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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
5
This notice touts hardwood floors as desirable for homes and invites readers to discuss options with the store. It emphasizes affordability through modern manufacture and urges customers to begin arrangements for a new floor to improve comfort and style.
Associated Press Boise Idaho May 8 motion for a bill of particulars filed by defense in case of W D Haywood secretary treasurer of Western Federation of Miners charged with murder of former Governor Stonenberg was denied by Justice Wood. Defense counsel noted exception and said they will be ready for trial tomorrow morning. Haywood remanded to sheriff custody and court adjourned.
San Francisco on May 8 shows streets nearly empty with police present at Fillmore and Turk. No violence overnight, preparations advance to resume streetcar service, and a meeting of leading citizens is set to seek peaceful settlement of the troubles.
The Associated Press reports in New York on May 8 that authorities anticipate serious trouble as the longshoremen strike grows. Police Commissioner Bingham orders all station house commanders to keep their men on reserve amid potential unrest.
Washington reports Attorney General Bonapart recommended commuting the sentence of John William January alias Charles W. Anderson and granting a pardon on July 19 1907. The president has approved the recommendation.
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon addressed the Illinois house praising the session's work the general prosperity across the country and the success of a truly Democratic form of government.
Illinois forecast for Chicago calls for showers this afternoon or tonight with cooler temps in the south. Thursday should be fair and warmer in the north. Sunrise was 4 46 and sunset 7 07.
Former heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan met with President Theodore Roosevelt in Washington. The AP report notes an engaging talk covering a range of subjects during the encounter.
St. Louis May Henry Clay Pierce, noted oil magnate, surrendered to authorities on the Texas indictment. Pierce gave himself up as the case moves through the legal process in connection with Texas charges.
May 8 closing board of trade quotes list July wheat at 1 3 4? to 44? July corn 405 July oats 441 July pork 16.25. Union stock yards bids show cattle 15 000 steady to strong with steers near 5.50 and hogs 25 000 steady. sheep 18 000 strong to 6.50. Read the Journal s want column.
Springfield May 7 The Illinois senate reports the Berry local option bill advancing with township city and precinct provisions. The measure aims to empower local governments to license or close saloons based on voter will, reducing county feature influence. Supporters hail the vote as a boon and a victory for Christian churches and state residents.
The Illinois Senate concurred with amendments to a Berry bill to let townships cities towns and villages decide by petition whether to permit saloons. The act takes effect July 1 and may shutter about 1500 saloons, with penalties for anti saloon offenses.
The Moon-Maid composed by Jerome Gibler with words by Karl M Killian and arrangement by Robert Gibler was placed on sale at Allington Music store. Freeporters know the refrain from the amateur performance The Sign of the Bow and Arrow. Miss Ethel Morton of the Dorcas Opera Company will sing it in an opera nearing completion.
Rev C Gi Anangst presiding elder for Freeport district assists in selecting a site for a contemplated new church in Rockford. There is currently no United Evangelical church in the city. Rev Mr Davis, formerly of Davis, has been assigned to the mission and is promoting the new organization.
About fifteen branch managers from the Moline Plow Co visit Moline to review the year's work and plans for next year. They inspect the Henneybury Co facility and its latest improved machinery and new additions now in use.
The morning Milwaukee Road train leaving Freeport at 7 stops at Clinton and no longer runs to Moline as terminal. Engineer McGovern’s run is shortened by thirty miles due to the change.
G W Cloyd of Plunk Mo recounts a four year old accident in which a jimson bar cut his thumb. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing the dangerous wound and notes it costs 25c at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
A Montevideo dispatch reports the French transport Poitou wrecked near San Jose Trenado. About 300 aboard, 50 saved by Rincon de Herrera customs officers. many others drowned after panicked passengers jumped overboard. cargo a total loss.
Alfred Frueh and George Fugate Jr. of Frueh Fugate & Co move from German Insurance building to 101 Galena Street over Vaupel's, advertising as pioneer agents. They served long tenures at German Insurance and now represent Connecticut Fire, Williamsburgh City, Western, Providence Washington, Indianapolis Fire, and others as northern Illinois district agents.
The Stephenson County Telephone company met at the Rice building and reelected officers Dr. D. C. J. Mease as president W. A. Hance as vice president L. A. Herlcas as secretary and manager I. T. Morse as treasurer. Directors named were Charles D. Knowlton T. W. Best William O. Wright and RL AL Read. They remain in power from last year.
The funeral for the late We We Laott will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Masonic temple. The Commandery will preside and A. Davis Post will officiate at the grave. Burial will be at City Cemetery with pallbearers J. N. Galloway, W. L. Jenks, W. C. Milner, R. Do Kuchner, Col. Snyder, and J. M. Sanecerniun listed.
Meeting of the Oakdale Campmerpting association directors closed yesterday afternoon after routine afternoon business and winding up affairs. The morning session details appeared in last night’s Journal. Visiting clerery have returned to their homes.
Chief Rodemeyer of the police department tests a new horseless carriage on Main Street today. The steam powered vehicle makes a noise like a coal wagon on a runaway but officials say there is no danger to pedestrians.
Gillogly Child Better Purite Gillogly the dutiful girl injured by an automobile strike remains in a quiet night state and is reported to be dying nicely with medical attendants watching.
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