28 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1907
Page
1
An explosion in Armour & Co power house at Chicago stockyards products plant released ammonia fumes. Three men were killed and sixteen seriously injured. The blast occurred around 4 PM and caused extensive damage to the plant and surrounding area. Fire and rescue efforts rushed to the scene as investigators began assessing the disaster.
Charles D. Newton a 65 year old retired businessman was chosen as juror No 8 in the Thaw trial today. A fresh panel of one hundred jurors has been summoned to appear in court tomorrow in New York.
Chicago weather bulletin notes a south fair area with likely snow in the north tonight. Warmer conditions expected tonight and Tuesday with snow and rising temperatures. Sun rose at 7 19 a m and set at 6 09 p m.
Mrs. Benjamin Heisler suffered severe burns after fainting in a North Galena avenue home and falling against a red hot coal stove. Her son rescued her before worse injuries occurred. A doctor treated her. she remained in critical condition today after a restless night.
A lamp left burning in room 42 at the Metropole hotel likely ignited the carpet curtains and dresser, causing significant damage before boarders extinguished the blaze. Police were misdirected by a fire call mistaken for a fight, then aided in dousing the fire. Clifton hotel also reported a small fire from hot ashes but caused no damage.
The Wiltshire family on Van Buren Street was poisoned Sunday by chicken stewed the day before. Ptomaine poisoning developed in the evening as several members were at church. Dr. W. B. Peck found Mr and Mrs Wiltshire in critical condition and the children ill. Mrs Wiltshire grew very weak during the night.
A fragment shows a banner or sign reading Drink Rocky Mountain Tea in black on white. The readable text presents a historic or decorative display promoting a beverage, with no clear event or date attached in the fragment.
A marriage license record lists Edward Rubendall of Freeport and Renetta F Lattiz of Freeport as the parties licensed to wed. The notice notes their names and hometowns with no additional details.
The Interstate Commerce Commission submitted today to Congress the Tillman Gillespie investigation into Standard Oil. It details monopolistic tactics, railroad rate discrimination, and allied practices. It cites high profits, rebates, espionage, and control of pipelines as key tools in sustaining the oil giant's dominance. The report advocates pipeline regulation under new law and calls for remedies to curb abuses.
At the annual meeting in Freeport, Dr C Stover was reelected president of the Stover Manufacturing Company as plans advanced for new foundry construction and large plant additions. Directors elected included D C Stover P S Stover W A Hance J Hughes J M Irwin Jacob Weiss and J Fred Smith with a 20 percent dividend declared to cover two unissued years.
An ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets as healthful and wholesome, claiming better sleep and appetite as more are taken. The pitch emphasizes happiness and lists a price of 35 cents per item, signed by Joseph Eviinert.
The well known clairvoyant Madam Brunswick remains at 30 Chicago Street for one more week. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during this engagement.
Men's two dollar work shoes offered at 31.69 during the BE & W January clearing sale. Listing notes a 1-26dwlw reference.
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