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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1907
Page
5
Mak Malich, tied to the Harry Orchard testimony, testified for William D. Haywood today in Boise. Malich denied Orchard’s story about him and said Orchard claimed Steunenberg’s death would make him rich and that he would kill Steunenberg.
The Wagon Drivers and Garbage Collectors back at work as ice wagon drivers and gar bage wagon drivers resume duties after a break in the strike. Many ice wagon drivers ended their walkout by returning individually to work.
Elgin Illinois notes a butter firm at 24 cents with a 4 cent weekly advance and a weekly output of 1 017 000 pounds. New York reports regular butter prices from 19 24e for creamery common to extra as of July 1.
Fair tonight and Wednesday in Illinois. Warmer conditions expected in the extreme north on Wednesday. Sunrise at 4:27 a.m. and sunset at 7:40 p.m.
Chicago July 2 closing board of trade quotes list Sept wheat at 99 1/4 cents a bushel Sept corn at 64 5/6 cents Sept oats 38 3/4 cents and Sept pork 16.50 a hundredweight. Union stock yards prices show cattle and hogs steady to strong with beeves 4.60 to 7.10 and sheep around 4.00 to 6.10.
Sheriff Milner arrested a Freeport man John Gray and his son Frank after two gunny sacks of headless chickens were found on the Harlem Corners railroad tracks. Farmers reported repeated thefts in the area and surrounding countryside. The prisoners were returned to town and expected to face court proceedings that afternoon.
Rockford officer and Freeport police seized Harold J. Shatford, a traveling representative for Armstrong Paint and Varnish of Chicago, after he allegedly left Rockford without paying for lodging at the Chick house. Shatford was captured by Chief Henry Silk and turned over to Officer Glenny, returning to Rockford on the 2:35 interurban car.
Amos F.E. King of Port Byron N Y says Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured a leg sore he suffered from for over 80 years. He declares I am now eighty five. Sold with guarantee to cure all sores by Joseph Emmert druggist 24c.
The local grocery store will remain closed all day on the Fourth of July as observed in town notices. No services or hours are listed beyond the closure.
City council considers annual horse racing meets with petitions to gauge public opinion while debating a junk dealer licensing scheme. Aldermen discuss street paving protests, cemetery fees, and water for the library as reports and ordinances move toward next meetings.
The article reports Judge Farrand sentencing Herbert Spring to life in Joliet Penitentiary for the murder of Mrs. Edna Rummelhagen in Rockford. It notes the courtroom scene with the mother grieving and Spring showing indifference, plus prosecutorial arguments about memory, intent, and the crime’s brutality.
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