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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
1
The report notes fair skies overall with snow flurries in the extreme north of Illinois this afternoon and tonight. Warmer temperatures are expected in the north tonight and Wednesday. Wisconsin sees snow flurries tonight with warmer conditions in the extreme east, followed by fair and warmer weather Wednesday.
The New York World urges Congress to launch a full impartial investigation into the Panama Canal affair, accusing President Roosevelt of misstatements in his attack on Delavan Smith editor of the Indianapolis News. The call adds pressure for congressional action on the Panama matter.
Frederick A. Hyde of San Francisco and Joost H. Schneider were sentenced in federal court. Hyde received a $10,000 fine and two years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States of land in Oregon and Washington. Schneider was fined $1,000 and sentenced to two years and two months in prison.
In Washington the president's message was begun today in both houses. The Senate started reading at 12:15 and the House followed a few minutes later. Galleries were well filled and most seats occupied by members.
Francis D. Hirschberger, a noted Catholic churchman and friend of Archbishop Glennon, was shot and killed at his St Louis home early today. Officials had not determined whether the death was murder or self-inflicted.
The closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 10874, May corn 623, May oats 527, and Jan pork 15.82 with lard at 9.12-15. Union stock yards values list cattle at 7,000 head weak and beef cattle ranges from 3.40 to 7.75, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.65, cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.00, hogs 3.95 to 5.80, sheep 3.40 to 4.75. The notice also states store hours extended evenings through Christmas.
The council discussed rebates on public improvements with Alderman Pratt pushing to return over assessments to property owners and retire bonds. A $12,000 excess in the Third ward sewer assessment was noted, with City Attorney Mitchell saying rebates will be handled by the county court and not by a council vote.
The December circuit term opened with a busy grand jury session indicting five people on charges including maintaining gaming houses and robbery. Port Covey and Charles Cowing are expected to enter guilty pleas. Edward DeMar Harry Smith faced weapons charges linked to the Mathinney store theft. Charles Shepherd indicted for stealing an overcoat. Tony Cerra charged with attempting to murder Agnazio Messina. Andrew Johnson to plead not guilty in the Johnson Lemasters attack case.
Judge O F E Heard delivered the annual memorial address at the Dixon Elks service on Sunday. Local papers praise his remarks on patriotism, fraternal values, and the four virtues of charity, justice, fidelity, and brotherly love. The speech urged reflection on holidays and the duties of true citizenship.
Members of the Smith D. Atkins camp Sons of Veterans are urged to attend tonight's meeting. Officers will be elected and the gathering will include cards and refreshments.
A fragmented adage notes that advertising is pointless without goods and goods are useless without advertising. The remark contrasts two linked marketing essentials, underscoring mutual reliance.
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