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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
5
The company announces it is in the field for business and has completed an inventory showing stock exceeds seasonal needs. This “Genuine” offer lasts only until April, urging customers to act quickly on reduced items.
Reports from Portland Oregon and surrounding areas indicate a severe March storm sweeping the Pacific Northwest. Railroads are blocked, wire communications interrupted, and fire crops are seriously threatened across the district.
Rochester NY March 12 Special there has been no marked details provided in the surviving text of the report.
The condition of Susan B. Anthony has worsened with death expected at any moment, according to medical staff. The report notes rapid decline and frail health, prompting concern over the renowned suffragist’s prognosis.
In Illinois on March 12 the forecast calls for light snow flurries this evening with temperatures warming. Sunrise was at 6 17 a.m. and sunset at 6 04 p.m.
Thomas Lennox, operated on in Chicago about two weeks ago and treated there since, has arrived home and is today receiving congratulations on his speedy recovery. He will resume his position as meat cutter at Schwarz meat market in about a week.
Advertisement notes limited time prices at Hollister and Barretts jewelry store. Details appear in the ad with particulars and a date stamp likely 8 to 9.
Norman Hackett of the Louis James company spoke to the Freeport Woman's Club on Nathan Lafayette Bachman, a Pacific coast poet, praising his life and works. Hackett traced Bachman's birth in East Tennessee, education, and Fresno death, recalling poems in the Federal Republican and his front‑rank place among American poets.
The Canaries are coming to Freeport with details pending as the date is not yet known.
Hubbard offers Hubbard's Superlative Flour at 1.10 per sack for the rest of the week. Martin Serf endorses the sale noting very best satisfaction with the product.
Weekly stock lists show sheet music priced at six cents per copy and popular selections available at Mic at Allington's Music Store. Local music shop advertisement notes limited availability for the week with prices and offerings.
The Supreme Court ruled on railway charter extensions under Illinois law and addressed anti trust actions. It refused habeas relief for Anna Valentina, and held witnesses in paper trust cases must answer government questions. Originating cases included Minnesota and Wisconsin, with Caleb Powers decision on state to federal removal.
Dalyrmple of Glasgow states Chicago is not ready to undertake municipal ownership of its street railway system. The disclosure, made public today, outlines the long used traction framework and cautions against premature steps toward public ownership.
Albany reports Albert T. Patrick receives a further reprieve until May 18 to allow continuation of the motion for a new trial now pending.
Washington March 12 Special report says a caucus of Republican members of the house will be called for Wednesday evening to discuss the statehood bill.
St. Petersburg reports Father Gapen was arrested on the eve of an inquiry into a scandal alleging his labor organization was government subsidized. The minister of commerce exonerates him, while opponents imply the arrest aimed to deter revolutionists.
Boise march 12 special Moyer Haywood Pettibone and others must stand trial for the charge of murdering former Governor Steunenberg.
Three United States marshals were killed in a pitched battle with the Wickliffe gang of outlaws near Vinita Indian Territory on March 12. The confrontation ended with multiple casualties among federal officers.
New York on March 12 Col. William D. Mann editor of Town Topics was indicted for perjury by the grand jury.
A Chicago Great Western passenger train left South Freeport at 9 17 PM Saturday and derailed at North Hanover thirty nine miles away. Nineteen people were injured, several seriously, as engine baggage and sleeper cars overturned. Conductor Phorpe led the train. cause unknown but possibly a broken rail or rail spread. Aid came from Dubuque with injuries treated there and wreck cleared after hours allowing trains to pass.
John H Rau aged 46 died suddenly at 6 p m while at the supper table with his wife and nephew William Gleason in Stephenson street Freeport He had complained of heart trouble earlier in the day and died before a physician could arrive Rau was active in musical and dramatic circles and with several fraternal organizations He survived by his wife an adopted son and four siblings The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a m from the home and 9 30 a m from St Marys Catholic Church The coroner's inquest found death due to natural causes
Democratic committeemen plan this evening meeting at city hall to distribute tickets for the ball event.
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