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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

Page

6

Further Unraveled Murder Case Ties to Mud Lake Tragedy

Chicago reports sensational police progress in the Mud Lake murder case of Tuffa Clashes. Two twelve year old boys, Augrat Cardinel and Dominick Labrelo, were questioned about Shoshem’s Sunday visit to Hassiyn Nemmer’s home. A witness described a dog reacting to a scent near Nemmer’s attic, while the boys waited at Union Station and Nemmer noted plans to polish footwear. Police also probe a year old disappearance linked to Nemmer and a boy named Tarry Wurpa.

Chicago Augrat Cardinel IH Dominick Labrelo Dorman Shoshem Hassiiy Nemmer Nemmer Shashem Union Station Newmuer Nemmor Hoya Bin Patta

Central Tingis Traction to Fall From Receivership

Central Tingis Traction company will be taken from the hands of the receiver within days after stockholders pay about 85,000 in initial indebtedness. Receivers certificates totaling 41,000 remain to cover damage claims. the Colonial Trust judgment of 5,000 is unpaid along with court costs and attorneys’ fees. After payments and certification, stockholders will ask the Coles county circuit court to dissolve the receivership. The line has been under court control since the wreck on August 26 last year, which killed eighteen people.

Colonial ‘Trust Company Chicago Coles County Ang, SC

Train narrowly escapes blaze on burning bridge scene

on a Peoria to Springfield run a Chicago Peoria and St Louis train crossed a burning bridge. Engineer Edward Nolan and Fireman Philip Winn of Spinefield stopped the train before the engine toppled. The baggage car burned but coaches remained safe and uninjured.

Spinefield Chicago Peoria St. Louis Springfield Edward Nolan Philip Winn

Socialist candidate ambushes prosecutor in Bloomington

Aug 8 report states Toseah Landis, Socialist candidate for congress, tried to shoot Prosecuting Attorney William Bach in Bloomington. Landis was arrested after the attack, linked to a heated newspaper controversy surrounding the race.

Bloomington Toseah Landis Congress William Bach Landis

Body Found in River Near Meyer

Carmi Illinois August 8 the body of Virgil Tugold a student missing for some time was recovered in the river near Meyer. The corpse is badly decomposed making it impossible to determine if death was accidental or otherwise.

Carmi Virgil Tugold Meyer

Fatal Train Incident Shocks Tranville

In Tranville WL on August 8 Frank Itath erscatt, a Phito IL resident, was killed by a railway train near Catlin ML. The body was cut in two and brought to the town for burial as officials investigate the accident.

Tranville Pfrank Itatherscatt Phito Til Catlin

Thaw Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Harry K Thaw has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Attorney Charles Morsenhauser of New York represents Thaw. The petition lists assets at 202 dollars and debts totaling 191.50 dollars, with funds from his mother Mrs William Thay noted as distributed.

Pittsburg Aug. S United States Charles Morsenhauser New York Harry K. Thaw Thaw Hoo William Thay

Roosevelt Says Responsibility Lies With Taft In Brownsville Order

President Roosevelt released a statement after reviewing a Washington interview with General Henry Corbin who said Taft bore no blame for discharging the Twenty-Fifth Infantry battalion over the Brownsville Texas riot and suspension denial. Corbin asserted the secretary of war at the time followed the president’s direct order.

Crister Bay Noy Ange Presiden Roosevelt Nego Sohlers Drownsville Tex Washington Genera Henry Corbin USAL Taft Ruedolph Forester Brownsville Tid

Thaw says bankruptcy costs mount as bills swell

Carry Thaw in jail interview says he has spent 200000 and faces 200000 more in claims. He calls the outlays a business necessity after two years of heavy expenses and says many bills are exaggerated as creditors press for payment. He warns the cost could prevent paying all just creditors.

John B. Gleason New York Hartridge & Peabody Martin W. Littleton Poughkeepsie N. Y K. Thaw Mhaw

Danes at Their Old Home in Copenhagen Luncheon

King Christian X hosted a luncheon with a Danish American party led by Colonel Listoe of New York. President Roosevelt sent greetings to the king who replied with best wishes for the United States. The king addressed his listeners in a long charming response.

Copenhagen Aug Wning Prederick Queen Louise Listoe New York Roosevelt United States

Royal visit extends thanks to visiting dignitaries

The king and queen hosted visiting dignitaries after a return home ceremony. They spoke with guests including Dr. Hellerung of New York and Dr. Max Henurius of Chicago, conveying heartfelt compliments to all countrymen.

Hellerung New York Max Henurius Chicago

Secret Service Tests Stage Money Law

Chief Wilkie of the secret service proposes testing the law on stage money used in bills. A case of a roll of $100 freely sold as lawful money has drawn secret service attention.

Washington Wilkie Secret Service

Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade Quotations

Chicago markets update shows wheat corn and oats pricing across futures contracts for September December and May with figures for open high low and close. Notable entries include wheat near 95 to 101 cents a bushel and corn around 75 cents with varied daily ranges across contracts.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Market Prices and Supplies for Wheat Live Stock and More

Market notes list cash and by sample prices for winter and spring wheat including No 2 red No 2 hard and No 3 hard across taming regions. Corn oats and hay prices shown with receipts for hogs cattle and sheep plus quotations for prime fat steers and cows. Quoted figures include ranges for hogs cattle and sheep with hay and poultry prices. A closing quote from George Washington on conscience ends the item.

Uttia Paddana Wisconsin Indiana

What a New Jersey Editor Says

M T Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post praises F iley s Honey and Tar describing it as the best medicine for coughs and colds his family has used. Additional names H OS Moogk Wm F Jungkunz appear in the endorsement.

New Jersey M. T. Lynch Phillipsburg N. J Daily Post Filey H. OS. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Queer English Surnames Traceable Among Notables

The text lists unusual family names such as Longshanks Stutten Bubblejaw Black wonster Huttenberyug Scrapeskin Ugly Addlehead Silliman Blassey Trash and Gallows as examples borne by respectable London figures and noted in London Answers.

England London Answers

Hay Fever Remedies Promoted by Foley’s Honey and Tar

Advertised remedy Foley’s Honey and Tar is claimed to help hay fever and summer colds by stopping difficult breathing and healing inflamed air passages. The genuine product is said to come in a yellow package, with sponsors H. J. Moogk and Wm. FP Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Jungkunz

Much Ado Over Nothing in Newton Milk Dispute

In Newton Massachusetts on August 8 a dispute over a neighbor's cow led to a shooting. Tony Ombrelo and his brother Pasquale faced charges of assault with intent to kill after they allegedly opened fire on the Caponi home. Mia Caponi and her son Frank Caponi were wounded but expected to recover.

Newton Mass Mia Dominic Caponi Frank Tony Ombrelo Oimbrelo Jasmaie

Winnipeg Man Aug 8 Ship Disaster at Warren's Landings

Captain Stevens warned at the waters edge of Warren's Landing, Lake Winnipeg's northern terminus. Six passengers and two crew died. The dead include Mrs. A. Con ture of Selkirk, Mr Olsen of Cisnalt, Miss Povah of Winnipeg, three boys Elmer Jones Glenn Overton and the Fryer of Selkirk, crew member uts Weill cook and Norma Fisher assistant cook, both of Selkirk.

Winnipeg Stevens Warren Lake Winnipeg OA. Conture Selkirk Olsen Cisnalt Povah Elmer Jones Glenn Overton Fryer Uts Weill Cook Norma Fisher

Bond Irregularity Sparks Bank Recovery Suit

Receiver Jamison submits an answer to the federal court on behalf of the defunct First National Bank case filed by C. McNider of the Modern Woodmen seeking 400000. Irregular bond terms lead the receiver to contend the bank should not be liable.

Des Moines Aug. S Jamison Mason Federal Court C. the McNider iFirst National Bank Ae Chariton

Burns Squires heavyweight title bout fixed for August

The heavy weight championship between Tommy Burns and BEL Squires is fixed for August 24 in Sydney Nova Scotia. Other items note Cardinal Gibbons at Rome improving, a court appeal over a Democratic faction name, and Roosevelt talk with Hitcheock about a subject not disclosed. The U S war and naval matters, ship arrivals, and industry updates are touched.

Tommy" Burns Bel" Squires Sydney N.S. W Cardinal Gibbons Rome

Ten Years in Bed Relief After Kidney Cure

R A Gray of Oakville Indiana suffered ten years in bed from kidney disease and could not move at times. After consulting top physicians with no relief he found Foley's Kidney Cure recommended and says it has been a God send to him. Also mentions H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkuyz.

R. A. Gray J. P Oakville Ind Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkuyz

Patrons Asked to Notify Office of Missed Papers

Readers advised to inform the office if their newspaper is not received regularly. The notice asks patrons to report missed deliveries to help ensure timely service.

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