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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
6
A Commerce era warning from Holtenr & Bannerer Freeport urges dealers to hold profitably stock and push buyers to purchase diamonds now as prices are expected to rise further. The letter claims broader market stability is unlikely and advises not to dump old stock unless profitable.
Indianapolis March 30 Mitchell in calling the national convention of United Mine Workers said that after reading resolutions by bituminous operators he sent a telegram to President Roosevelt urging a commission to investigate mining conditions. He noted fifty percent of tonnage in the states mentioned will pay for the herence today awaiting an agreement. Eight thousand miners in Greensburg Pa will continue to work with Keystone and Jameson companies paying the advance demand.
In Lens France on March 30 fourteen of twelve hundred miners entombed twenty days ago at Couriers mine were brought out alive and in good health. They had survived on hay and small food portions carried into the shaft.
Chicago forecast warns of showers or snow flurries this evening. Sunset at 6 24 p m and sunrise at 6 46 a m indicate typical early spring conditions for the area.
J. J. Davis of Aurora is transacting business in this city.
An ad for BeVOd2E announces a men’s day event at the Golden Rule shoe store on Saturday March 81 offering a ten percent discount on all men’s shoes. The sale is hosted by BOKEMMIER & LAr located at 116 Galena Street.
Voters in Freeport face a township election next Tuesday with ten precincts casting ballots. Republicans rally after years of Democratic dominance and seek to elect several candidates including Henry Heyman Herman Hawke and Charles Peight to roles such as assistant supervisor town clerk and assessor. Polling places span Cherry Street Dittmar’s livery barn Kraft house Brown’s hotel Emerick’s barber shop Secker’s store Foy’s store and Hotel Metropole with districts defined by local streets.
District Attorney Jerome obtains approval for a special grand jury to probe insurance matters. The panel will be convened around May 1 to hear the case and investigate related concerns.
Joseph P. Tihiney, teller at the National Bank of North America, was arrested and arraigned in police court in New York on a charge of stealing $34,000. The case moves to police court proceedings.
Jefferson Mo March 30 The supreme court today ruled that the lower court acted without authority in appointing a receiver for the People's United States Bank of St. Louis, presided by E G Lewis, nullifying the receivership decision in a notable banking case.
Washington March 20 Special house committee on public buildings agreed to report the public building bill carrying appropriations aggregating 20 million dollars. The committees voted to refrain from removing projects until the report is finalized.
The Standard Oil Company raised the price of all gasoline and naptha by from one half to one and one half cents per gallon, effective today in Cleveland. The move increases fuel costs for motorists and wholesalers.
Washington March 30 Special report shows the House Ways and Means Committee authorizing a favorable report on the free alcohol bill. The action signals advancement of the measure through congressional panels.
Moscow Idaho March 30 special report says the University of Idaho main building was completely destroyed by fire early today.
Members of the YMCA plan outdoor work and organize a cross country running club this evening at 8:00 from the YMCA building. The swinging class started last Saturday will meet again tomorrow night as part of the program.
Al Rieger, cigar store proprietor and Stephenson County resident, was appointed deputy game warden by Governor Deneen. He has not decided if he can serve due to other business obligations, though many friends and the Fish and Game Club support his acceptance.
The funeral of the late Simon P. Shaw was held at 10:30 this morning from his family residence on Lincoln Avenue. Rev. Orlo J. Price of the Baptist church conducted the services. Pallbearers were G. B. Turneaure, H. S. Jourdan, William Smallwood, Frank Brown, H. Keck, and A. W. Ford.
Private funeral for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rotzler will be held tomorrow afternoon. Services are private.
Advertises Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for liver disorders and bad breath. Claims it perfumes breath and cures stomach issues. Priced at 85 cents for tea or tablets by Joseph Emmert.
Absolute Security asserts farm loans exceed loan amounts in value and will rise. Full Information promises land location and improvements shown with perfect title via abstract. It cites insurers, savings banks, and trusts as major investors and notes equality for small investors in farm mortgage security. D Knowlton, banker and dealer, endorses investment securities.
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