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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1909

Page

3

January Weather Forecast Flows From Forecasts, Heroic Claims

Washington January 2. Forecasts predict a wide January weather sequence with a strong warm wave, followed by a cool period and a 50 degree drop within ten days. Disturbances cross the continent January 1 to 8, with heaviest rain and snow in the central valleys. The writer touts long-range accuracy and claims scientific breakthroughs.

Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Pacific Slope Yan Great Central Valleys Jupiter Venus Washington Washington Herald Admiral Schley

Local numbers mark Joliet year with many saloons

Joliet will start the year with at least 185 saloons. Rev W W Deihl of Fourth Street M E church Sterling resigns due to ill health. Jo Daviess county marriages drop to 173 from 197 last year. Licenses fall from 221 in 1907 to 197 in 1908. Union earthquake relief meetings prompt postponement of sermons by Rev W H Beynon. Baptist services canceled for tomorrow night.

Joliet W. W. Deihl Fourth Street M. E Sterling Jo Daviess County Thalys W. H. Beynon Baptist Church

New Year Visits Share Local Social Scenes

Miss Mae McMahon of Rockford was New Year’s guest of Miss Margaret Cox. Patrick Hayes of Savanna spent New Year’s with his mother Mrs. Ann Garvey in this city. W. S. Meyer of Rhodes Town visits Henry Pfile in Lancaster. Mrs. Meyer was formerly Miss Fannie Biedler. Miss Nellie Grant of Chicago, holiday guest of Edward Graue on Worth Galena Avenue, returns to Chicago in the morning.

Mae McMahon Rockford Margaret Cox Patrick Hayes Savanna Ann Garvey W. S. Meyer Rhodes Henry Pfile Lancaster Meyer Fannie Biedler Nellie Grant Chicago Edward Graue Galena Avenue

Francis Schlatter in Denver Healer Visits City

The Phenomenal Healer of Denver remains in the city for a period. Healer Francis Schlatter can be found at 181 Exchange St. Public demonstrations and lectures occur daily at 3 p m at Stephenson and Mechanic streets. Contributions received. Psychology according to key note.

Denver Colo Exchange St Stephenson and Mechanic Streets

Mystic Flour Consignment Sacks Re Eerie Notice

A garbled OCR fragment references a consignment involving Mystic Flour and sack actions. The readable bits point to a shipment or sale in flux, with names and places obscured. This item presents as a partial public notice or classified notice fragment.

Confession Read in Hains Murder Trial

In Flushing New York General Peter C Hains and Mrs Virginia P Hains testified for their son Thornton J Hains, claiming Claudia Hains admitted a full confession to Wil liam E Annis, whose actions sparked the family rift. The confession reportedly affected Captain Hains mentally and was read to the jury. Justice Crane ordered District Attorney Darrin to continue as prosecutor, with Thornton J Hains to testify Monday.

Flushing N. Y Peter C. Hains Virginia P. Hains Thornton J. Hains William &. Annis Claudia Hains William E. Annis Peter Hains Peter Hains and His Wife. General Hains Peter Thornton Hains Captain Hains General Hains Justice Crane Darrin

WEAKENS ANTI BETTING LAW Appellate Court Halts Indictments

New York January 1 an appellate division ruling quashes indictments against racing men tied to Brighton Beach. The court held that selling advance information about horses weights jockeys and other odds data does not violate the law. District Attorney Elder vows action if the decision stands.

New York Supreme Court William Engeman Chris Fitzgerald John Cavanagh Brighton Beach Racetrack Elder Brooklyn

Philadelphia Commissioner Refuses Salary for Services

Rudolph Blankenburg, elected city commissioner in 1905, sent a $15,000 check to the board of city trustees representing his entire three year salary. He says he should not be paid for services rendered and will donate the sum to the police, firemen and teachers pension fund.

Philadelphia Rudolph Blankenbure Board of City Trustees Blankenburg

Celtic Ships Relief Across Atlantic for Messina Aid

The Celtic sails from New York to Messina carrying navy rations, Christmas trees, and relief goods for earthquake victims in Sicily and Calabria. The move, praised by Navy leadership, aims to quickly deliver sustenance while minimizing red tape. Ambassador Griscom coordinates efforts with Italian authorities and will return to Rome after organizing relief.

Washington United States Celtic New York Harbor Messina Harry McL. P. Huse Caspar F. Goodrich Navy Yard Navy Department Congress Kingston Atlantic State Department Culgoa Griscom Rome

Rockefeller Gives 16000 For Italian Earthquake Sufferers

The report notes prompt aid from John D. Rockefeller telegraphing the National Red Cross that he will contribute 16000 to the Italian disaster fund. Other gifts include Baron de Rothschild sending 490000 via the Italian ambassador and Berlin councils contributing 312500 plus Frankfurt am Main 4000. The American Red Cross has already cabled 100000 to Italy and Brewer Busch provided 25000.

Paris Jan. T Washington, Jan. L John D. Rockefeller National Red Cross Society Washington American Red Cross Society Italy Brewer Busch

Review Hopes For 1964 Trade Conditions In Dun Report

D U W S Review New York January 1 1964 predicts hopeful financial and commercial conditions for the year 1964. R G Dun & Co notes Wall Street recuperative powers shown during the year just ended were beyond the hopes of the most sanguine.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Wall Street

Lipari Islands Vanished in Sicily Strait Earthquake

A wireless from the Messina strait reports the Lipari Islands near Sicily have disappeared with a population around 28,000. Rescue efforts surge as aftershocks continue and officials tally uncertain death tolls while refugees flee to Calabria.

Rome Strait of Messina Lipari Islands Mediterranean Sicily

Devastation in Italy and Relief Struggle Report

Calabrian coast towns scourged by quakes and tsunamis. Messina and Reggio suffer mass casualties and looting. Refugees crowd aboard ships while 23,000 troops plan rescue and burial. Amid famine and chaos a Capriolo mayor survives a collapse. Edward and Alexandra scrap Berlin visit plans.

Hogy Iagea Rizo Messina

Hart Schreck Fight Cancelled by Lexington Police

Lexington event ended as Chief Jenkins refused to permit the Hart Schreck bout. In Rome Georgia a woman named Mrs George Law has slept six days with doctors unable to arouse her.

Lexington Jenkins Rome George Law

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