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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports Illinois Wisconsin fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Iowa fair tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions. Weather outlook across the region remains mild with no major storms expected.
Paris reports that Emperor William will this afternoon cross the French frontier in an automobile as a simple tourist. He intends to view the Schlucht mountains while officials permit passage without examination and guards secure the route to prevent incidents.
Dr. J P Lord identified Charles E Davis as the man seen near the Austin home the night of the murder. Davis pleaded not guilty to murder when arraigned in police court and was released on seven thousand dollars bail furnished by his brothers.
Associated Press report from Newark Ohio on September 11 quotes William Jennings Bryan denouncing Taft speeches as darkening the Republican platform. He says he is glad to reach a territory he expects to be Democratic and hopes it spreads through the state.
Forest fires race along the Canadian Northern railway line from Arrow River to Hymers in Ontario near the U S border. Thousands of dollars in timber damage reported as the blaze grows across the region.
Taft and Bryan will meet in Chicago on October 7 at a banquet hosted by the Chicago Association of Commerce. The event is described as non-political and will feature speeches by both candidates.
New York dispatch reports a rear end collision of two Brooklyn elevated trains today. One motorman was killed and about twenty five passengers were seriously or lightly injured.
Police investigated after a woman’s body was found bound with a gag in a room at 317 East 45th street New York. Authorities described the scene and are pursuing leads as the inquiry continues.
St Petersburg reports sixteen new cholera cases and three deaths today, elevating the city to the top cholera infection center in Russia.
Develops a chance to purchase land along the Canadian Pacific Railway on the Chinook belt with a ten yearly payment plan. A special inspection rate is offered September 165th. Applications directed to Wm. Clement or J. B. McCool at Freeport, Til, 9-9d5t.
The county board approved a 68 000 expense tally for the coming year with a 75 cent per 100 valuation tax levy. Funds are allocated to jail, court, farm, paupers, asylum, pensions, road and bridge work, elections, records, and other items. The meeting also addressed sheriff accounts and disputed magistrate bills, with a note on special park district election costs.
Debate over who pays for the election grows. No statute holds the county responsible for expenses and questions linger whether petition signers or park district promoters must cover the bills. Board adjourned to November 4.
Bernard P. Barasa of Chicago, acting for Salvatore Campagna, visits Freeport as grand jury considers the Felipe Carranto murder. Barasa declares Campagna innocent and hints at a new suspect, while local authorities hold strong, largely circumstantial evidence. If indicted, Campagna likely to be tried promptly.
George Bastick, long time Illinois Central railroad engineer and former head of passenger runs No 31 and 82 between Freeport and Chicago, died at Hahnemann hospital Chicago after kidney illness. He began as a fireman in 1858, became freight engineer in 1868, later commanded passenger trains and troop runs during the Civil War era. He lived in Chicago, will be buried in Amboy after arrival of remains, with many local railroad men attending.
Thomas O. Shaffer’s gold watch, valued at $200 and engraved with a Paris exposition grand prix, was found by William Johnson near the Country club timber east of Freeport. Shaffer had been booting the area earlier. a reward of $25 is offered.
While walking along Adams street last night John Keesey slipped at the sidewalk edge. His shin struck a sharp stone edge causing a superficial blood vessel to break and he bled markedly before a physician dressed a pinhead wound.
Paris report states Louis A. Gregori was acquitted of attempting to kill Major Alfred Dreyfus last June, ending the case against him.
Today's market notes show Dec wheat at 97 2, Dec corn 69 3 54, Dec oats 60, and Jan pork 185, lard 39.77, rib 38.82 85. Cattle near steady with beeves 3.70 to 6.70, feeders 2.60 to 4.00, cows and heifers 1.00 to 5. SUppose hogs 12,000 head, 6 higher, with best hogs at 7.40 a new high for the year. Sheep 10,000 head weak 2.25 to 3.25. Local ad: Suit pressed 500 at Malles Galens and Van Buren.
Charles F. Murphy, Tamany leader, denies a truce report between Democratic factions in New York City.
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New York Sept 11 dispatches to Dun's Review report some irregular trade developments but overall improvement in mercantile conditions. The updates note uneven activity across sectors with cautious optimism prevailing among merchants and analysts.
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