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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
1
Chicago dispatch reports increasing cloudiness with possible showers this evening. Iowa will see rising clouds with rain or snow late tonight or Thursday. Clear to fair tonight in parts, with cloudier conditions and possible precipitation advancing Thursday.
The Ohio Republican platform praises President Roosevelt and Governor Harris, supports tariff reform, currency changes, reduced congressional representation amid disfranchisement concerns, and a bigger merchant marine and navy. Delegates to the Chicago convention are instructed to back Taft. Harris renominated by acclamation.
A devastating fire at a brick school in Collinwood suburb destroys the building as 400 children attempt escapes through two exits. By afternoon 60 bodies recovered, 32 identified, with estimates of total deaths ranging up to 150. many youths trapped in lower floors as flames spread and panic ensues.
Senator Albert Hopkins of Illinois urged support for the Aldrich currency bill. He said the measure aims to prevent a repeat of the 1907 financial panic and opposed pending amendments that would guarantee deposits of national banks.
Chicago March 4 two men Charles Vanhintis age 35 and William Stad lweiser age 44 were arrested early today in connection with the attempted assassination of Chief of Police Shippy.
A woman who caused police anxiety by her movements in Freeport was found Monday night at the county farm after giving birth to a child. She had been cared for at the police station Sunday morning and then left during an officer absence. She provided different names and claimed varied hometowns to everyone she spoke with.
Captain Hanson, a Norwegian born American citizen, arrived in Fraspers en route to Ocasaba to join the Thamas car for the New York Paris race. He is backed by the Russian government to survey Siberia. Hanson carried Russian passports and a silk American flag gifted in New York. He claims the flag’s mishap in a British war story and praises the Thamas car. He previously brought the Viking ship to Chicago for the World’s Fair.
Shortly after 7 o'clock Wilmer Sechrist was robbed on Stephenson Street in front of Fred Kuehner's home. Two men relieved him of about $8 and his watch. Police were notified but have not located the assailants. Sechrist described the suspects as roughly dressed, medium in size, with one man displaying a revolver. He provided a fairly good description to officers.
Mr and Mrs Albert Burnister are the proud parents of a baby boy born last evening.
Bargain alert from EB and W Clothing House offering 25 percent discount on the Still Bosom Shirt. Local shoppers urged to visit the store at the Pebbw location for the limited time offer and new stock examples.
Strictly fresh cups and 2S center a& dozen potatoes sold at 76 cents per bushel by Economy Cash Grocery Co. located opposite the Third Ward hose house. The ad notes extra fine potatoes available for daily pickup.
The Smith child has been removed from its parents and placed with the fathers mother who pledges to provide for the child. Mr and Mrs George Smith have separated.
The notice claims there is no case of a cough or cold resulting in pneumonia after using Poley’s honey and Yar. It warns against other products and recommends Foley's Honey and Tar in a Yellow package as no opiates. Names J Moogk and W F Jungkuna are listed.
Joseph A Niedermeyer longtime Freeport resident and candy store operator on Chicago street died at St Francis Hospital at 2 15 PM after surgery for strangulated hernia. He was 75 last birthday and resided here many years. Survived by several children and stepchildren.
Sheriff Milner returned from Pekin with W A McGilvray who jumped his bond in this county. State and local officials debated final judgment versus bond forfeiture. The grand jury finished and was discharged after two indictments. IH W Molchoir was granted a divorce from Louise Melchior in circuit court.
Joseph K Titus assistant to President J T Harahan of Hinavis Central was elected a director to succeed Stuyvesant Fish at yesterday’s stockholders meeting in Chicago. Titus, brother of C W Titus traveling auditor of Illinois Central, previously served as local treasurer and later vice president of accounting. Edward Harriman John Jacob Astor and A J Hackstaff were reelected. A Vitus expected to resign with Armour likely to be elected at the next directors meeting.
The nine hour law went into effect at 11 50 this morning with no changes for Freeport or Chicago districts apart from minor layoffs at a few tower stations where telegraph work shifted to telephone operators. Between the city and Madison and Sledgeville there were two changes due to the new law.
The A. G. Mield's minstrel troupe reached Freeport by 2:02 am on the Northwestern. Two cars carried scenery and stage furniture from the east freight. A noisy street parade at noon featured Mo. Breld driving a team of Arabian horses.
A fragmented notice directs all persons with no accounts to call and settle. The message mentions Bokemeier and Taspo and lacks full clarity but emphasizes prompt action to resolve balances.
county superintendent Grove announces the county school fund this year exceeds prior years by nearly 3000 dollars. The total fund 10741.21 is allocated per capita to districts based on the number of children under 21, with a detailed township table showing the distribution and involved officials.
A fragmentary ad for Joseph Emmert's drug store promises a cheerful refund if their “New Life Bilis Vhres” fail to relieve headaches biliousness constipation and qualaria. The ad touts a guarantee and offers the product under a curious brand name.
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