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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
1
Chicago and Wisconsin forecast increasing cloudiness with showers possible tonight into Sunday. Warmer temperatures expected tonight in the east and central areas, followed by cooler conditions Sunday afternoon.
Washington March 21 an important conference was held at the White House. President summoned Senator Aldrich and Representatives Payne Dalzell and Hepburn to discuss the legislative program likely including measures on employer liability act injunction power Aldrich financial bill Hepburn Sherman anti trust amendment and tariff inquiry during recess conclusions kept confidential.
Helena March 21 Two jail inmates George Frank Hauser and Charles McDonald the train robbers who held up the Great Northern Overland train near Randall Montana last September and netted $40000 escaped by sawing through cell doors and bars in their cell and window.
The Eighteenth Republican congressional district convention in Danville on March 21 adopted resolutions endorsing the Republican party principles and President Roosevelt administration. They instructed Chicago convention delegates to vote for Speaker Cannon until he is nominated or withdraws from the race.
The Diamond special on the Hinds Central derailed two miles south of Springfield Illinois early today after spikes were removed from one rail. No injuries reported. Authorities investigate the rail sabotage near the city.
By the Associated Press. Carlisle Kentucky March 21 a night raider gang shot and killed Harlan Hodges a prominent independent tobacco farmer seven miles northwest of Carlisle in the early hours.
Denver March 21 Judge Whitney sentenced Giuseppe Alia, convicted of murdering Father Heinrichs, to hang during the week beginning July 12.
The Associated Press reports from Boston that Governor Guild passed a fair night and that his condition has not appreciably changed. Medical staff say his status remains stable as he undergoes treatment and observation.
New York reporters say Duke Ab ruzzi departed on the steamer Lusitania for Europe from New York on March 21. The voyage marks his return across the Atlantic aboard the Cunard liner.
The arguments for quashing the indictment against John McDanial were finished late today and the court said it would render its decision Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The court adjourned until 1 o'clock Monday morning.
M. J. McCrowan has disposed of the remaining stock and resigned as president of the Freeport Artificial Tea and Cold Storage company. The board of directors will soon meet to elect his successor.
Republicans in Freeport caucused Friday at the County club naming Ramsey Botdorf for supervisor and listing assistants Trepus and Williams. Charles W. Peight won nomination for town clerk and E. El Palmer for collector with other posts including assessor and constable. Buckeye and Florence townships also tabbed tickets, Harlem saw L. A. Brigham win collector and Thomas Rigney renominated for supervisor.
The Dubuque High School debating team defeated Freeport last night on the resolution that the federal government should have exclusive control of all railroad corporations engaged in interstate business. Dubuque’s negative argument was stronger than any previous on the topic, and Freeport’s affirmative also showed strong talent. Freeport debaters were John Brown Alfred Wagner and Carl Schoeffel.
A joint Freeport Business Men's Association and city council street railway committee met with A J Goddard at city hall to discuss plans for better street car service. Goddard showed street car books noting past losses but promised sufficient electricity after a new power plant at the owns mill and Brown's mill plant operation, aiming to improve lighting and war service.
The board will use spring vacation for building cleaning under the supervision of Dr. ake J. Burns health officer who will also oversee a thorough fumigation of the premises.
Doe Miller plans a stay in Hot Springs Arkansas for several months as part of a tornina event. he expects to remain there long term.
Having resigned my position at the Staver Shoe store and purchased the shop formerly owned by Philip Mattern under Bengston's Jewelry, I invite friends to visit. First class work guaranteed. John Pera.
Two inmates at the county farm quarrelled over time and space. George Miles stabbed Charley Peterson multiple times before Peterson seized a large vessel and struck Miles, ending the fight. Peterson severely wounded but alive, Miles in custody at Freeport jail. doctors warn poor prognosis for Peterson.
Directors of the Lancaster Mutual Fire Insurance Company met Friday afternoon to adjust the loss of M. G. Vanloh from a recent fire. They fixed his loss at 18 dollars, though Vanloh carried policies aggregating 8 thousand dollars. the difference involved property not involved in the fire.
Grace Church Sunday School will not meet tomorrow in G A R hall as announced yesterday. It is hoped the class will meet at the church next Sunday under guidance of Ustad Marebay.
Jack Wartop departs this afternoon for Chicago to join Detroit’s second squad and travels to Springs, Arkansas for the spring Cragbadty event.
Mrs. J B White of Rushboro Pa proclaims King’s New Discovery a wonder remedy for lung trouble saying it loosened a cough and cured lung disease even when hopeless. The medicine marketed by Joseph Emmert’s drug store comes with a guarantee and is available in 50c and 1.00 sizes with a trial bottle free.
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