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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1906
Page
5
A persuasive service advert promises glasses will ease headaches and improve comfort in reading sewing and daily tasks. It urges readers to act at once if their eyes are not as strong as before and to consider seeking fitting soon.
The Rochester jury recommends suspending Crapsey from church duties until he conforms to the apostles and Nicene creeds as received by the church. A minority report argues Crapsey errs in defining God’s revelation rather than denying core truths.
St. Petersburg May 15 special dispatch reports the draft response to the emperor’s speech includes general amnesty abolition of the death penalty suspension of martial law civil liberty removal of the council of empire fundamental law revision ministerial responsibility interpellation forced land appropriation and trade union rights guarantees.
The senate began debate on the railroad rate bill today taking up Senator Lodge's amendment for increasing the Interstate Commerce Commission to nine members with one from each judicial circuit. Senator Hopkins opposed the amendment arguing it would erase the commission’s national character.
The president transmitted to Congress a letter from Secretary Taft on whether the Isthmian canal commission may buy supplies abroad if cheaper than in America. The president states his full approval of Taft’s affirmative views.
Five foreign miners were killed and twelve burned in a dynamite explosion at Shenandoah City colliery of the Philadelphia Reading Coal & Iron Company. A worker dropped a dynamite box from his shoulder, triggering the blast and igniting mine gas.
James H. Clark a night telegraph operator at Chamblee north of East Atlanta killed Will J. Cheeks a Dunwoody merchant and wounded Purcell W S Purcell and W S Mark. Clark is at large in the woods and believed mentally unbalanced as a posse pursues him.
Philadelphia on May 15 reports the Interstate Commerce Commission resuming its probe into alleged connections between railroads and large coal companies. The session underscores ongoing scrutiny of transportation and energy interests.
May day strike ends with workers in St. Petersburg and nationwide resuming work today. The special report notes the stoppage has concluded and normal labor activity resumes across the country.
Special forecast for Chicago notes a fair night with continued warm conditions. Daylight hours show sunrise at 4 38 a m and sunset at 7 15 p m with pleasant evening temperatures.
Surprised by a late evening event Mrs J Rehbock welcomed a large crowd of guests. The gathering featured lively conversation and warm hospitality creating an affectionate party mood.
A sneaking thief took Sam Markel’s coat from his wagon this noon while it stood near the Palace livery stable. Evidence suggests the act occurred during daytime bustle with no immediate witnesses. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Staver & Co presents Dorothy Dodd shoes and Oxfords for exquisite fit and swell style. The store also notes Foster's line of widths and sizes from 6 to 10, with details on available selections.
The 0. M. and St. Paul offers round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 dollars and 40 cents from July 10 to 35 with return by August 30. The sale is for the Elks annual meeting and is handled by agent J B Sweat.
The boosting committee for the Modern Woodmen picnic plans activity in Beloit and Janesville to drum up interest. Members report strong engagement with Woodmen in both cities, with balloon promotions and union meetings. Beloit and Janesville lodges will lead Forester teams and bands, while Freeport houses the headquarters for June 7. Three balloons from Wagner Bros. will carry orders for goods.
Police received a telegram to arrest Thanash Kerilake des of Sioux City Iowa who was to be on Illinois Central Train No 2 due 6 52. He is held at the station awaiting his brother who alleges funds stolen. A Chicago bank check for 124 dollars is found on him. he says it is his earnings from confectionery work. The brother's arrival is awaited for further details.
Springfield auditor approves permit to organize the German-American State Bank at German Valley with capital stock of 25000 dollars. Rob ert Wessels Henry W. Cottman and Lewis Fosha named as organizers in the enterprising community noted for long needed banking services.
Prayer meetings to be held tomorrow at 10:80 o'clock in various homes. Hosts invite neighbors of all persuasions to attend. Leaders include Rev. C. J. Price at 21 Apple Street, Rev. Mr. Heinmiller at 46 Carroll Street, Rev. H. Shaffner at 210 Washington Street, Evangelist Voight at 20 Pine Street, and others.
About fifty Monroe residents joined an Illinois Central trip to Freeport on Sunday with additional travelers from nearby towns raising total excursionists to around 120. The crowd went to hear baseball evangelist Wm. A. Sunday and many also attended a ball game, with organizers claiming the attractions justified the outing.
The Journal learned from seemingly reliable sources that two wheels of A G Hoefer's automobile ran over the son of Joseph Fritz. Hoefer denies running him over and says the car struck the boy and dragged him briefly.
Case of diphtheria at Herman Schroeder home 41 Madison street and measles at David Spangier 82 Center street. Mrs. Margaret Nolte’s condition is extremely critical this afternoon.
Dr. L. G. Voigt travels to Springfield for the Illinois State Medical Association convention now under way. He will present a paper titled Pain With Etc Indications.
An old ad notes busy women lack time for beauty routines and promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a simple solution available as tea or tablets for 36 cents, by Joseph Emmert.
Coroner Dr. W B Peck and Sheriff McCool conducted an inquest into the death of 75 year old Mrs. Grette Schmidt found in bed at her Florence home. Witnesses testified she lived alone with phlebitis and ascites and had been in fairly good health. The jury found death due to natural causes.
Sheriff and coroner recovered cash and valuables hidden at a residence including $10, $55, $1.10 in a cream pitcher, a $2,480 mortgage, paid note to the State Bank, a $50 note to Grette Schmidt, jewelry, a German policy, deeds and a German will. Coroner Peck cautions residents to bank valuables to deter burglary and murder.
Notice to property owners along Van Buren Spring Jackson Mechanic Williams Streets and Galena avenue that all sewer water and gas connections must be made at once or be delayed until completion of the improvement. After work begins no connections allowed until finished and then only under the ordinance on excavations in paved streets with higher costs. BM.ForD, Contractor.
T. S. Ryan of 87 Galena Street listed among items found and repaired, with details terse and unclear about the recovery context and date.
Co. D Knowlton urges investors to favor secure loans on best lands with desirable borrowers. High rates risk foreclosure during crop failure or bad times. even small losses outweigh interest gains. Offers loans in which the bank’s own funds are invested.
Evangelist Rev William A Sunday will coach the Elks in a charity baseball game against the local Knights of Columbus team. Proceeds benefit St Francis and Globe hospitals and the King’s Daughters Mission and Settlement. The Era lineup lists Ellis Carnahan Marta Sunday Baumgarten Krape Reardon Neiman Figeley Farwell. KC lineup Dowling Steffen ONeill Manhon Schellinger Peck Hanley McDonald Reardon. Umpire Joe Allen.
A lively four act play blends hearty fun with a strong plot about the rush for land at the opening of the Sioux reservation. Suspense remains high to a startling happy ending in the final scene.
Mrs. A D Carpenter died yesterday at Pecatonica. She was the mother of Mrs. G A Webster whose husband ran a photographic gallery in Freeport years ago. The funeral is set for tomorrow with Mrs. G W Frey and Miss Carrie Munn to attend.
Closing board of trade quotes show July wheat at 10.54 and July corn at 163 with other grains and meats listed. Union stock yards figures indicate cattle at 4 000 steady beeves 415 to 415, hogs weak and varied by grade, sheep strong with broad price spread.
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