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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
1
The forecast from Chicago reports partly cloudy conditions with showers possible Saturday or late tonight across Illinois and Iowa. Wisconsin is expected to see showers late tonight and Saturday, with warmer temperatures before cooler conditions arrive in the west Saturday.
The Daily Journal announces home delivery available across the city for ten cents per week. The offer targets readers seeking convenient access to local news at a low weekly rate.
Associated Press reports Taft delegates seated in contested Texas districts giving Taft a clean sweep in state. Virginia fifth district seated anti Taft delegation while other Virginia contests favored Taft. Allies issue statement showing unity against Taft nomination on first ballot. Taft to rout in Washington all next week.
Fire at the Nelson Morris & Co packing plant in Kansas City Kansas began before daylight and by 9 am had advanced with dynamite used to fight the flames. Two laborers were killed and another possibly fatally hurt. Surrounded by water in the flood district the fire was controlled by 10:30 am with losses about 250000, with the cold storage building and meat house destroyed.
In Harrisburg on June 12 the jury in the capitol conspiracy case was instructed to acquit former State Treasurer Snyder, former Auditor General Mathues, and former Superintendent of Grounds Shumaker as the evidence did not prove conspiracy.
Federal Judge Landis granted more time to Harold Billik, sentenced for the murder of Mary Vraal, postponing his scheduled execution. An appeal from the judge's previous habeas corpus denial was noted, keeping the case in limbo.
New York June 12 Directors of the American Newspaper Publishers association approved a resolution authorizing the president to engage John Norris for two years to promote the association goals in the matter of news print paper.
Albany June 12 Gov Hughes issues a letter to state sheriffs urging strict enforcement of anti race track gambling laws. New York June 12 The Gravesend track betting ring ordered closed by the Jockey Club.
Vienna marks Emperor Francis Joseph's jubilee with a grand sea pageant described as picturesque and popular. The long festival display drew wide public participation and framed the celebrations in a festive, historic tone.
State Engineer Johnson examines a county plan to build its own bridges to save costs. Local officials cite Harlem township success with smaller bridges built via a hardware supplier and direct factory purchases for beams and iron. A July meeting of highway commissioners and supervisors in Freeport will discuss details, with Johnson invited to speak.
A large party at the Milner home on Monterey street marked George Milner’s eighty years. Born June 12 1828 in Yorkshire England he moved to the United States in 1848, settled in Rockford in 1854 and later founded the Milner Brewery with his brother. He served in city government and married Mary E Lander in 1860. Attending relatives included Fred Milner of Chicago and John Milner of Rockford. John Milner of Portland was absent.
The smoker at the Freeport Masonic temple last evening was well attended and a unanimous vote was cast to make these smokers a regular feature. Euchre prizes went to William H. Irvin L. Beckmire and J. C. Scott while light refreshments were served.
Miss Ruth KE Stultz daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Stultz entertained twenty little friends yesterday from 3 to 65 30 o clock for her sixth birthday. She received many beautiful presents. Mrs Stultz served a sumptuous lunch and all returned home wishing Ruth many happy birthdays.
Mr and Mrs John E Knecht of Freeport announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter Miss Hilda to Geo E Vermilyer at 7 o clock p m Thursday June 25 at 139 South street Batavia Illinois The couple will reside after the ceremony
Prohibitionists of Illinois Thirteenth District met at Dixon on June 12 and selected two candidates for each ballot position for August. Names include J. A. Aherns of Sterling and Rev. F. W. Emerson of Freeport for congressman. T. D. Wilcoxon of Freeport and John Hall of Mt. Carroll for state board of equalization. J. M. Connett of Erie and J. E. Countryman of Rochelle for state central committee. R. C. Adams of Erie for presidential elector. The group endorsed the Springfield Prohibition platform with delegates from all counties except one.
The Cunard turbiner Lusitania arrived off Sandy Hook and broke the Atlantic long-course record by seven minutes, achieving a notable maritime speed milestone.
Rockford reports five cities bid for the Illinois division encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with Freeport leading. Local officials, rail access, ample accommodations, and welcoming homes are cited as reasons Freeport may land the gathering. The council of administration plans to decide in Chicago this evening with Peoria and Bloomington as rivals.
Voters will not see printed names on ballots next Tuesday for establishing a park district. They must write in five men to serve as park commissioners. A meeting will review a list of homes of willing candidates, from which voters choose five names to write on ballots. The city attorney's guidance shaped this approach due to the legislature's complex provisions.
New York, June 12. Congressman Charles Tappan Dunwell of the third district died today from Bright's disease.
W E Mackay formerly of Stockton now resident in Minnesota has arrived in Freeport to manage his recently purchased Rice building. He will move his family here and reside permanently, with immediate improvements planned and elevator service to operate day and night.
Frank A. Baker attended his brother Walter Baker's marriage to Leona M. Stiles at Belgit on Wednesday and served as best man. About one hundred guests attended the ceremony.
Otto Altemeier caught a large catfish yesterday afternoon near Catfish Point on the Pecatonica river weighing not less than twenty pounds.
The Associated Press dispatch from New York reports June 12 that Dun’s review shows no reversal to the broad improvement in business activity. The release notes continuing gains in volume across sectors and signals a positive tone for the near term.
W A Wrenn of Willington Kansas transfers lot 1 block 42 housing the Rice building to Wallace E Mackay of Hayward Minnesota for 65000 dollars with an encumbrance of 15000 dollars recorded this afternoon.
We thank all who assisted us during our bereavement especially the Forester drill team and Cherry Camp of Woodmen for the floral offerings. Mrs. Willard Richards and son.
Harry Angle arrived from the University of Wisconsin where he is pursuing a classical course. He plans to return to Madison in about a week to attend summer echo.
John S. Harpster offers savings to close out spring and summer stock. Each suite priced at 30 dollars, with items at 38 and 40 dollars. Located at 1389 Stephen Gon Street.
Mrs. Fred Lakemacher expresses gratitude to the Anchor Society for promptly settling the insurance claim of the late Mr. Lakemacher.
The John Everts will case was taken up this afternoon before Judge Heard in the circuit court.
To reduce ny present stock I offer special discount of lu per cent on all spring and summer goods. A splendid opportunity to get a frat close suit at a low price. JOHN S. HARPSTER, The Uorkd Date Tailor, 139 Stephenson St. 6-6dlw
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