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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
1
Washington March 10 Special The Interstate Commerce Commission has directed that inquiry and investigation proceed at once in compliance with the joint resolution of Congress approved March 7 relating to the relation of common carriers to the transportation of coal and oil.
Special dispatch reports a blaze on a floor above the Jewish synagogue causing smoke to flood the temple. Three hundred worshippers were driven out in panic with clothing torn and several slight injuries.
Washington March 10 Special Secretary Taft said the president has made no decision on who will succeed Associate Justice Brown. No names or candidates were announced and no timelines were given.
A large steamer, unnamed at first, sank today twenty seven miles from Brest after hitting rocks. It is believed to have carried passengers and was later identified as the British steamer Nelson from Port Talbot. The crew was saved.
Rochester dispatch reports Susan B Anthony's condition was not encouraging this morning. The item includes a small ad for Cravenette top coats and spring wear priced 6 to 20 dollars and a note about special prices at Hollister and Barrett's jewelry store with a limited time offer.
A large Freeport audience heard former Governor Richard Yates advocate his United States Senate bid. The crowd filled the Grand Opera House despite late arrival, with many attendees from nearby towns. Globe band of Freeport and Winslow band provided music as organizers reported strong turnout.
The Supreme Court today overruled Republic Oil Company counsel's motion for a re hearing on Judge Fox's order. Officers must answer questions and provide books and papers in the oil hearing. Special reprisal by Anthony likely. Next oil hearing set for March 19 in St. Louis.
Paris reports a gas explosion in the Courigres district coal mine near Pas de Calais. Three chambers burned. eighteen hundred miners descended into the pit this morning and the death toll is unknown. Many workers perished or were injured amid the blaze.
Rumors say the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will build a $35,000 depot in Freeport, with modern fittings and expanded yards. Construction to begin early spring, local contractors favored, and the project aims to outclass nearby stations while reshaping tracks and freight facilities.
Washington dispatch reports from a trusted agent in Manchuria say commerce and trade are returning to normal and Japanese troops will be completely withdrawn within a few days, allowing the country to open up to world markets.
Special cablegram from the President to General Wood at Manila congratulates him and the officers and men of his command on the brilliant feat of arms that upheld the honor of the American flag.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Chicago and Marel Slinois-Iner with unclear context. The readable bits imply a special report or notice, but content is incomplete and lacks actionable details or identifiable entities.
An alarming earthquake struck Bashahr in Punjab India. In two cities eight people were killed and twenty six injured as the tremor caused widespread damage and fear.
A large crowd gathered as former governor Yates spoke after delayed arrival from Belvidere. He outlined four propositions urging men to offer themselves to public service, stressing no right to lifelong office, the duty to serve, and that service comes with responsibility, citing Garfield and Washington era ideals.
Chicago closing board quotes show May wheat 7.74, May corn 42.34, May oats 0.54. May pork 16.67, May lard 7.77, May riba 8.22. Union Stock Yards: cattle 800 unchanged, beefs 3.90 to 6.36, cows and heifers 1.60 to 5.25, stockers 2.75 to 4.75, hogs 12,000, slow steady, mixed butchers 6.00 to 6.85, good heavy 6.25 to 6.86, rough heavy 36.00 to 6.20, light 6.00 to 6.25, sheep 1,600 steady 3.40 to 6.10. Canaries to Freeport reported.
Miss Hazel Shoemaker hosted a piano recital in Stephenson street with her pupils performing duets solos and readings. The program included Where the Billows Roll Robins Lullaby Coming Thro the Rye and Duel Reinlander among others with the teacher and reformer present in the audience.
Albert Snapp, tax collector for Jefferson township, is the first to return his books. His report shows charged amounts of 8,890.80 with 70.40 delinquent, 8,748,650 bal due to various treasurers, and commissions totaling 476.40. Total collected 1,438,819.90.
Line item notes line 24c references neckwear with directions to see E and W display area. Alt wording suggests alternate display setup or placement. No further details provided.
An advertisement for sheet music offered for one week at six cents per copy and popular sheet music licensed at Allington's Music Store, with a note of the store’s hours from 8 to 10 days in week.
Mrs. Frank Stolcap, who became insane on an Illinois Central train and was brought to Monroe by Sheriff AlcCool, died Friday afternoon after shooting herself the day she was taken to Wisconsin city. She died at her brother-in-law’s home. her husband lives in Browntown.
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