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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
5
The Associated Press reports from San Francisco that Mayor Eugene Schmitz has given up the reins of city government. A committee of Seven representing five major commercial organizations will administer affairs as demanded by the public, with Schmitz remaining in name only.
In Lodz on May 17 a Cossack patrol shot dead forty five Kutner spinning mill officials and workers after terrorists attacked a mail wagon, killing one guard and wounding others. Fifteen were killed and over thirty wounded. officials say mill employees had no involvement in the mail attack.
Chicago wheat trading sparked wild excitement as the market opened down but recovered within minutes. July futures moved from 96% to 99% per bushel, with "Dollar wheat" seen at the close. July oats finished higher by about 2 to 3? per bushel.
In Columbus Ohio on May 17 the Presbyterian general assembly opened with Governor Harris delivering a welcome. The special committee on church union and cooperation presented its report to the assembly.
Washington May 17 Governor Charles E Hughes of New York was chosen president of the new northern Baptist convention formed in the city today.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with probable showers. Cooler Saturday. Sunrise 4 36 a m. Sunset 7 17 p m.
President and Mrs Roosevelt and son Archie left Washington for a brief vacation at Pine Knot Virginia. The first family will rest during the holiday period and return to duties soon.
Simla May 17 Deaths from plague across India in the last six weeks total 451892. The figure covers all districts and reflects widespread impact. Officials warn of continued transmission as public health measures remain in place.
Orrin W. Potter a pioneer steel magnate and multimillionaire dies in Chicago at age not stated. His death announced on May 17 by Associated Press noting his prominence and wealth.
Associated Press reports closing board of trade quotations for July wheat corn oats pork ribs lard and onions stock yards prices for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle steady to higher with feeders and steers quoted, hogs mixed with light grades firm, sheep steady around 6.20 to 6.68, bulk sales around 6.50.
Boise May 17 Judge Wood ordered a rigid investigation of facts after an Orchard interview published today he said was calculated to influence witnesses and jurors in the Haywood trial. Haywood’s counsel accused the governor of taking reporters to interview Orchard for influencing prospective jurors. The judge directed the prosecuting attorney to examine the interview and act as warranted.
Secretary Smedley took charge of the Y M C A year ago today and has advanced the association's interests. He has made many friends and is regarded as a leading state secretary.
The Y M C A board holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6 o'clock Preparations for the annual meeting are planned for next Monday evening.
A new club named Y A C was formed at the Y M C A to study best living. Officers elected include President John Nagle Vice president Arthur Sharples Secretary Roy Gumbiner and Treasurer George Harrold.
A gymnasium door at the Y bears the message Togo Is Coming. Secretaries including Mr Smedley refuse to reveal who or what Togo is, sparking questions among members about the sign and its meaning.
The B B B club will take its regular weekly outing tomorrow morning weather permitting. The trip goes to Hess' mill for fishing and a brief geology lesson for the boys.
Report from Portage tells of a dead man found on railroad tracks a mile west of Portage. Train crew stopped the western passenger train, found only an overcoat discarded by a tramp, not a body, with similar coats spotted along the Illinois Central line nearby.
Tomorrow marks Peace Day with public schools hosting programs. The Hague Peace Conference of May 18, 1900 inspired memorial style observances in many places.
Mrs Markley wife of the new Second Presbyterian pastor arrived from Princeton today and is staying with Mr and Mrs D F Graham. Rev Markley will arrive this evening.
The High School presents The Court of Love with a cast mostly of boys and one girl, Rachel McCall as Baby Jackie. Heiress Julia Leigh funds the Court to make others happy, leading to amusing misdirections when Peter Maxwell visits for material on amusements for the insane. Cast includes Jack Silverstream Ralph Anangst Peter Maxwell Donald Breed, and others. Miss Ethel Jaynes directs. admission 23 cents, showtime 8 o'clock.
Congregation endorses committee action purchasing the lot north of the church. Ladies Aid society contributes 2000 dollars with 600 deposited and Young People's society adds 100 of 300. The brick house will be used for Sunday school classes and society meetings. a parsonage may be erected in the future.
Highland Park prepares for a weekend crowd with amusement halls cleaned and appliances ready. Tomorrow features only moving pictures and illustrated songs at the theatre, while Sunday adds vaudeville and songs. Melchior aims to reopen with favorites from the Empire including Dan Robey.
The Volunteers of America relocate to 19 Stephen son street and will hold evening services there. The second and third floors will operate as a lodging house and open to the public around May 22. They request furniture and bedding donations. Carr, Tripp, Officer in Charge.
Word from Charles FE Gregory says he made arrangements for gas bonds and expects to file electric franchise bonds by the first of the coming week. He plans to arrive Monday or Tuesday to complete the filing.
Herbert Murphy, previously acting baggage master at the C. & N. W. depot, was promoted last evening to night operator. He succeeds Perry Chronister, who moves to a position in the Chicago office.
A regular meeting last evening focused on the state convention in Rockford set for June 18. A committee was appointed to secure railroad rates and finalize arrangements for attendance.
Indictments against William H H and Homer Shows will be quashed at a kin e o'clock Monday afternoon. Judge Farrand to hear motions as trial opens.
Fred Shine Reed travels to Elgin for a six round fight against Jack O Neill of Chicago at the Tuxedo Club this evening.
Fragmentary OCR reads licensed til Weal and names Fred A seholz Jr and Elsie Ackerman with a likely freeport location. Readable bits suggest a public notice or filing but details are missing and no clear action or date emerge.
A fragment notes a girl heir to a Rocky Mountain Tea complexion with a blessing repeated from mothers and grandmothers who took Hollister's tea. Joseph Emmpert appears as a name in the text.
A want ad promotes men s shoes directly from the factory to customers at 2 50. The shoes are all leather welt models available through the journal s Want column at E and W Klédiw.
Miss Elsie Ackerman and Fred A Schulz Jr were married by Rev C W McCaskill at the First M E church parsonage in an evening ceremony without attendants. The couple, from prominent city families, will reside with the bride's parents before moving to a rented flat in two weeks.
Elaborate preparations mark the Saengerbund concert set for next Tuesday evening May 21. The Rockford Germania Gesang Verein will be well represented and the visiting society will join in the program with about 150 members and families expected. They charter two Interurban cars, depart Rockford at 6 45 and reach the city at 8 10 p m, then perform a program including Overture, Heimkehr, Nun bricht aus allen Zweiten, In heiter Gesellschaft, Am Altare der Wahrheit, Deutsches Wort und Deutscher Sang, and a grand march performed by both societies and the concert chorus.
The Capernaum Shrine No 4 White Shrine of Jerusalem held a large meeting at the Masonic Temple with delegates from nearby towns. Rockford sent about forty. Mrs H Love Justis of Quincy attended with her husband Dr Justis. Forty two candidates were elected but only thirty were present for the degrees after a banquet.
The Germania society entertained members and lady friends with a card and dancing party. Euchre played in the card room with favors awarded to Mrs. John Phlegan and Fred Hornberger first, Mrs. Frank Stetfen and Theodore Gessner second, and Mrs. Bodenheimer and John Sacker third. Gil There's orchestra supplied live music for the dancing.
Quick thinking residents of the Henry Dahn households contained a lamp fire when an oil spill ignited carpets. A smothering with rugs stopped the flames, preventing a worse disaster on Delaware street.
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