06 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
1
The notes tout hardwood floors as desirable and affordable through modern manufacture. It urges readers to start planning now and visit to discuss options, aiming to make homes more comfortable, attractive, and up to date.
London February 6 Special reports the farewell banquet for James Bryce the new United States ambassador at the Savoy Hotel tonight hosted by the London Pilgrims. Field Marshal Earl Roberts will preside with cabinet members foreign diplomats and notable figures attending. Reid will propose Bryce’s health and both ambassadors will emphasize Anglo American friendship.
Washington Feb 6 Special The house judiciary committee reported it is of the opinion that congress has no jurisdiction or authority over the subject of woman and child labor. W J Oliver, lowest Panama Canal bidder, filed his complete bid with the Isthmian Canal Commission this afternoon. Speaker Cannon is confined at home with a severe cold.
A fire in Boston destroyed the Hunt Brothers department store block and several tenements early today. One man was killed and at least thirteen others injured as the blaze caused about $100,000 in losses. The fire was reported around dawn and involved multiple buildings across the block. Fire crews battled the flames, with authorities investigating the cause.
A cable from Caracas dated Feb 4 reports Venezuelan President Castro expected to die within 24 hours, with high government officials stating death imminent. The dispatch released in New York on Feb 6 notes the急 condition and presumes presidential succession.
Special weather summary for Chicago notes fair and warmer conditions tonight with a shift to snow and warmer by Thursday. Daylight hours show sun rising at 7 09 p m and setting at 5 20 p m with no major precipitation mentioned beyond the forecast snow.
Count John A. Creighton, the noted philanthropist, is ill with pneumonia and other complications. He is not expected to survive the day.
Steamers in distress off Sketch Harbor last night arrived safely in port today. Halifax reports the fleet with crew and passengers unharmed after the peril. Special dispatch notes calm seas and orderly conduct aboard the rescued vessels.
Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 7.94 and May corn at 4.74. Union stock yards figures list cattle at 18,000 up 10, with various beef and hog price ranges, and a brisk sheep market at 3.50 to 3.70. The Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers union No 42 holds its regular meeting tonight.
Notice offers space to rent in a Douglas Ave warehouse with reasonable rates and a second storage option for a household on Van Buren St. The building at Van Buren and Exchange Sts is occupied as a blacksmith shop by Criddle Bros Javee Dorman & Co.
Attorney Delmas of San Francisco assumes defense duties as District Attorney Jerome withdraws objection to insanity testimony in Thaw case collateral branches. Benjamin Bowman testifies he heard White threaten Thaw in 1903 and relayed the warning, while Thaw’s sisters exit the courtroom citing propriety. Witnesses describe Thaw’s pale appearance and irrational post shooting actions. a note passed to Thaw by his wife at Cafe Martin figures in dramatic courtroom moments.
Special Agent T. J. Healy and Freeport police hunted a confidence man who boarded the Galena to Freeport train yesterday afternoon. A farmer woke to find his fur coat, new overshoes, and $42 missing after sharing a seat with a well dressed man. The thief, described as short and heavy with a black suit, vanished as the crowded train pulled into Freeport. No trace was found.
The Retail Clerk's union met last evening at EK A Blust hall. Nominated International officers included W. E. Almmerman as seventh vice president George Carroll and A F Smith as board of audit members H A Reitter as delegate to the AFL. Sick fund benefits were voted to I A Smith Flo Arthur Moore ten dollars and J J Wheel aid twenty dollars.
Prof A F E Willis of New York is in the city arranging a lecture series. This afternoon he spoke to College of Commerce students on Character Reading. Willis comes to Freeport highly recommended and has lectured at major universities nationwide.
A license listing appears for Wea vin F. Krown of Silver Creek and Yh Elizabeth Nehus in Freeport with a fee of .23 noted. The broken OCR text suggests a municipal or business license entry including several names and locations. The readable items are the licensees and the towns Silver Creek Freeport and associated initials.
The Rock Grove board heard petitions from Rock and Erin townships for two new bridges with an estimated $1800 total cost and two from Erin for replacement bridges. Relief aid applications were heard for Florence I Niles and Margaret B Rhodes, both blind. Grand jurors for the March term were named, and the board adopted resolutions mourning Edward L Crookrite, pledging sympathy to his family and recording the tribute.
Passengers on Illinois Central No 402 barely escaped injury when a fast freight roared past the passenger car as people alighted at the Central depot. The freight split in two, the front section speeding by the Stephenson street crossing while Bert Clay narrowly avoided being struck, prompting widespread fear of a fatal crush among waiting travelers.
Springfield dispatch notes Democratic leader Pattison opposes local option. He argues saloon revenue ties to taxes and opposes country township control. Hearings set Feb 19 and 20 with supporters and opponents to present arguments. Organized labor plans to push repeal of convict labor use and other labor reforms.
Herman Heeren, longtime bartender for Edward Busbelle, rents the former Evans and Hoefer plumbing space in the Mitchell building and will unveil a modern sample room early next month. He has ordered a complete Chicago-made fixture set to furnish the up-to-date establishment.
A concise item notes a health and happiness guide for female telephone operators. It advertises a product labeled Hol liseer's Rocky Mountain Tea with full particulars priced at 45 cents. The notice mentions tea or tablets and credits Joseph Emmert as the source or promoter.
A concert program highlights performances termed Story of the Reformation and a vocal chorus piece Ein Feete Burg. The event draws music lovers to the hall with selections spanning historical liturgy and modern arrangements.
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