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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
1
In a retail listing, discount offers include 50 off Y off YA off, 50 Odd Lots in window shades one to five colors, VY Price Odd Lace Curtains, some items slightly damaged. Rug fringe available in all colors with varied pricing.
William Ellis Corey, president of United States Steel, marries ex actress Mabelle Gilman just after 1:28 am in the Royal Suite of the Hotel Gotham New York. Ceremony by Rev J I Clark with 27 guests. Honeymoon begins aboard the Wasser Wilhelm and continues to Paris and the chateau near Genis.
A wedding procession through a decorated church hall features Corey and his bride, a white aisle lined with rillooms and posts, a white silk altar cover, and a floral bell hanging from an arch. No bridesmaids or music. Miss Gilman is attended by Miss Frances Mrskine Shaw, with Corey alone at the ceremony.
United States Senator Charles Dick, chairman of the Ohio Republican state executive committee, has canceled the planned Columbus conference of Republican leaders, congressmen, county chairs, and state officers. Dick cited misunderstanding and opposition as the reasons for shelving the gathering aimed at reconciling party interests and preserving harmony.
London reports pessimism grows that the Irish council bill will fail to win Nationalist approval at the Dublin convention May 22 seeking home rule. If rejected, Birrell and Redmond will end efforts on the measure. Catholic prelates have denounced the project in recent days.
As tensions flared at the Potmieroy mine, a four month strike collapsed in a rush between strikers and security. Gunfire broke out injuring several, and about 1000 workers gathered outside the pit amid a tense standoff.
The New York assembly members voted on a public aide bill described as a party measure. The action reflects partisan positioning on state aid policy and could affect funding priorities.
Reports from Puerto Cortez say two small armies march on Tegucigalpa with Nicaraguan and Honduran forces clashing. General Terencio Sierra leads one faction, General Herrera commands 8,000 Nicaraguans, while Tejucigalpa defender Guillerez blocks the advance and Cavilla governs Honduras quietly. A U S envoy urges stronger protection for foreigners and officials.
Commander Pullim of the United States gunboat Marietta reports interference with official telegrams by Honduran and Salvadoran authorities. Warnings to withdraw US marines from San Pedro were countered as messages were delayed or altered by local commanders, prompting diplomatic tensions.
The ad claims rheumatism stems from a sour blood condition caused by indigestion and waste buildup. It touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier that neutralizes acids, purges foreign matter, and renovates circulation to permanently cure rheumatism. Advertises a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, GA.
The Jamestown exposition highlights the 300th anniversary of the first permanent British settlers landing. Reports from across the world note events in Russia, finance, and labor strikes as well as fires and disasters in multiple regions.
Delaware county grand jury returns fifty nine indictments against former Deputy Auditor Harley W. Simpson accusing him of defrauding the county by forging checks totaling over 2100 dollars.
Vienna reports the first elections in Austria under extended suffrage underway with over 2,000 candidates for theFIG seats in the lower house, including seven cabinet members.
A heavy snow blanket reaches Minto, Devil's Lake, and argo worsening the local wheat situation. A brief note from Grand Forks, North Dakota, dated May 14, reports ongoing crop concerns amid cold weather and sparse prospects.
The speaker notes a colleague’s temper after a new jewelry set is given to another person. She suggests he must buy a set for his wife as well and expresses personal annoyance with the man in a terse, candid tone.
Springfield May 14 Governor Deneen approved only one bill, house bill 871 moving Cook county recorders fees to the county treasurer and boosting the salary to 9000 a year. He plans a strict pruning of appropriations to fit a 1909600 limit, vetoing about 1250000. The pure food bill faces detailed review by Dr T J Bryan and Herman Schuknecht as officials compare drafts for discrepancies before his approval.
A tramp on the Chicago and Alton Limited westbound near St. Louis fell from the rear fender into the engine’s water tank as the train started. He survived after being found by a fireman, pulled from four feet of water, and revived after lengthy efforts.
Joseph Waldhauser, 58 years a resident of Chicago from his early move to the city by way of Sto, lived on what is now North Clark Street. He stayed in the area through fires that destroyed his old building and replaced it with a new one where he remained.
Bloomsteton notes the grand jury met in a semi covert session last week and examined various cases. It found none serious enough to indict and returned no true bills. The outcome is described as unimpressive and inconclusive.
In Trarvard Illinois on May 14 William Haley Jr son of a prominent farmer suffered injuries when his clothing became entangled while working on a gasoline engine at Harland near here.
William Vans and his son Charles, farmers from east Bloomington, were struck and killed while crossing Illinois Central tracks after not hearing an approaching train. The incident occurred in Bloomington, Illinois, and the men died within hours.
Several hundred families in Alton Tl form a cooperative company to arrange family washing on better terms than currently available. The plan aims to reduce costs and improve service for local households.
A Bristol dispatch to The Sentinel reports 13 men killed at Alta Pass on the South and Western railway project in North Carolina since Saturday. Nine died in an explosion, four more fatally wounded. Deputy Sheriff Buchanan was killed by John Paul during an attempted arrest, then another deputy shot Paul and killed in turn. Superintendent Fret J. Kidd and Will Anderson died in the ensuing violence. Kidd was with Charles Hale, and Hale killed Anderson before Anderson’s death.
A fifty member Omaha Grain Exchange committee touring Nebraska and Kansas reports only light yields. Wheat in southeastern Nebraska damaged by green bugs and drought, with losses around ten percent. Sumner County Kansas could see up to forty percent damage. Some members fear ruin between Caldwell and Wichita. overall crop condition described as very bad.
Justice Holmes announces Supreme Court ruling upholding the federal eight hour law for federal employees. The decision notes the ruling does not apply to dredge laborers. Court split with Justices Moody Harlan and Day in the minority. The majority says dredge crews are seated.
The dispute centers on whether dredge men are seamen or laborers with incidental duties. The eight hour law may not apply to them, a ruling affecting $87,000,000 in river and harbor projects authorized by Congress.
The Russell Sage Foundation in New York was formally organized with Mrs Sage as president. Robert W. de Forest and John Wo Glenn of Baltimore were named secretary and director after Mrs Sage recently contributed 10 million dollars.
Reports from Sarajevo say the Turkish village of Mustajbaste, with thirty houses on a hill, was suddenly engulfed last Sunday night. Several inhabitants perished in the disaster, likely caused by volcanic disturbances.
Washington May 14 United States Senator Bourne of Oregon met with President Roosevelt for nearly two hours. Bourne had earlier issued an interview asserting support for a third term for Roosevelt.
Joh Duryea of New York Island aged 71 years amassed a vast starch industry fortune. He was brother of General Pietro Duryea, a prominent figure in New York militia.
Santa Barbara May 14 latest advices from San Luis Obispo report the death toll at thirty two with bodies being sent east today on a special funeral train for burial.
Chicago May 14 baseball scores reported for the League American Association and Western sections. Readouts include Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, New York, Brooklyn, St Louis and other cities with results across twelve innings and various matchups.
Witham Waltie a Cananoque area farmer killed his wife and two children then took his own life by cutting his throat. A separate Lincoln fire left more than twenty families homeless.
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