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10 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
1
Foraker Seeks Saturday Vote on Brownsville Riot Inquiry
Washington January 10 Special Senator Foraker announces he will press for a Saturday vote on his resolution to investigate the Brownsville riot. Senator Tillman plans a Saturday speech on the topic. The fiscal bill reported in session omits a house provision raising salaries for the vice president speaker and cabinet members. La Follette speaks on labor hours for railway employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Senate
Brownsville
Tillman
House
LaFollette
Trial judge threatened as protective troops sought
Lexington Ky Jan 10 Special Judge Carnes presiding over the Hargis Cox assassination case wired Gov Beckham for fifty soldiers to shield his life after armed men tried to reach him at the hotel. He will not reconvene without Jackson troops. Court of appeals later halted the Jackson trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Carnes
James Hargis
Dr. Cox
Beckham
Judge Carnes
Jackson
Court of Appeals
Hargis
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Regions
Reports from Russia, Norway, and Sweden indicate two distinct shocks felt early today over a wide area with no serious damage. In Williamsport Pennsylvania shocks from 4:45 to 5:30 am were observed, and several shocks were reported in Baltimore County around 5:45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Williamsport
Baltimore
Baltimore County
California Storm Swept Landslide Traps Trains
A southern California storm over four days caused landslides at South Santa Barbara and blocked four of five passenger trains bound for Los Angeles. The Santa Ynez river bridge near Lompoc collapsed yesterday, sending twenty people into the river. two were drowned and several injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
South Santa Barbara
Santa Ynez
Lompoc
Indiana Governor Hanley backs decisive insurance reform
Indiana Governor Hanley delivers a message to the legislature deeming remedial insurance legislation the top priority. He urges a two cent rate law, private bank supervision, a new primary election law, an inheritance tax, and electing United States senators by popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Hanley
United States
Attorneys in earnest seek to halt Harriman fugitives
Government attorneys investigating Harriman lines plan to bar E H Harriman H C Frick and H H Rogers from leaving the jurisdiction until they testify before the board. The move aims to secure their appearance as part of the inquiry into management practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harriman Lines
E. H. Harriman
H. C. Frick
H. H. Rogers
Commission
Metal Furnace Blast Kills Seven at Jones & Laughlin
Pittsburg Jan 10 Special. Last night's explosion at the molten metal furnaces of Jones and Laughlin Co. left seven charred trunks at the morgue and twelve crippled foreigners in the hospital. Workers dig for bodies, several remain missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin Co
Assassin Shot in Lodz Patrol Kills Gendarmes Chief
Col. Patko Andrieff chief of gendarmes for the Lodz district was shot and killed on the street this morning. An infantry patrol fired upon the assassin wounding several civilians before the culprit escaped. C F Hildreth has returned from a business trip to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodz
Patko Andrieff
C.F. Hildreth
Des Moines
Union label issue looms at Freeport baseball fair
A Freeport Baseball Association meeting at city hall drew a large crowd as directors discussed mandating a union label on all printed matter. The resolution was not adopted yet, but the label may be used. earlier non labeled printouts were reportedly destroyed. John Bauscher Jr was named donations chair, J W Benston joined the committee, and over 200 season tickets have been sold. A gold watch prize for a top factory superintendent was authorized for purchase and display. Merchants and citizens express strong support, forecasting success for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Baseball Association
City Hall
Trades and Labor Council
John Bauscher, Jr
J. W. Benston
Prospects Bright for Eau Claire Baseball Fundraising
The Eau Claire finance committee subdivided into smaller groups to solicit subscriptions for baseball. They must raise 8000 dollars before the league meeting around the 21st, with clubs already at funding levels. Eau Claire hopes for strong public support as a new team promises good town promotion and summer amusement. Arch ie Anderson, a catcher recommended by Joe Cantillon, was signed for the Eau Claire team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire Eau Claire
la Crosse
R. P. Wilcox
National Commission
Eberle
Eau Claire
Springfield
Archie Anderson
Joe Cantillon
Milwaukee
San Francisco Faces Fuel Shortage Warns City
San Francisco reports a critical coal shortage with little more than seven days of fuel on hand. Officials warn residents the city will suffer seriously by next week unless relief arrives. The notice is dated January 10 and labeled special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Market Report Chicago closing board and Union Stock Yards
Chicago closing board: May wheat 76. May corn 435. May oats 363. Jan pork 816.10. Jan lard 950. Jan ribs 89.10. Union Stock Yards: cattle 000, steady to strong. Beeves 4.10 6.07. cows heifers 1.65 0.825. stockers feeders 2.60 4.75. hogs 24,000 up to 6. mejoras. mixed bute 6.25 6.52. good heavy 6.40 6.65. rough heavy 6.20 6.10. light 6.20 8.47. bulk sales 6.50. sheep 18,000 steady 3.50 3.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Equity in By-Products firm sold at auction for 1055
The equity in the Naighe ral By-Products company was sold this morning on the east bank of the river. Henry B. Witte bid 1055, buying for himself, with Louis Biersach placing a higher bid briefly. Liabilities include about 70,099 in bonds and over 30,000 taxes, while the plant's appraisal was 3,159,099. The sale, overseen by trustee W. Fry and attorney Geer, was contingent on court approval later Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Witte
Naigheral
Rivan
Geer
Chicago
W. EL. Fry
I Property
Burdell
Filst
Geef
Mr. Witte
Fry
Zipf
Ford
Pe Fisher
Fisher
Jill
Wise
Doctors Meet in Freeport to Hear Medical Papers
Stephenson County Medical Society held its annual meeting in the county court room at the Freeport court house. A large number of physicians attended as Dr W L Karcher spoke on heart lesions and valvular disease treatment, with papers on arteriosclerosis aneurysms and related topics presented by Drs Burns Voigt Stealy Currier Stivat Daly and Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Medical Sociine
Freeport
Stephenson Couthp
Medical Society
W. L. Karcher
R. J. Burns
L. G. Voigt
7. H. Stealy
Ll. M. Currier
W. B. Stivat
J. N. Daly
C. Thompson
A. Arnold
Freight wreck blocks south end traffic in Illinois
A small freight wreck near South Freeport on Great Western tracks caused several hours of South Illinois Central traffic disruption. Train No. 1s, led by Conductor Reed, derailed two cars into a ditch after left tracks. Officials call out a wrecker to replace cars. no injuries or major damage reported. The cause is believed to be a broken flange or dropped brake beam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sub- Sinois Central
Iro
Opy
Chicago
Great Western
Essary
Stealy Plans Suit Over Dangerous Ford Near Pleasant Valley
Dr. Stealy of Freeport contends a dangerous ford on the Pleasant Valley and Derinda line caused a near drowning Sunday. A Freeport attorney is reviewing the case for possible action against the county or responsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stealy
Freeport
Pleasant Valley
Derinda
Dee
Stockton Herald
Gasoline Prices Edge Up One Cent Per Gallon
Cleveland January 10 The Standard Oil Company raised gasoline testing degrees by one cent per gallon. The move follows a pricing adjustment that affects consumers and retailers, signaling a broader shift in fuel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Illinois Snow and Rain Forecast for Friday
Chicago January 10 Special Weather: snow in the north and warmer tonight. Friday will bring snow in the northern region and rain in the south, with colder conditions in the north. Sunrise at 7:20 and sunset at 4:47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Rummage Sale At Y.M.C.A. Block Harrington
The sale offers a wide range of items including aprons dressing sacques children's dresses baking candies books and furniture. Located in the Huenkemeier building in the YMCA block today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huenkemeier
Y.M.C. A
Get Rich Quick Scheme in Court
Two masked bandits held up an interurban car near Brooklyn TL and after firing several shots robbed the conductor of 40 dollars. They signalled the car at an isolated crossing and fled into the woods. Passengers were not harmed and the car proceeded to Brooklyn where authorities were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast St. Louis
Brooklyn
East St. Louis
Benfield
Bank
Chester & Son
Gardner
Rehearings granted in Nees et al assumpsit suit
In Springfield Illinois the Third District Court granted a rehearing to defendants Elizabeth M. Nees J W Dodd and Jed R Coats in an assumpsit suit brought by James Dumbauld of Quincy. The suit stems from notes to W R White of Bloomington tied to his alleged get rich quick farm gate scheme that enriched him by over 500000. Also notes from the Episcopal Synod session in Springfield with Bishop Osborne presiding and John C White elected secretary. Carmi Alonzo Johnson vows sobriety then loses speech after drinking New Year’s Day. Swamp reclamation project near Spring Lake rapid progress to cornfield. Y M C A businessmen banquet set for February 2 with two out of town speakers. Plates for 200-300 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Third District
Tlinois
Assumpsit
Elizabeth M. Nees
J. W. Dodd
Jed R. Coats
James 8. Dumbauld
Quincy
W. R. White
Bloomington
White
Episcopal Synod
Synod of
Episcopal Church
Seymour
St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral
Osborne
John C. White
St. Louis
Spring Lake
Ilinois
Dr. Baumgartner
Harry Stahl
Wm. B. Huenkemeier
Property sold for high price from estate of John Nehus Sr
The estate of John Nehus Sr. sold by Master in Chancery Eckert to W. F. Bennetham for 2950. The Illinois Central right of way along Delaware street end was the property, inventoried at 1400. Bennetham bid high to acquire the adjacent property as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nehus
Eckert
W. F. Bennetham
Delaware Street
Bennetham
Baby Boy Born To Mr and Mrs Frank Putnam
Mr and Mrs Frank Putnam welcomed a baby boy arriving last night. The birth adds a new member to the family in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Frank Putnam
Summers' i liner store shows craft talents on display
A Summers' shop highlights skilled maker, saleswoman, and apprentice in a spring showcase. The event features a competent team demonstrating craft, with one apprentice gaining hands on experience as buyers explore new season items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleslady
Shoes and overcoats sale note from HK LVECKE
A brief ad announces priced shoes at $3.40 paired with coats and suits priced at 818.00. The note appears signed HK LVECKE and uses terse callout language typical of a vintage catalog or storefront promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lvecke
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