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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1909

Page

7

Train schedule notices and connections as listed

Train schedules show eastbound and northbound services with parlor car and cafe car options. Connections are noted at Rockford Belvidere Beloit Janesville Harvard Sycamore DeKalb and other stations, with agent John F. Daly providing details.

East Bound Suns Est Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Enat Rain No. M Rock- Sera Harvard Ison Rain No Belvi- Gere Spring Valley Pacific Coast John F. Daly

Rock Island and Milwaukee Rail Schedule Summary

The Rock Island line lists east bound connections arriving and departing at night, with freight and passenger services to Freeport and Rock Island. It notes west bound trips to Chicago Milwaukee connections, leaving Rock Island at 7 am and arriving Milwaukee 8 30 pm, with connections to Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North and South Dakota. J B Sweat, Agent.

Rock Island Davennelaeuseguile West Agers West Chicago Milwaukee Rock Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids North South Dakota J.B. Sweat

Lilac Days Remembrance on a Chicago Street

Alan Berresford, a wealthy businessman, recalls a long ago Lilac Lane romance as a chance encounter with Ronald Dever reveals a cruel betrayal. The two men debate past loves Elsie Rivers and Laura, leading to a tense invitation to a dinner that may reshape old wounds and loyalties.

Alan Borresford Jupiter Board of Trade Lasalle Street Elsie Berresford

Daily Journal Delivery News Update

The Daily Journal reports delivery coverage across regions, noting service reach and accessibility for readers. Details emphasize timely newspaper delivery to various parts of the city and nearby areas.

The Daily Journal

Plateau plains and mesas shape southwestern landscapes

The article explains plateau plains or mesas in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It describes flat tops rising 100 to 1000 feet or more, with examples like the Mesa de Maya in New Mexico. It notes hard rock layers, lava flows, and wind erosion shaping these high table lands as remnants of former plains levels.

United States Mexico New Mexico Llano Estacado Mesa de Maya Popular Science Monthly

T Come To Divorce Case Provokes Stage Lawyer Quarrel

A great actress asks a modest lawyer to secure a quiet divorce. The lawyer questions the case and the actress fires back that she wants publicity. The exchange hints at a high profile divorce plan and public interest.

Practical Superstition Heard a dog howling all night

A quip about superstition relates a dog’s nocturnal howling to a sudden death and a fog’s end, highlighting lighthearted belief in omens and misinterpretation of events.

Weather forecaster sparks lively exchange

In a terse exchange, Gyer and Bryer discuss a government weather forecaster, noting the official role and the public interest in reliable forecasts. The brief dialogue highlights curiosity about the sender’s expertise and the forecaster’s authority.

Gyer Bryer

Legislation in a Tangle Absent Senators Tie Up Tennessee Treasury

Nashville March 2 The thirteen senators who failed to answer roll call remain outside the state as the legislative tangle continues. All appropriations for government expenses will expire March 16, after which no payments can be made until a new appropriation bill passes. Salaries for the governor and department heads are provided for by a special table, and clerks in the capitol departments must be provided for in the general appropriation bill.

Tennessee State Treasury Nashville Tenn Capitol

Mutiny Ends With Extended Rations In County Jail

In Tulsa Oklahoma on March 2 prisoners at the county jail damaged bunks dishes and windows. As punishment they will be kept on half rations for another week. The mutiny arose after the food allowance was cut and followed acts against turnkeys and guards.

Tulsa Okla

Hearst Man Scores Victory Over Haskell

Guthrie Oklahoma March 2 Scott Mac Reynolds representative of William R Hearst won a supreme court victory over Governor Charles N Haskell in a suit to compel return of seized papers The court held the writ of seizure based on an Haskell affidavit lacked sufficient facts The papers will stay under court custody while governors attorneys decide further action in higher courts

Guthrie, Okla Scott Mac Reynolds William R. Hearst Charles N. Haskell Strang Haskell MacReynolds Hbel Mac Reynolds

Three grafters convicted in Pittsburg graft case

After a 53 hour jury deliberation, William Brand president of the Common Council along with councilmen John F. Klein and Joseph C. Wasson were found guilty of conspiracy. Former bank president W. W. Ramsey was acquitted. The trio allegedly conspired to pass an ordinance for paving streets with wooden blocks in exchange for payoffs from a detective posing as a wood block contractor.

Pittsburg Common Council William Brand John F. Klein Joseph C. Wasson W. W. Ramsey

Gambling Palace Burns in Reno Fire destroys hotel and gambling house

Fire in Reno destroys the Palace hotel and gambling house owned by James May. Laws will be $100,000. The noted western venue once paid May after a lucky roulette bet. Hayes and Pietri Again. In New York the Marathon distance race between John Hayes and Dorando Vietri is set for March 15 at Madison Square Garden.

Reno Nev Palace James May May

Preferred Death to Prison Madison Forger Samuel White

Samuel White a confessed forger in Madison Wisconsin chose death over prison and died by his own hand in the county jail on March 2. The incident ends a case that had drawn local attention and raised questions about prison terms for forgery. White had admitted malfeasance and faced lengthy penalties in state court.

Madison Wis Samuel White

Kretsnominated for St Louis mayor by Republicans

For Mayor of St. Louis Fred H. Krets Wann has been nominated for mayor by the Republicans in St. Louis.

St. Louis Fred H. Kretswann

Living Together Leads to Similar Looks Says Kate

In a brief exchange from the Christian Register a woman named Kate quips that living together makes people resemble each other, while Arthur notes the comment as a playful deflection. The dialogue reflects social attitudes toward relationships in the period.

Arthur Kate Christian Register

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