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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
1
Illinois Weather Ahead For Saturday Rain Snow Forecast
The Associated Press reports Chicago weather: rain in the south of Illinois tonight, snow in the north, with similar conditions likely through Saturday. Temperature should not change much across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Chicago
No Quorum At Springfield Senate Ballot
Springfield Illinois March 12 no quorum in the joint session for the forty fourth ballot for senator. Hopkins six votes Stringer three Shurtleff one Foss one. Madison Wisconsin March 12 assembly adopts steering committee report to extend senatorial inquisition to April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Hopkins
Stringer
Shurtleff
Foss
Madison
Wis
Promoter Offers 50000 to Fight Johnson
Promoter Hugh Mc Intosh proposes to bring James Jeffries to England France or Australia to meet champion Jack Johnson for a purse of 50000. The offer follows Mc Intosh's return from Europe after promoting the Johnson Burns bout in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Associated Press
New York
Hugh McIntosh
Johnson- Burns
Australia
Europe
Jeffries
England
France
Madison duo set world two man bowling record
In Pittsburg on March 12 Schwoegler and Schwoegler of Madison Wisconsin shattered the two man bowling record with 1304 total pins, surpassing the prior mark of 1254 set by Chalmers and Kiene of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Pittsburg
Associated Press
Schwoegler
Wis
Chalmers
Kiene
Chicago
Rockford Ex-Mayor Alfred Taggart Dies
Alfred Taggart, former Rockford mayor, prominent attorney, and Civil War veteran, died today in Rockford Wisconsin. The longtime public figure had led the city and influenced local politics for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Taggart
Associated Press
Rockford
Tony
Former Treasurer Arrested in $70,000 Defalcation Case
A former treasurer, Tanase Christiansen, who retired January 1, is under arrest charged with defalcating about $70,000. The article notes the alleged financial misconduct and arrest details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocified Press
Ake
Tanase Christiansen
Dickinson Takes Position Secretary of War at Cabinet Meet
Washington reports the fall Taft cabinet convened its first meeting with Secretary of War Dickinson making his initial appearance. The session occurred in Washington on March 12 as part of the fall cabinet proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Dickinson
Fire at Michigan State Soldiers Home near Grand Rapids
Fire broke out at 2 40 this afternoon in the Michigan State Soldiers Home three miles north of Grand Rapids. Fire apparatus has gone to the home from Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan State Soldiers Home
Here
Automobile Show At Jas Tram Garage Draws Large Crowd
The Jas tram garage automobile show continues to attract many spectators with new features and an improved display. A special exhibit demonstrates starting car short circuit systems using a large Buick. The show closes tomorrow at 10 o clock with expected unusually high attendance and prospects for a repeat next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jastram Garage
Draft sent for widow's claim on Carey policy
Harry O. Price of the National Protective Legion reports a $1,000 draft from the Waverly NY head office payable to Mrs. Bessie C. Carey widow of William F. Carey who died February 28. The claim was filed March 3 and the draft dated March 9 shows prompt action. Carey took out a policy last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O. Price
National Protective Legion
Waverly
N. Y
Bessie C. Carey
William F. Carey
William Carey
Odd Fellows Inspect Rockford Canton Report Excellent Showing
A. Roberts F. B. Koenig E. L. Yoder and Mr. Strausburg of Canton Unity No 3 I O O F Freeport visited Rockford last night to inspect the Rockford Canton The officers report an excellent showing and were more than pleased with the treatment received
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Roberts
F. B. Koenig
E. L. Yoder
Mr. Strausburg
Canton Unity No 3
O. F
Freeport
Rockford
Rockford Caunton
Reverend Scheffner to Preach at Settlement Home Sunday
Rev Henry Scheffner will preach at the Settlement home Sunday March 14 at 4 oclock with a Bible class at 3 oclock. Come and bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Scheffner
Damage Suit Draws Crowd As Boy Harolds Fate Probed
In a Chicago courtroom the Hettinger Brokhausen damage case drew many spectators as Dr. Frank Allpert testified the disfigurement will worsen and hearing decline. Witnesses described vehicle tracks, the car's path, and Harold Hettinger's injuries including a torn ear and bruises. The defense then presented its version with Harold recounting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mettinger-Brokhausen
Frank Allpert
Chicago
Europe
Harold Hettinger
J. F. Fair
Will Ennenga
Kenneth Knowlton
Brokhausen
J. H. Stealy
Harold
K. F. Snyder
Hetlnger
Mr. Burrell
Freeport
Farm House Burns near Freeport landmark stood since 1852
Fire destroyed the large two story frame and brick farmhouse of Mrs. Susanna Fox in Florence township five miles west of Freeport on Pearl City road. Attic origin, chimney defect suspected. brick walls survived. Erected 1852 by John Girl, later owned by Andrew Fox. Contents saved. loss partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Fox
Andrew Fox
Florence Township
Freeport
Pearl City Road
Wil Brillhart
George Fox
John Girl
Jefferson and Erin town collectors report financials
William Ploeger, Jefferson collector, filed books showing total to be collected 4826.82, delinquent 65.49, collected 4761.33, commission 93.43. B S Kauffman, Erin collector, reports total to be collected 842,383, delinquent 0, collected 3,998.79, commissions 696.96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ploeger
Jefferson
B. S. Kauffman
Erin
Masons Discuss M M Degree Tonight Excelsior Ledge
Excelsior ledge of Masons will confer the M M degree tonight. Lucretia notes a Gold Medal prize and silk looms as part of the event. Evgenia adds that the gift is a valued token.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Ledge of Masons
Lucretia
Evgenia
Historic Rollaway Ad Lists Low Prices Tonight
Skates and admission ten cents for ladies tonight at the Rollaway. Pork roast priced per pound, pork coils and other meats also advertised. Cold roast pork and beef offered at Mann's Sausage Factory tomorrow with home rendered lard and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
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Ganker
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VANS
Mexican Hair-Restorer
Joseph Emmert
Annie
C.F. Bil
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C.H. Little
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