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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
5
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Chicago with likely showers in the south tonight or Thursday. Iowa may see showers tonight or Thursday. Wisconsin expects fair weather tonight and Wednesday with notable temperature changes across the region.
Springfield July 1 Two hundred candidates lined up at the secretary of state office to file petitions under the new primary law. Governor Deneen said his petition was first filed for governor and would head the Republican ticket. leaders included Guy L. Bush and many Cook county candidates filing through Thomas O'Brien.
Secretary of War Taft resigns to become a private citizen. General Luke E Wright takes oath as his successor at the War Department in Washington.
The Wall Street Journal estimates gross earnings for 105 leading railroads at 2.48 billion for the year ending June 30, down 108.6 million from last year. Net earnings fell by 121.3 million.
Minnesota Republicans nominate J. F. Jacobson for governor by acclamation at the state convention in St. Paul on July 1 according to the Associated Press report.
Relatives in Freeport report Mr and Mrs Joseph L Smith rushed to Curryville Missouri to be with Mrs Esther Robison mother to Mrs Smith. Her condition is steadily worsening and officials fear the end may be near.
Last day for a small water related discount noted in local notices. Nearby shop promotions include a 1¢ suite deal near prominent stores with references to Galena and Van Higa areas and a 3bdt tag.
Freeport city council approves annual appropriation of 101217.20 dollars for streets, sewers, fire, salaries, and libraries with a two mill street levy, boosted from 95959.60 and 87766.10 in prior years, amid debate over highway commissioner duties and street funding.
A crowded scene around the county clerk’s office opened at 8 am with many candidates filing petitions for county offices. Petitions logged for State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Coroner, County Surveyor and more as the filing period extends to July 8. The Republican and Democratic committees met to determine nominees for representative and senate seats in the Twelfth district.
Congressman George E. Foss of Chicago headlines a Republican gathering as he launches a run for U S Senate in Illinois. He is joined by Jules Lombard, veteran campaign singer, who previously performed in Freeport during the Lincoln-Douglas era. Foss serves his seventh term in the U S House and has chaired naval affairs for eight years.
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