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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1906

Page

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Production Stop Ordered as Oil Field Races to Expand

Ohio Oil Company general superintendent Casey announces production must halt until the new pipeline and storage tanks are ready. Field output is booming with wells delivering hundreds of barrels daily, forcing delayed construction and cautious planning while authorities subpoena Milwaukee Chicago Saint Paul road executives.

Casey TE iMillinan Ohio Oil Company Era Sacco Toree Soonen Martinsville

Brave deputy saves child from 75 foot ledge in Chicago

In Chicago on September 7, George Wise, deputy clerk of the circuit court, crawled along a narrow ledge on theMonadnock block to rescue 2 year old Margaret Keesey who had climbed from a window. Wise, watching hundreds on Dearborn street, carried the child back to safety after a perilous ascent.

Chicago Dearborn Street Monaduck Block Margaret Keesey George Wise Circuit Court Monadnock Block Evangeline M. Keesey

Fire devastates Derwent mill and adjacent plants in Rockford

A blaze at the Derwent mill and adjoining woodwork and paper facilities in Rockford cause extensive damage. The Derwent mill and engine rooms were nearly ruined with flames spreading to the woodwork plant and nearby paper mill. Estimated losses range from 20,000 to 25,000 dollars, possibly higher.

Rockford Artiett Grist Mall Derwent

Weather Good for Crops In Springffield Report

United States weather bureau notes a week of near normal temperatures and clear dry weather aiding crops. The period ended Monday with a cool start, minimums around 44 to 46 degrees in northern and central districts.

Springffield United States Weather Bureau Ysth

Danville Hotel Change In Ownership Stirs Local News

Danville reports that Orville WwW Cannon, son of the late WLTY Cannon and not a nephew of Speaker Cannon, has purchased the Aetna hotel, one of the state's largest outside Chicago. The deal involved Robert G. Watson of Verre Ebaaute Ind and the ASW Pfein by heirs, with stated consideration.

Danville, HL Orville Cannon Wlty. Cannon Speaker Cannon Aetna Hotel Chiceago Robert G. Watson Verre Ebaaute Ind ASW. Pfein

Park ride driver dies after surprise theft of five thousand

Sepa Crearo reports a park ride driver was found dead after a person he befriended hours earlier stole $5,000. A friend sought shelter at Rowland's home claiming illness. Rowland helped, caring for him for three weeks.

Crearo Toowland Dee Wroeson Traup Cmme Rowlsnd Tome Rowland Tool Tui

Noted West Central Pioneer Shot in Family Row

Pana Illinois Sept 7 Joseph ierr aged 70 shot his father Cassius Wer a well known businessman during a family dispute. Wer wounded fatally, condition critical. Elis sor is under arrest. Albert A Hurd fifty five a professor Knox county is cited as a witness. Eburd was father of SoS MbeChure, a private Wisher and noted educator in the West.

Pana Joseph Ierr Sid Cassius Wer Werr Elissor Knox Cotlege Peoria Albert A. Hurd Knox County Caleshure Bre Eburd Ielow Sos MbeChure West

Democrat Nominates Matthews for 14th District Seat

Rock Island Sept To David W Matthews has been nominated by the Democrats for representative From the fourteenth district.

Rock Island David W. Matthews Democrats

Hill Defies Subpoena From State Railroad Commission

St Paul reports President Hill defied the state railroad and warehouse commission by refusing to testify. The commission issued a subpoena last Saturday, served by Erick Olson, a complainant against the railroad, directing Hill to appear before the body in September.

Tastingsaug Chicaeo Milwaukee St. Paul Ira RB. Milly Alc Clausen Olsen THM Jsjamies Northern Vall Youd State Railroad and Warehouse Commission Hil Erick Olson

Alfonso and the Strikers in Bilbao Confrontation

In Bilbao Spain Sept T Mvtie Alfonso meets with strike committee, receives their memorial and listens to their grievances. He promises to forward the memorial to the proper ministry. The king regrets his constitutional position and the strikers are credited with their reception.

Bilbao Spain Mvtie Alfonso

Madrid Strained Ties Attract Spanish Press Attention

The Spanish press focuses on Speard Cle Vattean tensions as Liber newspapers condemn government indecision and delay, denouncing the concordat and delaying a law affecting religious associations.

Madrid Spe Ard Liber

River collision sinks steamer Nelson Mills near St Clair

Detroit reports a collision on the St Clair river below St Chain when the western Ter Milarnkee struck the steamer Nelson Mills. The Mills sank. Janes Barber of Port Sanilac, and Mays T Z Moore wife of the Mills' engineer, are drowned. A second wheelman on the Mills is missing.

Detroit Sept. T Nelson Mills St. Clair River St. Chain Janes Barber Port Sanilac Miacom Mails Mays T. Z. Moore

Warrant Issued for U S Marshal Over Polling Place Fight

Cincinnati police issued an arrest warrant for United States Marshal Vivian J. Fagin on a charge of assault with intent to kill. The warrant follows injuries suffered by Chas A McCarthy in a fight at a polling place in precinct Ey Pourth ward during the morning hours.

Cincinnati United States Vivian J. Fagin Chas. A. McCarthy McCarthy Ey Pourth Ward

Telegraphers Wages Advanced After Rail Conference

Philadelphia Sept 7 telegraphers and Pennsylvania Railroad officials reached an agreement raising wages for all telegraphers on the lines east of Pittsburgh. Delegates reported the conference settled terms improving pay amid ongoing labor discussions.

Philadelphia Pennsylvaania Railroad Pittsburg Evie

Forty Locomotives for Panama Bid Award

The isthming camp commission opened bids for forty locomotives with three bidders. Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia offered the lowest bid at 465 dollars each, totaling 458,600 dollars, securing the contract.

Panama Washington Sept. T Isthining Camp Commission Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia

Boat Load of Soldiers Capsizes in Budapest

During combined land and sea maneuvers in Constanta a battalion of chasseurs was capsized while being towed by a torpedo boat. Eleven privates and one officer drowned in the incident.

Budapest Constanta Opf Chasseurs Torpedo Dort

Was Only a Practical Joke

In Paris on September from St. Cloud the garden of Garand Puke D Paul Alexandrovich villa held a wooden box with a protruding fuse. Authorities investigated and found the box filled with sand, suggesting a prank rather than a real threat.

Paris Garand Paul Alexandrovich St. Cloud

Baseball Scores Tangle In Patchy Telegraph Copy

Scores from a September baseball card show varied results across leagues and associations. Notable showings include St Louis beating Cincinnati, Columbus and Indianapolis trading sixes, Minneapolis routing Kansas City, and Denver defeating Omaha. Other lines are garbled with team names and places unreadable.

Unclear political clash over Cannon and Littlefield rally

In Te wiston Maine Sept 7 speakers dispute Representative Littlefield’s reelection and Theodore Roosevelt prospects. Cannon claims he intervened for Littlefield’s welfare while Gompers campaigns against him, denouncing personal tactics and defending his federation’s stance amid partisan tension.

Roosevelt Asare Cannon Littefield Woo Brynin Cutan Kopel Littlefield Canuver Chinen At Tocanews- Perper Gompers Tewiston Compers Federation of Labor Representative Tuttlefield New York American Federation of Larbor Cary Gampers

Scion of the Astors Nominee for Lieutenant Governor

The World reports Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, grandson of William Astor, as the Independence League’s candidate for lieutenant governor, to run with Dr. Hirast on the ticket next Tuesday. Other contenders include N. W. Puller of Jefferson County and William K. Mackey of Duffate. Reuben Lyon of Bath is named as a potential backing figure. The piece notes Chanler as leading among four candidates.

New York Sept. T Lewis Stuyvesmiar Chan Lew Oa Willieb. Astop Will Independence League Adr. Hiearst oMr Chanter N. W. Puller Jefferson County Orange Willian K. Mackey Duffate Lyona Bath Oakland Cath Indepenence Lenere California Dhewgne Latedon Gistriel Attorneys Sag Pinneisco

Bryan Takes A Short Rest In New York State

Fragmented wartime style dispatch describes Bryan and family pausing in their Pairview home after a lengthy week in New York. Mrs. Bryan thanks the country for support as Bryan plans a speech at the fate grounds and later addresses a Pairview crowd in the evening. Mention of California Governor race and party dynamics noted amid broader political chatter.

Lincoln Nel New York Magant Mars Williiai Ob Bryan Pairview Dewi Dryan Quad City Brviin Sepp Bawa

De Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Digestive Relief

An old advertisement touts De Caldwells Syrup Pepsin as a curative laxative tonic for digestive and liver health. It claims to cleanse, digest, stimulate, and cure with specific power over the digestive brain and torpid liver, sold by druggists at ten cents and one dollar, with money back if it fails.

de. Caldwell Ote

Balloon fall at county fair claims jumper Jerry Turner

At the Jefferson county fair in Oskaloosa Kansas a crowd of about 2,000 watched Jerry Turner, 26, a Japanese aerialist, plunge 260 feet from a trapeze attached to a parachute balloon and die instantly. The balloon rose to several thousand feet as another performer below swung on a trapeze.

Oskaloosa Kan Jeferson Couity Jerry Turner Tore Wm Employe Nausas City Purener

Collapse of a Factory at Riyria Details Casualties and Causes

Sept 7 Riyria reports the Gar fer factory collapse left two dead two fatally injured five seriously injured and several others slightly hurt. Dead: Mo Spinneland Pick Michael Bojohn Robert Knowles. Seriously injured: A Spine Michael Sebastian T. Bo foe's M. Reloese and TB. Pelaga. Cause cited false-work set before cement hardened, workers removing supports when structure failed.

Riyria Viestims Garfer Dea Mo Spinneland Pick M Michael Bojohn Robert Knowles Michael Sebastian T. Bofoe M. Reloese TB. Pelaga Tien

Unclear fragment from Norfolk report on Turner scene

Fragmentary text from Norfolk Victoria mentions a scene involving Turner and a patient, with references to crated items and typewriters. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or names to establish a clear news item.

Norfolk Vic Robert Tuescene Turner

Street Car Situation Normal

Street car service continues despite disruptions as traffic delays persist with an outlook that the situation may worsen before officials implement foreseen remedies.

Stresc Itrevion

Theptingten Wy Van Tragic Death After Altercation

In a fatal incident a man killed himself after a clash with another and blows occurred during the confrontation. Police said the event happened in the vicinity of an unnamed street, with the victim pronounced dead at the scene. Further details were not released.

Wil- Tian

Oyster Day In New York Sparks Forest Recovery Plan

Daybreak report notes TMi and Mrs Nietoteas Lomeworth Dave arriving for Oyster Day celebrations in New York. They plan to rest and recover for several days at a forested retreat, with officials pledging support for local conservation efforts.

N.Y Tmi Nietoteas Lomeworth Dave Vhey

Jefferson City Sept Governor Polk Voice Report

Report from Jefferson City Missouri in September notes Governor Polk facing a constrained response plan. The brief mentions lack of public access to certain discussions and limited vocal commentary from officials amid ongoing state events.

Outline of News Pacts and Global Notes

Fragmented report outlines cables to Peru and Colon trade, U.S. exports, and a British trades congress. Mentioned are a fire destroyed Parahes house, a New York Westside incident, a quarterly dividend, and President Fairbanks with his son. Also references to a new date institution and signatures of college officials re shelling.

Peru Colon United States Isipans Milton Pains DP Seliwath Charles Moxweiwah Riverside Urive New York Euty Mata

Kodol for Dyspepsia Aids Digestion In Hurry Life

In busy times courtesy fades and small errors cause losses. A quick remedy relieves minor ills from hurried meals by aiding digestion. Kodol for Dyspepsia digests what you eat and restores stomach balance. Sold by all druggists.

Daily Journal Delivery Pricing Declared

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents per week.

Rebels Hope for Peace As Hostilities Pause In Cuba

In Cienfuegos a government detachment clashed near Camarones with insurgents led by Cruzivan. Casualties were reported as heavy in the ensuing fighting. Peace talks occupy leaders in Havana with Liberals demanding concessions such as reinstatement of deposed officials and recognition of rebel factions. Intervention by the United States is viewed by merchants as key to a durable settlement.

Havana Ion Generab Menoend Ele Ined Semai Pinar del Rio Mencent Ttalmo Ane Mendes Capote Tlavana United States Tramkiv Gilso

Governments Plight Report From Santa Clara Front

Government dispatches recount clashes in Santa Clara and nearby districts. Colonel Vaiulle’s troops pursue insurgents near Paloniva, later reinforced attackers retreat to Tartabadl where Captain Mirato’s forces strike, many insurgents killed or wounded. Rural guards suffer casualties. hills south of Santiago de las Vessus see fighting, Medratoguarids reported killed. Dispatches mention Valomdb deaths, forged remains, and a raid near Cartasi. A separate note describes insurgent activity from Santiniga into Ebavidia, with horses and armaments seized. A suspension of hostilities in Santa Choa region appears to avert broader engagement as Croneral Cpuz Haindradge’s forces inch toward each other. London. Sept 1. Captain Bow of the Confederate cruiser Dab is freed in Liverpool after wartime service.

Pigneran Pebeada Santiago de Das Vessus Dtaohs Velomdb Dadev Cartasi Santiniga Santa Choa Crone

Dyspeptic distress urged to use Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin

Critically ill from disturbed digestive functions, dizziness, heartburn, wind, loss of appetite, nausea, colic, constipation urged to try Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It may ward off a dangerous sickness and will likely relieve distressing dyspeptic symptoms. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00. money back if it fails.

Fourteenth National Irrigation Congress Concludes in Boise

The Boise meeting closes after electing Governor George Chamberlain as president and deciding to hold the next congress in Sacramento. Debates center on a demand for a hundred million dollar irrigation bond issue, with the minority report defeated. Rep Reeder cites Cannon. Senator Dubois credits Roosevelt for the Reclamation Act passage.

Boise Ida Fourteenth National Irrigation Congress Sacramento Cal George BE. Chamberlain Oregon Cxime Committee On National Congress Reeder Kansas Cannon Congress Dubois Idaho Roosevelt

Kier Hardie Warns Liberals at Liverpool Meeting

Kier Hardie, Labour member, warned the Liberal party in Liverpool that reform requires cooperative fraternity and socialist-inspired change. He declared only by adopting socialist platforms can the Liberals retain their existence amid ongoing economic strife.

Kier Hardie Liverpool Liberal Party

Dynamite Blast Kills Two in Alabama House

A dynamite blast in Republic Alabama caused by 2 fire killed R Bell a miner and Mrs Bell injuring two Bells and several others. The explosion involved 3 cases of dynamite and 225 pounds of Mack powder. Names listed include Wes Botpombee Mores Tot oombe Turners and Lily Bell among the injured as authorities learn more details.

Armingham Ala Republic R. Bell

Stensland To Be Returned To United States

Washington reports the sultan of Marocco consents to extradite the Chicago bank wrecker Stenshind, with transport arrangements to be made in a few days. In La Pisaessea Mrs Gans and brother-in-law Bob Turner have arrived, and Gans plans to rest before a ten week stint in the east with Britt receiving the next opportunity.

Stensland Washington Sultan Marocco Stenshind Chicago United States la Pisaessea Gans Bob Turner East Grane Britt

Market Quotations From Chicago and East Buffalo

Chicago market notes show wheat and corn prices steady to mixed with bids near yesterday. Cattle and hogs receipts and quotes indicate solid demand. spring wheat and oats weak, while lambs and sheep show firm prices. East Buffalo reports higher market for hogs and lambs with steady cattle ranges.

Chicago Tollowine Prade Clase Pitt Wah MT — Bari Tolpa Tyey Stimlard Elias Prairie Sree East Buffalo Bustillo N.Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission SOO

Bathing and mild laxatives promote health

An old notice extols cleansing the outside of the body and the bowels with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. The pills are described as pleasant and non g ri p ing and are sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Notice of Market Hours This Sunday Morning

During the hot weather I will be at my market Sunday mornings from 7 to 10 o'clock. 8-232w os oA BF. Lich TENBERGER.

Lich Tenberger

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