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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

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Weather forecast for Midwest states June outlook

Chicago reports fair tonight with warmer temperatures in the north and central zones. Friday will be partly cloudy with warmer air. Iowa expects partly cloudy skies and possible showers in the west tonight or Friday as temperatures slowly rise. Wisconsin forecasts fair conditions tonight and Friday with a gradual temperature increase.

The Associated Press Chicago Iowa Wisconsin

Ellis Has Party Platform Tentative Planks In Chicago

Attorney General Ellis of Ohio arrived in Chicago with a rough draft of the tentative platform for the Republican National convention. The day noted little interest among the national committee as Taft delegates won control in South Carolina's first district and were ordered seated in the fifth district.

Ohio Chicago Associated Press Ellis Republican, National Committee South Carolina Taft

Cullom backs Lowden in Illinois delegation fight

Chicago June 11 Senator Shel by M Cullom says he favors Frank Lowden for national committeeman and supports Speaker Cannon while hoping for party harmony. He praises Taft Knox and Fairbanks, backs Cannon, and notes tariff revision as a key campaign issue. The fight between Upham and Lowden camps intensifies as arrivals discuss votes and planning.

Chicago Shelby M. Cullom Ilinois Auditorium Annex Peacock Lane London Upham Frank Lowden Lowden Fred Frank Washington Republican Party Tam Joe Cannon White House Taft Justice of the Supreme Bench Fuller Senator Cullom Highland Park Lowdon Downstate Cook County Walter Reeves Streator Charles P. Hitch Paris Hitch Colonel Lowden

Death in Political Quarrel Ends City Marshal's Life

St. Joseph Missouri, June 11. R K Duncan, candidate for prosecuting attorney, shot Charles F Butler, city marshal, seven times during a political quarrel at Stanberry. Butler died. Duncan is in jail.

Associated Press St. Joseph Stanberry R. K. Duncan Charles F. Butler Butler Duncan

Acquitted on One Charge for Hitchcock Bail Set

New York June 11 Raymond Hitchcock the comedian was acquitted today on one charge brought by several women and released on $7,500 bail. There are multiple indictments pending on similar charges.

Hitchcock Associated Press New York Raymond Hitchcock

Billik's Plea Denied. Execution Stays Ordered

Springfield June 11. The supreme court refuses to stay the execution of Herman Billik a Chicago fortune teller convicted of poisoning members of the Vrzal family.

Supreme Court Chicago Associated Press Springfield Ill Herman Billik Vzral

Commissioner Denies Jerome Rumor in Court Case

Plattsburg New York June 11 Commissioner Hund called a circulating report false claiming he reached a decision in District Attorney Jerome's case and found facts that did not support Jerome's dismissal.

Associated Press Plattsburg, N. Y Hund Jerome

Man Kills Woman Then Kills Self in Reno Resort

Associated Press report from Reno dated November details Harry Mc Causland shooting Nan Harrison in a resort where she sang and then taking his own life. The incident followed a personal crisis note.

Associated Press Reno Harry McCausland Nan” Harrison Harrison

Special election set for Freeport park district vote

Judge Clarity designates next Tuesday as election day to create Freeport park district. Five park commissioners will be chosen. Prospective candidates should submit names to Dr. R. J. Burns, committee chairman, by Friday noon.

Freeport Park District

Lowden set for re election as Illinois national committeeman

Advices to the Journal state there is no doubt of Congressman Frank O Lowden's re election as national committeeman from Illinois. The matter will be settled on Monday and opposition is expected to be withdrawn by then.

Frank O. Lowden Illinois

Bijou Show Promotes French Factory Originals

See the pictures at the Bijou. All French and direct from the factory. Watch others copy our ideas. lt.

Groom Was Bashful and Delivers Wedding Drive

Emanuel Streiff of McConnell known as Joe wed Miss Mary Ward after long bashful hesitation. The couple planned to marry in Freeport but he refused to ride with her on the train or near the station, electing to travel separately and ride a rig to join her at Winslow. The groom faced a cheering crowd with reluctance while the bride supported him, ending with the couple reuniting after a cautious journey and vows of better or worse.

Manuel Streiff McConnell Joe Mary Ward Emanuel Freeport Burg Mmanuel Winslow Manuel McConnellites

Supervisors Finish June Session and Adjourn to September

The board of supervisors completed the June session on Wednesday afternoon and adjourned to the second Tuesday of September. The blind committee report was read and adopted. Frank Lohr noted the sheriff's accounts committee had overlooked instructing the sheriff in writing to turn over 607.80 to the county treasurer. A bridge cooperation committee was formed with members for West Point and Kent bridges. Bauscher moved standard mileage and per diem for members, which was approved. Dow moved adjournment to September.

Committee On Blind Frank Lohr Committee On Sheriff Boeke Commissioners of Highways West Point Bridge Messrs Barnes. Stine and Lutz Kent Bridge Bauscher, Beyers and Rigney Bauscher Dow

Home Coming plans include footsport and stunts in Freeport

Paul Seitz is general chairman of the amusements committee for the Freeport Business Men's association. The Home Coming on August 27 will feature street athletics and sports in downtown districts including basketball indoor baseball volley ball races and acrobatic stunts. A sub-committee will oversee each sport class and a late day baseball game may be arranged for that date.

Paul Seitz Freeport Business Men’s Association

Close Out Spring and Summer Stock at The Un-to-Date Tailor

Jons S Harpster offers $38.00 and $40.00 sack suits at $30.00 to close out spring and summer stock. Tailor located at 1389 Stephen son St. Glldlw, nearing inventory clearance.

Jons S. Harpster Stephenson St. G

Marshall's Best Flour on Special Sale Friday Saturday

Marshall's Best Flour offered at 1.40 per sack on Friday and Saturday June 12 and 13 to prove no flour beats it at any price. Serr and Hataur are promoting the sale with the claim of top quality.

Marshall's Serr & Hataur

Mrs Pinkham Family Sails for European Tour

Mrs Pinkham of the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company Lyon Missouri with her son Arthur W Pinkham and younger family members sails for Naples on May 20 for a three months tour of Europe and a long vacation.

Mre. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

One-Arm Man George Miles Sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary

George Miles, the one-armed inmate of the county farm, was convicted of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to the Joliet penitentiary for not less than one year nor more than twenty. On March 2, solitary confinement will begin for the remainder of the term, subject to pardons board action. A horse deal dispute led to a blow exchange between George Rawleigh and Adolph and Otto Herbig, with warrants issued before further arrests.

George Miles Joliet Miles JoHet Board of Pardons Adolph Herbig George Rawleigh George Otto Herbig Adolph

Larceny Charge Against Woman at Hotel Milner

A young woman using the name Emma Snyder and several aliases was arrested on larceny charges after allegedly charming herself into homes to learn valuables. She faces a Saturday hearing and is confined at the Hotel Milner meanwhile. The piece also notes a U S court matter involving Ed Schering of Cassville and a Lindstrom postal case, with Schering now facing serious trouble and unlikely to attend the next term.

Emma Snyder Emma Milner Ed. Schering Cassville Wis Lindstrom Rochelle Landis Schering Savanna United States Court

Railroad Agents Gather for Freeport Meeting on I C Division

About 30 to 40 passenger and freight agents on the Freeport division of the Illinois Central attended the second monthly meeting held at the Brewster House. Freight claim agent R. Kirkland of Chicago spoke, with brief remarks from other town representatives. The association, formed at Amboy a month ago, is the system’s only group of its kind. Jerry Reardon is secretary and L Backus presides.

Illinois Centra Road Freeport Ilinois Central Railroad Association of Frasport I. C Brewster House R. Kirkland Illinois Central Chicago Amboy Jerry Reardon L. Backus Dixon

To Reduce Stock at The Up-to-Date Tailer

To reduce my present stock I offer a special discount of lu per cent on all spring and summer goods. A splendid opportunity to get a first class suit at a low price. JOHNS S. HARPSTER, The Up-to-Date Tailer, 139 Stephenson St.

Johns S. Harpster Stephenson St

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