23 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
1
Chicago Ott 23 Special counsel for the packers under indictment charged with legal conspiracy filed pleas contending that testimony compelled before the secretary of commerce and labor was used by the district attorney to obtain the indictment and asking for its dismissal.
Tokio reports a smooth naval review with 430 warships including Russian vessels in six lines. Emperor and Admiral Togo presided as ships from Russia and Japan mingled in the spectacle.
President Roosevelt arrived in Montgomery Alabama at 11 10 am on schedule The train pulled in on time and he delivered a brief greeting from the rear platform of his car as the crowd cheered vigorously indicating strong support during the stop in the state capital on October 23 special report.
The steamship Siberia was sighted fourteen miles out this morning in San Francisco. Miss Alice Roosevelt and E. H. Harriman are expected to land at noon.
Jefferson City, Oct 23. Governor Folk's mansion sustained about 5000 dollars in damage from a morning fire. The governor his wife and guests escaped to a nearby hotel, no injuries reported.
A special report from Kharkov, Russia notes a general strike on all railroads breaking out today. The action involves workers across networks, disrupting traffic and signaling tensions in October 1993. Local authorities monitor the situation as workers push for demands.
Jerry Simpson died this morning in Wichita Kansas. The report notes his passing as a notable event from the city. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Chicago weather bulletin reports fair conditions tonight with a cooler swing expected especially in the extreme north by Tuesday. A special dispatch notes a cool spell moving in from the north, with temperatures dipping as the week begins.
Supervisor William Milner, eminent commander of Freeport Commandery, travels to Chicago for the Grand Commandery Knights Templar meeting. Chas F Knecht, high priest of Freeport Chapter Royal Arch Masons, will also attend. Freeport Chapter has strong statewide standing, credited to Knecht’s lodge enthusiasm.
Charles Rows stepson of Mr and Mrs Gedsé Tong residing in the Arcade addition is ill with diphtheria.
Gustav Sticker sold part of lot 10 block 2 Waterman Hyde addition to Martha Reebe for 1600 dollars.
Maude Lincoln Timms, 1880 birth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Timms, died after ingesting carbolic acid at her sister Mrs. John Kleckner's Kent township home. An inquest found she was melancholy and likely temporarily insane, with relatives noting two years of poor health and odd behavior. Jury verdict: death from self-inflicted poison at 3 pm, 4:25 pm burial arrangements to follow.
The remains from the home of Mr and Mrs Joh Kleckner in Kent township were interred in the Dunkard cemetery.
Archie McDougall bridge foreman for Duchols Central, severely injured two months ago in the west yards by an explosion, has recovered enough to resume his old position next Saturday. His life was despaired of, but skilled nursing and treatment saved him. His right eye was destroyed and most fingers on one hand were badly lacerated. He praises St Francis hospital and its sisters for care and Dr J F Fair and Dr W Rideout for services and an artificial eye.
Freeport residents protest indiscriminate gunfire after weeks of vandalism and broken windows. F W Borgmeier, a grocery owner, reports a robin killed in the ward and warns of prosecution under state law fining five dollars per bird. Humane Society and local institutions provided the law to curb ignorance.
Henry B. Kuhlemeier a well known Pearl City area farmer and brother of Herman Kuhlemeier died of heart disease shortly after midnight on Sunday He was born July 11 1841 in Leppe Detmold Germany and came to America as a child He resided on a Pearl City farm for many years and was deemed an upright citizen He is survived by his wife and several children.
Mrs Christian Dreyer of Clinton Street slipped on a short stair and fractured her elbow last Saturday afternoon. She was descending steps when she misstepped and fell onto her right side.
The Senate European hotel opened this morning at the corner of Stephenson and Liberty streets. It features modern appointments and inviting rooms and restaurant spaces designed to attract guests.
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in their castle hall this evening to perform second degree work. All knights are invited to attend.
Tired out, worn out woman can not sleep eat or work seems as if she would fly to pieces Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes strong nerves and rich red blood 35 cents Tea or Tablets Joseph Emmert Globe Home garrison will give a card party tonight at K G hall Public is cordially invited Cards at 8 30 sharp Fine souvenirs Admission 10 cents
Dr Figg plans marriage to Miss Ethel Brubaker on Wednesday. He arrived from Indianapolis this Sunday.
Notice to residents on north Cherry and Cottonwood streets that sewer gas or water connections will be attended to at once. William Agcher reports the action. October 28, 1921.
Local guide promotes Alry pancake flour as a fast breakfast option in Austin, highlighting its ease and versatility for busy mornings. The note cites the brand name and a date hint of 10-19 without additional details.
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Joseph Price, a known town character, confessed to five officers this morning that he staged the recent saloon burglaries. He admitted entering William Root’s saloon at about 2 o'clock, stealing three bottles of wine, and being the mastermind behind ongoing saloon thefts. Root and wife notified police. Price was captured after a pursuit, later found to have five bottles with Koch’s labels, two intact. Price’s wife previously confined him to the black island.
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