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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
The blast at Gold and Front streets Brooklyn in a trench where twelve men worked for a sewer project was followed by a fire. Four men escaped through the sewer while authorities searched four hours later for more bodies, with reports of about twenty workers, a woman, and two children buried in debris.
John D Rockefeller testified in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil, detailing net earnings from 1899 to 1907 totaling about 570 million dollars. He noted a 40 percent dividend in 1907 and described oil refining as hazardous due to fire risk and machinery design. He warned crude supply could be exhausted without warning.
In Chicago on November 20 four track laborers on a hand car were run down by a Burlington passenger train between Highland and La Grange Illinois. Seven men were killed and five injured with slight wounds. Authorities cite a mistake by the workers who placed their car on the wrong track.
The First National Bank of Fort Scott Kansas closed its doors amid a rush of withdrawals following a day of bank runs. President Flornaday attributed the failure to malicious reports by enemies of the bank. Deposits totaled 702000 dollars.
Joseph Meyer and Margaret Atkins were drowned while six others were rescued when an automobile speeding toward Chicago swerved near a Calumet river bridge. The incident occurred on November 20 as the group attempted to cross the bridge.
Hot Springs Virginia November 20 President-Elect Taft stated his cabinet is not made up or slated and that no one has been decided upon for any position nor has any offer been made to anyone.
The French cruiser Conderan grounded on rocks off the Corsican coast during a heavy storm. The position is critical but there were no casualties. Captain and crew are reported safe as rescue operations proceed.
Gift shop features a new line of fancy work direct from New York. The display promises refined quality and unique craftsmanship attracting shoppers seeking stylish items.
John Gaulrapp a well known Freeport resident was found dead in his Jackson Street room shortly after six this morning by Mrs Catherine Becker. An eight ounce bottle of carbolic acid was near him and he had apparently taken a lethal dose. Gaulrapp a 51 year old mason had faced family troubles since his wife died and had talked of death by own action. An inquest was held by Coroner Baumgartner with a jury. He leaves seven children including Charles John and August in Freeport and Lena.
Carl Schoeffel Donald Breed and Alfred Wagner are chosen to represent Freeport High in the debating league. The first debate is with Rockford on December 18. Freeport’s basketball team opens against Mt Carroll this evening at Mt Carroll in a closely contested season opener. Mt Carroll has been a tough foe historically and six clashes are scheduled this season.
The regular meeting of the Woman's club will be held tomorrow afternoon in the Masonic temple. Mrs. W. M. Sanford will talk on England During Queen Victoria's Reign and Mrs. Caroline Barrett will speak on Out-of-Door London. The program is of social importance.
The Associated Press reports in La Porte Indiana that the state rested today in the trial of Ray Lamphere accused of murdering Mrs. Gunness and her three children.
The county convention of King's Daughters is postponed indefinitely. The Palace Meat Market requests all accounts up to November 15 be settled with the cashier, G. G. McCarry, at 2nd dwelling.
Local ad highlights Jos. HARPSTER closing sale with a fine line of suits priced at 30 and 43, claiming the best bar gain in Freeport. Also promotes Emerick, Barrett & Co. jewelers with lowest prices on watches and arts and crafts gifts at the Gift Shop, plus pressed suits for 60c at Malles.
Mr. Batterson urged Freeport Business Men's Association to adopt a broad, community oriented policy and work with churches and other groups. He warned against “deferred action” clubs and emphasized one central civic body guiding multiple committees.
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