08 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
1
Washington January 8 special report states that at the request of Senators Teller and Daniel the senate finance committee postponed action on the Cortelyou nomination for secretary of the treasury for one week. The president sent Col Edward S Godfrey of the Ninth cavalry to be brigadier general. The house began six hours of general debate on the army appropriation bill.
Dr Philip Edwards Johnson who recently arrived with his newly wed wife was found murdered on a city street last night in Portland Oregon Police believe there was more to the crime than robbery His wife is the daughter of former Ohio governor Hoadley
Rev. Dr. Henry A. Buchtel, chancellor of Denver University, was inaugurated governor of Colorado. He took the oath of office and delivered his inaugural address to the legislature in Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church in Denver.
Chicago January 8 Special reports laborer Charles Peterson was arraigned and fined $25 by Municipal Judge Himes for cremating his child’s corpse in the foundry where he works. Peterson, unable to afford a proper burial, faced the punishment amid his financial hardship.
Columbus dispatch reports orders from the government to transfer Cassie Chadwick to the government prison at Moundsville West Virginia. The move follows active cases involving her. Authorities aim to ensure custody aligns with federal proceedings.
Chicago Jan 8 Special The inquiry into Harriman lines management and trade arrangements was not taken up at the first Interstate Commerce Commission session today but will likely be reached late in the day.
Teheran special report says the shah's condition is critical and he is dying. Ministers have been summoned to the palace as the regime faces a potential transition.
Washington report states a Costa Rica official says the Honduran revolution is being aided by the president of Nicaragua. The State Department received the advisory and released the information from Costa Rica sources.
New York January 8 special: William R Hearst was today elected chairman of the state committee of the Independence League. The move consolidates Hearst leadership within the party structure as it braces for upcoming campaigns.
Berlin January 8 Chancellor Von Buelow read the emperor king's speech at the opening of the Prussian diet today. The address outlines current policies and political priorities as parliament convenes.
Paris January 8 Parliament reassembled today in regular session with lawmakers returning to work in the chamber. The assembly opens amid routine procedures and anticipated debates on domestic policy and international concerns.
Hon J E Taggart of Ridott is named superintendent of gates for the next Illinois state fair and to serve on construction, legislation and music committees. The appointment is described as important and requiring tact to manage duties effectively.
Freeport aldermen approved a three district day scavenger program with three crews at $65 monthly per scavenger. The measure requires hotels and homes to have garbage ready for collection and provides penalties up to 20 dollars for noncompliance. A committee was appointed to outline annexation territory and a map for council review.
The Illinois appellate court reversed and remanded the Janssen versus People case in Chicago, a decision with potential impact on the Coffman divorce in German Valley. Henry Janssen and Carrie Coffman were involved in an unlawful living together conviction. the ruling may influence the ongoing Coffman versus Coffman divorce case in Cook County.
Charles Franz, acting for Chas. E. Gregory, promoting a new Freeport gas company, received from Gregory a copy of a letter from G. B. Shaw. Shaw confirms his name may be used to obtain a Freeport gas and electric franchise and expresses confidence in financing the venture. The dated note is a Chicago communication dated January 7.
Freeport Lodge No. 462 Knights of Pythias held a regular meeting last evening in their hall and installed the newly elected officers to serve for the ensuing year. Initiation of several candidates was postponed to the next meeting. no other business of note was conducted.
The Germania society will host a dance and card party on Thursday evening for members and their ladies.
On Saturday and Monday January 12 and 14 the Marshall's Best Flour sale offers 100 sacks at one dollar per sack. Each family may buy two sacks. Flour touted as the best Minnesota flour in Freeport, fully guaranteed. Serf Haight, 32 Stephenson St. Both Phones 141.
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