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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1906

Page

6

Deneen Criticized Over Extradition In Illinois Case

Springfield May 14 Governor Deneen denies refusing extradition papers for a Standard Oil man and cites Attorney General Stead and State's Attorney Schafer on fugitives. The piece also promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and its endorsements, arguing against alcohol in medicine.

Springfield Deneen Monett Chicago Crittenden T. Collings Standard OS Company of Kentucky Lon. Chas. Schafer W. H. Stead Stead Schafer Monette Atorney Schafer Minois Ohio United States Spear Alabama Indiana New York

Farmer Who Was a Tyrant on Trial in Illinois

Sensational testimony expected at a hearing on cruelty charges against John Denton a wealthy Winnebago township farmer and his second wife. The two daughters Bessie 12 and Mary 16 are said to have endured wake walks in scanty clothing and to have borne most farm work. Neighbor J J Smith testifies the girls cleaned stables plowed calves and husked corn while Denton allegedly threatened with horsewhip.

Rockford John Denton Winnebago Township Denton Bessie Mary J. J. Smith

Traveling Men Close Their Meet in Illinois

The Illinois Traveling Men's Protective Association held its state convention in Decatur May 44. Alford was chosen for next meeting place. Chad Lowell of Chicago was endorsed for national president. State officers elected include Edward Connor of Springfield as president Alber t S. Hisner of Champaign as vice president Harry Meyer of Jacksonville L Zinser of Belleville as secretary and treasurer W. W. Eich of Peoria.

Decatur Traveling Men's Protective Association Illinois Alford Chad Llowell Chicago Edward Connor Springfield Lbert Hisner Champaign Harry Meyer Jacksonville L. Zinser Belleville W. W. Eich Peoria

Fire at Armour plant in East St Louis destroys facility

Fire of unknown origin burns the Armour fertilizing plant in East St Louis killing two workers, Charles Jones 80 from Brooklyn Indiana and Dick White 53 from East St Louis. Forty box cars burn on nearby sidings. Total loss listed at 180000 dollars.

East St. Louis Armour Packing Plant Charles Jones Brooklyn Dick White

Tragic Love Suicides Attempt in Chicago Bank

A. T. Portlock, 28, son of a Knoxville family, shot himself inside a Chicago bank office in view of his beloved. A crowd of depositors witnessed the act. His wound proved fatal.

Chicago A. T. Portlock Knoxville Teun Just Pbank

Murderous Attack on a Lawyer in Spring Valley

May 14 in Spring Valley HL a young man named Puberty assaulted attorney John L. Murphy as he neared his home. Murphy suffered a broken leg and additional injuries in the attack.

Spring Valley John L. Murphy Bureau County Murphy

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Burns and Piles

For a painful burn there is nothing like DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Many imitations dilute the remedy and buyers are urged to ask for the genuine DeWitt's. Also good for gunburns cuts bruises and especially piles. BE. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago on every box. Sold by all druggists.

DeWitt DeWitt’s BE. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago

For Sale Piano in Very Good Condition

High grade piano in first class condition with fine action and rich tone offered at a bargain. Enquire at this office. 4-24dbt

Milan Feasts And Rivalry In Elites Market Banquets

In Chicago News account, Ra Pinel Mackenzie chronicles Milan's long fame for lavish banquets, noting heavy eating as a national trait. The Verziere market and Galeazzo Visconti figures highlight historic excess and hospitality, ending with a lavish banquet in honor of a visiting noble.

Milan Rapinel Mackenzie Goldoni Italy Baretti France Lombardy Cane Della Scala John Galeazzo Visconti Galeazzo Visconti Verziere Sual Visconti Chicago News

Arctic Chief Tables Elab Orate Dinners

An Arctic explorer notes that native chiefs in the far north set elaborate tables with much hospitality. The Louisville Courier Journal quotes the cautious scholar on northern customs and traditional feasting practices.

Arctiec Louisville Courier-Journal

Humphreys Medicine Advertsued List for Ailments

A. A fever and cough relief in Huns Lung Pomeeainnes and B. Bores throat and severe colds. D. D. lung issues like pleuro pneumonia. F. F. Colic Bellyache and diarrhea. G. Prevents Diarrhages. H. Kidney Bladder disorders. Mange eruptions ulcers grange farcy. 60c each or ten specifics, Humphreys Medicine Co New York.

Humphreys’ Nedilug Co Cor. Wiliam and Jobn Sireata New York

FATHER GAPON'S FATE

The body found in a summer villa near Ozerki Finland is believed to be Father Chypon. A mysterious renter from St Petersburg rented the villa April 8 then vanished April 11 with the key. Police found a corpse hanging by a nail in the upper chamber and suspect the body was moved there.

St. Petersburg Chypon Ozerki Finland

Presbyterians' ministers denied union membership in St Louis

In St Louis on May 14 the Central Trades and Labor union rejected Rev. E W McClusky of the Presbyterian Ministers' association for membership by a 48 to 14 vote. McClusky had argued the church supports labor and fraternal religious opportunity, noting the national church action creating a department of church and labor.

St. Louis Central Trades and Labor Union E.W. McClusky Presbyterian Ministers’ Association Tey. McClusky O The Presbyterian Church

Senate Doings in Brief Highlight Court Review Debate May 14

Washington notes the Senate completed attention to the Allison amendments on court review in the rate bill. Eun Wollette sided with Democrats. Tillman accused the president of negotiating with him via ex Senator Chandler to back Democratic court review, then altered support for the Olson plan. Chandler and the president exchanged sworn accusations over Spooner Knox and Foraker remarks.

Senate Washington Allison Eun Wollette Tillman Chandler Olson Spooner Knox Foraker

Speaker Cannon Acts Umpire at Washington Event

Speaker Cannon was guest of honor at the Washington Board of Trade dinner at Riverview and chose to umpire a baseball game. He praised being rid of the senate for a day and delivered a cheerful address to attendees.

Cannon Washington Washington Board of ‘Trade Riverview Senate

Baseball Scores From Saturday and Sunday Games

Chicago May 14 scores list League and American Association results across cities including St Louis Boston New York Cincinnati Chicago and Milwaukee. Highlights show Brooklyn beating Chicago 5 0, St Louis routing Boston 8 1 in twelve innings, and Detroit defeated by Washington 4 0 in eleven innings.

Chicago St. Louis Boston New York Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia Association Minneapolis Louisvile Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Louisville Atansas City Des Motes Sioux City Des Moines Denver Omaha Pueblo Lincoln

Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad

A classic ad noting Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as the original laxative remedy. Promotes availability at all druggists with no imitation when requested by name.

Kennedy

For Sale Local Residence with Modern Conveniences

For sale. My residence at 234 N Galena Ave, at a bargain, with all modern conveniences steam heat bath rooms city water sewer and gas. With barn. Everything in first class condition. Will sell house with water entire lot. Here is a grand opportunity for a bargain if taken at once Ta llact 44 Stephenson St.

N. Galena Ave Stephenson St

Fabian Society launches active campaign led by H. G. Wells

The Fabian Society plans an active effort to promote socialist doctrines after gains at the polls. The movement is headed by novelist H. G. Wells as the leading figure.

Socialist Labor Party Fabian Society H. G. Wells

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