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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
5
The Haywood case opened with a morning of arguments over whether editorial utterances in the Miners magazine may be admitted as evidence about Steunenberg and related labor troubles. The trial was renamed at 9 30 this morning, with all proceedings focused on admissibility.
Ira B. Smith of the Smith Thorndike Brown wholesale grocery firm, now in involuntary bankruptcy, was arrested in Milwaukee on a charge of obtaining money through false representations of the firm’s finances.
Details from Kiev describe a mutiny by sapper units quelled after a bloody midnight engagement on June 17 with loyal troops. About seventy men were killed or wounded in the fighting.
The Commercial Telegraphers' union general executive board approved a strike against Western Union and Postal companies. The first move is expected within the next week or ten days.
San Francisco Mayor Schmitz will apply to the state court of appeals this afternoon for release on bail. The application is expected to include several sensational statements.
The Associated Press forecast from Chicago on June 19 calls for possible showers this afternoon or night followed by cooler conditions. Thursday is expected to be fair with sunrise at 4 23 a m and sunset at 7 40 p m.
Louisville, June 19. C. C. Vogt, resident manager of the American Tobacco Company, shot himself this morning. Ill health was given as the cause of death in his self inflicted act.
Ex United States Senator Lucien Baker is dying at his Leavenworth Kansas home on June 19. The ailing former lawmaker, early in life a federal judge and later a senator, has been under care as his condition worsens.
Closing board of trade quotations show Sept wheat and corn steady amid minor shifts in grain futures. Union Stock Yards results reveal cattle steady to 10 lower with 20 000 head traded, hogs strong to 6 higher with 23 000 head, and sheep trading strong to higher on about 11 000 head.
Will Marry Tomorrow Miss Mary Gray and Ellsworth Leggett at the parsonage of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. H. L. Moore. Mr and Mrs Lepcett will establish their home in Freeport.
Alumni notice states costumes have arrived and admission is 25e. Students and guests are invited to the senior class play tonight from 6 to 9 o clock.
Freeport Artificial Ice Co. delivers pure ice made from distilled water by phone numbers 62 or 214 713d. Madam Brunswick will remain another week at No 30 Chicago St at friends request.
Mrs Minerva E Tenney of Freeport elected grand sergeant at arms of the grand tribunal of Illinois during the Rockford biennial gathering. The event hosted 800 delegates with 182 initiates, including 33 from Freeport, and featured a banquet, elaborate decorations, and a merit program headed by Rexdale of Rock Island.
The piece notes his role as editor of the Fraternal Tribune published in Rock Island and identifies his influence as a power within the Fraternal orders.
H D Walbridge and associates owning Springfield and Peoria gas plants visited the local facility seeking to buy it from Morse and associates. Morse refused an option saying he bought to operate, not speculate, but hinted a price could open a sale. Albridge representatives inspected the plant and mains, then pursued a purchase, aiming to expand their gas investments.
The class play Fandon the Cricket at the High school was canceled last night due to costumes from Chicago failing to arrive. Other entertainments were shown and guests were invited again for Friday night. The Journal will cover tonight's exercises and tomorrow's commencement at the Grand Opera House.
Horace Tarbox announced immediate construction on the Tarbox estate vacant lot on Chicago street north of the Bijou. The 57 by 124 foot site will have a pressed brick front with sidewalls formed by the Bijou and the adjacent brick store. First floor stores are to be rented, while the second floor will house a large hall and a flat. The building will feature tile floors and steel ceilings for a modern up-to-date design.
Walter Smith was arrested by Officer John Fowler on a mayhem complaint from Clyde Walker over a $1.60 debt. An argument escalated yesterday afternoon and Walker was bitten in the arm. doctors fear blood poisoning. Smith appeared in Justice Vincent's court, case continued to Thursday, held on $100 bond.
Miss Katherine Redlinger, after eighteen years with the D. Cc. Stover family, receives a $3 000 gift from Mr. Stover, presented by Mrs. Stover before her death. Mrs. Stover had wished Redlinger to get $1 000 upon her passing as substantial recognition of devoted service.
Costumes arrived and the senior class play is set for tonight. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds likely going to class funds. Small notice also notes underwear sale for 50 cents at E. and W. store on 6 Lodlw.
Household goods including chairs tables sofas stove lawn mower garden tools and more to be sold without reserve at the residence of A W Ford 58 Stephenson street on Saturday June 22 starting at 1 30 PM Auctioneer A H Mitley O Lad th
Freeport faces a possible loss of the Shoemaker Automobile Company as offers from nearby cities entice relocation. The plant now employs forty two workers with a weekly payroll around $600 and plans to double output and staff within sixty days. A new finishing plant is rising on the incubator site, but expansion will soon outgrow facilities, prompting concerns about staying local.
The case ending with a fine of $10 and costs against the defendant from Pearl City stems from the scarlet fever quarrel over quarantining the Buckley home. Health officer attempts to quarantine sparked trouble, with another related trial held earlier. Court adjourned until Monday June 22.
Freeport Artificial Tee Co Will take care of all orders promi. Both phones 2 or 214. Grlidly.
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