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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
1
A fragment from a 19th century style diamond dealer letter argues prices will continue to rise, warns against selling old stock, and urges customers to buy now before further advances. It notes the dealer is in Freeport and stresses market instability and potential profits from current stock.
Special says Captain L P Goodale of Buffalo and a member of F C Goodale & Co was found unconscious in Cleveland last night and died shortly after. His skull was fractured and the case remains a mystery.
The report lists closing Board of Trade quotations with May wheat at 7 7/8 to 8 1/8, May corn at 4 3/4, May oats at 3 3/4, May pork prices around 16.30, and May lard near 8.40. Cattle and hogs show mixed results with steady to strong cattle and hogs up to 6 higher, and sheep steady to strong around 8.75. Receipts include 23,000 hogs and 18,000 sheep. study notes show mixed futures and cash activity, with various opening highs and later weak closes.
A neighborhood woman noticed smoke passing her house around 10 o'clock this morning. She alerted the occupants and attempted an entrance. Entry was gained through a window at about one. Odor of coal gas from a stove nearly suffocated rescuers. Mr Kenawais, about 70, Civil War veteran, living alone in a two room shack, was found after the fire with drafts closed. His condition improved later in the day.
Manager Moriarity of the Freeport baseball team signs two new trial players, one a Maquoketa pitcher with strong amateur record, the other an infielder from Illinois. Harry Barber, ex Freeport, to join Montreal club. duck hunting trip noted. Fond du Lac clubs raise salary limit to 1000 to attract better talent.
Mrs. Roosevelt with her children Othel Archie and Quentin departed Washington for Fernandia Wisconsin to board the Mayflower for a ten days cruise. The trip aims to provide Mrs. Roosevelt with rest from public duties.
Indianapolis March 29 miners endore the scale committee action and adjourn to a joint conference with operators at 2 o clock this afternoon after a brief convention session.
Chicago sheriff Thomas H Barrett died after a lengthy illness described as a cancerous throat condition. The death occurred March 29 following a period of declining health and was reported as a special dispatch from Chicago.
Atlanta March 29. Special report says the final organization of the Blue and Gray veterans association and their soul was effected at today’s Civil War veterans organizations sessions.
In Yuluth Minnesota on March 29 police report six foreigners arrested as suspects tied to a murder scene in Minneapolis. Authorities say the detainees are believed to have fled from the Minneapolis residence where the crime occurred.
Partly cloudy with sunrise at 5 47 a m and sunset at 6 23 p m. Ora Komes returns to Delaware Wis after visiting cousin Boyd Nestelrede. Komes runs a buff chicken farm and was in the city on business. Hinburg pastor’s Bible class invites all members to a meeting after tonight’s prayer service.
C A Winter announces entry into the rovery business at 14 Williams Street opposite Third Ward Hose House asking public patronage with the opening planned for Monday.
A banquet in Freeport honored the local Y M C A leaders with Rev C W McCaskill as toastmaster after John W Farwell failed to arrive. Dr O J Brice and I B Brown spoke on youth, local efficiency, and the Y M C A’s role in guiding young men, with praise for the ladies who prepared the meal and the music by the Schulland Male Quartet.
The Republicans of Freeport will meet tonight at the County club to arrange for the township election next Tuesday. All supporters are urged to attend and back the Republican ticket. Active work has been done, but no letup is expected as several candidates are seen as likely winners.
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont, a popular pension attorney, endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as essential after pensions. He says they keep his family in splendid health and highlights quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness at Joseph Emmert s drug store. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A thanks donors for the banquet and asks for pickup of pans and dishes. The sale continues with 15 percent footwear discount. Schmidt Wachglin and Pfeifer.
D KNOWLTON, a banker and dealer in investment securities, argues that farm mortgage appeals to the small investor. He claims the small investor receives the same ample security and the same full information about that security as large capitalists or corporations.
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