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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1907

Page

5

Orchard case defense claims Haywood killer was inspired by murder lust

Boise July 28 Attorney Richardson portraying Harry Orchard as a man possessed by bloodlust argued to the jury that Orchard carried out Gov Steunenberg’s assassination as he described on the stand. He urged the jury not to convict at the behest of the Mina Owners Association.

Associated Press Boise Harry Orchard Richardson Haywood Orchard Gov Steunenbeurg Mina Owners’ Association

Wild act of insane man in crowded New York street

Charles Warner a sixty year old former merchant shot and killed Esther Norling in a busy street then fled. He later shot John C Wilson in Wilsons store after asking for a loan. A truckman struck Warner, ending the escape as police closed in.

New York Associated Press Charles Warner Esther Norling John C. Wilson Warner

Illinoisans on Columbia Four from Decatur Believed Lost

Four Decatur residents Mrs George E Keller and three daughters Alma Whe and Grace are believed lost on the doomed steam ship Columbia. Mrs Keller's husband is secretary of the Decatur Racing association and a leading local stockman.

Decatur Associated Press George E. Keller Alma Whe Grace Columbia

Woman Hangs Six Children Then Hangs Self

Copenhagen dispatch reports Mrs. Neilsen a housekeeper, grieving over loss of her job, killed three of her employer’s children and three of her own before taking her life.

Associated Press Copenhagen Neilsen

Husband shoots wife in mistaken burglary killing

Chicago laborer Joseph Gauerbauer shot and killed his wife Jennie Tlauberbauer after mistaking her for a burglar early today. Police say he admitted the error and was arrested. officers indicate they accept his version of events.

Chicago Associated Press Jennie Tlauberbauer Joseph Gauberbauer

Trains Collide in Fog Near Ferny Station

In Lockhaven Pennsylvania a rear collision between a freight and an express train occurred in heavy fog near Ferny. More than a dozen persons were injured in the morning crash on the Pennsylvania Railroad line.

Associated Press Lockhaven Takunelt Ferny Pennsylvania Railroad

Weather forecast for Chicago region

Fair tonight and Wednesday in the south with showers and cooler conditions in the north. The sun rises around 5:50 a.m. and sets at 7:28 p.m. in Chicago.

Associated Press Chicago Linda Tidta Sete Ab

Butter prices and output at Elgin market report

Elgin Butter Market notes official butter price at 250 a lb and last week’s output recorded at 1 004 300 lbs. An advertisement invites vacation outing units priced at 0.75 9.75 and 174 at the Golden Eagle. Also promotes shoe bargains and an E and W clearing sale. A cheap sale advertises a lot in Livvytenberger’s addition via Rob’s Casey’s at 47 Stephenson Street.

Elgin Golden Eagle Livhy Tenberger Rob Casey’s Stephenson Atreat

Bright Young Life Ends in Long Illness Tragedy

Freeport mourns Hazel Delhauer 20 as tuberculosis claims life after three years of declining health. Born Savanna 1889 she lived in Freeport since infancy and attended First Presbyterian Church. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Chicago street home with Rev. Moore officiating.

Hazel Delhauer E. K. Deihauer Chicago Street Delhauer Freeport Savanna First Presbyterian Church Esther Rehman Sabula Antill J. Foster Racine Smalley Larimore Chicago H. J. Moore William Perry Stanley Sanders Charles Bohanen Irving Fleckens Fred Sieck George O Henry Luettig Frederica Bloomington Fred C. Luettig Willam Luettig Fred Mary Luettig Bloomingtay Pantograph Frad C. Luettig, Jr Mr. Luettig South Clayton Street Emarson School Mr. Green Fred Corbin Luettig Dillson Julius Sigges West Street Sigges Lippe Detmold Germany Thie Paina Q Chriatina Veitmeir Red Oak John Martin

James Rice Sentenced 75 Days for Assault with Deadly Weapon

James Rice pleaded guilty in county court to assault with a deadly weapon. Judge Scott sentenced him to 75 days in the county jail and fined him $23 plus costs, with commitment until the fine is paid. The note recalls Officer Eli Miller's beating weeks earlier and the pursuit of three suspects, two arrested and one who fled town.

James Rice Scott Eli Miller

Indians Honor Morton Monument Unveiled in Indianapolis

The unveiling of a monument to Oliver P. Morton Indiana's war governor drew a large Civil War veteran gathering in Indianapolis today Vice President Fairbanks and General XR Brown attended as notable guests in a ceremony reported by the Associated Press.

Indianapolis Associated Press Oliver P. Morton Indiana Fairbanks XR. B. Brown

Governor Extends Time for Hanging of Lord Seymour Barrington

Missouri Governor Folk grants a 30 day respite to Lord Seymour Barrington who faces execution by hanging in Clayton on the 25th. Also: U S Army Paymaster Coffin dies in Manila this afternoon.

Missouri Associated Press Jefferson City Folk Today Lord Seymour Barrington Clayton Manila Paymaster Cuttin United States Army

Market Report From Chicago Levels and Quotes

Today's market report lists closing quotations from the board of trade and Union Stock Yards. Wheat corn oats pork ribs cattle and cattle products show varied values with notes on strength and steady readings. Smaller items include wholesale prices and stocker feeder figures with bids for sheep and meat products.

Associated Press Chicago Eloving Board of Trade Union Grock Yards

Freeport Banker Celebrates Seventy-Eighth Birthday

Freeport banker Addison Bidwell observed his seventy eighth birthday with neighbors at the Bidwell home on Stephenson Street. Born July 22 1829 in Berkshire County Massachusetts he moved west in 1856 opening a large Freeport store before joining and leading the First National Bank of Freeport now its current form.

B. Bidwell Upper Stephenson Street Bidwell Chandler Starr Rockford Mr. Bidwell Berksiire County Mass Freeport Brewster House Exchange Street J. Z. Farwell Hrst Freeport National Bank First Presbyterian Church

Freeport Guests Mark Mrs Hurd Milestone Visit

Mrs Margaret V Hurd of Stillman Valley visits Freeport area friends. Mrs J P Kramer of West Freeport calls to extend congratulations on reaching the ninety third milestone of her journey. Also noted are entertainments by Mrs Malcom Pieres for Mrs A C Kauffman and plans for a Germania Party card and dynasty event at their hall.

Freeport Margaret V. Hurd Stillman Valley J. Pe Kramer West Freeport Hurd

DeVore Piano Ad Promises Low Prices and Easy Terms

An old style advertisement for DeVore pianos touts guaranteed utility and customer satisfaction. It claims low cash prices, weekly payments of 1.00, no interest, and protections if ill or unemployed, with assurances of fair treatment and exchanges.

DeVore Cain DeVeore DeVore—Sella

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