20 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
1
The Appreciated Jot and Chicago report generally fair weather for Illinois tonight and Saturday with slightly colder conditions in the extreme north. Iowa shares fair conditions with a slight cooling in the east and central tonight. The sun rose at 7 26.48 a.m. and set at 4 31 p.m.
New York December 20 The mayor refused to recognize John F. Ahern as president of the Manhattan borough and as an alderman after Ahern was removed by Governor Hughes and then elected by the board of aldermen.
The Mendelssohn club presents Gounod's oratorio The Redemption at First Presbyterian Church in Freeport on Friday night January 3 with Gibler's orchestra and local soloists led by Mrs. Shelp, Mr. Reeve Burton, and Dr. Sheldon Clark. The performance benefits the King's Daughter's Settlement Home, with forty singers from local churches and a narrator setup.
At Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania rescue work faced many obstructions but six bodies had been removed from the Darr mine by 11 am with more located. Officials believe all bodies will be recovered within a few hours as the rescue continues.
J H Oliphant of the stock exchange house J H Oliphant and Co was shot in his private office and fatally wounded by a customer who had been a heavy loser in the market. The assailant then killed himself.
Budapest reports that amid Parliament accusations of political dishonesty, Hungarian premier Dr. Wekerle has challenged former Minister of Justice Polonyi to a pistol duel following yesterday's debate.
Howard Clifford aged 25 was executed in Peoria Illinois today for murdering his father, the death penalty carried out after a trial and conviction.
New York, Dec 20. With today s engagements the amount of gold for import totals 107 350 000 since the present movement began. Buy the boy child a pair of pebble leg rubber boots Just like papa wears. Sizes 4 to 10 3¢ for 1 25. Schmidt, Wacitlin & Pfeiffer.
Store and repaint services advertised for spring by R. S. Johnston located upstairs at the corner of Spring and Mechanic. This short notice highlights seasonal preparation for vehicles with storage options available.
John Club supports the King's Daughters Settlement Home by net proceeds of a local oratorio. The First Presbyterian Church auditorium is donated for the occasion. Admission is set at twenty five cents to allow broad attendance, presenting an educational music opportunity for the city.
John Mitchell was taken seriously ill in Indianapolis during a joint conference of miners and coal operators. A physician said the condition is serious but not necessarily critical.
Secretary of War Taft arrived in New York on the steamer President Grant after a trip around the world and said he was not prepared to discuss any public questions.
A two-masted schooner named David Carrier capsized two miles offshore near West Brook Connecticut in high seas. The crew reached Saybrook Point by noon after the incident occurred this morning.
On board the flagship Connectic cut the fleet reports by wireless telegraphy from Thursday noon. The fleet lies 5600 miles northwest of St. Thomas. Weather is described as fine and the message conveys steady progress of operations.
The department of agriculture estimates this season's acreage for winter wheat at 28,132,000 acres, spring wheat 17,079,000, corn 99,931,000, and oats 31,837,000.
AP reports closing quotations for May wheat at 1.0875, May corn 64 43, May oats 543%, Jan pork 8 12.60, Jan ribs 7.72, Jan lard 6 72. Chicago yard figures show cattle 2,500 strong to higher with Beeves 340 to 615, cows and heifers 1.15 to 4.60, hogs 35,000 down to 6.07/10, light 4.15 to 4.42, mixed 4.15 to 4.46, heavy 4.15 to 4.45, bulk sales 4.30 to 4.40, sheep 6,000 steady 1.75 to 4.30.
Elaborate preparations are under way for the Christmas morning service at First Presbyterian Church at 11 o'clock. An invitation has been extended to Evangelical churches without services at that hour, and several pastors have agreed to assist. The Temple quartette will perform special selections and lead the congregation in song. All are cordially invited to attend.
William Ascher as the poor child Santa Claus is making preparations for Christmas. He has 200 pounds of candy ready to be put into the bags and hundreds of toys. They will be distributed as usual on Christmas morning.
Services at the Volunteers of America hall 178 Van Buren street will continue as usual. With officers away, Mr. Richey of the Baptiste church will conduct services until their return. All are welcome.
A local advertisement promotes 40e infant shoes in dozens of fancy styles priced at 4 cents each. The sale notes a firm listing Schmide Wach lin Pfeiffer with the date 12-13-106, indicating a historic catalog or vendor mark.
A local ad lists mufflers gloves handkerchiefs and neckwear for sale at Rowr f UECKE s opposite the New York hotel at 2 Galena Street with prices around $2. The brief notice targets shoppers seeking seasonal apparel and small accessories.
A Christmas afternoon dance announced for Lexington Hall on December 19 with festive plans and community attendance expected.
Miss Marie Barnist operates a piano studio at 52 Oak Place offering lessons. Contact details and schedule appear in the readable text of the notice.
In Stephenson County Circuit Court a ten day trial moved from Ogle County ends with Samuel Elgin of Sterling found not guilty on arson. Circumstantial evidence and a strong alibi prompted jurors to acquit after three hours deliberation amid extensive witness testimony. The case stemmed from a 1906 creamery fire in Woosung township.
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