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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1907

Page

6

State Nearing End of Prosecution in Steunenberg Case

Boise Idaho June 21 unless delays arise the state will close its case against William D Haywood for the murder of Frank Steunenberg with final evidence to be secured. Clarence Darrow for the defense indicates an acquittal request and to move the judge to take the case from the jury.

Boise Ida William D.haywood Frank Steunceberg Senator Borah Clarence Dirrow Moon Wraywood Darrow

Pettibone Case Ties To San Francisco Postal Records

The prosecution links George Pettibone to Denver and Barry Orchard in the Bradley crime saga and plans to use handwriting experts to tie Pettibone to a San Francisco remittance trail. Records show September and October 1904 transfers from the Pacific Postal Telegraph via Stont Street Denver to FE Green in San Francisco, with witnesses W O McCartney and others identifying the documents.

W. O. McCartney Denver Postal Telegraph Cheyenne Sana Pinnessco J. Wolff P. Bone IE. Green Sant Francisco Pettibone Mutual Fire Insurance Company Barry Orchard

Haywood on Steunenberg Trial Details and Defense Moves

The state’s Silver City testimony labeled Steunenberg a tyrant while witnesses like James Kirwan and Marion Moore tied 1905 federation roles to accusations against him. Borah read miners articles to jurors as evidence of animus, defense objected to nearly every piece, and argued evidence did not bind Haywood nor connect to Steunenberg’s murder.

Silver City ISGC Haywood Steunenberg James Kirwan Western Federation of Miners Jack Simpkins Marion Moore Senator Borah Jude Wood Miners Frank Steinenberg Borah Federation Stounenberg Animwe Goddard Cais Ert Supreme Court of Colorado Harry Orchard Colorado Habeas Corputs Charles TH. Moyer Garry Orchard

Man Holds Up Lawyer Over Settlement Voucher

Willis Hig Grove robbed his attorney at gunpoint in a private office after a $2,000 voucher for a Soo Line settlement. The attorney, Win ton F e Dy ampter, had not yet received the voucher and Grove escaped before arrest. The case was later compromised and settled on Friday afternoon.

St. Paul Soo Road Willis Hig Grove WiNton Fe. Dyampter Grove Sdy

Milwaukee official faces embezzlement charge in $30,000 shortage

Milwaukee clerk of the municipal and district courts Frank F. Woller is accused of a $30,000 shortage discovered by expert accountants. Arrested on a warrant signed by Judge Neelen, he may plead guilty. The loss dates back six years to the Chicago Board of Trade.

Milwaukee Frank F. Woller Woller Neelen McGovern Chicago Board of Trade

Cabrera Reported Dying Amid Guatemalan Crisis

In City of Mexico on June 21 Jose D. Gomes acting for President Zelaya of Nicaragua reported that Guatemala’s President Cabrera is dying from a blood poisoning after a tooth extraction. Cabrera has not left the executive mansion for eight days and those at his bedside fear for his life.

City Mexico Estrada Cabrera Guatemala Jose D. Gomes Zelaya Nicaragua Gamez Cabrera

Colt Withdraws From U S Senate Race In Rhode Island

In Providence on June 21 Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt of Bristol notified the Republican state central committee that he has withdrawn unconditionally from the United States Senate race. The Rhode Island legislature adjourned without a vote, leaving the contest in deadlock.

Colt Providence B. T Samuel Pomeroy Colt Bristol United States Senate Republican State Central Committee

Rockefeller Chauffeur Fined for Speeding in New York

Rockefeller's automobile was stopped by a constable in New York. The chauffeur was fined 25 dollars for exceeding the speed limit while driving John D Rockefeller to his country home.

Rockefeller New York John Dpd

Marquette Club Initiates Chicago Industrial Move

The Marquette club of Chicago starts a program to bring employer and employee closer together modeled after the Industrial Association of St. Louis.

Chicago Te Marquette Club Industrial Association of

Outsider Wins Suture Han Handicap at Sheepshead Bay

New York June 21 Nealon a western horse owned by Dar nell ridden by Jockey W Dugan and listed at 20 to 1 won the great Suture han handicap at Sheepshead Bay securing $20000 in prize money.

New York Nealon Darnell W. Dugan Sheepshead Bay

Wiley sails for France from New York

Dr Tiarvey Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry Department of Agriculture sails from New York for France.

Wiley France Washington Tiarvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture New York

Baseball scores pour in from cities across leagues

Chicago news bulletin lists June 24 results with multiple games in the League American Association and Western divisions. Notable lines include Pittsburg 2 Philadelphia 4, St Louis 3 Brooklyn twelve innings, New York 5 Cincinnati twelve innings, Chicago 4 Boston, Boston 6 Philadelphia 4, Detroit 0, New York 9 St Louis 6, Toledo 2 eleven innings, Louisville 3 twelve innings, Milwaukee 4 Minneapolis 3 in second game, Denver 3 Lincoln, Pueblo thirteen innings, Sioux City 5 Des Moines 4.

Chicago Pittsburg Philadelpha St. Louis Brooklyn St.Louis Association Toledo Tiglitnapols Louisville Coalianhts Darkness Milwaukee Minneapolis T. Milwaukee Minneapolis Milwarakeep Western Denver Lincoln Pueblo Omaha Sioux City Tes Moines

Prospects Bleak as Governor Vetoes State Pay Bill

State employees and dependent workers face possible work without pay as Governor Deneen vetoes items in the omnibus appropriation bill, delaying funding of about 5 million dollars for state departments. The veto disrupts timing of appropriations, with continued credit needs as July 1, 1908 approaches. Governors day at Camp Lincoln highlights state leadership. The Supreme Court reverses a McLean County will ruling involving Crumbaugh. The Secretary of State licenses Chicago and Wisconsin Traction Company to build from Chicago toward the state line, naming initial directors.

Sprinefield Faient Dpeneen Dpeneen He Vetoed A Number of Items and Returned the Bill To Secreary Paddock Senate General Assembly Secretary of State Departments Springfield Camp Lincoln Ramip Garrity Stuart Toops Deneen Bias Chicago and Wisconsin Traction Company Chicago Cook and Lake Ilinois Wisconsin T. R. Yaryan Lewis J. Starr Walter F. Wantke Philip R. Lynch George W. Miller

Do You Think For Yourself Endorses Dr Pierce Medicine

An advertising appeal promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments. It claims a lack of alcohol narcotics or habit forming drugs and asserts endorsements by leading medical authorities. A booklet of ingredients and professional endorsements is offered for free upon request to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.

Pieres Dr. Pierce KV. Pierce Buffalo, N.Y Aver

Sequel to That Kiss Grounds Courtyard Altercation

Seventeen year old Stella McClain who prosecuted druggist I A Seck for kissing her was involved in a street fracas after court. Seck faced Porter the girl’s employer and brandished a black snake whip, striking six times before losing balance. Dr Porter and the girl then restrained Seck and beat him. Both men were arrested but soon released. Countryman family reunion in northern Illinois drew nearly 700 members with early settlers from Herkimer county. The gathering highlighted abstention and low tobacco use among attendees.

Alton, UL Stella McClain I. A. Seck Justice Winder Seck Tr Addison ¢S Porter Glrs Porter Leck Rockford Herkimer County N.Y

Tate's Testimony Valueless Before Grand Jury

Eddie Tate testified before the grand jury about the library raid and stolen documents but his statements were deemed insufficient for further action. Newton Dougherty was a possible witness, yet Tate's tale failed to warrant it. Tate was returned to Joliet. Dr Id Eules began a twenty day fast to test a theory of death benefits but will eat when hungry.

Tate Teoria Eddie Tate Joliet Penitentiary Newton CC. Dougherty Joliet Jelleville Id. Eules

Child’s Ailment Pleasantly Treated at Jung Kunz Drugstore

A sentimental notice notes a mother soothing her sick child and mentions the remedy sold by William S. Jung Kunz, a druggist at 5 Stephenson Street, with the brand promising relief and a return to brightness.

Wm. S. Jung- Kunz Stephenson St

English Versus French Roads On Speed And Safety

Travel Magazine contrasts English roads with French ones noting England’s speed limits are strict and windswept hedges reduce sightlines. It claims twenty five mph is a good pace in England while French roads offer more open paths after crossing the channel.

Pngland England France Travel Magazine

Tampering With the Truth in a Classroom Tale

A schoolteacher explains conceit by asking students how they would react to self praise. The class responds with a witty remark, highlighting a humorous take on vanity.

Not a Mourning Suit

Brown explains he met White en route downtown to recover his son's body but clarifies the son was not drowned. Brown notes the father needed a new suit of clothes and hints at a larger moral point about real goodness versus pew rent receipts.

Brown White Green

Freeport Woman Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills

A Freeport Ill resident Miss Mabel A Miller 86 Mechanic Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney pain blood-tinged passages and recurring attacks after doctors offered little relief She bought a box at Emmett's drug store and within days felt better lasting months Feaster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents remind readers to remember the name Doan's and take no others.

Freeport Bright Mabel A. Miller Mechanic Street Freeport, Ill Dean Emmett Feaster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States Thei Doan

Publication Notice in Stephenson County Court

The estate of Henry Rohrbach in Rock City is being probed in a Stephenson County court petition to sell Lots 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 in Block 8 in Rock City to pay debts. Defendants named include Sophia Rohrbach William Rohrbach and others. summons returnable at the July 1907 term on July 1 at Freeport court house.

Stephenson County Ilinois Robert J. Long Henry Rohrbach Sophia Rotr-bach William Sohrbach Robert Rohrbach George Rohrbach Ida Mayer Jive Raymond Nora Horstman Annie Spaulding Kya Deavis Jennie Cuppert Lias Jennie Poly Abelers Robert J. Len Heurs K Hohrbach Rock City State of Illinois Cnurt Freeport F. C. Held

Unclear OCR hostile fragment with names and events

Fragmentary text references trials and figures including Carnegie Wharton and a German emperor with mentions of investigation and control, but the garbled content obscures clear events or outcomes.

Young Man Travels Far to Aid Poorest Kin in Mini County

A young man from Texas journeyed to the town in search of kin and to assist Watts and Minekucythi family members. He planned to pursue a young Texas woman, but only after the charges were cleared.

Watts Poexas

Tragic family shooting ends in self harm at Withington home

A man shot his daughter Rose and wounded his son John then killed his wife and turned the revolver on himself. The three children are hospitalized with injuries deemed non recoverable by doctors.

Withington Rose John Goamontis

New Principal Named at Beloit College in Wisconsin

Beloit College in Beloit Wisconsin appoints Ren R Denne of Ashduds Wisconsin as principal. Professor A W Barr who led the college for twenty four years resigns to join the faculty.

Beloit College Beloit Wis Ren . P. Denne Ashduds Wis A. W. Barr

Prince Ferdinand Betrothal Reported in Budapest

From Budapest is reported that Prince Ferdinand of Bualearin, during a Roumanian court visit, became engaged to Princess Beatrice of Saxe Coburg sister of the Roumanian crown princess.

Vienna Budapest Ferdinand of Bualearin Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg

Secretary Noot Leaves Washington for Summer Home

Secretary Noot departed Washington for his summer residence near Utica New York to be absent until next fall.

Washington Noot Utica N.Y

Rioters Try to Burn Prefecture in Perpignan

June 21 in Perpignan France a desperate crowd tried to set the prefecture on fire causing alarms as authorities intervened amid unrest and threats of further violence.

Perpignan France Lhe

Chicago Markets Report On Grain And Live Stock Quotes

Chicago notes on Wheat Corn and Oats prices with July and Sept futures, cash wheat and spring wheat samples, and live stock receipts and quotations for hogs cattle and sheep. Additional price ranges for poultry hay and dairy items and regional market notes from East Buffalo and Wisconsin markets.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Spey & 1A York UTI Teaa Abiarntyer Bayer Agmwr Witnets Duciauwa Wisconsin SysuarWs East Buffalo

Kodel offers fast relief for indigestion say ad

An advertisement claims no case of indigestion is too obstinate for Kodel and promotes the product as containing stomach juices. It credits Win F Jungkunz druggist on Stephenson Street with selling the preparation.

Win. F. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Piano tuner J Burdett advertises services

J Burdett piano tuner offers tuning and repairs and notes availability at Brown and Dollmeyer’s shop or via phone 390 for inquiries and service bookings.

J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer

Local Teacher Harriet M. Burbans Cited in Obscure Notes

An unclear notice mentions Harriet M. Burbans connected to a studio and classroom designations, with fragmented details indicating a teaching or instructional context and a stray reference to pignuo. Further readable fragments point to Studio 3D and room 3C.

Harriet M. Burbans Pignuo

Beer for Breakfast in Tudor England Reveals Family Feasts

Cortt hill Magazine traces a sixteenth century Northumberland manuscript detailing Lord Percy's breakfast orders for himself, Lady, and children. The menu lists bread, beer, wine, salt fish, sprats, herring, beef or mutton, and butter, varying by status and season.

John Prowkins House of Northumberland Percy Jord Lady Margaret Lageram Perey Lord Percy Thomas Percy

The Easy Eye Test for Jewelers

A New York Globe observation notes that experienced jewelers can view magnified objects with both eyes while novices instinctively close one eye. It argues that mastery comes from learning all trade details and practice rather than assuming ease.

New York Globe

Making a Distinction in Political Discourse

A Washington Star exchange features an adviser and Senator Sorghum debating a candidate’s politics and epigrams. The adviser questions opinions, while Sorghum dismissively replies that he does not care about the opinions and inquires about the epigrams.

Sorghum Washington Star

Unhealthy Man Seeks Rest With Open Window Warning

A note attributed to Fliecende Blatter reports a man ignoring doctors and sleeping with windows open. He awoke to discover his gold watch missing from the bureau the next morning.

Painful Face Dialogue Between Patient and Doctor

A patient asks how to relieve facial pain while the doctor concedes there is no method to improve appearance. The exchange highlights a blunt medical stance on cosmetic change and patient concern.

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