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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
The forecast notes increasing cloudiness and possible showers across Illinois and Iowa with showers likely tonight or Saturday. Wisconsin areas expect cooler conditions in the north and northwest, with similar chances of showers.
Senator Foraker stated he once served as attorney for Standard Oil years ago but left before his federal post and Senate election. Archbold of Standard Oil said such past relations were proper and denied bribery claims linked to Governor Haskell and campaign funds.
Wateringbury England Sept 18 Major General Chas Edward Luard retired whose wife was murdered near London Aug 24 killed himself by stepping in front of a railroad train He left a note saying he could not endure the accusation that he murdered his wife and the strain proved too much.
Orville Wright, injured in yesterday’s Fort Myer aero plane accident, is reported to be making gratifying progress. Wilbur Wright, upon learning of the incident, countermanded orders for today’s flight preparations.
Forty men were overcome by smoke in a fire that threatened Swift & Co packing plants in St. Joseph Missouri. All but two are out of danger. The cold storage building suffered heavy damage with losses estimated at $60,000.
The American Atlantic fleet departed Albany Western Australia at 5 pm heading to Manila 3600 miles away. Arrival expected October 2 or 3.
Leonard Coplin of Harlem Center was kicked by a fractious horse this morning and suffered a ruptured bowels. He is in serious condition and his recovery is doubtful. He is receiving treatment at St. Francis hospital.
Mrs Ellen McGuire of Delavan Wisconsin is greatly improved after a fall she suffered while walking in her sleep at her daughter Mrs J C Lacy’s home on Wednesday night She can sit up briefly this morning and appears to be recovering.
Leonard Alexander, who suffered a concussion when he fell into an areaway beside the Star building on Wednesday night, is improving and it is believed he will recover.
Harold Stein 18, of Freeport and Chicago papers, died in a Washington hotel of asphyxiation. Chief Silk travels to identify remains, with family hoping for a different outcome. Stein, grandson of former Freeport mayor Jacob Krohn, left Freeport August 6 for a trip East and New York.
The court set a murder case for Thursday September 24 after deeming the regular panel inadequate. A special panel of fifty jurors will be drawn to ensure a fair trial. In a separate matter, the Crotzer versus Freeport Ry L and P personal injury suit began, with twelve jurors chosen and first witness John Crotzer detailing the accident and his injuries. Arguments on Cosmopolitan Life Insurance demurrers were completed and await the judge’s decision.
Congressman Rainey and Judge Lindly spoke in Freeport about a Great Lakes to gulf deep waterway via canals and rivers ending at the Mississippi. Promoter Lorimer was absent due to illness. Lindly filled in. Stereopticon views illustrated the route and benefits. The program began after 1 PM as speakers arrived late.
The Freeport High School editorial board selected for the year the staff of The Polaris. The fortnightly paper will be twelve pages with the first issue on September 25. Notable posts include Editor-in-chief Donald Breed Exchange Fairy Mallory Alumni Geneva Bowler Athletic Douglas Grant Class Editors Eda Atking Karl Bokemeier Gertrude Dittman Dick Fry Sophomore Francis Sullivan Edward Brokhausen Freshmen Ada Folgate Llewellyn Hollis Business Manager Carl Schoeffel.
Closing board of trade quotations show Dec wheat at 94, Deg corn 16 y, Dec oats at 3, Jan pork 8.1 92, Jan lard 9.92, Jan rib e 5.87. Union stock yards cattle 3,000 slow steady Beefs 3.60 to 7.60. stockers 2.60 to 4.35. Hogs light 6.00 to 7.30, mixed 5.55 to 7.20, heavy 6.0 to 7.40, rough 5.? to 6.80. Sheep 16,000 steady 2.26 to 4.75.
Jacob Molter a prominent Freeport German citizen and former city treasurer died at 6 30 am after a long heart condition. Born in Hinsweiler Bavaria in 1835 he moved to Freeport in 1850 and built a long career as a harness maker. He served as city treasurer in 1877 1878 and was active in IOOF Germania society and the sick benefit fund. He leaves widow Katherine Knecht and children William August Julia Philip Emil with two sons previously dead. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the family home with pallbearers named Jacob Pfender and others.
Joseph Haller, formerly a prominent Silver Creek township farmer, died at his family home 165 Jackson Street shortly after 8 this morning after paralytic strokes over the past three years. He was born October 25 1834 at East Eaton near Buffalo. His condition worsened with a second stroke last Tuesday. Concluded on Page 4.
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