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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1907
Page
5
The Staunenberg trial resumed in Boise as the reading of San Francisco depositions continued through the morning and will extend into the afternoon. Senator Borah was indisposed and missed the session today.
Four children of Jason Field aged from three months to four years died in a Rogersville Wisconsin gas stove blast today. One child survived the fire. The incident occurred ten miles from Fond du Lac with AP reporting details from Fond du Lac.
London July 9 reports King Edward granted a free pardon to Colonel Arthur Tyrneh who was convicted of high treason for fighting with the Boer side in the South African War. The clemency comes on the eve of the king's planned visit to Ireland.
Kingston Ohio July 9 Professor James McGranahan famed hymn writer and former associate of Moody and Sankey died last night at his home from diabetes aged 67.
About four hundred prominent Catholic educators from across the United States attend the annual convention of the Catholic Educational Association of the United States opening today in Milwaukee. A AP dispatch notes weather and fair updates from Chicago and Midwest regions.
The American Scraper company plant in Sidney Ohio, one of the nation’s largest, burned today causing an estimated loss of 200000. Fire crews battled the blaze as flames engulfed the facility. No further details on injuries or cause were immediately available.
Oyster Bay reports the president today named William C. Ralston as assistant United States Treasurer in San Francisco. His appointment follows prior service in financial administration and reflects continued federal staffing in regional offices.
Closing quotations today show September wheat at 9 1/4 to 9 1/2 cents, oats at 39 3/4 cents, pork at 31.34, lard at 55.67, and riba at 59.87. At the Union Stock Yards cattle steady around 4.00, hogs 15,000 head steady to lower, sheep 14,000 weak, with bulk sales and varied price ranges across grades. The Daily Journal is delivered citywide for 1 cent per week.
Mrs. James H. Staver nee Sarah Amelia Webb dies at 4 am at 125 Washington Street Freeport after a week of illness heart disease caused the stroke. Born February 28 1841 in Freeport she was married to J H Staver June 26 1861. Survived by husband five children and four grandsons. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Washington Street home with interment Oakland.
A baseball game between the Second Presbyterian and Embury teams is set for tomorrow evening at Taylor's Park. The grandstand will be open free of charge for spectators. Hazel Tisdell, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Wisdell, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Their son recently recovered from the same disease.
A dispute over a Freeport race meeting sees preachers and promoters arguing but plans to advertise widely to attract a large crowd. Hotel and restaurant owners anticipate big earnings while some insist pools are essential for profitability. Mayor Dittmar prepares a response amid heated debate.
In circuit court, Judge heard the Stover Merrifield case this afternoon and overruled five demurrers while sustaining eleven. The suit concerns alleged non payment of salary by the Stever company to W A Merrifield. Trial likely after July 20 adjournment with possible appeal to higher courts.
A card party and picnic will be held on St. Vincent's day at St. Vincent's Orphans' Home grounds. Admission is 25 cents, cake and ice cream 10 cents. The home houses fifty five children including eight babies, oldest one year, youngest six days. Sisters of Charity thank Freeport for support and invite all to attend.
A brief strike at B. and Schmich breweries ended when managers rehired workers across the firms. Bottling staff moved to Schmich and B. and O. shifts swapped, while both plants kept supply steady with ample bottled goods.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Association Illinois Conferences Branch meets at Oak Street Evangelical Church with Rev. Heinmillar D D as the principal speaker. He will lead Saturday sessions and continue through Sunday.
John A. Davis Post No. 98 G A R invited to attend the Woman's Relief Corps picnic Friday night July 12 at Highland Park. Post members meet at the G A B ball at o'clock p m. Supper served by the W R C at 6 30. Those who cannot meet at the ball may take the car to the park earlier.
Elgin trading on the board of trade today showed batter firm at the district level. Output for the Elgin district reflected modest activity and prices with slight advances in some lots.
George A. Held a Freeport post office mail carrier and his wife welcome an eight pound baby boy born this morning.
A gala day in Saratoga drew 20 000 Knights in uniform for a grand parade. The event featured 11 divisions with commanderies from across the United States and abroad, honoring Grand Master George M. Moulton and opening the Knights Templars conclave with a formal town hall reception.
The five year old Margaret Billig, daughter of Conductor H K Billig of the Rio Grands Western, caught fire from fireworks near Third and South. A bystander wrapped her in a blanket, saving her from likely death. Dr Collings reports extensive burns on her right side arms hands neck and singed hair. The father, Conductor Billig, is in Helper Utah.
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