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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports from Chicago that Illinois will be cooler tonight and Thursday with possible frost Thursday morning. Iowa and Wisconsin expect fair weather tonight and Thursday, with cooler conditions and likely frost.
Denver hosts the American Bankers Association with talks on bank deposit guarantees and postal savings banks seen as risky to national prosperity. Col. J. D. Powers, president, delivered the keynote denouncing deposit guarantees as a dangerous fallacy.
Josephus Daniels, Democratic press committee chairman, released a letter to Attorney General Bonaparte from the Democratic National Committee. It asks how many of 287 so called frauds have been pursued in federal courts and notes many more cases are expected.
James S. Sherman and Nicholas Longworth spoke to about three thousand University of Illinois students this morning, receiving a hearty cheer for Nick and Sunny Jim. They later addressed a large crowd in the city park before departing for Decatur.
President Roosevelt will not respond to William Jennings Bryan's letter released last night at Rock Island. Secretary Loeb said the president sees Bryan's note as a personal attack and sees no reason to answer it.
Washington notes from the International Congress on Tuberculosis report each session contributing insights from renowned scientists. Discussions center on measures promising success in a global fight against the disease.
Winnipeg reports that twenty thousand Canadian Pacific mechanics and other employees have returned to work as the strike ends. Terms of settlement not announced.
Telegraphic report from Fernie says the new town of Michel in Canada was destroyed by fire last night. Winnipeg sources note extensive damage with no immediate details on casualties or cause.
E A Hoefer awarded the contract to Hamlyn Bros. for the erection of two houses on Float street near Illinois street. The ground was staked out today.
To be cleaned, clothes must go to the BB Dye Works. We wish them returned if not made exactly right. Our pressing is guaranteed also, 9-29.
Baldwin and Janssen announce a millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday September 30 and October 1 at 193 Van Buren Street. Special inducement for those who register for vocal or instrumental music study within thirty days. Call Rosa K. Volrath at 170 Exchange Street.
The seventh day of the Italian murder trial for Salvatore Campagna draws to close as prosecutors Burrell and Barasa present lengthy arguments over circumstantial evidence linking Campagna to the killing of Felix Casata. A late evening charge to the jury is expected with a verdict unlikely before tomorrow noon.
The defense argued Felix Casata's death was an accident and attacked prosecution witnesses. They claimed he smoked while working on lamp filling and trimming. However the evidence showed the door was locked from the outside and the lock bar was fixed, suggesting foul play.
Two hoboes aboard a train were confronted by Engineer William Hockey Smith at Clarno Illinois Central station. They levelled revolvers, refused to dismount, later complied as the train moved. Arrests followed in Clarno after it was learned they slept near Orangeville. Police recovered razors knives and several revolvers. A later report ties them to a robbery at Mahaney store in Orangeville with the rear window opened. The pair are about 20 years old.
Electric power from Brown's mill power house fed Freeport wires yesterday afternoon for the first time. Lights and commercial service are now supplied from this source. Mr. Goddard's years of effort overcame numerous obstacles, delivering a power service never before excelled in Freeport.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kailey return from Dekalb after visiting Mrs Kaileys brother Dr O E Matter Mrs John Council and daughter Miss Hazel of Chicago stay with the Misses Barnes on Carroll street Joseph Redlinger departs for a south Atlantic business trip for Pope Manufacturing Co and will return March 1 and spend the summer in Freeport
E. R. Anderson a Northwestern brakeman was caught between cars while switching at Ridott and severely bruised. He was brought to this city and taken to St. Francis hospital where his injuries were dressed.
Freeport Commandery holds a drill meeting this evening. Members planning to travel to Rock Island on October 13 are urged to attend as matters about the pilgrimage will be discussed.
George and William Rinderman were arrested for stealing watermelons and brought before Justice Janssens this morning. The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Prof Royal O Spear continuing a Freeport lecture series speaks tonight on Kore shanity at Frank Richardsons home 6 James Street. The event highlights a discussion of the Koreshanity movement and its beliefs.
All ladies are invited to attend the Fall opening at 131 Galens Street Mis.maid KMANWADLER hosts the event. The notice lists the address 934dlw and invites women to join the gathering.
Community notice urges residents to spread word about the October 10 payday event inviting neighbors and friends to participate in the local effort.
Rev W C Bergeman reports his reappointment to the Freeport German M E church for another year after returning from the Northwest conference in Parker South Dakota. Rev Sheridan Garman accepts a Baylis United Brethren charge. Mrs Garman will move with his family. First Presbyterian services under Dr Gray continue with growing congregations and a 7 pm choir session.
Rev F M Davis former pastor of U B church leaves tomorrow afternoon for Neane City where he has accepted charge of the Telesacopia Memorial church. Mrs Davis will stay here another week or until a suitable house is found.
Members of the League of the Sacred Heart will receive holy communion next Friday morning at 6 30 and other morning masses.
Governor Deneen spent Sept. 29 delivering speeches in Allenville, Bethany, Dalton City, Lovington, Arthur, Cadwell and Sullivan in Moultrie County. The Sullivan courthouse gathering was the day’s largest. Congressman McKinley planned to join but could not attend. W. A. Steele and Judge Cochran accompanied the governor.
A list of individuals with ages and hometowns including Leslie T Fargher Freeport 32 Hartman Lancaster 26 Fred Kunkle McConnell 28 Rose Young Freeport 20 George Civett Freeport 24 Mary Tellmeier same 21 Jesse Gates Lena 0 Lula Shoesmith same 22 Fred Boedeker Freeport 30 Shoesmith Dena 00 20.
A morning update from St Francia hospital says Christ Koehler is resting as well as possible after suffering three broken ribs and multiple minor bruises. Doctors report the injuries cause pain but are not considered life threatening.
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