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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
1
The forecast from the Associated Press notes rain and colder weather overnight with Thursday rain or snow and colder temperatures. In Iowa and Wisconsin rain turning to snow is probable with Thursday partly cloudy and colder conditions and possible snow flurries in the east.
Associated Press reports a failed mass killing plot at the Santa Rosa mine twenty miles south of Douglas Sonora. Mexican workers planted dynamite under the boarding house store and residences during dinner. The boarding house and store were destroyed. Fifteen American miners were injured but survived. Eighteen Mexicans were arrested.
Cincinnati Feb 12 P P Mast & Co agricultural implement manufacturers Springfield Ohio were placed in receivership by the federal court. Receivers ordered to continue operations but wind up swiftly. Assets listed at 1 million with 400000 debt. Financial stringency cited as the reason.
Five bandits robbed the Farmers and Manufacturers bank in Rich Hill Missouri seizing 23000 dollars in cash after dynamiting the building and wounding shots were exchanged with the sheriff’s posse. They fled into the rough countryside north of town.
Buffalo reports William J. Bryan arrived from his Canadian tour and spoke at Niagara Falls under the Democratic committee. This afternoon he will deliver five addresses in Buffalo on as many different topics.
Alton February 12 Henry Schuelle a wealthy building contractor is in jail on burglary charges. He allegedly confessed to a years long pattern of store robberies saying he knew it was wrong but could not stop the urge.
A devastating molten metal blast at the National Tube Company furnaces in Bridgeport today leaves about a dozen men burned and three fatally injured. Firefighters battle the blaze as agencies assess the scene and seek survivors.
Republicans in Missouri's Fifteenth District elected delegates to the national convention in Chicago and instructed them to vote for Taft for president. Delegates were chosen in Joplin on February 12 as part of the statewide push for Taft.
Chicago February 12 closing quotations show cattle 17,000 head steady with Beeves at 3 TA 4.00, stockers and feeders 2 50 to 4 65, cows 4 60, hogs 35,000 up six cents with light at 4 47, mixed 4 52, heavy 4 55, rough 4 30, bulk sales 4 45, sheep 11,090 steady around 8 20 to 5 35.
Mayor Dittmar asserts the paving project on South Galena avenue is run by property owners, not the city. A five-person owner committee will select brick, with two inspectors from Galena interests. The city may rebate excess costs to owners and residents may protest through legal steps if needed.
Aid for St Vincent's orphans' home held at St Pius hall Feb 18 and 19 with no soliciting and contributions welcomed. Committees listed for various stands and activities across both nights. notes a public protest by a South Kalena avenue property owner against paving contention.
The speaker argued the charged price and the estimate are unjustified, indicating the owners are serious about the matter and suggesting developments may occur soon.
The Robinson Manufacturing company filed its schedule with the city clerk in U S court. Liabilities total 209 453 80 with assets 150 482 99. Contingent liability on endorsed dealers’ paper undetermined. Recovery depends on dealers’ paper and on other firms’ paper realizations. Includes real estate 66 133 19 cash 459 79 bills notes securities 11 988 25 stock 62 922 31 machinery 14 000 00 debts on open accounts 5 634 45. Major liabilities include Consolidated Implement and Robinson Miller paper from banks and brokers in Chicago Kansas City Freeport Rockford.
The Civic League cites U S census data to compare payrolls. It shows liquor makers employ far fewer workers per invested dollar than boot and shoe, hosiery, cotton, woolen, slaughtering, and flour industries, with only 9 percent of capital paid in wages, implying broader employment elsewhere. The data claim Freeport reflects national trends and underscores lower employment in liquor manufacture.
Mrs Carolyn Carver Fiachioan sopranos a soloist from Rockford First Congregational Church has been secured for the Woman's Club musicale next Saturday. Her twenty small selections promise an unusually interesting program with strong press praise for her singing in Rockford and elsewhere. Members and friends are invited to attend.
Bil Waeni, long known in the jewelry trade, returns to Freeport and opens a jewelry business. He occupies part of the store formerly held by Geo. Bloswarts, the druggist, opposite the courthouse, and begins operations. Huchis, a familiar name from Peeksville’s jewelry and watchmaking circles, partners with Waeni and brings extensive factory experience to the venture.
J A Kelley of Sycamore a Schlite Brewing representative from Milwaukee traveled to Freeport to gauge local option feelings.
Pinealve Carbonized acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison. It offers antiseptic healing for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guen ther.
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