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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
7
The Associated Press report from Chicago notes Illinois will be generally fair tonight and Tuesday with a probable threat in the north and a rising temperature Tuesday. Iowa and Wisconsin are also fair or partly cloudy with rising temperatures on Tuesday.
In Chicago on November 16 the first session of the Roman Catholic missionary congress opened at the First Regiment Armory. Archbishop Quigley presided as foreign missions were discussed in the morning session. Rome marked the pope’s jubilee with a Pontifical Mass at St Peter’s, the most imposing ceremony since his coronation.
The government files six suits against the American Sugar Refining company seeking forfeitures and duties totaling 2,624,000 on sugar shipped to Havemeyer’s and Elder refineries in Brooklyn over six years. It alleges fraud in weighing shipments.
The Supreme Court of the United States today denied Albert T. Patrick’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Patrick, a New York lawyer serving a life sentence at Sing Sing for the murder of millionaire William Marsh Rice, had sought relief from imprisonment. The decision upholds his confinement.
A large San Francisco crowd attended the bribery trial of Abraham Ruef who filed an affidavit seeking a venue change claiming unfairness in the current court. The court adjourned until tomorrow to allow the prosecution to file affidavits.
In San Francisco on November 16 the bullet fired by Morey Haas at Francis Heney was successfully removed this morning. Heney shows no ill effects from the operation.
A cablegram from Paris reports Theodore P. Shonts confirms a son born to his daughter, the Duchess De Chaulnes, marking a notable family birth in high society circles.
All members of Freeport lodge No. 452 are urged to attend the meeting at the castle hall. A vote on consolidating with Rinaldo lodge No. 98 will be taken and a page rank will be conferred after regular business. Visiting knights are invited.
A note highlights a Gift Shop offering lessons in china painting and tooled leather craft. Classes run weekly with expert instructors guiding beginners and hobbyists through decorative techniques and practical projects.
Frank E. Chaffee announces free voice tests and candid opinions on voice culture. He cites the Sbriglia method praised by tenor Jean DeBearke who credits the approach for his own magnificent voice. Address: Senate Hotel Freeport.
At the request of many friends Madam Brunwick will come to this city Tuesday Nov 17 for the remainder of the week ending Nov 21. She will be at LI Chicago st illidlw.
Freeport lodge members vote on consolidating with Rinaldo lodge at a Knights of Pythias meeting. The article lists December election dates for numerous lodges and outlines annual meetings, with Freeport consistory and commandery holding May and June elections respectively.
Freeport lodge No 98 plans a Page rank ceremony as Elk member John Tener gains praise for his Pennsylvania Congressional win. George Washington Legion hosts Rockford banquet for George A Scott with initiation. Tebala Temple nears fall ceremonial with 35 candidates and a 500-guest banquet in Rockford.
Fire at the Nebraska Moline Plow Co branch house in Omaha partly destroyed the two top floors and contents while water flooded the lower floors. The building served as a distributing office with stock stored in the basement four feet deep. Loss total undetermined.
E A Batterson arrived in town to lead the Freeport Business Men's association school of instruction. The first lecture tonight at the Masonic Temple will be on Town Publicity with discussions on newspaper publicity and the wiser use of advertising funds. He met with association officers and committees this morning.
Dr. David Beaton of Chicago delivers a popular lecture titled The Wit and Humor of England Scotland and America at the Y M C A on November 23. Admission is 35 cents.
The Freeport meeting featured Rev. W H Beynon arguing women wage earners are a social factor and urging union rights. He noted eight US occupations where women outnumber men and cited widespread industry entry from homes to factories with calls for church support and eventual gender equity.
To be cleaned, clothes must go to the BB Dye Works. We wish then returned if not made exactly right. Our pressing is guaranteed also. 9 20d.
Now is the time to pick out a diamond at Emerick Barrett & Co. Jewelers located at 08 Stephenson. Headline advertises a selection period with emphasis on diamonds and store location.
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