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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
5
Homer Hulburt, long involved in Korea, arrives in New York on a mission from Korea to urge the United States to address conditions under Japanese protectorate in Korea. He warns that Japanese control is debauching Koreans and threatens the elimination of Korea as a state.
Simultaneous dawn assaults targeted four military barracks in Guayaquil and the presidential residence. The Independents were defeated with several killed or wounded, while President Alfaro escaped an attempted assassination.
Gov Gillett issues requisition papers for Fred and Fay Magill sought in Clinton Indiana on a charge of poisoning Magill's first wife with strychnine alleged to have been placed in a beer. The action is announced from Sacramento on July 19 by the Associated Press.
William January, alias Charles W. Anderson, freed from Fort Leavenworth today after a pardon petition with fifty thousand signatures was presented to President Roosevelt three months ago. Anderson plans to return to Kansas City and start a business.
Crowds gathered at several city points in Seoul and inflammatory anti Japanese documents circulate freely. Police prepare for a potential serious clash tonight with rioters amid rising tensions and precautionary measures in the capital.
Boise July 19 The Associated Press reports Judge Wood announced at opening this morning that he would deliver a decision on the questions argued yesterday afternoon. The court adjourned until 2 PM when Hawley will present the state's case.
A tornado and heavy rainfall hit St. Joseph and surrounding areas overnight causing wrecked houses torn railway lines flooded cellars and leveled crops. There were no fatalities.
Four residents of Philadelphia died yesterday from heat and humidity with around a dozen more in serious condition. Hospitals were crowded as physicians treated numerous cases of heat illness.
Weather forecast for Chicago notes fair in the south and clearing in the north this afternoon or tonight. Saturday is expected to be fair. Sun rises at 4 41 a m and sets at 7 32 p m.
Reports that Sir Harry McLean escaped from the bandit Raisuli are said to be untrue. Pangiers dispatch notes no verified sighting or capture, keeping Raisuli at large while McLean’s status remains unclear.
Mayor Dittmar hands the intelligence bureau to aldermen as citizens are urged to lodge complaints with committee chairmen. The article lists committees on finance streets health and more, naming chairs and members for proper channels and urges saving the list for future reference.
Harry Shoemaker reports arrival in Canton last evening with the car in good condition after a tough day on the road. The 100 mile run to Pittsburg is slated for today with six hours allowed, facing bad hills and recent heavy rains. Mr Siemaker and Dr White plan to join in Baltimore Monday morning for part of the day.
The funeral of the late Rochelle at torsey George D. O'Brien, found dead in his bed yesterday, will be held tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. from his Rochelle home.
Frank Bechtold of McConnell was arrested by Deputy Dunlap on a wife abandonment charge. He posted bonds for high appearance with Justice Goddard, and the case was continued to July 27, likely to be further continued. Bechtold, 26, fled upon learning of the warrant before being tracked down and transported to Freeport.
Springfield adopts a six district plan to move insane patients from county almshouses to state hospitals starting September. Stephenson county will keep sending patients to Watertown with a 1426 capacity, while districts include Boone Winnebago Jo Daviess Carroll Ogle DeKalb Lee Whiteside Rock Island Mercer Bureau Henderson LaSalle Grundy Henry Stark. Quotas are abolished as the state shifts to gradual statewide care.
Citizens debated how to handle the Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company for not placing fenders on city lines. The council ordered Chief Silk to notify the company to install fenders within five days or risk stopping all cars and blocking traffic.
Closing quotes show Sept wheat at 27, Sept corn 52 7/8, Sept oats 3 5/8, Sept pork 31.60, Sept ribs 39.02, Sept lard 65.0. At Union Stockyards, cattle 2,400. beeves 4.60 to 37.25. stockers 2.80 to 5.00. hogs 17.00 to slightly higher. light 5.80 to 6.10. mixed 5.65 to 6.05. heavy 5.90 to 6.25. bulk 5.75 to 5.95. sheep 4.00 to 3.75.
Midshipman Jas FE Cruse died today becoming the tenth fatality from the powder explosion on the battleship Georgia on Monday. Excalibur Lodge of Masons meets tonight for degree work.
A local shopper reports sharp price cuts at Pana Tu Hate Golden Eagle with notable discounts across items. The notice highlights a seven item sale and urges customers to visit the store for marked down goods.
A joint meeting of local Odd Fellows lodges closes with plans for a temple. A building committee will select a site on Stephenson Street or alternatives, aiming for a two thirds size temple at about two thirds cost of the Masonic temple, with up to date lodge rooms and facilities.
William F Figely oversees stray dogs and collects tax for keeping pets. This season about [00] canines have been dispatched to the rendering establishment near Cedarville bridge. He says dogs are more vicious than ever and many valuable hounds have been shot.
Quick sale notice for a tutor in Lich tenberger's addition seeks inquiries at Stephenson Street, seven-lidiw.
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