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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports fair skies in Illinois tonight and Tuesday with slightly cooler south. Iowa and Wisconsin also expect fair conditions tonight and probably Tuesday with little temperature change.
Postmaster Edward Morgan was shot in the stomach on 146th street and Broadway by stenographer Erich H. Mackay who then killed himself. Morgan’s condition improved after initial fears of a fatal wound, while motive for the crime remained unknown.
The department of agriculture reports an average corn yield of 20.2 bushels per acre with an indicated total production of 1,642,687,000 bushels. The 1907 figure was 26.2 bushels per acre.
President Roosevelt invites numerous national labor chiefs to a White House dinner on November 17 but omits Samuel Gompers and other AFL officers. The event aims to discuss labor legislation with invited labor leaders and government officials.
London observes the Lord Mayor's show marking the installation of Sir George Truscott succeeding Sir John Charles Bell. The event is described as more dignified and interesting than usual.
Two Freeport boys, Alfred 8 and Willie 6, wandered from home Sunday to Chicago. Police placed them in the Harrison Street station. Miss Hale notified their parents. Father William Rance, an Illinois Central machinist, came to claim them after a Chicago paper reported the episode.
LaPorte Indiana November 9 Ray Lam pere is on trial for the murder of Mrs Belle Gunness and her three children. Jury selection started when court opened with the trial proceeding in the murder case.
The president sent a cable to the British monarch today offering congratulations and best wishes as King Edward VII marks his sixty-seventh birthday anniversary. The note was received in Washington on November 9.
Vice President Fairbanks appointed Senator Hopkins of Illinois to the national monetary commission to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator Allison of Iowa.
F. F. Windle sales manager and Hugh Silcox assistant sales manager of the Moline Plow Company are in Freeport for several days inspecting local factories. A group of eastern district representatives is also present.
The Civic League holds its annual officer election tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the YMCA. Voters are urged to attend and select new leaders for the organization.
John Austin, superintendent at the Rawleigh Medical Company addition, broke his right leg when a rope used to pull a boiler broke and workers fell. He was on the rope's end as the rope snapped causing a heavy drop and leg injury.
Charles Ludolph of Cottonwood Street receives a consignment of canaries imported from Germany. The birds are described as singers of rare excellence.
Gemmill, previously reported seriously ill, has greatly improved and is now able to go out.
A print advertisement promotes autumn planting with a focus on Chrysanthemums now on sale. It references a seller location at 878 Adalis Street and features names Paulius and Louis Bayscher with a possible business address Tehae Sdlw.
The fair opens this evening as committees finish preparations. Merchants donate generously and the entertainment committee promises nightly amusement. Giblers Brubaker and Gilberts orchestras provide rotating music with dancing in the hall center. Ladies admitted free. Rouse a star pitcher from last year’s Freeport team, drafted by Lincoln Nebraska. McDonald of Fond du Lac drafted by Indianapolis. Erickson formerly with Freeport now with Wausau drafted by Minneapolis. Red Moore, versatile player, drafted by Washington D C after stints with several teams.
John A. Elliott who led the La Crosse Baseball Club for four years voted himself out of office at the annual meeting by casting 247 of 410 shares. Efforts to change his mind failed and he refused the presidency and director duties, a loss to the club noted by supporters.
The race for circuit clerk centers on a possible recount after a certificate of election favors Wm. A. Stevens. If Mr. Cramer files a county court complaint and the judge finds grounds for a recount, a ballot recount by a commissioned panel will determine the winner. Stevens says he would concede the position to Cramer if the recount shows Cramer received more votes.
The Eastern Star will not meet this evening. The Culture club meets tonight with Miss Milner. St Margaret's guild meets tomorrow afternoon with Miss Laura Clark. A card party at Globe hall tonight. A card and sewing party Tuesday at 4 at St Pius ball for St Vine cent's orphanage. Miss Hershberger moves to 164 Union Street with Mrs Zimmerman. Ben Hur chorus rehearsal tonight at 7 30. St Agnes guild meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs H Bowler's home corner Stephenson and West streets at 8. All members urged to attend.
Franklin LePelley son of Edward LePelley of 421 Stephenson street has been chosen by the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Banking as part of the cast for The Yapp From Home a burlesque on The Man From Home to be staged November 12 and 13. LePelley will portray Lady Schreech wearing a de collette creation described as a cross between a princess and a directoire. He is an assistant teller at the First National Bank in Chicago where he has worked seven years.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Guth express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for numerous acts of kindness during their bereavement.
Edmund Heller, a Riverside California native and UC writer, is named companion to President Roosevelt on the Africa expedition. He outlines his roles, the party composition including Means and Loring, and the travel route from New York to Naples Mombassa British East and German East Africa Uganda Nile Khartoum and Cairo.
Readers lacking delivery are asked to inform the office so timely adjustments can be made. The notice emphasizes the importance of reporting missed issues to maintain regular service.
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