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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1905

Page

5

Opening Uintah Indian Reservation to Settlement in Utah

The Uintah reservation opens today covering two million four hundred twenty five thousand acres of fertile land in Utah north of the Denver and Rio Grande path. Vernal acts as the outfitting point as settlement begins under allotment terms giving each family head ninety acres plus forty per dependent, totaling 800,000 acres for Native allotments. The region features river irrigation, water power potential, temperate climate, and plateaus rising from Green River toward Wasatch County.

Salt Lake City Sept. A Uintah Vernal

Protect Italian Consul Naselli Faces Libel Inquiry

The State Department asks Pennsylvania officials to direct an Philadelphia district attorney inquiry into alleged criminal libel against Italian consul Count Naselli. Philadelphia newspapers in Italian are accused of persistent slander. Police protection has been granted to Naselli.

Washington, D. C State Department Government of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Count Nagelli Naselli Ronca Rome Count Naselli Pribeneni

Protective bill for secret fraternities takes effect

Albany Sept 1 special report the new law shields secret fraternal orders from outsiders using their degrees signs or advances by false pretenses. It amends the penal code to punish false applications or extorted money or property with up to three years imprisonment or fines equal to value seized. Governor Higgins signed the act.

Albany N. Y Santee Grand Lodge of the Order Higgins

Weather and local goods notes from Chicago forecast

Weather forecast for Chicago on September 1 expects showers and cooler tonight. Saturday will be fair and cooler with possible showers in the southeast. Fred Tempel returns from Rockford with three carloads of furniture. Choice Flour priced at $1.135 per sack. another carload received at the same low price. Martin Serf guarantees customer satisfaction or refunds.

Chicago Fred Tempel Rockford Martin

Heating Plant Franchise Extended to 1906 in Freeport

The Freeport city council extended the time for the proposed public heating and power plant to begin operation to November 1, 1906, despite a three to five vote against the extension. Promoter O T Smith and supporters push for timely construction, tying success to the interurban line to Dixon. Mayor and aldermen prepared for Labor Day parade participation.

Freeport Imayor O. ‘T. Smith T18 Lonergan Waterstrandt McGovern Harden Aye —Gibler Dorman Brokhausen Nay—Harrington Steffen Bausher QO. T. Smith Smith Owen T. Smith Dixon

Four Men Dead In McKeesport Fly Wheel Blast

Four men were killed and another missing after a fly wheel burst at the National Tube Company in McKeesport Pennsylvania. Three others were seriously injured in the explosion with safety measures under investigation.

McKeesport Pittsburg National Tube Company

Market Report From Chicago Wheat to Hogs Prices

Closing quotations show September wheat at 1.4, corn 4id, oats 26 4-54. Pork 12.42, lard 6.95, ribs 6.50. Cattle 2,500 steady with Good to prime at 1.50 to 5.50, hogs 14,000 down 10, mixed butchers 5.65 to 6.20, light 6 to 4. Sheep 6,000 steady around 4.5 to 5.40. Also a note of a regular education meeting at 7:30 this evening.

Chicago Union

Soon Complete Treaty Test to Tokyo and St Petersburg

Portsmouth reports the peace treaty text will be ready by tomorrow night or Sunday and cabled to Tokyo and St Petersburg for approval. Officials Witte and Omura expect to finalize authority to sign by Tuesday or Wednesday, with ratifications a formality after signatures. An armistice takes effect once the treaty is signed. Japan delayed earlier to agree to terms.

Tokio St.Petersburg Portsmouth St. Petersburg Witte Omura Fredefva Japan

Express From London to Cromer Crashes at Witham Platform

Ten people are killed and many injured when a Great Eastern line train from London to Cromer crashes into Witham station platform. Six of the dead are women. Gas meters ignite and burn wreckage as bodies are removed amid the fire.

London Cromer Witham England Craihway Mehy Great Eastern Railway

STOP TO AMERICAN BOYCOTT Imperial Edict Issued

Oyster Bay September 1 Special China has placed the boycott of American products under the imperial ban An edict issued by the government commands viceroys and governors to suppress the boycott and holds them strictly responsible The state department in Washington received a cablegram from Minister Rockhill at Pekin with the summary of the edict and forwarded it to the president.

Oyster Bay China State Department Washington Rockhill Pekin

Royal Arcanum Session Endorses Revised Rates

The supreme council of Royal Arcanum met in Put-in-Bay and kept details secret. Protests from members were continued while Edwin Hebden of Baltimore urged option A of the new table rates to have attained age clauses removed, a proposal broadly endorsed for operative use.

Supreme Council Royal Arcanum Edwin Hebden Baltimore

New Hampshire Invites Roosevelt to Peace Envoys Banquet

President Roosevelt received an invitation from New Hampshire to attend a state banquet honoring the peace envoys of Russia and Japan. The event underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts as New Hampshire extends senior-level hospitality to the delegates.

New Hampshire Roosevelt Oyster Bay Russia Japan

MobKills Black Man Near Leake Plantation

Rosetta Mississippi September 1 Special word reaches here that a Black man named Hees has been fatally harmed by a mob near Leake Plantation. The man was charged with an attempted crime against a white girl, according to local reports.

Rosetta, Miss Hees Leake Plantation

Knights of Honor Raise Rates Change in Assessments

Boston September first special report says the Knights of Honor adopt a radical change effective today. Elder members face an assessment increase from 5 to 15, while younger members keep current rates. The move mirrors Royal Arcania policy and may trigger elder member protests.

Boston Mass Knights of Honor United States

Caluinet School and Club House Burned in Michigan

Fire today destroyed the Caluinet High school and the Mis cowacbik club house, causing an estimated loss of 300,000. Damaged building plans and local officials assess the blaze as a major community blow in Caluinet, Michigan.

Caluinet, Mich Caluinet High School Miscowacbik Club

Sweet Marie Wins at Narragansett Park Race

Narragansett Park on September 1 reported Sweet Marie winning the match race against Tiverton in straight heats. The best time noted was 2 06 1, with Sweet Marie dominating the event.

Narragansett Park Bes’tween Tiverton Sweet Marie Sweet Matis

Cholera Claim in Prussia Reported in West Prussia

Berlin reports two deaths and nine new cholera cases in West Prussia today. Special dispatch notes the outbreak as authorities monitor the situation and urge caution amid rising illness in the region.

Prussia Berlin West Prussia

First Yellow Fever Death in Pensacola

The first yellow fever death occurred this morning in Pensacola Florida. The report notes the fever’s arrival and local impact. Also listed are prices for Fancy Chickasaw plains and Crawford peaches at one dollar per bushel, attributed to F A Schutz.

Pensacola Fla Fancy Chickasaw Plains F. A. Schutz

International Medical Company Formed In Freeport

Private notices report a new medicine company to be formed in Freeport. The International Medical Company will be incorporated with 1200 shares at 40 dollars each, totaling 60000 dollars in capital. Incorporators include Douglas Pattison Fr Wonthe and Miss Vera Dietrich. factory location not announced.

Springford Freeport International Medical Company Douglas Pattison Wonthe Vera Deitrich F.C. Wenthe Wenthe

Baileyville Farmer James Van Lok Dies at 1 A.M.

James Van Lok retired farmer of Baileyville died last night at 1 o'clock of throat cancer after four months illness. Born in Neermore Ostfriesiaal, Germany, he came to America in 1868 to farm in Florence township. Survived by wife and four daughters. Funeral Monday at 11 led by Rev. Drewel of the German Baptist Church Baileyville, interment Scott's Cemetery. Familie attendance noted by S. W. Spencer party at Eagle Point. The gathering at Miss Clarinda Care's home drew about 180 attendees.

James van Lok Baileyville Neermore Ostfriesiaal Germany America Florence Township van Loh Acphington Ta Akholl Debur Pookes Greenfield

Opening Day at Allington Art Galleries

Florence Allington will open an art gallery at the corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets in the Ly K Best building over Matter dental parlors. The event runs Monday to Friday with year round visitors and rotating talent. the gallery will exhibit photography to oil portraits and continues Miss Allington’s photography work. It features home talent and foreign art from Freeport Chicago New York Boston and beyond, highlighting an effort to bring notable artists to the city.

Florence Allington Stephenson and Chicago Streets Ly K. Best Miss Allington Freeport Chiougo New York Boston

Rogers Plated Flatware: Large Assortment Now Available

A large assortment of the famous Rogers plated flatware has just been received and is ready for inspection. This selection invites buyers to view the new offerings in metalware crafted for durability and style.

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