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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
1
Partly cloudy conditions prevail across Illinois and Wisconsin with scattered showers possible in Wisconsin tonight or Sunday. Temperatures are expected to rise modestly, with warmer conditions expected in northern and central Illinois on Sunday and similarly milder in Wisconsin.
Chicago dispatch reports Lowden leading in District 11 by 11,526 votes over Green with strong showings in Stephenson Jo Daviess Lee Ogle Carroll and Whiteside counties. Taft trails Bryan in Whiteside and Carroll as city voters tally results and stock market prices close.
President Elect and Mrs Taft arrived in Hot Springs Virginia this morning to a large crowd at the station. Several hundred people gave them a rousing reception in the station area.
Berlin reports Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff has been chosen by the emperor to serve as ambassador to the United States, succeeding the late Baron Speck von Sternburg. The appointment follows the emperor's direct selection and aims to strengthen diplomatic ties with America.
William D. Cornish of New York, second vice president of Union Pacific Railroad, was found dead in bed at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago from heart disease. The AP report notes the cause as heart disease with Cornish identified as a railroad executive.
The Austrian cabinet resigned today in Vienna as reported by the Associated Press.
Mrs. M. J. Roderick of Fort Smith Ark visits friends here. Herman Young returns from Browntown. A M Dustman and son Otto go to Covert Mich for a two week visit. F W Bunker and J C Smith of Stockton in Freeport on business. Oscar Heard Jr leaves for Dixon to visit friends over Sunday. Fred Janssen returns to Ottawa after a few days on business in Freeport. Mr and Mrs W S Worthington of Webster City Ia visiting Freeport depart for Mendota. Mrs T R Hackett and daughter Ethel of Lake City Ia leave Freeport for Rockford. Don Melsenbach returns to Freeport from SD due to ill health.
Inquiries are requested in the forenoon at 879 Walnut Street from 11 to 5 with daylight hours noted. No further details are provided.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available for 10 cents a week, inviting readers to subscribe for home delivery across all city areas.
The canvassing board finished tallying last Tuesday’s county vote and found several counting mistakes. In Freeport 11th precinct 271 votes polled but 325 counted for circuit clerk, a 54 vote discrepancy. Similar errors appeared in Dittmar’s barn precinct and others with split tickets, leaving about a third of precincts unbalanced. Spoiled ballots contributed to the miscounts. if errors are confirmed the outcome is unlikely to change. Cramer, Democrat candidate for circuit clerk, was defeated by 25 votes.
The article notes no deliberate wrongdoing by Mr. Cramer or friends, only an unintentional mistake. A recount is probable but not expected to alter the outcome. Mr. Patterson considers hiring Douglas Pattison to protect his interests, though not yet done. Elected county officers will begin duties the first Monday in December. state officers will take oath the first Monday in January.
Salvatore Campagna received a fourteen year penitentiary term at Joliet following a jury verdict from the September term. Attorney Barasa of Chicago moved for a new trial, which was overruled, with a second motion afterward filed. Barasa claimed witness Johnnie Colling lied under orders from Chief Silk, while State's Attorney Burrell Aled countered with an affidavit from Chief Silk. Defense counsel was allotted six months to file a bill of exceptions, and Barasa said he would appeal to the supreme court.
Mrs Mary Hummell died this morning at 11 80 at the home of her son F A Hummell in Lan caster township from dropsy. She had long county residence and belonged to the Second Presbyterian church. Survived by two sons and two daughters. Word received of the death of Thomas Mockler formerly of this city. funeral arrangements to be held in Claremont Oklahoma. remains to arrive tonight.
J M Taylor special agent of the Illinois Central spoke in Chicago to road officials on safe handling of high explosives. Station agents attended and similar lectures will tour the system to reduce dangers in transporting explosives. Local officers from the city attended the session.
On Friday evening November 13 Grace Episcopal church presents a vested choir recital featuring the cantata The Lord Reizneth by P A Schnecker. Past seasons’ recitals were successful and will continue this year with no admission fee. A silver offering will cover expenses during one number.
At 4 d o elock yesterday afternoon the fire department was called to the Seitz building on Galena street. It is thought a spark from him key caused the fire which caught on the edge of the roof. Little damage was dolic.
The vice president of the industrial school calls officers and teachers, and others interested, to meet with Miss Belle Farwell Monday afternoon at 3:30 at 200 Stephenson.
Edmund Heller, a Freeport native and Riverside resident aged 26, has been chosen by President Roosevelt to accompany him on an Africa hunting expedition soon after Taft's inauguration. A noted explorer tied to the Smithsonian, Heller's family and Freeport connections are detailed, including his late father Edward Heller, a prominent hatter, and siblings Emma, May, and William.
Brunswick the noted spirit medium will be in Freeport at 11 Chicago Street until Saturday November 14. Freeport Athletics are set to play Belvidere in a football match tomorrow.
Freeport Shakespeare society to meet Monday evening with Mies Barton. Freeport ladies urged to gather at Armory hall Monday at 3 PM for the baseball fair. Dr. D. J. Pollock of Freeport visiting Sterling and may open an office there, also to run the Freeport office with Sterling. Mrs. Colver hosted lunch after W. H. and F. M. society meeting in honor of Mrs. Poor who will relocate to Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Haman visiting E. Kundert in Monticello. Haman is Illinois Central agent at McConnell. Ministering circle of the King's Daughters moves sewing meeting to Tuesday with Mrs. P. C. Silver to prepare for the bazaar.
William F Schramm transfers part hotel lot in Winslow to Lavina Martin for 1500 dollars. Lavina Martin transfers lot 3 and pare fot 4, block 2 Taylor addition in Winslow to Mary J veep for 1500 dollars. William art transfers lot 6, block 1 in Orargeville to Sarah Hauman for 800 dollars.
A witty anecdote contrasts fluency in speech and writing. One man charmed readers and could win work from a publisher, yet he once closed a letter with a biting line about the difficulty of finding a late copy of a newspaper in New York City.
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