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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1907

Page

6

Six Men Take Stand In Orchard Dynamite Case

Max Matheh and others testified for Haywood and Medeller denying Harry Orchard's accusations about the Globe/Denver/Cripple Creek misconduct. Malich and Alkman denied Orchard's claims of a planned boarding house bombing and murder plots, while Garbled cross-examination signals state's push to rebut. Orchard will later be recalled to address Pettivone dope in Gloveville store fire.

Bolse Max Matheh Medeller Billy Alkmat Globeville Denver Cripple Creek Harry Orchard William DD Haywood Orchard Malich Cloberitte William McDonald Kit Brennenberg Steve Annie Adams Orcehard Stennenberg Ronnenberg Mehelich Alkman Walch Churmming

Curious Defense Witness Shapes Cripple Creek Case

The article describes FE L McParland brother of detective James McParland testifying for the defense in a Haywood era case. It details deportations, military actions at Cripple Creek and Telluride, and defenses by Englee and Toaster about forced confessions and solitary confinement.

FE. L. McParland James McParland Aganst Haywood Moyer Pettibone Orchard McParland Maniton Victor Dur Trugene Englee Colorado Ovchard Telluride Englee Momas G. Toaster Bisbee Cripple Creek Florence and Crile Creek Foster Scott Sterling

Fratoures Of The Evidence In Orchard Case

Malich defended Orchard Wan Tough while backing him with cash. Testimony shows witnesses claim they heard Orchard Uneaten to kil Stennenberg though they held no grudge against the ex governor. Malich described a reckless method of choosing partners and said Orchard introduced him to Thu via Detective Crating. Grehard questioned if Orchard was sincere when proposing violent acts and Malich noted backings for Orchard in a saloon venture and partial support for a non-union hotel plan with limits.

Malich Orchard Kil Stennenberg Malleh Tin Thu Crating Cgritias Grehard Ma- Heb Maleb

Mysterious Offer Toked Over Smelter Store Case

An outline describes a plan to set a price to abduct or remove MeDonald, proprietor of the smelter’s store, for $100. The motive cited is that MeDonald’s death would aid Matich, while Vlad kept two stars as part of the unsettled case.

Orehned Wna Minder Tor MeDonald Matich

President Roosevelt's Western Trip Itinerary Announced

Secretary Loeb outlines Roosevelt's post vacation journey beginning September 20 from Oyster Bay to Canton Ohio for the McKinley monument dedication, then to Keokuk Iowa to speak, ride the Mississippi, with stops at St Louis Cairo and Memphis before returning to Washington on October 4.

Oyster Bay N.Y Roosevelt Loel Canton Keokuk Mississippi St. Louis Cairo Nother Memphis Tenn Washington

Miraculous Escape as Block Collapses in Cincinnati

Fifty-two laborers narrowly escaped death when a Main Street business block collapsed due to foundation weakening from an adjacent excavation for a new ten story building. Ten injured, none seriously, as workers eating nearby were saved by protective timbers and swift action. In Chicago, Dr. D K Pearsons donated 71,000 to colleges including Newberry Kingfisher Hastings and Dubuque German Presbyterian Seminary.

Cincinnati Main Street Pearsons Chicago D. K. Pearsons Tilusdale Newberry College South Carolina Kingfsber College Oklahoma Hastings College Nebraska Dubuque German

Ship Yaril Strike Ends After Sixteen Weeks in South Chicago

After sixteen weeks, members of the Boilermakers and Shipbuilders unions at South Chicago yield to Chicago Shipbuilding Co. in a sympathy strike that failed in all parts of the enterprise. Heart Disease Gets Another Man. Milwaukee man A. W. Hill, 35, dies suddenly in his office. Examinations for railroad accountants to be held August 1 in multiple cities under the Civil Service Commission for the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Chicagoa Tron Shipbuilders South Chicago Chicago Shipbullding Company Milwaukee A. W. Hill Escorts Milwaukee County Manonie Order Wisconsin Jor Washington Civil Service Commission Intal State Commerce Commission

Baseball Scores From July Fourth Card

Scores from multiple leagues report wins and losses across games on July 3 and 4. Key results include Brooklyn defeating New York 8 to 2, Cincinnati 5 over Chicago, Boston 6 over Washington, and Denver 12 over Sioux City with Omaha 4 over Milwaukee.

Chicago Tittsburg Minneapolis

Rockefeller a Myth National Sleuths Hunt Him

United States marshals besieged John D. Rockefeller’s Forest Hill estate in Cleveland seeking service of a subpoena from Judge Landis’ Chicago court. Deputies reported efforts to gain access and indicated Rockefeller may be at the Ohio residence, with continued picketing and security precautions around the property.

Cleveland Forest Hill John 1D Rockefeller United States Frank M. Chandler Department of Justice Marshal Chandler Washington Nja Bate John 1D. Rockefeller Federal Court of Northern Ohio

Rockefeller aides sought to dodge Ohio court summons

The piece reports prosecutors pursuing John D Rockefeller and associates in Cleveland with bonds guaranteeing appearance. It notes William M Davis of Hancock county and attorney James C Troup arrange for the Rockefeller brother to appear when needed. Other items cover attempts to serve William Rockefeller and rumors of his presence in Rome or France. It also mentions Judge Amena ordering William A Clark to account for United Verde Copper dealings.

Tindsay John de Rockefeller Cleveland William M. Davin Hancock County David Chicago Standard OU Company J. C. Donnell Ohio Oiempany James C. Troup Bowling Green New York Marshal Henkel Jali Rockefeller Wiliam Rockefeller John JD. Rockefeller Lamia Tnlya William Rocketeer Willam Rockefeller Rome France Adirondacks Clark Muat Ameua Supreme Court William A. Clark United Verde Copper Company

Vacation routing for subscribers

Notice to subscribers asks readers leaving the city to leave their forwarding address at the office. Paper can be mailed to any destination via phone 25 with no extra charge for address changes. Daily Journal delivery costs 10 cents a week and brings home news during vacations.

Journal the Daily Journal

Words of Praise For the savers]

Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is praised as a reliable female health remedy. The ad lists symptoms it may help and emphasizes honesty in ingredient labeling, no alcohol, and personal privacy for letters to Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative and regulator.

Plerce Pierce Plergers Dr. Pierce Vierce Buffalo

The Wrong Shop In Bowery Beer Stop

A plain American pan handler orders a schooner of Bowery beer and, after drinking, loiters at the free lunch counter. He consumes several large sausages then prepares to leave. The barkeeper urges him to visit a butcher shop next time for a glass of beer.

New York Globe Bill

Expensive Find Sparks Brief Fire of Spending

A note about finding a two dollar bill last summer's suit leads to a quick burst of spending. The Brooklyn Eagle and Cleveland Leader are cited as sources, with quips about broad views and a joke from Harper's Weekly.

Brooklyn Eagle Cleveland

Thumping Headaches and Kidney Troubles Warned

Freeport residents suffer dull and prostrating headaches linked to kidney disorders. Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted to purify the blood, banish pain, and restore energy. Mrs. Claude Downey testifies the remedy cured her back pain and dizziness after several months with no recurrence. Available from Emmett's drug store. price 60 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. is the U.S. sole agent.

Freeport Ydoan Claude Downey Wood Street Doan Dean Emmett Price Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Master’s Sale in Stephenson County Illinois

Public notice announces a master's sale by special Master William N. Cronkrice under a June 1907 chancery decree. The property at 80 ft on Galena and 120 ft on Walnut streets in Freeport is described as the Gross property, with a setback to the alley and a five foot lot frontage, to be sold July 16, 1907 for cash with a deposit required.

R. P. Eckert Circuit Court Stephenson County Illinois Joseph N. Galloway Roseph. Gross Anna A. Meise Clarise M. Meise Willam Meitse Clarice M. Meise William Reiger William Seeley William N. Cronkrice Freeport Lo Wlti Galena and Walnut Streets Galena Street Gatena Street Walnut Street

Schmitz Plans Run Again Despite Conviction Fallout

In San Vranceisen on July 3, Schmitz says he will run for reelection to a fourth term and has started campaign work. He expresses confidence in winning the polls and plans a new trial motion after appellate court denial of his appeal. He hints at mandamus action against Jader Dunne if sentence not postponed next week.

San Vranceisen Rebmite Athorize Associated Proas On Fourth Tern Bin Pooninge Ad Supreme Courts of Jader Dunne Judement Ebtaly Hall

Express Companies Face Government Injunctions Over Express Franks

Five major express firms including United States National American Wells Fargo and Adams seek court orders to bar alleged violations of a mandate requiring proper express service. They claim they issue express franks to officials and attorneys of other companies, expanding the practice beyond allowed use.

Chicago Honaparte Elkins Huv Ag Aled Express Towa Inc Iysiathee Express Franks United States National Ameican Weells-Pargo Adams Wiief Dnl Nother Express

Chicago party narrowly escapes in Evansville auto crash

Joseph Leiter and a Chicago party of four, including theater manager W. Davis and George Lederer, survive a wreck near Sandhill while en route from Louisville to Evansville. Chauffeur injured. others lightly bruised. Included are Mrs Leiter and Mrs Lederer.

Joe Leiter Chicago Evansville Ind Joseph Leiter Chicago Milituaire W. 7 Dava Manger Trinity Theater George W. Lederer Louisville Evinsville Aeigher

Global Dispatches Mix of Elections Strikes and Disasters

A chaotic outline of events reports political appointments in the U.S. plus labor strikes in New York and insolvency of a Birksville bank. Tornado destroys Rochester Texas with no fatalities while tremors strike distant regions and a Danish royal visit is noted. A Montenegrin army treason arrest shocks Catinje as repatriation of Chinese workers proceeds.

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Literary Log Rolling and Autograph Adverts of Authors

The Strand Magazine piece cites tricks authors used to promote themselves. Sainte Beuve dueled in rain for sales, Nerval led a lobster, Kruedner toured Paris shops for fashion ploys, Hugo and Dusmas amplified fame via staged acts and court theatrics, with Du Mus boasting grand uniforms and lawsuits.

Francis Gribble Strand Sainte-Beuve Gerard de Nerval Paris Mme. Krudener Victor Hugo Felleport Palleport Pelleport Mus Garibald Tanghter

The Hanging of Pictures Satirized in New York Run

The New York Run mocks advertising stunts by authors and hair restoration sellers. It notes a Fifth Avenue art store offering professional hanging service to ensure optimal display, arguing customers lack training for proper placement.

Fifth Avenue New York

Luggage Talk In Carriage Echoes Public Curiosity

A London Globe anecdote describes a traveler questioned by a luggage collector inside a carriage. After the card is inspected, the clerk asks about another gentleman and a second portmanteau. The traveler responds with a playful remark that the other bag are his feet.

London Globe

Well Trained Old Lady and Tactful Pat Exchange Witty Banter

A humorous exchange contrasts a self educated tramp with a well trained speaker. A plain lady reveals her mother prompting a surprised reaction. The Washington Stan notes the irony in a public speech that failed to excite the audience.

London Mail

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