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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1907

Page

5

Impeachment Test of Witness in Hay Trial Resumed

In Boise on June 18 the Hay trial resumed with Harry Orchard recalled for impeachment. Defense questions sought to show Orchard threatened Steunenberg to avenge mine losses. Orchard denied threats. The State introduced letters by Orchard and Haywood to show a conspiracy to mislead Mrs. Orchard about Orchard’s 1905 location.

Boise Hay Harry Orchard Richardson Orchard Steunenberg Hercules Haywood Cripple Creek

Body of Midshipman Recovered From Minnesota Launch

The body of Midshipman Walter Carl Ulrich of Milwaukee was found, becoming the fifth recovery from the ill fated launch of the battleship Minnesota. Earlier, Seaman Burley Loy All VanDorne's body was recovered in Hampton Roads.

Minnesota Associated Press Norfolk Walter Carl Ulrich Milwaukee Burley Loyall VanDorne Hampton Roads

Wrecked by Open Switch on Fast Train In Columbus

Big Four passenger train No 19 collided with an open switch in northern Columbus. Fireman Joe Mahaffey and four passengers were seriously injured. Local crews responded quickly to the crash on the New York Central line this morning.

Big Four Associated Press Columbus New York Central Joe Mahaffey

Earl of Munster Denies Engagement Report

London June 18 The Earl of Munster calls as absolutely untrue the report he is engaged to Mrs Potter Palmer. The denial comes via the Associated Press from London.

Potter Palmer Associated Press London Earl of Munster

Five drown in Lake Monohan tragedy near Seattle

Five members of the Myer family two girls a boy mother and aunt drowned at Lake Samma mish near Seattle yesterday according to local reports from Seattle June 18.

Myer Seattle Wash The Associated Press Monohan Lake Sammamish

Clouds Gather as Scattered Showers Likely in Illinois

Chicago June 18 Increasing cloudiness with probable local showers late tonight or Wednesday. Cooler Wednesday and in the extreme north tonight. Sun rose at 4 23 a m and sets at 7 39 p m.

Associated Press Chicago Illinois

Five Die in Sinnemahoning Powder Plant Blast

Five men were killed when an explosion rocked the gelatine department of the Sinnemahoning Powder company in Sinnemahoning Pennsylvania. Only fragments of the victims were recovered.

Associated Press Williamsport Sinnemahoning Powder Company Sinnemahoning

Three Deaths From Heat In Chicago

Chicago reports three deaths and many prostrations due to excessive heat by 10 o clock today. Mercury stands at 87 degrees.

Associated Press Chicago Mercury

Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Pittsburg City

Typhoid fever is again epidemic in Pittsburg with forty-one new cases reported in the last twenty four hours. health authorities monitor spread as city fights outbreak.

Associated Press Pittsburg

Elgin Butter Market Prices and Output Report

Elgin Illinois on June 17 reports butter sold in Elgin at 28 cents and New York at 23 cents. Elgin district sales totaled 933000 pounds for the period.

Elgin Ill New York Elgin District

Court Decree in Quiet Title Case and Attorney Fees Dispute

In Circuit Court J Rayner versus A Ditzworth a decree was entered in a bill to quiet title. In Mary S Scott versus C E Denton the solicitor for the plaintiff was allowed 100 dollars. He offered 30 dollars, refused, and the court must decide the fees to be paid.

J. Rayner A. Ditzworth Mary S. Scott C. E. Denton

Madam Brunswick to Stay Another Week at No 30 Chicago St

At the request of friends, Madam Brunswick will remain another week at No 30 Chicago Street. The notice notes a extended stay due to supportive arrangements.

Friends Madam Brunswick Chicago St

City Appropriation Tops $89 generations City Sets Quarry Purchase Interest

The Freeport council approves a 89 776 10 appropriation for 1907 up from 88367 95 and adds funds for streets, police and fire. Mayor Dittmar seeks to buy the Thomas Rockey stone quarry to ensure rock supply for street paving and asks aldermen to review an offer and appraise options.

Freeport Lonergan Alderman Bauscher Committee On Finance Jackson St Tees Brokhausen Harden Dittmar Thomas Rockey Mr. Dittmar Mr. Rockey Graham Rockey Alderman Younglove Gibler Younglove Committee On Stone Quarry

Market Report Highlights June 18 Closing Quotes

Chicago commodities show Sept wheat at 1. Sept corn 55. Sept oats 383. Sept pork 16.07. Sept ribs 5.57. Sept lard 58.75. Union stockyards: Cattle 3,000 steady to strong. Beeves 4.70 to 7.00. Hogs 13,000 up. Light 6.65 to 6.12. Mixed butchers 4.60 to 6.27. Sheep 5,000 firm 4.07 to 6.25.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Union Stock Yards

Kryder Family Reunion at Jacob Kryder Farm Dakota

The Kryder family's reunion will be held at the Jacob Kryder farm near Dakota. A program featuring music and exercises will be conducted during the event.

Kryder Jacob Kryder Dakota

Household Goods Auction at 58 Stephenson Street

Household goods including chamber sets tables chairs car pets sofas kitchen stove lawn mower and garden tools to be sold without reserve at the residence of A W Ford 58 Stephenson street on Saturday June 22 at 1 30 PM Auctioneer A H Miller.

A. W. Ford Stephenson Street A. H. Miller

Students Feast and Jest at Senior Banquet

The Junior class hosted a banquet for graduating seniors in the school gym with about 140 attending. Toasts, music by Jerome Gibler, Edwin Rotzler and Oscar Wagner, and witty remarks from Helen Leitzell sparked much laughter as seniors and juniors traded stories of class life. Tonight the class play Fanchon the Cricket and mantle speeches will be presented with Genevieve Moore and others performing.

Jerome Gibler Edwin Rotzler Oscar Wagner Vilas Heckman Fk. AH. S C. M. Sullivan William Ellis Clara M. Ryan Helen Leitzell Fred Byerly Eunice Simith Polaris Lina Steenrod Eunice Smith Clara Ryan Fanchon Genevieve Moore Oscar Ennenga Quincy Jones Madelon Louetta Hinderks Mariette Lois Brown Suzette Bernice Toombs Laura Cowley Helen Burkard Sara Ewing Alma Faerber Harold Fierbert Earl Amdires Howard Patton

Local Man Recovers After Cheek Growth Operation

Friends learn F. E. Schaefer is recovering well after surgery at Mercy hospital Chicago. Doctor Murphy operated last Saturday for a cheek growth. He plans to return to Freeport soon as Mrs. Schaefer leaves for Chicago today.

F. E. Schaefer Mercy Hospital Chicago Murphy Freeport Schaefer

Freeport Artificial Ive Co Promises Prompt Service

Freeport artificial companies offer fast handling of all orders and provide two contact phones 62 and 214 for customer inquiries. The brief ad emphasizes prompt processing and accessible lines for shoppers.

Freeport Artificial Ice Co Freeport Artificial Ive Co

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