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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1905

Page

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British Rear Admiral Prince Louis sails to Mount Vernon

The Dolphin set sail from Washington navy yards with Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg and about fifty aboard. An invitation from President Roosevelt to lunch at the White House shortened his Mount Vernon visit, and the Dolphin will return to Washington around 4 o'clock this afternoon.

Washington Dolphin Washington Navy Yards Mount, Vernon Prince Louis Battenberg Roosevelt White House Mount Vernon

Prisoners Released to Register and Vote in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio on November 6 special report John Bet Jr testified in police court that himself and fifteen other inmates freed from the workhouse a week earlier had sentences due to end only last Saturday. They were released to register and vote.

Columbus Ohio John Bet%, Jr

Kerosene Fire Fatal At Monticello Home

In Monticello Kentucky on November 6 Mrs Arthur Massengil died in a fire that also fatally burned her husband and sister while other family members suffered serious burns. The blaze began when Mrs Massengil tried to kindle a fire in the stove using kerosene.

Monticello, Ky Arthur.Massengil Massengil

Murderer Hangs Himself After Elopement with Joliet Woman

Albert H Darwin, held in the Cleveland county jail for the Joliet case involving Mrs. Anna Gray, hanged himself in his cell today. He had eloped with Mrs. Gray several months earlier.

Joliet Cleveland Ohio Albert H. Darwin Anna Gray Joliet, Ill Darwin Gray

Deputy Sheriffs Proclaimed Unlawful at Polls

Philadelphia voters are urged to resist deputy sheriffs at the polls as Mayor Weaver issues a proclamation warning that their appointment for poll service is unlawful. Citizens are asked to resist any efforts to block ballots tomorrow.

Philadelphia Weaver

Must Help London's Poor Women Deputation to Premier

Wives and women relatives of London’s unemployed called on Premier Balfour denouncing destitution. They warned that without swift relief there will be bloodshed, highlighting the desperate condition of the city’s poor.

Premier Balfour London

Supreme court upholds Missouri eight hour mine work law

Washington reports the United States Supreme Court has upheld Missouri state law fixing eight hours as the length of a workday in the mines. The ruling reinforces the eight hour standard and affects miners in Missouri operations.

Supreme Court Missouri Washington United States Supreme Court

Quiet in Odessa Amid Riots Aftermath

Odessa reports heavy casualties from recent riots with about six thousand killed or wounded. City hospital holds around two thousand wounded as authorities assess the destruction and impact on the port city.

Odessa

Roosevelt rules out U S aid for Russian Jews

President Roosevelt has decided that no action can be taken by this government at present which will be of any benefit to the Jews of Russia. The statement came from Washington on November 6 as a special dispatch noted.

Washington Roosevelt Russia

Weather Outlook for Chicago Tonight and Tuesday

Chicago forecast from November 6 reports generally fair conditions tonight and on Tuesday. No precipitation is expected and temperatures are mild for the period.

Chicago Illinois

Train and street car crash kills two in Chicago

A Grand Trunk passenger train collided with a street car at a grade crossing in Chicago. Two people were killed and three seriously injured. The incident occurred today, with investigators en route to determine exact causes.

Chicago Grand Trunk

Election Returns From Freeport Hearing Tonight

Election returns will be received at the Journal office tomorrow night from the Associated Press and the people of Freeport are invited to come hear the results. It is an off year but interest has grown in New York Ohio and Pennsylvania amid bitter campaign sentiment. Telegraphic reports from New York show wagers of 2 to 1 on McClellan for mayor and Jerome for district attorney and even money that Hearst for mayor will poll 170000 votes.

Journal Associated Press Freeport New York Ohio Pennsylvania McClellan Jerome Hearst

Expect Big Hearst Vote in New York Election

New York voters consider Hearst a strong candidate as McClellan and Jerome lead betting at two to one in their favor. Odds heavily favor Hearst, with even money offered that he will poll 170 000 votes.

New York McClellan Jerome Hearst

Veteran Actor William J. Lemoyne Dies at 75

Veteran actor William J. Lemoyne died today from Bright's disease at age 75. The obituary notes his long career in stage and screen and his contributions to classic productions.

New York William J. Lemoyne Bright

City council to tackle fire, streets and sealer issues tonight

City council session expected to be lengthy with a fire committee report on equipment upgrades and more firefighters. Streets committee to discuss opening a street in East Freeport and a culvert from Adams to Chicago streets near Illinois Central tracks. Sealer ordinance and numerous bills may be taken up with a midnight session possible.

Committee On Fire East Freeport Adams Street Chicago Street Illinois Central

A Creeping Death Warns Of Blood Poison Peril

J E Stearns of Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend suffered a hand injury that swelled with blood poisoning. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison healed the wound and saved the life. Useful for burns and sores 25c at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

J. E. Stearns Belle Plaine Minn Bucklen Joseph Emmert

German Insurance Company Elects New Directors

At the annual meeting the following directors were elected for the ensuing year C O Collman J S Collman G W Collman M Hettinger F M Gund Al Fried H J Moogh D B Schulte A F Schulte Henry Baler and Wm Trembor The affairs were found satisfactory with the company praised for conservative policy and prosperity Officers to be elected tomorrow night.

German Insurance Company C. O. Collman J.S. Collman G. W. Collman M. Hettinger F. M. Gund al Fried H. J. Moogh D. B. Schulte A. F. Schulte Henry Baler Wm. Trembor

Woman at Davis sanatorium dies by own action

Mrs Mary Wike of Davis committed suicide in her room at Dr Whites sanatorium this morning between five and six oclock. Found by Miss Wheeler and Miss Iler the patient used a leather strap and a chair to strangle herself. She had recently worried over money matters and feared her daughter Jennie Breneman and her husband would take her assets. Authorities note she was mentally unsound and precautions had been taken to prevent further self harm.

Mary Wike Davis Dr. White Wheeler Ler Iler Herkef Miss Wheeler Miss Iler Jennie Breneman

Club Organized for Boys at Y M C A

The boys Sunday club was formed in the YMCA for ages twelve to eighteen to boost attendance and social events. Yesterday’s second meeting drew about forty boys, with Dwight Smith as president, Clayton Hoffman vice president, Liole Clark secretary, and Abe Bunn treasurer, aiming for 200 regular attendees.

Dwight Smith Clayton Hoffman Liole Clark Abe Bunn

Young Girl Miss Burns Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mary Elizabeth Burns daughter of Joseph and Mrs Burns of Liberty and Washington streets died at 8 53 pm after a year long illness. She was active in St Mary's Catholic church and attended 52 Sundays in 1904. Born March 1 1890, she leaves parents three sisters Margaret Katharine Agnes and a Chicago based brother James. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am from the house and 9 30 am at St Mary's. Conrad Kortner retired farmer of Loran township died Sunday night after long illness. He was a wealthy farmer and Christian. Survived by a large family. funeral Wednesday.

Mary Elizabeth Burns Joseph Burns Liberty and Washington Streets Miss Burns St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Croke Mrsg.Burns St. Mary’s Parochial School Conrad Kortner Loran Township Mr. Kortner

Deaths of John Fitzgerald and Mollie Schmidt

John Fitzgerald two year old son of Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald East Freeport died yesterday afternoon at 1246 after a brief illness of lung fever He was born October 23 1903 and survived by his parents three brothers and two sisters Funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 from the house Mollie W Schmidt wife of Fred A Schmidt died Sunday afternoon at her home near Lincoln Neb She was a daughter of George W Lee a former county resident and was born about thirty two years ago at Florence Station Five children survive.

John Fitzgerald East Freeport Mollie W. Schmidt Fred A. Schmidt Lincoln Neb George W. Lee Florence Station

Mrs Mary McGuire Dies at St Francis Hospital at Ninety Three

Mrs Mary McGuire aged ninety three died at St Francis hospital last evening of old age. Her home was Elizabeth. She had lived in the hospital fourteen years. She is survived by one son, Thomas McGuire, of Dubuque.

Mary McGuire St. Francis Hospital Elizabeth Thomas McGuire Dubuque

Widow and four children mourn Mrs Armogast's death

Mrs Armogast of Waddams died last night at Globe hospital at 11 30 from tuberculosis. She was twenty six and leaves a husband and four young children. Mrs Mary Snooks of Winslow died at Globe hospital last evening from paralysis and old age. She was eighty two and had been at the hospital three weeks.

Mary Snooks Winslow Globe Hospital

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Cure

An advertisement touts obstinate constipation indigestion and stomach disorders as permanently cured by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets. Priced at 85 cents, sold by Joseph Emmert.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Joseph Emmert

Family clothing cleaning and sale offer headline

Bargain notice offers free family painting from any photograph and coupon requests. Demonstrators will call to explain. Local shop MCPHERSON & SERVICE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING Co. and I. M. WILLie Grocer advertise cleaning, dyeing, pressing, repairing of men and women’s wear, with delivery.

McPherson & Service Golden Eagle Clothing Co I. M. Willie, Grocer

New Shoe Line At Golden Rule Store

A Golden Rule shop announces a new line of shoes for chimgaes with rubber heels and Elk soles, described as soft noiseless and flexible. Li-idlw

Golden Rule

Milwaukee Bread Sale At Billerbeck's Tuesdays

Genuine Milwaukee Rye and Pumpernickel Bread baked weekly at Billerbeck's each Tuesday. Men urged to buy a pair of guaranteed Patent Leather Shoes any style from C A McNamara & Co located at 10 3rd Street.

Milwaukee Billerbeck's C.A. McNamara & Co

Clairvoyant and Palmist Prof Emmett at 28 North Chicago

A local advertisement offers clairvoyant Prof Emmett a reliable business medium at 28 North Chicago Street. He promises satisfaction or no charge with a reduced fee on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:04 to 9 PM. Phone 689 White.

Emmett Chicago Street

Flats for Rent Inquire at a clothing house

A terse rental notice offers flats for rent with contact to inquire at a clothing house located in O Lidit. The fragmentary ad implies lodging options but omits full details or address.

U W

Winter clothing status and repair request to B B dye works

Inquiry about the condition of winter clothes request for color, lining, button, patch, or sewing repairs. Items should be cleaned and sanitary and the addressee should call 682 to arrange fixes as they should be.

B. B

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