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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
1
Illinote fair in the north with possible showers in the south tonight or Thursday. Moderate temperatures. Iowa and Wisconsin fair tonight and Thursday with moderate temperatures.
The president transmitted a message to the Senate stating the facts in his order dismissing the negro soldiers were substantiated by committee testimony. He urged extending the reinstatement period for one year to allow reinstatement for those not covered by the original dismissal. Senator Warren spoke for the majority and Senator Foraker for the minority.
Boston March 11 A Philadelphia woman Sarah Chamberlain Weed murdered Miss Elizabeth Hardee of Savannah Ga then killed herself at Lauren's school a finishing institution for young women After starting in October Weed broke down from overwork and was taken to West Newton sanitarium She escaped the sanitarium last night and went to the school where Hardee offered to help during the night.
At Pittsburg on March 11 during the second day of the first international convention of the Young People’s Missionary Movement, twenty five minute addresses highlighted global work. Rev. James W. Morris of Richmond, Virginia, who spent twelve years as a missionary in Brazil, spoke on South America.
Charles W Morse a former banker and Alfred Eb Curtis former president of the National Bank of North America pleaded not guilty today to a twenty nine count conspiracy and making false entries indictment. Morse posted a 30000 bond Curtis 10000 bail.
Washington March 1 The Bennings race track method handbook was upheld by Justice Stafford of the criminal court of the district. The ruling supports the current process used at Bennings race track in Washington.
Oklahoma City March 11 delegates at large to be chosen at the Republican state convention to be instructed for Taft while the publican convention later in the day will name four delegates for Raft.
President Roosevelt has directed Herbert Knox Smith of the Bureau of Corporations to probe stock trading methods to provide a basis for potential future legislation regulating such practices.
Western Union Telegraph Co declares its quarterly dividend of 1 1 2 percent payable in stock. Associated Press report from New York dated March 11 notes the continued practice of issuing the dividend in stock rather than cash.
KF. R. Auses, of German Valley, spent the day in Freeport.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seeks annulment of her marriage to Harry K. Thaw. Papers served at Matteawan asylum on Thaw and his mother. complaint states Thaw was of unsound mind at marriage and unable to contract.
Mrs. Warr Thaw plans to file for annulment from WW Thaw claiming he was insane when they wed. The pair, split by a long estrangement, face official action as counsel for both sides announce no surveillance of Evelyn Thaw and discuss possible separation and support arrangements amid ongoing dispute.
Colonel Bartletustaver View has been confined in the vashui for the criminal thsane since his trial. Peabody’s action seeks an annulment on April 4 105 claiming Thaw was insane at the time of the unsarringe. Evelyn Peabody pursues grounds of lack of consent and incapacity.
In a decoupled legal exchange at Maffeawan, Peabody stated William Thaw was sane at his marriage and willing to defend the sultan. Counsel indicated Evelyn Thaw’s alleged influence and the role of insanity evidence from the prior trial to argue mental incompetence at marriage.
The jury awarded the complainant the full damages of 528 dollars plus 150 dollars in attorney fees after deliberating about three hours following a 6 pm start. The verdict confirmed negligence by the railroad in a case labeled Bordner v Freeport Ry L P Co, noting a lineman’s discharge and his claim for 81 dollars in unpaid salary.
Chief Silk received a request from Elgin police to identify items found with the Winans duo, jailed for shoplifting. Cast marks will identify articles. no silk found in the lot, suggesting they may not be the Blast store thieves. Winans claim some goods came from Freeport. Silk plans to visit Kigin to study store marks and warn Freeport merchants.
Denver March 11 The defense for Giuseppe Alia charged with murdering Father Heinrichs argues epilepsy like a brain storm as a defense theory. The presentation suggests a seizure condition as a possible motive or cause rather than murder intent. The case hinges on medical testimony and interpretation of Alia's behavior during the incident.
Cleveland coroner Burke ruled conditions caused the Collinwood school fire with fault attributed to none of the individuals. The March 11 finding cites unsafe conditions as the factor and distances the case from criminal charges.
Six firemen were fully overcome and sixteen partially succumbed to fumes from alcohol during a blaze at the Northwestern Composition Board company in Minneapolis early today. Authorities say the incident involved a dry hall and prompted medical treatment for multiple firefighters.
Battermakers from nearly every state gathered in St. Paul for a three day convention, the Associated Press reports. The gathering brings together dairy industry leaders to discuss production and marketing issues.
Rev FL Starbird of East Raymond Maine says Bucklin's Arm Salve has healed his army wound and obstinate sores and aids his veterinary work. Sold at Joseph Embert's drug store for 25 cents.
Retailer Saver and Co announces a broad footwear sale. Shoes for men women and children discounted across the store with substantial reductions. Customers urged to shop early for best selection and sizes.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in a federal court against Clinton C. Shoemaker, a Freeport incubator maker and poultry supplier. The filing, led by Charles H. Fuller Co. and others, cites debts over $1,000 and names creditors including Charles H. Fuller Co., A. Cooper, and M. N. Peckler with claims of 15,000, 5,000, and 5,000 respectively. Thomas J. Hollister was named receiver with a bond up to 10,000. proceedings indicate the plant will continue operations.
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