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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1907
Page
5
The Associated Press reports Illinois faces fall tonight with likely light rain or snow, followed by warmer temperatures. Scattered precipitation is expected tonight and Thursday, with warmer conditions in the east by Thursday. The sun rose at 7 18 and set at 4 28.
The Western Union Telegraph Company directors declare a quarterly dividend of 1 percent payable in company stock. The firm has 2,620,000 unissued shares and will issue stock to cover the dividend amount.
United States Senator from Arkansas delivers a forceful address urging swift enforcement of anti trust remedies. He claims his plan would kill the trusts and challenges any senator to join in the contest over the issue.
In a Kansas City report from December 11, the State Bank of Admire Kansas reopened today. The Union Avenue Bank of Commerce of Kansas City and the private bank of D. A. Becker of Stoesburg Missouri are set to reopen today or tomorrow as part of a broader return to operation.
John G. Tenkins, former president of the First National Bank of Brooklyn, and his three sons were indicted by the Kings County grand jury on charges of conspiracy and perjury.
Up to noon today 170 bodies, victims of the Fairmont Coal Company disaster at Monongah West Virginia, were recovered from the mine shaft.
Dowager Queen Sophia of Sweden remains bedridden since King Os death, with anxiety rising over her condition as reports from Stockholm describe prolonged illness and frail health.
A claim that stoppage of liver and bowel functions can end quickly with Dr Kings New Life Pills. Advertises money back guarantee and says available at Joseph Emmert's drug store, 25a.
Government officials depart Washington for Goldfield Nevada to investigate the dispute between miners and mine operators. Western Federation of Miners endorses the strike and pledges support while General Funston moves toward Goldfield. Market reports note mixed commodity quotes and Chicago stockyards activity.
During the holidays Freeport high school alumni from Wisconsin and Illinois face off in a rare game under intercollegiate rules. Alumni squads, built from Madison and Urbana players, promise high quality hoops and strong local interest with Van Yook and McCool from Illinois visiting the event and former Freeport stars leading the teams.
Mr Shoula of Freeport now Rockford suffered a severe accident last evening when a falling tie caused a cut to his eye area. A glass shard penetrated his eyeball during the mishap while he was moving rock furniture on Stephengun street. He is recently married to Mrs Vincene of this city.
Harmony frayed during a Democratic club meeting over a resolution thanking contributors to the Bryan banquet. Henry Witte and Frank Goodwin clashed with members over recognition and committee status as Sheriff Milner and Mayor Dittmar mediated the dispute. The group ultimately approved the banquet bill in full.
Shortly before 2 this afternoon three voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed with the U S court by George W Howe and his two sons Martin C and Clarence J Howe farmers near Morrison Whiteside county. combined liabilities exceed 100000 with George W Howe his liabilities 691707 assets 24074 10 Martin C Howe 37539 60 assets 2004 and Clarence J Howe 792001 assets 6. These totals are the largest ever filed in this county.
A girl slipped while boarding a local wagon near the city ball, her leg caught between a wheel spoke and bolster stake. Firemen assisted, others warned that repeat incidents with children climbing rigs could end badly.
Mes Winters, of flan over, is at the Bataterian Tut Crentumnent Ben BK. Bidiiger of Chithjro is taking treatment at the Sanatoctian. Mrs Rilen Brown of silver Creek was received by the coritical oper ating of a large diet. Duson Lawry of Pormeroy, Lowatote Senate member, left Breeport for home. Miss Vivian Lawry and Miss Madge Lawry spent Sunday at the Sabaterium. Miss Louise Due lie surprised by friends at her home.
Governor Charles S. Deneen plans a Republican renomination tour, touring Lanark Carroll Savann in Mon Tue including Freeport and Galena before Chicago. He travels with Irle as he campaigns in southern Illinois, with stops and speeches outlined in his itinerary.
Plumbers in the Evans and Hosfer firm reached a settlement with their union, restoring George McKnight and Chester Gilbert to their former posts. The dispute began November 26 after a discharge, with other workers reinstated or shifted as part of the accord.
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