Grand Jury Feud Ties to Mattoon Wreck Rumors
A dispute over grand jury veracity follows the Mattoon wreck. Indictments target directors for improper care, lack of operating rules, and failure to appoint qualified employees. Affidavits trade accusations between Circuit Clerk More and State's Attorney McNutt as the debate continues.
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Charleston
Grosscup
Fig
James W. Craig
Fred More
McNutt
More
Craig
Grand Jury
Tudge Thompson
Out Her Off With A Nickel
In Belleville Illinois on February 27 Mrs Sophia Schmith seeks a nickel smearkase from Mrs Kathrine Schorn of New Athens. Schorn had bequeathed most of a five thousand dollar estate on condition the girl stay. after marriage the girl claimed $105 wages and was cut off. Probate court must decide who pays for the cheese amid competing readings of the will and inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Sophia
Schmith
Kathrine Schorn
New Athens
Sehorn
Schorn
Snowbound horseback rescue ends with rider rescued
Bloomington HK Feb 27 A faithful horse stumbled in snowdrifts throwing Miss Elesteer England daughter of Jol OC from Logan equity. The horse stood over the unconscious rider for two hours until she revived, mounted again, and began home as rescuers arrived.
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Bloomington
Partial state report on Pabst and coat entries
Fragmented OCR text reports a partial tally for Pabst and coat imports into the state for a period ending SO,SO, noting various shipments within central areas and a total outfit estimate of 486,396 with unclear context and figures.
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Pabst
Wes PT Beth
Vine Strike Near Peoria Sparks Uneven Protest
A cryptic note describes a local disturbance with references to an interdepartmental dispute at a construction site. The report mentions detachment 27 and a deputy operator, with unclear lines about a lock, a northern region, and a president named Joao. Further details are not clear from the text.
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Peoria
Theo
Morthern
Ccogab
Antheern
Lefiaia Field
Joao Ai
Woethker
Local Trustees Leadership Change in Fiynnsville
Deeniur Tih the new president of the land at trustees of Millikin university has been succeeded by Da We td Penbadlegen. Waller appointed treasurer and later replaced by Corvisher ai reed tur, with changes affecting governance at Fiynnsville institutions.
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Deeniur Tih
Greenview Business Destroyed in Fire at Bigshire
Fire gutted Greenview business in Bigshire area near Springfield. The blaze damaged stocks totaling 380000 dollars, with 24000 dollars in reported damages. Eyewitnesses say proprietor Eylviata Prop et stated the fire started after an explosion. Police and fire crews investigated the scene in Greenview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenview
Springfield
Pebony
Eylviata
Adidige
Tablets for all diseases of the liver and kidneys
Father Williams Indian Herb Tab lets claim to cure liver and kidney diseases stomach and bowels. It promotes digestion and bowel movement, purifies blood, and keeps you well. Trial price 26 cents with money back if not satisfied. Sold by C P Gneuther & Co. druggists at Galena Ave and Galena St.
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William
C. P. Gneuther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
Rates to Remain the Same in Woodmen of America Letter
Head Clerk C W Hawes states there is no official authority or expectation that the executive council will propose rate changes at the next head camp in June. He notes past reports have shown the same data and that the decision rests with the head camp, which will have about 615 delegates and nine head officers voting. No indications of contemplated rate changes are evident.
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Hawes
Woodmen
Rockford
Executive Council
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Ind
Milwaukee
Wis
C. W. Hawes
M. W. of A
Baseball Schedules Set for American and National Leagues
New York reports the American league schedule of 154 games with Detroit opening at Chicago on April 14 and regular league meetings moved to New York. White Sox have seventeen Sunday dates and a Fourth of July holiday game. The National league schedule to be announced tomorrow shows fewer clashes, mainly in Chicago and St. Louis.
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New York
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
John I. Taylor
Johnson
White Sox
South Side
Windy City
Sox
Cubs
Nick Altrock Wed Hannah Weddendorf in Cincinnati Marriage
Nick Altrock the White Sox pitcher married Hannah Weddendorf at St Peters Church in Cincinnati. The ceremony drew relatives and close friends with a reception at Altrock’s home and later at the bride’s family residence. The couple plan to join the White Sox in spring training and then live in Chicago for the next season. The Athletic Club near Nick’s home hosted a large reception with a brass band as street crowds cheered the union.
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Cincinnati
Nick Altrock
Comiskey's
White Sox
Hannah Weddendorf
Elmore Street
St. Piters
Chev
Mar. Humes
Anotter
Altrock
Fifteenth
Elenore
Nick
Adfroek Terran
Chicago
Chi- Cue
Athletic Club
Pittsburg Notables Back Regular Republican Rate Association
John Warner a former shortstop joins a new Regular Republican Rate Association in Pittsburgh with ties to former Senator William P ing and aims to back re election of Boies Penrose. The group includes Ad Guinbert as sheriff and Nd Swartwood, marking Warner s first county politics venture.
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Pittsburg
John Warner
Carnegie
William Ping
Senandor Boies Penrose
United States Senate
Warner
Great Hatch
Ad Guinbert
Nd. Swartwood
Woley's Honey and Tar Cure Ad Claims
Advertises Woley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds with a mild laxative effect. Promises genuine product in yellow package. Names H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jupgkuna as endorsers or suppliers.
Owen Sound Fight Over Local Option Sparks Attacks
Newspersons and merchants attack a figure as Freeport Civic League declares a Black Eye has been given to Lat. The piece recaps local option town progress from fire department upgrades to new post office construction and industry expansions, noting upcoming by law votes on loans for two more industries.
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Little
John McQuaker & Co
D. A. McClean
Boca
Freeport
Collegiate Institute
Knox Church
Taylor & Pringle Co
Wm. Kennedy & Sons Foundry and Steel
N. Bo
Kodol touted as best remedy for stomach troubles
KODOL is promoted as the best remedy known today for dyspepsia indigestion and all troubles from stomach disorders. It is described as pleasant prompt and thorough and is sold by Wm EF Jungkunz a druggist located at 85 Stephenson St.
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Wm. EF Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Local Shoe Closeout Notice at Brown & Dollmeyer
J Burdett piano tuner orders at Brown and Dollmeyer s to close out girls double sole kid shoes priced at 1 35 and 1 50. Schumier Wachlin and Peele ER. 2 Olhat t.
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ScHuMier, Wachlin & Peele ER
Daily Journal Delivery Price Introduced
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents per week, offering affordable access to local news for residents and businesses. The note highlights convenient service and broad coverage across neighborhoods, inviting readers to subscribe or inquire for details.
Freeport City Council Proceedings January 20 1908
The Freeport council met in regular session with most aldermen present chaired by the acting chair. Actions included approving minutes, referring a butcher street sale petition to Ordinances, adopting a Galena Avenue and Broadway improvement ordinance with cost estimate, approving a fire escapes ordinance report, condemning unsafe old Adams Calena street buildings, and instructing the City Attorney to draft the condemnation ordinance.
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Gibler
Dittmar Oreup
Dorman
Brokhausen
City of
Freeport
Business Men’s Association
Pratt
Younglove
Gmena Avenue
Broadway
Board of Local Improvements
McGovern
Hardg@n
Board of
Galena Avenue
J. F. Rodemeyer
Hummer G Prale
P. J. Lonergan
Prall
City of Freeport
Adams and
Calena Streets
Freeport City Council Moves to Form New Township
The Freeport City Council resolves to urge Stephenson County to organize the territory comprising Freeport Harlem and Silver Creek into a separate township named Freeport. The action, approved at a meeting, follows discussion of bills and street light costs, with adjournment after authorization of payments and street car matter review.
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City of
Freeport
Harlem
Silver Creek
County Board of Supervisors
Stephenson
State of
Local endorsement boosts Doan's Kidney Pills in Freeport scene
Mrs. Adam Marker of Freeport Illinois reports relief from kidney pain rheumatism and headaches after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought from Emmiert's drug store and claims the pills ended months of misery. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY lists Doan's as sale agents for the United States.
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Freeport
Buffalo
New York
Adam Marker
Ordway Street
Ill
Dean
Emmiert
Foster-Milburn Co
United States
Doan’s
Coming Events Schedule Reads Like City Social Calendar
The list details events through March including the Fourth annual ceremonial at the Shrine on February 27, Germania society gatherings on the same date, St. Mary's hall card parties, YMCA annual banquet, Germania dance, a University Extension lecture on Early Christianity by Prof. H. L. Willett, a St Patrick’s party, and the Stephenson County Peach Institute events.
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Germania Society
St. Mary's Hall
H. L. Willett
St Mary's Hall
Tr. A. Too
Visualizing March moving pictures and shows
Listings note February entries for R Human Hearts and March Preston Downey Moving Pictures with March 4 featuring Mrs Fiske and Oo. Also March 5 shows Al Field o Minstrels and Uncle Josh Perking. March 11 presents The Red Mill.
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Human Hearts
Mar
Preston
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Batschev
Yvetye Ive
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Ald. Harden
Ald. Brokhausen
Ald. Pratt
Ald. Bauscher
W. Hi. Wagner & Sons
Joseph Emmert
S. J. Griffin
Steph St. W. Wreeport
OK. Griffin
Harlem Ave
W. Freeport
I. E. Griffin
Lincoln Ave
BE. Griffin
McKinley Ave
Lee Cee Eee
I.E. Griffin
Saxby Ave
Shaffer
E. i. Griffin
Walton Ave
F. i. Griffin
State Bank
Burchard Place
Gurchard Place
Stephenson St. W. Freeport
Ald
Harden
Lonerga
Counceil
WM. Waterstradt
Ntonm Naimpel
Maurer Hay
Walter Dittmar
Dorman & Co Aorsee
Stetfen & Seyvfarth
Wain Walton
Weys and Bridges
Parman & Co
Civic League
Grand Opera House
Hoosier
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