07 May 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
1
City of Mexico May 7 Diplomatic ties remain intact though reports claim Mexico severed relations with Guatemala over General Lima extradition. Guatemala refuses to surrender the officer, citing no treaty rights, while officials in Washington expect possible tensions and invasions, but not necessarily war.
Mexico City May 7 The Foreign Minister said no cabinet meetings are planned to discuss Mexico's extradition request for General Tia and Colonel Tone. A proposal before the Cabrera government awaits outcome, with no action expected unless an extraordinary event occurs. Mexico seeks peace with the world and will pursue all proper means to resolve the issue. President Juarez has been linked with Roosevelt as a peacemaker in Central American affairs, and sincerity of these feelings will be demonstrated to the world.
Henry WH bwing aged 65 is dead at Cena Kentucky. A local obit notes he was a close friend of a longshoremen strike affecting New York harbor. The report mentions Atlantic liners and a disputed pay raise around 33 percent amid labor tensions.
Ian MacLaren a pen name of Dr John Watson, clergyman and author, died in Burlington on May 7 from blood poisoning after tonsillitis. He was touring as a lecturer. his wife found him dead after stepping from the room for a few minutes. His famed work Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush appeared in 1894.
Washington May 7 President Roosevelt opened the National Scheutsenbund at Charleston by pressing a button at the White House that electrically fired three shots at a Charleston target. He reportedly scored 60 of 7 and heard each shot via telephone link to Scheutsenbund.
Officials of the National Bank of Commerce say a box containing 8000 dollars was stolen from a teller’s cage in Kansas City last week and believe the theft was committed by someone from the bank rather than an outsider.
Louisville May 7 The Kentucky Derby was won by Fink Star with Seat second and Ovelando third. Thine finished in 2 12 3 5.
United States operates 85 507 rural mail delivery routes. No streetcars run in San Francisco due to a strike. Telephone operators strike. Russian socialists expelled from Denmark move to Sweden seeking a convention. Governor Hughes of New York backs Page child labor bill. British Columbia miners sign new wage schedule. strikers return to work. Fire destroys Tyszowiec in Polish Russia. 3000 homeless. New York printing plant fire at 站 Canal Street causes damages estimated at 127000. Plovidy house of representatives fails to endorse Bryn for president. Announcement delays on birth as May 20 passes. Augustine Castelo de Romero Rubio, father of Mrs Diag, dies in Mexico City of pneumonia. Secretary of War Baffwell to address Milwaukee merchants June 10. Dams planned for peace conference remain fake. Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers holds convention at Toledo, Ohio.
The passage depicts a woman of extraordinary dress and restless activity as crowds surge around her. Observers note she speaks rapidly about Wel Hugton's victory while the city outside appears busy and hurried, contrasting with moments of solitude in her rooms.
Banks of Menge show a record year with $11,000,000,000 in business for 1906. The figure exceeds 1905 by about $858,000,000 and tops 1904 by nearly $2,000,000,000, marking a threefold rise from ten years prior.
Elton Lower Zina Carter and M J McWhinley were formally sworn in as the new civil service commissioners. Mayor Busse urged them to enforce the law without conflict with their convictions while noting no clash with former members. Also, Mrs Annie Young, 55, died from injuries in the Lotus club fire at 255 Wabash avenue with nearly fifty injured.
Mayor Pope’s order tightens the Sunday Closing ordinance in Duquoin after a notice served on saloonkeepers. The measure has broad approval among citizens and shop owners, with St Johns planning similar action, ensuring no liquor sales on Sundays in Perry County.
A 20 year old man named Barlow Pickrell, employed near Chrisman and returning to Kentucky for winter, walked onto a railway line and stood as a locomotive approached. After the engineer sounded a warning, he faced the train and was fatally struck, suggesting death by his own actions.
Springfield May 7 Captain Frank S Dickson of Ramsay is named assistant active adjutant general by Governor Deneen succeeding Colonel Rory Reece who takes the post upon the death of his father Adjutant General Jasper N Reece Dickson previously represented the Twenty fourth district in the late Congress
Delegates from thirty schools gather for the Pilinois Federation of Colleges annual meetings opened at Augustana College last evening. Professor N Starbuck of Iowa University delivered the opening address.
The Democratic judicial convention of the Third supreme judicial circuit nominated Judge J. A. Creighton of Springfield to succeed the late Justice Wilkin of Danville. The nomination accents Springfield as the nominee's base and Danville as the predecessor's leave.
Jacksonville Illinois May 7 George W Sheppard reputed to be the largest man in the central states at about 545 pounds has died of paralysis at age 66.
Benjamin Warren, a long time member of the Peoria and Chicago Boards of Trade, died in Peoria at age 55 from Bright's disease and diabetes. He was a respected figure in local commerce and will be remembered for his contributions to the trade community.
The Whirligig spider uses long legs to spin rapidly, creating a visible mist on the web. For twenty seconds it performs its dizzying routine, evoking fascination. In Saxony a rover presenting ferns to his sweetheart equates to a marriage proposal.
Chicago May 7 reports of crop damage due to unseasonable weather and bugs have been exaggerated says James Wilson secretary of agriculture now in Chicago. He notes spring seeding is backward but there is time to grow grain and that Minnesota and the Dakotas have delayed seeding about two weeks. warm sun will bring planting into full progress. The cold has not delayed plowing significantly and ground in those states is nearly ready to receive seed.
In Santa Monica Henry C Keating heir to a 5 million estate signs away his rights to a four man syndicate for 80000 hoping to convert his 1.5 million share into cash before his younger half sister comes of age in two and a half years. If he dies the fortune passes to other heirs.
Miss Carolyn Cotterman 24 was taken to her sister’s home with a bullet wound above the heart. She had planned to marry Walter Kreitzer, four miles from Dayton. A dispute reportedly postponed the wedding. Cotterman seized Kreitzer’s revolver and fatally shot herself in his room. She bled heavily before help could arrive.
In Washington on May 6 William Parks, 47, of Zanesville, an inmate at the National Soldiers' Home, fatally shot James Leste, 30, of Chicago, another inmate, and then killed himself. Parks, after being warned to leave a hospital ward by Sister Paula, drew a revolver. Leste stepped between them and took the bullet meant for the nurse.
United States Senator Charles Tek arrived from Akron and met with Senator Foraker and George T. Cox, ex leader of the Republican organization in the county. He stated there is nothing further for him to say beyond noting that Republicans will agree in the present situation, as they always do.
Buffalo lithographers end their strike after a forty eight hour work period. They resume duties on a fifty three hour schedule, resign from the Lithographers' International Beneficiary and protective association, and sign an anti strike agreement.
At 2 p.m. at the White House the president pressed a button to open the fair for the Actors' Fund bench at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
Prince Fushimi, cousin of the Japanese emperor, received a royal welcome on arrival at Victoria station as the envoy of the emperor to the court of St James.
Scores on the ball field list postponed games and results from leagues in American and Western circuits. Notable readings include Chicago-Cleveland 8 and Minnesota-Des Moines 2 with weather notes and city pairings such as Milwaukee-Omaha and Sioux City-Des Moines.
Rev. Porter of the Elizabeth Methodist Episcopal church denounced saloons and card playing in a May 6 sermon, drawing families from saloon-affiliated homes. He argued liquor deceitful and ruinous, blamed the home for much of the fault, and held the floor over an hour. The speech left a strong impression and sparked much comment.
Lyman H. Howe presents Lifeorama at the Grand Opera House on Sunday offering a virtual Atlantic to Europe tour with sights unseen by ordinary travelers. The show promises comfort safety and minimal cost allowing audiences to “put a girdle round the earth in two hours.”
Mile Wulfken performs a unique three hoop stunt while Laurence Alliots impresses with a 600 pound lift using hair and teeth. Alliots skull has thickened from twelve years on stage. Prof Vopal, the hypnotist, returns for Thursday to Saturday shows.
Stephenson County Abstract Office lists transfers since last report. Names include Margaret Farber to Louis Dickes for Lot 28 Block 20 Knowltons Freeport priced 2600. Johanna Janssen heirs to Bernard Janssen 160 acres 83 25 26 6 Loran priced 18400. Others include E C Piper to C K Richart Lena 1880. Meyer add Freeport 800. Heitzman to Dreier Freeport 2000. Abstracts of title furnished on short notice. Conveyancers O Taylor & Frick.
Myer Abraham longtime secretary and manager of the Rockford Watch Company died of pneumonia yesterday in Rockford Illinois. He led the firm for six years after moving from Bigin where he worked for the Illinois Watch Case Company. British born, he spent youth in Australia before moving to America. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow.
An estimate places £80,000,000 of British treasure sunk along the sea route from England to India. The lion’s roar is noted as the loudest living creature sound.
An exchange unfolds with a irate husband demanding to finish his speech and the wife retorting that he should go to sleep. The humorous quarrel centers on interruptions and mutual snubs within a domestic scene.
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