17 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Chicago and Illinois weather on December 17. Rain or snow and colder tonight are expected in Iowa, with generally fair conditions Wednesday. The sun rose at 7:24 a.m. and set at 4:29 p.m.
Chicago report says M. L. Dillon, a traveling salesman, aged 46 or 65, shot Mrs. N. G. Cochrane as she slept last night and then fatally shot himself. Dillon had deserted his wife, lured Mrs. Cochrane to separate from her husband, and after their divorce she rejected his advances.
Justice Gould of the District of Columbia Equity court granted a temporary injunction restraining the American Federation of Labor from continuing its boycott against the Buck Stove and Range company of St. Louis pending final settlement of the case.
San Francisco Calif Dec 17 A complete reorganization of the deficient California Safe Deposit Trust company occurred yesterday. Directors and officers resigned and a new slate was promptly elected.
Durango Colorado December 17 The Smelter City bank of Durango a state institution with capital of 30000 failed to open this morning There is no statement The deposits are believed to not exceed 100000
President Roosevelt and party, aboard the yacht Mayflower, returned to Washington at 8:20 a.m. after a Hampton Roads trip. The journey had no special incidents.
Warsaw December 17 Sixteen hundred Polish schools across Russian Poland were closed following an order by General Skallon suspending the Polish school association.
Washington December 17 Secretary of the Navy Metcalf is confined to his home with an attack of grippe the illness delaying his public appearances and official duties while he recovers.
Peter Bennetham Sr a Cedarville pioneer died at his Freeport home on Hardin Street after a two year illness lasting five years. He was born December 14 1823 in Myers town Pa and married to Sarah Heffelfinger sixty five years ago. He moved from Cedarville to Freeport five years ago after a long saddlery career and farming investments. Surviving are seven children and siblings in Ohio Pennsylvania and Illinois. Funeral Thursday at his home with burial in Cedarville.
Charles Hmder, manager of the Sherman house in Appleton Wisconsin, recovered the $50 paid by a hotel on a forged check. The forger using multiple aliases, posing as traveling salesman F. Coper, had swindled John Conway and others in Appleton and Sheboygan. Coper, later captured at Sheboygan, faces transfer to Rock Island Illinois for further handling.
Freeport residents vote on annexing Arcade and Bailey park additions to the city. Early tallies show strong support with light turnout. First ward reports 182 votes, Third ward 195, and Second ward 167 at 4 o'clock.
Washington December 17 through the Associated Press new senators receive committee posts Stephenson Wisconsin overspending department of agriculture chairs claims enrolled bills five civilized tribes Pacific railroads and revolutionary claims La Follette moves from claims to military affairs chairmen include Allison appropriations Dolliver education and labor Hopkins enrolled bills Cullom foreign relations Burrows privileges and elections La Follette Potomac river front
Illinois chief executive Hon Charles S Deneen will address a large Freeport audience at 8 p m at the Grand Opera House. He tours northern Illinois promoting renomination with multiple speeches this week visiting Lanark Mt Carroll Savanna Stockton Galena and will depart for Chicago tomorrow. He is accompanied by Fred Sterling and Scott Cowan.
Associated Press report from Birmingham dated December 17 describes rescuers retrieving thirty dead from the Yolande mine before a new fire halts further access. Officials warn about thirty of forty more bodies trapped in the deep entry. The Elgin arson case drags on with expected jury delay as defenses extend witness testimony and pleas are anticipated to unfold over a full day.
A thousand cab drivers in New York walked off the job to press for higher wages and shorter working hours amid the ongoing labor action.
Arthur M Robb and Anha M Eversol of Durand are listed as licensees. The notice mentions Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup and the new Jaxative claimed to stimulate without irritation. It guarantees money back if unsatisfied and names H J Moogk and Win. F L Jungkunz.
The Daily Journal announces a citywide delivery for Toe a week, expanding access to the newspaper across districts. The notice emphasizes convenient home delivery and regular weekly circulation across the area.
An advertisement lists gloves handkerchiefs and neckwear of all kinds at Rows LercK Es app in a New York hotel located at 5 Galena street. The notice mentions sizes and age preferences with a general call for customers seeking items for adults.
The stock buyer announces acquisition of Win Secker Grocery Star and invites former customers to call. They promise fresh stock and reasonable prices.
The notice advertises storage and repainting services for carriages and automobiles for spring. Located at KR. 8. Johnston, Upstairs, corner Spring and Mechanic, inviting customers to arrange service.
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