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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports threats of showers tonight across Illinois with cooler air in the north and central regions. Similar chances of showers tonight and possibly Sunday for Iowa, with Wisconsin expecting rain tonight and Sunday.
George Robertson in a Loco mobile won the Vanderbilt cup at Long Island Oct 24 by one minute 48 1-5 seconds, averaging 64 3-10 mph over the 23 1-2 mile eleven lap course. About two hundred thousand spectators saw drizzling rain and several accidents but no serious injuries. Lytle in an Isotta finished second.
At Rock City Friday night Republicans rebut Wilson and the Democratic pledge to insure bank deposits. W G Krape Charles Green R R Tiffany and R P Eckert spoke on the county ticket the tariff issue and the deposit plan. Green argued the plan failed elsewhere and Eckert contrasted compulsory guarantees with optional mutual fire insurance.
Benson F. Bidwell and his son Charles, both charged with swindling hundreds of thousands via an alleged cold motor scheme, were sentenced to one to ten years in the penitentiary by Judge Chetlain in Chicago.
Amoy China October 24 a plot was unearthed to assassinate high Chinese officials during a government reception for the American fleet. Extraordinary precautions are being taken to protect all officials.
In Princeton on October 24 the Princeton vs Syracuse game remained scoreless in the first half and finished 0 to 0. Earlier results showed Navy Midshipmen leading Harvard 6 to 0, and Pennsylvania leading Carlisle 6 to 0 at halftime.
Miss Katharine C. Harley of Fall River Massachusetts defeats Mrs. T H Polhemus of Brooklyn New York to win the national golf championship in Washington on October 24.
Silas C. McFarland of Iowa, counsel general at large for the European district, shot and killed himself on a train near Berlin today.
George Sherman, long resident of the Old Soldier's Home in Bloomington, escaped several days ago. Traced westward, he eluded Freeport police, was found in Manchester Iowa, and brought back to the city. He carried over 70 dollars a .58 caliber revolver and other items. Bloomington authorities notified. he will be taken there tomorrow.
Advert shows Burt Bros. cleaning as inexpensive guaranteed sanitary service available without trouble. It notes friends have used it and will have more, with the line ordering emphasis on ease and reliability.
Derby ribbed wool underwear advertised at 1.00 a pair from Brok hausen Hill. Barcode 10 23d bw.
Notice lists pork chops and pork roasts at 1 cent per pound. Spring chickens priced at 18 cents, last year’s chickens at 12 cents, and spring ducks at 16 cents. Merck & O'Brien referenced.
About 150 residents and neighbors attended a Republican rally in Rock City on Friday evening. Stephen Rigney spoke first focusing on county issues and the state’s attorney Burrell followed, defending the party platform and criticizing Bryan and populist policies.
The judge discussed the main topic, praised Mr Taft as being in the right, and presented the details clearly to the audience. The remarks were delivered with force and insight, though the reception faltered in parts of the room.
Two Republican rallies set for this evening in Pearl City and Cedarville with speakers including AL H Burrell Stephen Rigney Judge Clarity W G Krape and R R Tiffany Siih Zipf Charles H Green and R P Eckert Campaign issues and a Freeport Club election returns viewing event announced by L Z Farwell at the Freeport clubhouse with long distance service. Democratic speaker James J Wilson of Polo and Douglas Pattison headlined rallies as well with other candidates listed for Illinois districts and incumbents noted.
Francis Sechrist et al transfer part lot 9 NW quarter section 31 Freeport to Charles Sechrist for 5000 dollars. Fuller transfers lot 4 block V Bailey Park to Thomas Rockey for 500 dollars. Jennie P Kryder transfers lots 3 and 4 East Pattison subdivision to Chester O Kinley for 700 dollars.
There is confusion over the continuation of the Sunday Madison train on the Illinois Central. The train will be taken off tomorrow and will remain so until further notice.
Mr and Mrs RK P Ockenga and their children traveled to Peoria to attend the wedding of Mr Ockengas sister who is to marry Louis Grauss next Tuesday.
Ladies with tender feet will find relief in a pair of nurse's shoes with hand turned soles and rubber heels priced at $1.50. Offered by E. and W. Clothing House as a value admission in the local ad.
Advertisement for protective overcoats by Brokhausen and Hill promoting a new model with a date hint 10 28 suggesting a release window.
Taft and his campaign train moved from Indianapolis to a northerly circuit ending in Gary with large enthusiastic crowds. The tour highlights include farmer-focused talks as Taft continues in Indiana. Bryan begins New York State tour while Debs starts Illinois leg on the Red Special with a Granite City speech.
Billy Williams a famed minstrel evangelist arrives in Freeport to lecture at 2 30 pm at the E A Blast building His talk titled His Majesty the Devil recounts his rise from drinks and drugs to reform and his past heroism during epidemics and relief drives His national renown includes Europe and major troupes
Hearing in the assault to murder case of Pony Jerra was postponed ten days as the chief prosecution witness could not attend. The charge was entered by Officer Brown. Jerra has no counsel yet. Joe Messina remains in precarious condition but shows improvement.
Maxwell car owners in Freeport hear of recent wins in Cleveland Kansas City and San Antonio. A Maxwell took a perfect three day score in Cleveland five mile race in Kansas City and the Fielding cup plus two other races in San Antonio. Freeport hosts several of these vehicles.
G W Courtney longtime assistant cashier at the Armour company local branch has been promoted to cashier at Cedar Rapids. He will depart for the new post this evening as friends praise his achievement. His Freeport colleagues presented him with a gold headed umbrella last night.
Eviction case William KE Gay versus Martin Kroer was continued from this morning in Justice Gieb's court to next Monday at 9 o'clock.
Advertises a Sunday chicken dinner for 25 cents at Joy Cafe and chicken pies for 10 cents. Indicates bargain meals and affordable supper options.
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