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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1906
Page
1
Empyrean Quartette from Mason City la. wowed audiences as evangelist Sunday preached nightly this week on The Unpardonable Sin with plans to collect offerings next Sunday to fund Sunday work. Converts rise to six hundred twenty seven as he critiqued infidelity and urged confession of sins to Jesus Christ.
Evangelist Sunday preached on Maid Wife Mother to a remarkable all female audience. He urged women to value motherhood, condemned abortion and fashionable indifference to children, and urged strong moral standards. The talk lasted about ninety minutes, drawing praise and handshakes from many attendees.
The speaker states that all are condemned and only salvation comes through Jesus Christ. A reference to it being appointed for men to die once and then the judgment emphasizes the Christian doctrine of salvation and eternal judgment.
A lengthy attendance table lists estimated attendance by day and time across April and May, including numerous Sundays and Fridays with figures in the hundreds to many thousands. It also notes two meetings labeled Mens Meeting and Women's Meeting in May with large totals. The text features OCR errors and garbled dates and figures.
Cleveland May 28 Independent oil men announce a united fight to correct railroad rate discrimination hurting oil shippers. The National Petroleum Association will lead efforts in the East and Midwest with support from the federal government, courts, and the Interstate Commerce Commission as Hepburn bill potential revives actions. Chicago stock yards crackdown Proposal stirs Roosevelt indirectly as Beveridge meat inspection amendment gains traction to assure meat quality both hoof and post slaughter.
Cleveland May 28 After three days of testimony at the Interstate Commerce Commission court probing Standard Oil affairs, Prouty and Clements adjourned and headed for Washington. Witnesses totaled 35, with W E B MacEwen, ex chief clerk in the Lake Shore car department, revealing favoritism in calculating mileage and freight bills for Union Tank Line and Standard Oil. C B Chamberlain of Globe Co described attempts to contract for lubricating oil with Hocking Valley, blocked by Standard Oil’s influence.
New York fashion column outlines June bride trends with silk chiffon and white satin brocade for gowns, removable trains, lace and tulle veils, and elaborate travel outfits. Describes hats, trousseau muslins, and blouse trends with Valenciennes lace, elbow sleeves, and practical fittings for a refined wedding look.
London May 28 Edmond Blane's four year old bay horse Jardy by Flying Fox out of Airs and Graces has been sold to Senor J viro an Argentine breeder for 110000 dollars.
The Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra spent about thirty minutes with President Salieres in Paris on May 28 as they traveled to Madrid. The president later paid a return call. They will represent King Howard and Queen Alexandra at the welld.
The advertisement urges watching for early indigestion or stomach trouble and using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to prevent worsening. It claims quick, pleasant, sure relief from chronic dyspepsia and its complications. Sold by all druggists for 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
Local notice indicates A Hoover offers carpet cleaning services at 908 on 4th Street. No further details on hours or services provided in the fragment.
Reports from St Petersburg describe the wounding of city prison warden M Shataloff by an 18 year old in a revenge killing. Sebastopol witnesses bombs during a troop review killing several, injuring others including high officials. various dispatches report 4 to 11 dead and over 100 wounded. In Tiflis two bombs missed targets near Governor General Thnoseieff and Chief of Police Mautinoff, a Cossack escort member was killed, and police killed one terrorist as others escaped.
In a tense parliament session Premier Goremykin read a reply promising limited cooperation and reforms such as agrarian bank measures, education expansion, and administrative reforms while rejecting key demands on land expropriation and royal prerogatives. The lower house passed a no confidence resolution, signaling deep distrust of the ministry amid poverty and unrest.
One fare plus $2.00 for the round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis and return. Tickets on sale May 28, 29, 80 and 81 inclusive. Final return limit June 9. Extension to July 16 on payment of $2.00 fee. For further information see nearest ticket agent or write today to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
The text refers to pacification efforts and the immediate resignation of a cabinet in favor of a ministry seeking confidence. Parliament votes to proceed with the regular order of the day. It notes a coronation anniversary and Emperor Nicholas announcing guest attendance at Peterhof, including the president of Parliament Mourometeff.
The house action shocks government and public as parliament asserts full rights with a responsible ministry. Premier Goremykin rushes to Peterhof to seek the emperor's counsel while lawmakers warn of possible bloodshed if the government resists reform. Socialists cheer, terrorists seize chance for assassinations nationwide.
Reports from Dublin state Michael Davitt is in extremely grave condition after a relapse on Sunday. Three doctors attend the patient as his health remains precarious following a period of improvement earlier in the week.
San Francisco on May 28 reports two additional quake deaths. Fred Kennell, 70, found among ruins at Third and Bryant streets, had wandered there. Remains of another unidentified victim were recovered from the Bakers' Exchange ruins on Howard Street.
In Chicago on May 28, a rowboat overturned on the Desplaines river near Willow Springs about twenty miles south of the city. Charles Suenger, Robert Heiden, and Albert Brunke, all of Chicago, drowned in the incident.
Scores recap across leagues with multiple games: New York 5 St. Louis 4 in St Louis. Brooklyn 4 Pittsburg 2 in Pittsburg. Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 1 in Cincinnati. Chicago 9 Boston 4 in Chicago. Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 4 in Cincinnati. New York 10 St. Louis 5 in St Louis. Boston 4 Chicago 2 in Boston. Washington 6 Cleveland 4 in Washington. New York 10 Detroit 2 in New York. Philadelphia 3 St Louis 2 in Philadelphia. Columbus 6 Toledo 1 in Columbus. Indianapolis 7 Louisville 2 in Indianapolis. Minneapolis 6 Kansas City 0 in Minneapolis. St Paul 2 Milwaukee 3 in St Paul. Lincoln 6 Sioux City 10 in Lincoln. Omaha 8 Pueblo 4 in Omaha. Des Moines 8 Denver 0 in Des Moines.
Advertises Kodol as a remedy for chronic indigestion and dyspepsia that aids digestion and strengthens digestive organs. Claims even hopeless cases improve, the stomach acting as a boiler to sustain vitality, with relief from digestive disorders and improved well being. Sold by all druggists.
Sealed bids to build cement walks around Center street school lot and access paths are due by 7 p m on Wednesday May 30 1906. Specifications detail cement type mix proportions and grout thickness. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. B P Hint chairman of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds.
A customer visited a piano store and discovered another dealer sold a similar New York made piano for $75 less than his prior purchase. The ad urges shoppers to compare prices, offering guaranteed pianos with two year exchange rights and prompt service for any issues. The store promises lowest possible price and invites inspection.
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