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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
8
Chicago dispatch reports minimal temperature change for the Illinois Town Fair tonight and Friday. The sun rose at 7 25 a m and set at 4 30 p m as residents anticipate mild weather for the event and related activities.
The late King Oscar died December 8 and was interred at noon in Riddarholms church in Stockholm with a plain but moving ceremony. Archbishop of Stockholm led the service, followed by a forty two gun salute and infantry volleys. A memorial service at St James Palace in London was held with King Edward and royal family attendance and foreign embassies represented.
Special dispatch from Columbus reports Frank Earl, sent from Sidney for the murder of butcher William Legg during a robbery. Despite efforts for commutation, the pardon board refused. Earl has a prior record in Washington and Illinois. Governor Harris is not expected to intervene before the early morning execution in the state prison annex.
J Hamilton Lewis of Chicago said he would accept the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor if offered. The item notes his receptive stance reported by the Associated Press from New York on December 19. A separate ad mentions Ohno Laxative Fruit Syrup promising effective relief with a money back guarantee, attributed to H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
An advertisement from Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer offers pebble leg rubber boots in sizes 4 to 10 at 1.26 dollars. The short notice spot markets durable footwear for families, highlighting a practical, child sized option echoing paternal style.
A Welcome Present features a pair of Winslow's slippers priced at 30 units to 3.00 dollars. The ad touts a great selection and invites shoppers to browse the collection.
Notice offers storage and reprinting services for carriages and automobiles for spring. Route provided via RR S Johnston located upstairs at corner Spring and Mechanic with date 11 30.
On December 19 in Washington, Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and Representative Dearmond of Missouri fought on the House floor after adjournment. They exchanged several blows before bystanders separated them, Williams sustaining a gash on his left cheek and a bruise on his forehead while Dearmond showed no marks. The clash followed the passage of the lie, and Speaker Cannon announced new committee assignments for the Sixtieth Congress with many changes.
Henry Dibblee a wealthy Chicago business man and brother in law of the late Marshall Field died today. He was 8 and his death was reported by the Associated Press from Chicago on December 19.
The Associated Press reports closing Chicago board of trade quotes with May wheat at 1.05 and May corn around 5.173, pork at 12.60, and hogs at 46 000 with a drop of about 15. The Union Stock Yards shows cattle weak at 83.40 to 6.10, hogs lower, and sheep steady around 2.00 to 4.10. A Dickinson & Co. quote sheet lists opening and high figures for December and May grains.
Mens and ladies fancy slippers offered at all prices at Row LUE CKE's opposite the New York hotel in Galena SC with discounts and display of styles.
Christmas afternoon event at Lexington hall features Miss Marie Barnist of the piano studio at 182 Oak Place performing. The notice lists date as December 18 with the year omitted and notes the venue and performer for the social gathering.
Four hundred miners are entombed at the Darr mines of Pittsburg Coal company in Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania after a massive explosion at 11:30 AM. About 100 Americans and the rest Hungarian laborers are believed trapped as heavy smoke and fire hinder rescue efforts. mine mouth wrecked and hope for survivors fades as conditions inside threaten lives.
Tokyo December 19 The Associated Press reports Japan would cordially welcome the American fleet of battleships to the Pacific and to its ports if the voyage is extended. Foreign Minister Viscount Hayashi stated that Japan views any prudent American decision with friendliness. The sentiment reflects broad public approval in Japan.
Judge Ball announced after talks with Harriman and Fish interests he would decide this afternoon whether to adjourn the Illinois Central Railroad annual meeting or rule on injunction proceedings. The meeting is adjourned until February with the exact date to be fixed later.
St Petersburg dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas nameday marked by a government order restoring the ornate uniform of Alexander II to the Russian army. The move revives a historic design and signals a ceremonial emphasis on imperial tradition.
Pope Pius IX today personally conducted the public consistory in Rome the ceremony attended by thousands of invitees including many Americans as part of the papal gathering.
Fire crews responded at 12:30 to Harris meat market on Jackson and dams streets where a hole through the floor above the smoke oven caused smoke fill and smoke damage to meat stock. The oven’s iron heat ignited nearby woodwork. building damage light. Later at 10:30 this morning fire called to Deputy Sheriff Dunlap residence in Scheidt building Chicago street due to range overheating and woodwork ignition.
James Boyer a Ridott resident died this afternoon shortly before 3 due to consumption and heart trouble. His wife recently fell ill with smallpox and there are six small children. Mr Boyer, about 61, was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ridott as a child, later operating a store there.
John M. Peterson of Davis and Emma L. Sewalson of Pecatonica were granted a marriage license at Rockford on Wednesday in Winnebago County.
An important meeting of the Woman's Society and the Improvement Society of the Baptist Church will be held tonight following the prayer meeting.
The Elgin arson trial nears verdict after late testimony and defense motion for not guilty ruling is overruled. Prosecution opens, defense counters with alibi doubts, and witnesses’ credibility is challenged amid plans to send the case to the jury this evening. Several criminal cases and hearings follow, including McDaniels and other defendants, with continuance anticipated.
An editorial warns against seeking advice for coughs or colds due to the danger of unknown preparations. It promotes Foley's Money and Tar as a genuine remedy in a yellow package and cautions against substitutes. Signed by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Dozens of soft sole infant shoes in varied styles offered for sale by Ninas Schmidt Wachlin Pfeifer. Limited information available due to damaged text.
An odd classified snippet from a New York hotel at 8 Galenas Street advertises mufflers gloves handkerchiefs and neckwear of all kinds. The brief notice mentions dates 12 to 17 and notes a column titled Tournals want colamop, implying a rental or trade listing for accessories.
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