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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
1
At Jolo near Manila on March 6 to 8 American forces clashed with hostile Moros. Eighteen enlisted men died and fifty-two were wounded. naval troops suffered thirty-two casualties. Moros lost six hundred. Mont Dajo, at 2900 feet, was captured after a fierce fight. Moro defenders were killed, and the stronghold’s defense collapsed.
Des Moines March 9 Special. The Hughes anti pass measure prohibiting railroads street railways telegraph and telephone companies from issuing passes to state and national officials with the exception of railroad commissioners and newspapers passed the senate by unanimous vote today.
In Salt Lake City on March 9 the Denver pair Kuppinger and Ellwert shattered all records in the two man team event, totaling 1,251 pins to win the high score.
March 9 Albany special report notes a remarkable gathering of life insurance men in the capital as lawmakers consider bills amending state insurance laws. Prominent figures from the industry attended, signaling the magnitude of the discussion and potential impacts on policy and regulation.
Generally fair and slightly colder tonight in Illinois with sunrise at 6 28 and sunset at 6 pm. The report notes clear conditions and cooler temperatures for the Chicago area today.
Cravenette and l op coats featured in BH. & W. display for spring prices range from six to twenty dollars. The ad highlights new outerwear options for the season with emphasis on practical rainproof garments.
Mr and Mrs James Hughes express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the sympathy shown after the death of their son.
Miss Emeline Hutmacher and Fred Death wed last evening near Eleroy in a simple ceremony read by Rev. Thrall. A birthday party for Mr. Hess marked seventy three with a rhymed presentation chair from his children. The couple will reside on the Deuth farm and begin housekeeping. Germania Party drew a large crowd with Harris Orchestra and euchre prizes awarded to local residents. Freeport Lodge Court of Honor held a well attended card party with multiple prize winners.
The funeral for Daniel Lausch will be held tomorrow at 1 30 PM from the family residence in Cedarville and at 2 PM from the Lutheran church. Rev H M Bannen of Rockford will officiate with pallbearers Harry Rubendall John C Lied Edward Lied Mr Bobb William Clingman Turner Clingman. Army post of Freeport will attend and conveyances leave the courthouse at noon.
The Vaidill State Senate candidate will address Freeport residents at the Grand Opera House tonight with supporters and enticements to attend. A special Illinois Central Railroad train will shuttle Orangeville and Winslow passengers to and from the event, with connections via the C M and St to Davis after the meeting.
A fragment reports a Wednesday clash in San Domingo between government troops and revolutionists at a café. Gunfire and a cablegram note indicate forces fought with casualties as revolutionists reportedly fled into bushes.
A special report from Trenton notes that a death sentence was imposed on Mrs. Al killing: dopeph Sonti of, death im nette Tolla. The brief text is garbled, but records indicate a capital case with a controversial outcome and ongoing legal proceedings.
Fears of a renewal of the Jewish massacres at Haster appear to have real foundation after a deputation urged Premier Witte to act. The report discusses heightened danger and government responsiveness as investigators weigh the threat.
Local items note Chadwick schools closed for smallpox risk. Freeport Camp and Modern Woodmen held a regular meeting. First M E church ladies plan home baking at Delhauer's on Saturday. Burling to lead Embury conference at 7 30 pm. Sun and the Republic merge into Sun Republic. Dixon forms artificial ice company capital 50000 daily output 35 tons. Williams Beckmire show off a new comb case with comic display outside Stephenson street store.
Mrs. William A. Tracy sues her husband for family support after abandonment. The case before Justice Goddard was continued this afternoon due to busy state’s attorney’s office and paperwork.
Closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 7 633 to 7 635, May corn 4 23 to 4 25, May oats 2 91 дроб, May pork 81b 7, May lard 7.75 to 7.77, May ribs 5 20. Union stock yards cattle 2,000 strong to 10 higher beeves 3.00 to 3.35, cows and heifers 1.60 to 5.00, stockers feeders 2.65 to 4.70, horses 21,000 up 5 to 10, mixed butchers 6.05 to 6.62, good heavy 6.40 to 6.80, rough heavy 6.05 to 6.20, light 6.00 to 6.30, sheep 7,000 strong 3.80 to 6.10.
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures a felon by covering it with the salve. Advertises it as quickest for burns boils sores scalds wounds piles eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore eyes. Sold for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with guarantee.
Karl L. Bach, La Crosse barber and elocutionist, elopes with Hilda M. Fitch of Madison and marries in Freeport after obtaining a license. La Crosse papers report his sudden, unexplained absence from La Crosse, prompting police involvement and concern for his whereabouts.
The case of Peter Herman of Ridott township versus John Karcher regarding a line fence between properties came before Justice Gieb this afternoon. Attorney W N Cronkrite appeared for the plaintiff, while the State's Attorney represented the defendant.
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