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Newspaper
Galena Tribune
Location
Galena, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1906
Page
2
An editorial in the Pekin Times condemns harsh treatment of slave girls in Chinese households. It cites a Shanghai case of a girl gagged and beaten for scarce food, and reports cries from a Canton Road house where a girl is daily struck with a rope, noting public attention may deter abuse without police complaint.
The article lists ornate royal titles from Burma and nearby regions. It notes the Ava king as regulator of the seasons and master of the sea, the Ar RacAn king as possessor of the white elephant and earrings, and the Monomtopa king as lord of sun and moon and a famed magician and thief.
Albany Times Union notes that persistent effort and self belief beat discouragement. It warns the average person gives up too easily and the will is dethroned when one thinks poorly of self. The quote emphasizes that mindset shapes action and outcomes across ages.
A renowned young college woman offers criticism classes for affluent but uneducated patrons. She reviews books plays operas and arts while encouraging extensive note taking. Her instruction enhances patrons' conversation. charges are twenty dollars for twenty five lectures or one dollar per hour for private lessons per Myerson's American Family Magazine.
Public Opinion suggests philanthropists fund a "hospital of affairs" to assist individuals in financial difficulty, paralleling support for hospitals. The concept envisions an institution offering practical aid to navigate awkward periods, highlighting moral duty and organized charity.
Frank Steunenberg ex governor of Idaho was killed at his Caldwell home by a dynamite mine placed at the gate. Investigators report the blast likely used two charges triggered by a wire as he turned to enter. The attack is linked to the Coeur d Alene dynamiters era and triggered a statewide manhunt with possible federal help and a heavy reward.
Officers in Caldwell question three men tied to a blast that killed Governor Steunenberg era. A miner named Hogan, a traveler calling himself Smith, and a Russian also using Smith as an alias are suspected. Evidence points to nitro glycerine as the explosive, found with a tin zinc case and a muzzle loader nipple trigger. Governor Gooding notes the act tied to the Coeur d Alene riots and warns of prior threatening letters.
Steunenberg served as Idaho governor from 1897 to 1% and had been in the state since 1887. He left a wife and three children. In May 1899 the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining Company concentrator at Wardner blew up with dynamite, blamed on Coeur d Alene union miners. Martial law was declared in Shoshone County with U S troops aiding governance for nearly a year. A $10,000 reward was offered for the murderers and the sheriff aided in the search.
New York Jan 1 sensational reports claim Charles T Yerkes hid a double life, sought divorce, and kept his wife a prisoner. He allegedly funded a mistress palace near his home, left her a large fortune, and bequeathed his art collection to New York City as a perpetual free gallery worth about 5 million dollars.
A Chicago dispatch reviews 1905 statistics including export imports and total foreign trade of 3.775 billion, rail revenue up 177 million, and charity gifts totaling 104.558 thousand. It notes 1905 homicides at 0,212 and lynching victims 66, with 135 executions. Reports Dougherty thefts near 1 million, a Stickley firm bank burglary of 1.4 thousand, a Venice Illinois fire at 50 thousand loss, and a barbecued possum feast in Car ial.
Presidents and other high railroad officials joined 400 attendees at the twenty ninth annual dinner of Chicago division No 1, Order of Railway Conductors, in the Masonic Temple. Read letters of regret from Roosevelt Fairbanks Hill and others, highlighting cooperation and harmony between employers and employees.
Executive council approves creation of a permanent immigration department. Pope Pigs meets privately with Rev Henry Joseph Richter bishop of Grand Rapids Michigan. First snow of the season falls at Dallas Texas. Shipbuilding plant in Tay City Michigan burns causing 250000 in losses. Chariton post office and six blocks destroyed, losses around 100000. UK revenue for April to December 2005 totals 481738000. Heavy snow storms hit central western Kansas and Oklahoma. Havana customs take in 400000 in six months, up 17 percent from year prior. Battle Creek mill hosts banquet for 600, aspiring philanthropists.
Publication notice in Jo Daviess County Court announces Josepha Schnerre as administratrix of Martin Munchrath estate seeks court order to sell specific Galena real estate lots to pay debts. Defendants Louisa Steveken Elizabeth Bensen Mary Mann Kate Pahalo Lucy Eggert Carrie Howard Stella Vancer William Jutten Hubert Manchrath Christina Zuhlke Antonnetta Zuhlke Max Zublke Maury Weed Ida Maguire Frederick Manchrath Albert Coltman Carrie Feld Charles Coltman Carrie Schultz Ellen Schultz Mary Schultz Louis Schultz Agnes Schultz Albert Nolland warned to appear Jan 1906 or risk decree.
Administrator D B Brewert announces filing for the estate of Donish Wolenet in Jo Daviess County Illinois. He will appear at the February term in Galena Court House for claims adjustment. Creditors must attend. debtors should pay promptly. Dated December 2, 1905.
The undersigned appointed Administrator of the estate of Frank Casserly, deceased, of Jo Daviess County Illinois, will appear at the County Court in Galena during the February Term on the first Monday in February to hear claims. All creditors must present claims. debtors must immediate pay. Dated November 20, 1905. Peter Casserly, Administrator.
Court orders the sale of Catherine Dormer real estate in Galena Illinois by conservator Marky Marvield on December 7 1905 at 10 o clock AM at the courthouse front door. Property includes lots 68 67 and 66 with described boundaries between Franklin Elk and West streets. Sale cash to the court and conducted by Hopson and Cammenn attorneys.
State of Illinois to Daviess County guardian J J Nierling seeks sale of Lot 14 50 feet Broadway to Branch Street Galena River area Galena Illinois January 24 1906 at 10 am at courthouse front door Davie ss court terms cash guardians attorney Hodson Campbell announce public vendue of minor grant nierling real estate held by court for sale
Latest Style Best Quality and low est prices headline Strohmeyers Shoe Store fall and winter footwear collection just received. The store emphasizes affordable pricing and up to date styles to attract shoppers.
Mary Wachter executrix of the last will and testament of Heinrich Wachter deceased notifies all creditors to appear at the County Court of Jo Daviess at Galena on the March term to have debts and claims adjusted. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly. Dated December 21, 1905.
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