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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
1
The Fifty-ninth series of stock in the Freeport Building and Loan Association is now open for subscription. The Twelfth series has matured and been paid off with gratifying results to stockholders. All funds loaned on first mortgage on real estate with no chance of loss. C. F. Hildreth, Sec'y.
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery at 4 cents per week, offering convenient access to local news for residents across all neighborhoods. The offer emphasizes affordability and broad service coverage.
The Associated Press reports Chicago will see showers and thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight with cooler temperatures tonight. Sunday is expected to be fair and cooler across the area.
Governor Wilson pardons Caleb Powers and Jim Howard for complicity in the Goebel assassination. Powers, tried four times with a final disagreement, is released from Georgetown jail while Howard leaves the state penitentiary. The actions occur in Frankfort Kentucky on June 13.
At Fortress Monroe June 3 the Whitehead torpedo with 220 pounds guncotton was fired at the monitor Florida to test watertight bulkheads under warlike conditions. The trial was satisfactory with damage described as serious but not vital and largely localized. further tests deemed unnecessary.
The Associated Press reports Topeka flood conditions worsening with North Topeka under water and residents evacuated by boats as heavy rain continues. In Kansas City, the Kaw River rises again prompting fears of a serious flood tomorrow.
Delegations from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio arrive in Chicago for the National Republican convention, escorted by bands and banners. Cannon headquarters opens with a brass band and Chicago Glee Club as delegates receive speeches praising “Uncle Joe” and goodwill.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr King’s New Life Pills have done more good than anything else. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
The June 13 1908 Anzeiger accuses City Clerk of misreporting finances claiming special improvement funds and sinking funds were misused to cover running expenses. It argues the treasury shows a deficit of about 27000 and urges council and mayor to restore funds, adopt a business like approach, and avoid a financial crash.
The Stephenson County Sunday school association ended its annual convention thanking Trinity and First Presbyterian churches for use of facilities, the city press for reports, DeVore Piano Co. for the piano, and all helpers. Retiring treasurer Wm Smallwood was praised for long service. Department reports were reviewed, with talks on conducting reviews and training teachers. The next year's convention site will be chosen by the executive committee.
Dr M M Baumgartner returned from Toledo Iowa where he attended the Leander Clark college commencement earning a Master of Science for his thesis Serum Therapy and Immunity He has served four years on the Alumni association board which has cleared a $100000 debt and built a $150000 endowment The group aims to raise $50000 more this year Miss Stella Eells of Freeport daughter of James A Eells county farm supervisor serves as elocution superintendent at the college
William Martell a Sterling soliciting agent filed for voluntary bankruptcy through his attorney his liabilities total 4065 and assets 400. Fred G Smith a Rockford grocer filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the clerk of the United States court his liabilities amount to 550.98 and assets 1791.03.
Mrs Daniel Cooper fatally shot her husband and five of their six children and herself in their Cadillac home last night. The sixth child died later from wounds. Neighbors reported the woman had spells of dementia.
Harrisburg jury acquits five men charged with conspiracy in furnishing the new capitol on June 13. The trial centered on alleged roles in supplying materials for construction and related influence.
Delinquent property parcels were offered at a delinquent special assessment tax sale this morning presided by County Treasurer Cooper. The sale was continued to Monday for further bids and action.
John S. Harpster offers spring and summer stock closeout on sacks and suits at 30 dollars. Firm name is The Up-to-Date Tailor located at 139 para son Street.
Park district creation requires 100 legal voters to petition the county judge who must order an election in the district. Five commissioners are to be elected, with ballots listing For Park District or Against Park District and names for Park Commissioners. If approved, the district becomes a corporate body with power to acquire property, sue, be sued, and issue debt under state law.
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