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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
1
In New York on March 6 the grand jury presented to Justice Sullivan in general sessions court. It states the district attorney believes officers or trustees of large corporations donated to political campaign funds within the statute of limitations and offers guidance on future proceedings.
New York March 6 Hamilton a legislative agent for several insurance firms returned from Europe aboard the Deutschland. He said he learned criminal proceedings were contemplated and decided to come back to the United States.
Chicago forecast warns of possible showers or snow flurries tonight with warmer temperatures. The sun rose at 6 27 a.m. and set at 6 67 p.m.
Chicago reported closing board of trade quotes for May wheat 7 8 7 9. May corn 4 3 5 4 37. May oats 3 0 4. May pork 15 72. May lard 7 85. May ribs 8 30. Union stock yards cattle 4 500 steady to strong beeves 3 90 6 40. hogs 19 000 weak mixed butchers 6 20 6 50. sheep 16 000 slow to steady 3 75 6 10.
Dr A E Kober of McConnell visits the city to conduct business while Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns boils sores and other skin ailments. The product is advertised at 25 cents at Joseph Emmert’s drug store with a guarantee.
Spring politics in Freeport show little GOP activity with only Frank F. Pickard publicly seeking the collector’s post. Democrats boast multiple aspirants for supervisor, with John Bauscher Jr and Harry Knauff among those eyeing the office to succeed William Milner, who runs for sheriff. Other races list tentative candidates for town clerk assessor and highways, while caucus filings are due March 17.
Henry's minstrel troupe arrived from Belvidere this morning and presented a fine parade after dinner. The thirty six member company proved popular with a large crowd and will perform at the Grand opera house tonight. The company travels in two special cars.
Elgin Illinois March 5 butter market holds at 27.3 cents per pound, down from 28.5 last week. District weekly output totals 416000 pounds as buyers look to Staver Co’s Clearing Sale featuring deep shoe bargains.
Pekin reports the Chinese government is greatly perturbed by anti foreign movements in American and European press. An Official Gazette edict accuses traitors of spreading warlike reports to sever China from allies and orders officials to protect foreign lives and property under severe penalties.
Harrisburg Pa March 6 Special Governor Pennypacker vetoed legislation. He struck down a resolution for a special committee to investigate the Philadelphia and Reading railroad company and another directing the attorney general to probe railroads in the state engaging in anthracite coal mining.
In New York on March 6 Bertha Claiche pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter at the resumed trial for the murder of Emil Gerdron in the supreme court. The proceeding marks a pivotal step in the case as authorities describe the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
Chicago March 6 Mayor Dunne signed the ordinance passed by the city council fixing the annual license fee for saloons at 1000. It is now a law.
In circuit court the charge of incest against Charles Rabe of Oneco is being heard with many witnesses subpoenaed. hearing may not finish until tomorrow. The Klaus incendiarism case is sent to the next grand jury. Edith Pratt answers divorce suit denying desertion and asks support and defense funds.
The funeral of the late Mother Superior Otilla of St. Vincent's orphanage was held at 9 this morning from St. Joseph's church. A solemn requiem was sung by Father Kalvelage with Father Croke deacon Father Nellis subdeacon and Father Griffin master of ceremonies. The principal mourners were about sixty orphan children followed by Sisters of Charity and Franciscans. RB. A. Blunt directed the funeral and pallbearers included Robert Luecke John Eberle Casper Nehus John Milley M. Scheidt and Thos. Eberle. Interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Freeport residents are urged to attend a concert at 8 PM under First M E Church auspices. Noted artist Mrs Bollman has sang in New York City Brooklyn New Haven St Louis and Chicago and is expected to draw a crowded crowd. An Alliance Ohio organ firm expert tunes the First M E church organ for the event. The program features Messrs Burdette and Lawver with Lawver a pupil of Harrison Wild and Burdette the Second Presbyterian’s organist.
The board of education last night approved the estimates of the ann tractors for the high school annex, setting the project cost expectations and funding considerations.
William Spahn, 28, fell thirty two feet from benches to the concrete floor at a gas plant last night around 9 thirty. He was uninjured and resumed work, walking a mile home to Garfield avenue this morning. Assistant Superintendent Albert Green organized boards to cross the retorts, and Spahn fell while preparing them but struck a brace and escaped fatal impact. He refused a doctor and is praised for his strength.
The Euterpean Society met at Miss French's North Galena Ave home for a profitable evening devoted to Brahms, Tennyson, and Reynolds. Performances included piano duets by Weary and Molter, Hungarian dances, an oration on Life of Brahms, and readings by Molter, with Miss Gransden and Miss Baumgartner contributing piano solos and duets.
W H Brown a Pittsfield Vermont pension attorney says the best thing next to a pension is Dr King’s New Life Pills. He reports they keep his family in splendid health and aid quick relief from headache constipation and biliousness. 25c guaranteed at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
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