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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1906

Page

5

Weather Affects Attendance At World Series Game Two

The second game in the world championship faced cold wind and sunshine at the grand stand in American League Park, reducing attendance by thousands. The Americans had won yesterday and betting shifted to even money on the series result. Batteries were White and Silvan for the Americans and Reulbach and Kling for the Nationals with no runs in the first and fourth innings and a 3 strikeout tally in the second.

Chicago White Silivan Nationals Reulbach Kling

Actress Killed in Fall From Windsor Clifton Hotel

Florence McDonald twenty six a chorus member of the Blue Moon company died after falling from a fourth story window at Windsor Clifton hotel Chicago Miss M De Bohar a fellow performer faces arrest pending coroner's inquest A coroner's jury returns accidental death verdict and De Bohar is released

Chicago Florence McDonald Blue Moon Windsor- Clifton M. de Bohnar Miss de Bohar

Frolic Seized in Providence River Smuggling Crackdown

The schooner Frolic, sailing from Placentia with contraband Chinese immigrants, was boarded in the Providence River after a two week evasion. Four crew members were arrested along with two suspected smugglers and seventeen Chinese detainees.

Providence R. T United States Customs and Immigration Placentia Providence River United States

Boycott Threat Hits New Orleans Manufacturers

Circulars drafted in Venezuela threaten boycotts of American goods if manufacturers vote for Roosevelt in the upcoming election. The notices were received by several New Orleans firms, signaling international pressure on domestic policy.

New Orleans Venezuela Roosevelt

Terrorists Hanged After Drumhead Court Martial

Five terrorists condemned by a drumhead court martial were hanged at Bendzin this morning. The same drumhead procedure yesterday resulted in the shooting of five socialists for armed resistance to arrest in Lodz Russia Poland.

Lodz Russia Poland Bendzin

Department of Agriculture Issues Crop Condition Bulletin

The United States Department of Agriculture issued a Washington bulletin detailing crop conditions as of October 1. It reports corn at OG.1, spring wheat at $8.4, and oats at S&.2, reflecting current yields and market signals for the period.

United States Department of Agriculture Issues Bulletin Washington Department of Agriculture

Chicago Weather Forecast for Tonight and Thursday

Chicago area forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. The sun rose at 6 08 a m and will set around 4 12 p m with no precipitation expected.

Chicago Ort

Nutboy Wins Walnut Hall Cup Heat in Lexington

Nutboy won the third and decisive heat for the Walnut Hall cup in Lexington Kentucky on October 10 marking a clean sweep for the race series.

Nutboy Lexington Speeabi—Nutboy

Mrs Redecca Jones Buried in Cedarville After Arriving From Britt

The remains of Mrs. Redecca Jones aged eighty one arrived from Britt and will be buried tomorrow afternoon from Mr. Barbers home in Cedarville. Death was due to dementia.

Redecca Jones Britt, Town Cedarville Barber Jones South Freeport Baileyville Onteja Oberblassenhauser Dakota Ovt Bill Snoop Gossip Mickey Wales Bashouse Whitcides taWi Inkel Cooley Charley Rockford Oc. Va

Daile Journals Deliver in City for a Week

The papers are distributed across the city at the rate of one ge per week, delivering news to residents in each district.

Freeport Snow Storm Sparks Local Feels and Fuss

Freeport reports a brisk fuel and clothing trade as a light snow event sweeps through Orangeville and surrounding villages. Special dispatches describe cold snaps, travelers noting the weather, and residents teasing political figures amid lighthearted anecdotes.

Wireless plan eyed for Freeport with coast to coast service

W F Orahood of Chicago visiting Freeport to assess field for a new wireless telegraph station. The Pacific Wireless Telegraph Co plans stations from Lasalle to Davenport with Freeport seen as an ideal hub to boost local business and stock interest. The system already serves government ships and has daily use between Port Townsend Port Casey and Friday Harbor, with Chicago Milwaukee and Mississippi valley stations under construction.

Freeport W. F. Orahood Chicago San Francisco Tle Lasalle Davenport Orahood Pacific Wireless Telegraph Company Los Angeles Cal United States Port Casey Port Townsend Friday Harbor Wash United States Revenue Crant Milwaukee Mississippi Valley

Joint meeting of Freeport and Rinaldo lodges K of P

Freeport and Rinaldo lodges K of P held a joint session at the castle hall. A candidate received the Page rank and Freeport lodge demonstrated work. A modest banquet followed amid cigars and lively anecdotes. Both sides praised each other and anticipated more combined meetings.

Freeport and Rinaldo Lodges K. of P Castle Hall Freeport Lodge Rinaldo Freeport

Stephenson County Medical Society Meets at Court House

The Stephenson County Medical Society will hold its fourth quarterly meeting tomorrow afternoon in the courthouse. The group reports a flourishing condition with productive quarterly sessions. The announced program includes President's Address and several discussions on polio and related topics with physician speakers and attendees.

Usu Welock Stephenson County Medical Society Court House Mmb Bari Zariner Bas Astie le Rosny Des. Pontey

Montague Farm Favored for Tubercular Colony Site

A location committee touring the Lena region favored the Montague farm four miles north of Lena for an ambitious tubercular tent colony. The 211 acre tract has timber, a stream, a natural park, and potential for a pond with a dam, with plans to grow produce and house patients and staff. A Chicago meeting next week will approve a definite site and incorporation under Ulinois law with $100000 capital.

Lena Montague Farm Globe Park S. W. Box Farm Blackwood Connnittes Montague General Committee Chicago Subcommittee On Wars and Means Ulnons Lee Boyer Waddams Grove Seise Pilson

Mrs Milner Taken to Globe Hospital in Critical Condition

Mrs Joseph Milner has lived with her daughter Mrs C Winton in Lancaster township for three months. She was taken to Globe hospital yesterday afternoon and is in critical condition. Mrs Clinton is also ill and confined to the same hospital.

Joseph Milner C. WW. Cinton Lancaster Town Globe Hospital Clinton

Mrs Austin's Pancakes Breakfast Idea

A cheerful note about Mrs Austin's Pancakes for breakfast. Ready in a little bite size portion.

Mrs Austin's Pancakes for Breakfast Ad

An upbeat note promotes Mrs Austin's Pancakes for breakfast claiming quick ready in four jiffies. The fragment suggests a cheerful local advertisement for a pancake offering.

Market Report from Chicago Oct 10 closing quotes

Closing quotations from the Union stock yards show cattle at 18 000 head with gains. beeves 3.7 to 7.26, cows and heifers 1.60 to 4.25, stockers 2.50 to 4.40. Hogs 1 000 slow but steady. sows 6.20 to 6.70, rough heavies 5.00 to 6.80, light 2.00 to 6.60. Sheep 25 000 strong at 5.55 to 4.5.

Chicago Union Stock Yards

Ford Woman Described as Suffering From Rheumatism

A fragment notes Mrs. A. W. Ford as a sufferer described as a wife or widow with rheumatism, reflecting a health notice style from the period.

Vano and Iufiling Offer Brief Comfort Claim

A short note suggests time with Vano and iufiling may improve mood. The fragment hints at personal reassurance and a sense of relief though details are unclear.

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