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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
5
Chicago Illinois expects partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with possible showers and a hot temperature swing. Wisconsin and Iowa forecast similar conditions with showers scattered across eastern areas tonight into Saturday.
Secretary Cortelyou released a statement arguing the $60 million treasury deficit is illusory due to an antiquated bookkeeping system being overhauled. He contends that when considering ordinary government receipts there is actually a surplus.
An east bound Lake Shore Electric limited car collided with a work train two miles west of Norwalk Ohio, injuring near a score of people though none were fatally hurt. The work train motorman reportedly forgot orders and rode on the main track at the time.
President Meyer of the Western Federation of Miners accuses federation members in an open letter of forming a conspiracy to start a riot during Telluride Fourth of July celebrations, to be followed by deportation.
The Townes campaign for a second Democratic ticket spot began with an official launch in Denver on July 3. Headquarters were opened at the Savoy hotel under the direction of Don Farnsworth of Chicago.
In Cooperstown New York on July 3 Bishop Potter remained conscious yet appeared near death following a collapse. Detected medical aid and ongoing care were reported as authorities reviewed the incident.
Closing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat at 875 3? . Sept corn at 715 7. Sept oats at 410 41. Sept pork at 15.56. Sept lard at 9.47. Sept rye at 8.75. Union Stock Yards cattle and hog markets were higher with Beeves 1.70 to 8.25, hogs up 5 to 10, sheep at 2.75 to 4.50. Chicago Board of Trade prices compiled by F J Miner Co and aides noted. local ads include Bread from Gold Medal Flour and a dress sale in Galena.
Freeport prepares for a large Fourth of July celebration with extensive events at Taylor Park. Highland and Globe parks also observe the holiday with park concerts and a Chau tauqua opening at Globe. Weather awaited for a big turnout as business suspend operations for the day.
Road closures and early closures mark public life with stores closing at noon or 10 am tomorrow. State's Attorney Burrell will deliver the ovation at Pearl City. William Walton Nephews and other shops close all day while some reopen tonight.
Letter carriers navigate city districts as the post office opens briefly from 9 to 10 a m. Doctors stay near offices to treat potential blast injuries. Many families plan outings along the Pecatonica River to escape city noise.
An explosion of fireworks at Kresge & Co in Cleveland caused flames and window blasts. Eleven girls jumped from upper windows. four seriously hurt. Six bodies of women and one boy found in basement and first floor after fire was controlled. Many customers escaped. about twenty injuries from burns. The blast followed a clerk's demonstration.
A long list of visits and calls across Freeport and surrounding communities. Residents and visitors include Norma Lash in Bloomington, D C Wilson of Aurora, W G Tyler of Winslow, G R Morris of Lanark, Leon A Reed of Oregon, and many others visiting friends, relatives, or on business in Freeport Delavan Lake trips and plans for travels to Bloomington and Yellow Stone park are noted along with several callers from Joliet Rockford Beloit and Chicago suburbs.
Since the July 1 1907 groundhog and crow bounty law took effect the Stephenson county treasurer has paid $4 802 20 in bounties. In June the county paid $1 199 for groundhogs alone.
Beginning Saturday afternoon June 27 regular transportation will run from Kite School House to Oakland Cemetery Wednesday and Saturday afternoons each week until further notice. Fare for round trip from White School House is 14 cents, obtainable from the driver. Oakland Cemetery Absorption Bat.
Federal grand jury charges eight officers of the American-Mexico Mining and Development Co with using the mails illegally in a get rich quick scheme that raised over 1 million dollars from investors nationwide. Dr. Alvin T. Grove of Austin, a former Freeport dentist, is named among the indicted as a leading conspirator. Many Freeport residents held shares and face losses. reorganization may return some funds.
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