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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1907

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Steamer Naomi Burned Off Grand Haven to Milwaukee

The Crosby Transportation steamer Naomi was burned to the water’s edge early today on the Grand Haven to Milwaukee run. Fifty passengers and crew were saved by the Stratford and Kansas, four coal passengers perished. J. H. Rhodes of Detroit suffered severe burns and died later. The Naomi valued at about a quarter of a million dollars.

Associated Press Grand Haven Mich Naomi Crosby Transportation Company Milwaukee Stratford Kansas J. H. Rhodes Detroit

Haywood murder case opens ninth day in Boise

The Haywood murder trial in Boise began at 8:30 this morning on May 21. The defense challenged John Fisher in the tenth chair. Levi Smith, 97, a member of the special venire, was accepted. A panel of 100 was exhausted by 10:45, and a new venire of 60 was ordered. The court adjourned until Thursday afternoon.

Associated Press Boise Haywood John Fisher Levi Smith

Presbyterian Assembly adopts reform on non ecclesiastical reps

In Columbus on May 21 the committee on polity at the Presbyterian general assembly agreed to deliver an overture for the full assembly. The measure concerns representation in non ecclesiastical bodies and its impact on the temperance issue.

Associated Press Columbus, O Committee On Polity Presbyterian General Assembly General Assembly

Industrial Oppression Fund Sought by Manufacturers

At the national convention President James W. Van Cleave of the National Association of Manufacturers called for a 1.5 million dollar fund to combat industrial oppression over the next three years. He appointed a committee of thirty five manufacturers to devise a fundraising plan.

Associated Press New York James W. van. Cleave National Association of Manufacturers van Cleave

Bad Break in Prices Amid Slump in Stocks

Associated Press reports a sharp decline in stock prices with no clear recent developments to explain it. Market sentiment is low and brokers are unloading shares as demand remains weak.

Associated Press New York

Collision on Panhandle railroad fatal for one worker

A Panhandle railroad rear end collision at Holidays Curve, W Va, left one laborer dead, seven fatally injured, and nineteen others hurt. A work train backed into a freight, crushing the caboose where the men rode.

Associated Press Pittsburg W. Pa Holiday’s Curve W. Va

National Manufacturers Open Twelfth Annual Convention

The National Association of Manufacturers began its twelfth annual convention in New York with President James W. Van Cleave of St. Louis delivering the inaugural address.

Associated Press New York National Association of Manufacturers of the United States James W. van Cleave St. Louis

Elgin Butter Market Reports Steady Price

Elgin Tl May 31 The official price of butter remains firm at 28 cents per pound. Weekly output reached 649,200 pounds reflecting steady demand and production levels in the Elgin market.

Medicine Seekers Fail to Find Hollister Tea Substitute

From morning till night, planners seek a medicine to replace Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea but cannot locate it. A note lists tea or tablets priced at 3 cents by Joseph Emmert.

Hollister Joseph Emmert

West Freeport council delays action on streets and finances

West Freeport officials postponed decisions on brick paving, sidewalks on Burchard Place, and the city finances after mayor Dittmar criticized incomplete reports. An inspection tour of West Freeport streets was set, with a finance committee review planned for the next meeting.

West Freeport Dittmar Burchard Avenue Edwards Street Burchard Place Stephenson Street Lincoln Avenue Mitchell West End Harden Walnut Street Railways Committee Freeport Street Railway, Light & Power Company Gund Avenue Arcade Committee On Sewers Empire Stret Illinois Central Railroad Company Henney Shops Adams Street Freeport Ascher, Frueh & Co Committee On Street Railways Mpire Street F. Kortmeier Hmpire Street Oak and Walnut Streets Graham Étie Loffergan A. Kradter Bdwards Street Committee Ofwater Ilinois Central Railroad Company McGovern George S. Kleckner Committee On Dorman American Street W. BE. Fry Tutty Streets Brokhausen Dor- Man

Alluring complexion claimed by Rocky Mountain Tea

Advert says refined women gain a radiant complexion admired by men. Claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea delivers such results. Available as Tea or Tablets at 36 cents from Joseph Emmert.

Hollister Joseph Emmert

Shons Case: Defense Argues Indictments Quashed In Court

The defense for William H. and Homer Shons rests on grand jury selection and witness-name technicalities. Court action centers on misread names on indictment backs and whether witnesses signed with initials satisfy legal endorsement requirements.

William H Homer Shons Farrand Eaton Louis D. VanMiatre D. Lu. VanMatre Naton

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