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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
3
LaPorte Indiana May 1 crowds swarmed to the Guinness farm amid the tragedy of a death scene. Transport facilities strained as 15 600 sightseers and 4 600 rail passengers arrived before sunset. The day featured family picnics and jokes about relic hunting with many visitors ignoring the grim context.
Authorities and local officials remained on scene at the Guinness farm as inquiries expand. Olaf Lindboe identified no matching brother Thomas among decayed remains, while others from Richland Center and nearby towns provide clues about missing persons and possible victims. The defense maintains Mrs. Guinness may have killed her children, with the coroner and district attorney pursuing new leads.
An official conference involving Assistant Chief Selitettier and the coroner will decide whether to exhume a ward podoeeth or excavate the residence connected to Mrs. Guinness in a consented inquiry. The discussion centers on locating possible Vietiing remains.
Officials note in the last three days he received twenty six letters from people who say they have seen Mrs Guinness since her reported death. The affidavits add to the puzzling case as authorities review each sighting.
Chicago May 11 report details weather resumed play over two days with standings and scores across leagues. highlights include New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, St Louis, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati results plus American and Western standings and Saturday results from Kansas City to Milwaukee and Minneapolis to Toledo. The recap notes hits, errors, and pitching batteries for several doubleheaders and late games.
May twenty thousand Detroit residents gathered on Belle Isle to witness the unveiling of a statue honoring German poet Friedrich Schiller in the city’s famed island park.
The text discusses ivory meaning elephant tusks to the public and notes ignorance of sources such as hippopotamus teeth and narwhal horns. It claims Africa provides the best ivory, mentions Siberia’s abundant mammoth ivory, and describes African wealth symbolism and long, storied display of tusks.
Dense gear systems with weights and wheels filled Eagdhond during Chau cers thie. Fourteenth century monasteries owned clocks used for astrochemical movements and time. In the fifteenth century clockmaking was mainly by artisans and blacksmiths using iron and steel.
The Minnesota Democratic state convention plans to elect 65 delegates to the national convention with Bryan delegates challenging Johnson delegates in several counties. Contests threaten seating of delegates from Hennepin Ramsey and St Louis counties as Bryan supporters vow a bolting delegation if Johnson wins the floor.
In San Francisco on May, California Republicans prepare for the Sacramento state convention. Primary ballots showed strong support for Roosevelt despite his noncandidacy. George Ho. Kateht likely to chair the convention as Creswigs and Lincoln Roosevelt Leaguers claim differing factions and uncertain margins.
A garbled report on the Socialist National meet describes the opening session of the convention with tensions between socialist factions, signaling disputes over leadership and strategy. It notes Eugene VoGoeos and Wollen as key figures and references miner and agricultural interests while outlining early intra party divide and proposed committee discussions.
Medicine ad for ManZan Pile Remedy priced 50 cents guaranteed to provide relief to any form of piles. Ready to use with one application promised to soothe and heal. Sold by H Morugk and C P Guenther.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a new woman at Mugley residence, described as resembling the mother. Knox reacts with astonishment while Gauss insists the scene shows someone new, referencing Mors. The exchange includes garbled names and unclear context, suggesting a social or domestic intrigue.
Transcribed remarks reveal a partial vote in New York and Chicago favoring a proposed measure while Texas and Wisconsin oppose. The article notes internecine debate and committee postponements as the day ends without a final tally.
James Wo Van eave, president, plans the annual convention of the Nationsad association to defend at Waldoresterer on May 99 and 20. The federation aims to wield influence over provincial legislation and congressional activity. The group notes its capital and awaits details from Washington officials.
Milwaukee May meeting of the American Brewers Association will organize a new body. It will comprise allied trades connected to brewing and aims to coordinate opposition to prohibition, including wagoners manufacturers of brewing machinery denters in supplies and other related groups.
The Record Herald compiles a weekly delegate roundup showing Tart 265 in the list, with entries including AKnex Hughes Cannon Pairbanks Labellette Foraker and WV. It notes uninstructed delegates and many declared friendly to Taft among the contingent.
A Democratic National Committee subcommittee met in executive session to discuss the temporary chairman role for the convention. Henry Cayton of Alabama is reported as the nominee under consideration.
Washington May 11 Senate nearly finished consideration of the agricultural appropriation bill with debate centering on the forestry reserve service amid Western opposition. A motion to set aside Mothers Day was sent to committee and Kean N Jo urged substituting the Fifth Commandment. Several House measures passed including a DC child labor bill and a plan to widen Michigan City Channel. The House adjourned after memorials for late RepresentativeMover Lac.
A garbled report notes President Roosevelt's return to the capital from an outing at Pine Ridge. It mentions improvements in woolen tariffs across eastern Connecticut and references a variety of political and social items including celebrations, appointments, and upcoming conventions, though many details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
In a recent address a New York Board of Education official argued life revolves around preparation from primary through college. The speaker linked schooling to societal duties, noting preparation extends to church guidance about mortality.
The article recalls a long friendship between Pleck and Vorsatz centered in a Chicago saloon on North Clark street. After Pleck’s partner died, Pleck cared for the ill man until his death, their ashes later mingled with a plant and distributed among comrades. The piece notes Pleck’s later life and the saloon’s role as community hub, with cremation and an announcement by Vorsatz. Also mentioned is a Chicago cop with a conscience and bids for demolition of the old city hall as the city plans a new building.
Rector of St Peter’s Episco ral church in Canton argues faith should not be bought or coerced by a bequest from Miss Alice Booth of New Haven. The will conditions require Dawson to join the Roman Catholic Church, prompting the rector to defend spiritual freedom and the sanctity of religious conviction despite monetary influence.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a legal matter involving the will of Banke Thomas Cringbaiel and a jury, with references to a district court and alleged conspiratorial involvement. Reading is incomplete and names and actions are partially garbled, yielding only scattered hints of probate and criminal procedure.
A garbled Rockford item notes a death and a grand jury indictment for a burglary case. The text references a defendant’s entry plea and a subsequent sentence, with several unreadable names and dates.
Colonial dwelling at 693 Broad Street, Newark, N J, described as attractive with large rooms opening to the main hall, nook parlor, and a platform seat on the main stairs. Notes three attic rooms and an estimated cost of 6000 dollars. Pp. T Mac Lagan.
A singular tale recounts a brave cock that inspired the crew of the Marlborough during the Battle of St Vincent. As the ship lay dismasted and officers wounded, the fowl survived in its coop and crowed from the mainmast stump, sparking three cheers that renewed crew morale and sustained action until the enemy threat subsided.
A dialogue excerpt quoted from the London Telegraph about weighing an old ship anchor. It features a captain, sailors, and a quarrel over delaying departure while the anchor is weighed.
An early advertisement urges relief with Spring Winds to soothe skin and chapped areas. It promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns and damaged skin. Sold by H. J. Moogh and Co.
A partial readable fragment describes a malt house fire at Peoria with firefighting response and damage to property. The text mentions crews, equipment, and possible injuries, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
In the center street once called the street of the imagers artisans craft exquisite inlays of mother of pearl and woods. Landscapes shine with colored flowers and delicate arabesques created by skilled makers using primitive tools, assembling cabinets and articles without nails.
Public notice announces a Masters sale by the Circuit Court of Stephenson County Illinois. The decree involves estate and heirs led by Michael Eaee Arita bagies Mary Mulvaney and others with a June sale date. Property is described as south of a Wells and Acdots Street area in Freeport with a deposit and balance due on delivery of the deed.
Farmer Hornbeak doubts a nephew's idea to grow mushrooms, noting they need damp dark space. The nephew suggests cultivating them in the parlor, highlighting a quirky agricultural proposal from a recent college graduate as described in Puck.
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