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05 Feb 1907
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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
1
Question of Fountain Pen Use Causes Curiosity
Readers ponder the best way to use a fountain pen and how proper technique affects writing quality and ink flow. Experts advise steady pressure, clean nibs, and choosing the right ink for smooth, reliable performance.
Powers Faces Court Return in Goebel Assassination Case
Caleb Powers, Kentucky’s principal prisoner, was summoned to court in Georgetown to face a renewed trial for alleged complicity in the 1900 assassination of Governor William Goebel. Proceedings likely delayed for months due to a crowded docket as appeals and prior trials, including life, death, and remand verdicts, have shaped the case. Public funds and supporter efforts amplified his defense as he awaits a special term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goebel
Kentucky
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Alteged
Willian Goebel
Powers
Court of Appeals
Civil service exams held for food and drug posts
Civil service examinations were held nationwide today for the Department of Agriculture under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. Openings include chief food and drug inspection chemist and numerous food and drug inspectors with salaries from 2000 to 8000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
California Land Frauds Uncovered In California
Acting under Roosevelt instructions inspector Neuhausen with the state mineralogist has unearthed gigantic land frauds in California. The findings will form the basis for criminal prosecutions and involve men of wealth influence and high social standing in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Interior Department
Neuhausen
California
Blizzard Dusts Central States Across Wide Area
Snow covers the middle Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio valleys, the Lake region, eastern New England and portions of the south, depths from an inch to two feet. A fierce gale drifts the snow in the eastern states, hindering all transportation while extreme cold grips the northwest and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Lake
New England
Illinois Central Probe Funding Approved by Senate
Illinois senate approves two bills totaling 150000 dollars for governor to prosecute the investigation into Illinois Central taxes. Special to Springfield dated February 5. The action aims to finance state probe activities and related inquiries into tax assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Senate
Chicago Weather Forecast Brief
Illinois fair tonight with snow in the south and colder conditions. Wednesday looks fair and warmer. Sun rose at 7 10 a m and will set at 4 19 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
Elgin Butter Market Holds Firm at 32 Cents
Elgin Illinois February 5 butter market stands firm at 32 cents per pound with no change. Weekly output totals 440700 pounds reflecting steady demand and supply in the Elgin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin, Til
Mary S Anthony Dies in Rochester at 80
Mary S. Anthony sister of Susan B. Anthony died in Rochester New York aged eighty today. The report notes a special event with the grand chorus singing Ein Feste Burg as part of the Story of the Reformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Mary S. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
Huss Kinley's Ad Lists Coats Furs and Suits Bargains
Read of real bargains in Coats Furs and Suits in Huss Kinley’s ad on page 8. The note mentions Steffen and Seyfarth’s hardware store hosting every Saturday to receive taxes. signed by JAMES SCOVILE, Co lector of Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huss @& Kinley
Steffen & Seyfarth
James Scovile
Florence
Wretched Service Stirs Up Council Over Street Car Fracas
Last night city council sparred over street car service and a pending plumbing inspection ordinance. Alderman Brokhausen derided the Freeport Street Railway, Light & Power company, calling it the rottenest in the country and urging franchise revocation. Other aldermen urged action to enforce the franchise, while a plumbing ordinance debate prompted a conference with master and journeyman plumbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brokhausen
Freeport Street Railway, Light & Power Company
Brokhausen
Rockford
Bauscher
Street Railway
Board of Health
Arcade
Ashherville
A. J. Goddard
Mitchell
Alderman Harden
Harden
Goddard
Stephenson Street
Brokhaugen
Trades and Labor Council
Frank J. Glenn
Glenn
Major Dittmar
W. E. Zimmerman
L. G. Voigt
Thomas Te Hark
Te Hark
Dr. Voigt
Freeport
Galena Avenue
Carroll Street
Jeff Lamm
Thaw Trial Defense Doctor Claims Thaw Insane
Dr C C Wiley of Pittsburg testified for Harry K Thaw declaring Thaw insane when he shot White The defense expert’s conclusions were challenged by Jerome as the jury sought to assess Thaws mental state The doctor argued that when considered together Thaws acts suggest insanity despite individual doubts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. C. Wiley
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
White
Wiley
Jerome
Euterpeans Meet French Music Art and Literature Group
The Euterpeans hosted Mrs. D B Breed for an evening with Miss Burbank Mrs Stahl and Mrs Baumgartner discussing the early French school of music art and literature and a potential future program including Mrs Brown in Parsifal and Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelungs The evening featured papers on the formation of the French language and literature history and musical and artistic selections by members and guests with signals of a forthcoming lecture recital and opera performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French School of Music
Euterpeans
D. B. Breed
Pete Eels
Stephenson County Fair elects directors and sets next fair
The Stephenson County Fair association held an annual stockholders meeting in the county courthouse. A financial statement was read showing cash on hand of 742.49 dollars and total receipts since inception of 4799.94 dollars with disbursements of 4076.50 dollars leaving 905.44 dollars on hand. Directors chosen for the ensuing year include James Regner J P Kramer Scott Deaner Hernan Prasse M B Humphrey J B Taggert H D Price Charles Leseman F B Walker W H Shons and John Bruce. They plan a meeting soon to elect officers and the next fair is set for the first week in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Fair Association
Court House
Pope
James Regner
J. P. Kramer
Scott Deaner
Hernan Prasse
M. B. Humphrey
J. B. Taggert
H. D. Price
Charles Leseman
F. B. Walker
W. H. Shons
John Bruce
Walters and Gra Wed in Orangeville Ceremony
Miss Elora Walters and Otto Gra of Green county Wisconsin obtained a marriage license here recently and were married at Orangeville last Sunday by Reverend M Colver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elora Walters
Otto Grabow
Green County
Wis
Orangeville
M. Colver
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
A damaged OCR warns readers against ointments for catarrh containing mercury. It cautions such products can spoil the sense, derange the system, and should only be used on physician prescriptions. Hall's Catarra Cure from Pow Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is advertised as containing mercury and sold by druggists with testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pow Cheney & Co
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Qheney & Co
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Freeport Building and Loan Association
C. F. Hildreth, Sec'y
Food and Drug Inspectors
Illinois Central Probe
Weather Forecast
Elgin
Hillmer
Verybody
H. A. Hillmer Co
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Brokhausen Enlivens
Harrington
Steffen
Electric Company
Committee On Police
Burwell
Stover
Committee On Health
J. J. O'Rourke
Eb Abe
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Cottonwood and
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Williams
Cherry
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Puley Streeb
Eudiom
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Ghobema
Gaclena
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Pienerab Wiertants
BTL
Rire Department
I Pollce Departigent
Ot Os Ltds
F. B. Dittmar Griffa
C. C. Willey
Charles D. Knowlton
Baumgartner
Muste Xine
Oyler
Early
French School of Art
Stahl
Samson
Flander
Dr. Clark
Edie Dallgiee
Gaylord White
Ieed
Mrs. Breed
Miss Burbank
Elect Directors
Joe
Stephenson St
North
Galena Ave
C.H. Little & Co
Valentine Post
America
Jungkunz
Underwood Typewriter Company
Underwood
Underwood Typewriter Co
Wabash Ave
Gas House Coke
Freaport Gas Light and Coke Co
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