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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Illinois forecasts frost tonight with increasing clouds and a slowly rising temperature on Sunday. Iowa expects warmer conditions in the west with frost tonight and Sunday increasing cloudiness and warmth. Wisconsin anticipates frost tonight with rising temperatures Sunday and a likely continuing warming trend.
An east bound Burlington train near Butte Montana was dynamited about a mile west of the city. The blast derailed the first engine and sent the second crashing into a bank. Engineer I R Bussey died and two other trainmen were badly hurt amid suspicions a vagrant seeking revenge orchestrated the act.
Battle Creek, May 2 A liquor salesman Joseph B. Blunt angered by his wife's divorce action broke into her parents home and killed Mrs. Blunt's father Homer S. Jones and mother. Blunt then surrendered to police.
Three more bodies were pulled from the ruins of the Chicago Reduction company plant, bringing total to four. Five men remain missing after last night’s fire caused by a naphtha explosion.
In Rome on May 2, Prince de Sagan renounces Catholicism after the church refused to annul Mme Gould's first marriage, enabling him to wed Mime Gould.
Associated Press reports in Denver that Mrs Nellie Kunlicks was dragged into a box car and assaulted by a Black man in Globeville on May 2. Authorities fear a lynching if the suspect is captured, prompting calls for calm and swift action by officials.
The Associated Press reports on May 2 that fifteen thousand woodworkers in Hog land and six thousand in Scotland were locked out over wage-cut concerns. The action threatens over a quarter million workers with job loss or reduced pay across the industry.
Grand Rapids May 2 13 year old William Haverkanp died after being struck on the head by a pop bottle during a ball game yesterday Police report Edward Parks under arrest charged with throwing the bottle Authorities described the incident as a fatal accident in the crowd near the field
Sixty thousand Roman Catholic laymen marched in New York in a procession that climaxed and formally ended the week long centennial celebration of the founding of the Roman Catholic diocese of New York.
The first squadron of the Atlantic fleet arrived at S245 from Monterey on May 2. Thousands of spectators lined the shore to greet the ships as they pulled in, marking a notable naval visit to Santa Cruz.
Lincoln Neb May 2 Heavy frost is reported throughout southern Nebraska orchards and orchards sustained heavy damage wardens report damage across the region from a cold outbreak damaging crops and fruit trees authorities warn of ongoing conditions and potential losses for farmers and communities relying on harvests.
Ten young ladies and gentlemen are today taking the treauchets examination at the offices of Superintendent Grove.
Freeport audience gathered at Grand Opera House to see Charles Hanford’s Antony and Cleopatra with Miss Alice Wilson as Cleopatra. The event celebrated Freeport Shakespeare Society’s twentieth anniversary with tributes, gifts, and glowing reviews of Wilson’s performance and Hanford’s staging.
Los Angeles, May 2. After an unbroken sleep of eighty five days, Mrs. Bulah Hawkins, patient at the county hospital, awakened early today and asked for a drink of milk. She was unable to stand but had full control of all her faculties though still weak.
A statement attributed to Mrs. Grover Cleveland says Mr. Cleveland has suffered no setback in his recovery and that reports of a deterioration in his condition are unfounded.
Five men robbed the Partners Bank of Tryon Oklahoma firing at citizens as they destroyed the safe with seven charges of dynamite and escaped after a running gun battle with inhabitants in the town.
The Senate, on a point of order by Senator Culberson, struck down the committee amendment to the diplomatic and consular bill. The measure would have appropriated 400 040 for an embassy at Paris.
Telegraph dispatch from Rio Janeiro on May 2 says a revolutionary outbreak began in Peru, reportedly starting at the town of Chosiea near Lima on the west coast. The report highlights unrest and early movement among rebel factions.
Hundreds of prominent New York business and religious leaders attended the funeral today for Dr. Dix. The service was held at Trinity Church and covered by the press from May 2.
Sunday dinner special features celery pickles hive s chicken fricass and sides with grav y hot biscuit leg of veal white dressite mashed potatoes in cream sugar corn lettuce tea cream assorted cake apple lemon coconut pie included dinner from 11 to 2.
Billig's Restaurant announces an excellent Sunday dinner menu. The ad mentions leasing or storing services and includes a contact phone number 593. Details about tenants or storage offerings are noted alongside the meal promotion.
The board of education held its regular meeting and retained Supt. 8. E. Raines. The session covered election reports, salaries for seventh grade teachers, and committee recommendations on commencement, buildings, fire safety, and laboratory equipment.
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