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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1907

Page

6

Turbulent Nevada strike threatens troops and poverty

San Francisco reports a looming clash as Goldfield miners face wage cuts and scarce money. Mine owners seek federal troops to guard camps while miners fear violence, with banks closed and scrip used. Western Federation mobilizes as dispute deepens between operators and miners over wage payments.

Western Federation Preshdip San Fraincisco Elghteen Lowes Istant Suleims Western Federation of Miners Mckennon Jue Miners’ Union Niinore Eleeks Serip

King Oscar Ill in Sweden face serious illness

In Stockholm King Oscar II nearing 50 six decades old, forced to cede governance to Crown Prince Gustave as regent due to grave illness. Reports say heart and kidney failures are advanced with little hope of recovery. Prime ministers and ministers reshuffled as Crown Prince Gustave assumes temporary duties.

Gustave Crist Stoeckholm Dee Sweden Tacar Saed Uae Vicresty Caloyel Thousten Tiderlor Addniral Dyyssin Mavine Preuder Lindon Bichrensvaerd Cour Hut

One Killed and One Fatally Hurt in Suspected Boiler Incident

A boiler explosion at Greenwood No 2 near Scranton caused one death and another fatal injury. Reported by local authorities, the incident involved workers from nearby facilities including Mihowaka and Jol Lughes, with names and exact roles not fully clear in the fragment.

Scranton Greenwood No. 2 Winend Mihowaka Tati Cawley Wis Willd Jol Lughes

To a Rose and Hidden Message in Hair

A fragmentary verse laments a rose worn in Elsie’s hair and hints at a message entwined with the rose. The speaker muses on whether that message is a rainbow or a cloud, noting the day’s ownership of the moment and the rose.

Elsie

Sugar King Henry Havemeyer Dies at 60

Henry Havemeyer, president of American Sugar Refining, died at Merrivale stock farm Commack after an attack of acute indigestion on Thanksgiving Day. He was 60. His wife, son Toren, daughter Electra, and Dr J C Trishell were present at his bedside. The body was brought to New York and taken to the Wave­meyer town residence. The death ends a career leading the so called sugar trust.

New York Henry Osborne Frayemoeyer Armerican Sugar Refining Company Merrivale MENRY Havemeyer Commack J. I Hinnemeyer Toren Electra J. C. Trishell Wavemeyer Augar Trust Commark

Waste in Coal Mining Declares Large National Loss

New York December 5 report cites Professor Joseph A. Thomas of the United States Geological Survey stating that over half of the country’s natural coal supply is permanently lost due to wasteful modern mining methods.

New York American Society of Mecchanteat Engineers Joseph A. Tohnes United States Geological Survey

Testimonial for John Mitchell in Magleton Pa

A movement to raise a fund of 20 for United Mine Workers as a testimonial to John Mitchell on his retirement due to health from union presidency. Also note Grosvenor says not an active candidate for US Senate, and Holly Holingaworth of Greenville Texas arrested in Alberta, China, for allegedly murdering her brother Lawton Ohio a month ago.

John Mitchell Magleton United Mine Workers of Aneries Mitchell Grosvenor Cinelimid Goenoeral Charles Grosvenay Conde United States Suecael Boraker Lawton Okin Dew Holly Holingaworth Greenville Tex Alberta Ohina

Chicago Markets Report Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices

Chicago Board of Trade quotations show varied wheat activity with May and July futures, while corn figures and oats display modest shifts. Live stock and hogs receipts are listed with price ranges for prime steers, cows, and calves. hogs and sheep show steady or mixed demand in early December trading.

Chicago Nee Cheago Board of Trade LI Bom ALY Stork Dan Tee Foga East Barttala N.yl Dee Tring & Stevens Base Buffalo N.Y

DeWitt’s Little Early Riser Pls gold trim by Jungkunz

William F L Jungkunz, druggist at 50 Stephenson Street, offers gold trim Little Early Risers for sale in DeWitt.

DeWitt Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Taft Visited the Czar and Attended a Luncheon

Secretary Taft, escorted by Brigadier General Wl Clarence Th. Forwards and Captain 8. K. Stocum, meets the Czar at Tsarskoe Selo. The visit includes a private study discussion on Philippine issues and yellow fever isthmus efforts, a review with the Seminowski regiment, and a luncheon at the palace.

St. Petersburg Taft Gener Clarence Th K. Stocum Unite States Dame Wonltz Russh Oiver St Petersburg Tsarskae Selo

Angelina and Rastus Clash Over Frugal Wedding Meal

A couple faces budget woes as they plan a wedding dinner, listing modest groceries while calculating how far 4 per week will stretch. Rastus frets Ab will cost a heap to feed them, Angelina argues over portions, and a dramatic reaction ends the scene in A. B. Lewis in Judge.

Angelina Rastus Paradise A. B. Lewis Judge

Facts From France Feeds Quirky Report

The Paris Buddhist temple reportedly has 00 members. A glove cutter earns about 100 a week in Paris. In southern France wine is sold by the half hour. A 2 cent entry lets visitors stay in a wide cellar for 30 minutes. French doctors urge baths with carbonic tablets to make water bubble. Submarine signal bells ordered by the government use pneumatic power and will be placed on piers at Calais Boulogne and Dieppe. Also trial buoys planned off Dieppe.

Paris France Hilf Calis Boulogne Itayre Tlayvre

Model of the Moment Fur Garb Trends in Winter Wear

The article previews winter fashion with short fur coats, chic peplums, and gowns. It notes fur, broadcloth, and velvet dominate, with brimming hats making a comeback after years. A silk shirtwaist suit is highlighted as versatile for cold weather.

DeWitt's Kadex and Blidder Pills Offer Quick Relief

Historical note describes Kadex and Blidder Pills claimed to aid kidney and bladder issues. Mentions a garbled testimonial style, with a street address or vendor cue and names partially legible, suggesting a mid category patent medicine listing with uncertain phrasing.

DeWitt

Secretary Naft Hosts Russian Leader at Banquet

Secretary Naft served as guest of honor at a banquet hosted by M. Ssywols ky with Russian leaders in attendance. The event fostered cordiality and mutual goodwill between the United States and Russia, amid discussions on friendship and shared concerns. Mrs Taft halted her European trip due to a family illness, planning to return with the secretary on the President Grad steamship.

Naft M. Ssywolsky Rit Spereiery United States Hin Tols Celkow Russky Homer Tessin Deen Elvil Nps Taft Aml Grad

Mundreds of Men Madelle Missoula Dies at Accident

Fragmentary text reports a death involving numerous men in Missoula. The incomplete lines reference a fatal accident or incident, medicines or opiates, and an eye injury. The legibility is poor, but the core note is a fatal event linked to a Montana location and unspecified parties.

Missoula

Deities Wrdies and histoldes Pills Sold by Drugstore

Advertising fragment for Wrdies and histoldes Pills claiming cures for weak back bladder issues and kidneys. Sold by Wier, a tanua kung, druggist at 8a Steqdienson street.

Wier Tanuakung Steqdienson Streit

Foreclosure tale reveals a widow, a Jew, and a lawyer

An old courtroom tale recounts a lawyer asked to foreclose on a widow's chattel mortgage. The widow, burdened and refined, pleads for mercy while the Jew pressures for a fee. The lawyer insists on aiding her by engaging the case, then reveals the widow is his mother, closing a moral about charity and justice.

Ehittel Hin Tom Moses Gage Jenkins Lo Owas Uelis Weil Lie Fas Mas Canbat Shold Toscot Itv Widdow Phe Indy Edmond R. Forbes Senator Sorghum Washington Star

Quotable Exchange Touches On Gossip And Betsy’s Kiss

Tom-Mary Prettyman recounts Jack Hansom kissing her yesterday in a snappy exchange. Rass remarks he would kiss if given a chance while Pretty Strong Proof is cited. Blinkerton’s political ambitions are denied as a witness mentions him drinking a cocktail this morning in Cleveland.

Tom Mary Prettyman Jack Hansom Rass Philadelphia Presa Blinkerton Cleveland Plain Dealer

Dust Possible Moral Quips Spark Mild Friction

A clipped exchange features a moralizer and demoralizer arguing that a little learning is dangerous and too much is more so. In another line a husband and wife clash over judging neighbors and personal pleasures, reflecting sharp social humor from the era.

Chicago News Lawyerpool Mercury

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