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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
5
On July 18 in Philadelphia the Elks held a six mile Broad Street parade drawing more than ten thousand members and crowds taking a holiday. The extreme heat caused hundreds to be prostrated while the procession continued with no fatalities reported at 3 PM.
Heavy rains across western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia cause river overflows and washed out bridges. Lives are lost dozens of homes flooded and rail and trolley lines disrupted as families flee to higher ground.
Washington July 18 The naval court of inquiry will report the Georgia explosion resulted from a flare back when the breech of the eight inch gun was opened after discharge. Shreds of burning cloth or unconsumed powder were driven toward the next charge.
The revenue cutter Manning seized two Japanese fishing schooners within a mile of St Paul Island on July 5. The Japanese embassy was notified by the state department, but the case is treated as ordinary poaching, with no anticipated diplomatic incident.
The defense rested as court opened. Judge Wood said the state’s opening argument will be made tomorrow by Attorney Hawley. The day focused on formulating jury instructions.
The department has notified Great Britain and France that their export certificates will be given the same valuation weight as German certificates for shipments to the United States.
New York endures a brutal heat wave that has caused three deaths and many prostrations. The temperature neared 90 degrees by noon with high humidity spreading across the city.
Copenhagen reports fourteen people drowned when a sail boat capsized near Marstrand Sweden during a sailing mishap on July 1.
Seoul reports on July 18 that the W Korean ministry has resigned, signaling political shakeups within government and prompting reactions from opposition lawmakers and civic groups.
A damaged notice offers a land sale on Stephenson Street in Magguire A7 area. It advertises a choice lot in Liche renberger's addition described as one of the best, with minimal detail on price or terms.
Judge Scott declared the Schauer children dependent and allowed them to remain with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bering temporarily. A July 23 order will settle final custody with Mrs. Grell likely to take the children. Testimony covered injuries after a accident and disputes over care while arguments highlighted conflict over Mrs. Schauer’s fitness.
Telegram from Harry Shoemaker says he arrived in Columbus en route to Canton in first class shape. Broken spring aside the Shoemaker car shows strong form with a likely high score, and a Record-Herald correspondent sought to accompany the tour but was not granted access.
The forecast for Illinois calls for fair skies in the southern areas with showers in the north tonight. Friday is expected to be fair overall. Sunrise was at 4 40 a m and sunset at 7 32 p m.
Placcards appeared in Seoul urging the killing of all Japanese officials. Security around the ministers remains tight as authorities monitor potential threats.
Closing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat and corn mixed with pork and lard lower on some contracts. Union Stock Yards list cattle at 43.00 with hogs steady to strong and sheep weak, noting varied prices across light mixed and bulk sales.
Miss Daisy Reeder daughter of a Lena family and Mr Ansel H Duth of Freeport married last evening at the bride's Lena home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Baker with only family present due to the bride's father's illness. The couple left for a Chicago honeymoon.
A large crowd is expected Friday afternoon for a card party and picnic at St Vincent's orphanage on Empire and Jefferson streets. Proceeds will support the institution, described as one of the city's most deserving. A lawn social will conclude the day with additional entertainment.
Misses Bernice Hart and Helen Hill hosted Ina Luce of Rockford for a marshmallow tonat evening. Guests enjoyed games after returning to Miss Hill’s West Street home, with dainty refreshments and a late departure.
The lawn social last evening at Thomas McGrath’s corner of Spring and Adams streets drew a large crowd. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen No 272 organized the event to raise money for the Railway Men's Home at Highland Park, and a sizable sum was realized.
Orangeville couple Benjamin B. Keister and Kroma H. Lenz wed in Freeport on Wednesday. The ceremony at H. A. Peterson home on Union Street was officiated by Rev. W. B. Rilling. Keister is a merchant in Orangeville.
A large crowd of Freeworters attended the annual L. A. to the B. of L. E B. No. 290 picnic at Harter Park in Rockford this morning. Extra coaches were added to passenger train No. a2 to accommodate the attendees.
Miss Zoe Salisbury of Pecatonica daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Salisbury was married yesterday afternoon at 3 oclock at her home to Mr Evarete Derwent of Rockford.
Judge Scott signed an order approving Poeodore Sackar for 3341.50 in expenses for preparing the assessment for special taxes on improvements along Walnut Ringold Pleasant Empire Streets and Galena Avenue. Order was issued this morning.
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