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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
3
A class on industrial peace will meet at Stephenson and Antongostrecta hall above the K of G. The talk, titled Industrial Peace Open Shop, aims to appeal to all working men. Rev. W. H. Beynon will lead the discussion starting at 8 o clock, with attendees invited to come early and engage regardless of sympathies.
The New York gas consumers await about 9 million dollars in twenty percent rebates from Consolidated Gas, following a Supreme Court reversal of an injunction. About 390,000 customers may get roughly 23 dollars each, though many may not file claims. The piece notes charitable giving to Italian earthquake relief and discusses Metropolitan Opera management options with Charles B. Dillingham stepping in to stabilize finances.
Tomorrow Freeport men will hear one of the truly authoritative voices on the labor problem as viewed by those in the field. The lecture promises a serious discussion of current labor relations and economic challenges, with insights from an expert well known for balanced analysis.
The newborn Virginia is enrolled as the museum’s youngest Fellow after J P Morgan ordered her name added at the German art exhibition opening. Elsewhere, NY figures estimate $1,000,600 spent on New Year’s campaign suppers, and courts rule beach property owners have no right to tidal strips, easing access for bathers.
Preacher and thinker George L. McNutt, famed as The Dinner Pail Man, will deliver Things and Men's at a 3 30 Sunday afternoon Y M C A men’s gathering. He has drawn praise as eloquent, a live wire and a stirring lecturer. music by eight male voices will precede the address. Boys may hear him at 2 30 tomorrow at their own meeting.
Sterling Illinois January 16 Over a hundred farmers along the Illinois Mississippi canal in Whiteside and Bureau counties demand 375000 from the government claiming seepage has damaged their land. They warn they will file suit in the United States court if relief is not granted.
By authority of Dr J S Leonhardt Wm F Jungkunz guarantees Hem-Roid an internal tablet cure for piles no matter how bad Dr Leonhardt the specialist says piles are internal and in giving his remedy to the public Hem-Reid will be sold with a guarantee to cure any case One dollar for 24 days treatment Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo N Y write for booklet
The mono-rail transportation idea for New York seeks a spring test linking City Island with the New York New Haven Hartford line to replace an aging street car connection. The plan has long hovered in speculation regarding a Coney Island linkage.
Foreseeable week features United States senate elections in several states though outcomes are pre determined. Presidents and cabinet members will deliver multiple speeches in Boston Newark Chicago and Washington while international events include Canadian parliamentary session debates and Italian earthquake relief progress. The Atlantic fleet visits Med ports and the United Mine Workers convene in Indianapolis to discuss wage scales.
The Grand presents the Monte Carlo Burlesquers on Monday January 18 featuring the Mont Carlo Girls Burlesquers a troupe of pretty girls and jolly comedians with first class vaudeville acts. The opening piece The Kidnappers unfolds in scenes and the closing burletta The Maiden's Dream is even more amusing. A high class vaudeville act by Maruteh with a sensational dancing number is also planned.
Miss Margaret Ralph presents Henry Knott's The Revelation at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday January 20. The play, first produced in Chicago, is praised as one of modern drama's remarkable successes with critics noting Ralph's triumph from start to finish.
The play Texas Pals shows two cow punchers in love with the same girl. Jack from the east and Texas from the plains share a long bond. Their loyalty endures as romance and daring unfold, ending with one winning the girl and the other remaining a steadfast pal.
Read the Journa s want column. Advertises Foley s Honey and Tar as a cure for deep seated coughs and colds with endorsements from H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Lane Harrington was born January 16 1865 and educated at Stonyhurst College. He joined the army in 1884 from private to foreign office service and rose to high posts including vice consul at Zall and minister plenipotentiary to Emperor Menelik. He once prompted Queen Victoria to record a message on a phonograph for Menelik, enhancing his legendary status.
The chronicle notes Rodney defeating the Spanish fleet off Cape St Vincent in 1780, Sir John Moore killed at Corunna in 1809, births and deaths of notable figures including Alexander J. Dallas and Marshall Field. It also lists events such as the 1862 legal tender act, 1871 Pennsylvania governor Pattison, 1903 deadly Sea Islands tidal wave, and 1907 Arthur Swiiman elected primate of all Canada.
J F Hill transacted business Dixon today. William Patterson is in Chi for a brief visit. J B Fenton was at Forreston’s day on business. P W Russell was a morning passenger to Chicago. Herbert Fisher returned last pig from a visit in Chicago. Mrs C Stearns has gon Dixon on a short visit to friends. Homer F Aspinwall spent day at Rockford on business. Justin Boyington left for Chicago to spend Sunday with friends. Mr and Mrs Arthur Reed w to Polo today on a visit to MM Reed’s mother. Albert Young and Earl Ripberger will spend Sunday at Bas van a with friends. Mrs R L Cowen returned to her home in Rockford today after visiting friends in this city and at gyle.
A dated plea offers a free home treatment for rheumatism and related pains. Mrs. M. Sommers invites sufferers to write for proof at Box R, Notre Dame, Jad, claiming the remedy removes uric acid, purifies blood, and restores energy without climate change.
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