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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1908

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Pettibone Verdict Declares Not Guilty in Boise Case

Boise Idaho January 4 Associated Press Pettibone is found not guilty after a long jury ballot held overnight The jurors were ten to two in favor of acquittal at the final tally There was no action in the Moyer case this morning State attorneys acknowledge the Western Federation of Miners leaders prosecution for the Steunenberg murder is ended Meyer will be released on bail likely this afternoon.

Boise Idaho Associated Press Pettibone Moyer Western Federation of Miners Steunenberg Meyer

Troops Deployed to Muncie Under Martial Law

Indiana National Guard units arrived in Muncie by order of Governor Hanley to preserve peace during a street railway strike. Twelve infantry companies one battery and support units assembled. trains ran on schedule with no disturbances as Martial Law was proclaimed placing Major General McKee in command at Muncie.

Hanley Associated Press Muncie Ind Signal Corps Indiana National Guard Indianapolis McKee

Catholic Order Warns Parents Against Non Catholic Schools

Pittsburg January 4 Bishop Canavin of the Pittsburg diocese issues a strict letter warning that where Catholic schools exist within two miles parents are forbidden under pain of mortal sin to send children to non Catholic schools. Confessors are forbidden to absolve those who disobey.

Associated Press Pittsburg Canevin

Powers Jury Disagrees After Fourth Goebel Case Trial

Georgetown Ky January fourth The Associated Press reports Caleb Powers’ jury could not reach a verdict after more than 48 hours of deliberation. This marks their fourth trial on charges of complicity in the murder of William Goebel with the panel split ten for acquittal and two for conviction.

Associated Press Georgetown Caleb Powers William Goebel Powers

Bomb Explodes at First National Bank in Kansas City

A bomb exploded in the basement of the First National Bank building at Tenth and Baltimore in Kansas City at noon today. The blast caused extensive damage and injured three people, none seriously.

Associated Pressg Kansas City Jan First National Bank Tenth and Baltimore Street

Yarmouth Contests Divorce Action Defense Planned

London Jan 4 Solicitors for the Earl of Yarmouth whose wife formerly Miss Alice C Thaw began suit for nullification of their marriage have given notice they propose to defend the action The case will probably not be heard for several weeks

Associated Press London Earl of Yarmouth Alice C. Thaw

The Redemption to Be Repeated at First Presbyterian

The Redemption will be repeated tomorrow night at the First Presbyterian church. Admission is free but a collection will be taken to defray expenses. Demand for another performance follows last evening’s success, allowing more people to hear this fine oratorio.

First Presbyterian Church

Two Take Teachers’ Exam In County Office

Only two candidates sat for the teachers’ examination at the county superintendent’s office today Miss Jonas from Winslow and O A Fackler Cedarville schools principal.

Miss Jonas Winslow O. A. Fackler Cedarville

Skating at Taylor Park rink noted by locals

A brief item reports good skating at the Taylor Park rink with Miss Marie Barnist at 52 Oak Place, describing the piano studio location and inviting visits.

Taylor Park Marie Barnist Oak Place

Inspection of Canton Unity No 4 is postponed

Canton Unity No 4 Patriarch Militant was inspected Friday night by Colonel Malgrew and Lieutenant Smith of Rockford. The Cantons hold the highest rank of subordinate Odd Fellowship. Installation of officers was postponed to January 1 when the department commander and his staff are expected to attend.

Canton Unity Canton Unity No. 4 Malgrew Smith Rockford Odd Fellowship

Well improved Stephenson Co farm for quick sale

Auction notice for a highly improved quarter section farm in Stephenson County. Sale urged as quick, with M W Cowtey and partners Over Emerick Barrett and Co handling transactions. Includes land described as first class in every respect.

Stephenson Co M. W. Cowtey Emerick, Barrett & Co

Horse Dashes Away From Doctor in Stephenson Street Run

Dr. Moore of Stealy and Snyder offices had a thrilling morning when a loosened harness caused his horse to bolt from Senate hotel to Chicago street. The rig struck a troley pole at Chicago and Stephenson, the doctor was thrown but uninjured. The horse limped away after a dramatic dash as spectators sought cover on slippery streets.

Dr. Moore Stealy & Snyder Stephenson Street Senate Hotel Chicago Street Chicago Stephenson Streets

School Board Meets Deliberates and Adopts Resignations

The school board held its regular monthly meeting at the public library. President pro tem Breed presided in Bergman's absence. Hawke was away. Minutes from Dec 6 were read and approved. Auditing committee reported current bills. secretary to issue orders. Prof. D. R. McGrew resigned to join Council Bluffs Town High. BE L Burchard advocated library cooperation, proposing books be placed in grades. the board approved a pilot program for next semester. Adjournment followed.

Board of Education Bergman Breed Hawke D. R. McGrew McGrew Council Bluffs BE. L. Burchard Sralda

Market closing quotes and Union Stock Yards figures

Chicago January 4 closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 1.03 cents, May corn 613, May oats 55, Jan pork 13.37, Jan ribs 80.77, Jan lard 7.27. Union Stock Yards: cattle 4060 unchanged. beeves 83 6 06 6.20. cows heifers 1.25 to 4.66. stockers feeders 2.20 to 4.30. hogs 28,000 down 5 to 10. light 4.15 to 4.56. mixed 4.25 to 4.63. hews 4.20 to 4.60. rougette 4.80. base saic 4.45 to 8.84. sheep 3000 5.83 to 5.15.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards Chicago Board of Trades J& J. Winer & Co Rice Building Co D. Anderson Akman Ward— Dan Oenene Tso Wu Jun Ore

Mrs S J Best in critical condition in Freeport

Charlee A Best of Oconto and Dr Schaper of Appleton arrived in Freeport last evening for Mrs S J Best who remains in a critical state after a Thursday stroke. Mrs Kingsley’s condition stays unchanged and long-time Freeport resident is noted as feeble in health. Patrick Reedy has been ill for two weeks.

Charlee A. Best Oconto Wia Dr. Schaper Appleton Freeport S. J. Best George SP. Kingsley Kingsley Patrick Reedy

Majvatte to Feature New Pictures and Songs

Manager Guiteau travels to Chicago to debut a complete picture change at the Majvatte tomorrow. He has secured several of the latest films and a selection of new songs, including the popular dreary waltz from the Merry Widow. The face is touted as a top musical hit of the season.

Majvatte Guiteau Chicago

Freeport to Hold Four U S Court Terms Annually

Judge S H Bethea orders four annual sittings of the United States court in Freeport on the third Mondays of January April July and October with adjourned terms to be continued if no judge is present. The Western division’s growth prompts the change, aligning Freeport with Chicago proceedings and ensuring active judicial business.

Freeport United States Court Bentley Bethea Chicago United States S. H. Bether U. K'd P. S. Grosscup J. Kohlsaat Kenessaw M. Landis

Local club meetings and lectures scheduled this week

A series of meetings are listed for groups including the Woman's auxiliary, Lady Maccabees, Freeport Shakespeare society, Comforting Circle of King's daughters, and M'nistering Circle. Lectures by Dr Willett offer syllabi at the public library for ten cents. W C T U meets at Y M C A parlors Wednesday at 3 with county president Miss Carrie Musser. Embury church Women’s Foreign Missionary society hosts a January 8 gathering at 28 Prospect Terrace with devotions at 2:30 and a literary program.

King’s Daughters Amelia Miller Douglas Avenue Dr. Willett Public Carrie Musser M'nistering Brinsmaid Charles Barrett Foley Street Albo Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Embury Church A. G. Hoefer Prospect Terrace

Bucklin's Arica Salve Praised By Maine Resident

Mr E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine declares Bucklin's Arica Salve "does the business" for piles chapped hands and old sores, claiming cures with no scarring. Sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store.

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