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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1907

Page

5

Swedish Prince Arrives at Jamestown Exposition

The Swedish prince arrives in Norfolk aboard the Fylgia and is welcomed by the Athos squadron amid a crowd of 20,000. He steps ashore as a mere lieutenant and quickly becomes the king’s grandson, outranking former shipboard superiors. He attends a Swedish view and returns to the exposition late at night after a lengthy welcome.

Norfolk Helm Sweden Tianiytan Nolls Athos Lylgia Osenr Ston Woom Fylgia

Standard Oil Denies Indiana Prosecution Guilt

Standard Oil executives issued a pamphlet to employees and stockholders claiming the company is innocent of wrongdoing after a $29,240,000 fine was imposed on the Standard Oil of Indiana in recent federal court prosecutions.

Monopoly Associated Press New York Standard Oil Company Standard Indiana

Bonaparte Says He Will Decide Immunity for Alton

Attorney General Bonaparte announced that the question of granting immunity from prosecution to the Alton railroad for rebates to Standard Oil has not been referred to Judge Landis. He stated he will decide whether immunity is granted himself.

Alton Landis Associated Press Washington Bonaparte Alton Railroad Standard Oil Company

Weather forecast for Chicago Illinois fair and warm

Illinois fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions. The sun rose at 5 18 a m and set at 6 58 p m in Chicago.

Chicago Illinois

Market Report from Chicago Union Stock Yards

Closing quotations show mixed pork and cattle with hogs weak and steady declines, cattle steady to higher, and sheep firm. Cables and stockers listed with ranges, hogs at about 5.90 to 6.85, beef steers around 4.30 to 7.00, sheep from 3.25 to 5.70.

Chicago Union Stock Yards

Objections To Will Fail In Probate Of Mrs Pope Estate

The will of Mrs Marintha Pope dated November 26, 1906 was admitted to probate by Judge A. Clarity after Anna Farrey objected that witnesses did not sign in each other’s presence. The document was upheld. Mrs Pope bequeaths to Anna Furrey the city two parcels of land and to Sarah Ki Eryey $1,000 plus household goods. Byron Pope receives the Lena road farm of 112 acres priced at 150 an acre.

Marintha Pope Carl Becker John H. Richard A. &. Clarity Anna Farrey

Embury Epworth League Plans Year Meeting

This evening at 7 30 o'clock an important Embury Epworth League business meeting will discuss plans for the ensuing year. All members are urged to be present in the church parlors and remember the hour. Read the Journal's want column.

Embury Epworth League

Obnoxious Stock Train Noise Spurs City Action

City council orders investigation into nuisance from stock trains near Stephenson street crossing in Freeport. Residents complain of bells, rings, and steam blowing disturbing peace. officials discuss sidewalk, lighting, and gas bonds while various petitions and budget issues are reviewed at the semi monthly meeting.

Illinois Central Crossing Stephenson Street J. C. Frontag Leulll William Rieger Brokhausen Hecht Locust Street Knowlton New Gas Company Lemon and Cherry Taylor Avenue Freeport Alderman McGovern A. W. Scheidt John P. Scheidt

Roosevelt Urges Punishment for Predatory Capitalism

President Roosevelt address at Provincetown Mass praising the Pilgrims and Puritan influence as world shaping. He warns against ease and urges duty discipline and hard work to preserve liberty and national character. The speech lauds Puritan heritage and calls for steadfastness in public life.

Associated Prey Provincetown Mass Roosevelt United States Ireland Europe Virginia Massachusetts

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