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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
14
Springfield May 1 Governor Deneen faces a packed schedule as lawmakers debate key measures. Opposition speakers prepare to be heard while mining legislation and proposed changes to coal operations stir contention. A sensitive bill on shot firers and miner safety prompts a meeting of mine operators as scrutiny of the administration’s handling continues.
A dying woman identified only as a poison victim collapsed in a Chicago drug store cornering Helxtedaeel Tale streets. She refused identification, described mysterious poisoning, and died before doctors could learn her name or circumstances. Separate dispatches note weather crops and state health appointees.
A 19th century style health ad promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous headaches run down nerves and related ailments. It touts long use, claims restoration of nerve force, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. L. F. Murray praising improved health after La Grippe and extensive use of the tonic.
C M S P Rl y announces daily sales from March 1 to May 15, 1905 of second class colonial tickets to Utah Montana Washington California and Oregon at reduced rates. J B Swuary agent. The C M St B Rly sells Beloit Mt W picnic excursion tickets on June 1 for one dollar round trip good for the 1st only. J B Swear agent.
A violent wind storm damaged Catelles and Eloyvator units near the Missouri River, blowing off top sections, destroying belts and wires, and collapsing buildings in St. Joseph. A two story brick structure toppled. Franks was fatally injured.
Paris dispatch reports orders sent to civil and mayoral authorities authorizing the junction within French waters of the Kusshin naval forces under Admiral Rojestvensky and Hoar Wdibil Nebor gatelf. Instructions shift focus to Adjutant Tedompateres to oversee Rofestversky’s movements as French observers note the aid to the Russian squadron amid mounting tensions with Prine.
New York May 10. Certificate of incorporation filed in county clerk's office for a partnership to fund pensions for charity organizations and higher education in the United States Canada and Newfoundland. Signers include Nicholas S. Butler Columbia University Alexander C Primphreys and others. Judge Charles B. Bellinger is reported gravely ill in Oregon. President Castro arrives in Caracas for a welcome during a tour.
A jumble of 19th century notes covers lawsuits, politics, reunions, and industry. Minnie Mal sues Margaret Collins for slander in Lake Forest while a bid for ten thousand dollars circulates. Abtchi’s lieutenant governor years ago spurs town plans. The American Stovk Convention bids in Deccrver as Confederate veterans gather in Mamits Vu. The Boston association and various stockholders discuss board re-elections in Jersey City. A columnist hints at confessions and sensational cross-border plots. Large crowds fill parades and bells ring as theaters stage performances amid political and economic chatter.
A fragmented OCR item mentions prank culture at St Andrew's University students planning to shave a peer and paint him red, followed by a mock trial. It includes scattered medical ads for Foley's Kidney Cure, One Minute Cough Cure, and Kodal Dyspepsia Cure, with testimonials and pharmacy names.
North Western line offers very low excursion dates to San Francisco and Los Angeles from all stations May 1 2 3 11 12 18 with return limits due to Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly in Fresno Two fast trains to California daily The Overland Limited electric lighted The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleepers Rates and tickets via agents Chicago North Western Ry Also CG M and St Paul excursion to Denver June 30 July 4 $25 to Epworth League and Encampment G A R Aug 30 Sept 3 $20 Portland July 6 7 8 for American Medical Association Lewis and Clark expo $56.40 round trip J B Swear agent Milwaukee June at 223 limited to return One fare Tariff for biennial Modern Woodmen of America meeting J B Swear 428 W Tal Avent
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