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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
1
Chicago report from the Associated Press says Illinois will be generally fair tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures. Wisconsin expects partly cloudy skies, colder tonight and fair Thursday. Town forecasts call for fair weather tonight and Thursday with a rising temperature near Thursday.
The funeral of Rev. Father Leo Heinrichs began at St Elizabeth's church and moved to Union station where his body boarded a Burlington train bound for Paterson New Jersey. Thousands stood bareheaded as the solemn procession passed. Rev Father William O'Ryan delivered the sermon praising the martyred priest.
Lansing Feb 26 John Allison a member of the lake shore gang and one of the Richland bank robbers who escaped from the state prison in 1904 and was recaptured after two years of freedom at Rock Island where he was married and led a decent life was today conditionally pardoned by the state board.
The Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry of the Netherlands escaped serious injury after their carriage was struck by a fast electric car near the Hague palace. The wrecked carriage marked a severe collision but both royal passengers were unharmed.
Washington February 26 Senator Oraker introduced a bill to re enlist dishonorably discharged Negro soldiers of the Twenty fifth Infantry who were shown by testimony in the Brownsville affair investigation not to be connected with the incident.
St Louis February 26 Daniel F Naughton assistant clerk of the house of delegates was found guilty as accessory after the fact in the alleged bribery of delegates Priesmeyer and Warner He received a three month jail term and a hundred dollar fine.
An attempt to wreck an east bound Alton passenger train at Ligginsville Missouri occurred late last night. A preceding freight train knocked the obstruction off the tracks, preventing disaster.
Albany February 26. The senate today passed an assembly bill allowing life insurance companies to enter into reorganization agreements to protect their interests. The measure enables insurers to pursue restructuring plans under state law amid financial pressures.
Marquette Michigan February 26 a violent blizzard floods the region with heavy snow and wind causing widespread disruption. Rattle and transport are strained as business and daily activity halt across the area.
Chief Silk resumes downtown duties and reports feeling better after enduring a prolonged siege and recent health challenges, marking a cautious recovery phase.
An advertisement touts Man Zan as a painless, inexpensive remedy for piles. The collapsible tube with a nozzle is ready for use and the product is sold by Hl. J. Moogk and P. Guenther.
The Daily Journal reports delivery disruptions affecting portions of the city for bleue woes as riders, routes, and neighborhoods experience delayed newspaper service and adjusted schedules.
Late this afternoon the presidential train arrived in Freeport with Mr and Mrs Washington. They will attend a reception at Embury M E Church this evening and stay at the hotel famed by Abraham Lincoln. A committee hosted them and invites all Freeport citizens to attend the Father of His Country event tonight at eight o clock.
The Anchors society held its annual dance and card party at the E. A. Blast ball last evening, the largest yet. Most members attended as prizes went to Mrs. Charlotte Reichert Miss Elizabeth Simons Charles Kropp and John Wetzel. A supper delay occurred due to culinary disarray while oyster stew and sandwiches were served. Many VOU members danced and others played cards.
A Freeport resident on Beaver Street reports a man accosted her on Walnut Street near Galena, insulted her, and pursued her to John Guyer’s home. With no witnesses, she fled and police search, amid calls for harsher punishment and stronger local safety. The incident underscores perceived police inadequacy and community concern.
Husn Temple No 180 Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan last night elected Royal Vizier Dr H E Morrison Sheik J J James Grand Emir F Mayer Mahedi A O Hart Secretary J C James Satrap F C Calkins Sahib J Bradford The spring ceremonial is set for Monday March 30.
Waterloo Times-Tribune reports Stover Motor Car company of Freeport will deliver the first gasoline streetcar to Rapid Transit in two weeks. The car will run Freeport to Waterloo on Illinois Central tracks with Rapid Transit officials aboard. Weighing about 16 000 pounds, it can reach 35 mph and aims to reduce local transit costs if trials succeed, potentially adding four more cars.
The Narren Sitaung to be given tomorrow evening under the auspices of Freeport Saengerbund promises an enjoyable gathering for all attendees. Previous Narren Siraungs were largely attended and reported excellent satisfaction with the event.
The Woman's Club honors Eugene Field, Illinois' famed poet, with a Saturday program focused on state historical figures. Eugene Field's daughter Mrs. W C Kingtar of Chicago will read his poems, Mrs. John G Oyler will sing, and the event is billed as a red letter day with a 25 cent admission for nonmembers.
The fourth in a series of card parties hosted by the organization will be held Friday at 2:30 PM in Odd Building. Proceeds support the group’s activities.
Local court yesterday afternoon found Mrs Kipscourb insane and committed her to the care of her family. The decision followed evaluation by the physician who examined her and advised the ward.
Republican gatherings planned in Prec port and surrounding counties as the congressional committee convenes to decide delegates for the congressional convention and rotate delegates to state council proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate estate transfers involving named individuals and multiple parties. The text references transfers to Peter and Andrew with associated actions and unspecified dates or offices. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Mrs Boot of Tharbor Maine extols a tonic as a neighborhood favorite. The product claims quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints malnutrition nervous debility and general weakness. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 60 cents.
Advertises Pinesalve Carbonized as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison and offers antiseptic healing. Promoted for chapped hands lips cuts and burns. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. PR. Guen jther.
Kansas official C W Prickett, speaking for the local option, argues saloon removal boosts Freeport prosperity. Trickett recalls driving out 256 saloons in Kansas City, while denouncing hypocrites and defending anti saloon aims amid a packed Grand Opera House audience.
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