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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1907
Page
2
In a historic ruling Judge W N Cottrell freed Ross Freeman 20 of Chicago from burglary charges stating he slept through the act. Freeman was caught red handed breaking into Fred Folger’s saloon on Fortieth street and Armour avenue.
Dora Cadle of Waukasha Wisconsin writes to Mount Vernon school directors claiming she evaded tuition thirty four years ago by misreporting age. She offers to pay now, stating she will send the money when the Lord provides. The board cancels the debt, citing inability to determine exact amount owed.
The jury in Champaign on January 14 found the Big Four Railway not liable in the death of Roberts, ruling the company not at fault in the $10,000 damages case brought by George G. Huff as administrator. A prior trial had awarded the plaintiff.
Danville Illinois January 14 five members of the family of William Richbe including the father were moved from their home east of town to St Elizabeth hospital and all are ill with typhoid fever two more are threatened. The outbreak is believed to be caused by water contamination from a well near their home.
Chauncey BL Geiger of Askey resigns as a member of the state board of arbitration effective immediately. Governor beneen accepts the resignation from the chair man.
Fire at the Springfield Colliery mine destroyed the tipple, causing a loss of 30000 dollars. Fire shot-firers were rescued via the escapement shaft unharmed. In Bloomington Illinois on January 14, fireman J A Vike died, C E B Cummings was fatally injured, and six other train men were wounded when two light engines of the Chicago and Alton railroad collided during a fox.
Danville Alabama January 14 Thaddeus Garner a bartender killed himself by swallowing chloroform at the Cozy Inn. Garner known locally for his work in the bar scene died at the scene leaving unclear motive and no known survivors. The incident is under local coroner inquiry.
Washington January 14 proposals opened by the canal commission for the entire construction of the Panama canal were as low as experts had expected. It has long been known that several members believed seven percent of the estimated cost would be a fair remuneration for a contractor.
Clinton Missouri January 14 An attempt to wreck the St. Louis and San Francisco line passenger train occurred three miles south of Lowry City while the engine traveled at thirty miles per hour. Three tires were placed on the track and the engine derailed after striking one guard rail. Bloodhounds have been brought in to trace the wreckers. Engineer Frank Silvers, on the engine during each attempt, appears to be the target of the threats.
Girl 14, Margaret Hoffman, carrying $840 from German Exchange bank, is robbed on Bond Street Bowery route. Italian 17-year-old robber tripped by a policeman near Broadway. money tossed into gutter, girl retrieves it in rain. Separate notice: Burdette C. Gow ing, chief engineer of the Kearsarge at its 1894 wreck, dies at Tully, age 68.
Two brothers named Red living fifteen miles south of Arco Idaho have died from freezing. The report lists multiple other world events including famine relief funding, labor gatherings, political figures, and a looming UMW convention in Indianapolis.
Al Herbig and John Haut lead a social dance at KE A Blust's hall on Wednesday night January 164 with Harris' orchestra providing the music.
An old newspaper ad urges mothers to give Vinol to thin delicate children. It claims Vinol contains cod liver oil elements, eliminates nauseating oil, and adds tonic iron to make children strong and rosy. If it fails, the druggist EMmert offers a free trial.
A compact list of social happenings from January to March features Joe Fifer's social dancing at Lexington hall on multiple dates, a Grand Opera House minstrel show, public installation of Cherry Camp officers, a Fifth annual ball by the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers, and a Police and Masonic calendar including Knights of Columbus dance, policemen's annual ball, and other community gatherings with dates, venues, and brief descriptions.
Listing of titles and dates including North Bros Jan 21 26 and Redemption of David Carson ed 2 Florence Gale Feb 5 The Clansman Feb S Eva Tanguay Feb 18 Feast Lynne Feb 20 The Girl and the Bandit summary of a newspaper notices section with readable item dates and event titles.
Bohemian Magazine recounts how Miss Edna Wallace Hopper bought 100 Spokane horses for $75 bid, kept them on a ranch, and later sold to British government agents for $1,500. After expenses, she netted about $1,400 profit on the oddest speculative venture.
The Tailor and Cutter notes many chiefs in Gambia wish to educate their sons at the new Mohammedan school. Pious Mohammedan papas feared modern trousers, doubting the curriculum. The governor reports parents are assured their children will not be converted to trousers, brightening prospects for the school.
The British government once forbade Highlanders to wear the kilt for years after Culloden. During continental wars it needed regiments of Highlanders and allowed kilts again, turning the trousers edict into history.
A New York Sun reader notes the shift from six or more seats per pew to two person pews in a recently opened city church. He recalls family pews of fifty years ago and wonders if the smaller pews signal social changes or lifestyle trends, reflecting on the era’s churchgoing habits.
The excerpt contrasts the value of cheap watches with costly chronometers, noting daily winding as the common requirement. It references Havre maker M. M. and recalls a New York Press remark on progress. It also critiques usage of “side whiskers” and related terms noted by Pall Mall Gazette.
The Rev Walter Colton, author of Ship and Shore, described an officer on board as meddlesome and rarely in his own place, making him unpopular with the sailors. One sailor quipped that at the general resurrection the lieutenant would be seen getting out of somebody else’s grave.
A stern parent cites a harsh upbringing and says he used to whip Johnny for bad table manners. Johnny fires back with a sharp retort hoping he won’t have to confess similar discipline to his own sons one day.
Advertisement notes De Witt's Little Early Risers reliable pills recommended by Wm. Jungkunz located at 5 Stephenson Street offering the product for five dollars.
A promotional note offers pants at 20 percent off. Examples include $5.00 pants for $4.00, $4.00 pants for $3.20, $8.00 pants for $2.40, and $2.00 pants for $1.60. Sizes range 28 to 46 waist and 30 to 36 long. Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfelffer advertise at 18d1. 7% Stephenson St.
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