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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
5
The Associated Press reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw may return to acting this fall despite opposition from her husband Harry K. Thaw and his lawyers. A statement from Thaw’s counsel Daniel O'Reilly denies the report as untrue.
United States Assistant Attorney General Purdy filed a federal suit in Wilmington Delaware seeking a restraint on Dupont and its subsidiaries. Subpoenas were issued returnable the first Monday in September as the Sherman Antitrust Act violation is alleged.
An AP report from Athens describes Turkish troops aided by Bashi Bazouks attacking a house in Seres Europe Turkey where a small Greek insurgent group had entrenched itself. The battle ended with the insurgents wiped out and thirty Greek fighters killed before the Turkish forces captured the miniature fortress.
Announcement made in Washington states Miss Edith Root daughter of Secretary of State Elihu Root will marry Lieutenant Ulysses S Grant son of Major General Frederick Dent Grant. The disclosed engagement links the Root and Grant families amid official society circles in the capital.
George A. Pettibone's bail request was denied in district court by Judge Wood. The report notes that bond for Moyer would be ready at noon, signaling further proceedings in the case tied to Haywood associates.
Jacob A. Riis, noted author and settlement worker, wed his secretary Miss Mary A. Phillips yesterday in Ipswich Massachusetts. The union links a prominent reformer with his aide as details of the ceremony are released.
Elgin Illinois July 29 butter firm at 24 cents down one. Week output reached 991000 pounds. New York July 29 butter prices weak with official creamery grades ranging from 20 to 24 cents.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with only slight temperature changes. Sunrise at 4 50 a m and sunset at 7 21 p m.
Duluth dispatch reports Peter Villa, a prominent strike leader, arrested at Hibbing on the charge of carrying concealed weapons.
Chicago prices show Sept wheat 92 3 with corn 83 1 2, oats 89 3 4, pork 16.45, ribs 26.26, lard 8.72. Cattle steady near 23.00, beeves 34.40, stockers 2.60 to 4.90, hogs 14,000 up, light 6.20, mixed 5.55, heavy 6.42, bulk 6.20 to 6.50. Sheep 15,000 steady 3.60 to 5.75.
Robbers hit Ridott in the early morning and tied up a stream of crime hitting the post office and several nearby shops. About 295 in stamps and a 22 caliber revolver were stolen while shots were fired to scare residents as authorities chased clues and horses seen near the river bottoms.
The community gathers Sunday afternoon for the cornerstone ceremony of the new Trinity Church. Rev Wot and Rev Flo m Davis will assist, with addresses by the State's Attorney Averell and others, signaling a major event for Evangelical residents.
Miss Laura Hoefer entertained her Sunday school class and many friends at a picnic in Globe Park today. The gathering highlighted a cheerful afternoon with students and attendees enjoying refreshments and games in a community setting.
Licensed notices list couples Earl A. Sisler Carroll Mabel E Myers as wed. Low prices on women s white canvas oxfords 98c at Schmids Wachlin Pfeiffer sale. Oxfords drop to 9 percent rents per pair at Winslow s Sale. The Daily Journal delivers to a portion of the city for 100 a week.
Miss Daisy Higley and Miss Marie Lashelle return from vacation with notable fishing luck. Higley catches eight five pound catfish and a large number of smaller ones while Lashelle shares in the success.
Martin Kroer joins the ist of automobile enthusiasts and buys a two seated Buick machine sold through the Jastram agency.
Miss Mabel FE. Myers and Earl A. Sisler both of Mt. Carroll were married this afternoon in Freeport by Magistrate Bentley.
Daniel Voss waived examination in the street car case and was bound over to the grand jury with bonds furnished.
Real estate transfer records title to Christ A Rutterbaugh for lot and part lot in block 3 Tutzier's addition priced at 2400 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Fred Cramer residents of Float street welcomed a 10 pound baby boy today.
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