03 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1907
Page
1
Fragmentary text notes a person carrying stock in the Freeport Building and Loan Association with investments in Freeport property. Mentions valuation exceeding loan amounts and a secretary named Tobmreth, unclear context and action.
The Associated Press reports general fairness tonight and Wednesday for Illinois with light snow flurries in the north and little temperature change. Iowa should see generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with slightly cooler conditions in the central region. Sunrise was 7 12 and sunset 4 28 this day.
Passengers feared lost as Defender possibly sinks in Lake Coeur d Alene after striking a reef. Thick fog blocks rescue efforts. fifteen on board, mostly lumberjacks, plus crew, feared lost. Defender later reaches Mica Bay with all aboard, two reports conflict on outcome.
Twenty five miners trapped by a Sunday night explosion in the Naomi mine near Fayette City were recovered burned and charred. Rescuers found five more bodies this afternoon, bringing the total to thirty.
Both houses of Congress spent session time reading the president's annual message with close attention from lawmakers and spectators. The full message is printed in today's Journal supplement.
Washington December 3 Ambassador Aoki has been summoned to Japan to explain personally the precise situation in the United States regarding the Japanese immigration problem.
Secretary of War Taft and his delegation reached St. Petersburg today coming from Moscow. Despite threatening weather, large crowds gathered and cheered Taft repeatedly during the visit.
O S Woolever, a well known Le Raysville merchant, states Bucklen's Alpha Salve cured his piles twenty years ago and keeps showing it as a remedy. The salve is claimed to cure every sore wound burn or abrasion and is sold for 24 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Grand jury returns an indictment for bigamy against Khimer Van Verst known as Philip Parker after his confession. Parker, married to Hattie Mogle, faced allegations of a prior wife and ongoing communications while living at Rockford. He was captured with help from State's Attorney Burrell and Sheriff Milner, later located in the Navy, and awaits grand jury action in jail.
A fragmented testimonial describes Abraham Brown claiming doctors misdiagnosed heart disease and other ailments. He credits a trade with a detective Batters and a single bowtie with restoring health, while warning of blood poison and kidney complaints blamed on doctors.
The Freeport Business Men's Association plans a meeting this evening at 7:50 at city hall to discuss an important nest? focus and agenda.
Real estate transfer records show J W Sanderson selling lot 2 block 6 Yayior's Park addition to Albert I Hoff for 220 dollars.
Washington December 8 The jury returned a not guilty verdict for Mrs Annie M Bradley charged with killing former Senator Brown of Utah at 9 this morning She was discharged and left the courthouse in an automobile to join her sister at Gold field Nevada in a few days
The Canadian Pacific steamer Mount Temple, after striking a ledge in a thick snowstorm, will be a total loss. Rocks pierced the hull beneath the engine room, and after hours of pounding the vessel stranded on Ironbound Island. Workers transferred 480 passengers and crew to the mainland overnight, with expected arrival in Halifax by night.
Detroit December 3. The Commercial Bank of Stockbridge Michigan where State Treasurer Frank P. Glazier served as president shut its doors. Deposits are reported between 100000 and 200000.
Governor Deneen launched his bid for re nomination in Metropolis Illinois speaking on the primary election law. The Associated Press reports the Dec 3 event highlighted legal changes and political strategy as his campaign kickoff.
Mrs Julia Irvin of Mt. Morris died at St Francis hospital at eight this morning after four weeks in the hospital awaiting an operation. She was fifty one, born in Virginia, daughter of John and Mrs Weller, married to Alfred C Irvin in 1884. She leaves husband and son Clare. Funeral arrangements pending relatives arrival.
The annual meeting of the BYPU of the First Baptist church elected A. Kt. Buffin as president A F Williams as vice president Miss Jennie Jones as secretary and George Gilbert as treasurer. The constitution clause changed to extend officers’ terms from six months to one year.
Cherry Caiso No 64 M Wy of A to erect officers Wednesday December. Atte conclasiot of the elevet a cupper will be served on the bilquet fall. The election oot outivers for this Atmetican soars i hqally occurs this Webstter, Torortoyw even the Mastic Workers of the World will elect officers.
Rev J C Bentall, Baptist minister and editor of Christian Socialist, will lecture Sunday at 3 pm in the Trades and Labor hallpex on Why and How Socialism is Coming Panics Their Cause Said Cure with one of the copies to be used.
An offer to store and repaint a vehicle for spring service is advertised in ROS Houston area. The note mentions upstairs location at Spring and Mechanic corners with unclear spelling Li Dudiw.
Chicago investor Charles E. Gregory arrives in Freeport with first carloads of pipes and poles and announces rapid construction of gas and electric plants. He denies reports that franchises were sold to local interests and says work will start within days despite tight money markets. Charles F. Franz named outside construction chief as site selection and trenching plans unfold in the Third ward area.
Louis Meile, visiting his mother on Empire Street, has begun his return trip to Boulder Colorado after weeks in Freeport. He remarks Freeport is the best city of its size in the Middle West and renews acquaintances with Mayor Itt higry and Joseph Ambrewstere, longtime friends from the local trade days.
Capron from Ord, Neto visiting Breeport relatives en route to Chicago. He previously dived in Free nore twenty Veateame and Wanett and worked as a printer at the Journal office. In Nebraska he entered real estate and has prospered.
W Harden advertises advance ordering for Sunday newspaper delivery with a note to ensure prompt service and reliability.
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