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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
1
The Associated Press reports from Chicago on April 1 a partly cloudy pattern with possible threats tonight or Friday. Warmer conditions are expected in the north central regions. Wisconsin and Iowa show partly cloudy skies with increasing heat tonight and Friday.
The Zeppelin airship with the count aboard drifts helplessly as winds rise, unresponsive to attempts at landing. Soldiers chase the drifting craft in automobiles across the countryside. Dingolfing reports a safe landing at 3 PM after eleven hours aloft.
Speaker Cannon declined to set a timetable for a Payne tariff vote saying only God knows when action will come. He emphasized no vote until due deliberation is provided. Republican plan to close general debate was abandoned and attendance barely rose as the House resumed consideration of the bill.
The sixty fifth joint ballot for senator reports Hopkins 67 Foss 14 Shurtleff 18 Stringer 31 Mason 2 Lowden 1 McKinley 1 Sherman 2 Alderman John Powers 27 Deneen 1 A F Evans 1. A vote for Deneen came from Walter Lantz. Next ballot due Wednesday. quorum to be broken tomorrow.
The French oil tanker Jules Henery exploded at sea between Philadelphia and Cotte. Twelve crew members were killed and many others wounded. Authorities and port officials reported the blast and ongoing salvage and investigation efforts. The incident marks a deadly disaster in transatlantic maritime trade with inquiries into cause and safety procedures underway.
Chicago, April 1. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul officials announce the completion of the extension line from the Missouri River to Seattle, the last rail laid near Missoula. The project connects major western hubs, expanding rail service and trade routes across the region.
London on April 1 officials reduced the Bank of England discount rate from 3 to 2 1/2 percent. The move comes amid a steady influx of gold from various sources, notably from America, easing monetary pressure.
Pierce Oklahoma April 1 Craz Snake is still at large but Col Hott man is confident the Indian chief will aoon surrender.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont writes that Dr King’s New Life Pills have been a trusted family medicine for years. He claims they treat chills constipation biliousness and sick headaches and are worth 25 cents. Jos Emmert.
Readers are invited to SUMMER'S for a hat fitting promotion offering precise sizes at the same price as ordinary hats. The ad touts individually measured dimensions and a tailored fit for each shopper, urging customers to visit for a personalized service.
For Sale cheap gas range two large rugs dining table commode wash stand and other small articles Eng 18 Stearns St or Phone Brack 028 3 30d1w
A long lettered dispute alleges W T Rawleigh helped Charles Ludolph, a crippled former craftsman, by providing factory work and support for thirteen years. It explains why the company shifted from wooden to lighter metal fibre sample cases, ending Ludolph’s role. The piece argues personal attacks harm the Republican mayoral ticket and notes Ludolph’s claims as ungrounded.
J A Marvin known as the Psycho Magnetic Healer is again in the city at Clifton Hill, offering treatment for chronic diseases with emphasis on stomach, lung, bronchial, nervous ailments, deafness, asthma, and goiter. Free diagnosis and consultation in room 18 and parlor.
A large retest or art teat scarved in Beautiful Veils at SUMMER'S Mullrgery Store on Stephenson Street. The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any part of the city for a week.
The Citizens' Commercial association delays its regular meeting to Thursday evening because of a conflicting Y M C A business dinner. Topics include freighting gardeners in Freeport with leased land, prize schemes for best garden and overall appearance, and discussions on the Cedarville interurban road. Charles Stevens will speak on open air concerts, with Mr. Bloodgood addressing railway fright rating and classification.
Humane Agent Bru baker received word that Tommy Ryan, a twenty year old adopted from a Chicago orphanage by John McLain ten years ago, had been hanging around with no support. McLain admitted turning him out and was advised to take him home and drop him in Freeport. Ryan was then taken to Silver Creek, where Fred Snyder, who has known him, adopted him.
At the Moline Plow Company plant former Robinson Mfg. Co a foreman Frank Dorr discharged Joduten Hoyt for poor performance Hoyt attacked Dorr interfered by coworkers and threatened to obtain a gun Hoyt was arrested paid a small fine for tempering incident Hoyt has lived in Freeport about three years.
Assessors of Stephenson County met at the courthouse to set uniform values for taxed livestock and five stock. They planned to value horses at about $100, sheep at $5, cows at $3, and hogs at a per hundred weight rate, aiming to adopt the same figures as last year. Nearly all county assessors attended and discussed welfare values and methods for the current assessment.
Incomplete readable text shows an advertising plea about delivering goods, but lacks names, dates, or locations to identify the item or parties involved. The readable fragments suggest a commerce or sales notice but provide no verifiable entities or actions.
Frank Phillips and Earl Quest, both youths, ran away from Freeport yesterday. They rode freight to Burlington, then hopped a farmer’s wagon and stayed overnight. Deputies found them four miles east of Hampshire and returned them to authorities. The younger Quest boy, six, was returned to his parents. Frank Phillips was placed in sheriff custody amid a lengthy account of their travels from Rockford to Hampshire and back with about $10 remaining.
Republicans announce a mass meeting at the Masonic temple club rooms Saturday night to rally support for city and town tickets. The gathering aims to unite all Republicans and candidates with a county club meeting slated for the same evening.
Harlem township tax collector L A Brigham submitted his report to the county treasurer listing total charges of 31525.03 with a delinquent balance of 8089.50 and a commission of 378.50.
Texas Coast Land Co appoints agents to sell choice fruit tracts of 10 and 20 acres in Gulf Coast country. Contact Hom Lupwin at 73 High Street or F B Payor at 41 Benton Street for full information.
A hardy flower seed sale is offered Saturday before Easter at Reade by the brave women workers of the First Presbyterian Church. The sale promises reliable seeds and proceeds support church activities.
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