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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
1
The Illinois state game commission led by A A Wheeler plans to distribute 420000 pheasants and other birds to counties and farmers with no price, aiming to boost game stock. Revenue from licenses funds propagation, while breeding pens in Sangamon County produced thousands of quail and pheasants.
Chicago Oct 11 Capital punishment would be abolished in Cook County regardless of law or jury verdict. John J Fitzpatrick Progressive Alliance sheriff candidate promises no death sentences if elected. He leads the Chicago Federation of Labor which opposes the death penalty. He says deputies would not carry out hangings and claims a legal method exists but will not disclose it.
Mattoon Illinois reports the state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union heard progress updates from state organizers during the past year. Mrs Sophia Bassett superintendent of the purity department and Mrs Mary G Smith of Hoopeston were named to lead the tea succeeder. Addresses covered women's suffrage.
The Catlin coal mine south of Danville owned by Pittsburg Coal company is closed. Its 800 workers will mostly transfer to Springfield district mines as the company shifts operations.
In Chicago on November 11 two elderly men, Judge Gary and Oscar Nevhce, confronted each other in criminal court after a twenty year separation and recognized one another.
Springfield Wisconsin October 11 reports Charles Beneen is slowly recovering from illness with gradual improvement and his condition described as steady though cautious. Friends and neighbors await further word as recovery continues.
The weather bureau reports yesterday as the coldest date for the day in twenty eight years at Springfield. The record highlights a sharp drop in temperatures and marks a notable early-season chill for the region.
The Democracy of New York County nominated a judiciary ticket seen as a compromise between old-line Democracy and Independence League candidates. The ticket did not satisfy Hearst supporters, and a League statement hinted that the Tammany ticket may not be acceptable.
Shaun Kelley roommate of Theodore Roosevelt Jr appears in municipal court in Boston for assault on Policeman Lawrence Frasier. Judge Wentworth reserved decision after witnesses testified Kelley admitted pushing but not tripping the officer. Roosevelt and Blanden testified. Roosevelt supported Kelley claiming he acted to defend him.
Philadelphia report cites The Public Ledger that Henry K Wampole of the Wampole company died an embezzler. A body found in the East River, New York, is linked to losses as high as four hundred thousand dollars. The firm is described as solvent despite the charges.
The steamer Joseph Sellwood, stranded at the Lime Kilns crossing near the Detroit river mouth, swung around and left space for vessels to pass, lifting the navigation blockade.
Snow spread across Kentucky on Get. 11 causing damage to tobacco crops in barns and fields. Late corn is affected as cold continues and more snow is forecast. Weather worsens concerns for farmers across the region.
Marion Ohio October 11 A large crowd heard Speaker Cannon and Representative Watson of Indiana speak in support of Grant E K Mouser seeking re election to Congress from the Thirteenth district.
Augusta Georgia bride and Savannah groom both deaf wed in Augusta by a mute minister. Other notes report a Paris tobacconist’s claim that queens and ex queens smoke cigarettes, Senator Beveridge ill in Brookline, corn condition at 90.1, Missouri river boat plan Kansas City to St Louis, Catholic Mutual’s initiation ban, Bryan’s speech to 2000 in Sedalia, a simplified spelling school in New York, Goldfield Nevada fire destroying 100000 in property, Roosevelt hosting 12 in the East Room, Red Cross aid to gulf coast sufferers, Alfaro named provisional president of Reunder, Detroit chosen for municipal meeting, cold weather north of the Ohio river with snow.
Almost every family has need of a reliable remedy for colic or diarrhea at some time during the year. The line suggests a general consumer appeal for a medical or home treatment product.
Local chatter resurfaces about Salt Lake drying up as Besan races ahead in a race for gifts and buckwheat cake support. Community concerns mix with playful bets on outcomes and timing.
Second day of trial of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio for conspiracy against trade features judges rulings favoring the prosecution. Witness Ida M. Butts testified as Rice estate exec. Certificates of original trust stock were read while Rockfeller testimony from a prior case was admitted. Defense challenged a New Jersey corporate record as unauthenticated. judge reserved ruling.
The defense argued the evidence biased beyond the case and questioned authenticity. Attorneys Ellis and Phelps defended, while Elliott Kline Troup and Tolles spoke for the defense. Kline challenged the conspiracy claims, noting no law bans stock transfers to a New Jersey firm, and the prosecution aimed to prove control by original Standard Oil men through various corporate forms. The report also notes a New York Central meeting led by Depew and a veterinary ad for Kodol For Dyspepsia.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Western Federation of Miners officers Moyer Haywood and Pettibone case. They are imprisoned in Canyon County Idaho awaiting murder charges against ex Governor Steunenberg. Colorado residents contend kidnapping and conspiracy justified federal jurisdiction.
J M Ceballos & Co bankers and merchants announce assignment due to defalcation and absconding of Manuel Silveira of Silveira & Co Havana agents. He left Havana Oct 2 for New York but did not reach the city. Silveira sailed on the steamer Joe Carmelina with wife and children and is being sought. Assets are substantial but require careful handling to satisfy debts.
Police in the Praga suburb uncovered an arsenal from which Cossacks allegedly supplied government arms to revolutionists.
Five terrorists, condemned by drumhead court martial, were hanged in the morning in Lodz Russian Poland on October 11.
Quotations from the Chicago Board of Trade list Wheat Corn Oats and Mixed futures with Oct May and Dec figures. Live Stock at East Buffalo shows cattle hogs and sheep receipts and prices, with note of commission-merchants Dunning & Stevens.
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, is listed for servicing or placing orders with Brown Dollmeyer’s or by phone as noted in the brief item.
Geo H Woodring of West Freeport provides estimates for completed and permanent plastering work. The note lists new work and pricing details, indicating preparation and material scope for a local contracting job.
Advertising note announces weekly tourist car service to California via Onmba and ROT. P. railway operated by the Chicago Great Western. Full information and schedules available from the Great Western office. Date references 10-84 and 12-81.
Negro representatives petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission asking an order to end racial discrimination on south railroads for interstate travelers. They contend Jim Crow cars, dining restrictions, and sleeping refinements violate federal rate law and seek enforcement. Oswald Villard urged organized defense against racial degradation and urged boycotting Tillman and allies.
Gov Elect Hoke Smith told La Grange crowds that the fourteenth amendment underpins the approach to race in the south. He urged white leadership, stricter vagrancy laws, and directing negroes, claiming many are irresponsible and crime prone when idle. He also called for changes in negro education.
Chicago October 11 The independent telephone scheme seems certain as a syndicate of Chicago capitalists forms to finance it. They have purchased a controlling interest in the South Bend Indiana Home Telephone company as the first step to connect Chicago with New York and intermediate territory.
General Ouchakoff of the Russian army pursues his wife who left him in company with Gabriel Inssipa. He has arrived here aboard the steamer La Provence.
A large crowd watched the world championship series game two as the League defeated the Americans 7 to 1. The decisive win follows the League's strong offense and pitching to secure a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
Low rates to California destinations start at 32.00 with 50.00 to North Pacific Coast points. Reduced fares extend to many West and Northwest points via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway. Half rates for children. Tickets valid for tourist sleepers. For details contact DeHreat or A Miller, GPA, Chicago.
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