04 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
1
The Associated Press reports generally fair weather with colder northeast tonight and by Thursday. Illinois sees rising temperatures Thursday, while Iowa forecasts fair tonight and rising temperatures Thursday. sunrise at 7:13 a.m. and sunset at 4:28 p.m.
In St. Petersburg today Emperor Nicholas received Secretary Taft and instructed him to convey Russia's sympathy and regards for the United States to President Roosevelt. The Associated Press reports the meeting reflected cordial sentiments between the two nations.
Chicago banks hold an unprecedented cash total around $300 million on December 4, with about a third in savings banks and the rest in national institutions. Officials note this is the largest on-hand sum ever seen in the city’s banking history.
In Moscow a woman hurled a bomb at a carriage carrying the governor general. The coachman was seriously wounded while the governor general escaped injury. The bomber was severely mutilated by the blast and is expected to die.
Stockholm December 4 The health of King Oscar is failing and on doctors advice he ceded government duties to Crown Prince Gustave who was formally appointed regent today by the Associated Press reports
San Francisco December 4 AP Tierney I Ford general counsel for United Railroads was acquitted of bribery charges alleging he bribed former Supervisor Phillips to vote for the overhead trolley franchise.
Washington report on condition of the nation s banks as of December 8 notes changes in cash loans and deposits. The brief item mentions a photo studio promotion by J G Sandergens and references holiday photography trends.
State's Attorney Stransky outlines the motive for the conspiracy charge in the Strauch case. Andrew A. Strauch and Oswald Strauch allegedly sought to secure bridge contracts by improper influence, with testimony citing meetings, phantom bids, and payments through H. E. Hughes of the Continental Bridge Co. Six months later Andrew sent a $50 check via Hughes while Oswald obtained $40 in Chicago funds for hauling. The Mt. Carroll proceedings draw wide attention as Renner for the defense attacks witnesses and company reputations.
Circuit court reopened this afternoon with several small cases disposed of including dismissals in Fraser versus Maurer and Shoemaker Automobile Company, a defaulted divorce Julius versus Julius, and a partition with a master's sale report. The grand jury continues amid many witnesses, while land indictments rise to five.
The tinape committee of the board of supervisors held a semiannual meeting this afternoon at the courthouse. The books of the clerk of the circuit court were reviewed and other routine matters were attended to.
Readers are urged to order the daily and Sunday Chicago papers for home delivery as carrier supplies will be limited. Leave orders at C. W. Hakken's, 131 Stephenson St. Old phone 3879, new phone 643.
The Freeport Business Men's Association met at City Hall with 30 to 40 in attendance. Committees reported 16 new members, totaling 144, and discussed library expansion, purchasing a Blackhawk Broadway Pleasant triangle lot for a playground, a postcard folder to promote Freeport, delaying a southbound train for afternoon shopping, joining the State Retail Merchants' association, and plans for a credit rating system and a new city directory. They also referred to the legislative committee the push for post office sub stations.
The Supreme Court today declined to grant a hearing in the Wilcox vs Wilcoxson and others will case from Stephenson County. The action, long noted as a celebrated matter, involves a dispute over a will and estate proceedings, with Mr Wilcox and related parties at the center of the case as reported by the Springfield Journal.
Nellie Trembor daughter of Mr and Mrs William Trembor has come home from Evanston under a special nurse care and is said to be ill with typhoid fever The family asked telephone operators not to connect with the Remer residence Efforts to reach the residence were unsuccessful Prember has taught in Evanston schools for several years
In this city the Bovesu-Wilmarth case remains open in the United States circuit court. At noon recess, the testimony of the third witness was not finished, and only a few spectators were present as the case is not local.
John Blook a car inspector employed by Olinais Central faced trial this afternoon before Justice Beathey on charges of stealing timber from the railroad. The case hinges on alleged theft and transportation of valuable timber assets.
An odd advertisement from a local drug store claims a universal cure by Joseph Enamert for wounds burns and scrapes. It describes longstanding success and urges readers to try the remedy, noting its availability at the store in town.
Start spring prep with car storage and arm painting services offered by Roos Johnston at the upstairs corner of Sprite and Mechanic. Limited detail in this OCR fragment.
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