22 May 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
1
A promotional piece stating the change of life is a critical period for women and that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound can relieve symptoms. It cites a Chester Town Maryland testimonial from Mrs A N S G Hyland describing relief from womb descent, soreness, dizziness, and nervousness after using the remedy. It also invites women to write for free, helpful advice.
Two physicians in Freeport advertise chronic disease treatment with specialized examination methods and high power drug forces. They claim scientific inquiry, offer office hours at the Hettinger Block, and present Flora Moss Jackson and J H Jackson as specialists in deep seated illnesses while excluding major surgical cases.
Low rail fares announced to Portland Oregon via Chicago Great Western Railway with tickets on sale from May 4 to Sept 2. Also discounted dates to Seattle Tacoma Bellingham Everett Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. For rates dates and application contact Great Western Agent J P Elmer G F P A St Paul Minnesota.
A Federation of Labor meeting with leaders like Sel Gompers decor suggests a broader strike wave. The Teamsters Joint Council reports that drivers of express companies will not be rehired, open shops push back, and demands for reinstatement clash with employer resistance. Sheriff Barrett warns that peace may require troops as the strike spreads, risking state aid.
A mob attacked two Black workers and several others after a confrontation on a Princeton Avenue street. Roch Carlson, an older man, was fatally shot during the melee. Police arrested about thirty rioters as shouting bystanders and a panic set in near Pembady Coal yards.
Fragmented report describes a violent clash between white and Chinese residents with multiple injuries and deaths. Details mention Bernstein and Gray among attackers, a shooting in self defense, and a later discovery of a body. Separate notes cite mayoral upheaval and a Philippine coast engagement with casualties.
A warning spread that the express drivers strike will impact building trades with losses expected as union members refuse deliveries and boycotts spread. An alliance led by the Landowners Association is said to mobilize up to 2000 workers to back the effort, aiming to disrupt order and press employers to recognize the teamsters union.
Hong Kong reports a large convoy of Russian Pacific fleet colliers off the Mekong delta to Cape St James. The fleet halted at Port Dayot Saigon says ships loaded coal then slipped back toward Annam coast. Observers cite neutrality enforcement and possible feint to mislead Togo.
A mixed dispatch covers bombardment actions near Wei Yuen Teomen and Chiengtzi, with infantry and cavalry units repulsed in both engagements. Additional notes describe Russian and Japanese movements, weather impacts, and various local incidents including fires and a notable death in St. Louis.
Bordeaux May 22 United States counsel Judge Tourgee of Mayville N Y died from an old wound complication acute urdemia He was born Williamfield May 2 1838 Washington May 22 a telegram from the fire department announced his death He was once connected with Pull fax Nova Scotia a noted writer and lecturer famed for On the Morn's Serrand a tale of the South during Ku Klux times.
May 22 reports say most of Mani island’s white population and 2,800 Japanese workers are on strike. Police and National Guard guard the scene after a plantation mill attack left one Japanese dead and two wounded. Authorities say the situation is tense as armed police and troops move to quell disturbances.
Rasaiasen near Vbou son HL dies by own action amid disease view. Burner wagon incident near Muskewot Miel kills Barger. Sankey from Brooklyn ill. Mrs. Matty Shepatrd dies at Powgh keepsie aged Te Ble. Bamaville Ind. London ex-consith nemoral Kane aboard St Pattl from Southampton Car News Work. Dr A Wiechselingddt West-Kiowa surgeon ill. Alfredo de Oro of St. Louis wins back pocket title from Deronie Reh of Butte. Sept next fourth death of Walia Measine. cornerstone ceremony in Mumuaiene hil Canton. Morton to New York then Chicago. Russian National Congress of Women in Moscow adopts peace resolution.
Dr S Weir Mitchell cautions Americans about nerve neglect in urban centers. He notes nervous causes account for about twenty percent of deaths over the past forty years and that one in four urban deaths now stem from nervous diseases.
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