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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
3
In Berlin a massive socialist rally with about 40,000 organizers and 30,000 sympathizers sparked street disorders as processions clashed with police. Women led protests while revolutionary songs echoed through the capital. Police maintained high readiness with forces stationed at fire stations and stations across districts.
Crowds packed halls and pressed into the streets as universal suffrage and secret ballot were demanded. Police fought to disperse marchers near Alexander Platz and Unter den Linden, with injuries reported and demonstrators driven toward Friedrich Strasse amid clashes with sabers and boots.
In St. Petersburg on January 13 police report arresting an eighteen year old youth who had gained notoriety as a daring figure linked to the Himechia movement. Authorities express relief at the seizure and vow further action.
Officers seize Carshoioff a feared terrorist after a riot along the canal front. he was felled by a heavy blow and taken into custody. Parshenkoil led police encounters, believed to be the killer of police chief Col onel KRalachak and linked to multiple killings in the city and Rasif Island escape.
In a personal letter to the president and leaders, George W. Cook, Republican representative-at-large from Colorado, denounces federal actions. He argues many upright Colorado businessmen were unjustly branded criminals amid government overreach, citing Judge Robert E. Lewis in Denver who quashed about thirty indictments.
In Tacoma on January 18 the State Federation of Labor voted to place the Alaska Yukon exposition in Seattle on the unfair list after a Seattle mission failed to secure a closed shop for fair building construction.
George A. Pettibone, brought to Los Angeles from Boise after being acquitted of murdering ex Governor Steunenberg, will soon have surgery due to an infection in his nose and throat that has worsened since his arrival.
A natural gas explosion in the basement of the Olivia apartment hotel in Joplin Missouri killed Marvin Reynolds a twenty year old night clerk and seriously injured several others. The blast caused about eight thousand dollars in property damage.
Stevens Point Wis Jan 13 Judge Frank M Fish aged fifty years long serving judge of the First Judicial district for twelve years but who had retired from practice seven years ago is dead from bronchial trouble.
Senate will adjourn again on Thursday until the following Monday Nevada legislature to convene in extra session at Carson tomorrow to consider the hiber troubles Local option vote in Clay county Mio leaves Liberty to Escession Sprites dry by large majority After electric lighting and heating apparatus installed the Vallenntes sustain linetypes in the paper printing house Moulaf Tatid proclaimed sultan of Morocco and deposes ANld-el Agiz India Punjab rains avert famine Times sale litigation feared in London Taft returns to Washington Stokes praises red flag at socialist meeting in New York Police officer Dillon shot in Omaha by Colonel A William Visscher Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel project completed Baton Rouge ambassador Takahira chosen to U S New York Central sells to J P Morgan & Co equipment trust certificates Back matter includes ad copy for DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe for economical access. The notice emphasizes affordable distribution, aiming to broaden readership across neighborhoods.
Delegates from most states meet at Faneuil Hall as Gen Charles Dick calls the tenth annual National Guard convention to discuss proposed legislation replacing the Dick act. Key changes include armed militia arms, courts martial composition, and federal arming authority. The group plans to request 5 million dollars to arm and train the National Guard, criticizing current 2 million annual funding. The convention also opposes allowing state troops abroad under a revised Dick law.
A group of young people gathered at W. F. Neiman's home on Thursday evening to surprise Roy L. Lambert who will soon return to Alexandria. Games were played, refreshments served, and the party dispersed late with all reporting a good time. Attendees included Nellie Rigney Rosa Jaeger Nora Zimmer.
A reader wide roster lists Clara Matter Jennie Rigney May Neiman Ines Portner Harriet Gregory Nellie Neiman Ella Snyder Elsie MM Noltemeter Clara Zimmerman Minnie Neiman Mabell A. Bair Mrs A Lambert Mrs Win Zimmerman Messrs John Shoenhard Ernest Houseknecht George Houser Porter Shockey Willie Zimmerman Ray Snyder Roy Lambert Nelson Geiger William Frank Clarence Geiger Wim F Neiman Frank Jaeger Ira Fanver Fred Steffen Mike Rigney and Albert Zimmerman.
A Grand Opera House engagement for tomorrow night presents The Man of the Hour a political drama about graft. The play is praised as the best of its kind by critics and noted for its truthful characterizations of modern politicians.
The Walter Fane company stars Miss Vivian for three nights starting January 16 in a popular repertoire at usual prices. The troupe includes high priced vaudeville acts headlined by the Minstrel Four, once the leading feature with the William H. West minstrels. Manager Knorr says opening night ladies are admitted free under standard conditions.
Highlights include Salmon P. Chase born in 1808, John Armstrong becoming secretary of war in 1818, Thanksgiving in Britain in 1814, the Lexington steamboat disaster with 141 lives lost in 1840, Schuyler Colfax dying in 1885, and Irish National League meeting in Dublin with Parnell presiding in 1883. Specific date accuracy varies.
A patent remedy called Bees Laxative Cough Syrup grows in favor for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Mothers are advised to keep it on hand for children as it provides prompt relief and acts as a gentle laxative to drive poison and phlegm from the system. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
A compiled schedule shows dances at Lexington hall and Germania society events in January, plus multiple University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett through March. Also listed are county institute sessions, a Farmers' institute, and a Retail Clerk’s union dance participation.
A readable fragment lists multiple show titles and dates in January February. It names The Girl From the Golden West The Lion and The Mouse, The Great Bly s Jen 8 The Myrkle and Harder Co and The Loy and The Prince with several January and February dates. The text appears to be a theater or program listing with partial titles and mismatched spacing.
J A Bridge from Orangeville visited Monroe city and recently moved from Clarno to Stephenson county where he bought a farm. He served as county board supervisor but resigned after removal. J P Lichtenwalner was appointed to replace him. Bridges friends regret his removal from the county.
Bloomington Ill Jan 12 One of a hundred converts at a Sunday meeting for men led by Evangelist William Sunday was John R Lennon national treasurer of the American Federation of Labor and international secretary of the Journeymen Tailors Union of North America
Sporting Notes reports A Anderson in first place with Flick, Krehl and Cramer a game and a half behind. Two Saturday series saw Cramer lose three of four to Frailer, who then fell to Place. Only one player has a perfect score, and one has failed to win a series. standings list Anderson 5.80.1, Flick .667, Cramer .667, Krebs .667, Fraizer .500, Place .500, others with lower marks. Tournament draws crowds nightly at the pool room.
Barnum Bailey will revive its street parade after two seasons without it. The move pleases children and adults alike as the circus plans repairs in Bridgeport Connecticut and work toward a five week countdown to its Madison Square Garden opening in New York City.
Special master in chancery records assignments of parcels in Kent part section 15 to Henry Ditmeier for 6163.36 and part section 23 to John Kleckner for 15540. W J Miller transfers 2000 to William Kauffman in Silver Creek Township part section 6. Ote J Olson transfers 1000 to Elmer G Pratt for part of out lot in Winneshiek addition.
Mrs Albert Bush of five miles northeast of Morrison gave birth to four daughters averaging seven pounds each. One child died at birth and two died later while the fourth and the mother survive and are reported doing well. Mrs Bush is the daughter of a twin. her mother had twins in life though Mrs Bush was not a twin herself.
The newly elected officers for Smith D. Atkins camp Sons of Veterans will be installed tomorrow evening. W T Rawleigh a member of the Illinois division council will preside. Non members of the camp will be invited and light refreshments will follow the meeting.
The Culture club gathers this evening with Mrs Schofield at 19 Broaday. Amity Society plans a business and work meeting tomorrow at 2 pm at Mrs Fell’s Cherry Street home. Embury church Ladies Aid meets tomorrow at 2 30 with Merc Ray C Harker at 117 South Galena parsonage. All ladies invited to meet the new pastor's wife. Refreshments will be served.
An ad touts Man Zan as a painless alternative to surgery for piles. It comes in a collapsible tube with a nozzle for ready application, priced at 50e. Sold by Ht. J. Moogk and C. P Guenther.
Peoria Illinois January 11 Coal operators in Illinois Indiana and Iowa discuss breaking the eastern agreement to form a tri state federation. Meeting in Chicago earlier this week prompted by miners and operators, they argue west east conditions differ and seek amicable dissolution. Both miners and operators in Illinois work toward this end.
Harvard University reports total enrollment of 5 763 this year a drop by 26 from 1907 Madisonville Wy chosen as next meeting site for the state union of the American Society of Equity Berlin Socialists stage a Reichstag protest for manhood suffrage hissing Chancellor von Buelow Roosevelt predicted to be nominated on the first ballot in Chicago Chicago unemployment at about 12 percent of usual work force
J Burdett piano tuner advertised with orders at Brown Dollmeyer’s or photo Harriet M Burbank teacher of piano Studio 36 Grove St 9 to 4 dtf Read the Journal’s want column.
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