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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
1
Chicago reports threats of colder temperatures tonight and Friday with fair skies east and south. Iowa expected fair conditions but colder, and Wisconsin to see generally fair weather with a sharp cold wave tonight.
Durham White Stevens, the diplomat shot by a Korean assailant In Whan Chang, died after an operation. Peritonitis caused his death, the operation revealed the bullet had penetrated the intestines in six places.
Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 95 7/8 cents May corn 66 7/8 May oats 84 1/8 May pork 12.90 May lard 12.00 May ribs 6.90. Union Stock Yards cattle 8,000 strong to 10 higher beeves 4.80 to 7.35 heifers 2.00 to 6.10 stockers feeders 3.10 to 5.10 hogs 18,000 up 10 to 15 mixed 5.10 to 5.46 heavy 5.15 to 5.48 rough 5.16 to 5.30 bulk sales 5.30 to 5.40 sheep 12,000 strong 4.60 to 7.00. Additional quotes from Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange via Miner & Co. list active stocks with prices, including Atchison, US Steel, N Y Central, Penn Ry, Copper, and others.
Several real estate deeds shown include Anthony Doll to Catherine Mart ing for part lot in Lena valued at 2000 dollars. Fred Busekros to C H Boniier for part section 41 in Loran at 8000. Mary A Lott to Fred Busekros for part section in Loran at 4600. Friedrich Redmer to Ruth Cook for part lot 9 block 2 in Freeport at 10400. Henry A Potthast to David Toelke for part section in Rock Ran at 10000. Conrad Telkemeier to John Telkemeier for part section 26 in Rock Ran at 10260.
A grand spring opening is announced for March 25 and 26 at the Gift Shop. The public is invited to attend this cordial event as items and displays are showcased.
The March 26 Illinois Republican convention endorsed Speaker Cannon for president, praised President Roosevelt's policy, and upheld Governor Deneen's administration. Delegates to the national convention were instructed to back Cannon, with plenty of cheers for his home and leadership. The platform backed tariff adjustment, enforcement against trusts, and protections for country districts, and the body adjourned after electing Cullom Hopkins Deneen and Busse as delegates-at-large.
In Cedar Rapids on March 26 the state convention met at 10:30 with Claude R. Porter as temporary chairman. Delegates were chosen after spirited caucuses where Bryan supporters held the majority, and the next state convention site was moved from Sioux City to Des Moines.
The Indiana Democratic convention seated the Seventh district delegates, adopted a platform urging tariff revision for revenue only, and instructed delegates to back Bryan for president and John W. Kern for vice president at the national convention.
The eastern United States first Republican state convention met in Providence today to elect delegates to the Chicago national convention. Delegates at large were not instructed on presidential candidate support.
Fire started in unknown manner on the upper northwest corner of the Leland hotel and, driven by strong winds, engulfed the building. Delegates at the Republican state convention in the Armory were in session but all were accounted for, with no deaths reported. Loss estimated at seventy thousand dollars from fire and water damage.
Washington February 26. Senator Borrows today toade objection to the swearing of Senator Brece Suaich of Maryland. The grounds stated that Smiths erection was not in accord with the form prescribed by the constitution.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Penrose in very ill condition with grave doubts about recovery, causing seat alarm and prompting concern among colleagues and constituents as of March 2.
The town board will hold a meeting tomorrow evening. Officials urge residents to attend and share input on local matters and upcoming agendas.
Chief Silk received a telegram from Chicago chief of detectives O'Brien stating J. F. Bowers, wanted in Freeport for jumping a Senate hotel board bill, has been apprehended and will be turned over to Freeport officers. Bowers, claiming to be a traveling salesman, registered at the Senate about three weeks ago, stayed two weeks, ran a $45 board bill, and disappeared until Chicago officers located him yesterday.
Miss Iva Swingley daughter of Dr B F Swingley will depart Freeport Saturday for New York and sail March 31 with Mrs W S Caldwell for a tour of Italy Greece and other European countries. The trip which is for travel only will broaden her views and enhance her musical accomplishments. Friends wish a safe journey and enjoyable visit across the ocean. They will be away most of the summer.
Epworth League at Embury Church plans a large, profitable session Sunday at 6 with Rev. H. G. Moore from First Presbyterian delivering a stirring address on the local option question. A special musical program is arranged and attendance is expected strong. The meeting runs from 6 to 7 to avoid conflicting with Mrs. Leonora Lake at 7:30.
A joyful Sunday school gathering took place Tuesday afternoon at the Settlement home. At 2 o'clock the children arrived by written invitation, enjoyed an hour of games, and then a fine musical and literary program led by Miss Courtney, Miss Story, the Rideouts, Miss Rena Johnson, Miss Harker, and Frank Read. Refreshments were served by the American Beauty club.
A rally organized by the young people's societies of Oak Street and Salem Evangelical churches will be held at Salem Church next Sunday evening. A similar meeting recently drew a large crowd and was a marked success. An excellent program is planned with a large chorus choir and an orchestra performing several selections. Service begins at 7:50. Everyone is invited.
Dr Willett will give his final lecture tomorrow evening at eight oclock at the Masonic temple. The topic is The First Century of Christian History and promises a detailed survey of early church events.
The Diermania society held a well attended social with card tables awarding prizes to Mrs W Burns Mrs Fred Wen the Mrs Charles Billerbeek Fred Wenthe John Hloebel and J Marvil. The youth filled the large dance hall and danced late. Bridayv Nisgtt club plans a card party Friday at the Cibobe tall. Freepore camp Royal Neishbors host a card party at Wool tall with public invitation.
The boys from the settlement home will have a bird hunting outing in the woods tomorrow. Miss Clark, Bird club teacher, will chap erop the party. Boys should meet at Y:80 and bring lunch. All boys are invited.
At the request of friends Brunswick will return Monday March 23 at 2 p m and remain one week at 30 Chicago Street. Any aw.
Alfred C. Fimrich, appointed by Mayor Dittmar, filed the assessment roll for the alley between Galena and Spring streets from Walnut to Liberty. Total cost $7,470 for brick paving and curbing with frontage taxes around $2 per foot, payable in ten installments. list of owners and amounts attached. City of Freeport and Conrad Phe Crater filed a second report for the alley between Douglas Ave and Exchange Streets with similar totals and frontage figures.
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