire Maintenon after a tendon breakdown ending plans for a major European campaign. The horse, bought as a yearling for 23100 francs, had earned significant prize money including 808025 francs, and had been aimed at the Ascot Gold Cup to meet Spearmint. Maintenon and Prestige were two of the era’s leading runners, with a recent win carrying 137 pounds in the Eugene Aram prize over a mile and a quarter.

Vanderbilt Miaintenon Frances Amaintenon Fineland Maintenon Spearmint Prestige Eugene Aram

Summers Challenges Nelson in Ring Bid

Charlie Harvey, veteran announcer now managing Johnny Summers the English featherweight champion, aims to book Summers vs Battling Nelson. He posts 1000 dollars to bind the match and offers a side bet that Summers can beat Nelson. Summers has defeated Tommy Murphy and claims he will weigh in at ringside with his wardrobe if Nolan insists.

Summers Nelson Charlie Harvey Johnny Summers Harvey Nolan England Tommy Murphy New York

Public Fund to Educate Longboat Wins City Support

Tom Loneboat Boston Marathon winner receives a torch lit home welcome in Toronto by about 25 000 people. City Hall awards a gold medal. Y M C A Athletic Club and others also give gifts as the council votes 600 to start a public fund for Loneboat education. World swimming note includes Dailey and Guay M Dailey competing in Pittsburg.

Longboat Tom Loneboat Toronto City Hall Y. M. Co. A. Athletic Club Charles M. Daniels New York Athletic Club East Liberty Baths Pittsburg Guay M. Dailey New York

Frank Schulte Out With Groin Strain for Cubs

Frank Schulte has not played for the Chicago Cubs after straining a groin muscle in a Philadelphia game. He is under physician care and a surgical operation was once feared but not confirmed.

Frank Schulte Chicvago Cubs Philadelphia

Baseballs Used in National League Teams This Season

The New York and Chicago teams of the National League use about sixty dozen baseballs per season for home games. This indicates the scale of equipment needs for major league teams.

Dreaggues New York Ghd Chicaeo

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Says Children Like It

A pleasant remedy for coughs and colds is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. Distributed by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, at $5 on Stephenson Street, the ad notes children favor the product.

Kennedy Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Plays and Players Spotlight New Opera and Stage Moves

Detin Stacey will star in a new musical piece as a cross between grand opera and English language works begins in London. The Prince of Pilsen is set to reach Prospects in Australia and America. George M Cobain stars as Pitole Dooley in a revival. Toutise Gimsing may headline next season in a Edward Paulton comic opera. Tenry BR Harris hires Grace Elliston for Martha Morton's The Movers. Cohan Harris signs Thomas E Shea for next season and plans a Frances Baird Detective play.

Detin Stacey Crosende London Prince of Pilsen Prosce Apd Australia George M. Coban Pitle Dooley Tittle Ohne Jones Toutise Gimsing Edward Paulton Princess Boevar Tenry BR. Harris Grace Elliston Martha Morton Cohan & Harris Thomas E. Shea Channing Pollock Frances Baird Detective

Household Hints For Practical Domestic Care

Newspapers pad ironing boards, disinfect sinks with charcoal in water, natural colored cotton lasts longer in hot weather, flour starch prevents color fade, make a thin starch and avoid soap, rinse and dry in shade, for firm pillows make covers an inch smaller than the pillow for a plump look at corners.

Editorial Flings and Court Tests on Fashion and Flight

The selection mocks how courts weigh sacred concerts by dress lengths and notes a New York man joke during amputation while a sheriff watches autos on rural roads for potential collisions as summer reports on flying machines rise in coverage.

New York Herald New York Chicago Hwr Washington Star

New York City Sugar Use And Phone Reach Compared

The New York Herald notes daily sugar consumption of 987 500 pounds in New York City and its larger number of telephones versus London. It also cites a banker’s figure that the average adult carries $26, and mentions fourteen public clocks with advertising words on faces lacking figures or Roman letters.

New York City London New York Herald

World Beliefs Shape Childcare Myths Across Europe

In Ireland a belt of a woman's hair is placed around a child to ward off harm, while in Holland garlic salt bread and steak are placed in the cradle of a newborn. These superstitions reflect folk practices tied to protection and blessing.

Ireland Holland

Freeport woman praises Doan's Kidney Pills relief

Miss Mabel A. Miller of Freeport credits Doan's Kidney Pills with ending severe kidney pain and blood-spattered passages after years of failed treatments. She recalls a rapid improvement within days and urges others to remember the Doan's name, 46 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, sole agents.

Freeport Bright Mabel A. Miller Mechanic Street Dean Emmett Duan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

A Curious Widow's Gap and Weeds of the Aborigine

A regional note describes widows among Australian natives near the Murray River attending tombs. They shave their heads and cover them with pipe clay kneaded into paste, then cap the head with a clay skull cap held by a net and grease. The cap weighs several pounds and is uncomfortable.

Great Island Murray River

Pigeons Debate in Russia Over Sacred Dove Belief

In Russia a cultural note highlights that pigeons are not eaten by pious Russians due to the dove's sanctity in Scriptures. The mention reflects religious reverence affecting dietary choices among some communities.

Russia

Early English scent ball valued for ambergris treasure

In England around 1500 the scent ball appeared as a prized perfumery object. It used ambergris as its chief ingredient and included nutmeg for fragrance. The piece was mounted in silver and adorned with pearls and precious stones, reflecting its rarity and high esteem.

England

Time Tables East Bound and South Bound Rail Schedules

East bound trains show arrivals and departures for Omaha St Paul Dubuque Fort Dodge and Sioux City routes with times. south bound lists Decatur Madison Dodgeville and freight and passenger notes including daily and Sunday only services. The fragmentary timetable indicates mixed services across multiple lines with varying miles and station codes.

St Paul Lin Dubuque Dodge Sioux City Omaha Bex Ft. Dodge Dubuque Fix Poms Omaha Lin RHO St Paul Lim Decatur Geeeator Madison Dodgeville St. Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Omaha Neast Paar St. Joseph Fort Dodge Kansas City Ally Chicago Brewster Fond Ct LMR Fa St Paul Tee

Train schedules and equipment for QO and NW lines

The notice details West and East bound trains with numbers 200 through 211, their equipment like buffet parlor cars and cafe parlors, and service notes. It lists Sunday-only specifics, connections at Rockford Belvidere and Belvidere to Sycamore DeKalb Madison and other points north south and west. John F Daly, Agent.

N.W Freep't Ces Ly. C’cago Newei Oaks Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madines Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Belot Harvard Madison Sprimg Valley Pacific Coast

Train Schedule Fragments From Rock Island Line

J B Sweatt, agent, lists arrival and departure times for passenger and freight services. Notes include No 86 and No 53 connections, freight carrying passengers, and routes to Milwaukee Chicago Janesville Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and South/North Dakota.

Rock Island Nee Mt. Carroll Rock Taland Daven- Bote Chicago Milweuker Thven Milwaukee Creas Janesville

Maple spot Route-Traing leave Souta reepart

Schedule fragment shows an East Bound Nova Chicago Limited service with 6:33 am departure and a No 4 Chicaca Express. Also mentions a Nova Chicago Special daily except Sunday and other unclear times and routes.

Maple Spot Souta Reepart Nova Chicago Limited Chicaca Expresas Nova Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Surety Company of Bk. Bldg John F. Misbler Agt Pearl City KR. R. Tiffany Atty Authority On Freeport, Ill Florida Cuba South-East Southern Railway Queen & Crescent J.C. Bean, Jr St. Louis S. H. Hardwick D.C J. S&s. McCullough Dearborn St W.H. Taylor Washington, D.C Warren Donovan Walcott Catcher Bresnahan Neil Winslow Chicago Grain Tre Sporting World Hanlon’s’' Younsters Dewitt & Company Ill Kuna Stephenson Streut Puck Dhualf AM. Hoover Cardus Business Directory Illinois BANKS Collmann D. F. Graham J. 8.Collmann L. R. Jungkunz Ass’t D. B. Schulte Wm. Trembor August Bergman W. T. Rawleigh W. N Cronkrite John 8 First National Ial Bank Co. B. Bidireed Wm. C. Wright A. Bidwell J. M. Clark Aas't Caabien Aoe Burrell M. V. B. Elson H. 8. Webster L. Z. Barwell Second National Bank L. Z. Farwel H. S. Webster Reuben Siegfried J. F. Fair J. N. Galloway F. E. Schaeffer E. Mayer Union Loan & Building Association HL Incorporated F. Shaeffer C. J. Wella John J. Trunck EH. Mayer J. F. Kramer W. J. Schwarz A. S. Webster Attorney AT Law W. N. Cronerite Annadiger Building C. Aa. Ruther Carpenter & Contractor Frame Housea Douglas Ave Stephenson S&j New Phong Frisbie Haney Illinois Central R. R John F. Daly Chicago Great Western CO. Ee
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