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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
1
The Associated Press notes fair weather tonight in Illinois and Wisconsin, with little change in temperature. Expect Tuesday conditions to remain similar as a high and low range steady across the region.
Congressman Payne, chair of Ways and Means, opened the tariff bill debate in the House. Session will convene at 11 oclock daily instead of noon. Senate filled vacancies and created two major committees on public expenditures and conservation of national resources.
The Whitls family received word from abductors that their kidnapped son will be returned within forty eight hours. A second letter directed how the ransom should be paid. In Akron police, a boy found at Cuyahoga Yalls last night is not Willie Whitla.
The grand jury investigation into city corruption led to indictments of Dallas C. Byers millionaire manufacturer F A Griffin cashier at Columbia National Bank John F Klein councilman Charles Stewart councilman and H L Bolger hotel proprietor in Pittsburg Pa following the recent inquiry by the Associated Press date March 22.
March 22 closing quotations for May wheat corn oats pork fard and ribs at the Chicago Board of Trade. Union Stock Yards figures show cattle hogs and calves with higher values and ranges for different classes. Also notes fur quotations and a Chicago Board of Trade report by C D Anderson.
Rock Grove township forms a committee to push an electric interurban line from Freeport toward Madison. A mass meeting at Meyers hall drew farmers and townspeople in support, with plans to meet Citizens' Commercial association and other towns. If the electric line stalls, supporters may pursue a steam road or a spur from the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul line. Rock Grove, 19 miles north of Freeport, is a major cattle center with large shipments.
LeRoy Shockey shows steady improvement after a street car accident. Misa Marie Barnist is reported improved following a brief illness.
The debate number of the High School Polaris will be issued tomorrow and distributed to subscribers Wednesday morning at the high school at 11 30 o clock.
The Ladies Aid Society of the English Lutheran Church has postponed their sewing bee and social scheduled for next Wednesday by one week due to unspecified reasons.
The Chicago University Glee Club performs at the local high school this evening in a joint musical event. Students and residents are invited to enjoy the program featuring university choir pieces and school arrangements.
A compact guide urges individuals to secure accident coverage to reduce financial impact after injuries. It stresses that accidents can occur to anyone and highlights choosing a policy with broad protections and clear terms.
The Chicago University Glee club, a top ensemble, will appear in concert at the high school auditorium this evening at 8 o'clock. The 24 member group includes three soloists a director and a string quartet. Prices are 25 cents for students and 35 cents for others, under the senior class auspices.
Two early Sunday morning robberies are reported, possibly the same incident. A railroad worker named Loveau was robbed in Illinois Central yards of a gold watch and some change. Another man, en route to work, was robbed in front of the City cemetery of his lunch pail and about six to seven dollars. Neither case filed at the police station, and reports may be confused.
A man purports to be W W Hoyd uncle seeking information on the death of Hoyd who was ground to pieces under a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train south of town months ago. The letter says the body may be moved from Freeport if identity is confirmed and alleges Hoyd has relatives near Monroe.
The Up-to-date clothier Joan S. Harpster announces new spring styles with fresh suitings arriving. Call now for choicest selections at 139 Stephenson Street.
A large crowd of teachers from Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties gathered at the Freeport High School auditorium for the annual teachers institute. Secretary Herbert Shearer spoke on agricultural teaching and rural progress, and Myrtle Renwick welcomed attendees, praising selfless service and urging dedication to guiding youth toward productive country life. Enrollments reached about 850 by noon.
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