Darrow Opens Final Address in Haywood Case at Court
In Botsa on July 24 Clarence Darrow of Chicago opened the defense closing in the Haywood case before a packed courtroom. He proclaimed Haywood innocent and impossible to convict on uncorroborated Orchard evidence, denounced Hawley and Orchard, and warned that if Haywood were hanged one million wills would carry liberty’s banner from the grave to victory.
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Haywood Trelal
Associated Press
Botsa
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Haywood
Arrow
Harry Orchard
Hawley
Liberty
Tourists Reach End of Run
The first Glidden tourist automobile team completed their 1,350 mile run to Jersey City at noon today, reaching the finish half an hour ahead of the planned schedule.
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Associated Press
New York
Jersey City
Weather Shower Tonight and Thursday in Illinois
Weather forecast from the Associated Press notes showers tonight and Thursday with slight temperature changes across Illinois. The sun rose at 4:45 a.m. and set at 7:10 p.m.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Destruction of Oneco Dwelling by Fire
A fire last evening destroyed Ezra Rathbone's Oneco home caused by a defective oil stove. Rathbone, ill in bed, was moved to a neighbor's for care as most belongings burned. Insurance partly covers the loss.
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Oneco
Ezra Rathbone
Rathbone
Local social and church notices from Freeport
Freeport community items list meetings for Woodmen and K of P chair members, choir rehearsals at English Lutheran and Grace churches, a ladies day at the Y M C A parlor, and a W C U business session on July 26. Mentioned are Flora Juiteau’s visitors on Carroll Street, Etta Madel’s Lake Wasihesa trip, and a private Western Union wire project by W H Miller Uneman from Freeport to Clinton via Dixon.
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Freeport
Flora Juiteau
Cairroll Street
Etta
J. M. Madel
Lake Wasihesa
Helen Wells
Grace Church
Sterling Gazette
W. H. Miller
Uneman
Western Union
Early Morning Wedding at St. Josephs Church
The marriage of Mr. Charles Billderbeck and Miss Helen Kaste will be solemnized at their wedding Thursday morning August 1 at St. Josephs Church.
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Charles Billerbeck
Helen Kaste
St. Joseph's Church
For Sale Cheap Jets In Liche Renberger Addition
Classified notice states a jet for sale in Ennquire Robt Caseys area at 47 Stephenson Street. Contact 7 228dlaw Read the Journal want column for details.
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Licherenberger
T Casey
Stephenson Street
Serious Charges Against Conductors In Freeport Case
Warrants issued for Earl Kronberg and Al Becker street car conductors charged with withholding company fares. State's Attorney Burrell to prosecute after Pinkerton evidence gathered over two months. Kronberg arrested. Becker resigned. new Canadian fare system proposed to prevent losses. Evidence shows multiple days with many fares kept, including a day with 187 fares kept totaling $9.25.
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Earl Kronberg
al. Becker
A. J. Goddard
Goddard
Kronberg
Becker
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Freeport
Mrs Brubaker Improves After Illness at Globe Hospital
Mrs Harry Brubaker, long seriously ill at Globe hospital, shows notable improvement this morning and doctors expect a speedy recovery. The update reflects a positive turn in the patient’s condition.
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Harry Brubaker
Globe Hospital
Freeport man Ferger son jailed after street disturbance
August Ferger son, a Rockford native, arrived in Freeport and caused a scene demanding money from pedestrians and wrecking a beverage stand. Chief Silk arrested him after a chaotic pursuit. a $5 fine plus costs was imposed, unpaid, resulting in 21 days at the city quarry. Police committee to review earlier courthouse square incident where youths reportedly undisturbed by officers. A new Freeport road and street project plan centers on a William Ascher led firm with capital of 259000 to 300000 to build cement plants and generate local contracts.
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August Fergerson
Rockford
Freeport
Fergerson
Stephenson
Chicago
Bert Beeler
Stephenson Street
South
Galena Avenue
Silk
Freshguy
Sik
William Ascher
Greater Freeport
Bill
Bill” Ascher
Ascher
Joseph Halk
Ivanen
County board probes hidden property as assessors miss items
The county board of review reports a large amount of property, mostly personal, escaped assessment by the county's assessors. Thousands of dollars in value and many names appearing on the books for the first time this year prompt new appearances before the board. Some residents challenge the process with letters urging fair treatment, but officials dismiss the notes as ignorance or malice. In Freeport, most streetcars now have fenders after a city ordinance delay, with factory-ordered fenders en route to the fleet.
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Board of Review
Fendersop Street
Freeport Street Railway, Light & Power Company
Circus Press Representative Debates Parade Change
L. W. Murray acting press rep for Barnum & Bailey arrived in Freeport with advertising plans while James Da Wolf stayed in Chicago. The circus scrapped the parade feature due to heavy paraphernalia hindering railroad transport. Sons of Veterans held a meeting at G A R hall initiated candidates and planned social events for the next gathering. An elderly man wandered from Rockford, found with 290 dollars hidden on his person, was recovered by Officer George Russell and turned over to relatives.
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L. W. Murray
Barnum & Bailey Clique
Freeport
James da Wolf
Chicago
Sons of Veterans
G.A.R Hall
Order
Rockford
George Russell
Engagement Announced in Mallory Family
Mr and Mrs E G Mallory announce the engagement of their daughter Elsia to Mr Herbert C Joan. Oytards go as low as 95 cents per pair at W Meaduiw sale.
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E. G. Mallory Anounce
Elsia
Herbert C. Joan
Instow
W. Meaduiw
No Race Meeting Held After Public Meeting
A town hold ing of a race association in the council chambers drew no attendance. The mayor declared the forty present meeting closed as no participants appeared. It is not decided when another meeting will be attempted. Read the Journal's waat column.
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F. Hildreth
Sec
Darrow
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
H. A. Hillmer Company
Winkerton Detective Agency
Burrell
Treatwad
Nore
Sith
Joseph
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Charles D. Knowlton
Allington
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Galena Ave
Teddy
W.j.young &,Co Opp
DeVore
DeVore DeVore
Geo DeVore
Facta
DeVores
DeVere
DeVare
Larseet
Organ Piang
Wb & Che
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Perisuce
Planos
DeVure
C.H. Little & Co
Freeport, Ill
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French Lick Springs
Indiana
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Itrrainson
Marnot
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