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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
5
This snippet promotes an insect powder gun with ready ammunition for pest control. It lists Pure Persian Insect Powder White Hellebore Slug Shot for roses currants Quassia for green flies Paris Green for potato bugs Disulphide of Carbon for hill ants Stearns Electric Paste for rats and roaches Moth Balls for winter garments and a bed bug cure.
The International Sunday School association begins its eleventh triennial convention with the theme Winning a Generation. More than 2,000 delegates from 67 states provinces and territories in North America plus Mexico Cuba and Central America attend. Sessions run daily through next Tuesday with addresses by Justice Maclaren Dr Alan Hudson and Bishop John H Vincent among others.
Paris June 23 Special From New York to Paris by rail is a stupendous undertaking. Lioey de Lobel arrives to present signatures of American capitalists approving a plan to build a railroad tunnel under Behring Strait. A company may be formed next November with 250 million capital to develop the work.
A bloody battle erupted today between soldiers and a crowd in Lonz. Numerous fatalities reported. In WaAnKsAW a man carrying a bomb was arrested in front of the Malewki police station. Disturbances feared following the recent Toda workmen shooting.
An attempt to rob the North Coast Limited on the Northern Pacific near Tacoma failed when trainmen thwarted the bandits early today. The would-be robbers escaped without injury or capture.
June 23 report from Wasiuinuvon states that illness of Russian Foreign Minister Lamendorf has caused a slight setback in negotiations between Russia and Japan, delaying the peace plans and affecting diplomatic talks.
Boston dated account states telegrams from W B Abbott Boston manager of Wheeling Corrugating Co indicate he was not a passenger in the Menter wreck. Lins Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as liquid electricity promises vigor and renewed health. Manufactures' gala of women's white shirt waists at Rogers' Saturday.
Multiple day accidents reported as a Freeport bound No. 8 train was delayed about forty five minutes after a nine year old girl Ander son was struck and killed between Seventh and Eighth streets in East Rockford. Engineer R M Griffith and Conductor Birkmeyer testified at the coroner's inquest. A brakeman Andre died earlier on the Illinois Central after a car tipped at a gravel pit between Baileyville and Forreston. A machinist R N Woods suffered toe injuries at the Illinois Central shops when an air drum fell. Car-repairer A F Bodenstein pinched his finger at the I A B R shops.
Two coal laden freighters the City of Rome and the Linden sank early today in the St Clair river opposite Tashnioe Park. Two cooks Ardy and Wise of the Linden drowned while other crew members were saved.
The court of general sessions will suspend its regular summer vacation this year so it can remain available if District Attorney Jerome initiates prosecutions related to the Quitable Society affairs.
Lilian Moore died and twenty people were injured when two trolley cars collided at Fishkill Landing New York early today. Povankrersin, N Y, June 23 special report notes the incident occurred in the municipal area as responders rushed to the scene seeking to treat the injured and clear the wreckage.
Roswell New Mexico June 23 special says a land fraud prosecution parallel to Oregon and Montana cases has begun with the arrest of Benjamin Hallmadge of Chicago Tallmadge with the Tallmadge Southwestern Land Co on charges of subornation and perjury. He is released on five thousand dollar bond.
Peter Kiolbassa former city treasurer is dead in Chicago on June 23. The death was reported as a special dispatch noting Kiolbassa’s former role and the city’s acknowledgment of his passing.
Closing board of trade quotes show July wheat at 91 1/2 cents, July corn 52 37, oats 22 1/2, pork 12.60, ribs 7.27, lard 87.30. cattle 20,000 steady with good to prime 1.25, stockers 2.60 to 4.60, hogs 16,000 up 6, mixed butchers 5.42 to 5.20, sheep 3.60. Chicago prices by Keefe & Co. Also note divorce petition filed in circuit court by Mrs. Mattie A. Palmer, local health fad advice from Dr King’s New Life Pills, and a shirt waist sale at Rogers.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with showers in the south and central areas. Warmer in the north and central regions tonight and on Saturday.
The Freeport Railway Light Power company reports rapid growth with three new installations at the Freeport shoe factory and the Journal and Bulletin this week. The firm, led by general manager A J Goddard and sales manager A H Sikes, is expanding contracts for factories and private homes as it shifts from steam to compact electricity.
The Freeport acquaintances of Martin P. Sweet announce his appointment as agent for the United States Express company at Madison Wisconsin. He began duties Thursday after six years at Freeport and four months as special agent, largely in Chicago. His courtesy and diligence earned high regard and led to the promotion.
A man arrived at the police station reporting he lost 340 dollars and learned his money had been hidden under a mattress at the Colvin residence. Detective Silk assisted in the search and the funds were recovered during the inquiry.
Miss Marie Brehin, a noted and convincing temperance speaker with national reputation, will give an address at the English Lutheran church Sunday morning and speak at the First M. E. in the evening. Members of all young people’s societies are warmly invited to attend the evening service.
A new line of ladies belts has arrived at Win Walton Nephews, expanding the shop’s accessories selection and offering updated styles for the season.
In a satirical sermon in Hillsboro News, C. W. Buss critiques overinflated commencement pomp. He mocks baccalaureate lore, laments graduates' boastful self image, and notes many struggle to find fit after earning degrees, urging practical aims over grand laurels. The piece blends humor with criticism of postgrad expectations and early career hardship.
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