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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
5
Frank P. Sargent commissioner of immigration and labor department died in Washington from stomach trouble. He served in the role under the commerce and labor department and passed away today.
Emanuel Mandel, first vice president of Mandel Brothers and a top Chicago merchant, died last night in Basle Switzerland. Paralysis was listed as the cause. The Associated Press dispatch announced the death today.
William Jennings Bryan was active in Lincoln with two dedication speeches, hundreds gathered to hear him, he spoke into a phonograph, debated politics, and squeezed in office work between engagements.
Vice President Fairbanks to assist in the Republican national campaign. Chairman Hitchcock left for Indianapolis to confer on the details of photoplaymen speaking roles in the campaign.
Tokio dispatch reports a massive fire yesterday leveled four thousand houses in Niigata, eighteen miles from the city. Residents face widespread destitution and hardship as rescuers work amid chaotic scenes.
Boston on September 4 Chester S Jordan entered a not guilty plea to the murder of his wife whose dismembered body was found in a trunk. The case was continued until September 11.
Washington announces in the July report from the Bureau of Statistics, Department of Commerce and Labor, notably increased activities in livestock, lumber, coal, and iron. The data highlight stronger production and indicators across multiple sectors.
Word from Rawhide Nevada reports the town of about 2500 people burning with wire communication interrupted.
Herman E. Schuknecht of Chicago, assistant state food commissioner, was in Freeport today on official business for the department.
Twenty thousand people attended the Stephenson county fair at Taylor's park with eighteen to twenty thousand total for the day. The event featured livestock displays races with purses, a balloon ascent, bands, and evening electric lighting. Today was children’s day and the exhibit closes tonight with a ten cent admission after supper.
Oliver Dalrymple, known as the Bonanza wheat farmer, died at his Cagselton home last night from heart disease brought on by old age. The death marks the passing of a longtime fixture in the local farming community.
Hugh Crawford faced a hearing for larceny of a gold watch stolen from R. R. Tiffany’s home on May 23. Bonds of 500 were set by the grand jury. Mrs. Tiffany identified the watch but could not firmly identify Crawford. Chief Silk testified Crawford claimed the watch found in a saloon cuspidor and later claimed to have disposed of it. Witness Rose Witmore said Crawford handed her the watch around June 10 and she recognized it from its possession Sunday after the robbery.
I W Matthews manager of Highland Park received a telegram from Prof Gleason dated today in Belvidere. Six of the most vicious horses in Boone county Illinois will arrive in Freeport Saturday morning for exhibition at the park Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. The horses will arrive in the morning and go directly to the park. Several real bad actors are among them and excitement is expected when they appear in the arena.
Omaha reports Miss Leona Bonnell was arrested and jailed after admitting she was last seen with Dr. Frederick Rustin before his return home the night of the Rustin murder. No charge was filed. she remains jailed until the inquest set for Tuesday next.
Dispatches to Dun's review show higher retail trade in anticipation of fall and winter and increased activity at jobbing and wholesale houses. Leading manufacturing industries report gains while mercantile payments remain irregular.
St. Paul reports a gas poisoning incident at the Schollert residence. Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Schollert and Lewis Christianson died, Hans Hendrickson was dying, and Victor Schollert was overcome after breathing gas at the home. The event prompts investigations into the La Ragirs gas exposure.
This morning Sam Daughenbaugh was arrested on the complaint of George Harris for threatening to do him bodily injury. A peace bond of $300 for six months was posted by the young man.
The board of education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight to discuss district matters and agenda items.
Miss Agnes Bellman is listed as sick in the local column.
Fragmentary ad notes pork products at a Sage factory tomorrow and nicely pressed suits for 50 cents at Malles on Galena and Van Buren streets. The text is garbled but indicates a sales event and clothing offer.
A well known Freeport banker organizing a State bank in Washington invites more subscriptions to capital stock before organization closes. The fullest investigation is invited. Subscriptions close September 1. Interested parties should address P O box 576 Freeport Ill.
The notice asks patrons to inform the office if they will be absent as a courtesy to ensure proper service and record keeping.
The Grand Army of the Republic elected Col Henry M Nevius of Red Bank New Jersey as commander in chief on the first ballot with 454 votes to 254 for Van Sant and 90 for Dickason The next encampment will be held in Salt Lake City with Atlanta among potential sites.
On next Tuesday evening September 8 at 5 15 at the Masonic temple William Ashley Ropps will present a song recital endorsed by Freeport music lovers and praised by New York critics. Tickets are 60 cents at Bengston's jewelry store.
Fragmentary line notes the paradox of business: advertising needs product quality and visibility, while having goods alone without promotion limits reach. The excerpt hints at marketing strategy and value of effective promotion.
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