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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
5
The dismantled National Starch plant at Glen Cove was totally destroyed by fire late last night. The three acre complex with machinery was valued at 3,000,000 dollars. Ninety families were displaced, three firemen were injured, and surrounding leather district property valued in the millions was seriously threatened by a second fire early today.
Boston reports the Democratic state convention endorses Bryan and congratulates Hearst for governor. The platform calls for public ownership of utilities, an eight hour law, strong anti monopoly measures, reciprocity and tariff revision, free hides coal lumber wood pulp, and a direct primary law. Moran and Garry Brown were nominated for governor and lieutenant governor by acclamation.
The emigrant steamer Charterhouse foundered off Hainen Head on September 30. Captain Clifton and sixty passengers were lost. The steamer Kohschang picked up a raft from the Charterhouse carrying Chief Engineer Dowse, twenty three crew members, and two women after forty three hours adrift.
Cleveland Oct 4 special The Plaindealer prints an interview with John D Rockefeller in which he comments on the demand for government regulation of private industries and makes a strong plea for national development.
The first game of the world championship series between the Chicago National League club and the Chicago American League club will be played October 9 on the Nationals grounds in Chicago.
Bluefields West Virginia Oct 4 Rescue teams struggle to reach miners trapped in Pocahontas collieries West Forks mines. Last reports say twenty to thirty men remain entombed as efforts appear futile.
General Sterinke-Wietach governor of Simbirsk escaped an assassination attempt in Simbirsk on Oct 4. A bomb struck him wounding his hand and leg but he survived the attack.
Quartermaster General Humphrey received a cablegram from Manila stating that fire in the transport Thomas is under control and that the damage is not serious.
Special forecast notes showers and cooler tonight in Chicago Ort with Friday fair and cooler conditions. In the east there will be morning showers. sunrise was at 6 0 am and sunset at 6 36 pm.
Kentucky Todd won the Kentucky Futurity in the two year old division in straight heats. The best time recorded was 2 1 4 3.
A plan to expand Freeport into five wards with a population around 26,000 proposes absorbing west and south territories and areas near Cedarville bridge. The move would raise aldermen to fifteen, extend city limits beyond current boundaries, and boost fire and police coverage, real estate growth, and manufacturing prospects.
A Chicago message reports the Natural Carbon By-Products company case dismissed in federal court by Judge Landis. It instructs possession and preservation of company property for bondholders. Receiver Fry awaits discharge after report acceptance. Freport observers foresee sale to outsiders or stockholders continuing pigment manufacture.
R D Mann senior partner sells his stake at the corner of Stephenson and Mechanic streets to A J Robson and W W Hinkley of Chicago. Mann plans to relocate possibly to Belvidere. Hinkley, new partner, will stay in Chicago. Robson manages the Freeport store as A J Robson & Co.
A group of Freaport supporters aims to host Monticello and Albany Wisconsin teams for a championship game in Freeport on Sunday October 7 or the following Sunday. Each club has one win this season, a purse of 500 is at stake, and the game will be on neutral ground. Warhop and Karnell will be the Monticello battery, boosting their chances.
The county Republican and district campaign opens October 16 with Col. F O Lowden speaking at Pearl City. He will also speak in Orangeville October 27 and Davis October 25 and in this city October 29. The county veteran committee plans a major address by a U S senator or notable national figure during the campaign.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers of Chicago was reelected high chief ranger of the Woman Catholic Order of Foresters at the Milwaukee session held on October 4. The event confirmed leadership within the fraternal organization.
A cheerful note highlights Mrs Austin's Pancakes for breakfast ready in a jiffy. The brief line suggests quick, easy morning meals.
Local dressmaking ad for Matilda Banner offering daily service from 1 Galena Street with phone contact listed as aut. 13d LW indicating order intake and location in the old telephone directory style.
President Roosevelt attends the dedication of Pennsylvania's new state capitol in Harrisburg with 15 000 invitations issued. The ceremony includes a parade, a review by Roosevelt, remarks by Gov Pennypacker and Governor Stone, musical performances, and a benediction.
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