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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
8
An old ad from Freeport TL promotes Paxtine as a quick and permanent recovery aid. The dealer Jos. Hummert of Drugelst guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer.
Eastbound trains 900 buffet parlor car service 202 coach 204 straight parlor 206 cafe parlor 210 Sundays only buffet parlor. Westbound 21 coach 503 cafe parlor 205 buffet parlor 207 straight parlor Sunday only 211 buffet car. Train No 202 connects at Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison and north and west. Belvidere for Sycamore and DeKalb. Train 204 connects Rockford Beloit Janesville Harvard Madison. Train 206 connects Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Spring Valley and west to the Pacific Coast. John F. Daly, Agent.
The notice lists timetable details for O., M. & St. P. lines: No. 10 departs Rock Island 7 am arriving Milwaukee 3 10 pm with connections to Janesville and Madison. No. 68 runs west to Rock Island and Davenport. No. 86 connects Chicago and Milwaukee. freight and passenger services span Freeport Mt Carroll and Davenport with multiple daily segments and an agent signature J B SwhaArTr.
The notice outlines a passenger route from South Freeport to Chicago and multiple midwestern cities with stop only on signal. It lists departures from Brewster House at 0745 1080 a m 445 am and 8 pm and baggage transfer via through service. Agent J F Lady and J P Elmer Gen. Pass. Agt. Chicago are named.
Pueblo Colorado March 19 Twenty two dead and twenty two injured in the wreck of two Denver and Rio Grande passenger trains. Only seven bodies identified. Two operators blamed and dismissed. One prisoner perishes in the fire as guard WB Baird is chained to his seat. Disobeyed orders and overtime work cited as factors amid investigations.
A massive snow slide near Mount Snelter’s district south of Ouray wrecked Camp Bird mill and boarding facilities, with 200 to 250 miners inside. William Cressey reported killed and B Hickey missing as Silverton and Bear Creek basin sites faced further destruction and food relief efforts.
Sheboygan Wis March 19 The Goodrich stemmer Atlanta burning to the water edge twelve miles south of Sheboygan with sixty crew members and two passengers aboard. The fire began from smoke in the hold and raged for two hours before abandonment. The crew and passengers were rescued by the tug Tessler then transferred to the Georgia which later headed to port. Estimated value of the vessel and cargo around 150000 with the Atlanta a total loss. The cause of the blaze remains a mystery to officials.
Officials say no train was in Ophir Loop when a slide occurred. The damaged text provides few readable details about the incident and involved persons or exact timing.
Joe Cans of Baltimore defeated Mike Sullivan of Boston in ten rounds at Los Angeles. Sullivan was down but not counted out as the referee stopped the bout with Sullivan helpless. Gans used a steady body punch to wear Sullivan down while avoiding clinches in a clean display before 1,500 spectators.
London reports Redmond delivering the most hopeful speech yet from an Irish leader at Manchester St Patrick’s Day event. He voiced belief Ireland had turned the corner and that future English policy would meet Ireland’s reasonable expectations as the government would have time to fulfill the king's pledges.
Yenon March 19. Bnea Dayus of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show arrested here last Friday in connection with the death of a sailor from the British battleship Bulwark. He says the crime was committed by an Italian after a quarrel in a bathroom with several foreigners, including Wild West members.
The funeral of Samuel Way Kauffmann former president of The Young Star Newspaper Company was held in Rock Creek cemetery after Episcopal rites. Bishop Satterlee led the service with Senator Allison serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Sensational allegations against A B Moss foreman of the grand jury indicting Charles J. Moyer William J. Haywood and George A Pettibone collapsed after testimony before District Judge Frank Swarth. The evidence stood entirely against the claims.
Santiago Cuba March 19 Blas Molinet provincial treasurer has been missing with an investigation showing a treasury shortage near $30,000. Molinet is bonded by Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland for $10,000.
President Roosevelt's daughter Ithel was among about twenty five youths confirmed at St. John's Episcopal Church in a ceremony led by Bishop Satterlee. Helen Taft's daughter and a Greely daughter were among the confirmants.
Belshugfors Minland March 19 The Socialists press for a general strike unless pronounces support a single chamber of parliament and universal suffrage.
Grand Duke Constantine of Oldenberg died in Nice on March 19. He was born in 1850.
Greatly reduced rates to North and South Dakota and many points in northern Minnesota via the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railway every Tuesday in March and April. For details on rates routes and train service contact nearest ticket agent or write to F. A. Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago. 3-7-14-2
In a sermon on Christian nations Parkhurst condemns the killing of Moros in the Philippines and the lack of sympathy in Roosevelt's congratulatory cable to General Wood. He questions the so called brilliant feat of arms and laments the heartless tribute to mass death.
Manila reports detail a six month assault against Moro outlaws on Mount Dato. Many women and children were saved after shell fire struck at long range. General Wood ordered aid for survivors, while Moros aided troops and leaders sought surrender but were rejected.
Washington report sums a session clash where Shackleford of Missoni attacked Speaker Cannon over a land lease bill for 5000 arid Colorado acres. The speech charged the Speaker with acting as master, packing committees, and denying constitutional rights, prompting Tawney to object as the incident closed.
In a heated exchange, Littlefield assailed growing appropriations while Crumpacker objected to perceptions of rotten department administration. Littlefield argued he sought reform, not attack, insisting facts prompt necessary action. The House, presiding with Longworth, joked about quorum while awaiting the next session.
In Ann Arbor Michigan easily defeats Indiana in a nine event indoor meet with ten men per team. Final score Michigan 412-3 Indiana 224-8. Michigan won every event except the pole vault.
St Patrick's Day was celebrated with a banquet and Gaelic entertainment by the fellowship club. Observances included notable events in Chicago New York Philadelphia and St Louis with distinctive amusements and oratory throughout.
Several Russian secret agents arrived in Turin with orders to closely observe Russian women studying at the university.
News from Seistan in eastern Persia reports a pest spreading through the area causing public panic. The message notes fear and widespread concern among local residents as authorities monitor the situation.
In Plaquemine Louisiana on March 1 a Black man named William Carr was lynched at Bayou Viaquemine after being accused of stealing. The crime involved alleged billing of goods, and the incident reflects a violent extrajudicial punishment during the era.
An advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup. It claims the remedy moves the bowels and cleans throat and lungs, serving for coughs colds croup whooping cough and related ailments. The syrup is described as tasty and harmless and available at all druggists.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a cathartic to purge bowels. It claims to clear the head loosen phlegm strengthen bronchial tubes and remove coughs colds croup whooping cough and similar ailments. Sold by all druggists.
Low Rates West and Northwest Daily Through April 7 via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. $32.00 to California and $80.9 to North Pacific coast points with many other western reductions. Half fare for children. liberal stopovers. tickets valid on tourists sleepers. Inquiries to F A Miller Chicago. 3 7 44-21
Taylor and Erick advertise available loans on improved Freeport real estate. Amounts start at $500 with current rates and terms.
The She Day Journal charges 10 cents per week for home delivery across the city. It markets broad distribution, promising timely news to readers at affordable weekly rates.
Excursion tickets to Louisville Kentucky offered March 16 to 18 with favorable return limits on account of the American Bowling Congress. Apply to agents of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
Taxpayers are urged to pay taxes soon with a contact point at the rear of the First National Bank. Information appears to come from F. W. Exwis, Eiallector, and Row Saw, directing action before deadlines.
Property owners owing special taxes are informed the deadline is extended to March 80, 196 to avoid the property being turned over as delinquent. F. E. DropMan Griffin serves as the special tax collector.
To Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota east of the Missouri River Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan and Alberta Via the Northwestern Line Tuesdays March 6 18 20 27 and April 8 10 17 24 For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Sigs Line.
Greatly reduced round trip rates offered February 15 to April 7 to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other western points. Half rates for children and half fare for age. Liberal at-one overs allowed on tickets. Tours sleeper tickets valid. For routes and service write F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Milwaukee St Paul.
Northwest West and Southwest excursion tickets on sale via North Western Line. Dates, rates, and sale details available through agent. Western BF.
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