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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
5
In Los Angeles on May 17 the new marriage law took effect requiring prospective brides and grooms to appear in person to apply for a license and declare their ages under oath. The rule makes perjury harder and demands parental consent be shown on the license for elopements, signaling a shift in how marriages are recorded and approved.
The Northern Presbyterian general assembly met here while the Cumberland Presbyterian Church South gathered in Fresno to decide on union. Both bodies plan to declare votes on uniting the two churches, though full merger is not expected to occur for at least two years due to details to be settled.
King Alphonso of Spain marks his nineteenth birthday with an unusual ceremony amid rumors of engagement to Princess Patricia of Connaught. The princess is nearly the king’s age, born March 17, 1886, and Alphonso began ruling in 1902, having quickly matured.
Paris May 17 Special the American colony plans an elaborate dinner and reception for General Horace Porter former US Ambassador tonight It will be among the largest such affairs in Paris Porter nears completion of his report on recovering Paul Jones body and after a Swiss automobile tour will return for French honors to Admiral Jones remains
The fifty fifth annual meeting of the Illinois State Medical society opened today for a three days session. Delegates were welcomed by Mayor W. G. McCaskrin. President W. E. Quine of Chicago delivered the annual address on tuberculosis.
Partly cloudy and cool tonight with a rise in temperature tomorrow. Thursday should be fair with warmer weather. Town Fair tonight and Thursday. Advertisement notes beauty products and services with prices and contact details.
Freeport High School held its annual scholastic declamatory contest in the schol building. Hazel Starkweather won first prize and will represent Freeport in next Saturday’s city declamatory contest. Florence Brubaker and Frances Watson won second and third prizes. Judges were Rev. O. J. Price, Rev. FLT. Bate and Rev. PF. A. Hosmer. Prof. Fulwider and staff praised contestants’ training. The program for commencement will be announced later.
President of the Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers and local labor leaders met in Chicago on May 17 to discuss the strike situation. Gompers said he came at the invitation of businessmen and Teamsters officials and would not act without authorization. Arrests were reported for two strikebreakers, Jesse Ballinger and James Jones, amid a framework of talks with Mayor Dunne and employers’ representatives. Governor Douglas issued a statement on a 1664 Fall River textile strike, noting wages should not be partially restored.
Property owners along Union and Oak streets near South Galena avenue and Empire street met to open a 1500 foot street. A. H. Wieman William Lamm and John Sullivan were named to collect petition signatures. If majority consent, condemnation will proceed. damages assessed by three commissioners appointed by Mayor Dittmar.
The Cunard liner Caronia remains aground opposite Sandy Hook beach with no feared damage. Tugs will attempt another tow at the next high tide to refloat the vessel.
The ocean race for the cup offered by the German emperor began at 12 16 p m with a special report from May 17. The event marks the start of a challenging competition across sea routes as entrants set sail to claim the prize.
Commander Eva Booth shows improvement as she continues her journey west on May 17, with the Kansas crew reporting her condition better after the trip.
The Baptist Convention at St. Lov adopted a committee report recommending a permanent union of northern and southern Baptists into the General Convention of Baptists of North America.
The body of Hir and Cronk, last survivor of the Isle War, arrived in New York today and will lie in state until tomorrow. Burial will be with full military honors.
Marie youngest daughter of John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers died today in Spring Vantry on May 17.
Market closes show cattle at 4.76 to 6.75, hogs 5.37 to 5.80, sheep 3.60 to 6.25 with prices mostly steady or lower. Board of Trade quotes include wheat corn oats pork and lard futures, Chicago May 17 close details noted. local conductors Everett & Sweeney provide price range. Almon Willis of Jamaica VA praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. local ads list H J Moogh and Wm Jungkungz as suppliers and Brown & Dullaweyers piano tuner services.
Expert sewing machine repairs offered at red and South Galena Ave Freeport EI. Oil of absolute purity, and the best needles and parts for all machines available at finger stores in the area.
Local classified notice reports a furnished room for rent with meal option available next to Laggulee at 20 Chick Avenue. The ad mentions nearby amenities and requests inquiries from interested tenants.
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