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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy conditions with possible local showers tonight or Wednesday across Illinois and Wisconsin. Temperatures slowly rising with warmer weather expected. similar pattern noted for Iowa with showers tonight or Wednesday and warmer conditions.
New York August 25 A D Brown and Company one of the citys largest brokers suspended on the stock exchange to straighten out tangled affairs. The firms liabilities are estimated in the millions while authorities investigate last Saturdays remarkable trading. A firm representative says the failure is not serious and they hope to resume operations soon.
Democratic vice presidential nominee John W. Kern was formally notified at the state fairgrounds coliseum as thousands attended. Kern answered questions on "Shall the people rule" while William J. Bryan delivered the main address on trusts.
Readville Mass August 23 Conditions for the American Trotting Derby $50,000 were ideal. Final eight horses qualified from two preliminary heats after the field of thirty eight was split.
Taft spoke on foreign missions in a phonograph record made during his Hot Springs visit on August 26. The reproduction of the address labels it a tittle sermon. Senators Hopkins and McCumber were present in Hot Springs, Virginia, for the event.
The president issued a proclamation opening 800000 acres of surplus Rosebud Reservation lands in South Dakota for settlement. Drawings will be held in Dallas, South Dakota on October 19.
The Hague reports Venezuela has sent an unofficial second note. The tone gives the Netherlands little encouragement to persevere in seeking a peaceful settlement.
Governor Cummins announced he will call a special session of the legislature to amend the primary law and allow the people to elect a successor to Senator Allison. Charles Barrett of Sioux Falls SD is visiting friends in Des Moines.
Freeport hosts a nonpartisan observance marking the fifty year anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debates. Noted speakers include Senator Dolliver and W T Davidson with a public reception at the Freeport club and a full program at the Brewster House. Citizens from Cedarville and visitors from other cities attend, with decorations and a large crowd anticipated.
Addresses by Congress man Lowden and Father Leydon planned for the annual old settlers gathering at Cedarville with Freeport and nearby towns well represented. Rev A W McClurkan delivers welcome, Rev T F Leydon responds, Winslow Register band to provide music all day.
Des Moines reports Mrs Morris Stein and her mother Mrs Bayard were released on bonds of 1000 dollars each following alleged complicity in the Stein Porter murder case in Loudenville Ohio.
Emperor William rode in the forest at Wilhelmshohe today, refuting rumors of an injury to a leg. The sighting counters the published report claiming he was hurt and unable to ride.
Americana Ambassador Thompson was struck by a bicyclist in Mexico City on August 26, suffering a fractured arm and facial contusion. The incident was reported by the Associated Press.
Prominent midwest financier J C Van Blarcom died today at his Adirondack summer home. He was widely known in financial circles and resided in St Louis. The death marks the loss of a leading figure in regional finance.
Seven workmen were killed and fifteen injured when a brick wall collapsed in Chelsen Mass on August 25. The accident occurred at the Wal facility, with rescue crews rushing to the scene and authorities investigating the cause.
The Daily Journal notes a plan to purchase a portion of the city for 100 weekly payments. The report frames the transaction as a municipal land deal with ongoing installments and local impact.
Thomas Skelley, 17 Powell street, fell from the front car of a double header as crowds left the circus. Dragged about twenty feet under the trailer, his left arm broke in two places and he sustained facial and shoulder injuries. He lost the right thumb and was taken to St Francis hospital. His condition described as serious but improving. family history cites prior accidents.
Grace Smith of Rockford and Janesville was arrested this morning on the disorderly conduct charge. She pled not guilty and the case was continued to tomorrow morning.
A country drive reports 2 600 bushels of barley from 77 acres at 51 cents a bushel yielding just over 17 dollars per acre. At Corona on 120 acres Tasker farm barley produced 46 1 3 bushels per acre sold at 42 cents delivering 238 90 per acre. The letter notes strong crops overall with high inter ests secured.
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