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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1907

Page

5

Defense Near End in Haywood Trial as Key Witnesses Take Stand

Boise July 5 The Haywood trial nears its end with Moyer to testify late today and tomorrow morning. Six witnesses have closed gaps as the defense argues a conspiracy among Mine Owners Association Citizen's Alliance the governor militia of Colorado and Pinkerton to destroy the Western Federation of Miners.

Associated Press Boise Haywood Moyer Ida Harry Orchard Citizen's Alliance Militia of Colorado Pinkerton Detective Agency Western Federation of Miners

Oil King on Way to Chicago

Rockefeller to arrive in Chicago tonight and testify before Judge Landis tomorrow morning as crowds gather outside the court. U S marshal prepares for large turnout in the courtroom.

Chicago D. Rockefeller Judge Landis iBy Associated Press Lima John D. Rockefeller

Illinois Weather Forecast for July 5 and 6

The south will have fair weather tonight while the north sees showers. Saturday expects fair skies and cooler temperatures. The sun rose at 4 29 PM and set at 7 39 PM.

The Associated Press Chicago

Market Report Closed Board Quotes and Yards Prices

Chicago July 5 closing board of trade quotations list Sept wheat 0.01 higher Sept corn 1 3 4 lower Sept oats 4 4 4 higher Sept pork 10.12 Sept ribs 8.95 Sept lard 33.68. Union stock yards cattle 3600 strong to 10 higher beef prices 4.75 to 7.30 stockers 2.90 to 5.25 hogs 20000 steady to higher light 5.80 to 6.12 mixed butcher 5.90 to 8.10 heavy 5.40 to 6.00 bulk sales 5.86 to 6.00 sheep 10000 steady 4.00 to 6.15.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

Man almost crushed after falling beneath freight cars

Henry Meier of near Florence Station narrowly escaped death when a Milwaukee depot attempt to board a moving C. M. & St. Paul freight train. He lost his grip on a box car hand iron, was run over by six or seven cars, then freed and rushed to St Francis hospital. Doctors found a crushed foot and possible internal injuries but expected good recovery.

Henry Meier Florence Station C. M Moore Stealy St. Francis Hospital

Galesburg Benefit Lawn Social for Railroad Men

Glen Oblander visits Galesburg for a lawn social on Wednesday July 17 at Mrs Thomas McGrath corner Adams and Spring to aid the Railroad Men's Home Highland Park. Ice cream and cake at 10 cents. Boys' Meeting at Y M C A Sunday afternoon addressed by Jerre Steenrod on Wisconsin War Cry. Special music. License to wed given to Geuth and Franport. Daily Journal service 10 cents weekly.

Glen Oblander Galesburg L. A R. F Jerre Steenrod Wisconsin WarCry

Fourth Safe and Sane in Freeport Celebrated Brightly

Fourth of July in Freeport drew thousands to Highland park and Globe park for games, chautauqua shows, and fireworks, with 2000 cheering at the afternoon base ball victory. Accidents were fewer, a few injuries reported from fireworks and blank cartridges, while nearby Dakota and Adeline celebrations drew sizable crowds and speakers like Congressman Lowden.

Freeport Woods Highland Park Globe Park

Camp notes and Mystic Workers move in Peoria

The x MC A camp will start next Wednesday at Damascus with 25 boys under Buffin and Clarence Jones of Batavia. Boys must bring camping articles to the association rooms by Tuesday evening. Peoria seeks Mystic Workers head offices, eyeing St Paul next year with Fulton as current lodge site and a potential contest.

Association Damascus Peoria Mystic Workers Order St. Paul Fulton

Hand Cut at Ballgame. Al Reiger Injured by Friend

At a Wednesday ballgame Al Reiger received a slight cut on the right hand from a pen knife held by a friend. The blade pierced him when Charley Stonick swung at a lighted cigar near his own hand. Later, Rev. C G Unangat of Freeport district will preach at Trinity church auditorium in the first quarterly service of the conference year followed by a church business session.

al Reiger Charley Stonick C. G. Unangat Freeport Trinity Church

Appointed Irremovable Rector for St James Rockford Ill

The Rev. Thomas Finn, longtime pastor at Rochalle, is named irremovable rector of St. James church in Rockford Illinois after Father Flaherty’s transfer to Nativity Chicago. Phillip Schiller’s son Phillip Jr is bitten by a dog and a $42,000 damages suit against dog owner William Nehus will be heard in the September term. Freeport Edgars meet Davis Maroons in a four game series at Taylor's Park next Sunday with free admission for ladies and grandstand seating included.

Thomas Finn Rochalle Father Henneberry St. Pius’ Church Chicago St. James’ Church Rockford, Il Father Flaherty Nativity Church Phillip Usue Phillip Schiller Cedarville Road Cedarville Bridge Phillip Jr William Nehus Freeport Edgars Davis Maroons Taylor's Park

Woodmen Camp Consolidation Fails by One Vote

At a Woodmen meeting on Wednesday evening the bid to consolidate the two local camps failed by one vote. The measure needed a two thirds majority, but supporters were short by a single ballot.

Real Estate Transfers in Highland Park and Knowleou Addition

Abby R. Goddard transfers lot 12 block 1 Highland park subdivision to A C Knorr. Executor Jacob Buecker, estate of Adam Becker, transfers lot 2 block 33 Knowleou's second addition to Robert Cases for 1250 dollars.

Abby R. Goddard A. C. Knorr Highland Park Subdivision Jacob Buecker Adam Becker Robert Cases Knowleou

SICK AND AFFLICTED. MYRA. JACOB REBBOOK OPERATED ON

Myra and Jacob Rebbook report from Dr White's Sanatorium that Jacob underwent surgery last week and is slowly improving. Also noted is a Masonic meeting where Excelsior lodge will confer the B A and F C degrees this evening. Board of Education holds regular meeting this evening.

Myra Jacob Rebbook Excelsior Lodge of Masong Board of Education

Severe storm devastates Freeport area with hail and lightning

A powerful weather system swept Freeport and nearby towns causing heavy hail damage to crops and properties. At the Illinois Central roundhouse August Welfelt was injured when a large window shattered. Lightning struck Yellow Creek brewery causing about 2000 in damage and firefighters aided by locals battled the blaze into the night.

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