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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports fair weather tonight and Friday across Illinois Iowa Wisconsin with rising temperatures Friday. Northwestern areas see warmer conditions Friday, while extreme western regions experience the same trend tonight.
Republicans in Freeport move to file a full town ticket as Democrats announce their caucus nominees. Nominations due fifteen days before April election. Democrats hold primaries at New York House next Saturday afternoon.
Pittsburg reports a sudden rise in river water with the stage reaching 22 feet and climbing about seven tenths of a foot per hour. Small streams are on a rampage, flooding streets and cellars in suburbs and disrupting railroad schedules.
The Democratic state committee decided to hold the state convention in New York City on April 14 and adopted a resolution recommending that delegates to the national convention be uninstructed by the state convention.
Chicago on March 19 five indictments charging violations of banking laws and embezzlement against A. Isdelle, a private banker whose bank had been declared insolvent months earlier, were returned by the grand jury today.
The House adopted a resolution urging the president to state by what legal authority he has exercised government functions in the Panama Canal Zone since the expiration of the 58th Congress. The request was made in Washington on March 19.
Abraham H. Hummel the New York lawyer once sentenced to a year for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case was released from prison today. He had begun serving his term after the court found him guilty of conspiring in the high profile divorce matter.
The new cabinet led by Gunnar Knudsen as premier and finance minister has been definitively approved by King Haakon in Christiania.
BostonMarch 19 Governor Guild remains critically ill with little hope of recovery after a severe illness. Doctors report his condition stable but grave as Associated Press notes. The governor is under constant medical care and his aides issued no further updates.
New York March 19 refined sugar grades rose twenty cents per hundred pounds. Market notes show widespread price gains across all sugar categories with traders noting firm demand and stronger futures positioning.
Wallace Hall won the high jump at five feet while Harry McCann took second with four eight. Team standings show Davis 1211 Waldecker 1088 Redlinger 957 Long 753.
The Woodmen will hold their county convention in Freeport on April 8 to select delegates for the state convention on May 6 in East St. Louis. The annual picnic is not planned this year due to the proximity of the state gathering. The meme was to have been at Belots this year.
An OCR fragment notes Staver and Co offering shoe bargains during a clearance sale. Scant readable text references Mirrech and a date-like string 5-lodaw bw, with no clear pricing or location details. The item appears damaged but centers on a discount footwear event and a local business.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and colds urging buyers to use the genuine product in a yellow package sold by J. Mooek and Wm. BF. Jitnehkeus.
Owners of Canary birds seek guidance to improve every bird’s singing for the Slawing contest of the Canary Opeu tem. A&W clothing deals with related gear.
A fragmented notice describes new fashion items and brands like Derbies and soft hats now available at a local shop. Sparse text mentions vendors K and W and a 3-Esd bw code, with unclear product details and placement.
Auction ad for household furniture to be sold Friday March 20 from 10 am to 4 pm at 200 Broadway. Cash terms apply. Items include various household pieces.
The city jail received renovation including whitewash on walls and cages two coats of white lead paint, white enamel, painted stairs, and new ventilation via two north wall windows. Heating pipes were repainted and the patrol wagon room cleaned. Plans to add another tier of cells are discussed due to space limits, funded only by paint and whitewash.
William Ascher awarded the contract for the cement foundation of the Meyer Vinegar Company’s new building replacing the fire destroyed structure. Foundation cost about 1200 dollars. rest of building plans await finalization. Debris removal began a week ago and the site will be ready for foundation work in about a week. The article notes possible summer labor trouble as masons and bricklayers seek an eight hour day with prior pay, a demand tied to a recent international convention in Michigan.
William Harris, seven years with the Freeport police department including four years as patrol driver and three years as sergeant, resigns effective today. Henry Kellar, former Second ward alderman, is appointed to fill the vacancy. Harris plans to move to Wisconsin to run a stock farm with his brother Frank B. Marrin. He has long been a Freeport resident, born in Kongland, and previously owned a market for twenty years.
Gladys F Fair transfers to Ludwig Heiden rich a master’s deed in Dare section 11 town Woaddaine real estate transfer details indicate title action and location. Requires recording in a patent deed described as OY master’s deed within the specified section and town.
Congressman Frank O. Lowden will serve as the Decoration Day speaker this year in Sterling, delivering remarks at the observance and participating in the community ceremony.
Abraham Wel against Illinois Central centers on the condition of roundhouse windows. Witnesses for the defense testified about 20 year old box frame windows and a July 6 1907 storm described as near cyclone. Court overruled motions to strike wind testimony and to remove case from jury. trial expected to finish and go to the jury late today.
Attorneys Tiffany and Welsh for John Meaniel filed a motion to quash the indictment charging him with obtaining and disposing of dynamite to destroy property. The motion cites 22 reasons, mirrors the prior motion, and argues the charges fail to inform the defendant of the nature of the accusations and lack certainty. arguments set for Saturday.
A divorce decree is filed against Boose on grounds of cruelty. The case cites the wife's full name Mrs Maresatret Booze and lists the husband as Boose. Details on the exact court or filing date are not provided in the readable text.
Fragmented OCR reads like a telegram style dispatch about telephone dispatching across regions. Mentions Fortie past week phe cent trades between Cuidlewge and iWowa Kaher with depateteed barrele hota Gistead of Dy telewrarii. References Ethrios Ceditrat in the Mem fire with unclear details and deborted or otter fougehaes.
Public sale to be held Saturday March 21 at 10 o clock sharp at Po s arzie Van Buren Street in Breepore Alabama for the household effects of the late Elizabeth Koehler. Terms cash. William J Burditer, Executor. (Signed, Terris vash)
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