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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
1
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce reports twenty nine fire insurance companies paid losses in full with cash discounts not exceeding two percent. Fourteen are represented locally in Freeport while all other agents there represent six companies. The note closes with a sales pitch for genuine insurance.
Philadelphia January 9 Special plans to evangelize the world within twenty five years are under discussion at the thirteenth annual conference of the Foreign Mission boards opening at the YMCA. The movement has been endorsed by laymen from all Protestant denominations with wealthy businessmen showing strong interest and expected to fund the effort. Prominent participants include Samuel B Cappen Boston N W Harris Chicago John W Foster Washington Major A P Burchfield Pittsburgh Joshua Levering Baltimore and John Huyler and William Jas Schieffelin New York.
Tehran reports the death of Muzaffar-ed-Din Shah of Persia at 11 o clock last night with official confirmation from the grand vizier. He ascended the throne May 1, 1896, following his father Nasr-ed-Din's assassination by Molan Reza. He was born March 25, 1858. The heir apparent is Mohammed Ali Mirza, born 1872.
Jefferson City Jan 9 Special Suits to dissolve the alleged merger of the Wabash Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain railways and Pacific Express and to revoke the charters of Pacific Express American Refrigerator Transit Western Coal Mining Rich Hill Coal Mining and Kansas Missouri Elevator were filed in the supreme court by Attorney General Hadley today. The petition alleges the stocks of the named companies are owned by the Gould interests in violation of Missouri constitution provisions.
John A. Johnson took the oath of office for a second term as Minnesota governor at noon in the house of representatives chamber. Newly elected state officers also assumed authority, with both legislative chambers present. He urged reform in taxation on iron ore and mineral lands and railroad rates, drawing keen interest.
Lieutenant General Vladimir Pavloff, the military procurator known as Hangman Pavloff, was shot and killed while walking in the garden of the chief ministry court building. An assassin disguised as a workman was captured after a chase through crowded streets, firing about forty shots and killing a policeman while wounding a boy.
After extensive talks the executive committee of the United Typothetae of America and the executive council of the Printing Pressmen and Assistants union reach agreement to renew the current contract for a five year term in Philadelphia.
Joseph Mich Jan 9 special report: J H Graham a pioneer Lake Michigan steamboat navigator and founder of the Graham Morton line dies of typhoid fever in St Joseph Michigan today.
The Elijah chorus will meet for a rehearsal tonight at Dr. Shelp's residence on West Street. The gathering aims to prepare performances for upcoming events and invites interested singers to join.
Douglas Pattison of Freeport was elected minority leader by Democratic members in Springfield. He will guide opposition to Edward D. Shurtleff, the Republican nominee for speaker, and will chair committees for the minority. Pattison, a prominent lawyer and native of Freeport, was born December 1, 1876, and has long been active in local and state Democratic circles.
The steering committee to guide Democratic policy for the upcoming session was announced. Lee O Brown of Ottawa county will chair, with John P McGoorty of Chicago as the second member on the slate.
A large crowd attended the first sale by Auctioneer C L Bartholomew and Clerk E L Otto at Fuller Brothers barn corner Mechanic and Spring streets. About forty head of horses were sold, including work and driving stock, with good prices and plans for biweekly sales this winter. Other farm articles such as a rubber tired buggy and double work harness were auctioned.
Hon R R Tiffany a Freeport lawyer spoke at the Young Men's Republican club of Rockford last night. A loving cup was presented to retiring president W E Ruppann. Tiffany cautioned members against afraid of those who reap benefits without effort and told stories that drew applause. Other speakers included B F Shaw Dixon Telegraph editor Mayor Jackson Robert Rew State's Attorney H B North and City Attorney A P Smith of Rockford.
Trinity church members study plans for a new house of worship to be built on their present site, with the parsonage detached. The location appears settled and the old church and parsonage will be torn down. A nearby parsonage site may be purchased and subscriptions are being rapidly canvassed.
The document lists the Freeport tax rate per $100, noting totals of 7.91, higher than last year’s 7.07. Categories include State, Road and Bridge, Corporation, Interest on Bonds, Library, and School with specific per $100 amounts, as compiled by the county clerk.
Springfield Jan 9 Special The forty fifth general assembly convened at noon today. After routine work both houses were organized and the machinery of the body put in operation. The governor's biennial message was distributed to members with the message to appear on another page.
Madison January 9 special. The legislature convened and elected J. H. Stout of Menominee president pro tempore of the senate and Herman L. Ekern of Whitehall speaker of the house.
High water has caused thousands of dollars in damage in this section. Railroad tracks are inundated for miles and homes are completely submerged.
The sale offers a mix of new and old articles including aprons, dresses, sacques, children's clothing, baking goods, candies, books, and furniture. Proceeds support the YMCA building project in the Huenkemeier building area.
A Freeport man signs as Twenty-Dollar Gold Bill and writes Evansville officials claiming he killed a girl ten years ago in Union township. He says he will rob the First National bank and National Building & Loan before surrendering, then face imprisonment. The letter, postmarked in Freeport, notes illiteracy in parts and warns of a staged crime for funds.
Secretary Hitchcock testified before a special Senate committee on the citizenship and property rights of the five civilized tribes. He refused to state his authority for withdrawing four million acres from allotment to create a forest reservation but said his legal department would report to Congress to justify the action.
Western Star Encampment IO Q BF elected officers with W A Skinner as Chief Patriarch John Sharples as Senior Warden Nellis Laible as Junior Warden G Wise as Scribe Frank B Koenig as Treasurer and trustees John Moritz Henry Brinkman George McKnight A Roberts J C Bricker listed among the leadership.
A local retailer advertises a bundled value where customers get a 3.50 pair of shoes with every overcoat or suit purchase priced at 18.00. RK. LUECKE, "Td wlw.
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