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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
1
March 8 forecast from Associated Press predicts rain or snow this evening and Tuesday with possible heavy snowfall in the north and colder conditions in the south. Brisk to high northeast winds expected across the area.
Washington on March 8 reports the agriculture department's March 1 stocks indicate 143,692,000 bushels of last year's wheat, about 21.6 percent held by farmers, and 1,047,768,000 bushels of last year's corn, about 39.3 percent. In Chicago, May wheat fell 3 4 cents amid market turmoil as traders reacted to the government reserve data.
President Taft indicated he will try to attend the G A R encampment at Salt Lake on August 9. Secretary of the Treasury McVeagh reached Washington late last night. The Supreme Court did not hand down a ruling in the Commodities case linked to the Hepburn rate law.
Charles M Schwab president of Bethlehem Steel said the company does not plan wage cuts despite expectation of lower steel prices. He spoke as steel prices were anticipated to fall and markets remained uncertain.
A riot at a hat factory in Woodbine New Jersey disrupted by a strike left several people injured as tensions escalated. Police and witnesses reported the unrest began in the factory area and drew a crowd that clashed with authorities.
Governor James E. Deneen resumed his duties in Springfield after returning from Washington where he had been on duty. The report notes his return on March 8 and reactivation of gubernatorial responsibilities.
Chicago March 8 closing board of trade quotes show May wheat at 1.143, May corn 67 cents, May oats 555, May pork 8 dollars 17 cents, May ribs 89.40. Union stock yards cattle 26,000 steady. beef steers 4.70 to 7.25, feeders 3.50 to 5.60, cows and heifers 2.00 to 5.80. Hoges 14,000 up 10, mixed 6.35 to 6.80, bulk sales 6.55 to 6.70, sheep 18,000 at 3.40 to 5.85. Additional fur and Chicago Board of Trade quotes supplied by C D Anderson.
C H Seifert of the Stover plant wood department sustained a severe injury to his right hand Saturday afternoon. While operating a boring machine and saw, his hand was caught in the saw. A large portion of flesh was torn away and the cords severed. He is under Dr D C L Mease care.
Water town resident J A Swenson credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The salve claims to heal skin eruptions, eczema, salt rheum, boils, fever sores, burns, scalds, cuts and piles. Available 25c at Joseph Emmert.
Public advisory warns against buying or accepting coupons from anyone claiming to be an agent of Spengler's Art Gallery. R Leonard Spengler notes no canvassing agents, offers a $5 reward for arrest of anyone using his name as a drawing card. Wilcoxon Building 4idlw
Sunday blaze in Rockford destroys Rockford Paper Box Board building and contents worth about 50 000. Ernest A Pearson captain of hose company No 5 is killed when a wall collapses before his wife and crowd. Pearson, 30, had joined the force in 1902 and was acting to lead his men when warned to flee. The Heywood company of Minneapolis owns the two story building near the old glucose works. Ray Wantz is local manager.
Saturday program featured Mrs Alice Reitzall and Mrs Merrisbray presenting papers on Australia and New Zealand. Herbert offered city beautification ideas, Travillian sang with Florence Oyler at the piano. The Domestic Science committee reported furnishing progress for the High School room, including linens, furniture, and stenciling by students and a sideboard and dining set by the manual training class.
Freeport hosts its first automobile show at the Jastram garage with large attendance and a display of models from $500 to $2,000. Demonstrations of commercial car mechanisms, new machines arriving soon, and sundries plus bicycles are shown. Jantrain helped launch the event, promising a notable local spectacle.
The Freeport Council No. 157 United Commercial Travelers held its annual meeting in Fry block hall Saturday night selecting E. C. Grossman as Senior Councilor and E. L. Hoyle as Junior Councilor for the ensuing year. C. W. Liebhart was Past Councilor and J. W. Benston Secretary and Treasurer. Ralph Rosenstiel is Conductor with V. Shook Page and W. H. Diffenbaugh Sentinel. Executive Committee includes S. G. Wagner, George Hecker for two years and A. C. Kennedy, T. W. Davis for one year. Delegates to the Grand Council to meet in Galesburg May 2 are E. E. Clawson, J. W. Benston, with alternates C. W. Liebhart and T. W. Davis.
A fire at 405 Adams Street was spotted early this morning by John Leehman and neighbors who halted a larger blaze. The porch was badly burned and the house rear scorched, with origin undetermined. Firefighter Henry Lawson, recently ill, is recovering and expects to report for duty tomorrow.
A permit was filed with the clerk of the circuit court to increase Evans Plumbing & Heating company capital stock. The original capital of $8,000 has been increased to $312,000, indicating substantial expansion.
Advertising blurb touts cleaning and pressing services with guaranteed results and no delays. Mentions Bdw ly as branding or location hint, urging customers to send items now for thorough care.
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