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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports likely local thunderstorms tonight or Wednesday in Chicago with no major temperature change. Iowa and Wisconsin expect local showers tonight or Wednesday and continued warm conditions.
George J. Gould returned from Europe and said he would be pleased to have E. H. Harriman join the directorate of the Gould roads. The statement came as Gould discussed improvements and future leadership for his railroad empire.
A Kings County grand jury indicted 36 men on July 28 on charges of violating anti gambling laws at local race tracks raising a major city case in New York.
Associated Press report says William Jennings Bryan arrived in Lincoln this morning, traveled from Omaha without incident and visited his Fairview home. He expressed gratification at the reception in Iowa and Nebraska.
In Greenville Texas a Black man named Smith was burned to death on the public square after an alleged attempt against a white woman. The incident occurred today drawing attention to racial violence in the region.
Closing quotations show Sept wheat at 9 9/8, Sept corn 7 3/4, Sept oats 4 1/4, Sept pork 16.52, Sept lard 9.37, Sept rib 8.82. Cattle weak to lower with beeves 3.90 to 9.80, hogs weak with light 6.80 to 6.65 and heavy 5.90 to 6.63, sheep steady 2.60 to 4.65. Union Stock Yards figures list varied beef cattle, cows and heifers, hog weights and bulk sale ranges.
A subscriber reports George F. Kort, vice president of Rawleigh Medical, caught the season's largest Waubesa Lake string, weighing 25 pounds, on Monday morning.
The case of J. M. Graham of Tampico charged with illegal liquor sales was heard in Federal court this afternoon before Commissioner Green with Assistant District Attorney Legg of Chicago present.
Ralph Ickes son of Mr and Mrs W L Ickes informs his parents he has been moved from Jefferson Barracks Missouri to Fort Hancock New Jersey known as Sandy Hook and he says he is enjoying army life very much
County fair committee asks Freeport and Stephenson county ladies to bring many samples for the pastry jestice and pickles display to ensure a big success at the fair.
The sample ballots for the August 8 primaries are prepared and available. Candidates and others may obtain them at the county clerk's office.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brubaker of Lancaster Township welcomed a nine-pound baby boy Monday morning.
The city council sidewalk committee conducted an afternoon inspection tour of downtown pedestrian paths to assess conditions and identify needed repairs.
Transfer records show Hinderk Fruhdag conveys part of section 36 in the town of Silver Creek to Jelderk Huyunga for eight thousand dollars. The transaction appears in the real estate transfer notices of the period.
The Freeport Ministerial Association of Protestant pastors condemns a proposed Home Coming Street Carnival for August 26 to 28. They argue the Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary should not be desecrated by a carnival and warn carnivals undermine community morals. The group lists member churches including First Baptist Episcopal German Evangelical Oak Street Evangelical Trinity Evangelical and others.
Cedarville reader urges postponement of a Freeport street fair for the Lincoln and Douglas celebration arguing the patriotic event deserves dignity and warns against drawing away from the Old Settlers' meeting at Cedarville on August 26. Local clergy weigh in on solemn observance vs. carnival amid county progress concerns.
At a morning meeting of the Elder William Brewster Chapter the D A R urged the Freeport Business Men's association to refrain from actions affecting local streets. The communication was sent to the association secretary with unanimous approval.
Alice S Brown urges Freeport to avoid a street carnival during the semi centennial Lincoln Douglas anniversary noting that such entertainment would blur the historic meaning and calls for keeping events dignified. The Bulletin reports the Business Men's association negotiating to cancel the carnival contract and prepare for possible legal action.
Moline Plow general manager A C Barber and attorney Oscar R Zipf for the Robinson Manufacturing receiver wrap up a sale of the Robinson plant to Moline subject to U S court approval. The deal aims to resume vehicle production within ten days after sale confirmation with about 200 workers employed and an electric power plant to serve both sites.
The Springfield Evening News declares support for Governor Deneen noting he kept every pledge and achieved reforms. It argues primary and civil service reforms restore political independence and end boss rule. The paper predicts Deneen will be nominated and carry Sangamon county for re election.
Town board schedules a meeting for Tuesday evening August 4 to discuss local issues and agenda items. The notice notes the date and general purpose of the session for residents and officials.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina calls Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best in the world and says it cured a felon on his thumb and heals every sore burn or wound. Sold for 25 cents at John Emmert's drug store.
Judge William H Taft accepted the Republican nomination for president in Cincinnati. Senator Warner notified Taft at noon, a flag draped platform ceremony drew crowds, and a parade and fireworks were planned. Taft aligned with Roosevelt era anti trust and reform measures, promising tariff reform and upholding labor rights.
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