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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1907

Page

8

Holy War Preached by Moroscan Official at Rabatiis

Tangier reports a rising threat as Caid Salo preaches holy war among Mussulinans and a fanatical priest Maclanin stirs anti foreign sentiment. French ships guard Casablanca after a minaret attack and loot of the state bank agency. two days of shooting end with Kabyles retreating but ready to strike town again.

Casablanca Kabyles Paris Tangier Caid Salo Itnbat Maclanin Hin United States Germany Austria- Hungary Sweden Casablancea Te Kabyles

French Attack at Casablanca Reported With Horrors

An eye witness dispatch dated August 8 describes French action at Casablanca triggering looting and mass violence. Moorish commander Muley Amin falls from power as Arabs loot, assault Jews, and ravage the town while residents recount the brutal chaos and widespread terror.

London Casablanca Tle Casa Blanca Muley Amin Tawn Rel Moers

DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold Locally

DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills marketed for backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street.

DeWitt Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson St

King Chulalongkorn to Visit Siam King in Cas sel

Berlin reports King Chulalongkorn will leave for Cassel to be hosted by the King of Siam and the German emperor and empress. Stories say he has bought millions in diamonds and gold and silverware. Two gold services cost $800,000 each. The king occupies almost an entire hotel floor.

Berlin King Chalatongkorn Cassel

Policeman Charged with Murder in Helena Case

In Helena Arkansas Aug, former city police officer Beau Curruth was arrested for the murder of J. M. Scott, city editor of The Helena World. Curruth denies the charge as police cite strong circumstantial evidence. The arrest sparks local turmoil amid prior graft accusations and mass resignations.

Helena Ark Aug Tformer Lo- Hneeman Beau Currith J. M. Scott Theelena World Curruth

Markets Report from Chicago and East Buffalo

Chicago markets show mixed commodity quotes with grains corn oats and wheat noted for Sept May and Dec contracts. Live stock prices listed for cattle hogs lambs and poultry across Chicago and East Buffalo with bids and ranges for prime and common grades.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade HIG Ste Tllinois Indiana Wisconsin East Buffalo

Daily Journal Delivery Now Available Citywide

The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery for 1 ne a week, expanding access to all neighborhoods. Officials say service aims to reach every resident with timely local news.

Alabama Rail Reinstates Southern License Under Rate Pact

Governor Comer and state officials and the Southern railroad reached a compromise. Beginning Sept 1 1907 the railroad and allied lines will implement a 24 cent passenger fare and reduce freight rates on 110 Alabama commodities. The move is conditional on final court rulings on constitutionality and reasonableness. The revocation of the Southern’s Alabama license is cancelled pending further court decisions. Other railroads unaffected by the agreement.

Montgomery Ala Comer Southern Railroad Alabama Spefiery Bullroad Southern

Prosecution of the Trusts Willington Officials Comment

Acting Attorney General Russell addresses rumors on prosecutions of trusts and railroads. He notes the department cannot meet all inquiries and discusses Judge Landis, state rate controversies, and the aim to speedily resolve railroad unit questions through the Supreme Court. He warns against ongoing enforcement of rebating laws and monopolies.

Willington Department of Justice Russell Pam Landis Michigan Aluiaimai Supreme Court

Women for Lawmakers in Wellington NZ Pass Upper House Clause

The New Zealand bill to elect an upper house by the House of Representatives reached the committee stage in the latter chamber. A clause allowing women electors to be members of the upper house was adopted by 37 to 2 votes with the premier and three cabinet ministers supporting it.

Wellington New Zeland Aug. C House of Representatives

Farmers Union Leader Barrett Critically Ill in Conway

Charles Barrett of Atwater Georgia, president of the National Farmers Union of America, is critically ill at the Conway home of Ben Gribb, secretary of the Arkansas Farmers Union, as reported from Little Rock Arkansas on August 9.

Little Rock Ark Charles ®. Barrett Atwater National Farmers' Union of America Ben Gribb Arkanas Farmers’ Union Conway

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Sold Locally

Local sale of DeWitt's Little Early Risers described as gentle on stomachs and easy to take. Advertises Wm. F. Jungkunz as the seller at 35 Stephenson Street.

DeWitt Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson &T

Sleep and Death Probed as Natural Sudden and Disease Death

A Cosmopolitan essay compares sleep to death, describing natural sleep as temporary loss of sensitive functions with vital systems continuing. It defines sudden death as instant loss of irritability, and discusses death from disease as the common, often painful end, with dying and recovery as possible outcomes.

Timid Courage and Human Folly in Quotations

A set of pointed proverbs on courage, timing, hard knocks, contentment, and relationships. The Atchison Globe quotes men and women noting timid action, misjudged effort, luck, and advice from professionals like doctors and lawyers.

Atchison Globe

Most Prized Austrian Decoration Maria Theresa Cross

The Maria Theresa cross stands as Austria’s premier decoration, likened to the Victoria Cross for its strict eligibility. Its foundation statute bans admission for birth, favor, or influence, allowing only long service or wounds from combat. Recipients are ennobled ipso facto.

Austria

Edith’s Admirer and the Pledge Reflected in Dialogue

A dialogue from Pearson’s Weekly depicts Edith’s suitor declaring deep love while Edith’s father recalls life before and after signing the pledge. The exchange centers on romantic obsession, religious or moral commitment, and social expectations reflected in a Victorian moral weekly.

Edith Heudith

Johnny Falls in Creek Tale Sparks Curious Alibi

A Life magazine fragment recounts Johnny claiming to have fallen in a creek after shedding his clothes on a bridge as an odd self defense against a wet hair accusation. The exchange features Marina and a casual school context.

Johnny Marina

Wealth won’t buy everything, says Comrox on checkbook

A Washington Star quip has Mr. Comrox replying that wealth cannot purchase all desires, noting his wife and daughters may still try as long as the checkbook lasts. The exchange frames a lighthearted commentary on money and family expectations.

Sak Mother

Teddy’s Worm Defers Ripeness In Garden Discovery

Teddy finds a green caterpillar in the garden and shows it to his mother exclaiming it is a big worm that is not ripe yet. The playful moment reflects a child’s curiosity and language from the St. Louis Republic.

Teddy St. Louis Republic

Vacation Forwarding for Journal Subscribers

Notice to subscribers advising readers vacationing away from the city to leave their new addresses at the office for paper forwarding. Call phone 25 for both systems to have the address updated as needed at no extra charge. The notice emphasizes that half the pleasure of a vacation is reading happenings at home.

Journal

Daily Journal Delivery Offer Stated for Citywide Subscribers

The Daily Journal announces home delivery across the city for 10 cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe for broad coverage.

Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee Cheaper and Richer Than Mocha and Java

Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee costs less and offers more coffee than competing Mocha and Java blends. Arbuckle Brothers of New York City markets the product.

Arbuckle Bros New York City

Muxtey and Huxley Meet in a Chamber of Letters

The passage recalls James Fannay of Pall Mall Gazette and Huxley as archetypes of literary and scientific minds. A brief dialogue on respect for others studies follows, then a Philadelphia Inquirer note about a boy asking what wrinkles are and a father’s brief fretwork answer.

Muxtey James Fannay Pall Mall Gazette Huxley Fannay Hustey British Museum Hannay Iuxtey

Time Tables East and West Bound with Connections

East Bound schedule lists departures at 7:15 am 9:20 am 3:00 pm 6:15 pm from Ne 203 04 Zee Bi a. West Bound shows 8:05 am 11:50 am 4:15 pm 6:25 pm from Ne 208 56 Ne BOT. Daily and Sunday notes. Train connections include Beloit Janesville Madison and Sycamore DeKalb via Rockford Belvidere. John F. Daly, Agent.

East Bound Freep C’cage Rockford Beloit Janesville Milwaukee Madison Belvikiere Sycamore DeKalb Harvard Belvidere Spring Valley Pacific Coast Nord Omaha Lim St Paul Lim Dupuque Ft. Dodge Sioux City Horfedes West Biba Ned Ft. Dodge Dubuque Omaha Lim Ald St Paul Lim Decatur Dodgeville District St. Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Kansas City St. Joseph Fort Dodge Chicago Tage Brewster Hell R. Hulett P. Elmer St. Paul Ming

Train Schedule Fragments Show Rail Connections and Freight Passenger Mix

A partial timetable lists trains arriving and departing Rock Island and Milwaukee routes with freight and passenger notes. It mentions connections to Janesville Madison Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North and South Dakota, with agent J. B. Swekratt.

Rock Taland Chicago Milwaukee Rock Island Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids North South Dakota Io J. B. Swekratt

Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf Route Trains Schedule

Schedule fragment for the Chicago Great Western Maple Leaf route. Mentions export trains and a daily service with a 3:44 PM and 7:18 PM timing and a No. 4 engine express. Includes South export and Chicago Special notes.

Maple Leaf Southexport Eninge Express Chicago

O. and B. Q. R. Bridges at Forrestor Departures

Train service notes show departures from Forrestor station on the O. and B. Q. R. line with daily runs at 4:40 and 10:16, excluding Sundays. Arrival at 10:01 8 is listed in timetable fragments.

Departa Peo Perrestua

Patrons Urged to Notify Office Over Paper Delays

Readers are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their newspaper regularly. The notice requests timely updates to help ensure continued delivery and service.

Aame

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