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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1907

Page

5

Fires Claim Four O'Clock P.M. Lives In City Area

The Associated Press reports twenty people died and fifteen injured in fires in New York and nearby in the last day. A six story tenement on Chrystie Street burned, and the Long Beach hotel on Long Beach L I and Steeplechase Park at Coney Island suffered major property losses. Eight hundred guests at Long Beach escaped unharmed.

Associated Press New York Chrystie Street Long Beach L. I Coney Island

France Extends Coffee Duty Decree To October 1

Paris reports that France has removed a main negotiating obstacle with the United States by extending the minimum coffee duty collection from Porto Rico from August 1 to October 1. The move potentially eases tariff talks between the two nations.

Associated Press Paris France United States Porto Rico

Illinois Fair Tonight and Tuesday Weather Outlook

The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday in Illinois with only slight temperature changes. Sunrise was 4:49 a.m. and sunset 7:22 p.m.

The Associated Press Chicago Ilinois

Another Victim of Stabber in Berlin

Berlin reports another girl baby stabbed today in the crowded working people district. Police investigate as authorities relay the incident amid rising street violence.

Associated Press Berlin

Market Closing Quotes Across Wheat Corn and Hog Prices

The Associated Press reports July closing board of trade quotes with Sept wheat at 92 17, Sept corn 83 64, Sept para 38 95 potential yield. pork at 16.47, ribs 9.27 and lard 1.75. Union Stock Yards totals show cattle 23 000 steady to strong, beeves 4.40 to 7.30, hogs 33 000 up 10, light 6.11 to 6.5, mixed 16.00 to 9.50, bulk 6.15 to 6.40, sheep 20 000 steady 3.50 to 5.75.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

Freeport to Host Postponed Game With Eau Claire on Aug 1

Local brief reports Freeport will play a postponed game with Eau Claire on August 1. The item also notes staffing changes and social activities at Oak Street Evangelical church, plus a local court matter involving Samuel Mogle and his son after an assault incident.

Freeport Eau Claire Bertha Clark Attorney Mitchell Elizabeth Kume Rena Ohden Douglas Pattison Clara Rame Young People’s Alliance of Oak Street Evangelical Church Klingbeil Samuel Mogle Justice Vincent

Shrine picnic at Highland Park prepared for tomorrow

The Capernaum Shrine committees have the picnic ready at Highland Park. Attendance of members and friends is expected to be large. Attractions will be in full swing with lemonade ice cream and coffee provided by the committee.

Capernaum Shrine Highland Park

Balloons with park tickets found on farm lands

One of two Highland Park July 4 balloons with tickets attached was found by A. J. Becker on William Trembor's farm and the other by O. Cowell on J. C. Walley's farm. The tickets entitle the binder to one dollar's amusement at the park.

Highland Park A. J. Becker William Trembor J. C. Walley O. Cowell

Oxtoards Cut Prices at Winslow's Sale

Oxtoards go as low as 08 cents per pair at Winslow's sale. Bargain hunters flock to the event seeking deep discounts on footwear and related goods.

Winslow Tbd&wiw

Acquittal of Haywood Triggers Mixed Public Reactions

The Idaho murder trial verdict acquitting William D Haywood of conspiracy in the Steunenberg killing drew varied reactions in Freeport. Reported through the Associated Press the six week case highlighted the Coeur d Alenes clash between miners and mine owners from 1892 to 1899.

Associated Press The Journal Freeport William D. Haywood Frank Steunenberg Idaho Harry Orchard United States Moyer Haywood and Pettibone Coeur d'Alene Mountains Steunenberg Bunker Hill and Sullivan Congress Caldwell Canyon County Orchard Governor Gooding Boise Sheriff Nichols W.S. Swain Thiel Detective Agency Coeur d'Alene Thomas Hogan Denver Teller County Colorado Hogan Harry Qrehard Independence Col James McParland Pinkerton McParland Western Federation of Miners Bunker Trill and Sullivan Company Wardner Bunker Hill Vindicator Independence Depot Lyte Gregory Merrit B. Walley Justice Gabbert Gregory Steve Adams Adams Billy Aikman Walley Haywood Cripple Creek

Bryan Cannot Come to Freeport for This Year

William J. Bryan will not visit Freeport this year. dates through Oct 5 are booked with other duties and no open dates remain. A proposed banquet may be arranged if Bryan can attend, but limited seating and high demand complicate plans. Five thousand people heard him in Dixon, with Freeport supporters among them.

William J. Bryan Freeport Democratic Club Douglas Pattison H. Poffenberger Mr. Bryan Dixon Bryan Freeport Committee Lbnge Missouri Rockford

Miss Jenks Weds Frederick A Corpe of Rockford

Miss Marion R. Jenks of this city and Frederick A. Corpe of Rockford were married at high noon at the home of R. John on Cherry street. The couple planned a modest reception and dinner then left for Amboy and Dixon before a eastbound trip and eventual residence in Rockford. The groom is with Union Shoe Works in Rockford and attends Congregational church. the bride is a Freeport native and member of Embury church.

R. John Cherry Street Marion RE. Jenks Frederick A. Corpe Rockford EB. McKay Amboy and Dixon Andrew N. Jenks Freeport Congregational

Samuel Marks Marries Miss Rose Silverstore in Peoria

Word from Peoria reports the marriage of Samuel Marks and Rose Silverstore. Joseph Marks says the couple planned nuptials yesterday or today and will visit Michigan City relatives after tying the knot. Sam, once a Freeport resident, is now a Peoria clothing store manager.

Samuel Marks Miss Rose Silverstore Peoria Joseph Marks Sam Chicago Michigan City Ind Freeport Nieman

Saengerbund Picnic At Forest Park Draws Members

Nearly two hundred Saengerbund families gathered at Forest Park for their annual picnic. The ideal day featured singing by the society and bowling contests for all ages. Evening speeches were delivered by Henry Witte William H. Wagner Jacob Boehner and Steve Bering.

Saengerbund Forest Park Henry Witte William H. Wagner Jacob Boehner Steve Bering

Trinity Young People Social at Bardell Home

The Trinity church young people host a social next Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Albert Bardell home north of the city. Ice cream and cake will be served for a small sum with proceeds for the church fund. A short program will be presented and conveyances will be available from the High School building at Toose gp.om.

Trinity Church Albert Bardell Tose Gp

Veoman’s Catholic Order of Foresters Card Party

The regularly announced card party will be held tomorrow afternoon at St. Mary’s hall. Cards begin at 2:30 PM.

Veoman Order of Foresters St. Mary's Ball

The Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Tooweek Service

The Daily Journal provides delivery to every city area for the week. Readers can expect full newspaper access across the municipality during the period labeled tooweek.

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