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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
5
Congressman Townsend today re introduced the Esch Townsend railroad rate bill in the house. It re stamps features of the prior measure and specifies actions by the Interstate Commerce Commission to carry out the presidents ideas for stronger enforcement and fairer rates among carriers shippers producers and consumers.
Dublin December 8 special report says the Irish National convention opened at the Mansion House with John Redmond presiding. Neither William O Brien nor Timothy M Hesly attended. A home rule resolution condemning the current system of governing Ireland passed by acclamation.
Faris December 6 Special report says the Turkish foreign office regards the clash with the powers as practically closed with only minor details remaining before a satisfactory adjustment is secured.
Washington December 6 Special Senator Chauncey Depew will tender his resignation as director of the Equitable Life to the board of directors at its next meeting.
Chicago December 6 Special Weather Illinois forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Temperatures remain gentle with light to moderate winds as high and low readings drift in the typical December range.
Chicago figures show May wheat and May oats at 0.0 and 0.454 respectively while January pork lard and ribs trade near 13.87 and 7.00. Union Stock Yards notes cattle 82,000 and hogs 45,000 with varied levels from cattle to sheep across traded ranges.
The grand jury returned indictments including Bert Williams, Frank Flynn and Dan Murphy for robbery, William Butler and Isaac Wernle for larceny, Hazel Chapman and Mrs Dot Fink for keeping a disorderly house and selling liquor without license. Also named were Sam Rue, James Manlove, Harl Raymer, Joseph Price and John Dillion. In circuit court divorces were granted to A Goldhour and Mrs Pauline Tenney. State's Attorney Burrell pursued cases against disruption at Freeport, declaring Jenni e Roberts insane and committing her to Water town asylum.
Quebec dispatch says Sarah Bernhardt and her company left Quebec City under police escort after a mob attacked the players with rotten eggs and missiles. The assault followed Bernhardt remarks about French Canadians and clergy.
Girard Kansas December 6 Special. Mrs Ire Berry who since Friday has held town officials at bay from a Frisco railway coach on the tracks was removed today after she had been partially overcome by ammonia fumes.
The Senate today adopted without debate a resolution directing the judiciary committee to report whether under the constitution Congress has authority to supervise marine life and life insurance.
Chicago December report notes State Senator Frank C. Farnum charged as accessory to the murder of County Commissioner John Kopf. Farnum was held in bonds of $2,000 ahead of a hearing on December date.
A cross city meeting across Chicago and St. Paul drew officers directors and outsiders to strategize against court actions seeking a receiver for Natural Carbon Bry Products. Attendees included A L Hilgo Frederic Gerlock W L Parler I J Franka JOM Hawthorn P W Schumacher and De N Lehnen from St Paul with Corporation Attorney Stephens of Pierre leading the legal efforts in federal court in Sioux Falls.
Reverend James K Shields tendered his resignation as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church Freeport to become superintendent of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League succeeding William H Anderson. The resignation takes effect January 1 and a new pastor will be named. Shields, in Freeport over two years, was active in the local Anti-Saloon League work and was unanimously selected at a Chicago meeting to assume the state post. The church notes his leadership in building the new brick church completed in 1906 and dedicated with Bishop McDowell present.
The lender advises conservative investing in real estate security. He warns against over lending driven by anxiety for higher rates or value ignorance. He promotes first mortgage securities, well located and productive properties, with personal funds, and offers to manage all details including taxes and insurance for investors.
The Rock River conference met here largely due to Rev. Shields efforts. Born 1867 in Blairsville Pennsylvania he studied at Indiana normal school and Northwestern University. He served Joyce church and Ingleside church in Chicago before coming to Freeport. The First M E church faces a pastor search amid Anti Saloon League tensions with salaries of 1306 annually plus parsonage. Shields will return from Chicago this evening.
In Rockford district court Judge Witte presided as John Niles faced assault and battery charges brought by Rockford and Interurban. Four jurors favored conviction while three believed him innocent. the panel was out until 11 PM. The dispute stemmed from a Thanksgiving day fare nonpayment on the Ridott to Freeport interurban line, ending in a scuffle with conductor Updyke.
Sealed bids due January 2 1906 for street and city lighting in Freeport Alinais to run April 6 1906 to April 6 1911. Bids requested for 2000 candle power lights 128 to 149 150 to 174 and 173 to 200 lights. 60 candle power gas or incandescent lights with 40 to 74 and 75 to 100 lights. Include lamp descriptions. A $1000 certified check with each bid. bond of $5000 if awarded. City reserves right to reject bids. Also a town social item note about the 1uth Century Boys ball at Lexington hall.
H G Broos announces reopening opposite the old stand at 12 5dlw and invites all former customers to visit the new shop.
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