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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
6
William D. Haywood testified in his own defense denying murder and multiple charges in a long Idaho case. He described his miner union ties, family life, and had his wife and kin in the courtroom as the trial proceeded with cross examination concluding for the day.
Haywood testified that Moyer accompanied Orchard to Ouray with a pistol drawn on his belt insisting he would use it. He described post arrest scenes in Denver and at a depot where General Bulkely Wells intervened, leading to further altercations with soldiers. The cross examination linked Mick Simpkins to the Federation and noted treasury funds for Orchard’s defense and Federation support for Steve Artumis.
An interview outlines Harriman's plan to extend a coal traffic route from Pentantic Geaboara to Sao Francisco, with emphasis on a bay area site and funding prospects.
J O Schaefer editor of the Citizens' Bulletin jailed for contempt over a $25 fine from March 6. Rev W T Ames leader of the reform party and Bulletin editor is also sought on the same charge for the article alleging election contest manipulation.
July scores list games across the majors with Chicago games leading to 8 6 against Philadelphia and 10 to 2 at Chicago Washington and Detroit weather notes. Other standings show Cleveland 1 over listless 0 and Minneapolis 42 at St Paul with multiple city matchups and western division results.
Mrs May Reitman of Golden County says her husband Dr Ben Reitman deserted her during a Leipsic asylum stay and left with their baby. She describes a troubled marriage begun in Chicago, with later moves to Paris and Germany before returning to the United States. The county court at Quincy ordered her confinement as insane. she seeks custody provisions and questions her husband’s actions.
Chicago July 12 Speaker Cannon will be guest of honor at a millionaire bankers party at Ferdinand W Peck's country home in Oconomowoc to celebrate Peck's 59th birthday. Guests include Charles G Dawes David R Forgan James B Morgan John J Mitchell and University of Chicago president Judson. The event uses a special train and car rides to the country club with boating and lawn dinner on Peck's lawn and overnight stays possible.
Notice to subscribers leaving the city for the summer to have their Daily Journal forwarded by leaving their address at the office Call phone 24 to arrange forwarding Addresses can be changed any time at no extra charge The Daily Journal offers home news coverage and delivery to any part of the city for the summer week
A promotional notice touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak stomach dyspepsia catarrh liver biliousness chronic bowel disease and related ailments. It cites medical authorities from Jefferson Medical College and the University of Pa among others, asserts lack of poisonous drugs or alcohol, and offers a mailed leaflet of endorsements from Dr. Pierce, Buffalo.
An 1800s style vignette from Boston Herald recounts General Butler’s envoy Carrigan preparing a brief, only to be told to bring the actual brief next time. The column continues with Baltimore burglaries sparking police vigilance and a quip about misordered reports from Success Magazine.
Local druggist Wm. F. Jungkunz advertises Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup 85 Stephenson Street. The remedy is described as non opiate with honey and maple flavor, claimed to ease colds by gently moving the bowels and appealing to children.
Public notice states that by decree of the Stephenson County Circuit Court a special master will sell at public auction on July 16, 1907, at 10 AM, the property described as Lot five in block thirty in the original town of Freeport, Illinois. The sale location is the southerly front door of the courthouse. The Gross property at the northwest corner of Galena and Walnut, with Galena frontage 69 feet and Walnut frontage 120 feet, is to be conveyed after deed delivery. a deposit is required. R. P. Eckert is solicitor for the complainant.
In New York on July 12 prominent Japanese figures Admiral Yamamoto and Viscount Aoki asserted there are no unfriendly issues between the United States and Japan. They spoke amid a ceremony honoring Admiral Yamamoto, arguing that fears stem from unwarranted press influence and that calm relations must be preserved.
The dispatch reports mixed views on the United States plan to mass battleships, noting U S policy and Ito administration concerns about provocation. It also covers Corey A Edwards facing an indictment for possession of a dangerous weapon connected to a separate Washington case.
The notice advertises Cascusweet as a stomach soother and anti irritation remedy for babies and children. It lists Wm. F. Jungkung druggist at 84 Stephenson Street and Ed Burdett piano tuner as contacts, with Brown & Dollmeyer and Harriet L. Burbank also mentioned. It asks misdelivered subscribers to report to maintain service.
Charles J. Pagan of Keats Kay, five feet two inches, sought U.S. Army enlistment after initial rejection for height. He wrote to President Roosevelt, who recommended acceptance, making him possibly the first case of enlistment despite a two-inch shortfall. Pagan, 22, weighs 180 pounds with a strong chest, aims for cavalry and service in the Philippines.
Signor Majorana, minister of the treasury and youngest promising member, has died and resigned, leaving his post to the premier. In eleven months four of eleven cabinet members have died or resigned from ill health, a pattern noted by the superstitious as an omen against the government.
A fragment from a Chicago News item questions if a daughter will enjoy familiar comforts after marriage. The witty exchange features Old Gotrox and Young DeBroque, with a remark on the nan seeking praise from Chesterfield-like commentary.
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