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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
New York Jan 30 District Attorney Jerome urged the jury to convict White's slayer while arguing Thaw may have had irrational outbreaks but presented no proof he was insane at the time. He implied a verdict for a lesser degree of criminal responsibility than murder in the first degree could still serve justice.
Washington reports the Aldrich bill, introduced January 7, was released by Senator Aldrich. The finance committee notes amendments published over time, but the bill’s core purpose remains. The goal is to stress emergency action and include provisions for rapid currency issuance during a crisis.
Bank examiners took control of New Amsterdam National Bank and Mechanics and Traders Bank, a state institution, after both closed doors yesterday. Officials say the closures should not affect the overall city banking system due to gradual liquidation over recent months.
Representatives of coal miners and operators of the central competitive field met to decide if a joint conference should be called to set a wage scale effective April 1 and to reestablish the interstate agreement halted two years ago.
The flotilla of American torpedo boats left Buenos Ayres early this morning bound for Punta Arenas, according to Associated Press dispatches. The move follows ongoing naval operations and signals a continued US naval presence in southern waters.
Dr F W Byers will retire from active work on Saturday February 1 after more than thirty years in Monroe. He served 28 years as a United States district examiner of pension applicants and was a longtime local surgeon for the Plinvis Central Railway. He also held officer roles in the Wisconsin National Guard and served as Surgeon General of the state.
Supervisor Bauscher asserts no man in Freeport needs to steal flour, noting prior report of a police officer paying for it. He pledges continued help for the worthy poor, with children and others in need to be cared for.
Jed S Meise a prominent Freeport man died at 4 10 this morning after a two week pneumonia illness. He was 29, married Jan 8 1894 to Clara Metz and survived by wife two children mother four brothers and four sisters. He was a machinist and switchman earlier, later employed by John Frang. He was a Germania member and Franklin Nest of Owls. Funeral plans pending.
County jail reports one inmate awaiting release tomorrow leaving the facility unoccupied for the first time in many years. Sheriff and Captain Stewart recall only one prior instance of an empty jail during Stewart’s sheriff tenure.
Circus event listing for February shows dates 3 4 and 5 with 30 day window and weekly performances. Organizers VY and MCA present a winter program featuring acts and shows likely to attract families.
Frank 8 Harris and Eli Benne thy of Harris & Bennetham offer their meat market at 63 Stephenson street for sale. Old established business, to be sold at a sacrifice. Reasons: Harris moves to Wisconsin, Bennetham retires. Cash or small payments. Harkins & Bennethum. 1-tallw
Dr Herbert Willett of the University of Chicago delivered the second lecture in the Masontec course on The Beginnings of Christianity. He contrasted the legalism of Jewish law with Jesus teachings of liberty and service, urging readers to study Hebrews ahead of the next talk on Peter and Jewish Christianity on February 21.
The Illinois State Historical Society held its annual session in Springfield with General Alfred Orendorft as president and General Clark KE Carr as first vice president. New directors include Edmund J. James and N. Black, among others. Carr announced arrangements for the 50th anniversary debates between Lincoln and Douglas, listing dates and sites across Illinois.
Patrick Goff, veteran in charge of the transfer department at the bus barn, dislocated his left arm last evening while lifting a trunk into a wagon. He nearly placed the baggage when he lost his hold, wrenching the shoulder. He has rarely had such an incident in his long career handling many trunks.
A school of instruction for Eastern Star members of Freeport and vicinity will be held at the Masonic temple on February 10 and 11. Arrangements are led by the Freeport chapter executive committee and include visitors from surrounding towns. The program, under Mrs Mae McRae and Mrs Louise S Albin, covers opening exercises, ritual work, and reception of visitors with installation ceremonies planned if desired. Other schools follow in Canton Canton February 13 14 Pana February 17 18 Centralia February 20 21 Mt Carmel February 24 25 Danville March 2 3 and Chicago March 4.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 to 6 o'clock Freeport Lodge of Perfection will confer the degrees in Freeport chapter Princes of Jerusalem, followed by a temple banquet, then Rose Croix work at 7:30. Candidates listed include James R. Berryman Joseph M. Brown William O. Butler James Carr Jaames P. Carson Bruce Garrett W. A. Hance J. P. Harris Fred Herman James Hutchison Jr Paul Jones D. J. Logemann H. A. Lohft Henry Luetig W. D. Mack James C. Matson Charles S. Murphy James M. McNair Richard A. Oliver Douglas Pattison Orley J. Stauring Fred J. Schmaling Marshall J. Tyson Edward A. Thompson Edward L. Watts.
A new company, Furst McNess, incorporated with $10,000 capital, plans to manufacture proprietary medicines and deal in extracts spices and poultry stock. Incorporators include PL Furst PL Womess and Charles H. Green. Green is a noted attorney and McNess recently earned a registered pharmacist diploma. Location is east half of the Tuckett building at Spring and Liberty streets. Officers to be elected Saturday.
August KH Meierkort opens a shoe repair shop in the basement beneath the Second National Bank. He is recognized as an expert cobbler and his work is described as second to none, signaling a new local service option for customers despite being just starting up.
The annual stockholders meeting for the Northern Illinois Agricultural Association will be held at the Courthouse next Paceday afternoon at voelouk.
Miss Jeannette Porter will entertain a number of her friends at cards at her home on Oak Place to mutual evening. The event is described in readable fragments noting a social gathering with cards and hospitality.
A historical card advertising Foley's Honey and War cough remedy. It claims the druggist will refund money if the product fails to cure coughs or colds. It asserts stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and warns to refuse substitutes. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and attributes H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jung kung as purveyors.
An old advertisement promotes Father William’s Indian Herb Tablets claiming to cure liver kidney stomach and bowel diseases. It promises vigorous liver action and digestion, regular bowel movement, kidney cleansing, blood purification, and overall health. Price is 20 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by C P Guepthe & Co., druggists at Galena avenue and Galena street.
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