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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
1
The report from Chicago on June 23 forecasts showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight across Illinois and Iowa, followed by cooler but generally fair conditions Wednesday. It notes cooler tonight and cooler in the east, with steadier fair weather in central areas.
Cleveland June 23 James S Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate was seized by a severe chill and diagnosed with gall stones. He was moved to a hospital and a possible operation considered. By noon he was said to be resting quietly and a decision on surgery to come after evening physician consultation.
AP dispatch from Berlin reports Shah of Persia forces stormed Teheran parliament buildings. City bombarded with artillery. Teheran’s square allegedly piled with corpses.
By noon today there were ten deaths and numerous prostrations from heat in Chicago. Street thermometers registered 90 degrees or more. Among the deceased was Edwin Palmer, a nephew of the late Potter Palmer.
The World's Centennial Temperance congress ended in Saratoga with the reading of a paper by Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens, who could not attend in person. The closing session marked the conclusion of the gathering held on June 23.
At the International Sunday School convention in Louisville on June 24, Rev. J. A. McKamy and C. R. Blackall were among the speakers at today’s session.
W B Leeds died suddenly in Paris this morning. Mrs Leeds was with him. He had been ill for several years, and his death marks a final chapter in a long illness.
Atlanta Ga June 23 The state Democratic convention elected uninstructed delegates to Denver. The vote reflected a neutral slate with no binding commitment to any presidential candidate. Delegates aim to represent statewide party interests at the national convention.
The annual Eastern Star picnic will be held Friday afternoon and evening at Highland Park for members and families. If it rains, the event moves to William Koenig’s home on Stephenson Street. Several candidates were received at Monday night’s meeting.
Sells Farms to Sons J Buttel a prominent farmer near German Valley has sold two farms of 160 acres each to his two sons for 100 dollars per acre. Mr Buttel will retire from farming.
Miss Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid American ambassador to England wed Hon John Hubert Ward at the Chapel Royal Windsor Palace The gown of white satin trimmed with old rose point lace came from the bride’s grandmother The ceremony was attended by royal and diplomatic guests and featured numerous gift silver and jewelry items from notable families including the Duke of Dudley the Dowager Lady Dudley and Mr J P Morgan The Prince and Princess of Wales sent a silver set as a wedding present.
The Freeport built Stover motor car is attracting interest from New Orleans buyers who already own two units. A ride to Silverton, Colorado impressed the Denver & Rio Grande rail line’s mechanical superintendent, prompting price and specification inquiries. The U S government has a Panama canal commission requisition for a car, with prices and specs sought by the factory.
The board of education met at the public library rooms and reviewed coal and fire escape bids. Adam Steel and Wire Co presented fire escape specs. building committee to consider and close contract. A $16.50 tax rebate was approved for Lucy A. Vought due to assessment error. Coal contract awarded to Thomas Grant at $8.60 per ton for 725 tons.
A severe electrical storm disrupted street car service due to a burned out armature on the new railroad generator at the power house. Lightning struck between 7 and 9 o clock and service was restored shortly before noon. Rain overnight raised the Pecatonica river to near record levels. Extreme heat persisted with intermittent breezes in the afternoon.
Stockholders of the German Building and Loan association, a then Freeport corporation pursuing a charter, elected directors Monday evening and adopted a constitution. Officers will be chosen when the charter arrives from the secretary of state. Noted Freeport men named as directors include T. K. Best, I. A. Secker, M. Hettinger, L. R. Jungkunz, Douglas Pattison, C. Fred Kuehner, C. Licewinski, W. B. Erferc, J. A. Weishar, Dr. L. G. Voigt and F. A. Steffen.
Rev. W. H. Beynon departed this morning for Mt. Carroll to take part in the annual Dixon Baptist association convention, which runs through Thursday evening. Several members of the Freeport First Baptist church will accompany him to Mt. Carroll tomorrow.
Earl Lego of Lanark visited friends in the city yesterday and will sail for Colon Panama on Monday to accept service with the Panama Canal commission.
Italian suspect Salvatore Campagna remains under $10,000 bond while authorities pursue the Carronza murder case. Witness contradictions mount as Campagna, who denies being near the crime scene, clashed with investigators during a lengthy inquiry at Wallace yards. An engineer’s intervening blow halted a deadly fight between Felice Carronza and Campagna at the old Wright street brick office, a weapon later recovered by Carronza’s father.
Held to Grand Jury for Illinois Central freight car beer robbery. Archie Timms waived examination before Magistrate Bentley and was bound over in $1000 bond, furnished by his father, with alibi plans for later proof.
A skylight in the Wilcoxon building Boston store shattered during an evening storm and rain damaged many Wraps and garments on nearby racks beneath the skylight, according to witnesses.
The morning Illinois Central passenger train from St Paul No 402 did not arrive until nearly 2 pm due to a heavy storm on the Albert Lea branch washing out several small bridges.
At the Third quarterly meeting of the First Methodist church last night the church board voted unanimously to call for the return of Rev. C. W. McCeaskill. The action reflects strong support for reinstatement of the pastor after recent events.
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