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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports mild forecast for Illinois and Wisconsin with partly cloudy skies and likely local showers tonight and Sunday. Illinois may see isolated showers. Wisconsin similar conditions expected.
London spectators watched the Olympic finals as the American relay team won the 1600 meter event and Smithson of Multnomah A C. won the 110 meter hurdles with Garrels of Chicago A A. finishing second in 15 seconds, a world record time.
William J. Bryan and John W. Kern met with a National Democratic committee subcommittee in Chicago to select a national chairman. Before the meeting Norman E. Mack of Buffalo was Bryan's choice and his appointment appeared probable.
Hartford, July 25 W F Walker pleaded guilty on four counts of the indictment for looting more than a million dollars in securities from New Britain. He received an indeterminate sentence of up to twenty years in prison.
William Randolph Hearst arrived from Europe and stated he would not accept the Independence League nomination for president even if the league's sentiment were unanimously in favor. The AP report from New York on July 26 notes Hearst’s modest stance toward the bid.
President Roosevelt has approved the dismissal from West Point of eight cadets found guilty of hazing underclassmen. Secretary Loeb said reinstatement would require congressional action.
Judge William H. Taft arrived in Cincinnati this afternoon to be formally notified next Tuesday of his Republican presidential nomination. The Cleveland to Cincinnati trip was uneventful.
Governor Johnson received a letter from Bryan requesting a meeting at Lincoln at the earliest date to discuss the presidential campaign.
The Irish university bill cleared the house of commons and proposes two new universities in Ireland established by royal charter. The measure aims to reorganize higher education in Ireland with state backing.
Fernando Cuachalla, Bolivia President elect and former minister, died suddenly last night in La Paz. The report from the Associated Press states Cuachalla had just returned from a trip to the United States.
The board of education Friday evening adopted the finance committee report estimating school expenses for 1909 at 79300 dollars, a slight decrease. They also approved the annual finance committee report.
Special Sunday menu features Fricassee Chicken and Roast Beef Au Jus with new potatoes and steamed potatoes. Includes corn on the cob sliced tomatoes and vanilla cream fritters. Desserts include assorted cake and ice cream with tea coffee or milk.
Porter S. Stover and May Stover Winger file suit in Stephen son County Circuit Court to set aside the May 7 1906 will and June 19 1907 codicil of D. C. Stover Freeport manufacturer alleging mental incompetence undue influence and lack of proper guardians for infant heirs. The suit seeks probate reversal and distribution to legal heirs with hearings aimed for September term.
The Stover will dated May 7 1906 creates wide interest as probate begins. His wife died first in June, also leaving a 1906 dated will. The apparent breadth of provisions and the timing draw local attention to the estate proceedings.
Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition presidential candidate, will speak Monday afternoon. He was nominated at Columbus, Ohio, last week after a whirlwind convention speech that captured the delegates.
The speaker, with friends in the community, will address residents Monday at 3 PM from the south front of the courthouse. He will be joined by Prof. Chas Scanlon, field secretary of the Presbyterian temperance committee, and others. The party arrives Monday afternoon at 2:50 and departs at 6:15.
An attempted burglary occurred at the J. S. Dittman home on Carroll street Friday after midnight. The burglars opened the outside cellar and kitchen doors but fled after being frightened. Two young girls heard the disturbance and one saw a man walking between neighboring houses.
A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York endorses Dr. King s New Life Pills describing them as exactly right. The ad claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort and notes 25 cents at Jos Emmert s drug store.
Dissolution of the partnership between Mgr Neese and W F Neese continues business by Neese. Sechrist signs indicating mutual consent dissolution of the partnership.
The old saying warns that advertising without goods is useless and paying for goods without advertising is pointless. It emphasizes a balanced approach where quality products and promotion go hand in hand.
Fire crews rushed to a blaze behind the Genant and Luedeking hardware store after a Hollis family effort to burn papers in a second story stove ignited hay and crates. The two story brick building suffered extensive interior damage while the Kuehner barn edge also burned. Firefighter Charley Cramer was cut above the eye but not seriously hurt.
After talks failed, Pratt declared a midnight strike on the Elgin Belvidere electric line. About 25 to 30 workers were affected as trains did not run and riders were diverted to the Illinois Central station. General Manager Arnold cited wage parity with peers and reduced earnings as factors.
Attorney R B Mitchell for John C S Siems filed a foreclosure suit in the circuit court against J N Fleck.
An odd classified notice urges readers to visit Ady Sulger at 26 Chicago Bt for guidance, claiming a gifted clairvoyant can bring happiness and success to those with a sad heart. Public attention is drawn to this personal advisory service.
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