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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

8

President Warns Navy Moneyed Fight Over Ship Increase

A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt vows to veto any naval appropriation that funds only a partial ships program. Senate and House wrangle over a four-ship buildup, with supporters citing national defense and opponents calling the plan a travesty of Congress. The clash continues as party leaders gauge votes and potential amendments.

Washington Rensevel Senate House Pade Qmide Congress

FALE EXPLAINS THE MATTER IN NAVY FUNDING DISPUTE

In a New York paper discussion, Fale explains why a two ship battlestips plan and submarine funding faced opposition. He notes congressional defense estimates and the administration’s stance, urging timely decisions amid sea service costs and ship construction debates.

Fragmented fragmentary senate notes from Washington

In early April reports describe Senate debates on a variety of issues. The record mentions attempts to curb corruption and concerns over employment and discipline. The text references political actors and hospital or institutional matters, though many names and specifics are garbled.

Legislative session notes and Brownsville debate summarized

An executive session discussed Brownsville trouble and related appropriation. Warner delivered remarks while proceedings touched on labor supervision and policy in the Phuwathay islands. Bills passed were not considered important.

Brownsville Senate Warner Phuwathay Islands

Constitutional verdict on employer liability bill for common carriers

President Roosevelt signs the employers liability act after Attorney General Bonaparte states the measure constitutional. The act applies to common carriers engaged in interstate commerce, restraining the scope to such entities as the Supreme Court earlier indicated.

Washington Roosevelt Gener Bonaparte

Memorial to Chadwick Fund Seeks Nationwide Support

New York on April 25 reports Baseball figures and fans plan a national drive to fund a memorial for Kenny Chadwick the father of baseball buried in Greenwood Cemetery Trook iva The committee led by Vic T Powers president of the Nae Ciomtl Association of Pheseball Clubs asks every professional league in the country to contribute and dedicate no substitute funds toward the project The effort aims to honor Chadwick’s legacy and support the tribute through widespread donations and participation.

New York Gion Greenwood Cemetery Trook Iva Kenny Chadwick Vick T. Pavers Nae Ciomtl Association of Pheseball Clubs Tilso Sieeesis Intamiatenp Pbrvers Reesport

Joe Leiter Engaged to Miss Fullette Washington

Fragmentary OCR reports an engagement in Washington at a prominent family, mentioning Miss Fullette and Joe Leiter of Washington Hill. Details are unclear but indicate a social engagement within circles around Colunet and Mrs Walifgias.

Joe Leiter Wrasliieten Tony da Leiter Washington Wili Guas City Colunet Gant Walifgias Lars Nike Poin

Pair F and OF Suskians in Midwest Conference

Fragments describe a spring event with references to states Colorado Utah Minnesota Wisconsin and others. The passage mentions two groups called the Suskians and mentions missions or ventures in a Midwestern city. No clear outcome or date is provided.

Colormido Utinais Dautisaia Dey Minnesote Momiania Nebusha del Wisconsin

Oldest Man in Canada Deni. Willithies. Metin.

Fragmentary OCR text presents an unclear item about an elderly man in Canada with scattered names and phrases. No coherent event or details emerge to form a factual summary or identify entities with confidence.

Canada Willithies Metin Meads Stiaves Doha McNelth Bern Westra Chongee Wight

Baseball Scores Hit Chicago Fields in April Showdown

Scores on the ball fields report April results from New York Brookyn to Boston Philadelphia with Pittsburgh and Lum figures. The fragment shows rivalry updates and scorelines, noting Brookyn and New York tied, Pitt is mentioned with 1 run.

Chicago New York Brookilyn Boston Philadelpha Waeton Ay Ul Pittisburg Ay. Lum

Unclear sports scores from scattered column notes

Fragmentary game results show multiple matchups with partial scores and team names. The text includes references to arenas and cities but many items are incomplete or garbled, hindering a clear recap of outcomes or dates.

Bryan in Constitutional Mey Verk visit prompts praise and reception

The article describes William J. Bryan's visit to New York at the Waldorf Astoria where he was the principal guest and speaker. He met with leaders including Henry Watterson and James of Kentucky, a Boston figure, and Driekhivers union delegates presented resolutions praising him. He spoke at a science club to a large audience and suggested a plan for a unified editorial staff.

Mey Verk William J. Bevan Associated Press Pulishers' Asson Waldorf Astoriat Setam Henry Watterson Ames Kentucky Daniel Z. Canmipau Democratic Nation Michisany Asx Josiah Jites Boston Stile A. McNeill Connecticut Driekhivers Union Endhed Apa Hif Behialf Laer Bryan Traverne Science Chib Associati Press Iows Piper

Dry counties voting results update in mapped regions

Fragmentary report notes several counties moving toward a dry status while others reject measures. Mentions multiple counties and a population center voting, leaving the total number of sites at thirty six with only one village remaining within the district.

Gheiy Diate

Kern Declines Invitation From Democratic Convention

April 20 in Thilistiapolis reports Tohn W. Kern of Gadlitnapolis will not attend the state Democratic convention. He remains a candidate for the party’s nomination while political opponents prepare for the gathering.

Kern Thilistiapolis Tohn W. Kern Gadlitnapolis Thors Democratic Cone

Delegates to Chicago Convention Named from Michigan

Two delegates from Michigan Miatrquierte April BReparticans of the Pweltiis Mieti Giotriet and William Shaelston with Chase S. Osborngas are set to attend the Chicago convention and pledge to vote for Secretary Part.

Taft Miatrquierte Mich Anne Wiliam Shaelston Chase S. Osborngas Secretary Part

Molliver Goes to Towa Letter for Senator Alsou

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Molliver traveling to Iowa with a period of camp or trip aimed at aiding or securing support for a senator named Alsou. Details about dates and events are unclear in the readable text.

Molliver Towa Dadliver Dias Lowa Alsou Tle Serkite

Unclear OCR record on statewide elections and a fatal axe murder

Fragmentary report notes governor Willsea Betticky and others, with references to property taxes and franks, amid an election sweep involving six cities. A separate line reports Walter Aye killed with an axe by Fred Neplet in Rhinelander Wisconsin during a trek, outlining a violent incident.

Willsea Uinbad Cheeuig Wis Walter Aye Fred Neplet

Fragmented 1930s notes describe travel and finance events

The article fragment mentions visitors from the United States touring a crater near Posanali and participants from Washington discussing currency policy. It also references Missouri Attorney General Hadley, trade totals with a rise, and a hospital project connected to St. Boniface.

J. Hy Tainel Mint United States Selfathra Posanali Baly

Buried Her Voice Pauline Lucca Never Sang After Husbands Death

The article recounts Pauline Lucca, famed soprano, who never sang again after her husband Baron Wiallhofen died. It notes how she lost her voice from suggestion and secrecy, and shares a tale of her singing his favorite song for sympathy before his death.

Pauline Lucca Husband Thio Patling Laven Tlorwiz-Barnay Lieen Vicom Ami Garon

Strike Likely As Springfield Faces Miner Operator Deadlock

Prominent Springfield residents report a general strike looming as miners press for a firm conclusion at the district convention while operators refuse wage concessions. Debates highlight calls for unity despite executive sessions, with death of local pioneer citizen noted.

Spripefield US Facine Tera Wien Wats Tisti Garren Presideart Waller Springhetdh Cverer Ny Rhiek Teenker Kingis State Teiteis Tisi Society Orlel TSO Bisel Wiis Witt Nutty Tanafettivhae Establishoonts Abel Santer Deny Pras Can Mlineis Central Wahast

Morris Divorce Custody Battle Ends and Allege Abuse

Mrs. Orit Morris wins custody of their nine year old son amid a civil dispute over alimony and settlement terms. The case concludes with out of court agreement and legal fees noted, while other unrelated items are briefly referenced in the era report.

Orit Morris Daniel Morris Caven Katherine Elias Lenis Loco Tages Morris Barvini Ben Lenis Kingel Mbai VI Morristad Altau WWF Terselt Sobais

Wise Avenue Nurseries Advertises Plants and Services

The notice promotes trees shrubs vines and evergreens with price quotes and stock at The Wise Avenue Nurseries run by HON M WISE in West Freeport on Electric Car Line. It lists contact methods and mentions piano tuner F J Burdoté and Brown Dollmeyer’s for orders, plus Daily Journal home delivery for 100 a week.

M. Wise Wise Avenue Nurseries West Freeport F. J. Burdoté Brown & Dollmeyer

Photographs on Apples Show Rich Color and Detail

A Victorian note describes printing from fruit skins, using apples tomatoes and pumpkins as printing surfaces. It details methods to trap light prints with leaf silhouettes, process steps, and observed color richness surpassing standard photographic papers. It also tangentially critiques naval chaplain funding in the Senate.

Pratt Tam

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