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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
5
Describes hardwood flooring as a desirable feature for every home and notes modern manufacture makes it affordable for households. Encourages readers to begin arrangements this time of year and to talk with the advertiser for possible assistance.
Tel 7 both lines 05 Mechanic Street Tel 42.
Defense counsel for William D. Haywood requests a bill of particulars to force the state to disclose how it intends to link Haywood to the Stuenenberg murder. The motion, argued in Boise, Idaho, on May 6, aims to reveal evidence prior to trial, and the state’s attorney opposes the request.
The west bound Santa Fe passenger train No. 1 derailed this morning at Nerborne Missouri fifty five miles northeast of Kansas City. The engine and three cars including the chair car left the tracks. Ten people were injured severely needing doctors while twelve were bruised. A stove in the first coach started a fire burning two coaches. A relief train with physicians departed from Kansas City to the scene.
Theodore Nemeyer, a Chicago stockholder, filed a circuit court bill challenging the contract between the Chicago New York Electric Air Line and the cooperative construction of the company. He seeks to compel return of allegedly illegally received stock and an accounting of the railroad officials' acts.
New York May 6 announcement says English actress Ellen Terry wed her leading man James Carew in Pittsburg on March 22. Carew is listed as 665 years old and Terry is 59. this is her third marriage and described as a love match.
A Wilkes-Barre jury found eleven Italians guilty on the charge of blowing up the home of a fellow Italian who refused to pay protection money to the Black Hand society. Sentencing was deferred.
Associated Press reports Dr John Watson known as Ian McLaren died in Mt Pleasant Iowa from blood poisoning caused by tonsillitis. He fell ill April 25 and died May 6, in Mt Pleasant.
The Freeport Woman's club met Saturday afternoon and elected Mrs J F Gregory president. An active worker with many movements, she expressed surprise at the outcome. Delegates were chosen for a federation meeting.
The Freeport Woman's Club announces new officers and delegates for the annual convention in Bloomington. President Mrs Gregory aims to expand the 150 member group and advance city beautification with strong leadership and active committees.
The closing quotations show July wheat at 3 1 3 3, July corn 4 9 7, July oats 4 3, and July pork 16.28. Union Stock Yards data list cattle at 73 000 head, hogs 12 000, and sheep 20 000 with varied price ranges for beeves and steers, hogs, and lean stock. market movement described as steady to mixed. The Daily Journal offers city delivery at 10 cents per week.
The Freeport Woman's Club benefits from Mrs Gregory's tactful approach and persistence in requesting replacements for waste paper boxes. Past president Mrs Towslee will assist, and with officers and members, the club is set for a prosperous year.
Lucile Gillogly daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Gillogly was run over by A S Held’s car on South Galena avenue near Botdorf blacksmith shop around 1 pm Roy Held and William Ellis were aboard the five mph vehicle. The child suffered a star shaped cut over the left eye knocked out several front teeth and a bruised right shoulder. Doctors say injuries are serious but not life threatening.
Quincy Jones of Freeport High School earned third place in the Beloit oratorical contest held Saturday evening after the track meet. His topic was Thurston's Isle of Cuba. Southey of Lake Geneva won first speaking Centralization in the United States. Sharity of Beloit took second with The Vindication of Robert Emmett. Freeport did not send a track meet delegation.
The Water company employs twelve men, the largest single crew in three years, to lay mains on Center Street. They are placing a hydrant now and expect completion of the major work by June 1.
A Phunk Missouri merchant G W Cloyd recounts a four year old marrow escape after a jamison plant caused a wound in his arm. He credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve, purchased at Joseph Emmert's druggist, with curing the injury and restoring health.
The Freeport Iron and Metal Co under the new management of Warnar sawsky and Silverman announces the purchase of M. and M. Lyon’s junk business at Galena and Adams streets. They will continue operations and guarantee the highest market price for junk. Call Bell 741 or News 371 for collection.
The council will likely confirm Menrs Silk tonight as chief, following mayoral selection to raise the Freeport police department's standing and end internal strife. Silk brings experience aimed at improving efficiency and reducing petty conflict within the force.
In Freeport the administration seeks to end a hidden power structure by placing Silk in charge. Silk has served as patrolman, deputy sheriff and assistant chief, earning praise for tracking criminals including a noted counterfeit operator Bates. Born at Mt. Carroll on April 16, his career spans sales and law enforcement before rising to chief. he lives with his mother at 2 Walnut Street and attends St. Marys Church.
Special from Mondovi notes Myre Jno Silverson helped deliver four foals. A friend of Hollistar's Rocky Mountain Yea, the report mentions 35 cents and Tenor Tablets and lists Joseph Emmert among names in the dispatch.
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