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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
1
The Associated Press reports weather outlooks for Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin. Tonight and Tuesday expect showers or thunderstorms with warmer southeastern temperatures in Wisconsin.
The Presbyterian General Assembly of America reports education and church relations with freedmen as key topics. It notes total income of 172 229 dollars, a 16 702 dollar drop from last year, with 6 315 churches contributing, and schools receiving a record 124 787 dollars for field work.
One man drowned and fifty families are marooned as Trinity river floods Dallas after a sudden rise. A Texas and Pacific railway bridge section collapsed and at least six people were drowned. By 2 o'clock the river stood at 61.8 feet, the highest on record, leaving an estimated 2,000 people homeless.
In Poughkeepsie May 25 Associated Press Justice Morschauser ruled Harry K Thaw is insane and not safe at large declaring his commitment to an asylum by Justice Dowling at the last trial legal Thaw's lawyers will seek to place him in another institution rather than Matteawan
Paris May 25 The attorney for Mme Anna Gould denied absolutely a report that Mme Gould and Prince de Sagan were secretly married at Hoboken last month. Bans will be published next Sunday and the marriage is to occur about two weeks later under Protestant rites.
Cleveland police report four striking conductors and motormen in custody confessed to dynamiting street cars. Chief Kohler announced the statements as of today May 25.
The Daily Journal announces home delivery to any part of the city at a rate of 10 cents per week. The service expands readership and provides convenient access to local news.
Rev. Dr. William A. Quayle of Chicago is reported elected bishop on the tenth ballot at the Methodist Episcopal general conference. The body endorsed the Anti-Saloon League and Local Option as debates centered on clergy candidacies and outside attacks continued as four ministers faced public scrutiny amid the election process.
At Convention hall Rev Charles Stelzle and John Lennon spoke to a large audience on Christianity and labor. Stelzle, former union machinist, urged a square deal for workers and called for closer church labor ties.
Officer Frank Stewart who was arrested Saturday by Officer Rummelhagen appeared before Magistrate Bentley that evening. He declined to plead guilty to vagrancy, saying if jailed the officers who arrested him would die upon his release. A peace bond of $800 for one year was set, but he could not furnish it and was committed to county jail. He claimed sanity when asked about a temporary asylum and rest. Local authorities have long suspected he was not sane at times.
The French cruiser Leon Gambetta bearing President Fallieres and party reached Dover from Bougogne this afternoon. London reports say King Edward and the Prince of Wales, among others, welcomed Fallieres at Victoria station in the afternoon.
The Associated Press reports New York on May 25 saw July cotton sell at .1025 a pound, a gain of 41.50 per bale over Saturday's close. Prices surged as the market extended its upward movement with strong demand.
Twenty-five thousand cotton operatives began work today in Fall River Massachusetts under nearly eighteen percent wave reduction. The measure affects wage scales and shift patterns as managers implement new efficiency standards across mills.
Mae C. Wood was released in bail of five dollars today. The Horseshoe cafe will be alleged tomorrow morning for a number of days due to extensive repairs and decorating. Announcement of opening will be made later.
A special showing of white hats suitable for graduates runs at Migs Summers from May 2 to May 27 with a summer mid summer window.
A bold burglar robbed two prominent Freeport homes on Saturday afternoon, netting about 31,000 in jewelry. The first target, Dr. W. J. Karcher, lost rings, a brooch, a gold watch, and a medal valued near 500 dollars. Shortly before 4 pm he hit Mrs. R. R. Tiffany, 109 Lincoln avenue, taking diamonds and jewelry valued around 5,000 while a revolver was displayed. The intruder escaped, seen by several witnesses, with a swift chase unfolding until police arrived.
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