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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Illinois and Wisconsin will have fair skies tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Iowa also fair tonight with a likely rise in temperature Tuesday.
Former Panama Canal chief engineer John F. Stevens says the canal will not aid US trade with South America, will cost more than expected, and miss its finish date of January 1915. He claims the defense value in wartime is exaggerated and urges channeling funds into a stronger navy.
In the house of commons on March 9 Premier Asquith announced that Emperor William's letter to Lord Tweedmouth would not be made public. The letter was alleged to influence Britain’s naval legislation and the British reply, but it was deemed private personal correspondence.
On board the U S S Georgia the fleet reports a position at sea and a forecast of arriving Magdalena Bay on March 12, two days early. Weather is fine and ships move at about ten and a half knots. The cruise is noted as successful in every way.
Theodore Englebreck aged 70 and his wife Anha aged 75 were found dead by their daughter in their Chicago home. Death caused by asphyxiation from illuminating gas. Police believe a personal crisis pact followed loss of their home to a fire last Saturday.
District Attorney Jerome of New York filed with Governor Hughes his answer denying the charges brought by William S. King former president of the New York Merchant's Associations. The filing asks Jerome remain in office as the dispute continues.
Judge Brough in common pleas court freed Baird Lemman and Miller three men previously sentenced to six months for anti trust law violations in Toledo Ohio.
AP report from Chicago details a blaze on Blue Island avenue that destroyed Apollo hall a three story building. a score of firemen were injured three perhaps fatally with damage around 5000 dollars.
Chicago march 9 positions of cars in the New York to Paris race show American car leaving Chyrenne Wyoming at il todays Italian car passes Omaha at 10, first French car breaks down at Lodge, Giernan car passes Dixon Lik at los.
Rev Father Leydon denounces anarchism as cowardly and dangerous in a sermon at St Marys Church titled The American Soldier and Anarchy. He traces crime from Cain to modern times, warns of anarchist influence in Chicago Denver New York and other cities, and praises soldiers who fought for liberty.
Collapsible tube with nozzle delivers Ole supplication that soothes and heats reducing inflammation and relieving soreness and itching. Sold by El J Muugk and C P Juenther in local advertisement with price details.
S500 pairs of ladies shoes offered in a clearing sale at fifty cents per pair. Look in the east show window. WM. O. WRIGHT & LO advertise 3 belts Shoes for everybody with a large price cut at Saver & Co. 3-biawiw
Circuit court opened with Judge Farrand presiding at 1 o clock. Several chancellor cases were disposed of and master's sales reports entered. John McDaniel posted 2500 bond on a new indictment while counsel was given until Monday to decide next steps. The Goodrich versus Chicago Great Western case began, with the Stabenow matter set for Wednesday and McGilvray forgery for Thursday. The Pres Howland trial will start after. Frank Johnson granted a divorce from Mrs Emma Johnson for drunkenness. Jury list adjustments left 28 names. four were drawn and excused. Judge Farrand noted this as a first. Goodrich case began with juror examination.
Charles A Blanchard Wheaton college president delivered a strong talk on the power to become sons of God at a YMCA meeting. A large audience of men attended and were moved by his quiet, engaging manner. A Ward Yount solo with Miss Dodda was well received. Next Sunday Rev H M Markley will speak on How Much is Your Boy Worth. Rev P H Mullen gave a temperance address with object lessons. New clubs for boys to start this week electricity today and agriculture tomorrow.
The Socialist party met yesterday at Trades and Dunbar hall and selected a ticket for the April 7 township election. Supervisor is W. J. Buthneton. assistant supervisors Lesroy Lattig and Foot Mayer. town clerk Wy E L McCall. assessor Shep Hy Aummerman. collector W E Dent. justice of the peace Charles C. Gieser.
Freeport Chapter O B F meets tonight with M and P degrees to be conferred tomorrow evening. Freeport Consistory to meet Wednesday to act on by law changes receive petitions and rehearse.
Architect Diustmian has drawn up plans for two concrete bots which W. H. Stions will erect on Whistler street. He is also at work on plans for the new vinegar factory to replace the one recently destroyed by fire.
Work wrecking the old Currier home on Coleapo street nears completion. Joseph Barron, purchaser, will erect three flats on the Coleapo street front and the same number on Union street.
Due to a change in the firm of Okemeier & Lapp all persons with accounts are requested to wait and settle. Bokemeier & Kwaney. ddd way
A Civic League report contrasts Orangeville Pearl City and Freeport in Son county towns that voted out saloons in 1905. Orangeville rebuilt finances paying debt and bonds with no license fees, while business rose sharply in two firms after saloons closed. Pearl City notes improved order and prosperity, despite initial tax changes, with hardware and street improvements proceeding.
An advertised pile remedy named ManZan Pile Remedy promises guaranteed relief. The imprint states one application provides prompt relief for any form of piles and soothes and heals. Sold by H. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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