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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1906
Page
6
Mrs. Taha M. Davis was shot Friday afternoon while walking near Ambush street. Sheriff Harris declares murder likely, though others believe accident. Funeral held at the Baptist church for the 47 year old widow with floral tributes from close friends. Witnesses recall multiple shots but no one saw a shooter or identified direction.
On September 1 an eastbound Chicago and Alton train at about fifty miles per hour derailed eight miles north of Bloomington. A wheel failure on the engine caused the wreck. the engine and most cars left the track with no serious injuries and one rear car remained on the rails. Tracks were blocked until midnight. one passenger refused to give her name before leaving. A Chicago woman telephoned to delay a ceremony due to detention.
Proceedings against State's Attorney Richard S. Reaugh of Clay County began with dishoement accusations. Reaugh faced claims of offering to sell the opinion of the Illinois supreme court in the Puddleson will case. Assistant Attorney Creterab argued for the state and Attorney Chose Proof for Reaugh.
Bloomington Th Sep 4 notes ex-vice president Severson writing a book. It details his experiences as a lawyer and mentions plans to include reflections on Lincoln and other notable figures from the 60s and 90s. The passage hints at potential publication this year and mentions likely dates.
Sept near Yellow Springs reveals Antioch College plans with Professor S. Bbass of the University of Chicago as a candidate for president. Trustees offer a salary of 3,000 per year. village officials set the stipend amid local expectations.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative as a non opiate cough syrup that removes the cold and soothes coughing. It claims to be the original laxative cough syrup and says it is sold by all druggists.
A local listing promotes a full line of school books including new editions and secondhand copies. The description notes titles by Brown and Dolimeyer.
A resident at Brown Dollimeyer’s outlines essential items needed for the new school term. The list includes notebooks, pencils, rulers, and backpacks, with emphasis on orderly packing and organization for students beginning classes.
An advertisement explains that dyspepsia causes nervousness and general ill health due to poor digestion. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic to strengthen digestion and blood, plus Pleasant Pellets for the liver and bowels. It claims the remedy cures indigestion biliousness and related stomach issues and highlights its honesty on the bottle wrapper.
The excerpt blends anecdotes on a British general’s reaction to a night attack, Roman legends of gold shod horses, and palmology notes. It recounts Lt Symons misjudging a minor rifle report, then shifts to ancient lore about gilded equine gear and finishes with claims about the Life Line on the foot indicating longevity and health implications.
Jules Simon recalled the moment he sought a concession on rarity from a foreign diplomat as President Grevy played billiards. Tie whispered Joe Crewe to lose, but Grevy pressed to win and relented only when the minister proved linguish.
Sweltering crowds in Paris enjoy an artificial rainstorm projected over a hotel courtyard. Guests watch from windows under a giant umbrella about twenty five feet in diameter as cooling mist and pipes create a breezy relief. The inventive setup draws notable attention at the Hotel management center court yard.
Vital Weakness and Prostration from overwork and other causes, Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28, in use over 40 years, the only successful remedy. $1 per vial or special package for serious cases $8. Sold by Druggists or sent prepaid by receipt of price Humphreys Mod Co William and John Sts LY.
In Goldfield Nevada on September 4 the bout between Joe Gans and Battling Nelson ended in the forty second round when Nelson foully struck Gans below the belt and then hit him squarely after the bell. Referee Siler disqualified Nelson, awarding the win to Gans amid near universal approval. Gates topped $15 000 with Nelson receiving 12500 and Gans 11000.
St Paul Sept 4 James Ti president of the Great Northern rail road warns that the United States will soon house and employ an additional 50 million people. He critiques public land allocation and grazing use, arguing only half of private land is tilled and national heritage is being wasted. He calls for prudent land use to avoid loss of fertility and treasury waste.
The report notes growing strain between Vartiena and Spain as Pope’s circle resists reforms. Jesuits and cardinals influence church policy while Vatican figures push a cautious approach to Alfonso's concordat. Police report from Chartent Belair documents ongoing disturbances and clouded skies.
A promotional notice extols Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a cure for digestive disorders and torpid liver. It claims the remedy cleanses and digests, offering energy for daily work and a money back guarantee, sold by druggists around $1.00.
September issue features two major domestic service proposals. A New York man seeks to bring skilled maids from Italy while Philip Verrill Mitchel outlines a traineeship placing immigrant workers with families. Minnie Maddern Fiske campaigns against cattle transport abuses with Elizabeth Howard Westward reporting in detail. A new Our Musical Club department presents Rupert Hughes on American musical conditions.
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