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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
1
Illnois and Iowa forecast light rain or snow tonight and Saturday. Illinois expected warmer tonight, cooler in the east tomorrow. Lowa Fork region to see cloudy skies with light precipitation, warmer in the east tonight, cooler Saturday. Sunrise 7 19 p.m. sunset 4 33 p.m.
Night riders, about one hundred strong, overpowered three policemen in Russellville Logan County. They dynamited and burned two tobacco concerns and other establishments, wounding three men. Telephone girls and officers were held three hours. Property loss estimated at 50 000. Guards posted at Hopkinsville.
Mary Alice Garrison wife of R W Garrison near Bolton Florence township died at Globe hospital at 4 AM after a year of poor health with dropsy and heart trouble. She was born in Ohio 56 years ago came to the county as a young girl married 35 years ago. Survived by husband four children mother sister and brothers. Funeral 2 PM Sunday from her home with Rev Allen officiating. Interment Hart cemetery.
H L Storrs a California Safe Deposit and Trust bookkeeper confessed that false entries in the bank’s books were made in his handwriting under orders from jailed manager J Dalzell Brows and J D Roberson, with the fugitive assistant secretary implicated in the confession.
The Associated Press reports that a plan was revealed in Pittsburg on January 3 allowing the dissolution of Westinghouse main company receivership and restoration of its business to the stockholders. Officials indicated strong confidence in the plan’s success and its broad implications for owners and investors.
London January reports that Countess Yar mouth formerly Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh has begun nullification proceedings to end her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth. She is noted as sister to Harry Thaw.
In Wharton O Jan 38 a dozen residents fell seriously ill after consuming cheese and at least five deaths are reported. Officials say the poison may have contaminated the cheese prompting a wide health alert and investigations by local authorities.
New York sugar markets saw all grades of refined sugar rise by ten cents per hundred today on January 3. Strong demand and market optimism supported the price move with traders noting limited supply and steady buying interest from refiners and wholesalers.
Today's market report lists May wheat at 1.067 and 1.0734 to 1.08 futures. Chicago Board of Trade quotations show cattle prices steady to higher, with beves Cow heifers stockers feeders and rough prices noted. Hog and pork data appear with various bid asks, while lamb and sheep quotations trend lower and the report cites F. J. Miner & Co. and C. D. Anderson as local managers.
H M Scott of Rockford and H F Norton of Rockford called on friends in the city today. D E Rice of Green Bay visited nearby. Mrs W P Jackson of Monroe, and Mrs John Bolender of Monroe, were guests of friends. Robert Risdall of Rock Island transacted business in Freeport.
Leo Pasche faced Justice Goddard on a charge of defrauding horse owners in a November trade. He was found guilty and bound over in bond to the grand jury for $200, with bonds posted by his father Ford Pasche. The state, led by State's Attorney Burrell, argued that Pasche misrepresented property in a livery trade, prompting the warrant filed November 17.
Justice Goddard heard the replevin suit to recover the value of a gas stove. Henry Witte asked for a venue change and the case moved to Justice Geib who reserved decision. The stove is valued at 1650 dollars with the claim it was bought outright by Nichols while the complainant says the stove remains theirs until paid in full. Young Showmen Have Trouble with a Cedarville show disrupted by faulty moving pictures and a thwarted hypnotist act leading to audience release without incident.
St Johns Evangelical church plans a full interior redecorating and general overhaul with bids to be accepted in March or April. Committees will be appointed at the next official board meeting as the church marks its sixtieth anniversary with a week of observances in June. The history notes the 1847 founding by German settlers, a 700-seat stone building, and multiple remodels, with Rev. F Holke leading a growing congregation.
Berlin reports the next two months as a critical period in relations between the United States and Japan. German officials believe if no break occurs then U S and Japan will move toward a safer basis of agreement. The note emphasizes a cautious assessment by the foreign office and admiralty.
Rioting began when the street railway strike resumed in Muneie Indiana. Crowds attacked cars on city outskirts, hurled missiles, and wrecked streetcars after driving off crews. Over fifty arrests recorded and two rioters seriously hurt.
Judge Heard announced a decision on the motion to quash the indictments against John McDaniels will be delivered Saturday January 11. Arguments on the motion were presented several days earlier.
Seven sailors of the Norwegian bark Germanic, crew of sixteen, were rescued by the steamer Bothan Newton and brought to New York. They were found in mid ocean on December 17 in a terrible condition after eight days adrift following the abandonment of the vessel.
M. EK. Graham of Denver Colorado becomes a new salesman in the clothing department at William Walton Nephews' store in Freeport. He brings twenty one years of experience as a clothing salesman to the position.
Washington January 38 The Associated Press reports Colonel Ma deem Crawford of the coast artillery has been promoted to brigadier general to fill the vacancy from General C S Smith retirement.
E. O. Gugger returns from Chicago and confirms a one year contract extension with McNeil & Higgins Company as salesman. He has served with the firm for nine years.
Allenstein Prussia Jan 3 Mrs Vouroebeck widow of a military officer went insane after her husband was killed in a clash with Van Goeben in her husband’s apartments the major found him there and the tragedy sparked her breakdown.
The First Presbyterian church is expected to be filled tonight as Freewort music lovers assemble to hear the rendition of The Redemption.
Mrs. C. C. Wolf will read a paper on The Blackhawk War and Settlement at Nauvoo at the Woman's club Saturday afternoon. The event details the historical topic and features the club gathering in a brief literary program.
Berlin January 3 Masimiliand Harden editor of Die Zeitung was today sentenced to four months imprisonment for libel against Count Kuno Von Moltke.
Well improved quarter section farm in Stephenson County offered for sale. First close in every respect. Auction or sale details provided by M. W. Cowey Over Emerick Barrett & Co. Immediate action requested.
Local pianist Marie Barnist announces a new piano studio at é2 Oak Place. The offer includes lessons for beginners and advanced players, with flexible scheduling and introductory rates.
Freeport Railway Light and Power Co announces bill payments accepted at the Street Car Waiting Room until 8 PM Monday night January 6. A ten percent discount is offered for payments made by that deadline.
Mr KE Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklin's Arica Salve cures piles chapped hands and old sores with no scarring. Abe at Joseph Emmert's drug store endorses the product.
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