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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
1
Four oclock P. M. weather forecast from the Associated Press notes rain tonight and Friday in Illinois with lower temperatures Friday. Iowa expected rain or snow tonight, colder Friday, and clearing. Wisconsin to have rain or snow tonight and Friday with a warmer northeast wind tonight.
Springfield Ill Jan 28 The legislature adjourned after one ballot the 22d for senator with vote totals Hopkins 72 Foss 129 Stringer 74 Shurtleff 14 Mason 4 McKinley 1 Lowden 1 Sherman 2 Yates 45 Absent 8 The deadlock persists with no clear majority on the seat.
Thomas L. Lewis was re-elected president of the United Mine Workers of America by a large majority over Illinois rival John Walker. An effort to put the convention on record for an Independent Labor Party failed, but a resolution urged active political work to elect lawmakers sympathetic to the working class.
About fifty property owners met at St John s church to object to paving costs and the bid process. They formed an association of 84 percent of street owners and oppose two administrations handling the work. They cite brick prices of 26 dollars per thousand versus quotes of 13 to 19 and fear mayor Dittmar s term ending before results. A board of local improvements meeting tonight will hear resolutions.
Havana marked a new era as Cuban affairs moved from American to native leadership. General Gomez took the oath as president at noon, and Provisional Governor Magoon with American officials departed for the United States an hour later. An inaugural parade followed through crowded streets.
Springfield Jan. 28 A administration deep waterways bill was introduced in the senate. It provides for a five member board to be appointed by the governor to build a deep water way from Lockport to Utica and requires the commission to show the project can be kept within the 20 million dollar bond issue voters approved before work begins.
Madison Wis Jan 28 senator Stephenson fell one vote shy on the second joint assembly ballot receiving 66 votes as both houses adjourned until tomorrow for lack of a decisive result.
John Beverly was arrested recently on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges and received a ten day sentence in the county jail this afternoon.
This week flee the great bargain window at Emerick Barrett and Company Jewelers showcasing discounted gems and jewelry across store offerings with special in store promotions and limited time prices.
Local debate centers on paving South Galena Avenue and sewer work. Residents oppose starting work until the street settles after repeated cave-ins and object to higher taxes and rebates. The mayor backs the project, while the neighborhood association funds a campaign to oppose it, promising close scrutiny of the costs and process.
August Bergman declares candidacy for mayor, pledging enforce city ordinances and citing taxpayer approval of his past administration. Paperwork filed for Republican nomination. formal declaration follows longstanding intentions as Bergman seeks primaries.
Edward W. Bering a baggage master at the Illinois Central depot was seriously injured when a trunk fell from a load on a truck striking his head. He was unconscious overnight and remained in a fragile state this morning. He has served nearly three decades with the Illinois Central, including duties at the New Orleans Mardi Gras rush.
The president of the Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia extols Electric Bitters, noting nine years of use with excellent results for stomach liver and kidney troubles. He says it revitalizes vital organs purifies blood aids digestion boosts appetite and is best for female complaints for weak run-down people and pale children. Only 650cat Joseph Emmert.
The Daily Journal 19 announces citywide delivery at one cent per week. The offer promises broad distribution across all city areas and aims to reach many households with affordable rates.
Berguin cites his prior Freeport administration as faultless in carrying out plans for the city’s betterment. He says taxpayers’ interests guided every act and that broad support backs his candidacy. He promises strict law enforcement if nominated and elected and says he can devote full time to city affairs.
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