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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
5
Hardwood floors are praised as desirable and affordable for households. The notice urges readers to discuss flooring options with the advertiser to arrange a modern upgrade for a comfortable attractive home.
The grand jury opened an investigation into charges against former Chicago Chief of Police John M. Collins in relation to the recent municipal election. Subpoenas were issued for thirty six police officers to appear before the grand jury.
A large German steamer runs aground on the Goodwin sands near Deal. Tugs and lifeboats race to assist as a heavy gale drives the ship, which remains unidentified and fast aground. rescue chances are uncertain amid mounting seas.
Passengers on the Chicago and North Western were placed in danger when an obstruction was laid on the track. An extra freight train struck the obstruction, saving the heavily loaded passenger train traveling from Milwaukee and Racine to Chicago. The locomotive left the rails but no injuries are reported.
Charles H. Thornton former note teller and William W. Baker former bookkeeper of the Hamilton National Bank pleaded guilty to embezzling $10,000. Both were sentenced to five years in prison.
Abraham Ruef asked Judge Dunne on May 2 to move his trial from San Francisco County claiming inability to secure a fair proceeding in the city.
The council of empire in St. Petersburg unanimously adopted the recruiting bill and the three million dollar famine relief appropriation passed by the lower house on April 30.
Eleven bodies have been recovered from the Whipple mine after a gas explosion late yesterday in West Virginia. Authorities believe the fatalities may be complete.
Closing quotations include July wheat 4 3 4. July corn 49 74 50. July oats 42 7 43. July pork 15.96. ribs 15 82. lard 8.75 8.77. Cattle 6,500 steady. beef 4.25 to 4.60. cows 1.80 to 5.30. hogs 21,000 easy. mixed butchers 5.20 to 5.63. stockers 2.90 to 5.15. sheep 12,000 steady 4.40 to 6.80.
The Freeport Iron and Metal Co under War sowsky and Silverman has purchased the junk business of M. and M. Lyon at Galena and Adams streets. They will operate as before and guarantee top market prices for junk. Call via Bell 741 or New Phone 371 for wagon pickup.
Prof. Shailer Mathews of the University of Chicago spoke at a Baptist church gathering in Freeport urging church led public opinion to tackle labor and capital issues. He condemned child labor, urged protection for women, and pressed for church involvement in reforms through organized men’s clubs and a new brotherhood initiative.
New fixtures arrive for the Brewster House sample room and are being unloaded today. They differ from current town fixtures and Mr Tinsley has shown good taste in his selection.
Walter H. Brubaker transfers parcel in part section 7, Silver Creek township to Mary F. Barber, for a sum of $1,500 as stated in the deed or legal notice.
Oriental rug importers Mooradian Bros present a new collection at KF A Read's. Direct imports, never exhibited before, with 25 percent discount on all purchases. Rugs come in all sizes, prices from $2.50 up. Public invited to inspect the collection.
Dodgeville branch of the Illinois Central train No. 232 struck a landslide from rains near a sharp curve just beyond Dodgeville. Engineer William Smith could not stop in time. the engine passed the short bridge as rocks and dirt damaged the baggage car and passenger coach. Conductor James Ryan said he hopes for no repeat.
Local Illinois Central officials announce May 35 changes to Sunday train times across Freeport Amboy Dodgeville and Madison districts. Notable shifts include Freeport No 3 8 10 a m arrival 11 25 a m and Dodgeville No 23 7 20 a m 9 25 a m. Amboy No 183 6 95 p m Clinton arrival midnight. Madison No 305 9 20 a m arrival.
Late yesterday afternoon the Empire theatre lease, held by Henry Mel choir, was sold to Samuel Frank of Chicago who will run a Nickleodeon. He plans a three-show daily schedule with rotating pictures three times a week and a five cent admission. Opening is aimed for next Sunday evening with licensing secured.
An advertisement from New York describes an immense line of smart pewter ceiling styles in scarce war Heather brown shades at Summers Millinery Store located at 108 Stephens Street.
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