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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Illinois will see rain or snow tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the northwest tonight and colder Friday. Iowa expects rain or snow tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the northeast tonight and colder Friday. Wisconsin will have snow late tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the east tonight and colder Friday.
The missing Standard Oil contract, showing the loan to T. N. Barnsdall of Pittsburg, is in Frank B. Kellogg’s hands. Government prosecutors aim to prove Standard Oil's control of Barnsdall’s oil fields and that Barnsdall acted largely as a dummy financier.
Representative Lilley, governor-elect of Connecticut, faced a subpoena over alleged violations of the corrupt practices act. The charge claims he or his financial agent used payments to saloon keepers to treat electors during the recent election campaign.
A Northern Pacific limited train struck a broken rail at McKenzie in North Dakota. The wreck sent coaches down a ten foot embankment after traveling fifty miles per hour. Eleven passengers were severely hurt but no fatalities were reported.
Five Chicago men Edward Wheed Edward Westcott Gustav Bayer Harry Michaels and George Anderson pleaded guilty to circulating spurious money and were sentenced to four to ten years in prison. They distributed an immense quantity of counterfeit five dollar bills.
Washington December 10 prominent speakers addressed the National Rivers and Harbors convention today. Joseph G Cannon James W Van Cleave president of the National Association of Manufacturers J A Ockerson and Governor Deneen among the speakers.
General Henry G. Worthington former Nevada congressman and Lincoln pallbearer collapsed from apoplexy on the floor of the U S House of Representatives today. The longtime public figure died later as the news memorials continue.
Two more men added to the death roll after a Tuesday clash between a fanatical group and police in Kansas City. Louis Pratt, a leader in the attack, died today, and Patrolman Mullane died this afternoon, bringing the total fatalities to four.
President Castro disembarked in Bordeaux today from the steamer Guadaloupe landing without incident.
A brief note promotes slippers as a thoughtful gift for both ladies and gentlemen. The ad references prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars and 50 cents and notes the item appears in the E and W line. The fragment is from December 10, 1912.
SERF AND HAIGHT reports cut clover and alfalfa meal offerings. No additional context provided.
Washington Dec. 10 Senate forest committee chair Reed Smoot presented the first National Conservation Commission forest inventory. The report cites forests covering 550 million acres, public and private ownership splits, and demands immediate action to stop fires, reduce waste, and plant areas larger than Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia combined to safeguard timber and waters.
Grand jury presented its report and five defendants were sentenced within an hour. Port Covey and Charles Cowing pleaded guilty to gambling charges and were fined. Others indicted for robbery and theft received indeterminate sentences at Joliet. Divorces granted for three desertion cases. Illinois Central suit over injuries at Freeport depot proceeded with demurrer discussed. Court reporter Tommy Scone noted for humor amid ongoing terms.
Construction has begun on a large Freeport Carriage factory, a branch of Moline Plow. Ten teams and nearly three times as many workers excavate a basement amid frost, with an eight inch crust on the surface. Excavation extends 300 feet from the south end of the old Robinson factory toward the north.
The Ox team and covered wagon fade as Stover motor cars from Freeport promise faster Boer travel in the Transvaal. A railway car is nearly ready for shipment to the region, with windmills also produced in Freeport by Stover and Woodmanse Manufacturing.
Three men held up an eastbound Great Northern train a mile and a half east of Hillyard early this morning. They robbed the mail car and escaped.
The Associated Press reports from New York that at 10 oclock the six day bicycle race leaders had covered 1 600 miles two miles and three laps ahead of the existing record.
Brown and Dollmeyer announce extended evening hours continuing until after Christmas. The move aims to accommodate shoppers busy for the holiday season and to boost year end sales.
Clarence Dame was arrested by Chief Silk after assaulting a car conductor on Thanksgiving. He was fined 85 dollars plus costs on the first offense and 3 dollars plus costs on the second, totaling 30 dollars, with no funds to pay, so he will remain jailed. Harold Mannhart, a boiler maker at Minors Central shops, injured his left eye while grinding iron.
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A concise suggestion endorses Barretts glasses as a sensible thoughtful gift for someone in need, emphasizing practicality and consideration in giving eyewear that aids vision and daily life.
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