This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
1
The forecast shows showers tonight and Saturday with slight temperature changes. Illinois expects showers tonight or Saturday with a lower temperature Saturday. Wisconsin will have showers tonight and Saturday, with colder conditions in the western area on Saturday.
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William J Bryan filed for divorce from Wm H Leavitt in Lincoden Nebraska on January 22 New petition was withdrawn Attorney for the plaintiff is T Allen brother in law of Mr Bryan Leavitt is currently in Paris.
At the National Model License league session in Louisville on January twenty second addresses on regulation were given by Nathan A. Cole of Peoria Illinois Mayor David S Rose of Milwaukee and Dr J F Callon of Pittsburg Kansas
Officials debate combining township and city elections in Freeport as city and township lines align. A pending attorney general opinion will decide if candidates file together, voting on one or two ballots, and how campaigns fit on a single ticket across three wards. Party activity remains quiet with several GOP and Democratic hopefuls named for mayor treasurer and alderman roles.
Secretary of State Root Senator Knox and Assistant Attorney General Charles W Russell testified before the federal grand jury probing the Panama libel case. The proceedings in Washington on January 22 focus on high level government involvement and possible libel actions linked to the Panama affair.
Heavy rain caused washouts blocking lines as Stockton floods while Sacramento and Spokane become largely isolated. Rail traffic in California Oregon and Washington suffers heavy interference with waters rising.
Los Angeles report states Homer G. Taber, a prominent Nevada banker, was arrested in San Diego and will be taken to Pioche to face nineteen indictments alleging embezzlement totaling about 750000 dollars.
Andrew J. Aikens, general manager of the Evening Wisconsin, died today in Milwaukee from a paralytic stroke at age 80. He led the paper for many years and was a prominent figure in local journalism.
Johannesburg reports a dam burst today floods gold mines killing 173 people mostly native miners. Rescue teams search submerged tunnels and crews work through wreckage amid a tragic catastrophe.
Indianapolis January 22 The United Mine Workers convention voted 2500 dollars as preliminary aid for the defense of Gamper Mitchell and Morrison in contempt cases against them.
The House approved the naval bill provision for expanding the fleet by two battleships and five torpedo boats. Washington reports the action taken today by the Associated Press.
Janesville Wisconsin January 21 Michael Cronin an elderly resident was lured from his home and severely beaten as a robber sought buried money. His wife after fending off a second intruder with an axe kept him from entering the house until police arrived. The assailants described as a six foot man in a black suit with a long overcoat and fuzzy cap.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.