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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
5
A promotional eye care notice urges readers to seek glasses to relieve headaches and improve reading comfort. It touts steadier nerves and better overall feeling, encouraging immediate action to address aging or weakening vision.
Washington reports a clash at Guantanamo Cuba on April 29 between American sailors and natives. One American was shot and twenty two others wounded in the melee as the sailors, unarmed and outnumbered, defended themselves with fists after being attacked near the naval reservation.
In Decatur Illinois on May 18 lawyers for Cumberland Presbyterian faction argued for an injunction to stop the general assembly from uniting with the Presbyterian Church while the assembly resumed business. The credentials committee could not report so a moderator was not elected.
A $10,000 automobile with $2,400 in bonds script and papers was stolen early today when a thief jumped into the car on Broadway while its owner J. H. Clark briefly left the vehicle to dine nearby.
Alexander Berkman, who attacked Henry Clay Frick during the 1892 Homestead strike, was released after serving 14 of a 23 year sentence. He left for St. Louis.
The Massachusetts supreme court full bench rules the Royal Arcanum assessment rise legal and proper. It dismisses the bill seeking to block enforcement of the new rate schedule.
The senate adopted the Teller amendment during today's consideration of the railroad rate bill striking out the phrase in its judgment that would have given the Interstate Commerce Commission power to prescribe rates.
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks arrived in Birmingham Alabama this morning and participated in the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south.
Generally fair and cooler tonight and Saturday in Illinois. Sun rose at 4:85 a.m. and sets at 7:18 p.m.
The report lists closing board of trade prices for July wheat corn oats pork lard ribs and market statistics from the Union Stock Yards in Chicago with cattle hogs and sheep showing varied demand. Cattle 16000 strong hogs 15000 slow to steady sheep strong.
During a severe storm at 2 oclock this morning a lightning bolt hit the home of L A Brigham at the corner of McKinley and Harlem avenues. The south side siding bulged and a chimney was demolished. The Brighams upstairs suffered the most damage and Mrs Brigham, already in frail health, is reported in critical condition. The Layton family on the first floor escaped injury.
In a fragmented note, a race era teeters under Ed 2 with Te Teet and Sulpers referenced. The garbled text hints at a transitional period and shifting leadership within a local racing organization.
Five hundred members of the United Commercial Travelers and their wives arrive for the eleventh Illinois Grand Council session at the Masonic temple. A grand parade through Stephenson and Locust streets showcases city decor, flags, and civic hospitality as officials welcome the visitors.
Pleasant sun and invigorating breeze set a fine city day as thousands filled the streets to view the decorations and enjoy the parade on their first day of celebration.
The Woman's club room at Masonic temple filled after the parade as the gathering heard the formal welcome and response. Many traveling men attended with their wives showing pride and keen interest in the events. Joseph W. Benston, senior counselor of Freeport council, called the meeting to order. The Temple quartet, with members including Ken-
The grand council reconvened at 1 o'clock with a larger attendance. Committees named include Credentials, State of order, Charter, Mileage and per diem, Resolutions, Necrology, and a Special committee with members from Freeport Chicago Springfield Joliet Decatur and others. About 150 ladies attended a musicale in the Woman's club room with performances by Moszkowski, Grieg, Tschaikowsky and others, ending with an extended reception.
Investors are urged to favor secure loans on prime land with prudent risk. The lender states best security yields the lowest rate and warns high interest loans risk foreclosure or losses. They offer Farm Mortgage Loans funded with their own money.
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