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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

6

The Other Girl and a Stranger in Love

Grantham declares he will marry a mysterious woman he has only seen from behind while Cunningham pursues his own infatuation. In a theater box they reveal the unlikely target is Nell Curtiss, whom Grantham meets as she overlooks his dream, ultimately learning her feelings may hinge on the other girl she imagines.

Grantham Cunningham Grant Jim Boston Granthaim Sfas Miss Curtiss Mr. Grantham Nell Grantham Cross

Controversial Scots Debate On Faith And Works

A scene from Tan Maclaren recalls two Scottish elders arguing faith versus works aboard a Perthshire railway carriage. The heated exchange ends with the train speeding away as one calls Hebrews ten thirty eight and the other counters James first twenty four, illustrating opposing justifications.

Tan Maclaren Kirk Perthshire James Harper's Weekly

Mrs McRaney’s Experience With Foley’s Kidney Remedy

Mrs McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes of three months bedridden due to kidney and bladder trouble. After two doctors failed to help, she credits Foley’s Kidney Remedy with her recovery after two bottles and urges other suffering women to consider it. Endorsed by H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.

McRaney M. McRaney Prentiss Mias Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Farewell Banquet Sparks Talk of Return

Mr Barnes Tormer and Mr Peppery recount a farewell banquet with praise and hints of an upcoming return. Cruck reportedly described the event as pleasant, though his remarks differed.

Cleaning Request to BR Dye Works for Exact Return

Customer demands cleaned clothes returned by BR Dye Works with exact results. They request 3 items be redelivered if not exactly correct. Pressing service is guaranteed. Note reads 0-20dwtt.

Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street Studio

Harriet M. Burbank is listed as a piano teacher operating from a studio at 8 Grove Street. The entry notes position and location with a partial postal intent indicated by the trailing text.

Harriet M. Burbank Grove St Andef

Roosevelt endorses reinstate of Brownsville soldiers

President Roosevelt transmits War Department findings on the 1906 Brownsville shooting. He says colored soldiers of the Twenty-Fifth Regiment did the shooting, some must have known or concealed it, and urges reinstate for those who aid justice, with a one-year window for action and continued investigation.

Washington Brownsville Tex Twenty-Fifth Regiment Herbert J. Browne W. J. Baldwin Senate Secretary of War Torbert J. Browne Department W. J Company B B Troop War Department Theodore Roosevelt

Prince Chun Granted Official Status and Palace

Pekin on December 14 reports statutes fix Prince Chun as regent granting him a palace and an annual salary of 150000 taels about 105000 dollars.

Pekin Prince Chun

Stomach Abuse Warned by Atchison Globe

An Atchison Globe editorial warns that abusing the stomach leads to consequences, regardless of resilience. It emphasizes accountability for dietary excess and health, urging careful personal conduct.

Atchison Globe

Foley Orino Laxative Claims Chronic Constipation Cure

The ad touts Foley's Orino Laxative as curing chronic constipation and stimulating the liver. It claims Orino regulates the bowels to act naturally, eliminating the need for continuous purgatives. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jupnogkuns endorse the product.

Foley Orino H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jupnogkuns

Big Poultry Cupy Opens Chicago Exhibition Today

The Chicago poultry show opens today with over 1000 chickens and other fowl on display. Prizes totaling more than 10650 are offered. A prized hen valued at 10000 leads a line of birds costing 5000 to 100. The event draws exhibitors and visitors from across the country, alongside similar shows in New York and Boston.

Chicago New York Beston Hoestock

Dorando Pietri to race Longboat at Madison Square Garden

New York December 15 Tonight at Madison Square Garden a marathon between Dorando Pietri and Tom Longboat will cover the full 26 miles and 365 yards. Pietri, winner of the recent Garden race with Hayes, faces Longboat, noted as one of the world’s greatest distance runners.

New York Madison Square Garden Porando Vliltry Johnny Hayes Dorando Pietri Hayes Tom Longboat

Papke Kelly Bout Seeks Twenty Five Rounds Tonight

In Los Angeles tonight Hugo Kelly of Chicago faces Billy Papke of Illinois in a scheduled twenty five round middleweight bout at the Jeffersons Athletic club. They previously fought to a draw in a prior meeting.

Los Angeles Fistiana Hugo Kelly Chicago Billy Papke Minois Thunderbolt Jeffries Athletic Club Kelly Panke

Moran Neil Scrap In Boston Tonight

Boston December 15 followers of boxing expect a fast twelve round featherweight bout at the Armory Athletic Club between Owen Moran of England and Frankin Neil of California Moran holds the English featherweight title while Nell formerly held the American bantamweight crown the match highlights the national championship aspirations of both fighters

Boston Owen Moran England Frankin Neil California Armory Athletic Club Moran Nell America

German champion wrestler sails for New York to challenge Gotch

Havre France December 15 Ernest Siegfried the champion wrestler of Germany who has been touring France sailed today for New York where he will challenge Frank Gotch for the world championship. Siegfried known as the German Ok has defeated top competitors on this side of the ocean and seeks new laurels in America.

Havre France Ernest Siegfried Germany New York Prank Gotch Siegfried America

Rosebenn Falls to Firestone in Emeryville Race

Oakland December 15 Firestone a 15 to 1 long shot defeated Rosebenn in a seven furlong race at Emeryville marking his first defeat since arriving in California.

Rosebenu Oakland Rosebenn California Firestone Emeryville

Minnesota Chooses Football Captain

John McGovern the quarterback was elected captain of the Minnesota eleven in Minneapolis on December 15.

Minnesota Minneapoli Minn John McGovern

Murphy Fights Close Tonight in Boston

Tommy Murphy and Leach Cross meet in a twelve round boxing card in Boston Pc 15 with anticipation for a close decision as they box tonight at the city arena.

Odd Fellows Grand Sire John L. Noen Dies in Nashville

Judge John L. Noen, grandsire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the World, dies in Nashville on December 15. The prominent figure led the fraternal order and left a lasting legacy in civic and charitable work.

Odd Fellows Nashville Foam John LE. Noen The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the World

Russian Ambassador Dies in Rome After Apoplexy

In Rome on December 14 Nicholas V. Mura vieff Russian ambassador to Italy suffered an apoplectic attack and died. The event shocks diplomatic circles as officials confirm the sudden death of the envoy at a critical phase of relations.

Rome Nicholas V. Muravieff Haly

Counterfeiting Guilty in Foley’s Honey and Tar Case

In a local verdict, H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkuanz are found guilty of counterfeiting. The article notes counterfeit money is viewed as equally harmful as substituting an unknown worthless remedy for Foley’s Honey and Tar, a well known cough remedy that claims to cure stubborn coughs and heal lungs.

Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkuanz Piso

Fragmentary Ad Note at Mal le s Galena and Vanaret

Suits nicely pressed 50c at Mal le s in Galena with Vanaret listed in the fragment. The clipped OCR hints at a small clothing ad or notice detailing pricing and shop names without a full sentence.

Malle’s Galena and Vanaret Ree

Patrons Urged to Notify Office Over Missing Papers

Regular readers are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their newspaper. The notice requests notification to ensure timely delivery and adjust routes.

Commission to probe Wall Street practices and laws

Albany announces a nine member commission to inquire into the business of exchanges in New York and advise on changes to securities and commodities speculation laws and investor protection. Members include Horace White Charles A Schieren David Leaventritt Clark Williams John B Clark Willard V King Samuel H Ordway Edward D Page and Charles Sprague Smith.

New York Albany N. Y Hughes Horace White Charles A. Schieren Brooklyn David Leaventritt The Supreme Court Clark Williams John B. Clark Columbia University Willard V. King Columbia Trust Company Samuel H. Ordway Edward D. Page Faulkner, Page & Co Charles Sprague Smith People’s Institute

Witnesses to Testimony in Noeth Murder Trial

Six children aged four to fourteen will testify against Michael Noeth in Monticello New York as he faces charges of killing their father, Philip Sullivan. The incident occurred during a ball game on Noeth’s property when Sullivan went to retrieve a hit ball and was shot with a shotgun.

Monticello N. Y Michael Noeth Philip Sullivan Sullivan Noeth

Scout Warships for Race Standardization Trials

Rockland Mae Dec 15 The scout cruiser Birmingham completed her standardization trial on the Rockland course preparing for competitive tests with Salem and Chester. The top speed runs averaged 24,826 knots an hour. Today the scout cruiser Salem will undergo the standardization trial over the same course.

Salem Rockland, Mae Birmingham Rockland Chester

Roosevelt pledged Mauser rifles for Spanish War veterans

President Roosevelt is understood to have promised Commander-in-Chief Newton of the Spanish War Veterans to favor a law arming the 550 camps with Mauser rifles now leaving regular army service. The move would create a large reserve force in case of war.

Washington Roosevelt Newton

Mob Threatens Fire Over Suspect in School Girl Murder

Danville Kentucky December 15 Elmer Hill the alleged murderer of Mamie Warnack a twelve year old girl was moved by night overland from Jamestown to Monticello where he is jailed officers traveled through mountains with the prisoner A mob is rumored to attempt to seize Hill from the Monticello jail and burn him alive

Danville Elmer Hill Mamie Warnack Jamestown Monticello Hill

German air ship plan to link twenty four cities

Berlin wires say a German company based in Frankfort on the Main plans to build seven airships and run regular sailings between twenty four German cities. Capitalists and sportsmen are said to be interested.

Berlin Frankfort-on-the-Main

Roosevelt Jr appointed aide-de-camp to governor elect

George L. Lilley governor elect named Theodore Roosevelt Jr to his staff as major and aide-de-camp. Roosevelt resides in Thompsonville and is learning the carpetmaking trade.

Waterbury Conn George L. Lilley Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Roosevelt Thompsonville

Cervera Quits Spain's Navy After Request

Vice Admiral Cervera who commanded the Spanish fleet at the battle of Santiago has been retired from the active list upon his own request.

Cervera Spain Madrid Dee Santiago Rotad Hevalth

Ely's Cream Balm in thousands of homes nationwide

Ely's Cream Balm has earned a trusted spot in family medicine cabinets across the country. It provides immediate relief for early cold symptoms and a few days of use can prevent a lingering, chronic catarrh by stopping sneezing and snuffling at the outset.

Ely

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