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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
1
Partly cloudy conditions prevail across Illinois with a chance of colder temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Iowa looks for partly cloudy skies with possible snow west tonight or Wednesday, and a warmer trend in the west on Wednesday. Wisconsin expects generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with slight cooling in the east.
The Call reports that the attempt to assassinate Durham W. Stevens, adviser to the Korean council of state, was driven by a conspiracy inspired by a Korean righteous army manifesto urging Koreans to wage a holy war to exterminate the Japanese. The manifesto arrived on the same ship as Stevens.
Three persons were fatally injured and seventeen others were more or less hurt in a collision between the Blue Grass special and a southbound freight on the Queen and Crescent Railroad near Burgin. The injured were brought to Lexington. The freight reportedly ran without orders due to the night operator being laid off.
It was reported today that the American Tobacco company and the Society Equity at Winchester Kentucky reached an agreement. The deal includes nearly 14 million dollars and the purchase of the entire crops of 1906 and 1907 by one side and no planting of the crops for 1908 by the other.
Washington reports the cabinet decided to accept China’s invitation for the battleship fleet to visit a Chinese port on its return voyage from the Pacific coast. The decision also stated that no further invitations for the fleet will be accepted.
Theodore Farber, respected Loran township farmer, collapsed and died at noon in his barn while his wife was present. Believed heart disease caused death. he was 60, born February 29, 1845 in Germany. Survived by wife and five children. Coroner notified. inquest ordered with Deputy Coroner Baumgartner to preside.
The late William Vierdag who died Sunday morning was buried this morning at nine o'clock from the home of his stepson H Diddens at 61 American Street Rev A Borgenan of the German M E church officiated and interment was at the German M E cemetery near Pearl City Pallbearers were Adolph Zimmerman John Diethart Simon Daniels Hl Zanoni Jacob Bonn and William Shade
A warning for a severe cold that may turn to pneumonia overnight and can be cured quickly by Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy is advertised as genuine in a yellow package. Sold by H. J. Moogk and J. FL Jungkunz in the local area.
An ad note announces a clearance of 600 pairs of ladies shoes at a silent price near zero cents per pair. Shoppers are guided to view the air east show window, with reference to Wi. OO, WRIGHE & c. a-Adtt.
Alb Stephenson county teachers attend the county institute in the High school assembly room, with 246 to 256 teachers present. Miss Davis leads music as Dr Rigdon and Dr O Shea address topics on teaching grammar, conduct and character, attention, and the child’s will, stressing clear sentence structure and measured, continuous focus.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company approves a full reinsurance with German American, ending costly operations. Former secretary John Hinderks, once with German of Freeport, aided by D P Rudy, led the leadership shift. The move aims to liquidate stock and salvage value after heavy losses, with 1907 figures showing high loss and expense ratios.
Mrs. J B White of Bushborn Pa praises Dr Wings New Discovery as a reliable remedy for lung trouble. She credits it with quickly loosening a cough and curing lung disease even when hopeless. The product treats coughs colds influenza bronchitis hoarseness and is sold with a guarantee at Joseph Miamert’s drug store with a free trial bottle.
Announcement lists opening days Wednesday Thursday and March 23 26 and 7 EMV BOES at 16 Stephenson Street offering footwear including a girl pair of el.55 and a kid double sare shoes. Wachlin and Preiter's located at 4 Ludir.
On Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27, a display of Spring Millinery will be shown inviting all bodies to attend. A fine line of Gage hats will be featured.
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