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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy and cooler weather expected in Iowa and Wisconsin with a chance of local showers tonight or Tuesday.
National Chairman Mack is expected to select the eastern manager for the Democratic national campaign. Announcement has not yet been made public. Mack discussed the national and state situation with Melbert B. Cary on the eve of the meeting.
Des Moines August 31 Governor Cummins asks a special session to amend the primary law allowing Republicans to nominate a senator this fall. If the change fails, no senator can be chosen until the next legislature as his appointment power has lapsed.
The New York Central Federated Union adopted a resolution pledging support to the Democratic candidate Bryan and to the American Federation of Labor to defeat the Republican party, criticizing its actions against labor and urging pro labor alignment in the coming election.
Charles A. Lawson, confidential secretary to President Harahan of the Illinois Central, leapt from the steamer City of Benton Harbor and drowned. The man’s identity was confirmed today. ill health was cited as the cause.
A huge crowd gathered to witness the arrival of American sailors. The crowd overwhelmed barriers at Princess Bridge over the Yarra River, causing minor injuries to several spectators.
Toledo Aug 31 The 424th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opened today with a schedule focused on renewing old acquaintances. Mayor Brand Whitlock is to host a formal reception for visitors this evening.
President Roosevelt greeted Olympic athletes in a one hour reception at Oyster Bay. He personally shook each competitor by the hand and offered congratulations on their achievements.
An official order signed by President Lewis of the United Mineworkers of America calls off the coal miners strike in the Birmingham district. The strike began July 6 and has been marked by violence.
Auburn N Y Aug 31 Sereno Payne chairman of the ways and means committee was renominated today by the Republicans of the Thirty first congressional district.
More than 30,000 veterans and many auxiliary members arrive in Toledo for the 42nd annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Receptions, reunions, and social events fill the week ahead with Meigs monument unveiling and Wednesday parade highlighted. candidates for commander in chief include Henry M. Nevins, S. R. Van Sant, and W. A. Ketchum.
Pekin reports the Chinese government may recall Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister at Washington because recent disclosures attributed to him are believed to be indiscreet.
William Jennings Bryan arrived in St Paul at eight this morning amid light drizzling rain. The highlight of the day was his State fair grounds address on government extravagance, drawing a vast throng that cheered him throughout.
In Springfield Illinois on August 31 financially troubled brothers Ben and Elmer Woolaver aged 36 and 39 horse traders committed suicide by drowning in the Sangamon River near Edinberg. They leave families behind.
Local notice advertises cucumber icicles and lists Louis Q Bauscher with phone 306 8 8ldtf. The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents per week.
An excursion to Alberta Canada planned for next Tuesday. William Clement is listed as accompaniment or organizer, indicating a promotional or real estate prospect focused on affordable land and agricultural potential.
Walter Limerick of Rock Falls and Miss Georgie Bamberger endured a frightening runaway near Highland park Sunday evening. Their buggy broke its shafts when startled by a streetcar, the horse hurtled to Stephenson street and halted by the soldiers monument and courthouse yard railing. Both occupants escaped injury and Limerick earned praise for staying calm and avoiding further danger.
Final setup rush finishes as exhibitors place entries for the Stephenson county fair opening tomorrow. Workers number and arrange displays while grounds and exhibition buildings take on a circus like bustle. Live stock appears strongest, with higher entry standards anticipated.
John T. Hinderks formerly of Freeport and longtime insurer will become manager at the Union of Buffalo head office. He has been in Indianapolis assisting in closing the company’s business and will take the post October 1, guiding the small firm through reinsurance with German American.
A.C. Knorr moves office to Cosmopolitan building. W. R. C. meets tomorrow at 3 at G. A. R. Balloon ascension tonight at Highland Park at 7:45. St. Joseph’s parochial school reopens tomorrow for fall term. Embury Sunday school class party at church parlors on Tuesday evening. Mrs Geo Lester announces Sadie Carry to Edward Douglass. couple to reside at Freeport. H A Rahn, Freeport College of Commerce graduate, joins Woodmanse Mfg Co office. Claude Williford promoted to purchasing agent for Florence Wagon Works in Florence Alabama.
At Highland Park two events will draw attention this evening. The balloon ascent is scheduled for 7 45 and soon after Prof Gleason the celebrated horse tamer will perform.
On August 31 Judge Taft and his party visited Middle Bass Island Ohio and spent the day fishing marking a relaxed excursion by the notable jurist and entourage.
A large Riverside camp gathering on Aug. 31 featured Bishop Horn of Cleveland delivering a German sermon from II Corinthians 9 15. Nearly 200 took the Lord's Supper and about 400 attended Sunday school with gifts for home missions. Rev J G Schwab preached Acts 1630 What Must I Do to Be Saved and Rev Burgi spoke on Mohammedan countries. Special solos by Miss Vollrath and a district quartet energized the day.
Robert Wilson, longtime manager of the E. & W. clothing department in Freeport, has left for Fort Dodge to become manager of the largest clothing store there. He came to Freeport from Dixon two years ago and earned many friends. No replacement has been hired yet.
Freeport Chapter will confer the M and P degree this evening and the B A degree Tuesday evening. Freeport Commandery will confer the Temple degree Wednesday evening. The board of managers of the Masonic club will meet Thursday evening. Excelsior lodge of Masons meet Friday evening in stated communication.
Rev C N Moller of La Crosse Wisconsin arrived Saturday from Lambeth England to visit at the home of J A Crain. He was an American delegate to the Pan Anglican conference at Lambeth and traveled with his wife who is expected here tomorrow. Mrs Moller is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Crain.
The Kane county teachers' institute met today in Geneva with instructors including W. C. Bagley L. F. Wentzel Mary Waters and Prof. Bounton guiding sessions for educators.
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