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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

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Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Weather Outlook Tonight Through Thursday

The Associated Press reports fair weather in Illinois tonight with warmer temperatures in the north and central regions. Thursday will bring increasing cloudiness and cooler conditions, with a possibility of showers in Wisconsin and colder conditions by afternoon or night. Iowa also expects warmer weather tonight, followed by increasing clouds and a drop in temperature on Thursday.

Chicago Illinois Iowa Wisconsin

Delegates Squabble at Tennessee Republican Convention

In Nashville authorities faced a stormy GOP gathering as Evans and Brownlow factions clashed. Police restored order after fistfights while Brownlow Oliver delegates backed Taft, Hughes, Fairbanks, Cannon and Foraker with no firm presidential endorsement. Evans group formed a credential committee and adjourned to tomorrow.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Chicago Evans Brownlow Brownlow-Oliver Wing Taft Hughes Fairbanks Cannon Foraker Hvans

Sullivan Controls Democratic State Committee Endorses Bryan

In Chicago on March 25 the Democratic state central committee endorsed Bryan for the presidency and set Springfield as the date for the state convention on April 23 while Roger Sullivan allies held control. Indianapolis, March 25 reports Indiana Democrats began two days of platform, ticket, and delegate selection likely to favor Bryan. Grand Forks, March 25 notes North Dakota Democrats met to nominate delegates to the national convention.

Associated Press Chicago Democratic State Central Committee Bryan Springfield Friends Roger Sullivan Indianapolis Ind Grand Forks N. D

Wilfley Held Guiltless on Motives

Washington March 25 The special house committee assessing charges against Lebbeus L Wilfley judge of the United States court for China reported that the charges were not based on facts sufficient for impeachment but found him guilty of high handedness harshness and serious mistakes in conduct of his court

Associated Press Washington Special House Lebbeus L. Wilfley United States Court For China Committee On Judiciary Wilfley

Hill Persona Non Grata in German View

Washington reports the German government refused to receive Dr David Jayne Hill as American ambassador to succeed Charlemagne Power. Hill is U S minister to the league and former assistant secretary of state under Secretary Hay. The German objection is personal to Emperor William tied to Prince His visit to America years ago.

Associated Press Washington David Jayne Hill Charlemagne Power Hill Llague Hay Emperor William America Prince Ifears

Iowa coal miners reject wage scale conference resolutions

Des Moines reports that miners efforts to halt work in Iowa mines pending April suspensions were presented as resolutions to the joint conference of miners and operators but were flatly turned down by the operators, signaling no immediate agreement.

Des Moines Iowa Joint Conference of Duiners

Emperor William Arrives in Venice for Welcome

Emperor William of Germany arrives in Venice from Berlin as King Victor Emmanuel and the Venetian people extend a welcome. The March 24 event marks a formal greeting amid ongoing relations between Germany and Italy.

Venice Emperor Williamn Germany Berlin Victor Emmanuel

Mine Brunswick Returns For Week At 80 Chicago St

Mine Brunswick, at the request of friends, will return Monday, March 25, at 2 o clock and remain one week more at 80 Chicago Street Beihai BW.

Brunswick Friends Chicago St Beihai

Freeport Railroad Official Dies Suddenly During Inspection Trip

A. W. Bellows, Freeport division supervisor of bridges and buildings, collapsed and died at Wenona while on an inspection trip from Cherokee. He had recently transferred to the Freeport division. death suspected from heart trouble. Surviving family includes his widow and six children.

A. W. Bellows Freeport Ilinois Central Venona Bellows Dailey Flanagan Sheehan la Salle Wenona Marshall County Cherokee Mr. Bellows Michael Schneider Ess Fempire Street St. Francis Hospital Seth Schneider Barbara Schneider Fred Aoller Preeport

Star Course Ends at Y M C A with strong turnout

The Star course finale at the Freeport Y M C A drew strong audience praise for Dr S ob Krebs versatile show. He delivered a violin solo and a dynamic mix of oration song and humor as the course concludes and plans for next season are confirmed with many season ticket buyers.

Assessment Rules Filed By City Commissioners

The assessment rules have been filed by the commissioners who were appointed to make the assessment for the paving of alleys between Dundas Avenue and Payhoge Street and between Spring and Glen Lena Streets.

Woo Doundas Avenue Spring Gialena

To Become Citizens Applicants Named in Freeport Area

Anna Sstubbe of Freeport An nater Herk of Adeline township John Spless of Freeport and Peter M Ennenga of German Valley have applied for citizenship papers.

Anna Sstubbe Freeport Annater Herk Adeline Township John Spless Peter M. Ennenga German Valley

Delegates to Convention Leave for State Meet

Stephenson county delegates to the Republican state convention left during the day to attend the convention tomorrow at Springfield.

Stephenson County Springfield

Will Ask New Trial In Goodrich Case And McDaniel Trial Venues

The Goodrich et al v Chicago Growe Western Ry case will seek a new trial in circuit court tomorrow after a jury awarded plaintiffs the full amount. A fifty‑person Stephenson county panel is drawn for the McDaniel criminal case set for Monday at 1:30 pm, with 28 witnesses for the people and many for the defense. Venues list Freeport, West Point, Silver Creek, Rock Run, Waddams, Oneco, Harlem, Loran, Ikent, Dakota, Erin, Florence, Buckeye, Ridott, and Ikent. names include Root Prender Hoffman Waseher Haas Place Eaton Bier Dollemeyver Backus Daniels Dawson Sward Boedecker Goodwin Meyers Leiby Clay Bogenrief Miller Inman Seimens Mahaney Sherbondy Belknap McCool Kostenbader Reifsnyder Wagener Ditzler Luettman Doyle Prasse Chambers Bacon Heeren Marean Boyer and others. Judge Farrand denied a new trial for Pres Howland after a robbery conviction and penitentiary sentence.

W. H. Goodrich Chicago Growe Western Ry Stephenson County McDaniel Freeport William Root Jacob Prender George Hoffman Charles Waseher Emil Haas John Place George W. Eaton Otto Bier Theodore J. Dollemeyver Stephen Backus John Daniels Fred Dawson Hmit F. Sward Fred Boedecker, Jr Frank M. Goodwin Harry Meyers West Point G.S. Meyers Charles Leiby Kerlin Clay Harry Bogenrief Oscar Miller A. O. Inman Frank Seimens Silver Creek Jacob Mapes Rock Run John Riunte August Meinert Andrew Haas Charles Becker Waddams Samuel Stabenow J. N. Hardel Cyrus Waite William J. Phillips Oneco E. D. Mahaney Wallace Sherbondy Forrest C. Belknap Mmanuel McCool Harlem—E. Kostenbader James Reifsnyder W. H. Wagener Loran Charles F. Ditzler Fred Luettman Ikent Barton Doyle A. Prasse Dakota Floyd Chambers Erin L. C. Bacon Florence—Tuike Heeren William Marean Ridott William Boyer

In Service 44 Years Illinois Central Veteran Railroader

Albert Glaw of Freeport marks forty four years of continuous service with the Illinois Central railroad. He began as a fireman on the Dunleith and Amboy division, later transferred at East Dubuque, and moved to Freeport with the new divisions. He now runs a long tenure route and is a well known local railroad man, father of Charles G. Glaw, chief clerk to Superintendent Dailey.

Albert Glaw South End Illinois Central Railroad Dunleith and Mr. Glaw Charles G. Glaw Dailey

Trainload of fruit passes through Freeport heading to Chicago

The first solid trainload of California fruit for the season moved through Freeport last evening. The 33 refrigerator cars carried 29 orange filled cars two lemon cars and one rhubarb car. Originating in Santa Monica California the train aimed for Chicago with distribution from there. It left Freeport at 6 50 p m and reached Hawthorne at 1 25 p m. The run was praised as good time for an 80 heavy train and another load was expected today with similar traffic for weeks ahead.

S. Ob. Krebs Freeport Ile Plis Tstru- Inert Staedberg Hin Giaphiedite Gua Vesched Toa Tin Seler Ottle California Santa Monica Cal Chicago Hawthorne

Health officer seeks arrest in contagious disease case

Health officer Burns issued a warrant for the arrest of William Wolf of Harris street Freeport on a charge of concealing a contagious disease. The warrant will be served once quarantine is released. This marks the first prosecution ordered by the health department amid warnings against concealing outbreaks.

Burns William Wolf Harris Street Freeport Cleer Daemini Barns Health Department

Card of thanks for condolences and assistance

The note expresses gratitude to friends and especially the Modern Woodmen for help during a recent bereavement. Signed by Mrs. and C. Boyer and Citlhuren.

Mra. &. C. Boyer and Citlhuren

President Urges Child Labor and Labor Law Reforms

The president asks Congress to act on bills prohibiting child labor nationwide, reenacting employer liability laws, and extending protections to federal employees. He urges swift action on injunctions in labor disputes and suggests tighter review of contempt decisions by alternate judges.

Combinations for Interstate Commerce Debate

The article argues for easing the interstate commerce rules to aid railroads and address uncertainties affecting carriers. It notes committee action and calls for amendments and stronger trust regulation, with ongoing debate about repercussions for labor and industry. Potential policy shifts are discussed as page 3 continues.

Ainessiae Securitves Anid Trust

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