Japan's Pact With America Declared Public
The December notes between the United States and Japan declaring their Pacific policy were released. Ambassador Takahira and Secretary Root express mutual trust and hope that frank avowals will strengthen friendship, commerce, and peace while preserving the status quo and equal opportunity in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Far East
Bout
Takahira
Mr. Talahira
Root
Pacific
State Department
Pacific Ocean
China
Fire threatens bodies in improvised morgue near Marianna
A fire ignited in a half completed three story morgue at West Zollarsville near Marianna on December 2. Rescue workers found bruised and burned miners' bodies from the Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal company and fought flames amid shavings and sawdust. Attendants extinguished the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Maranna
Tun
Pittsburg
Race Riots in Prague Threaten Martial Law
Prague on December 2 reports grave Czech German clashes injuring twenty gendarmes and many rioters with bayonets. The British consul Captain A W Forbes was dragged from a tram and badly mauled by the Czechs as riots spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Vohemia
A. W. W. Forbes
Chicago Water Meter Inspector Killed by Flywheel
Thomas Kennedy a Chicago water department inspector was instantly killed when his head was crushed by a flywheel while inspecting a meter in a factory basement. He leaned too far forward and the wheel contacted him, tearing his head nearly from his shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Kennedy
City Water Department
Funeral directions from actress widow shockingly explicit
Michictua in November night recalls the actress Mra. Miouier Merron Cowper who killed herself. In a letter to her attorney she ordered her ashes placed directly in the ground and asked for no services. She feared winter on a shelf and asked the grave to be unfrozen, declaring she did not wish to be remembered through a tin box.
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Novy
Dee 2
Phe Bocy
Mra
Miouier
Merron Cowper
Autho
Wes
Phe
Jin
Sre
Diaes di
Wallick
Tse
Kimeer
Tere
Moi Fioezen
Fragmentary Letter Fragments Mention Death Pact Rumor
Readable quotes suggest rumors that Mrs. Cowper made a death by own action pact with Wallick. The article notes letters exist but provides no verifiable details or context about events, dates, or witnesses.
Rebels Postpone Battle Near Port au Prince
Port au Prince December 2. The anticipated clash between the revolutionaries and government troops near this city is likely delayed for several days. General Antoine Simon, commander of the revolutionary forces, plans to strike Jacmel, thirty miles southwest, before resuming his march on Port au Prince.
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Haiti
Port Au Prince
Antoine Simon
Revolutionary Forces
Jacmel
Port Su Prince
Pope's Physicians Anxious Over Papal Cold
Rome officials report the pope's cold is following a normal course but note the weak state of the head of the Catholic Church. Vatican sources deny grave danger while acknowledging concern over his overall condition.
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Rome
Vatican
Mining Congress Opens Today in Pittsburg
Delegates from across the United States convened in Pittsburg for the American mining congress opening session. The gathering aims to promote uniform state mining laws, protect miners, safeguard investors, and curb waste. Noted figures James J. Hill Edward Harriman and John Hammond are expected to speak. Governor Stuart invited sixteen state governors.
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Pittsburg
United States
American Mining Congress
Congress
James J. Hill
Edward H. Harriman
John Hays Hammond
Stuart
Archbold on Grill Denies Standard Bought Refineries
New York December 2 Frank B Kellogg federal counsel in the case to dissolve the oil trust pressed John D Archbold in cross examination He denied that refineries were purchased to dismantle them to remove competition and the government charges are that Security Oil Co of Texas and others are controlled by the Standard Oil Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
New York
Security Oil Company of Texas
Frank B. Kellogg
John D. Archbold
Archbold
Can’t Find Chief’s Body in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco December 2. Despite boats patrolling the bay the body of Chief of Police William J. Biggy remains missing after disappearing from a police launch. Police Commissioner Keil said the chief feared the charges and countercharges surrounding the death by own action at the county jail of Morris Haas, assailant of Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Jeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggy
Heney
San Francisco
William J. Biggy
Keil
Morris Haas
Francis J. Jeney
War balloons useless in high altitude escape tests
Berlin reports experiments show dirigible balloons cannot evade ground fire by rising high. Even the greatest safe altitude keeps airships within range of field pieces and rifles, the tests indicate.
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Berlin
Dec
Swarthmore College Drops Friends Sectarian Rule
Philadelphia Dec 2 stock holders abolish a rule that made Swarthmore a Friends institution and the college becomes non sectarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swarthmore
Philadelphia
Swarthmore College
Train Kills Manufacturer in Chicago Incident
Watson H. Twich el, president of the Twitchell Manufacturing Company, maker of grocers sundries, was run over and killed by a Chicago and Northwestern railroad passenger train in Chicago on December 2.
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Chicago
Watson H. Twichel
Twitchell Manufacturing Company
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on missed Papers
The notice asks readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform the office. It emphasizes prompt reporting to ensure timely delivery and address service gaps.
Humpsheys Medicigen Co Issue Remnant List
The fragment lists ailments such as colds influenza pleuro-pneumonia and stomach upsets with remedies sold by Humphreys Medicine Co New York. It mentions multiple conditions and a promotion offering a free book and prepaid pricing details.
Miss Manhattan to Delight at Grand Opera House Tomorrow
The Grand Opera House presents Miss Manhattan for one night only direct from a long Boston run. Joe Oppenheimer produces and manages the musical comedy famed for refinement, scenery, costumes, music, and strong principals and choruses following a brilliant Boston engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Boston
Joe Oppenheimer
District Leader musical comedy at Grand Saturday
A plot driven musical comedy titled The District Leader by Joseph B. Howard will be performed at the Grand opera house this Saturday with both matinee and night shows. The rarity promises a lively blend of humor and music from the noted composer of The Umpire and The Land of Mystery.
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Grand Opera House
Joseph B. Howard
Grace Sloan Stars in The Land of Nod Style Play
Miss Grace Sloan plays Flossie Whittle from Teaneck New Jersey in The Time The Place and the Girl and The Honeymoon Trail. Her singing and dancing are leading features of the production. An able company supports Sloan and a chorus of twenty five girls enhances the show which has been a season long success.
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Nod
Grace Sloan
Flossie Whittle
Teaneck
New Jersey
Land of Nod
Sloan
Kalich Opens Three Week Run in Cora at Grand Opera House
Actress Bertha Kalich begins a three week engagement at Chicago's Grand opera house with the Parisian comedy Cora by Fred de Gresac. Harrison Grey Fiske directs a polished, witty production. Kalich shines in lighter scenes while Stallard Mills Wenman Williams deliver strong boulevard characters. Georges Garnier earns standout notices as Cora's artist lover. The company will stay at the Grand for two additional weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Kalich
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Cora
Fred de Gresac
Madame Kalich
Harrison Grey Fiske
Studio Ufe
Ernest Stallard
Thomas R. Mills
Henry Wenman
C. Jay Williams
Georges Garnier
This Date in History Highlights Major Events Across Years
A retrospective list recalls Ferdinand Cortez death in 1654 and St Paul’s Cathedral opening in 1697. It notes US treaties with Tuscarora and other nations in 1794, Pedro II birth in 1824, Austrian abdication in 1848, Louis Napoleon’s 1852 rise, Loretta California quake in 1868, and the 1879 Borussia disaster. Include Bees Laxative ad touting cough remedy.
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Ferdinand Cortez
Mexico
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
United States
Stockbridge
Dom Pedro II
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Paris
Ferdinand of Austria
Francis Joseph
Louis Napoleon
France
Loretta
California
Borussia
Home made mincemeat and cakes for order
Mrs J R Smith offers home made mincemeat fruit cake and English plum pudding plus a variety of cakes and cookies made to order at reasonable prices. Contact 45 Union St. order details available.
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J. R. Smith
Unien
Must Wait Year for Pay Members of Legislature Discover Flaw
Springfield December 2 Members of the legislature who recently doubled salaries face a flaw in the law as payable annually has always meant end of the year, leaving the possibility they can be paid only after adjournment. The issue may prompt an amendment or legal opinion from the attorney general Stead, with the auditor’s interpretation at stake and the prospect of interim compensation under a quarterly plan. The piece also notes a Presbyterian assembly figure, a vice moderator in 1900 and a promoter of a worldwide evangelistic campaign.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Stead
Assembly
General Presbyterian Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
John H Converse 68th Birthday Obituary Note
John Herman Converse born December 2, 1840 in Burlington Vermont. He rose from newspaper work to railroads and joined Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia in 1870, becoming a partner in 1873. He is noted for benevolent and philanthropic efforts and church involvement.
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John Herman Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Burlington
University of Vermont
Chicago
Northwestern Railroad
Pennsylvania System
Altoona
Converse
Doan's Ointment Endorsed in Freeport Letter
Freeport residents praise Doan's Ointment for itching skin conditions including eczema and piles. M M Mayer of 351 Homer Street credits eight years of relief after using two boxes bought at Emmett's drug store. Advertisement notes price 60 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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Freeport
Dean
M. M. Mayer
Homer Street
Ill
Ydoan
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Third Ward Sewer Notice Final settlement set for Dec 7 1908
The Board of Local Improvements will finalize the contract settlement for the 3rd Ward Sewer on December 7 1908. Taxpayers wishing to pay assessments ahead are asked to do so promptly. Special Tax Collector F E Dittmar Griffin signs the notice and Harriet M Burbank piano teacher advertises Studio 36 Grove St.
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Board of Local Improvements
F. E. Dittmar Griffin
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Town Board Meeting to Audit Bills
Town board holds a regular meeting Thursday Dec 3 at 7 30 p m to audit town bills. Citizens with claims must present them at the town clerk’s office at once. City drug store corner Galena and Van Buren streets. Michael Steffen Town Clerk.
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City Drug Store
Galena and
van Buren Streets
Michael Steffen
Where the Journal Family will Shop for Christmas
A long list of local merchants and shops is presented as the Journal family’s Christmas shopping guide. From dry goods and garments to groceries, hardware, pianos, furniture, and millinery, it catalogs numerous Freeport and area businesses and names multiple firms and establishments across departments. Museum of commerce details include banks, printing, and entertainment venues.
Two Words An Actress Hopes To Eliminate
A theater actress in a local foyer after rehearsal laments two English words reading Indy. The stage manager asks for the words, and the performer smiles through tears, her wish to remove a pair of terms from common use.
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Raskle
Indy
Netrass
Agathee
Pills Claim Quick Relief For Bilious Headache Constipation
Ad promotes Rings Little Liver Pill as a remedy for biliousness sick headache and constipation. It promises no griping and is sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther at two cents.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Takahira Note
Mikado’s Land
Mining Congress
Chief
Nea
Leiea
Sore
Gore
Enmoat
Gulney
Aplscate
F.ycolic
Kidney & Bladder Disorde
M .Emate Cleers
Humpheys
Miss Manhattan
Miss Sloan
H. J. Moogh
H. Converse
Wiaven
Sony
Huss & Kinley
Groceries
Burrell Bros. Hermsmeier & Son
C. G. Shoeffel, F. A. Schulz
the Journal
H. A. Hillmer Co
Sanford & Zartman
Weiss & Co
Freeport Hardware
Joseph Emmert
Wm. F. Jungkunz
A. J. Robson
Geo. F. Swarts
Charles D. Knowlton
Taylor & Frick
K. D. Allington
G. A. Stemm
F. & F. Piano Co
DeVore Piano Co
C. H. Little & Co
College of Commerce
Merck & O’brien
Lichtenberger's
Sausage Factory
Chris. Fuss
Savings Accounts
Freeport B. & L. Association
Savings Department
State Bank
Union Loan & Bldg. Association
Wm. Walton Nephews
Willner Bros
Brokhausen & Hill, BE. & W. Clothing House
Wm. O. Wright, Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
Otto Wagner
Wm. J. Young & Co
Brown & Dollmeyer
Severance
Spengler
Koenig Furniture Co
Kuehner Bros
Wagener & Albert
Theatres
the Majestic
the Bijou
Gas and Coke
Freeport Gas Co
Electric Light
Freeport Ry
Lt. & Power Co
M. Summers
Billig’s
the Troy
Horse Shoe
Tailors
Malle
John S. Harpster
Hotels
Brewster
Senate
Clifton
Jacob Pfender & Son
Serf & Haight
S. Brown
Emerick, Barrett & Co
Edward Bengston
H. A. Rotzler
John Schwarz & Sons
Demeter & Seitz
Sluiter & Brower
Illinois Central
R. R
D.c
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Go
Frank J. Sardam
Jos. E. Howard
Guenther's Jug Store
Mackay Building
Rice Building
Chase
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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