11 Oct 1905
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
1
Washington October 11 Special The civil service commission charged United States Circuit Judge Baker of Indiana with soliciting and accepting campaign contributions in the 1902 campaign They said the statute of limitation is the only defense that can be opposed to the charge
Péoria officials report N C Dougherty used the name A H Andrews & Co Chicago to forge checks and school scrip over three years. Grand jury testimony from H J Merle secretary surfaced this morning. Estimates place Doughertys total peculations at about $260 000 with 18000 realized in the process.
Omaha mayor bars three city council members from leaving the council chamber to preserve a quorum and push through an ordinance with Omaha Gas Company for illuminating gas. Special report from Omaha dated October 11.
Toledo October 11 Gould wins decisive victory over Ramsey for control of the Wabash road electing all six directors chosen by bond holders. Vote totals show Gould 228510 Ramsey 31840.
Judge Holden issued a restraining order preventing Hypographical Union No. 16 and its members from interfering with Chicago Typothetae employees and members. The action aims to maintain access to work and curb disturbances during the dispute.
Cleveland Oct 11 Special William Towns a rejected suitor stabbed to death pretty Mary King early today Towns was jailed after the fatal attack in Cleveland.
Philadelphia October 11 Special report says the New York National and Philadelphia American game was postponed due to wet grounds.
Curiaco October 11 special notes frost tonight with rising temperatures Thursday as Illinois fair conditions persist.
Jerold Reardon a machinist helper was struck in the eye by emery dust while grinding on an emery wheel at Illinois Central shops this morning. The incident reports no serious injury and no further details were provided.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for tiredness irritability and lack of appetite. Claims the product will make you well and keep you well priced at 85 cents for tea or tablets credits to Joseph Emmert as seller or contact.
In Freeport a saloon at 49 Galena Street faced license revocation after police exposed a theft ring linked to the Klocke outfit. Krooke, Butler, Kline, and Lane were arrested or bound over on larceny charges, with Lane later confessing. Mayor Dittmar warned further revocations if lawlessness continued, promising joint action with State's Attorney Burrell to revoke or recommend revocation of licenses.
Local brief items note Freeport camp of Modern Woodmen will meet tomorrow night. J B Eason and family return from Chicago. Chester C Wells leaves for Chicago and Cleveland for about a week. Conrad Froning becomes elevator boy at F A Read’s store. Bertha Weber resumes work at F A Gochnaur millinery. Lecture at F J Kunz home previously omitted will be printed tomorrow. Funeral of Dr Isaac H Fry held in Chicago with relatives in attendance. First M E church ladies host a reception Friday evening October 13 in church parlors 8 to 10. Woman Workers of First Presbyterian hold sociable tonight at 7 30 in church parlors with refreshments. United Workers of Second Presbyterian meet Friday at 8 at Misa Swanzey 260 Union St Tea served 5 30 to 7. Rev Neitz to speak at 7 on Japanese customs. he long lived in Japan.
Judge James H. Stearns of this city is reappointed by the Illinois supreme court as a member of the board of law examiners for a three year term. He has served three terms and is noted for high standards in examining candidates seeking admission to the Illinois bar.
Mr and Mrs R G Shumway of Polo issue cards for their fiftieth wedding anniversary to be marked on Tuesday Oct 17 Read they are prominent in northern Illinois affairs with Mrs Shumway a Methodist church missionary officer in Freeport district and Mr Shumway an officer of Lena Camp meeting association and a founder and vice president of the State Bank of Freeport
Mrs Ellen Farnum and children express heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and especially to the Hobart M Cable company employer for kindness during our bereavement.
An old time advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tree tonic as a best baby remedy. It claims it keeps children strong and healthy and asks readers to purchase for 85 cents from Joseph Emmert.
Geo B Turneagure lists piano tuner services and contact details for music stores. Includes telephone reference white pages 2-16tt and notes to place orders promptly.
Bishop Wilson and cabinet finished assigning pastors for the next conference year. Notable shifts occur in Chicago districts with Burling continuing Freeport duties and McKay Shields retaining Embury First M. E. roles. List of appointments covers Freeport, Joliet, Joliet District, and Dixon District with numerous pastors named and duties outlined.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.