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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
1
Chicago reports rain tonight with colder temperatures as a line moves east. Wisconsin and Iowa forecasts warn of rain or snow tonight and Thursday with colder air moving in from the west. Eastern areas may see accumulating moisture, with a mix of precipitation possible in the south.
Sharon Pennsylvania reports say police identify a man as James Boyle a Sharon plumber and his wife as a female suspect in the Whitla kidnapping. Willie Whitla and relatives head to Cleveland with hopes for leads as officials claim they target the right people and expect developments this afternoon.
In Springfield HL on March 24 the forty-ninth joint ballot for United States senator shows Hopkins 75 Foss 17 Shurtleff 18 Stringer 23 Alschuler 41 Mason 33 McKinley 2 Sherman 2 Lowden Calhoun Gorman Wilson De Wolf J Hamilton Lewis William McSurely one each. The fiftieth ballot had few changes and the fifty first through fifty third votes remained largely the same with Shurtleff backing Governor Deneen on the last vote, the first for the latter since the contest began.
A severe sleet and wind storm grips the Rocky Mountain region with Denver telegraph lines down. Reports say a tornado struck Brewster Kansas. Across Kansas a furious sleet rain and snow storm prevails in the northwest. A Rock Island freight train near Edson was derailed with nine cars blown from the tracks.
In Scranton Pa at a brief miners convention session a delegate spoke and a resolution urged a less radical approach to demands in the new coal operator agreement. The crowd applauded and it is expected a policy will be decided before adjournment today.
New York on March 24 reports Anna A Mangano a school teacher was shot and killed by her father as she went to school. Family members allege the motive was revenge for leaving his house after alleged cruel treatment.
The bodies of Mrs Amos Miller and her two children were found in the river in Simsbury Connecticut this morning. The children were tied together. Authorities believe the woman drowned them and herself while mentally unsettled.
On the steamship Hamburg the Roosevelt party is reported well by wireless, with pleasant weather and a smooth sea though a cold wind. The March 24 telegraph notes all members of the party are in good health.
Misa Winneford Bailey and Al fred Rech of Lena wed in Freeport this afternoon officiated by Magistrate Bentley.
A compact notice for B. B. Dye Works promises thorough cleaning services. The slogan emphasizes cleaning even heavily soiled items, suggesting durable, full service wash and restoration capabilities.
Verne A. McGilvray, freed on parole after a December 1907 Freeport charge for passing a worthless Pekin check, faces re-arrest on forgery. The warden’s parole release reached State’s Attorney Reardon and Sheriff Norris, with Bloomington funeral attendance cited as a parole factor. McGilvray, also known as J Y McCreary, previously forged small checks with Pekin businessmen and shifted custody amid court battles before transfer to Joliet prison. Tazewell county may arrest him once his Freeport sentence ends.
Mrs D S Rohrer of 186 Carroll Street, ill for several months, is very low and death is momentarily expected. A pioneer of Freeport, her many friends will be alarmed by the condition drawing near.
A dated 23 March 1909 states that after this day the signer will not be responsible for any bill contracted in the name of G A Froning. The brief notice identifies the individual's intent to dissociate from further obligations.
A petition to improve a portion of Southalens avenue and Broadway has been filed with the county clerk. The estimated total cost is 43 one hundred eighty eight dollars, itemized for excavation paving with brick cement curb and gutter cement sidewalk approach relaid trees removed lampholes and manholes raised and inspection. The plan proposes brick paving with No 1 vitrified paving brick and cement of Universal Portland cement quality.
Manager Flannery secures a March 3 bout at the opera house between Frank Irelinger of Australia and Charles Posts the Original Butcher Boy for the world title at 163 pounds. Both wrestlers are long regarded as strong and tricky. the match is expected to be fast and exciting from start to finish. Further details will be announced before the event.
The Bulletin recalls Tuesday's article referencing Mr Rawleigh's stance on union labor. It notes that during the printers annual smoker at Trades and Labor hall on January 12 he was invited and addressed the gathering. He received courtesy and expressed friendship with the craft.
Mrs. Mary J Gray of Aurora and Daniel W Tyrrel of DeKalb were married last evening at the home of Mr Powell on South Galena avenue. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. C W McCaskill pastor of the First M E church.
Rudolph Roth of Yellow Creek brewery reported a bay driving horse valued at 200 dollars stolen from his barn around 10:30 p.m. The thief blanketed the horse, took a halter and bridle, and rode off toward Rockford, seen at 11 p.m. Sheriff Milner and Roth pursued, with Rockford and sheriff offices alerted. no trace by noon.
The Y P A of First English Lutheran at 178 Jefferson Street elected officers last evening. Harry Boeke was chosen president with Frank Fortner as vice president, George Law treasurer, and Rollie Coomber reporter.
The Very Latest in spring styles. New and nabby suiting just received. Call now and get the choicest. John S. Harpster, The Up-to-date clothier, 319 Stephenson Street.
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