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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
1
The Associated Press reports a cold wave moving into Illinois tonight with fair weather, and similar cold conditions in Iowa and Wisconsin. Iowa will see fair weather tonight and Wednesday, with snow in the west and warmer temperatures there.
United States aids Italy with $800000 relief bill and medical supplies en route. Yankton carries doctors to Messina while battleships head to Naples after the earthquake. Reggio surveyed shows fewer damages than Messina, with 30000 rations distributed and about 5000 troops at work.
Washington on January 1 the Associated Press reports the Justice Department will pursue trial of many cases pending in various sections. The cases target Standard Oil for rebates and railroads for granting them, despite the Supreme Court denying certiorari yesterday.
Private William Buwalda of the coast artillery, convicted for shaking hands with Emma Goldman in San Francisco, had his five year sentence commuted by President Roosevelt to a dishonorable discharge from the navy.
A Chesapeake & Ohio passenger train hit an open switch at Caperton thirty miles west of Hinton West Virginia and derailed, killing the engineer and fireman while all passengers escaped serious injury. The American Stars of Equity plan a meeting this evening.
Supervisor Bauscher conducts a rigid inquiry into the alleged abuse of Vin ten A Gentnote a thirteen year old orphan from St Marys training school near Chicago. He had lived with a farmer near Nora in Daviess county and walked to Freeport after cruel treatment. The boy sought aid from Mrs Ellen Schrumm who knew him at 138 Galena Street and reported his tale. He was taken to Supervisor Bauscher who provided clothing a bath and a haircut. Bauscher says the boy's underwear had not been changed for two months and vows to probe the matter to the end.
Business men gather at Masonic temple for the annual banquet of Freeport’s Citizen’s Commercial association. John M. Glenn of Chicago will deliver the principal address on advantages for manufacturing and jobbing interests, with Herbert A. Shearer and other local speakers outlining Freeport’s manufacturing growth and opportunities. Dinner at seven, reception 6 to 7, program notes include talks by J Fred Smith and others on Freeport’s industrial progress.
Special report from Springfield notes 25 Shurtleff supporters absent as the Shurtleff faction bolted the Republican house caucus at 2 pm. Speaker Shurtleff accused Governor Deneen of trying to dictate to the legislature and claimed the Deneen group held a caucus without inviting all Republicans. He denied striking any deal with Democrats for the speakership.
Friends press for Democratic nomination as John Bauscher Jr a Freeport supervisor and florist weighs entry. He remains noncommittal awaiting sentiment for a possible run and would enter primaries if party harmony allows. He would bow out in a factional fight to protect unity.
The Lan caster Mutual Fire Insurance company held its annual meeting at the County club rooms. Directors elected: EK D Herbert W T Lamb and J S Rezner. Existing directors continued: F M Askey Ira Miller Jacob Eder J J Lamb Ervin Richard and W H Brubaker. Secretary reported losses of 8626 paid and cash on hand 1179.78. Livestock lightning coverage debated and approved. Officers elected: President E D Herbert Secretary James S Rezner Treasurer W T Lamb.
Miss Eliatarkis of Freeport takes charge of Schofield school in Harlem township while Helen Snyder of Freeport acts as substitute principal of German Valley schools during Miss Pearl Borden's absence.
This morning the trial of the Mary Parkinson damage suit against Illinois Central Railroad was postponed to the March term after the plaintiff’s counsel asked to amend the declaration and pay costs to date. The suit seeks 15000 for injuries in March 1907 while alighting from a train at Freeport depot. Also on docket Thursday is Bering versus Baier over a broker’s commission from a failed sale of Baier’s share in the B and O brewery. In Federal Court Judge Sanborn sustained a demurrer in Hohenable v Buckbee. plaintiff can amend.
Classified notice seeking workers and horses, listing two cars of heroes and several farm mares. Location is Youngp Love's barn with a January 9 date, contact C. O. Jordan in Boston and U. Raney in Chicago. Payment or item line includes a 1-Geldew it.
Beri and Neigh sponsor a local football event as part of a community fund drive. The uncertain text suggests a sports bet or betsole of a competition linked to Flour. Local teams and organizers are unnamed in the fragment.
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