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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
1
Associated Press reports Chicago forecast partly cloudy and warmer tonight with snow possible tonight or Saturday. Wisconsin and Iowa expect partly cloudy skies with threat of snow tonight or Saturday and slight warming in the east tonight.
By a comptroller decision the Chicago Telephone company loses power to contribute to charitable institutions or provide free phone service to several hospitals and related institutions under its new franchise. The ruling restricts profit division and requires stricter expense alignment for city needs.
In a Frankfort joint session on February 28 Associated Press reports former Governor Bradly appears elected to the U S Senate after tallying 64 votes to 60 for Beckham with four Democrats voting with Republicans. Final unofficial count shows Bradly to be elected by 64 votes.
Giuseppe Alio, who killed Father Leo, repudiated his signed jail confession and all other statements after consulting court appointed defense counsel in Colorado Springs. He maintained that the priest fell dead, denying responsibility for the slaying. The press dispatch notes his assertion came last night as part of ongoing legal proceedings.
Persian capital Teheran witnessed bomb attempts on the Shah this afternoon. His Majesty escaped unharmed, but three outriders accompanying him were killed in the attack.
The First State Bank of Clear Lake twelve miles south of St. Cloud was blown open by cracksmen early today and burglars obtained $3,000. The incident was reported from St. Cloud by Associated Press.
Charleston Ill Feb 28 The indictment against Judge Peter S Grosscup of the United States circuit court and four other directors of the electric railway charging manslaughter for an August accident was today quashed by the court.
Washington Feb 28 The House adopted a special rule relating to the army appropriation bill and included a provision for a pay raise for enlisted men and non commissioned officers.
Members of the Capernaum Shrine grew from 76 at founding to 865, with 251 in attendance at a recent meeting. Mrs. Pauhina KK. Dickes, supreme high priestess, led a visit. 17 candidates joined. The event featured decorations, cyclamen displays, and visitors from Rockford. Eugene Field readings were scheduled at the Woman's Club with Mrs. W. C. Englard of Chicago, Mrs. John G. Oyler assisting.
Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem held its annual ceremonial with many supreme officers present including Mrs Ina K Dickes of Freeport the supreme high priestess on her first official visit to Capernaum. Officers Mrs Thomas J Derwent Rockford supreme chaplain A J Langford Mendota supreme guard Mrs Mary Van Alstyn Rockford supreme guide Mrs Lillian Severance Rockford supreme organist. Selections by Shrine quartet and solos by A J Provost Pecatonica enhanced the event. Welcome tokens were presented to Mrs Dickes including a hand painted water pitcher and a mahogany shepherds crook. Remarks praised the work and tokens expressed esteem. A Carnation presentation was given to Miss Schrader Lena and Mrs Dysart Dixon as part of the ceremony.
Members of the Lotus club gathered this afternoon for a matinee party and attended the production of Human Hearts at the Grand theater.
St Margaret’s guild hosts a dancing party at the Masonic temple on Monday night with Gibler’s orchestra to provide music.
The Freeport Tribunes No 99 invites members and others to a card party next Monday at 2:80 in Odd Fellows hall with 15 cent admission. The W R C will host a card party in the G A R hall Saturday night with a Haviland china prize and public welcome.
Chicago February 28 escorted by a pilot car the American car leader in the New York Paris automobile race left the city at 10 80 this morning for the west the other contestants remain here The report notes the restart after a pause with the field still gathered in Chicago.
IL B Garrett of Belvidere files for voluntary bankruptcy in U S court. Creditor liabilities are listed at 7078 54 with assets of 1928 25. Action filed through his attorney before the clerk of the court in this city.
Large attendance marked the funeral of the late Michael Redlinger with a solemn requiem mass at St Josephs church after his death on Tuesday.
Advertises Ring s Little Liver Pills to wake lazy livers and clear skin. Claims relief for biliousness and sick headaches. Sold by Hl J Moogh and C P Guenther with price noted.
Coal miners' contract with operators ends next April and a strike is anticipated. Heavy coal users plan large storage to cover the period of disruption. Illinois Central Railroad prepares to store 20,000 tons of coal and extend tracks behind the round house for unloading. Dubuque also making large storage preparations for coal ahead of potential stoppage.
Local creditors met at the Robinson Manufacturing offices and elected W E B Fry as trustee for creditors. Several witnesses were examined regarding business transactions. Rockford referee in bankruptcy Fister attended. The receiver’s status remains uncertain on the percentage recoverable per dollar.
The article notes a new law and outlines closure of multiple offices along the division. It mentions 23 traditional operators to be required at Freeport centers and details postings at Mast Junction West Junction and central offices, with several offices to close.
An advertisement claims Pinesalve carbonizes like a poultice to draw out inflammation and poison, offering antiseptic healing for chapped hands, lips, cuts, and burns. It names Q. J. Moogh and C. P. Guen as sellers.
Damascus Kinne, long identified with hotel work and a Civil War veteran who served in Sherman’s army, died at 12 45 PM at the family home on Lower Stephenson Street. Born November 9, 1847 in Gouverneur New York, he moved west as a youth, later owning and operating several eating houses and hotels in Iowa Minnesota Mackinac St Thomas Canada and Freeport. He belonged to the First M E church G A R Tribe of Ben Hur Maccabees Masons and Tiks. Survived by wife Winne a daughter Mrs Paul Cazeneuve of Montreal a granddaughter Miss Augusta Cazeneuve of Montreal and grandson Bassmond Vaylor, the funeral is set Sunday at 2 30 PM at the home with Rev. Co McCaskill officiating and Oakland cemetery burial.
An elderly resident of Brodhead Wisconsin, DeWitts Clinton Allen, died at his daughter Mrs Frank Kubateke’s home at 145 Stevenson Street this afternoon. Cause is asthma of the heart. He was sixty four last December, born in Pennsylvania, and had lived near Brodhead since boyhood. His wife and four children survive. Remains to be taken to Brodhead tomorrow morning for interment.
Col Channan conducted an inspection of Company E.2 N. Go., with forty one members present. Although he had little to say about the inspection, it was evident he was satisfied with the turnout and performance. Major Poturtilote and Coupe Krishi attended, while Prof. Dawson joined five others for a Friday visit.
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