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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports threats of much colder conditions with showers northeast turning to flurries. Tonight brings a cold wave, except extreme northeast, with Thursday fair. Wisconsin sees rain turning to a clear afternoon, then partly cloudy and much colder tonight, with a westward cold wave.
Associated Press reports 250000 bituminous miners idle due to stalled wage talks. Central Pennsylvania and Indiana mines operate while Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa and Trans Miss. districts quit. Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas miners plan to return tomorrow pending settlement. Illinois mines closed awaiting agreement.
Charges against Chancellor Day of Syracuse University were ruled out by Bishop Moore at the opening of the New York Methodist Episcopal conference. The bishop dismissed the complaint as an attack on free speech and press, underscoring concerns over academic freedom.
At the international headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America on April 1 Vice President Thomas L. Lewis of Ohio became president succeeding John Mitchell. W D Ryan of Illinois became vice president and J P White of Iowa replaced Congressman W B Wilson as secretary treasurer.
In Crookston Minnesota a foot of snow drifts the Red River valley with trains late and travel slowed. In Lexington Kentucky the worst flood in years drives families from homes as landslides delay traffic across central and eastern areas.
Delegates arriving for the St Louis populist convention signal a slim chance of taking a stand against prohibition. The issue will be considered by resolutions committees and could surface on the floor in debate.
The Majestic shows a comedy about a tramp who, by accident, possession of letters of introduction for an English noble. He pretends to be the real lord, creating ludicrous situations. The film title is A Lord for a Day and the plot hinges on the tramp taking full advantage of the setup.
This ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach. Mentions H. J. Moogk and Wnt FL Jungkuna.
In the People vs John McDaniel, jurors are being seated as examinations of witnesses proceed. Prosecutor Burrell outlines the indictment of thirty-two counts alleging unlawful dynamite procurement and placement at the Basswood school. Archie Small, McDaniel’s nephew, testifies to carrying the dynamite into the school. The trial may finish by week’s end with about ninety witnesses overall.
Chicago on April 1 closes May wheat 92 5, May corn 66, May oats 53, May pork 81 holding 72, May lard 470, May ribs 7.32-35. Union stock yards quotes: Cattle 18,000 steady to 10 lower, cows 200-6, 10, stockers 3.20-8.30, hogs 27,000 steady to 5 higher, light 5.90-6.35, mixed 5.90-6.40, heavy 5.90-6.35, rough 0.89-3.60, bulk sales 2000 at 6.30, sheep 15,000 weak to 10 lower at 6.75-6.90.
Hirai O Skinner transfers 24 acres in section 1 Buckeye to George D Kiem for 2400 dollars. The deed records a land sale between named individuals, specifying location Buckeye and price.
Zinc shingle nails marketed as durable and long lasting. Manufactured by W. H. Maze & Co. in Peru and Ulingis.
Notice from the Freeport township highway commissioners of a special meeting on Thursday evening April 2 at 7 30 at the office of BK B Mitchell chaired by Carl Richter.
Henry H. Mynard a longtime Stephenson county resident and member of the First Methodist church died at his home in Freeport at 8 o clock aged over 85. Born November 3 1822 in Greene County New York he moved west at seven and later farmed in Ridott before retiring to Freeport thirty three years ago. He married Caroline Cool March 13 1845. Survived by two adopted children Floyd J. Mynard and Zell Mynard. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from 186 Union Street with Rev C W McCaskill officiating burial Oakland cemetery pallbearers Paul Lickenbach J W Stocks C F E Brubaker Dr E H Place J W Sanderson and A M Hoover.
Mrs. Mary Lichtenberger, 1838 birth, widow of George Lichtenberger, died at noon at her Union and Williams Streets home after a stroke. Born in Onondaga County New York, she moved to Freeport in 1857 and married in 1859. Survived by husband, three daughters and one son. Funeral planned from Union Street home then St Joseph's Church, with interment at German Catholic cemetery. Also funeral of Charley Green noted, with pall bearers and procession details.
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