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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1905

Page

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Four OClock P M Church Seeks World Unity

Delegates from twenty four Protestant denominations gather in Carnegie Hall New York for the Inter Church Conference on Federation. The six day gathering aims at advisory unity through practical topics like religious education social order evangelization and missions without binding authority.

New York Carnegie Hall United States National Federation of Churches and Christian Organizations Christian Church J. Cleveland Cady National Federation of Churches and Christian Workers Charles H. Fowler Methodist Episcopal Church McClellan City of Waldorf-Astoria

Bomb Intended for Chief in Constantinople

Fehmi Pasha chief of the secret police at the Palace was the target of yesterday's bomb outrage. The blast caused little damage and Pasha escaped unharmed in Constantinople on November 15.

Constantinople Fehmi Pasha Pasha

Federal Judge Overrules Demurrer in Burton Indictment

St Louis Nov 15 Federal Judge Vandeventer overruled the demurrer filed yesterday to the indictment of United States Senator Burton of Kansas in a special report.

St. Louis Vandeventer United States Burton Kansas

Taft Arrives in Washington From Hampton Roads

Taft arrives in Washington from Hampton Roads this morning in a special dispatch detailing the secretary's trip and the political context of the visit.

Washington Taft Hampton Roads

Illinois Fair Tonight and Thursday Special Note

Chicago dispatch reports Illinois Fair attendance expected tonight and Thursday with advisories extending to the south and east regions. Local organizers urge early arrival and caution for potential crowds and weather impacts.

Chicago Illinois

Market Report: Wheat Corn Pork and Cattle Quotes

Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat 3 3/4, May corn 4 5/7, May oats 3 2/3, January pork 12.55, January lard 6.80, January ribs 6.72 to 6.75. Union Stock Yards cattle 19,000, up 10. beevens 4.20 to 4.40. cows and heifers 1.15 to 4.40. stockers feeders 2.00 to 4.16. hogs 89,000 up 6. good to heavy hogs 4.60 to 5.53. sheep 28,000 steady 4.00 to 5.60.

Chicago Board of Trade Union

Russia Strikes as Workers Rally Across Railways

A general political strike spread along the Baltic and Warsaw lines at noon as workers in major factories declined to join. Four killed and ten wounded in clashes at Sangilli works while authorities fear imperial domain redistribution to peasants. One hundred thousand men quit work as strikers march through industrial districts amid government unpreparedness.

St. Petersburg Baltic Warsaw Sangilli Associated Press Russia

Won't Encourage Seceders Official Advice Not Received

Washington has not received official word on reports of Isle of Pines residents seceding from Cuban rule. President Palma in Havana said Cuba lacks definite information on any such secession. The administration will not encourage the seceders.

Washington Isle of Pines Havana Palma

Odell to Answer Hyde in Insurance Inquiry

Former Governor Odell asks the insurance investigating committee for an opportunity to reply under oath to testimony by James H. Hyde. BE Harriman testified that Hyde sought influence with Odell to settle a suit against the Mercantile Trust company.

New York Odell Insurance Investigating Committee James H. Hyde BE. H. Harriman Harriman Hyde Mercantile Trust Company

Governor Leads Boot Makers to Plead for Hide Duty Cut

A delegation of boot, shoe and leather manufacturers led by Massachusetts Governor Douglas met with President Roosevelt. They urged him to press Congress to remove the customs duty on hides. The president said any action must originate in Congress.

Washington Douglas Massachusetts Roosevelt Congress

Breach of Promise Costs Chicago Man $15,000

Chicago jurors awarded 15 000 dollars to Mabel Beland against John O Niel former alderman and prominent politician for breach of promise of marriage. verdict announced November 15.

Chicago Mabel Beland John O’niel Polis Tractor

Train 6 Skips Sunday Run On Chicago Line

Train No. 6 will not run next Sunday from Freeport to Chicago due to officials being unable to make westbound connections in time. The service resumes daily under the new time card for patrons, with an 8:00 a.m. departure from here and a 3:00 p.m. Freeport start, arriving in Chicago at 6:05 p.m. Adjustments affect the current schedule but not future daily runs.

Chicago Freeport Here Co. D. Knowlton

Verbeck Relative Visits Brother Doctor in Schenectady

ary L Verbeck of Schenectady was visiting her brother Dr Verbeck when the note records the visit, indicating family ties and local social movement.

Ary L.verbeck Schenectady,n Dr. Verbeck

YMCA Busy Place Sees New Classes And Teams Forming

The YMCA reports activity across programs with new physical and educational classes weekly. Basketball squads begin practice tonight with two early games Straub vs Goddard and Landeck vs Erwin. A bowling tournament is planned, six teams from last season return, opening games next week. The senior class meets again with twenty five present and expected fifty members. juniors prepare for a football game against East Freeport Saturday. A tumbling class is organized next week, hall pictures of last year’s teams adorn the auditorium, and the Ladies auxiliary met for regular business while E M Cobb of Elgin is slated to speak to the Sunday boys gathering.

Total Straub Goddard and Landeck Erwin East Freeport E. M. Cobb Elgin

Freeport Dixon interurban line eyed for next season

Discussion over a Freeport to Dixon interurban electric line intensifies with John Farson of Chicago rumored to back a Freeport terminal. Objections from Illinois Central may influence routing, while farmers and city residents push for rapid service and improved freight options.

Journal Chicago Daily Journal John Farson Chicago Freeport Farson Dixon Illinois Central Railroad Ilinois Central Railroad Madison Illinois Central

City council weighs 200 year rent for coal shed site

Mayor Dittmar says Thompson and Huenkemeier owe city rent for a coal shed on Second Street. Public grounds committee will study it. Alderman Bauscher reports little action but expects a late week meeting. City executives favor 200 annual rent, with firm to acknowledge city’s property claim and revenue aim.

Dittmar Thompson & Huenkemeier Second Street Bauscher

Jury fails to agree in Place versus Hayes case retry

Justice J H Vincent discharged the jury in the assault and battery case John H Place versus Dr John G Hayes the livery man after they failed to reach a verdict. Retrial set for November 24 after a second deadlock with ten days of deliberation ending at midnight yesterday following a prior hung verdict with three for Conviction and three for Acquittal.

John Place J. G. Hayes J. H. Vincent John H. Place John G. Hayes Liveryman

Not a cent wanted unless you are cured

A historical ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising cures for illness. It promotes Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets at 35 cents and credits Joseph Emmert as seller. The copy emphasizes health benefits and widespread relief for the human family.

Hollister Joseph Emmert

Mrs Austin's Buck Wheat Cakes Tempt With Crisp Brown

Buck wheat mix by Mrs. Austin promises tender crisp cakes. Grocer say it bakes light brown crusts and savory centers. Item touted for quick raising and easy preparation. November 9.

Freeport Tribunal 99 Meeting Set in Odd Fellows Hall

Freeport Tribunal No 99 of the Fraternal Tribunes holds a regular meeting in the Odd Fellows hall Main building Thursday evening at nine. A good attendance is desired.

Freeport Tribunal No. 99 Fraternal Tribunea Odd Fellows

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