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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1907

Page

6

Rockefeller Subpoena Looms for Chicago Testimony

The article reports John D. Rockefeller and others from Standard Oil being summoned to Chicago to testify before Judge Sandis in the federal case. Subpoenas target Rockefeller and Rogers with testimony due by 10 p.m. today, while officials coordinate service and verify jurisdiction.

New York Inty Rockoerolfer John J. Archbold William PR Howe I. Q. Tarntow Pelton C. M. Pratt Charles T. White TN. Moffatt Wim. Hutchinson Chicago Sandis M. Jh. Ellott Standard Oil ‘Company United States Trent Ficot Wic Rockefeller

Rockefellers Brief Chicago Court Appearance Draws Little Attention

Toln D Rockefeller and his brother William Rockefeller arrived in Chicago and appeared before Judge Landis to be questioned about Standard Oil. The brothers kept a low profile, meeting with attorneys at the city home of Harold J McCormick and leaving without being recognized by most onlookers.

Chicago Toln D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company William United States District Court K. M. Landis Rockefellers Statchon Sab Fred J. Wady Ods Modunthial Harold J. McCormick Bellevue Avenue McCormick John de Lockefeller

Rockefeller Submits Brandon Reestablishment Inquiry

Postmaster General Meyer orders investigation into reestablishing Brandon New York post office after Rockefeller purchase extends over fifty thousand acres near Tarrytown. The case involves trespass arrests, a widening feud, and a 4 cent parcel order restricting Lamora from entering Rockefeller estate.

Wuleshington Meyer Brandon N. Y Win Rockefellas Tarrytown Conveivan Tirandon Briadon Rockefeller Thy Lanora Trespasa Lamora Uckefeller

Postmaster General Weighs Branson Post Office Reestablishment

Letters from across the country prompt Postmaster General Meyer to seek facts about Branson post office closure and consider reestablishing a nearby office convenient for local residents outside the Rockefeller estate.

Ray Pone Meyer Branson Rockefeller

Tornado Toll Rises in Wisconsin to Twenty-One

A Wisconsin tornado left a 100 mile path through central counties on Wednesday night. Twenty-one deaths are now reported with many injured and property damage likely exceeding $100,000. New fatalities include Ole Wetley and Gulliek Thompson near Elroy, with others injured and towns such as Grand Rapids updating counts.

Badger St. Paul Minn Arehoy Wilth Wisconsin Elroy Mia Ole Wetley Childrven Mra. Gulliek Thompson Ole Brown Iverson Amelia Thompson Grand Tapids Telegraph

France Submarine Lubla Damaged During Drydock Test

A French submarine Lubla suffered serious damage when a drydock test submerged the vessel. An open valve let water flood the hull while crew inside watched. All electric equipment was ruined but no lives were lost. Also reported is the murder of San Francisco reporter George McGuire after a beating near Jackson and Filmore streets. In Ohio a woman receives a $20,000 reward promise for aiding a friend who helped an injured woman in Toledo.

Cherbourg Jenks San Francisco George McGuire Thradstreet's Jackson Filmore MeGuire McGuire McChrie

Training Ship Cadets Strike Aboard Enterprise

Forty cadets from the Massachusetts naval training ship Enterprise refused to return to the vessel in New London Connecticut and sent a round robin demanding a written guarantee for better conditions before resuming duties. In St. Petersburg a bomb incident killed one person in Wiallar near Cigennensia, with attackers firing bombs at two high walls.

New London Conn Massachhusetts Naval Training Sor Enterprise St. Petersburg Tuly Wiallar Torok Cigennensia Wise

Scores on the Diamonds Cheago Sully 6

Following are the baseball scores across leagues and associations with results from Pittsboro St Louis 1 to Pittsburg 2 in Pittsburg, New York 3 over Brooklyn, Cleveland 2 over New York 1, Detroit 9 over Adelphia 5, Louisville Toledo 1 over Toursville 4, Columbus Jolestin 0, St Paul 4 over Kansas City, Minneapolis 2 over Kansas City, Des Moines 5 over Qinali 8.

Cheago Sully Pittsboro St. Louis Pittsburg New York Koullyn

Crime and Uproar Mark Fourth of July News

An explosion at Consolidated mine No. 1T injures miner John Welsh after a loaded revolver wired to a box detonates. State Mine Inspector Walton Rutledge leads the probe while Superintendent Houck finds no labor trouble.

Collinsville Taly Walton Rutledge Louis Colonia Angnat Genett John Welsh Wis Pred Houck Rutledge Honek Mattoon Urban Park Maltoon Charleston Clancy Getty Aio

Lost the Race and a Bride in Belleville Fourth of July

On the Fourth at “fiester’y park” in Belleville a racing event decided whether Frank Grimes of St Louis would win Miss Mabel Burs. Grimes’ horse Bobby G. finished third in the first heat and was later excluded after a collision. Milas Burs had vowed to marry Grimes if victorious, but her father objected and fired a revolver. Separate incidents include accidental shootings near Lefton and a fireworks explosion in Greenup injuring several. A new Cairo Terminal Move is authorized to build Cairo to north line of Palask county Illinois. Commission and Trip East St. Louis members depart on a Mississippi River trip.

Belleville Fiester'y Park Frank Grimes St Louis Mabel Burs Crimes Bobby G Kentucky Colonel Milas Burs Grimes Gries New Railway Incorporated Springfeld vThe Nas Cairo Tlon Company Perccipal Palask County Til

Notice to Subscribers Vacation Forwarding Service

Notice to subscribers that they may have their journals forwarded while away from the city by leaving their address at the office Telephone 23. Addresses can be changed as often as desired without extra charge The Daily Journal is delivered to a large part of the city for 10 cents a week

Journal Sinange the Daily Journal WAY S.S.S S. S S.S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Verdict in New York Supreme Court for Dr Pierce against Ladies Home Journal

The New York Supreme Court returned a verdict in favor of Dr. Pierce after libelous 1904 articles in the Ladies Home Journal accused his Favorite Prescription of containing alcohol and harmful ingredients. The case asserts damages of 250,000 and contends the editor maliciously published false statements to harm his business.

Truth AL Vy Pietea Ladies Home Journal Ita Dr. Pierce Ladies’ Home Journal Flores Bok Supreme Court Dr. Place Whelms Hudreds Supreme Court of New York State

Birds Paddling Nests and European Hotel Sheets

A nature student notes a grebe nest built on water and describes the bird using its foot as a paddle to maneuver the nest. A traveler recounts European hotel sheets, complaining many were not fresh and some used a crepey fabric resembling Seersucker.

Nature Waterman

Hardening a Drill Point by Sulphuric Acid

The Huglish Mechanic explains a method to harden a drill by dipping the red hot point into sulphuric acid to a depth of about an eighth inch in a flat bottomed vessel. The tip becomes extremely hard while the rest stays soft, and rehardening is possible with less acid if it breaks.

A Dangerous Secret From an Eminent Scientist

An eminent scientist reveals he maintains exceptional health by habitual self denial eating only one meal daily. A doctor fears publishing such a regimen would ruin medical credibility. Westminster Gazette notes the exchange in Different Views.

Westminster Gazette

Public sale of Breeport property in Stephenson County Illinois

In a Chancery decree of the Stephenson County Court a sale by public auction is ordered for the estate of Rose Press conservator Joseph N. Galloway against Anna A Meise Clarice M Meise William Meise guardian and others. Special Master William N Cronkrite will sell on July 16 at the courthouse in Freeport for cash to the highest bidder. The property at the northwest corner of Galena and Walnut streets known as the Gross property includes 60 feet on Galena and 129 feet on Walnut with a 9 front. A deposit is required and the balance paid at deed delivery. Abstract available from R P Eckert.

S. Sale R. P. Eckert Sollelor Stephenson County Illinois Joseph N. Galloway Rose Press Anna A. Meise Clarice M. Meise William &. Meise Clarice M. Melee Willan Reiger William Seeley William N. Cronkrite A. D. Laut Freeport Cutty Breeport Ulingis Galena and Walnut Streets Galena Street Walnut Street Sey

Columbian Delegate Opposes New High Seas Property Rule

A Geneva convention committee session centers on dosenh OG Chote's proposal policing private property inviolability on the high seas. Colombia’s Perez Triana protests using United States of America wording and asserts opposition to the new principle.

Dosenh OG Chote Dunend High Seas Tro

Fight Over Phonographs in New York War of Sales Rights

Supreme Court Justice Martin J Keough in Westchester County issues writs barring dealers from selling or stocking phonographs without the New York Phonograph Company authorization. About 600000 in dispute centers on bans against chain selling and holding records or supplies. The case follows a long running dispute involving Edison related companies over exclusive rights to sell phonographs in the state.

New York Jay 1 Cacr Juste Martin J. Keough West Chester County Thomas A Phos Graph Coiti Seni HO Fung Yes Altimtes National Phonograph Sampuayy Edison Het Genadors Wrere Edueso New York Phonograph Company Edgt Edison

Cuscasweet Promises Relief for Babies and Children

Wor FL Jungkuna a druggist at 85 Stephenson Street says Cuscasweet eases stomach upset inflammation and irritation in infants and keeps babies happy and well. The claim presents a pediatric digestive aid marketed to parents seeking gentle relief.

Wor FL Jungkuna Stephenson Street

Piano tuners and music teachers advertise services

J Burdett, piano tuner, orders for Brown & Dollmeyer’s via phone 88. Harriet M Burbank, piano teacher, Studio 8 Grove St. Patrons missing papers are asked to notify the office.

J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer Ee Harriet M. Burbank Grove St

An Old Time Tale of Mrs Newton and Stage Life

A humorous reminiscence contrasts Mrs Newton's domestic mail quandary with a distant office and a public telephone. It recalls Ellen Terry's early acting days with long rehearsals, brief meals, exhausted limbs, and nightly work in Mc Clure's Magazine recollections.

Tate Fortiale Mumilins Kean Ellen Terry McClure’'s

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