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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
1
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available for ten cents per week. It outlines affordable service for readers across the urban area and invites subscriptions and inquiries.
Partly cloudy with probable showers tonight or Thursday across Illinois and Wisconsin. Iowa expects similar showers and a slowly rising temperature into Thursday.
Pietro Gaicona, a wealthy New Orleans wine merchant, shot and killed three Italians who were attempting to coerce his son over a disputed debt early today. Police said the confrontation occurred when the men demanded payment and attacked the family.
New York directors of Lake Western and the Big Four railroads today announced the omission of the semiannual dividends on their preferred and common stock respectively.
Closing board of trade quotations show July wheat at 87 1/ if 67 cents and July corn at 67 1/54. July oats 44 1/24. Pork 14.30. Lard 8 8.80. Ribs 7.90. Union stock yards cattle 23 000 weak to 10 lower. beeves 4.90 to 8.15. stockers and feeders 2.65 to 5.50. cows and heifers 2.50 to 6.50. Hogs 35 000 generally 6 lower. light 5.26 to 5.70. mixed 5.30 to 5.77. heavy 5.45 to 5.75. bulk sales 5.60 to 5.70. sheep 20 000 10 lower 3.25 to 5.50. Quotations today from F J Miner & Co. at Rice Building.
The remains of Frank W. Westcott were taken to Amboy this morning for interment. A number of older railroad employees accompanied the funeral procession, including John Secker George Bastick Frank Henry and Charles Calkins. The Illinois Central lodge of Masons at Amboy oversaw the service.
Washington June 16 The apostolic delegate received a Rome budget naming Rev P C Rhode of Chicago as auxiliary bishop of Chicago to succeed Rt Rev Peter Muldoon recently named as a candidate for the new Rockford bishopric Til.
The annual convention in Lena draws Freeport attendees including Rev. and Mrs. P. H. R. Mullen, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lied, and Misses Sadie Fehr Delia Tice Vera Dietrich Luetta Voigt Kate Albright and Louetta Muchow.
Jimmy Rice was taken to Joliet this morning by Sheriff Milner. Stocks, implicated in the same crime and found guilty, has filed a motion for a new trial, but the motion has not yet been heard.
The Great Western announced a new stop for the 11:28 a.m. westbound train at South Freeport and the local office sold eight through tickets yesterday. Rev. E Treager and Mr and Mrs Mallory of this city were among those taking advantage for points west.
An alderman proposed repealing section 8 of Elgin’s liquor license ordinance, adopted April 23, 1907, which limited saloon numbers. If approved by the council, Elgin will have at least one more saloon.
The Republican National Convention opens with Burrows in charge and no minority report. Credentials chair Daugherty presents a plan seating all present delegates with six from New Mexico. Lodge of Massachusetts named permanent chairman amid a roaring, hours long demonstration led by Taft supporters and various clubs.
The national committee voted to follow prior decisions, with the seated delegation largely supporting Taft. A minority dissent will be issued. The rules committee defeated Burke’s proposal to cut representation at the national convention by a 24 to 17 vote.
John Knipschild found about $30 in razors missing from his barber shop. A thief, who allegedly knew razors well, was lured by a phone tip to a hidden stash following a taunting plan about a fake confession. Police quickly traced the goods to the indicated location.
D A Califf of Carthage Tl plans arrival tomorrow with a stock of goods to establish a cigar factory in Freeport and move his family here. He expects to start with five cigar makers, adding workers if business warrants.
Manager D. E. Plasch of the Willner store leads a cleanliness drive, tidying the back lot behind the Golden Eagle on Exchange street. New pressed plats flank the concrete rear walkway, turning an unsightly space into an attractive, welcoming area for pedestrians.
Douglas Pattison of Freeport, a Democrat hopeful for governor, writes that he will arrive Tuesday June 23 around noon. He plans to meet local Democrats in the Manufacturers' Hotel lobby in Moline during the afternoon and will deliver a speech in Rock Island that evening.
The teachers of the Second Presbyterian Church gathered last night at W. C. Swanzey's home on Union Street for their regular business meeting. They voted to hold the Sunday school picnic on June 26 at Glebe Park and invited all members and friends to attend.
The regular W C T U meeting will convene Thursday at noon in the Y M C A parlors. The program includes Scientific Temperance Instruction in public schools led by Mrs Mary H Hunt and The Problem in Illinois, with special music. All invited.
Misa Mamie Maher of this city wed William Witte of Houston Texas in a ceremony conducted last evening by Justice of the Peace Goddard. The couple were joined in the city with witnesses and familiar local remarks.
Sebon Sieck was granted a divorce from his wife, Mrs. E. M. Sieck, in the circuit court.
Jane M. Goddard advertises tutoring across elementary and high school branches and shorthand instruction. Located at 293 Stephenson Street. Contact details unspecified.
John Harpster of Toe Up-to-pate Tailor offers closeout deals on sack suits at 30.0 to clear spring and summer stock. Read as a local shop notice with emphasis on affordable pricing and remaining inventory.
A special election in Freeport and five townships voted 161 to 782 against creating a park district centering on Freeport. Voters cited tax burden and insufficient population to support large parks, with concerns over bond interest and maintenance costs.
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