01 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
1
Hardwood flooring is a desirable feature for homes. Modern manufacture has brought hardwood flooring within reach of all households. This is the time to begin arrangements for a new floor to make your home comfortable attractive and up to date. Come and talk it over with us we may be able to assist you.
We are showing this season the finest assortment of 25c box stationery we have ever offered. There are eighteen different styles including new surfaces and cuts of envelopes. In addition we have put in at this sale all of our odd lots of fancy paper worth up to fifty cents per box. Ask to see our imported Italian hand made stationery in bovgh invitation and regular sizes.
Going Very Fast Dear reader, we refer to our stock of jewelry. It's complete and up to fashion's requirements. If you are looking for the latest and prettiest things in Bracelets, Rings, Festoon Necklaces, Beads, Automobile Veil Pins, Hot Pins, Combs, Fobs, Etq., you've got 'em. The approach of Spring brings thought of the new style in many things and we aim to keep our line right up-to-date in jewelry. The time to buy is NOW not TOMORROW. Hollister & Barrett, Jewelers and Opticians, 98 Stephenson BSt., Freeport, Ill.
In New York March 1 the Thaw trial cross examination of Dr Evans yielded a verdict of serious insanity. Evans said Thaw was insane at the time of White's killing and later experienced recurrent adolescent insanity. Jerome aims to apply for lunacy commission to examine Thaw as the testimony continued after recess.
In Chicago on March 1 telegraph operators nationwide begin a ten percent raise after years of effort by the Order of Commercial Telegraphers. Western Union grants the increase to all principal officers and Postal follows with a similar hike. Traffic chiefs wire chiefs managers and other office staff also gain raises.
Washington reports a parcels post convention with Ecuador, enabling exchange of packages at prepaid rates: 20 cents per pound from the United States to Ecuador and 50 milesimes of an Ecuadorian condor gold per pound or fraction for parcels to the United States. Parcels post for Ecuador will be assembled in New York and San Francisco.
Pittsburg March 1 Special The largest wage rise in years takes effect in the Pennsylvania coke region benefiting thousands of workers and adding several million dollars annually. The increase is 12 percent for mining 10 percent for drawing coke and 15 cents daily for drivers rope riders cagers and track layers with proportional raises for other labor classes.
A destructive tornado struck Washington, Hope, Arkansas, late last night nearly wiping the town out. Two African American residents are reported dead and several others injured as rescuers search the wreckage and assess the damage.
Wilhelm Rapp editor in chief of the Illinois Staats Zeitung died today from injuries suffered in a street car accident four weeks ago in Chicago. The death was reported as a special dispatch from the Chicago bureau.
Archbishop Keane and Dr. Cady of the First Congregational church led a mass meeting urging city and county authorities to enforce the law against saloons in Dubuque, adding impetus to the ongoing crusade.
The Emma Kling auxiliary to the Spanish War Veterans will hold its regular meeting this evening at UG. A. R. hall.
Conflicting testimony over speed of Great Western train No. 5 at German Valley on Feb 7. Conductor Kennedy says high speed, Bramble and Griffin corroborate with caveats. Track and roadbed under J. W. Milett. faulty gauge and worn flange cited. Deputy Sheriff Dunlap notes eight minute run between Egan and German Valley. Coroner Peck, amid a dispute with Great Western claim agent Everall, lays out verdict questions on speed, track condition, engine state, and slow order responsibility.
A correction notes that Freeport Gas Light and Coke company did not cut prices. Bills remain at current rates, but the payment window was extended by five days to ten days to qualify for a ten cent discount per thousand feet of gas used.
Rain turns to snow tonight across Illinois then clears to a fair Saturday, with colder temperatures and a cold wave. Northeast corner remains exception. Sunrise 6:36 p m. sunset 5:60 p m.
Closing quotations show cattle and hogs steady with mixed grades. Cattle totals include 16 000 cattle and 24 000 hogs with prices ranging from 4 to 7 dollars, while sheep hold around 3.50 to 6.00. Bulk sales reach 6.92 to 7.00 per unit.
A fragment notes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest family remedy on earth. It claims benefit for both travel and daily use and lists the price as 35 cents for tea or tablets with Joseph Emmert connected to the item.
Republican voters of Buckeye town will meet in caucus at the town house on Friday March 15 1807 from 1 30 to 3 o clock p m for the purpose of Ramin.
Chicago led investor Mr. Judge seeks to buy natural ice dealers in Freeport claiming aims to control the ice business. He has pressed three dealers with limited success and may target artificial ice firms, raising questions about customer patronage and potential cross-town shipping to secure pure ice.
Flames discovered under a stairway at the F. A. Schulz department store about 7:30 this morning. Miss Elsie Koehler spotted smoke and found the basement bakery fire climb into the first floor closet, threatening serious damage. The blaze, fed by a gas burner, scorched wood and ruined sugar flour and coffee stocks, but firemen contained it with two hose loads. Damage runs to hundreds of dollars despite early warning.
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