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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
5
The forecast from the Associated Press notes partly cloudy skies for Illinois with possible local showers tonight or Thursday. Wisconsin and Iowa are expected to be partly cloudy with a probable chance of showers tonight or Thursday.
Eight thousand Australian schoolchildren in colorful dress formed a living tableaux to salute the American fleet in Sydney. The children paraded in columns spelling Hail Columbia and displayed intertwined US and Australian shields as crowds roared. The fleet was to depart for Melbourne the next day.
Elgin council U C T met Saturday night and voted on two applications. Chicago Rockford and Freeport councils will send representatives to Boosters' Night banquet on September 26. A special meeting next Saturday evening will finalize plans for the event.
Thirty miners were entombed today in a large coal mine near Haileyville Oklahoma as a fire prevents entry for rescuers. Officials believe the trapped workers will be burned to death after a barrel of oil ignited and exploded, sending burning fuel everywhere.
William Jennings Bryan arrives in Salem Illinois at 6 30 this morning for a brief visit to his birthplace. A brass band plays Home Sweet Home and a parade winds through the streets as the crowd gathers. He is to speak from the courthouse steps this afternoon.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived in Jordanville New York to attend the dedication of a public library honoring the mother of Douglas Robinson the president's brother in law.
Lincoln August 28 a lightning strike damaged a windmill at William Jennings Bryan's home near the barn where the Democratic mascot mule is stabled no injuries reported the animal safe amid the storm
A Philadelphia fire at the Overbrook Carpet company caused $100,000 in damage. Four firemen were injured as flames swept the plant, with the blaze reported on August 26.
Springfield reports the Seventh Infantry, the final unit on riot duty, has departed for Chicago this morning after being stationed in the city to quell disturbances.
The recent storm in South Carolina caused an estimated $500,000 in damage. At Camden, two lives were lost while Frances and Nellie Sullivan were en route to Rochelle to visit relatives.
Visitors crowd Freeport for the old settlers meeting and the fiftieth anniversary of the Lincoln Douglas debate. A large program on August 27 includes speeches by Senator Dolliver, Hoy W T Davidson, Col Frank O Lowden and others, with badges for original attendees and a 2 PM start on Mechanic Street. The day closes with a reception at the Freeport club and an evening automobile ride for distinguished guests.
Mr and Mrs George Schoney long time Damascus residents at 106 Walnut Street recall the Lincoln Douglas debate from fifty years ago. Mr Schoney born in Baden Germany on May 17 1838 arrived in America at eight. married in Freeport on December 7 1868 to Louisa Yoerg. his first vote was for Abraham Lincoln.
New York August 26. No further suspensions of stock exchange members are expected after Brown & Company. The exchange secretary says it will take several days to determine the liabilities and assets of the Brown company.
A northbound St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train derailed near Eransville Missouri. Fireman O'Neill was killed two trainmen fatally injured and several passengers severely hurt in the wreck reported by the Associated Press from Springfield.
Judge Taft will depart Hot Springs Virginia Friday evening for Middle Bays Island near Toledo to spend a week fishing and conducting political conferences with colleagues and supporters.
Ten thousand or more visit Cedarville for the annual Old Settlers meeting. Dr W P Naramore retires after twenty five years as association president. Gen Smith D Atkins elected to succeed him with F W Clingman secretary and Henry Richart treasurer. Rev Father Leydon delivers address and clergy welcome crowd. Obituary secretary report deferred. Minutes read and band music accompanies events.
A South Dakota farm dispatch notes massive yields across crops and rising land values. Letters from Gold Bros Security Co report high pea production, barley at 46 bushels per acre, and strong loan interest prospects, with prices and land values cited for Freeport and nearby areas.
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