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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
5
Chicago May 14 The Board of Trade opened with frenzied activity as huge selling pushed prices down from 96 4 to 97 cents per bushel and July slipped to 94 5/4. A surge of buying then lifted values a cent before heavy selling again pressed them. July closed unchanged at 96 5 4.
Independence Mo May 14 Judge Howell fined three Kansas City companies 5000 to 16000 dollars for maintaining a trust to regulate production and price of coal. The court enjoined them from future business with each other.
The funeral of Senator Charles H. Hughes of Dixon, who died in Excelsior Springs, Mo, will be Sunday at 1 20 PM with state senators in attendance. Remains expected in Dixon today. Hughes, born April 18 1846 in Pennsylvania, was a long time farmer, banker, and public servant who served as mayor of Dixon, state senator, and held bills before the Illinois Senate.
San Francisco May 14 The jury to try Abraham Ruef on the extortion charge has been secured. Testimony will focus on Ruef’s physical condition to withstand the trial as the case opens this afternoon with doctors scheduled to testify.
In Boise Idaho May 14 the examination of talesmen for the Haywood jury resumed with twelve men in the box. Four jurors had been passed without challenge for cause by both sides.
Syracuse May 14 W C Brown vice president of the New York Central railroad endorsed President Roosevelts stand on corporations in an address last night The endorsement aligns the railroad with the presidents policy on corporate regulation.
The Goreville village south of Marion suffered a major blaze last night causing about $75,000 in damage and the destruction of sixteen buildings. Fire teams from nearby towns battled the flames into the early hours.
Chicago May 14 forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms tonight and possibly Wednesday. Much colder air expected with the sun rising around 6:30 a.m. and setting near 7:00 p.m.
Elgin Illinois May 15 Butter prices steady at 2 cents lower by one cent from last week. Weekly production reached 603000 pounds as market closes for the period.
Market report gives closing quotes for July wheat 954 5-4 July corn 624 July carad4nts, July pork 516.de, July ribs 932, July lard 502. Cattle at Union Stock Yards 2,600 head steady with beeves 31.80 to 56.70, cows 100 to 45, stockers and feeders 4 to 470, good to prime steers 15.40 to 645, hops 15000 steady to lower, light 6.90 to 6.58, mixed bitehorn 6.55 to, heavy 6.50 to 6., bulk sales 86.48 to 38.52, sheep 10000 steady 4.0 to 6.85.
The secretary of state issued a license of incorporation for the Rockford Oregon and Southern Railway Company with principal office in Oregon and capital of 10000. The proposed line runs from Rockford through Winnebago Ogle and Lee counties to Dixon. Incorporators and first directors include Frederick C. Jones Charles D. Etnyre Arthur F. Herbert both of Oregon and Fl Livia C Wachsamorh and Fred H Waeth shiuth of Chicago.
Highland Park Freeport prepares for its 1907 season with opening exercises on Saturday. Oscar Youngs named manager to ensure order. features include band music, figure eight, merry go round, shooting gallery, theatre, and Edison motion pictures. Regular vaudeville acts start Monday.
West Freeport village funds will be turned over to the city treasurer and city clerk tomorrow after annexation to Freeport. City Attorney R B Mitchell confirmed the transfer amid earlier demands by Mayor Dittmar to inspect village books and assets. RP Eekert said no difficulty occurred in turning over accounts, though the village will lose its identity as a separate municipality.
John J. Taylor presented a $50 bill to Fire Marshal John Rodemieyer to be shared among department members as a reward for the fire crew’s heroism at the park blaze last Saturday night. Firemen fought the blaze at the grandstand and saved the new bleachers despite the headway, remaining to prevent further damage to nearby structures.
Tomorrow is the final day to file plans against the old German Insurance Up. The notice names Carroll and John H. Wirk with Wad and Madizon as related parties. The document cites 3c as the deadline and references Anny AM Guerten.
The district covers eight counties and reports nearly one hundred bankruptcy filings since opening. Filing fees of 35 dollars per bankruptcy and 25 dollars per circuit case generate about 4529 dollars, supporting salaries and operations without rent. The system aims to save locals travel costs to Chicago and ease Chicago’s workload.
A street car traveling north on Chicago Street struck a buggy driven by Henry Haase yesterday afternoon. Haase, who is hard of hearing, attempted to cross the tracks and did not hear the warning gong. He was scratched and bruised after being thrown from the buggy, while witnesses said the motor man Oscar Ek. Heard Jr. was not to blame. The buggy lost two wheels and the horse bolted briefly before being stopped.
Senior athletes at Taylors Park train ahead of a July track meet. Town competitors include sprinters and distance runners aiming for strong scores. Arrangements are being finalized as several district athletes confirm their participation.
Miss Atha M. Jlerten and John H. With of Madison wed in Breeport this evening with Judee Heard presiding. A narrow escape is reported involving Plunk who injures his thumb but heals after using Bucklens Artica Salve purchased for 25 cents at Joseph Emmert's drugstore.
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