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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
1
Chicago December 7 Illinois fair tonight and warmer in the north Tuesday fair and warm with warmer in central and west fair in the south and snow flurries in the north Overnight lows fair and warm in most areas with warmer readings overall The forecast notes varying conditions across regions as a warming trend continues through Tuesday
Two candidates, Alderman Lewis Mc Govern and former Mayor August, will face off in spring Republican primaries for mayor. Each brings long municipal experience, signaling a lively contest and potential administration shifts.
Upton Morin a Freeport resident and Illinois Central brakeman died when he slipped from an engine footboard near Amboy crossing while preparing to throw a switch. He had served since 1907, leaving a wife two children and a large family in Freeport. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday from 90 Cottonwood Street with Rev. H. M. Markley officiating.
Washington dec 7 the second session of the sixtieth congress convened with packed galleries in both houses. Senate adopted resolutions of regret for senator Allison and adjourned until tomorrow while Vice President elect Sherman and Speaker Cannon received ovations. Paynes resolution powers the Ways and Means to subpoena witnesses in the tariff inquiry.
The supreme court ruled in favor of Mrs. Eva A. Ingersoll widow of Robert G. Ingersoll against Joseph Coram and others. She seeks $100,000 for services attributed to breaking the will of Andrew J. Davis, the multi millionaire.
Swedish vice consul Chas EK Eks tromer died after drinking prussic acid at his St Louis residence. No motive or explanation was obtained. The report also mentions Charlies W. Blow, manager of the American Linseed company, who died by suicide.
Washington December 7 patterning after the pure food law a bill by Hull of Town was introduced in the house making it a misdemeanor to manufacture for sale or transportation imitate articles unless branded to show exact ingredients.
Washington December 7 The secretary of the treasury has sent to congress a book detailing estimates of appropriations totaling 824 409 000 for the service in the fiscal year ending June 30 1910. The total exceeds the 1909 allotment by 5 790 100.
Secretary Cortelyou announced Panama Canal bonds were sold with 159 accepted bids totaling 390 million dollars. The average price reported was 102.4368, reflecting strong demand for the issue.
Beginning this week the store will stay open evenings until after Christmas. The notice urges shoppers to select early before the holiday rush. EMERICK BARRETT & CO. 12-3dtf
The contest between Cramer and Stevens is continued to Thursday December 17. Attorneys will file demurrers to the petition by that date. A 24 hour period is set for reply or amendment. Both sides stipulate November 3 voters were legal at their polling places. Representing Stevens are Burrell and Eckert. Pattison and Manus represent Cramer.
Bergman and McGovern announce bids for Freeport mayor with strong Republican backing. Bergman, a three term former mayor and longtime educator, championed growth and law enforcement. McGovern, dean of the city council, touts independent stance and labor-friendly engineering ties.
Stevens wished to settle the matter promptly, preferring not to hold office unless legally elected.
The National Exchange Bank in Springfield Missouri was closed today by order of the comptroller of currency. The bank, a major local institution, held deposits totaling about 2 100 000 according to its latest report.
In chancery court here the case of Mrs Florence Maybrick and her mother Baroness Von Roque over title to land valued about 2 000 000 dollars was decided in their favor today.
The leading teams in the six day international bicycle race were at 206 miles and 5 laps by 9 am today, surpassing the prior best by two miles and two laps, according to the Associated Press from New York.
Associated Press dispatch from Calcutta reports a magazine explosion at a military station killing eleven native officers and soldiers and wounding twenty six.
Verman Billik, sentenced to hang on December 11, received a reprieve to January 29 from acting Governor Sherman. The Chicago AP dispatch from Springfield notes the reprieve was granted today as authorities await further action on the case.
Christus goods are now largely in and EMERICK BAR RETT & CO advises early shopping to save worry and trouble later, urging customers to shop promptly for availability and selection.
Two hundred twenty five cars of stock moved through the city this morning on their way to Chicago markets. The shipment is unusually large for the area and noted as a rare occurrence.
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in their castle hall this evening for business and work in the rank of Knight. All knights are cordially invited to attend.
Public auction Tuesday afternoon at the Enterprise Livery Stable offers four carloads of horses from Dakota. C T Saipan conducts the sale, with all stock available for bidding in the auction yard.
A musing on commerce notes that advertising alone fails without quality goods, and quality goods struggle without effective advertising. The piece emphasizes the mutual dependency of product merit and promotional effort for success.
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