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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
5
In a letter from the diamond importing house HouListen & BARRE of Freeport Illinois the firm urges customers to act now as diamond prices continue to rise. They warn dealers not to discount old stock unless profitable and advise buyers to purchase immediately before further advances.
Geo W Perkins former vice president of the New York Life Insurance Company was arrested on a grand larceny in the first degree warrant. Justice Greenbaum granted a writ of habeas corpus directing his production before the court and postponed action until Friday next. The move shifts the case from a magistrate to the supreme court.
In a prolonged Coffman divorce trial the circuit court jury failed to agree after eighteen hours of deliberation with ballots split nearly evenly between Mr Coffman and Mrs Coffman. Judge Farrand discharged the jury at noon, noting no settlement was possible. Attorneys signaled potential retrial and discussed alimony while Mrs Coffman anticipated returning to the farm in Ogle County.
Chicago closing board quotes show May wheat at 76 7/47, May corn at 41 cents, May oats at 80 34, May pork at 16.45, May lard at 8.47, May ribs at 8.77. Union stock yards totals list cattle 18,000 steady with beeves 4.00 to 4.25, cows heifers 1.65 to 5.00, stockers feeders 2.75 to 4.85, hops 26,000 steady, mixed butchers 6.25 to 6.42, good heavy 6.35 to 6.40, rough heavy 1.25 to 6.80, light 6.25 to 6.45, sheep 20,000 weak to 10 lower 3.75 to 6.10.
An advertisement claims Hollis ter’s Rocky Mountain Tea cures liver disorders and neutralizes offensive breath. Priced at 385 cents for tea or tablets, offered by Joseph Emmert.
A gathering of Republicans and interested supporters will meet tomorrow evening at the County club rooms to plan an active campaign for the Republican ticket. The group notes the Democrats hold the town majority but sees a favorable moment to increase efforts and win backing for their candidates.
Springfield March 28 petitions filed for United States Senate by Senator Cullom and former Governor Yates to place their names on Illinois primary ballots.
Chicago March 28 special weather notes indicate partly cloudy conditions across Illinois. The sun rose at 6 49 a m and set at 6 22 p m. The Epworth League of the First NM Church will host a supper in church parlors on Wednesday evening April 4.
The writer cannot attend Friday night socials for a short period due to sickness but has arranged for them to continue under the supervision of F B Harris. Frep R Dawson.
A family album by Aunt Jershua Dowd features many photos, some dating back about sixty years, preserving older memories and moments.
Fragmentary OCR reads a street address 168 Stephenson St and mentions a suburb layout. No clear event, names, or organization present to form a complete news item.
Washington March 27 Special Senator Knox spoke on the railroad rate bill arguing that legislative power fixes tolls while administration applies rules. He cited Supreme Court rulings that the Interstate Commerce Commission can review deviations but cannot enforce orders, urging a short law to curb power concentrations and reforms via broader general terms.
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