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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1907

Page

5

Haywood trial updates and upcoming defense notes

Surebuttal for the defense will be brief as court hears that three state witnesses will stay in town. Judge Wood plans to inform jurors on main evidentiary points. Darrow says the defense rebuttal will be short and the case may close soon. Sackett from Teluride recounts martial law era tensions from 1901 to 1904.

Associated Press Boise Richardson Wood Darrow Haywood Sackett Union Teluride Colo

Trial of Karl Hau Begins in Baden Baden

Karl Hau a former professor of roman law at George Washington University faces murder charges in Baden Baden for the death of his mother in law Frau Molitor on November 6 1906. Jury selection lasts ten minutes as Hau pleads not guilty and admits being in Baden Baden the night of the crime.

Karl Hau Karlseuher Associated Press Karseuher Germany George Washington University Washington, D. C Frau Molitor Baden Baden Hall

Band Parade Elks Reunion In Philadelphia

The Associated Press reports a massed band parade in Philadelphia featuring more than forty bands and about 1,500 musicians in the Elks reunion celebration. The event showcased coordinated music with all bands playing the same tune as a major feature of the day.

Associated Press Philadelphia Wine

Theobald Chartran Dies Noted Painter of President Roosevelts

Paris July 17 Theobald Chartran famed painter of many prominent Americans including President Roosevelt and his wife died this morning. Born in France in 1849 his death marks the loss of a celebrated portrait artist.

Associated Press Paris Theobald Chartran Roosevelt France

Illinois Fair Weather Outlook Tonight Through Thursday

Chicaso July 17 forecast shows fair weather continuing tonight and Thursday. The sun rose at 4 39 a m and will set at 7 33 p m with dry conditions expected.

The Associated Press

Explosion Victims in Serious Condition

Washington reports that Georgia explosion victims are in serious condition as Admiral Snow updates the status on July 17.

Associated Press Washington Admiral Snow Georgia

Market Report From Chicago The Closing Board Quotes

Today's closing market data show Sept wheat at 98 3/4 cents, Sept corn 63 1/2, Sept oats 38 3/4. Union Stock Yards cattle 22 000 head steady to down, beeves 14.60 to 17.30, hogs 29.00 steady, sheep 15 000 steady with prices from 3.70 to 6.10.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock

Unclear Names List from Rockford Beloit and Michigan

A fragmented OCR appears to list individuals with towns Rockford Beloit Luddington Mich Freeport and Mary Oswald. No clear event, role, or outcome is provided to establish a coherent article item. The readable text mainly comprises names and places with scattered numbers.

John Wren Rockford Elizabeth M. Baltes Beloit Tommy E. Larsen Luddington Mich Kalioc John Knott Freeport Mary Oswald Same

Wedded at Rockford and License Granted in Forest City

Benjamin Kolthoff and Miss Clara Lesher of Ridott wed in Rockford Tuesday by Rev. H. L. Martin. Abe C. Welfeldt and Miss Pearl Gilbert of Freeport were granted a marriage license at Forest City.

Benjamin Kolthoff Clara Lesher Ridott Rockford H. L. Martin Abe C. Welfeldt Pearl Gilbert Freeport Forest City

For Sale Cheap in Lich Tenberger’s Addition

Property listing shows a prime lot in Lich Tenberger’s addition advertised as for sale cheap. Contact 47 Stephenson Street for inquiries about the property.

Lichtenberger Stephenson St Lidlwé

Schauer children case 8 resumes in county court

The Schauer child custody case returns before Judge Scott in county court with Mrs Gottleib Schauer on the stand. Testimony centers on meals and care of Walter and Maggie, past divorces, and claims about promises to improve care. Witnesses describe the home as proper and the children well treated.

Schauer Scott Gottleib Schauer Walter Burrell Nebraska Freeport Margaret Maggie Thomas Lennox Marion Mitchell J. B. Scudder Schauers Scudder

Mrs Schauer Face Scrutiny Over Child Care Role

The court questions Mrs Schauer's suitability to oversee the children, asking whether there is evidence she is incapable or improper in managing the kids. No final ruling is recorded in the excerpt.

Inquest Finds Natural Causes for William H. Holland

The inquest into the death of William H. Holland concluded at 10 o clock with a verdict that he died of natural causes attributed to apoplexy. The ceremony at the family home on Green street followed by burial at Oakland cemetery featured pallbearers Louis Dickes A E Hawke Charles F Hildreth S Held W H Wagner and H H Antrim. Theobvious obituary details note DeHaven and Piper funerals and Sechrist private burial arrangements with private pallbearers Charles Sunderland Harry Stahl Leslie Fargher Clint Bennetham Harry Wilson and Charles Meier.

William H. Holland C. W. Dorman E. Gilbert C. Y F. Hildreth Louis Dickes Janmes Meacham A. E. Hawke Green Street Tutermont Oakland Cemetery Charles F. Hildreth S. Held W. H. Wagner Jacob M. Piper Carroll Street Adeline F. M. Davis United Brethren Church G. A. BR Daniel Bongye John Smith Henry Keck Benjamin Clark Hugh William George S. Kleckner Anna BE. Sechrist West Street

Freeport Democrats Plan Picnic Talk by Bryan

The Freeport Democratic club meets tonight to arrange a large picnic with W. J. Bryan as the potential principal speaker. A committee will meet Bryan at Dixon on July 27 for his Dixon assembly address and to secure his attendance. The panel reportedly includes Representative Pattison Mayor Dittmar and Editor Poffenberger.

Freeport Democratic Club W. J. Bryan Bryan Dixon Pattison Dittmar Poffenberger

Local News Briefs From Beloit and Surrounding Areas

George Kunz takes bartending post at William Jacobs saloon. Beloit school census notes population rise of 198. Samuel B. Zimmer of State street is seriously ill with possible appendicitis. Freeport Fraternal Tribunes No. 99 to hold social night meeting Thursday. American Stars of Equity holds regular monthly meeting. no other business reported. Bert Crapshear of Beil Telephone Company Sterling severely shocked by a live wire. Matt W. Cowley real estate dealer from Freeport plans Delavan to South Dakota excursion. reports land sales at 20 dollars per acre and rising.

George Kunz William Jacobs Beloit Samuel B. Zimmer State Street Freeport Tribunal Fraternal Tribunes Bert Crapshear Beil Telephone Company Sterling Rockford Register Gazette Matt W. Cowley Freeport Rockford Cowley Delavan Wis South Dakota

Visitors Welcome at Freeport Artificial Ice Plant

Company officers invite the public to visit the new Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage plant at a small paid admission. Visitors will be shown how ice is made and the process explained, with cordial welcome to all interested in the facility.

Freeport Artificial Ice and Cold Storage Company

Lanark Man Mu Reports Brief Sick Visit

Lanark patrol was called last evening to assist a man named Whistler who grew ill in front of the Golden Bangle Clothing house. He recovered quickly and continued home, returning to his Lanark residence this morning.

Whistler Golden Bangle Clothing Big Lanark

Gas talk and plans for Freeport gas plant move ahead

Charles K F Gregory arrives to push a new gas and electric plant in Freeport as C W Morse buyers move to finalize a deal. He eyes multiple sites near rail lines and promises immediate construction once a site is selected. Morse aims to finance and run the plant, while Gregory joins local business groups and pledges rapid work on the project.

Freeport Freeport Gas Light & Coke Company C. W. Morse Boston Mr. Morse Charles E. Gregory Morse H. L. McHenry MccHenry Eas T. F. Runner Runner A. J. Goddard Mr. Gregory Gregory Charles KE Douglas Pattison Chas. F. Franz Northwestern Roundhouse East Freeport By-Products Company B. & YO. Ice House Illinois Central Franz Bros Huenkemeier Wallace Yards Iregoys Tle Freeport Business Men's Association A. F B. Wagner Chicago Commercial Club Chicago

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