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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports a mixed forecast. Illinois clouds, possible showers and warmer tonight into Friday. Iowa expects increasing clouds with late showers and warmth tonight, then cooler in the west Friday. Wisconsin sees fair skies and warm temps tonight with showers likely Friday.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to consider further legislation on the subject of anarchy. He transmitted a message and an attorney general report examining the legal aspects and said the statutes may empower him to prohibit the mails for literature advocating murder arson and treason but more laws are needed.
Governor Hughes sent a special message to the legislature calling attention to race track gambling and Wall Street conditions. He will likely call an extra session for May 11 to address these issues.
Washington on April 9 reports the attorney general's reply to a house resolution on prosecuting the "paper trust" indicates initial steps have been taken to bring its officials to trial on criminal charges.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled both the general prohibition and the 9 o'clock closing laws constitutional and in effect. The decision followed a challenge by liquor forces within the state.
The Illinois Supreme Court refused the petition of Herman Billik seeking a new hearing. Billik, who killed members of the Vocal family in Chicago, remains sentenced to hang on April 24.
Lorens D Kneehind a former senior member of Knee land Clement ae Curtins grain brokerage firm shot himself in Chicago on April 9. The death is reported by the Associated Press with confirmation of self inflicted gunshot.
AP dispatch from San Francisco reports the second flotilla of torpedo boats reached Mandialena Bay on Sunday. They are in fine condition and, like the battleships fleet, ready for duty.
St Louis April 9 The Olive Street bank with a capital of 100000 and deposits of 850000 was closed today. State Bank Examiner Book is in charge of the bank.
Washington April 9 The House voted to send the Indian army and fortifications appropriation bills to conference after disagreement with Senate amendments.
Lakewood New Jersey April 9 Grover Cleveland shown marked improvement after a week of illness according to Mrs Cleveland H M Scott from Rockford called on his trade here today
Freeport expected to become a regional oasis as Rockford sues saloons and votes dry. Liquor dealers vow midnight closings and Sunday door locks, aiming to curb violators and seek license annulments if needed. Rockford’s dry vote surprised, with dealers facing major losses and uncertain legal challenges ahead.
At the annual stockholders meeting of the W. T. Rawleigh Medical company directors for the ensuing term were elected: W. T. Rawleigh, J. B. Jackson, G. F. Kort, Albert Balz, W. J. Trevillian. Officers elected were President and Treasurer W. T. Rawleigh, Secretary F. R. Jackson, Vice President G. F. Korf.
Special to the Journal from Boston reports a lively Massachusetts Republican state convention opening to choose four delegates at large for the Chicago national convention. Taft supporters seek instructed delegates, but many leaders favor no pledge. Likely delegates include Senators Lodge and Crane, ex-Gov Bates, and Sidney C. Bignes of Attleboro.
Special to the Journal marks the 1865 surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia by General Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House Virginia. The event ends the Civil War and reshapes national fortune with Lee’s steadfast conduct praised by contemporaries and historians. General Joshua L. Chamberlain of Massachusetts survives as one of the last participants to recall the historic scene.
The Browns and Cardinals played at Sportsman s Park in St Louis on Von der Ahe Day with all proceeds to charity for Chris Von Der Ahe a famed early baseball magnate founder of the Browns. Public interest and local support highlighted the event reflective of the era s baseball nostalgia and hardship.
Chicago April 9 The Anti Saloon League and liquor forces pledge relentless effort to repeal local option and Sunday closing laws in Illinois while new counties join the dry list. Early returns claim about 65 000 net anti saloon majority across 1 200 townships with renewed voting on April 21 in smaller cities.
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