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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
5
Turkiye forces crossed the Persia northwest frontier near Uramia in a new raid. About six thousand Turkish troops with artillery destroyed the village of Mavaneh, killing eighteen men and sixty women and children, many of them Christians.
A two Italians were arraigned in Williamsburg on an alleged assault attempt on a young woman. A mob nearly lynched two of the assailants before police intervened. The victim was identified as the niece of State Senator Hasenfelug.
Abe Gordon of Chicago, a traveling salesman, was shot and likely fatally wounded in Dayton. His companion Anna Markowits was assaulted and choked to death. The murderer fled.
Five mysterious assaults in Chicago on August 6 killed four men and fatally wounded another. Police mobilized in urgent action but have yet to learn any clue or identify the perpetrators.
In Chicago on August 6 Federal Judge Landis ordered the dissolution of the church and school furniture trust once fined for violating anti trust laws. The action follows prior penalties and confirms ongoing enforcement.
New York August 5 Charles M Pratt secretary of Standard Oil said the company has no plan to raise oil prices. He indicated no advance in prices and emphasized stability amid market chatter.
In Piatigorsk Caucasus on Aug 5 General Karakozoff former Odessa governor was shot and killed early today. The assassin escaped.
The Mesaba range strike is over and virtually all mines are back in operation this morning in Duluth.
The forecast calls for pleasant weather in Chicago with a cool night and a cooler Tuesday ahead. Skies should stay clear as the day progresses, with highs expected in the mild range and a comfortable overnight low.
Local notices announce Freeport Saengerbund hosting a picnic at Forest Park on Sunday August 25. A lost package from Charles Ringer's store is sought for return. The King's Daughters Sunday school plans an annual picnic at Taylor's Park tomorrow afternoon, departing at 1 o clock from the settlement home. The 2nd Presbyterian Brotherhood will meet tonight at W S Swanzeys 250 Union Street.
Shine Reed states she will not be responsible for her wife's debts after a certain date, indicating changes to financial obligations and potential separation or legal action.
Rev John Henry Boose of Rockford preached at the First Presbyterian Church in this city yesterday morning to a large audience. Dr James M Gray of Chicago's Moody Bible Institute will occupy the pulpit next Sunday and is viewed as a leading Bible teacher in the nation.
The Business Men's association calls a public meeting at city hall tomorrow evening inviting all citizens. The gathering aims to perfect the new organization with standing committees and a secretary selection committee. President Wagner notes eight applications for secretary, with one to be chosen. Annexation discussions and city welfare are on the agenda, and a large turnout is expected.
The product Irone is advertised as absolutely pure and healthful and guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
The Ladies auxiliary of the B. of L. E. Division No. 12 will hold a picnic at Rockford on Wednesday.
George M. Aigley died Sunday morning after a prolonged illness during which he became totally blind. Born February 17 1826 in Schnaitheim Württemberg Germany he came to the United States in 1852 with his wife Margaret Fink. He lived in Pennsylvania then moved to a farm north of Lena and later to Freeport. He was active in German singing societies and Lutheran church life and leaves a widow twelve children and several relatives in Illinois and Minnesota. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 10 from W F Goddard’s home with interment at Lena.
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