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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
5
Fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in Illinois and Wisconsin. Iowa forecast shows fair skies tonight and Friday with rising temperatures.
Speaker Cannon introduced a resolution directing the attorney general and the secretary of commerce to inform the house about investigations into the International Paper company and other firms suspected of forming a monopoly in paper print. He said if publishers are right, paper makers face penalties and the trust can be dissolved in federal court.
St Louis April 2 The Populist national convention faced delays as Bryan supporters sought adjournment until after rival parties. Jacob S Coxey of Ohio was named temporary chairman and addressed key economic issues including national currency.
Indianapolis April 2 The Republican state convention adopted a platform urging the Indianapolis delegation to support Charles W. Fairbanks for the presidency. The platform endorses President Roosevelt and calls for tariff revision by a November special session of Congress.
Closing Board of Trade quotations May wheat 93 1 2. May corn 66 1 2. May oats id 1 2. May pork 818 50. May lard 42.40 42.40. May ribs 7.22. Union Stock Yards bids steady for cattle with beeves 4.60 to 7.87 and cows 2.00 to 6.10. Hogs 10 higher with mixed 5.85 to 6.30. Sheep weak to 10 lower 4.75 to 6.80. bulk sales 16.10 to 16.20. Quotations supplied by F J Miner & Co, Rice Building.
An old ad asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and treat all kidney and bladder trouble. It mentions J Moogk and Write Jungkunz in association with the product.
Circuit court session details cross examination of witnesses tied to the Basswood school dynamite incident in August 1906. McDaniel’s actions and alibi are scrutinized as witnesses describe a late night delivery, suspicious bag contents, and nearby observers.
Jeremiah Blair a prosperous 65 year old Winslow farmer and husband of 30 years to Jemina Dive tey shot himself in bed this morning amid pneumonia fears. His daughter Mary 25 found him dead. inquest to be held by Deputy Coroner Dr MEM Bauimsartner.
Republican candidates on the Thies Reqarblican ticket meet this evening at the County ehib rooms to plan get out the vote for the election next Tuesday. Voters who are interested are invited to attend and offer suggestions to aid the ticket. The group aims to elect every man on the ticket despite odds, and predicts a stronger spring sentiment reflected in the returns.
The Woman's Club musicale nest Saturday afternoon features violin numbers by Miss Marie Weldon from the Rockford Conservatory of Music and vocal selections by Mrs Lennos and Mr Suredhey. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Wax Payers League, opposing local option, will present their reasons at a Monday night meeting at the Grand Opera House. The event is led by Nbude of Soltel Zine and Manfdoby WOH Mace Wi Peru.
Owner Hilde Brandt farm in Blorenes township announces purchase by Ltt Osvak Miller and warns all persons that trespassing on the land is prohibited going forward.
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