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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
5
United States Commissioner Neil and three members of the national telegraphers executive committee arrived to settle the dispute. He convened with local officials and aides, with results expected by tomorrow or Monday.
The defense in the Haywood trial rested this morning and rebuttal started. The rebuttal featured a rapid sequence of witnesses whose testimony was brief and pointed. Objections were repeatedly lodged by defense counsel, with nine witnesses examined before the noon recess.
Apostolic delegate Mgr Diomede Falconion carrying Pope Pius X blessing arrives in Indianapolis to address the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention opening Monday.
Youngstown Ohio July 13 President McMahon leader of the blast furnace workers says a general strike will be ordered in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys within three days and it will be long and bitter once in force.
By the Associated Press two sons of Rev. A Emil Dahman pastor of the Zion Reformed Evangelical church were drowned when their sail boats capsized on Lake Erie yesterday near Buffalo New York.
The Anti-Saloon League scored a victory in the Alabama legislature as the early closing bill passed the senate. The bill prohibiting shipment of liquor into prohibition counties was taken from the adverse calendar.
May Sutton of California won the Welsh championship at Newport Wales defeating Miss Howther to become the trophy’s absolute possessor.
Closing board of trade quotes show Sept wheat at 4.14, Sept corn 0.10 and pork futures at 16.82. Chicago stock yards report cattle at 4.75 to 7.30 per hundredweight, hogs down 4 to 10 cents, with total 20 000 head. Sheep steady at 5.60.
Fred Connors an Illinois Central brakeman based in Freeport was killed at Hawthorne yards near Chicago at 12 47 PM while working on a eastbound freight. He had lived in Freeport a little over a year after moving from Rockford where his parents reside. Connors was about 26 years old and leaves a mother and two brothers in Rockford.
The injured man in the last Thursday runaway regained consciousness and identified himself as Dan Bowler. He cannot recall other details or his recent events. He shows some improvement and supports fair recovery unless complications arise. Fred Sandmeier mistook him for his cousin August Hasselman due to a bandaged head and resemblance.
Improvements at the Riley and Wheat Store on Galena Street near completion with a new handsome front and vestibule entrance. Interior changes are minor for now and a future front on Van Buren Street is planned along with additional store improvements.
A plate glass window at Rohkar bakery on Stephenson street was smashed last evening when an express man threw an empty bread basket into the pane. James Campbell, arrested on an assault warrant tied to Officer Eli Miller by State’s Attorney Burrell, was released from county jail on bond of 1500 with his father acting as surety.
The assessment roll for portions of Walnut Ringold Pleasant Empire and Galena streets was confirmed yesterday by Judge Scott in county court and filed with County Clerk Hetd.
The sixteenth reunion of the 74th Vinory Infantry is set for Rockford with headquarters at Memorial hall and events to be held in September.
Petitions circulated among city business houses were turned over to Mayor Dittmar this morning with several hundred signatures backing the project. Plans call for subscription drives next week to help defray expenses if bad weather disrupts the meet. Delegations have phoned in pledges ranging from 26 to 100 dollars, and a permanent association with officers and committees will be organized after the drive.
Henry Williams 70, of 239 Spring Street, fell from a wagon at the Keene Canning factory this noon. Injuries feared are internal. Williams, an engineer, was helping unload due to staff shortage and fell while balancing on the wagon. He was brought home for medical care.
A large crowd of youths from Ridote Winneshiek and Freeport enjoyed outdoor games and a supper at Win Glaman's five miles east of Freeport last Thursday. Guests departed pleased with the evening.
A small derailment at Elizabeth causes passenger trains on the Chicago Great Western to be detoured over Central lines between Freeport and East Dubuque this morning. Also notes real estate transfers and a brief on Miss Inez Henney’s recovery after a horse incident. Weather and other items follow.
Notice to Journal readers planning summer travels. leave forwarding address at the office or call 25 to arrange paper forwarding without extra charge. Addresses can be changed as needed. Also announces newly received Tay Oxfords in all sizes from E. and W. T8445.
Isaac Newton Alger cousin of Russell A. Alger former Michigan governor and U S senator died at his son in law J J King 805 Kilburn Ave Rockford at nearly 77. He had lived with his daughter since moving from Freeport two years earlier and recently visited Freeport. Funeral planned in Delhi Iowa. Mrs Lilly Booker nee Redner died at White Sanatorium from tubercular peritonitis.
Leon Hayes and Stanislaus Volipa aki were recaptured and returned to the Feehanville training school after escaping. An officer noted this was their third escape, with prior attempts ending in Chisago, and the boys claimed Dallas Texas as their home.
The Mothers club members and their children plan a picnic next Thursday at Bailey's Park. Attendees may go directly or tour the Settlement home at ten, each providing her own lace and bringing a lemon tip saucer and spoon. A short program of recitations will follow in the afternoon. if Thursday is rainy, the picnic will be postponed to Friday.
The Hausan boy in policy custody for ten days appeared in court this morning. His hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday and he was turned over to the sheriff until then. Authorities plan to pursue a declaration of dependency at that time.
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