This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
1
Snow flurries are expected tonight with rising temperatures through Friday across Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin according to weather reports from Chicago issued January 7.
Early reports from Messina describe shocks at about ten per hour with fires renewing destruction of the city hall and its records. A special train carrying American relief under Ambassador Griscom departed Rome for Civita Vecchia to sail to Messina aboard the Pavern.
The senate finance committee reported amendments to the state legislature appropriation bill raising the president’s salary to 100000 and the vice president and house speakers to 20000 each. The amendments were referred to the appropriation committee.
A hotel fire in Winchester Kentucky early today destroyed the Fort View Hotel. One man is believed burned to death. Several others leaped from windows and suffered severe injuries.
In Media Pennsylvania on January 7, the jury acquitted Mrs. M. Florence Erb and her sister Mrs. Catharine Beisel, who had been charged with the murder of Captain Erb.
Lieutenant Brewster of the United States Army in Milwaukee arrived in Freeport yesterday to inquire into the arrest of Charles Rowe. Rowe was taken into custody by Chief Silk in early December on a desertion charge. He reportedly deserted after being refused leave to attend his mother’s funeral held in Freeport last spring.
The senior debating society at Elgin High School demands the president resign, citing lack of interest and alleging he has absented himself for several weeks. The Freeport debating team faces Elgin on Feb. 12 to debate adding at least three battleships to the navy annually.
Scarcely a night passes without six or more men applying for a night’s lodging at the city jail. Applications have surged since the latest cold snap. They are not fed there because neither the city nor the county will pay the bill, and Jailor Frazier often pays for meals himself.
Andrew Johnson of North Galena avenue was arrested yesterday on a complaint by his wife charging beating and mistreatment. He is jailed awaiting a Monday hearing.
Secretary Smedley sent a draft for 11.35 dollars to the Red Cross Society in Chicago. The sum reflects amounts collected at afternoon and evening meetings at Imbury and First Presbyterian churches last Sunday for earthquake victims in southern Italy.
An old advertisement from BE and W Clothing House promotes Manhat tan shirts offered at two prices two dollars and three dollars, with a total value claim of 128. The fragment hints at a sale or catalog push.
Local notice promotes homemade sausage offered at Mana's store with a brief urging to try it. The readable text hints at a casual sale or product sample event and invites customers to visit.
Advertisement notes prices 815 00 and 818.00 for overcoats with extra 12.50 for new styles. The New Store Brokhausen Hill offers all desirable styles in stock.
Louis Bauscher warns Freeport Assembly No 1 that the American Stars of Equity faces removal of supreme offices as nearby cities like Rockford Aurora and Chicago seek control. He recalls prior attempts to move the head offices to Decatur and Fulton and urges Freeport to preserve its fraternal institution amid rising agitation and competing assemblies.
The speaker urges every member and the community to grow the assembly to 1,000 within ninety days to match competing cities. He notes the American Stars of Vanity offers novel death burial accident and old age benefits and invites members to visit the Wilcoxon building office to review liberal terms and premiums.
From the county clerk tax books the assessed valuations and total taxes by township are listed. Freeport Jefferson Florence Silver Creek Ridott Rock Run Lancaster Harlem Erin Kent West Point Waddams Buckeye Dakota Rock Grove Winslow railroads total value and tax amounts appear, with a county total of 9,080,404 valuation and 424,817.78 in taxes.
In Freeport a curious tale unfolds as John Bauscher Jr. earns first prize for his unusual ears transformed by the cold. Since Jack Frost visited last Tuesday, his ears have swollen dramatically, though John jokes they stick out too far. The judges back his win despite some doubt from a few observers.
Springfield Jan 7 The state senate will not join the joint session to canvass the vote for state officers until fully advised on the recount plan Democrats demand in the governorship case. Indiana's assembly opens under Democratic control, with a new senator to replace Hemenway expected. Nebraska inaugurates Anthon Shallenberger as governor, urging a bank deposit guarantee act.
The Greek community in New York celebrated Christmas today. Because the Julian calendar is thirteen days behind the common calendar Greeks and Russians faced a delayed celebration, with presents typically exchanged at Easter and the observance centered on family and church services.
Arthur Altenburn, a blacksmith helper at the Illinois Central shops, injured his right shin on a new plow while at work yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred during routine smithing tasks and has prompted a safety check of the machinery involved.
Derby price listed for heavy wear underwear 61.98 with unclear brand names Hrokbauvon and Wila Siw.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.