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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports from Chicago on January 16 that Illinois sees fair weather tonight with rising temperatures Friday. Iowa also reports fair conditions tonight with rising temperatures Friday, and similar warming across the west and central regions tonight.
The Associated Press reports at Harry K. Thaw's murder trial another witness, Abraham R. Beck, described Thaw as having an ungov ernable temper from his youth. Beck taught Thaw at a Pennsylvania school in 1881-82 and a letter from Thaw's mother, Mrs. William Thaw, suggested his mind may have been unbalanced.
A massive blaze at the National Conduit and Cable company plant in Hastings New York is described as the worst in twenty years. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. The twenty building site, valued at $5,000,000, suffers uncertain losses as local and nearby fire departments battle the flames and trains along the New York Central line are halted.
New York January 16 Judge Hough of the United States circuit court directed H Harriman to answer all questions from the Interstate Commerce Commission except those about the August 1906 stock purchases of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stock. Otto H Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb & Co was also directed to answer all commission questions.
Fire followed a moving picture machine explosion in a small theatre at St Catharines Ontario on January 16. About fifty people, mostly women and children, were in the audience and several were injured in the stampede fleeing to the street.
Peoria report says Mrs. Lydia K. Bradley, one of Illinois' wealthiest women, died this morning at age 92. She was renowned for her philanthropy and left an estimated fortune of 4 million dollars.
Five Below record low of five degrees below zero marked the coldest spell of the winter in St Paul during the night and early today. The Associated Press reported the subzero depth as the city endured the chilly start.
Secretary Cortelyou says no to becoming president of Knickerbocker Trust company. His final answer was negative.
London reports the Bank of England cut its discount rate from 6 percent to 5 percent today. This marks a tightening of monetary policy and affects financial markets as lenders adjust rates and credit conditions across the economy.
A Chicago street incident shows Supervisor Bauscher repelling a knife wielding applicant. The would be recipient attacked. Bauscher struck with a billet of wood, forcing the assailant to retreat. The official notes he must protect himself and continues aid only to the worthy, warning that many seek assistance daily as winter approaches.
Report from Afolkey and Embury nights recounts three weeks of revival led by Rev. C. G. Anangst and Rev. J. W. Michael resulting in forty one conversions and growing attendance. Many converts are heads of families with some entire households joining, while quarrels fade and harmony spreads. Nine converts Wednesday night. Embury services drew large chorus of forty five led by Mr. Schofield with piano organ and cornet. Evangelist Hicks shared life story aiding undecided souls. two more confessed Christ bringing total to over thirty conversions. Meeting plans for Sunday school teachers to prepare next Sunday decision day service. Everyone urged to attend. Large chorus class praised.
Rockford Jan 16 Freeport Poultry led by F W Neisman aims for the Lowden cup as the largest flock of winning birds at the Rockford Pet Stock and Poultry show. Neisman exhibits 240 birds while S G Rider from Rockford tallies high in scoring for the Bushland cup with forty birds. Awards list includes Partridge Cochin Buff Leghorn and Hamburg varieties with multiple firsts and seconds for Neisman.
Rev. C. G. Unangst preaches evangelistic services in progress at Trinity church. Interest continues and more have promised to begin the Christian life tonight. Cottage prayer meetings will be held at H. Ferris Evelyn street A Kuhlemeier Union street and Mrs Grace Alexander Oak street. All are cordially invited.
The First Presbyterian Church postpones its congregational meeting to join the Second Church in this evening’s services. Pastor H. L. Moore notes the joint service and outlines plans for future proceedings.
In Stockholm the first parliament under King Gustave opened with simple ceremonies. The king promised wholehearted zeal for the country’s prosperity and progress and pledged to fulfill his duty following the death of King Oscar.
Topeka January 16 Associated Press reports Governor Hoch opened the fifth special session announcing aims to pass a primary election law bolster the recommission establish a bank depositors guarantee fund enact railroad measures and strengthen the prohibition law.
Coroner Stresser said today that the number of victims from Monday night's theatre disaster in Boyertown Pennsylvania would reach two hundred.
Dublin January 16 John Redmond was re elected leader of the Irish party forces in parliament.
Readable text notes that there is good skating at Taylor Park rink with a concise comment on conditions and availability.
The Associated Press reports Chicago closing board of trade quotations with May wheat at .84 7, May corn 1.05 4, May oats at . May pork 8.47-50, May ribs 8.05, May lara 7.22. At Union Stock Yards, cattle 10,500 steady to weak, beef steers 6.53-6.80, cows and heifers 1.50-4.10, stockers and feeders 2.40-4.60, hogs 35,000 strong to 6 higher, light 4.20-4.52, mixed 4.80, heavy 4.25-4.60, bulk 4.35-4.50, sheep 15,000 steady 3.50-5.70.
A. E. Wieneke of Freeport and J. C. Staas of Belvidere have returned from Minneapolis where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Anna Geiger sister of Mr. Wieneke and sister-in-law of Mr. Staas. Mrs. Geiger died January 7 and the funeral was held the following Thursday.
Rev W Gardner Phrall departs tonight to preach the funeral for the late William Finkenbinder tomorrow morning at 16 o clock. The deceased was about seven years old and reportedly died suddenly.
The procery firm of H. W. Calver & Co. in the Valentine building assigned and delivered all assets to creditors Friday night. Liabilities are about $5000 with assets unknown. the invoice amount not public. The Exchange Bank and Guyer & Calkins of Freeport are the heaviest creditors. The store is closed and under trustees John Rh. Wolf and W.T. Calkins.
Elmer G Prall transfers to Frank J Fehr part lot and Winneshiek addition for 1 dollar. William Glantz transfers to Aaron J Meek part section 11 town of Lancaster for 40 hundred? H H Antrim transfers to A C Schwarze jot 8 block 7 Lincoln Boulevard subdivision for 200 dollars.
The last will and testament of the late Mrs Margaret Koehler has been filed for probate. Provisions in the document will not be released, but the estate is understood to be divided equally among the deceased’s children.
An advertised remedy claims to treat liver kidney stomach and bowel issues with vigorous liver action aiding digestion and bowel movement while cleansing kidneys purifying blood and promoting lasting health. Priced at 20 cents with money back if unsatisfied, sold by C. P. Guenthe & Co. at the Galena avenue and street corner.
It It does the business says Mr kK Chamberkain of Clinton Maine. Bucklin's Arica Salve cured piles chapped hands and an old sore without leaving a seat behind. 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
A 0 per cent discount sale on all footwear runs for fourteen days at KOBT located opposite the New York Hotel. The address listed is 82 Galena Avenue.
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