13 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
The Associated Press reports rain in southern Illinois and rain or snow in northern portions tonight and Saturday. In Iowa, rain or snow is likely tonight and Saturday. Sunrise was at 7:21 a.m. and sunset at 4:27 p.m.
Associated Press reports Stuyvesant Vish in a superior court affidavit says he will seek a majority of proxies to oust Jedward H. Harriman as director of Illinois Central Railroad. Vish accuses Harriman of aiming to control the Illinois Central for Union Pacific interests.
Advisers from Madison will travel to Nebraska to aid in shifting the Republican delegation from Taft, who had the last state convention endorsement, to La Follette. The plan calls for a delegation to back La Follette at the next Republican national convention.
Urban McDonald sprinting for an extra lap in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden was severely injured early today. He and teammate Lawson were forced to retire from the contest while the other teams kept their positions.
In Belvidere Indiana a masked man entered Charles Weber's store and demanded 400 dollars from the safe at gunpoint. Weber fired twice but missed. the robber was knocked down and revealed as Billy Mehan a local resident. He was arrested.
Chicago dec 18 Richard Walton colored was hanged here today for the murder of Mrs Louise White Grant last September. A coat sweater will please any boy. E W. & W. is offering special values at 100 to 2 00. 12-12d11w Buy the boy child a pair of pebble leg rubber boots Just like papa wears Sizes 4 to 10s for 1 28 schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer 12-18-106
Emory PD Palmer a prominent Illinois Central engineer died at his home at 189 Galena street at ten minutes after 5 on Thursday afternoon. Born in Jackson, Michigan, November 26, 1838, he had a long railroad career including service on the Michigan Central and Detroit Milwaukee and Grand Haven lines before joining Illinois Central in 1877. He lived in Freeport since 188? and leaves a wife Hattie Albina Sanford and five children. He was a Mason and member of S of M and B of LL E and a Republican.
Christmas counter at the B A Read store drew liberal patronage today and will run through tomorrow night. Desirable gifts include aprons and embroidered towels among other fancy articles. Rev BF J Bate's photographs of Giube park, enhanced with Japanese water colors, are selling well.
Fred Borchers of German Valley was operated upon today at the sanatorium. Mrs. W citover and her baby, who had been at the sanatorium for two weeks, returned home Thursday.
Governor Charles Deneen will address political issues at the Grand Opera House in Freeport on Tuesday evening December 17 starting at 8 o'clock. The public is invited with special emphasis on attendance by ladies. The article lists a detailed itinerary for Monday and Tuesday with multiple town stops and meetings.
The Illinois Central pay car reaches Freeport tomorrow amid uncertainty over cashing checks handed to employees. Bankers expect guidance from officials, with last month’s partial currency payout and cashier’s certificates raising questions about this approach. Some bankers propose a bank pool to cover payments, but opposition exists. Freeport bankers will convene late afternoon to determine action.
Lilian Waltz a 10 year old girl abducted last Saturday afternoon from her Chicago home was located today in Momence Illinois. The man and woman who accompanied her were arrested.
In Washington and Detroit, Associated Press dispatches report rumors that Secretary Cortelsou may resign from the cabinet. The secretary deflects the inquiry stating he will not resign, calling the circulating view another perspective.
Pearl City supervisor G W Dow reported a dead man found in the road near the Pothutf schoolhouse seven miles south of Pearl City. Coroner Dr W B Peck ordered further fact gathering, with Deputy Coroner Dr M M Baumgartner to hold an inquest once available. Lester O Reilly, 60, of the vicinity is suspected. he wore a blue suit and overcoat.
Early morning blaze guted a house owned by Michael Haren and occupied by Mr. Cox and family on Empire street near Saxby avenue. Cox, employed at Rawleigh Medical, had $500 insurance on the building, likely not covering total loss. Fire started possibly from chimney sparks igniting east grass, with about a third of household goods saved and a chest of tools lost. The Coxes woke to smoke and saved two thirds of their belongings. The house stood across from the Saxby home.
At the regular session on Saturday afternoon Miss Van Blarcum from the High School will address the club on Domestic Science. Attention is called to unpaid annual donations for the poor house Christmas tree fund. An executive board meeting is set for 2 40.
The Altar Guild of Grace Church will meet at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the directress's home. The gathering focuses on church duties and preparations for services.
Emperor William of Goronnsy arrived in Amsterdam today aboard the diocerial yacht Hohen Gallern from Pineland and was greeted by the Dutch royal family. The Associated Press reports the visit as a royal welcome in the Dutch capital.
An ad note touts Sleapy Hye flour with a claim of top quality "The flour thas aiued the best." It mentions a limited time offer and references DANDMECER'S Pelephote 321 with garbled trailing text.
A brief notice highlights Solt Chocelite shop offering all kinds of home baking. Community readers are invited to visit and explore the shop's varied treats.
Mrs Nicholas Longworth underwent an appendectomy yesterday. Condition reported as excellent this morning by Anited Press from Washington.
City furniture stores will extend hours and stay open in the evenings after the holidays, offering shoppers more time to browse and purchase before closing for the night. The adjusted schedule aims to accommodate work visitors and boost sales during the postholiday period.
B S Johnston offers storage and repainting services for vehicles this spring. Located upstairs at the Spriggs and Mechanic corner, the shop promotes available detailing and related auto work.
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