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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports rain or snow across the north with rain in the south and cooler temperatures by Thursday. In Iowa and Wisconsin expect likely snow tonight and Thursday with slightly colder conditions tonight.
Caldwell Idaho March 18 Judge Fremont Wood today sentenced Harry Orchard who pleaded guilty to the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg to death He recommended the pardon board commute the sentence to life imprisonment believing Orchard testimony at the Haywood and Pettibone trials to be true
Des Moines March 18 The Republican state convention opened at 1 PM with Frank P Woods presiding and Attorney General H W Byers as temporary chair praising Taft and Senator Allison. Delegates were to name four delegates at large to the national convention and adopt a tariff revision platform. Reports from district successes were expected after adjournment.
Multiple death notices from Freeport area publish dates, listing Mrs Caroline Dietzelmeier of Eleroy, John J. Dicek, Thomas Darrah, Fred Sh. Aldridge, Mortimer O'Brien, and others. Details include birth, marriage, church ties, burial plans, pallbearers, and funeral times. Remains conveyed from St Francis Hospital and local homes for services at St John's, St Mary's, and Oakland Cemetery.
In St Petersburg on March 18 Lieutenant General Smirnoff was probably fatally wounded in a duel with Lieutenant General Fock. The duel arose from Smirnoff’s memorandum about the Port Arthur siege in which he questioned Fock’s courage.
The Kronprinz Wilhelm with 400 passengers arriving from Europe collided with the Crown of Castle while entering the bay. A large gash was torn in the Kronprinz Wilhelm’s stern well above the water line.
St Joseph Missouri reports Leck Allen a local prize fighter died today from injuries suffered last night in a boxing match with Fritz Gulvenberger known as Young Rhodes Also of St Joseph Clutzenborzer was arrested in connection with the case Local authorities and the boxing event are noted in the report.
A dispatch from Paris reports rising danger near Port au Prince with rumors of potential attacks on legations and consulates. Observers warn that the Haitian government may abandon its duties, heightening tensions around the capital.
Dranaists Guenther & Co advertise Heindipow Nerve Ton and Vitalizer at Galena Avenue and Gates Street. It claims to cure nervous debility restore vitality and offers a full refund if not beneficial, noting public interest and no cost to try.
Boy's favorite sloe item drops from $2.00 to $1.45 during Staver and Co’s clearing sale. Store advertises limited stock with bold discount and urging customers to hurry.
Promoters Fr C Jastram J W Benston and K A Schulz plan a major Freeport Fourth of July celebration at Taylors Park with races automobile horse and foot games a fireworks display and potential political speeches in an election year. The event aims to prevent rival town celebrations and attract large crowds. An early start will invite auto enthusiasts to participate in events and create wide advertising.
The Freeport Civic league has lined up speakers to warn against liquor, with more names to be announced before April 7 election day. Hon. J. Frank Hanley, Indiana governor, will address the Grand Opera house next Sunday afternoon in support of local option, aiming for the campaign’s biggest meeting. He has spoken across central Indiana and now heads to the northern counties, with a Rockford stop Sunday night.
Rockford March 18 Jacob Swank of Forreston state factory inspector lost his traveling grip at the Illinois Central depot last night. He had set the grip on a settee and found it gone when he turned back. The contents were his inspection credentials blanks and expense account book, vital to his work and of no use to others.
A contract has been let to Ruben dall and DLat tiv for a two story 40x60 brick garage addition to I. J. Jastrim's automobile shop on Exchange Street. The contract price is 3000 and calls for a brick structure with concrete floor unobstructed by posts or walls. The building will be modern in equipment and arrangement for use as a garage.
The elder William Brewster Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held the first in a series of entertainments yesterday afternoon at Mrs. M. R. Tiffany’s Lincoln avenue home. Decorations themed for St. Patrick’s day were on display. Guests played games, with unique prizes for high scorers, and green ice cream and wafers were served.
John Bamberger transfers lot 2 and part of lot 4 block 1 Clark's addition to William E H Rogers for 2500 dollars. Ada G Robinson transfers part of section 30 Hare Town to Mary S Byerly for 8000 dollars. Carl Staben transfers part outlet 7 Winneshiek addition to Frederick Staben for 1700 dollars.
The report describes a city council gathering where Acmour C Director spoke to attendees about a plan. The briefing focused on a proposed initiative and its implications for local services and residents.
Fragment reads as a owed account notice to a list of peers or partners. It requests callers to settle accounts and mentions Bokemeier and Lappe. The legible parts indicate a request to contact and resolve financial matters.
Household furniture sale scheduled for Friday March 20 from 10 04 a m to 4 p m at 200 Broadway cash preferred. Belod2te
A midnight blaze destroyed the M G Van Loh barn five miles northwest of German Valley. Thirteen horses and 35 cattle perished, farm machinery and grain were lost, with damage estimated at 6000 to 7000 dollars, partly insured by Lancaster Township Mutual. Neighbor Christopher Schoonhoven discovered the fire and helped attempt rescue as flames threatened the house, which was saved. The 320 acre farm around German Valley sustained heavy losses, lighting the countryside toward Freeport.
William J Jungkung encounters a peculiar ad for The Gimlet a hardware trade paper sounding like a mislabeled organ. The spoof promotes a cheap monthly magazine with absurd claims and garbled quotes, touting postpaid sales while mocking printing costs and distribution.
Fragment reads a barter style notice offering King s New Life Pills for health claims. It bulks up the price and hints at relocation of a shop or stall, with garbled names and phrases suggesting a sale or advert about products and payments.
Notice announces the sale of the late Elizabeth Koehler's household goods to be held Saturday, March 1st, in Freeport Illinois. Executor William J. Burdick directs the sale to commence at an unspecified time with cash paid on delivery.
Staver and Company runs a clearing sale with shoes offered at bargain prices. The sale closes on March 21.
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