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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
5
Paris reports three cruisers ordered to Casablanca to safeguard foreigners after a massacre linked to a holy war against Europeans. Authorities fear a large Arab invasion, with the Galilee delivering France's ultimatum that the pasha will be held responsible for city safety.
Three trainmen died when a Pennsylvania freight locomotive exploded near Urbana Ohio early today. At Breckenbridge Missouri near here two miles east of town a Burlington freight locomotive blew up killing three trainmen and leaving a fourth dying.
New York July 1 Martin W Littleton of Brooklyn chosen by Harry K Thaw to conduct Thaw s next trial for the Stanford White killing He is a former Brooklyn borough president and noted lawyer and orator His fee will be 25000
An 8 year old girl was found murdered and assaulted in the cellar of an east side tenement in New York. The discovery heightens public horror over recent crimes against women and children.
Danville Illinois July 31 Matt Starr Post of Jacksonville begins a state wide subscription to fund a monument to War Governor Yates of Illinois The plan will be presented at the next state encampment of the G A R demanding support from veterans and citizens alike
Duluth August 1 Work begins on the ore docks with 248 men starting and more to join as the day advances There is no trouble reported and conditions in the range country are quiet this morning.
Closing quotations show Sept wheat at 2 54, Sept corn at 54, Sept oats at 40 4, Sept pork at 16.45, Sept riba 9 0 ry, Sept lard 88.67. cattle 4,000 head steady, hogs 18,000 head up about 10 cents, sheep 13,000 steady. Also note shoe sale at Schmidt Wachlin and Pfeiffer with oxford prices $1.55.
William Trembor calls for Fromport business men to land the Mystic Workers headquarters in Freeport in the old German Insurance Building. He says the move would employ about sixty people and boost growth, with rail expansions and belt-line ideas linked to the Great Western division point debate.
Sheriff Milner was called to Ridott to verify a supposed crew behind a local robbery. An initial search found the crew was a blind one, and a local account alleging the robbers walked to Frespart and rode the same train back prompted jokes. Milner rode to Ridott on the interurban after learning the line did not stop at the desired station.
A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 8 p m at Bruce Mitchells office to gauge sentiment on annexing the Santiago Lichtenberger Pattison Park Heights and Artade additions to Freeport. If support emerges petitions may be circulated and a city council vote sought, with tax impact a principal concern among residents.
George M. Fugate Jr. is promoted to head of the money order department with Ray Williams as assistant. The changes come into effect today following the resignation of William S. Best as assistant postmaster and several personnel shifts in the post office force.
Citizens debate annexation and city improvements in Freeport as proponents claim small tax increases bring fire and police protection. A meeting is planned at Bruce Mitchell’s office with council chamber ready if space runs short. Promotions occur at the Freeport post office under civil service rules, with Meier Fugate Williams Mayer and others advancing, while Mr Best retires due to deafness after decades of service.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train due in at 1 45 P M ran into an open switch a half mile north of the depot and derailed. No one was hurt. The engine tender mail and express cars left the rails but suffered little damage. The train stopped four coach lengths after leaving the rails, embedding in soft roadbed. Conductor Matson and Engineer Rowe were in charge.
The Lovington Reporter praises the six day chautauqua in Freeport from August 20 to 25. The Suffins are eloquent entertainers Hector speaks with pathos and humor and describes Civil War battles vividly Charlu delivers strong English and persuasive delivery. The piece promises the best talent will instruct and entertain the community throughout the week.
Frank C. Rogers of the Y M G A and his wife will depart Wednesday for Hamilton Canada for a two week trip. In Hamilton Mr. Rogers will study physical culture under Donald M Barton noted as a leading exponent of its era. The note closes with local ad copy and a remark praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for wounds and burns.
A brief buyers alert notes Ostords priced as low as 18 cents per pair during Winslow’s clearance sale. The item list appears as a promotional feature in the issue.
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