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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
1
Weather Outlook: Showers North Illinois and Wisconsin
The Associated Press reports June 30 from Chicago that Illinois will see increasing clouds with showers this afternoon or tonight, Wednesday turning partly fair. Wisconsin will have afternoon showers, then fair and cool Wednesday with a possible light frost in the cranberry marshes Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Halton Transfer Charges Halted by Federal Court
The federal circuit court granted an interlocutory decree enjoining ICC action that cut railroad live stock transfer charges from Chicago terminals to Union Stock Yards from $2 to $1 per car. The decision was announced in St Paul Minnesota on June 30 by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Federal Circuit Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Secret Service agent who beat Czolgosz dies in Chicago
Albert Gallagher, the Secret Service man who restrained Czolgosz after the McKinley assassination, died in Chicago. His death followed injuries from a crowd beating who mistook him for the assassin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Chicago
Associated Press
Albert Gallaher
Secret Service
Czolgosz
Fish dealers plead guilty in railroad conventions case
By the Associated Press Chicago June 30 A Booth and Co fish dealers pleaded guilty to accepting conventions from railroad companies. The maximum penalty for the offense is a 20000 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
A. Booth & Co
McClellan Wins Victory in Election Recount Suit
New York June 30 Justice Lampert directs jury to find for Mayor McClellan in the recount case upholding his election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
New York
Justice
Greatest fleet mobilized for annual maneuvers in home waters
The Associated Press reports from London that today a vast fleet of 801 ships and 68,000 officers is assembled in home waters for the annual maneuvers, described as the greatest fleet ever mobilized in world history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
President of Women's Clubs Elected in St Louis
Mrs. Philip N. Moore of St. Louis was today elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, announced by the Associated Press from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eby
Associated Press
Boston
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sherman to leave hospital soon after illness
Cleveland June 30 congressman Sherman will probably leave the hospital tomorrow after a period of illness. The report notes improvement and indicates discharge is likely within the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Cleveland
Sherman
Market report from Chicago and Union stock yards
Closing board of trade quotations show July wheat at 857, July corn 704, July oats 394, July pork 1490, July lard 39.32, July ribA at 47. Chicago stock yards prices: cattle 2500 steady, beeves 8.85 to 8.0, stockers and feeders 260 to 5.10, cows and heifers 32.40 to 6.25, hogs 14000 up 5, light 6.65 to 6.8, heavy 6.00 to 6.65, sheep 15000 weak 5.10, galena ad Van Buren streets 680dts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
F.j.miner & Co
Wu, Anderson
Shah
Eunee
Early filing begins as new Illinois primary law takes effect
Candidates rush to Springfield to file petitions for legislature congress and state offices. Secretary Rose states filing begins 9 p m with mail petitions first. Many candidates expect to be top on ballot as petitions line up at the secretary of state office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Rose
State House
Congress
Legislative Voters’ League, of
Chicago
Secretary of State
Stead
General Assembly
Democratic leaders discuss Lowden opposition in Freeport
In Freeport today a Democratic congressional committee from the Thirteenth district considered fielding a candidate against Frank O. Lowden, predicting a difficult race for him. A prominent Democrat said the situation was hopeless for his party yet noted Lowden’s strong record and loyalty, expecting he may win a large opposition vote and possibly set a high statewide tally. The Democratic senatorial committee was to meet there Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congressional Committee
Thirteenth
Freeport
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
National Congress
Democratic Senatorial Committee
Central Shopmen Get Longer Hours and More Jobs
Freeport gains nine hour days six days a week plus many new hires in locomotive and car departments. After a crop of layoffs last fall, Illinois Central restocks the Freeport shops, restoring full force and lifting local business mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Dailey
Freeport
Illinois Central
Central
Chicago
Dailey
Linois Central
Burnside
Will Not Disband, Editor Journal Declares
In a local newspaper last evening an article questioned Company L of the 6th Infantry National Guard. The unit now has fifty men and is in good shape. more recruits are welcome. The piece argues against disbanding due to a captain’s resignation, noting other capable officers and that the captain has not resigned and will not soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th Infantry
National Guard
Harry B. Youn
Company I
Road-Making Expert to Address Freeport Meeting
Prof H Foster Bain of the University of Illinois arrived in Freeport at 1 pm and will speak at the city hall council chamber tonight. A recognized road making expert, he will outline ideas for country roads and for town and village streets, promising a productive session with practical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Foster Bain
Freeport
Council Chamber
Bain
University of Illinois
Council Special Meeting Tonight on City Budget and Ordinances
Mayor Dittmar calls a special city council meeting at City Hall to act on the annual appropriation ordinance and amend the plumbing inspection ordinance. Other matters are to be considered and the street car system will receive attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittmar
Mt Carroll Pioneer Evan Fisher Dies After Long Illness
Evan Fisher, aged 71, longtime Mt Carroll resident, died at his home Sunday morning after weeks of cancer pain. Born January 1 1837 in Chester County Pennsylvania, he married Margaret Patton in Danville in 1859 and leaves four children Joan Frank Lizzie Jennie, plus his widow. He served in the Pennsylvania heavy artillery during the Civil War and contributed to Mt Carroll’s growth as a respected citizen and builder of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Evan Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Mr. Carroll
Chester County
Margaret Patton
Danville
Joan
Frank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lizzie Ferrin
Cherokee
Jennie Howard
Chicago
Fisher
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
Our City
Illinois Central Adopts Vermilion Caboose Color
The Illinois Central uses a vermilion caboose color replacing the old brown. A number of newly painted cars are already in service out of Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Freeport
Bank official Edwin C Story delayed trial to September
Edwin C Story former cashier of Citizens Bank of Belleville Wisconsin charged with embezzling 28000 dollars will not be tried until September 15 due to the accuseds health condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Story
Citizens’ Bank of
Belleville
Wis
Judge Clarity Hears Rockford Beer Case Today
Judge Clarity went to Rockford this morning to hear test cases filed by local option supporters regarding the two percent beer now sold in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarity
Rockford
Union Pacific Tea Co. Announces Souvenir Cup Auction
The Union Pacific Tea Co announces a decorated china cup souvenir auction on Friday July 3. The store opens Friday evening and closes at 10 p m Saturday July 4, offering the item as a collector’s keepsake from the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific ‘Tea Co
Cleaning and Pressing Prices Rise Before July Fourth
People seeking cleaning and pressing must send goods in promptly. Starting Monday June 29, cleaning long kid gloves will cost 20c a pair, up from 10c, as announced by B. B. Dye Worus, referenced as A-27d8t.
Soldier Ralph Iekes Enjoys Army Life in Missouri Letter
Ralph Iekes, recently joining the United States army, writes to his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ickes that he is enjoying army life and has arrived at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Iekes
United States
W. L. Ickes
Jefferson Barracks
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