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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
7
The Associated Press reports fair skies tonight and Saturday across Illinois Iowa and Iowa with slightly cooler temperatures on Saturday. Northwest winds and mild conditions expected, with no precipitation indicated in the brief forecast.
Charles W. Morse once known as Ice King and Steamship King was sentenced to fifteen years in prison after conviction for misapplication of funds from the National Bank of North America. Alfred H. Curtis's sentence was suspended and Morse is to serve ten days before execution with no bail. He was taken to the Tombs prison under marshal custody.
The Associated Press reports in New York on November 6 a wave of speculation lifted prices to new highs as Tafts assurance of non interference with honest corporations spurred buying orders.
Dispatches to Dan's Review note improved sentiment since the election with many large contracts. Mills and factories lift active capacity and labor demand rises in business circles in New York.
Officials of the W. P. Rend company announced abandonment of further rescue attempts after miners failed to reach the men entombed by the Rend Illinois explosion. Despite relays through the night no survivors were found.
The proposed $20 million bond to build a channel from Lockport to Utica on the Illinois River as part of the lakes to the gulf deep waterway carried in Tuesday's election by about 75,000 votes.
A fire at the Bliss electrical school in Tacoma Park near Washington destroyed the building this morning. About 200 students fled in night clothing but all escaped unharmed. The blaze prompted emergency response and investigations into its cause.
Baltimore November 6 The presidential outcome remains uncertain as latest returns show Bryan with six or seven electors and Yaft with one. The situation leaves the result unsettled pending further counts and official tallies.
An earthquake measuring as the most violent to strike Plauen in memory shook the city at 6 40 this morning. Homes trembled and residents fled into the streets in panic.
Citizens and Farmers' State Bank in Arkansas City Kas closed its doors this morning. No statement was issued about the closure with details unavailable. Local depositors faced uncertainty as operations halted and next steps awaited.
A note directs inquiry in the forenoon at 370 Walnut Street. The fragment mentions t1-5dlw but provides no further context or details.
Stephenson county records show the banking amendment passes by 3 288 to 991. the deep waterway constitutional amendment falls short of a majority in this county though statewide support is expected. Total votes cast were 9 113 with 4 529 for and 1 935 against the bond issue. Canvassing of state and county officers' votes is ongoing with results expected tonight or tomorrow. Pork sausage price listed at the Sausage Factory.
County Supervisors meet Thursday approving multiple committee reports including Erin and Jefferson bridges public buildings and sheriff accounts. A bridge repair plan in Jefferson township could not complete within budget and no bids were received. An order of 22 dollars was authorized for the Erin bridge. County farms show eighty inmates and about $1000 in cash on hand.
Health Officer Burns investigated complaints from residents on upper Stephen son street about odor from a Whistler street sewer break. The overflow came from a large leak in Globe Hospital elevator motor, not the stand pipe or a main, and the hospital water will be repaired immediately.
Closing board of trade quotes show Dec wheat at 100, Dec corn 6114, Dec oats 184, Jan pork 16, Jan lard around 30, Jan ribs 8467. Union Stock Yards cattle 3600 steady to strong. beeves 350 to 750. stockers feeders 260 to 360. cows and heifers 165 to 535. Hogs 330000 generally 5 to 10 lower with various hog classes 2586 to 6640. sheep 2000 strong 260 to 470.
Salvo will perform a world renowned leap over eight chairs at the Rollaway rink on Exchange Street. The feat is billed as a highly daring act with the twenty piece band organ providing the music. Performances run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings on November 9 10 and 11.
Rev. Ray C. Harker of Kimbury M E Church travels to Savanna to deliver the principal address at the dedication of a new Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Rev C F Kleihauer.
Seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and lends aid to throat chest and lung conditions. The world has thirty eight years of proof for coughs la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Timely use prevents pneumonia. Sold at Jos Bammert’s drug store 0c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Freeport Shoe Manufacturing plans a downtown move to a site near the railroad to support a larger plant. Current employment is 140 with output at 1,080 pairs daily and a projected 3,000 daily after relocation, boosting year round payroll and jobs from 140 to 850 plus.
Preparations for resuming operations at the Shoemaker incubator plant are nearly complete. The factory, idle for months, is to be opened in a short time with a larger workforce than before.
The Illinois Central at Freeport kept full crews until yesterday then released seventy seven workers. The pattern follows past years with annual layoffs as long as the shops operate. Extra summer forces and winter repair needs explain the downsizing. some men may return before winter ends.
The well known Spirit Medium will be in Freeport for one week beginning Monday November 2 at Mrs. Frank Bear's Chicago Street location. Di tuesidle
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