21 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
1
President Theodore Roosevelt recounted a Bayou Tensas and Bear Lake hunt tallying three bears, six deer, twelve squirrels, one wild turkey, one duck, one possum and one wildcat. He praised the camp life, health, appetite, and daily saddle routine, noting all in good spirits despite rain delays.
The president shot one bear after a three hour chase by dogs, dismounting to engage the animal at twenty paces. A second bear was killed by a companion, and a third was slain by an Osborn brother during a fierce fight with dogs. The party swam daily in a lake, and Roosevelts visit led to Roosevelta being named in his honor as he left for Vicksburg.
William English Walling of Indianapolis his wife and Rose Strinsky were detained by gendarmes in St Petersburg for links with Finnish Progression party. Kellogg Durland also held then released. Walling, grandson of William H. English, is a wealthy socialist active in Russian affairs. Local officials search rooms at Motel de France uncovering books and papers. Describes connections to revolutionists, financial aid accusations, and a large property portfolio in Indianapolis. Weather and flood report from Salmonville, and a San Francisco note on Walling sisters.
Indianapolis Oct 21 William B Walling of this city linked to a St Petersburg arrest with his wife and sister in law. Walling long devoted to settlement work among poorer classes. authorities suspect his activities in St Petersburg sparked the arrest. Walling is a grandson of the late W T English. On English death, dae was left.
Kansas City on October 21 reports the Kansas City Southern Railway company has granted a voluntary wage rise of five dollars per month to its telegraph operators.
Tokio Oct 21 United States ambassador to Japan Thomas J. O'Brien has been invited to dine with the emperor and empress on November 18.
Manila October 21 The first joint resolution of the Philippine commission and the assembly has passed and is sent to the United States through President Roosevelt, thanking the Filipinos for a national assembly. Taft, honored at a banquet, said he hopes to visit the islands again in two years perhaps as a private citizen. The speech was enthusiastically received as the government expresses readiness to aid business prosperity.
Dan O Leary the renowned long distance walker finished his 1000 mile trek in Cincinnati at Norwood Inn at 7 am. He completed 1000 consecutive hours with one mile walked each hour, showing no faltering despite nearing age 65. The feat attracted medical interest and is said to earn him 5000 dollars, reportedly encouraged by the International Tuberculosis Association.
The Republican national committee announced a meeting in Washington on December 6 and 7 to decide the venue and timing for the next Republican national convention. The event will determine where and when the party will hold its next national gathering.
It is announced by Harry 8 new acting chairman. Towns laying pipes for the convention location include Chicago Kansas City St Louis Denver Seattle Atlantic City and Pittsburg.
In Riverside Drive at One Hundred and Sixth Street an equestrian statue of General Sigel was unveiled before a vast crowd. A parade followed with detachments from the U S Army and Navy, the National Guard, the state naval militia, and thousands of German civic societies participants.
Local steam boat inspectors prepare a handsomely engrossed renewal license for Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry in Netroft Oct 21. Newberry has long held a master and first class pilot license, and the expiring license was seized as a chance to present an engrossed copy of the new license.
King Alfonso narrowly escaped serious injury when his automobile crossed a temporary bridge near Manresa on October 21. The light bridge structure collapsed under the car’s weight and the vehicle plunged into the water, with the king escaping with a soaking.
Warsaw reports Countess Z%am oyska, once believed murdered on a train between here and Bialystok, has reappeared unharmed at her father's home. She offers no explanation for her disappearance.
A concise quotation reflectively urges bravery as the central virtue. It echoes Henry David Thoreau’s ethic of steadfast resolve and personal resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Notice of dissolution of the firm Schoefe & Brokhausen at Freeport Illinois by mutual consent on September 19 1907. Debts up to that date payable to George W Brokhausen. Demands to be presented to either party. Business to be continued by Christian G Schoeffel. Dated September 20 1907. GC G Schoeffel and Gro W Brokhausen signed.
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents per issue and a weekly rate.
Harriet M. Burbank teaches piano at Studio 46 Grove Street S-idef. Local residents seeking music lessons may contact the studio for scheduling and rates.
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