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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1906

Page

5

Roosevelt notes on foreign and citizen San Francisco relief

President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress explaining the government will not accept foreign contributions to San Francisco relief but accepted gifts to the citizens relief committee. He notes worldwide sympathy and urges a resolution expressing national gratitude to the friends who helped.

Washington Congress Roosevelt San Francisco Citizens’ Relief Committee of San Francisco No

Strike Likely as United Mine Workers Convenes in Scranton

In Scranton on May 3 the United Mine Workers convention under President Mitchell met to decide on a possible strike to press demands on anthracite operators. Committees were appointed and a recess taken until this afternoon. Delegates indicated a strike in the anthracite region seems inevitable.

Scranton Penn United Mine Worker's Convention Mitchell

South American War Cloud

Tensions rise as Colombia and Venezuela drift toward conflict after Venezuela refuses to receive Dr. Herrera, minister plenipotentiary, who traveled to Caracas to finalize a treaty for settlement of disputes.

Washington Colombia Venezuela Gomez Herrera Caracas

Bomb Explodes in Vincennes Forest Killing Russian

A bomb explosion in the Vincennes forest today killed a Russian man named Strie and seriously wounded his companion Boussnoff. The duo were traversing the woods while carrying bombs intended for concealment and later use.

Paris Vincennes Strie Boussnoff

Stock Market Shows Weak Tone In Early May Trade

New York May 3 The stock market remained nervous with little buying demand. The first hour saw a sharp break across issues but prompt support checked the decline. The overall tone stayed feverish as trading continued.

New York

Fire in Presidio hospital laundry destroys rear facility

In San Francisco on May 8 a blaze swept the laundry at the rear of the main general hospital at the Presidio. The fire was checked before reaching the main building which houses about a thousand patients.

San Francisco Presidio

Investigation Ordered Into Mercury Treatment of Lou Dillon

New York May 8 report that the National Trotting Association board of review ordered a rigid inquiry into the alleged administration of mercury to the harness horse Lou Dillon. Charges against Br. Smathers are issued without prejudice.

New York Spesial Lou Dillon Board of Review National Trotting Association Smathers

Paris Strike Nears End

Paris reports the general strike showing ongoing disruption with the city center normal and troops occupying strategic positions as de tachments maintain control.

Paris

Walsh Held by Federal Grand Jury in Bonds

Chicago May 8 John R Walsh former president of the defunct Chicago National Bank was today held to the federal grand jury in bonds of 50000 dollars.

Chicago John R. Walsh Chicago National Bank Federal Grand Jury

Russian Cabinet Resigns Amid Imperial Return

May 3 report from St. Petersburg says the entire Russian cabinet has submitted resignations to the emperor. The move signals a major political shift as the imperial government contemplates its next steps.

St. Petersburg

Chicago Weather Forecast May 8

May 8 forecast from Chicago shows generally fair conditions with local thunderstorms tonight and warmer temperatures. Sunrise was at 4 52 and sunset at 7 02.

Chicago

Hollister Tea Claim Raises Health Promise

Advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure-all, claiming it makes the puniest, weakest person strong and healthy. Signed by Joseph Emmert.

Hollister Joseph Emmert

Carpet Cleaning Service Ad by A M Hoover

Local classified ad promoting carpet cleaning services by A M Hoover. Includes contact phone number 308 and indicates service availability.

A. M. Hoover

The Dany Journal Delivers City Week to My Pet

A quirky note describes The Dany Journal being delivered to a city's pet for the week. It frames the event as a playful local item and hints at community newspaper humor without specifying names or places.

Dany Journal

District Federation Meets in Freeport May Ninth and Tenth

Freeport Woman's Club prepares to host the thirteenth district federation of Woman's clubs May 9 and 10. More than 100 visitors are expected with 60 to 70 delegates from Stephenson Jo Daviess Lee Ogle Carroll and White counties. Sessions occur at the Masonic Temple with a reception and musicale, papers on pottery and Russia, officer elections, and a potential 1907 meeting invitation.

Freeport Jo Daviess Lee Ogle Carroll and Whiteside District Federation Dixon Towslee America G. J. Brown F. H Katharine Porter State Federation of Woman’s Clubs Thirteenth District Federation Gleason Savanna Emma Brookner Charles M. Piper Lena S. 8S Howard George McMann Rochelle P. Q. Stiver Harriett Damert G. I. Brown Reginald Martin J. H. Towsles Wiliam Gleason Federation Edna Baker Oyler P. O. Stiver Roll Call Piper Leia McKenney J. C. Fesler Russia Oscar Taylor Freeport Woman's Club Masonic Temple Mabel Ryan Clara Dorman A. P. Woodruff Amy Snyder F. A. Ballou Eva Hettinger Edna. Baker Oyler J. H. Thompson Oyler Rockey

Local notes and bids from town happenings

D B McNeal an Illinois Central carpenter fell yesterday afternoon and bruised his left side. Wa H Shons submitted the lowest culvert bid on Tutty Street at 6.25 per running foot. Rev Elijah P Brown led a Bible class at the Y M C A with about one hundred in attendance. Miss Elsie Taylor resigns from C C Shoemaker's office to return to Streator.

D. B. McNeal Illinois Central Wa. H. Shons Elsie Taylor C. C. Shoemaker's Streator

Bengston Jewelry Store Grand Opening Continues

The Bengston jewelry store near Star corner extends its opening for two more days, drawing hundreds of visitors. A diamond display valued at 10,000 sits on exhibit, including a standout 248-diamond canary bird design worth 1,200.

Star Corner

Dependent Boys Declared by County Judge

Judge Clarity in the county court declared Roy Mattern and George Heston dependent this morning. Heston will be sent to Glenwood training school and Mattern, age seven, was given into parental custody with the understanding he will be sent to Glenwood if another offense is committed.

Roy Mattern George Heston Clarity Heston Glenwood Mattern

Market Closing Quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and Livestock

Chicago May 3 closing board of trade quotes show July wheat 79 cents, July corn 4534, July oats 304, July pork 15.40, July lard 8.42, July ribs 8.50. Cattle 9 000 traded steady to 10 lower with beef 1.00 6.10, cows 1.75 85.15, stockers 2.75 4.85, hogs 16,000 strong with mixed butchers 6.20 36.52, heavy 6.41 38.52, light 6.20 6.45, bulk sales 1 124 46 4715, sheep 15,000 steady 3.90 5.78.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

For Sale Residence at 336 Galena Street In Modern Condition

For sale a residence at 336 Galena Street with modern conveniences including furnace bath room city water sewer and gas and a barn. Fine location eight blocks from the court house with eighteen rooms suitable for boarding and roomers. Inquire at residence.

Galena St Court House

Hudson River Shad at Lichtenberger’s Market Chicago Street

Hudson River shad will be available at Lichtenberger’s meat market 403 Chicago Street. This will be the only run this season according to local listings.

Hudson River Lichtenberger's Chicago St

Eppresses repaire and recovered 8 by reali and ree snbdth

The readable text fragment mentions an 8 count and references reali and ree snbdth with unclear context. No coherent event or entities clearly emerge to form a factual summary.

Reali Ree

Farm Mortgage Loans Emphasize Safety Over High Interest

Co. D. Knowlton warns investors that securing loans on the best land and to desirable borrowers yields lower rates but safer outcomes. High rate loans risk foreclosure with crop failure or downturns. small losses from bad loans can exceed interest gained. The banker promotes his farm mortgage loans as carefully chosen, self-funded investments.

Once Prominent Despondency: Dewitt Underwood's Tragic Death

Dewitt K. Underwood once a leading Grand Rapids real estate man took his own life after years of hardship following a divorce. Two children survive Earl in Oregon and Mrs. A. D. Wiggins in St. Louis. His brother-in-law A C Nelson arranged the identification and burial in Brighton after paying inquest and funeral costs.

Dewitt Underwood Northwestern A.C. Nelson Brighton Mich Peck Grand Rapids Nelson Norton House Penbisman

County Clerk Announces June 4 Judicial Election Nominee

County Clerk Held mails notices to township supervisors about the June 4 judicial election. Judge J. H. Cartwright is the Republican nominee and Democrats will not nominate a candidate against him.

J. H. Cartwright

Buccklen Arnica Salve Heals Twenty Three Year Sore

Mrs Lucha Wilke of Carolines Wis found more happiness in Buccklen Arnica Salve than a mountain of gold as it fully cured a running leg sore after 23 years. Described as greatest antiseptic healer of piles wounds and sores, available at drug stores for 25 cents.

Lucha Wilke Carolines Wis Buccklen

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