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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
1
Lots for sale advertised on High Street between Empire and Ghas advertised by Edward Gilbert from 46 Stephenson Street. Listing emphasizes prime location and urgency to act now. Entities include High Street and Stephenson Street with names Edward Gilbert and Dward Gilbert.
A Brooklyn man recalls juvenile theatricals where his children acted in a little drama about courtships and weddings. He finds his youngest, Marie, insisting she is the baby waiting to be in the play. The tale comes from Harver's Weekly.
Advertises Kodol for dyspepsia relief and stomach rest. Claims it digests what you eat, relieves indigestion, dyspepsia, flatulence, sour stomach, and heart palpitations. Promises a healthier stomach and less worry, with druggists selling the product.
Red ripe fresh picked cherries offered for sale with delivery in Freeport. Limited supply and quick orders. Contact numbers 814 or 299 or 279 old. Includes seller name J W Miller and date 6-2idlw.
The Freeport Water Company announces semi annual water rents due by June 30 at the company office. Bills paid on or before that date receive a 10 percent discount if paid in advance. Office hours extend June 26 to 30 evenings to accommodate payments. Call to obtain discount.
In New York on June 26, Harry Thaw shot and killed architect Stanford White during a Florodora performance at Madison Square Garden roof garden. Thaw, seated with Mrs Thaw, fled but was captured. charged with murder. White’s death follows years of alleged complications with Thaw over Mrs White.
A man named Thaw fired three shots from his pocket pistol during a Florodora stage performance. White died instantly from two mortal wounds after Thaw walked behind him and fired. Fireman Frank Braden disarmed Thaw and arrested him as Evelyn Nesbit pledged support to her husband.
A man described as 83 year old J. Smith, a student from 38 Lafayette Three, Washington, D. C., calmly faces police questions after firing shots. He mutters that the act was unlinked to a woman and remarks the man deserved it. He smokes in the station while answers are taken.
Evelyn Nesbit, once a flower girl in the Tereador company, wed Thaw at Pittsburg with Rev. William T. Melwan officiating. Thaw, about 86, met Nesbit in Paris, and his mother Mrs. Thaw attended despite earlier opposition. Nesbit is the daughter of C. J. Hiolman of Oakland.
Toynette Wisconsin June 26. Discrepancies spanning years and totaling at least $50,000 are alleged to have surfaced after the arrest of Fred C. Price, formerly a teller at the Bank of Poynette, on embezzlement charges. Most of the gaps were settled by Price and his relatives.
German editors visiting London were shown Windsor Castle. They laid a wreath on Queen Victoria's tomb, toured the orangery, and sent a telegram to King Edward thanking him for the invitation to visit the castle.
June 26 report that thirty ice drivers and handlers at the Schuller Tea company are on strike after the firm refused to pay union wages. Other companies will stand by the Schulers and a general strike is anticipated.
Commander Booth Tucker and Miss Minnie Reid wed at the Salvation Army citadel in South Lottenham with General Booth officiating. Attendants were only relatives and army high officers.
Chicago baseball scores list games in multiple leagues with results including Brooklyn 2 Boston 0 at Boston, Cincinnati 4 Cincinnati 2 at Cincinnati, Philadelphia 8 New York 2 at New York, St Louis 6 Chicago 4 at Chicago. American: Philadelphia 1 Boston 0 at Philadelphia, New York 28 Washington 0 at Washington, Detroit 3 Cleveland 1 at Detroit, St Louis 6 Chicago 4 at St Louis. Association: Toledo 5 Louisville 2 at Toledo, Indianapolis 4 Indianapolis 0 at Indianapolis, visiting teams failed to arrive. Western: Omaha 4 Denver 1 at Omaha, Sioux City 11 Lincoln 4 at Sioux City, Des Moines 11 Pueblo 5 at Des Moines.
A brief item notes umbrellas repaired and recovered following an incident, with emphasis on handling and return of items to owners. No further details or names provided in the readable text.
Farmers in Stephen son county face a serious shortage of help delaying crops. Proposals urge returning students and graduates from Freeport High School and town institutions to contract for a month or six weeks of farm labor with good wages and first class board. Farmers say wages are higher here than in southern districts and that more help is needed to harvest crops and plow corn.
In St Louis circuit court Judge Ryan ruled for a buyer who argued he need not pay for goods bought from a supposed nine member trust. Nice Cahill Swift Furniture sought 240.88 from Joseph H Walsh who installed items in a flat. Walsh claimed the trust defense. court sided with Walsh. In Madrid a prince narrowly escaped death when a car overturned injuring the Marquis de Mesadenda but not the prince. London reports orders to suspend US canned meat issued by the war office pending inquiry by Lt Col Hobbs. Washington announces M C Latta of Oklahoma named assistant secretary to President Roosevelt succeeding Benjamin Barnes the postmaster at Washington.
Toronto, June 26. About 812 members of the National Editorial Association of the United States were accorded no civic reception at City Hall.
Quotations from Chicago Board of Trade show grain and livestock bids for Wheat Corn and Oats with July and Sept futures, cash by sample for wheat and corn, and live stock prices from Buffalo NY and East Buffalo NY including cattle hogs sheep and calves with receipts and typical bid ranges for each category. The report lists multiple entities including July and Sept futures, No. 2 red and hard wheats, No. 2 white corn, and price bands for steers cows heifers bulls lambs and ewes.
A concise list of historical events and notable births and deaths from 1745 to 1905. Highlights include Cape Breton captured by England in 1745, early U.S. achievements and treaties, deaths of figures like David Rittenhouse and Simon Cameron, and major 19th century events such as the corn law repeal and the Warsaw siege.
Opens Monday July 2 with bookkeeping business practice shorthand typewriting and more. Fore noon sessions only with tuition at the lowest rate yet and free use of textbooks. Public school pupils needing back work or advance work receive instruction by experienced city teachers. Full details Blast Building Galena Street call 6-2307.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a bar named Gouab and a wash area in a northern region, with unclear context. Readable words hint at a local venue and possible night time activity, but details are insufficient to confirm event, date, or participants.
For sale a residence at 335 N Galena Ave with modern conveniences steam heat bathrooms city water sewer gas and barn. House and part or whole lot available in first class condition a grand opportunity if taken at once inquire GEO J DEHN 4ledtf 44 Stephenson St
A fragmented notice from Roan town outlines a conflict ending with an unspecified agreement. Names, dates, and exact terms are unreadable in the OCR, but local officials are positioning the result as a peace move. Further details await clearer text.
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