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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
5
Local coal supplier in Freeport touts good hard coal quality and satisfactory delivery as driving rapid business growth. They invite inspections of stock and urge orders with a liberal summer discount and delivery tailored to customer needs.
Fragmented OCR item lists several addresses and office mentions including a branch office at 15 Mechanic sty Kree port and a plane with unclear details. No clear event or people identified.
The excerpt markets various insect powders and chemicals as a weaponized pest control kit. It lists products like Pure Persian Insect Powder, Paris Green for potato bugs, Quassia for green lice, and Disulphide of Carbon for ants, claiming effectiveness against bed bugs, rats, and roaches.
Mentor Ohio June 22 Assistant General Superintendent Moon reports the Twentieth Century Limited wreck was caused by a tampered switch opened with malicious intent. Twenty one dead seven unidentified and several injured including Aaron Gorham Norwalk and Rudolph Richardson Brooklyn.
Ralph L. Ray, an American from Lancaster Wisconsin, arrived in Maparip to tutor King Alfonso in English and American ideas. Ray, recommended by a Spanish nobleman and one consul in the United States, was in Chicago when offered the private tutor position.
Denver news notes the creation of a new society named the Sons of the Grand Army of the Republic to perpetuate the veteran’s memory. It reports one hundred names on the charter roll and plans to extend nationwide. Membership requires direct descent from a Civil War combatant.
The twenty-ninth festival of the North American Gymnastic Union began today in Indianapolis. The parade was a gorgeous spectacle as officials and participants gathered to kick off the event.
Wait tonight and probably Friday. Warmer Friday and in the extreme north tonight cooler in the south east tonight. Mrs. Edgar A. Miller hosted a party at her Fifth Avenue home last evening. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as liquid electricity delivering blood and vigor. 35 cents. Joseph Emmett.
Chicago murderer Joseph Jocko Briggs, slated for death for Hans Peterson’s murder, won a writ of error and supersedeas from the Supreme Court this morning. A new trial is ordered while Governor Deneen grants a reprieve to Hoch until July 28.
New York District Attorney Jerome has entered an investigation into the Equitable Life Insurance Society trouble. He telegraphed State Superintendent endricks requesting official copies of his report for immediate forwarding.
Braytle Boro Virginia June 22 Special The habeas corpus petition of Mrs Mary M Rogers under sentence to death for the murder of her husband was denied by Federal Judge Wheeler today.
Mrs Rogers' attorneys plan to file an appeal to the United States court this afternoon. Pending the decision the woman will not be hanged.
Philadelphia June 22. The supreme court issued a permanent injunction restraining the merging of the cities of Pittsburgh and Allegheny City. The ruling locks in their separate status and quashes merger plans. The decision affects regional governance and local autonomy in western Pennsylvania.
Williams College today awarded President Theodore Roosevelt the unusual degree of doctor of letters in a ceremony. The event highlighted Roosevelt’s enduring influence in public service and American letters.
Closing board of trade quotations for July wheat corn oats pork ribs lard and Chicago range. Curcoago prices show wheat at 0 905 corn 434 oats and pork ribs lard with various cents. Union stock yards report cattle 4500 hogs 26000 and sheep 13000 with price ranges for good to prime stockers mixed butchers heavy and light, plus steady sheep prices.
Charles Lonergan, a Polo native, earned a Civil Engineer degree from the University of Illinois. His Urbana subway design under Illinois Central tracks drew high praise from university and city authorities. He plans to move to the Far West, leaving Polo soon for the coast.
A traveling salesman lost 150 in cash and jewelry after a Chicago man grabbed his goods during a continuous Monday thirst convention. The companion remains in Chicago. police have no lead on their movements.
The Ministerial Association and their wives were delightfully entertained last evening by Dy and Mrs B Arnold. A very enjoyable time was reported with dainty refreshments served.
At about 8 30 this morning in Jackson street a concrete culvert arch nearly collapsed. Foreman Adam Epley and eight workers were at the site when city inspector John Bherle warned them. The arch caved in moments later trapping Henry Franks who escaped serious injury after about fifteen minutes. Franks suffered a broken right leg and facial contusions, but he is expected to recover. The incident is blamed on premature removal of the supporting framework before the arch cured, with no fatalities reported.
Lena High School holds its second annual field day on Friday and Saturday with a long program of events including athletic contests and a band concert. The Saturday schedule adds events to the big afternoon celebration, culminating in an open air concert and a grand fireworks display marking the new electric plant installation.
A cordial reception greeted the class of 1405 as they presented the play Mr. Bob at Germania ball last night. The performance showed greater finish and confidence with a larger audience, followed by dancing to the high school orchestra until midnight.
During a Northwest trip I secured quality farm mortgage loans and offer to sell only loans I have my own money invested in. If you have idle funds I can show what I have and discuss investment. Farm mortgage loans are my specialty and with years of connections I can secure more to replace what I dispose of, for reasonable remuneration.
Millions rush in mad chase after health chasing fads from extreme to extreme. If they would eat good food and keep bowels regular with Dr King s New Life Pills their troubles would pass away. Prompt relief and quick cure for liver and stomach trouble 265 cents at Joseph Emmert s drug store guaranteed.
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