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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1907

Page

5

Dramatic Haywood Trial Ends With Last Argument

Boise July 26 watch these five men Simpkins Orchard Haywood Moyer Pettibone Steunenberg to die in thirty days. Senator Borah made the final argument in the Haywood case as the scene shifted from Caldwell to officers and Western Federation of Miners confidants around Harry Orchard.

Associated Press Boise Simpkins Orchard Haywood Moyer Pettibone Steunenberg Borah Caldwell Western Federation of Miners Harry Orchard

Clinton Citizen Angered Over Prosecution Funds

Citizens in Clinton Alabama raised four thousand dollars in six hours to aid the prosecution of Fred H. Magill and his wife Faye Graham Magill, arrested in California for the murder of Magill's first wife.

Jed H. Magill Associated Press Linton Clinton Fred H. Magill Faye Graham Magill California Magill

Woman Gets Five Years In Hi gel Fraud Case

Mrs Josepaine Leslie, concealing as a friend of J P Morgan, was found guilty of defrauding prominent families by false pretenses and sentenced to five years penal servitude. The case was reported from London with details of her claimed connection to Morgan and fashion guidance.

J. P. Morgan Hiegal Associated Press London Josepaine Leslie

Closing market quotes and Union Stock Yards summaries

The report lists Chicago board of trade closes with Sept wheat at 31 4g, Sept corn 1334, Sept oats 383, Sept pork 16.45, Sept ribs 39 22, Sept lard 8.72 76. At Union Stock Yards, cattle 000 steady,Beaves 4.40 to 4.30, Hog futures up to 6 higher, light 6.10 to 6.50, mixed butchers 6.00 to 6.45, bulk 8.15 to 6.35, sheep 6 000 weak 8.50 to 36.78.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

Escape by knotted bedding at Liberty and Exchange

Morning observers near Liberty and Exchange streets saw a bed spread and sheet tied together hanging from a window. Investigators believe a resident used the improvised rope to escape the island story window, despite iron shutters and a bolted door. Details remain unclear as authorities prepare further inquiry.

Liberty and Exchange Streets

Morin Funeral Services Held for George W Morin

Funeral services for the late George W Morin were held this morning at his home on Dewey avenue near Locust street at 10 o clock. Rev BE J McKay officiated with interment in the city cemetery. H Poffenberger managed arrangements and pallbearers were Fred Watson Scott Deaner George Mernitz J M Stittier F Kleckner and J C Young.

Conductors Admit Guilt in Fare Handling schemes

Investigators led by A J Goddard pressed a wide fraud probe into streetcar conductors. Confessions revealed phony transfer systems and fake fare reports. Warrants for Edward McCabe and Daniel E were issued as part of the ongoing case. A partition suit in the circuit court involved property in Loran.

Mr.Goddard Edward McCabe Daniel E Justice Vincents Court Goddard Leing William H. Fleckinger James D. Lasbell Circuit Loran

Two Local Weddings Mark Quiet Summer Evenings

Miss Olive M. Rhode and William C. Rykert wed at the German Lutheran parsonage with simple ceremony. They will reside with the bride’s parents and plan housekeeping in September. A separate note recalls Mr and Mrs John Gassmind’s upcoming fiftieth wedding anniversary with family plans and a long rural history.

Olive M. Rhode William C. Rykert A. C. Landeck Lottia Nebberman August Rhode Hackman Taylor's Park Rock Weatfield Gilbert Rykpert Freeport

Germania Society Carde and Dance Party

The Germania society held a large social at their hall with card games and dancing. Prizes in euchre went to Mrs. J. D. Lilly and G. B. Winter first, Mrs. Joseph Fifer and J. Dickerman second, Mrs. H. C. Heyer and George Wirth third. Harris Orchestra provided the music.

Germania Society Carde J. D. Lilly G. BR. Winter Joseph Fifer J. Dickerman H.C. Heyer George Wirth Harris

Enlistment and Camp Lincoln Preparations for 1907

Captain Harry Yount leads Company 1 for a special train to Camp Lincoln with the Galena and Freeport contingents joining Dixon and Sterling pick ups. Regiment leader Colonel Kitteisen plans to clamp the lid on camp intoxication, with Fourth U.S. Infantry’s presence to enhance training value at Springfield.

Id. Kitteisen Camp Lincoln Kittelsen U.S Springfield Tivois Central Galena Freeport Dixon Sterling Harry Yount Harry H. Yount Leutenant Oscar H. Nieman

Remaine to Freeport for funeral arrival

Mrs Wil King Briggs died in Chicago yesterday morning and will be brought to Freeport Saturday morning via the Illinois Central. She is accompanied by her son Robert Hudagon from Chicago. Funeral plans are not finalized but are expected Sunday afternoon at RC Huson’s home 139 Gialeng street.

Freeport Uta Wil’ Kngin Briggs Chicago Uiiuuis Central Robert UC. Hudagon Huson Gialeng Street

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