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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1907

Page

6

Moors Fight Casablanca Bombardment Shocks Tangier

Tangier reports heavy clashes as foreign warships bombard Casablanca. French Galilee and Du Chayla plus Spanish Don Alvaro de Bazan fire on Moorish positions while civilians suffer. Italy demands reparation for three killed and one wounded Italians. Rabat warns of critical situation as Berber tribes threaten invasion.

Galilee Spain Casablanca Duc Chayla du Chayla Italy Senor Neragzini Casa Blanca Rabat

French Marines Clash With Moors Amid Casablanca Bombardment

Tangier dispatch reports Sunday clashes in Casablanca as French forces shell Moorish positions. Marines land after volleys near water gate, one ensign wounded, 150 Moors dead, and shelling drives Arabs from markets while Galilee and Du Chayla shell nearby villages.

Tangier Argenti Casablanca Galilee Paris Chusablanch Antiole Anatole Galideo du Chayla Ba Chayla Ender Coumandant Mangin Sidi Gelout

Frederick Victory Report From New York Office

Brief item from New York dated August 7 notes Frederick Bt. in focus as judiciary matters progress. Unclear context limits fuller detail but signals a named individual tied to legal proceedings.

Couderton Qur Judiciary New York Frederick

Conder of Contert Hros. Sees International Legal Systems

A visitor from Europe asserts that England and France run superior judicial systems to the United States. He argues American judges often lack solid justification for their positions, attributing this chiefly to political influence in the U.S. judiciary.

Europe Te Ta England France United States Ife

New Paper Mill Combine Visited by New York Traveler

John T. Junrahan of New York visits Appleton Wisconsin mills to study forming a state wide non trust combine. He travels with TY Hanrahan Jr and J S Lansing. Van Nortwick hints eastern capitalists seek control. Menasha Paper property may be appraised first.

Appleton Wis John T. Junrahan New York TY. Hanrahan, Jr J. S. Lansing Hanrahan Wisconsin John van Nortwick Ive Locks Company Hamatian Menasha Paper Company

THAT COIN CAME BACK Place on Stage for Marguerite Magill

Danville Aug 7 fourteenth years ago Mack Miller a Danville street car man aged fifteen stood before a Bristol Va circus pageant. His mother’s dollar and pennies funded a lemon ade and peanuts while a statuesque blonde returned a silver dollar claiming it. Mack shared the tale of the coin’s journey and his vow not to part with it again for fifty dollars.

Danville Mack Miller Bristol Tigelli Nimbo Mile Melisse Mack Trimimin Eirens

Capt Young's Claim About Isle Royale Flag Raised

Washington reports the state department dismisses Captain Young and his Canadian party's plan to raise the British flag over Isle Royale. Officials cite the 1842 treaty naming the channel between Isle Royale and the mainland as the boundary in Lake Superior.

Young Washington State Department Captain Young Isle Royale Lake Superior

Wife Shooter a Fugitive

New Castle California August 7 A dairyman Lafayette Parks in a jealous rage grabbed his wife by the throat and fired five shots. Three shots may have caused her death. Parks fled into the surrounding hills as state constabulary pursues him.

New Castle State Constabulary Lafayette Parks

Dover Swimmer Falls Short In English Channel Attempt

James Wolffe, amateur swimmer from Dover, made a fifth attempt to cross the English Channel from South Foreland to Cape Blanc, France. He covered about three-quarters of a mile short of the goal in fifteen and a half hours, but tide turns pushed him away and ended the record attempt.

Dover England English Channel James Wolffe South Foreland Cape Blanc France

Russian Emperor Sails Home From Swinemunde Standart Voyage

Emperor Nicholas sails for home aboard the Standart in Swinemunde Prussia escorted by a Prussian squadron. Earlier Emperor William and Princes Henry and Adelbert dined with him aboard the Standart and William plans to proceed to Wilhelmsholhe upon departure.

Swinemunde Prussia Nicholas William Henry Adelbert Willam Wilhelimsholhe

Magill Daughter Offered Stage Chance Amid Murder Indictment

In Bloomington Illinois area on Aug 7 Attorney R A Lemon said Fred Magill and his wife, indicted for murder in Clinton, may have their daughter Marguerite Magill, 19, pursue an acting career. A Chicago manager offered Sept 1 to help the family, praising her dramatic talent. Marguerite, educated at Sinsinawa Wisconsin, has not decided.

Bloomington R. A. Lemon Fred Magill Clinton Marguerite Magill Magill California Chicago Miss Magill Sinsianwa Wis

Negro Lynched in Texas After Attempted Rape Arrest

A Black man named Tom Hall was arrested in Goliad Texas after being charged with attempting to rape two young white women. He was placed in the city jail and found dead hanging from a tree in front of the jail the next morning.

Texas Range Tex Tom Hall Goliad Marly

Storm Hits Winona Causes 100000 Dollar Damage

A tele phone message from Winona Minnesota reports a terrific wind and rain storm that struck that city causing estimated damage of 100000 dollars.

St. Paul Minn Aug. T Winona

Earthquake Felt in Valparaiso After Albany Shock

An earthquake shock was felt late Monday in Valparaiso as reports cite a tremor following an Albany event. Local observers described a brief jolt with minor structural movement near the port.

Albany Santiago Chil Valparaiso

Farmland Philanthropist’s School Musters Rebuffed

Potomac Alabama August reports A B Judy a wealthy farmer built a $10 000 school in memory of his mother and as a gift to the public to unite township districts but residents refuse to accept it citing a stone inscription praising mental and moral uplift as a slight to their people Now Judy seeks a plan for the unused building.

Potomac A. B. Judy

Baseball Scores From Across Leagues and Cities

Scores show results from multiple leagues including National American and Western. Key games feature Pittsburg 7 innings win, Cincinnati 4 ten innings, Chicago 2 New York 0, Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 2, Boston 5 St Louis 4, New York 6 Chicago 2, Toledo 6 St Paul 2, Louisville 7 Kansas City 2, Columbus 6 Minneapolis 2, and Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 7 with weather notes in Des Moines and Lincoln Omaha.

Chicago Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Toledo St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Western Lincoln Omaha Des Moines

Rioting Italians Trounced by Fordyce Vigilantes

Word from Fordyce Illinois reports a mob of rioting Italians controlling the town. Sheriff Hanson and a posse found Mayor Crain and most residents armed and threatening to shoot, causing the mob to retreat. No injuries reported and seventeen rioters arrested.

Murphysboro Fordyce Here Hanson Crain

Severe storm Numbs Springfield with blackout and damage

A violent storm struck Springfield Alabama on August 7 with heavy rain wind and thunder. The city lost street lights and darkness followed as trees toppled and telegraph and telephone service were disrupted for a time. Interurban cars were halted and crops suffered damage.

Springfield

Pioneer Killed by Train in Princeton

M T W Lathrop a pioneer of Bureau county and Princeton resident was struck by a Burlington passenger train and killed instantly in Princeton on August 7.

Princeton M. T. W. Lathrop Bureau County Burlington

Kodol for Indigestion Advertised by Local Store

A vegetable acid preparation named Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia is advertised as digesting what you eat. Sold by Win F P Jung Kunz at 85 Stephenson Street.

Win Jung- Kunz Stephenson St

Choice building lots in Arcade addition for sale cheap

Property listing announces building lots in Arcade addition offered by Arcade Manufacturing Co with cheap price and monthly payments. Contact Arcade Manufacturing Co for details and terms.

Arcade Manufacturing Co

Daily Journal Delivery Rates Noted

The Daily Journal offers city wide delivery at 10 cents per week. The notice highlights affordable subscription terms for residents.

the Daily Journal

What Ails You and Golden Medical Discovery Claims

An advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a liver tonic and stomach regulator to treat fatigue headaches coated tongue and acid reflux. It lists native forest plant ingredients and cites medical authorities while offering a free booklet and endorsing Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for use with the discovery.

R. Bartholow Jefferson Med. College Phila H. Wood Univ.of Pas Edwin M. State Chicago R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Church and Clergy Traditions and Aging Leaders

The article notes that the title reverend became common in the mid seventeenth century. It reports Sparrow damage to Westfield First Congregational Church requiring safety repairs. Evangelist Reuben A. Torrey cites years of rely on prayer for family needs in New York. Bishop Thomas Bowman of Orange New Jersey turns ninety, living with Burns Caldwell. Reverend Dr David Magie of Paterson retired after a $5,000 gift, remains pastor emeritus and heads church erection board in New York City and Princeton Theological Seminary trustee roles.

First Congregational Church Westfield Mass Reuben A. Torrey Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York Thomas Bowman Methodist Episcopal Burns D. Caldwell Orange N. J David Magie Paterson Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian Board of Church Erection New York City Princeton Theological Seminary

Household hints and a committee to protect workers

A revival of cross stitch embroidery ideas for decorative effects is shared. A simple method to shorten deep hems uses a tuck on the inside held by laundry starch. Ironing with large buttons down sinks them into padding for a smooth finish. An industrial committee of ministers from leading denominations, formed in Ti nois, aims to influence legislation to protect factory workers from accidents and disease.

Tinois

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad in Freeport

An advertisement urges readers to watch kidney health and try Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. William Klocke of 35 Shawnee Street, Freeport, reports improved kidney function, less back pain, and regular secretions after using the product from Emmett's drug store. Foster Gillburn Co. Buffalo remains sole U.S. agents. price 50 cents.

Freeport Dean William Klocke Shawnee Street Emmett Doan Foster-Glilburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Proposals for Painting Jail in Stephenson County

Sealed proposals by the Stephenson county building committee for painting the jail will be received until 12 noon August 10 1807. Details available at the sheriff s office. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids may be left with Sheriff Milner or any committee member. Lord Building Committee members named O E Stine R R Thompson D I Flvuts 7-3

Board of Supervisors Stephenson County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Milner O. E. Stine R. R. Thompson D. I. Flvuts Lord Building Committee

Numerous Details Emerge In Georgia Sailor Missing Mystery

Henry Francis Lynch, a United States marine on the battleship Georgia at anchor in the Hudson River, is missing after reportedly toppling from the ship while hanging a halyard. His father alleges foul play and seeks police investigation while officers note Lynch disappeared after reporting for duty on Saturday.

New York Henry Francis Lynch United States Georgia Studson River Lynch Daniel Lynch Coeorgia McCrean Hintern

Wanted a Mayor for Kansas City as Resignation Emerges

Mayor Dudley H. Cornell of Kansas City Kansas resigns over city expenses outrunning revenues amid liquor and gambling suppression. Council withholds acceptance unanimously as the Galveston style commission plan by businessmen is discussed as an alternative.

Kansas City Maryor Dudley EH. Cornell Kansas Nanans Galveston

Three Dead in This Wreck Near Raleigh

Raleigh N C Aug 7 two bodies burned in debris and one recovered from the wreck eleven freight cars burned and several passengers slightly injured result of a head on collision on the Southern railway nine miles east of Raleigh last night The dead are W C Parker Spencer N C engineer of freight train Jack Bethel Greensboro N C treman Young of Lexington N C tireman

Raleigh N. C Southern Railway W. C. Parker Spencer N. Ci Jack Bethel Greensboro Young Lexington Tireman

Oldest Ohio man Jefferson Scott dies in Seneca infirmary

Jefferson Scott, aged about 221, said to be the oldest man in Ohio, died at the Seneca county infirmary where he had resided for three years. North Carolina records list him as a freeman born July 4 1704 in Halifax county.

Tiffin Ohio Jefferson Scott Seneca County North Carolina Scott Halifax County

Markets Report From Chicago and Buffalo

Quotations on wheat corn oats and hogs live stock and hay show varied figures with cash sales noted for winter and hard wheats. Buffalo reports steady cattle receipts and mixed hog and lamb markets as dealers adjust to demand and season.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Gaza Nyc Howe Hainois Dudiana Wisconsin East Buffalo Buffalo N. Y G. Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Wethrs Vears Best

Sires and Sons Famous Names in Brief Biographies

A collage of short notes on individuals including Admiral Yamamoto with a Vandyke beard, George W. Daniis who died at seventy seven, Adams Mass painter of a red white and blue home, Deep River gun accident victim Harry Marvin, Count Wilhelm von Moltke the Christian Scientist interior minister, Straus the tireless Secretary of Commerce and Labor, John A. Baird a Naval Academy hopeful, Governor Warfield aide Captain William Baird, Absalom Baird’s son, William Redenborn New Orleans magnate and railway president, Heinrich Conred Metropolitan Opera director, Bryden Glendening English royal physician, and Hon Alan Tierbert.

Baron Yamamoto George W. Daniis Adams Mass Harry Marvin Deep River Cona Count Wilhelm von Moltke Germany Commerce and Labor Straus Department United States Naval Academy John A. Baird William Baird Baird Warfield Maryland Absalom Baird William Redenborn New Orleans Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company Orn Amer Pittsburg Europe Heinrich Conred Metropolitan Opera House New York Sip Conred Opera House Bryden Glendening Spain Durham University Paris Alan Tierbert

Royal Box Reveals Royal Fashion and Ancestry Patterns

The article notes King Edward’s restrained jewelry taste with simple pieces. It describes the young czarowitz’s face as not distinctly Stavie, showing Danish German English and Russian roots. It mentions the Grand Duke of Saxe Weimar as heir to Holland and a wealthy, bus inessman. Haruko of Japan is praised as intelligent and literary, a noted poetess shaping Japan’s literary history.

Czarowitz Grand Duke Saxe Weimar Holland Europe Haruko Mikado

Progress and Labor Advances in Fishing Nets and Tools

A survey of industrial and agricultural innovations notes North sea herring nets covering 5 000 to 6 000 miles nightly, a seven foot plow on a Texas ranch, Tronefoth collars, steel wool weaving like horsehair, and Hiorth of Christiania's electric ore reduction using graphite. Dr. Johnson's quote on hope closes the piece.

North Sea Texas Hiorth Christiania Norway Ite The Iron and Steel Institute

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