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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
8
The interstate commerce commission opened in New York an inquiry into the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railway systems. The probe seeks to determine if the two lines are natural competitors or if an agreement restrains trade under the Sherman act.
Heavy rains have demoralized traffic on western Kentucky railroads and several lines in other areas. Reports from Terre Haute indicate high waters and threatened floods along the Wabash and White rivers affecting southwestern Indiana.
Margaret E Kramer of Freeport dies at her daughter’s home after three years of declining health. Born in Milton Pennsylvania in 1881 she moved to this county in 1869 with Frederick Kramer who died about forty years ago. Funeral services set with Rev. Hosmer officiating. she leaves five children and five sisters. Also brief notice: John H Seibert of Dubuque dies at 1 30 am while employed as a traveling salesman for Meyvers Cox Tobacco.
An 18 inch gas main explosion near Akron cut Cleveland off from its natural gas supply today. West Virginia line supply failed, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without fuel and light and causing widespread hardship.
Judge Phillips in the United States district court denied the application for a writ of habeas corpus for Aggie Myers. The ruling leaves execution set for January 10 unless the governor intervenes.
Andrew Carnegie pledged 750000 dollars for the construction of a building to house the Bureau of American Republics in Washington. The site provisions have been arranged by the United States and South American republics.
The interstate commerce commission opened a special inquiry into the operation of block signal systems on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Southern railway today. The investigation aims to determine whether signaling procedures met safety standards.
Hon. Samuel N. Jones longtime Republican leader in the state died today in Springfield from a stroke of paralysis. He had been prominent in politics for many years and was highly regarded in party circles.
Chicago January 4 Special forecast for Illinois indicates fair and warmer tonight with increasing cloudiness on Saturday. Sun rose at 7 30 a m and will set at 4 p m.
Closing board of trade quotes list May wheat 75 and May corn 41. Jan pork 16.00, lard 39.22, ribs 35.75. Union stock yards: cattle 2,000 strong. hogs 20,000 strong up 5. feeders 250 to 416.50. sheep 1,000 strong 3.75 to 6.75.
About 150 members attended the installation of officers for the coming year at the local Eagles hall. Names named include Worthy Past President John Bauscher Jr, Worthy President W J Saenger, Vice President Dr L H Matter, Chaplain Willard Bowers, Treasurer John Buss, Secretary Al Tempel, Inner Guard F R Harris, Outer Guard Herman Heeren, Physician Dr L G Voigt, Trustees John Moritz John Scheidt and L Toelle. Afterward a lunch followed by a musical and athletic program.
The board of education schedules a regular meeting for tonight to discuss district matters and upcoming agenda items. Officials invite public attendance and comment during the session.
The meeting of the stockholders at the correspondence school, called for last evening, has been postponed to tomorrow night due to the absence of several interested parties.
The quarterly pension day drew many veterans and others entitled to pensions to the courthouse to receive their orders from Fred C Held.
Circuit court opens tomorrow morning at Yo'clock with Judge Heard presiding. Little business is expected to come before the court.
Mrs Burdick of Oak Street who has been ill for a week shows signs of improvement, according to reports from neighbors and a local caregiver.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at a rate of 10 cents per week.
Daniel W. Rosenberg of Rochelle files for voluntary bankruptcy with the district court clerk. Debts total 4201.12 while assets are 3169.07. He has run a Rochelle retail store for twelve years. Major creditors include E. Stocking Rochelle Carson Pierie Scott Co Chicago E C Wheelock Peoria and Marshall Field Co Chicago. A receiver appointment petition is also filed.
Freeport residents await a reply from the promoter of the proposed gas company in response to last night’s article signed by the Freeport Gas Light and Coke company. Mr Gregory left for Chicago yesterday and Douglas Pattison, his local legal representative, followed, likely carrying papers for today’s conference.
Freeport Consistory schedules a Wednesday night session to consider moving the annual spring meeting from February 25 to a later date. Appointed committees include Executive with Kuehn er and Snyder, Gentlemen's and Ladies' receptions, Panquet, Printing, Floor, and Music chaired by various officers and members.
President directed Secretary Hitchcock to Tell all land office officials to remove fences that enclose public lands in violation of the law by April 1. The House then debated war related claims in committee of the whole.
A Prisco passenger train derailed near Cape Girardeau yesterday evening due to weakened track from heavy rains. Several passengers were injured and relief trains have been delayed by the damaged track at multiple locations.
The review meeting of Mrs Brown's Bible class, postponed from last Sunday, will be held in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church this evening at 7 80. Dr Trickey will present An cient and Modern Parisaisin followed by a discussion. all interested persons are welcome.
At the regular meeting tomorrow January 4 Henry M. Hyde of Chicago will speak on The American Newspaper. The event is expected to draw considerable interest from attendees.
The Excelsior lodge of Masons plans to attend the state communication tonight, gathering members for official duties, discussions, and fellowship at the designated meeting venue.
Martin Kroer transfers lots 2 8 and 4 in Kroer's subdivision to A L Habcuck. The fragment mentions a proverb about sorrow and a note about Rocky Mountain Ye a at night and Joseph Emmert, but no clear dates or further actions.
Three Freeport men, AL Clark Abe Hershey and Philip Molter, are named on a federal grand jury impaneled in Chicago to probe John R Walsh and the Chicago National Bank failure. Judge Anderson warned the jurors the case tests justice and bank trust. Two veniremen Julius Graham and Albert H Smith were excused amid remarks and Walsh ties.
It is now eleven years since I had a narrow escape from cousing pe tion writes C O Plovd a leading business man of Kershaw Al had been down in weight to 36 pounds and coughing was constant both day and night Finally he began taking Dr King's New Discovery and continued this for about six months When my cough and lung trouble were entirely gone and I was restored to rational weight 70 pounds Thousands of persons are healed every year Guaranteed at Joseph Emmert's drug store ave and 1 Trial bottle free
A notice from JOHN Buss stating he has sold his business and asking all persons indebted to him to call and settle debts at the old location of the new firm. Comprised of a single-sentence appeal directing creditors to contact him.
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