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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
3
In Lisbon two royal figures were shot during a homeward reception. The king and crown prince died, the queen mourned, and troops surrounded key sites while guards patrolled as Lisbon trembled. An assassin squad fired from the carriage. six attackers carried out the attack amid crowd panic.
After the royal assassination, Portugal declared Prince Manuel king as crowds cheered in Villa Viçosa. Premier Franco endorsed the accession while naval and military leaders pledged allegiance to the new monarch, restoring a monarchy with King Carlos’s lineage in focus.
A royal attack left King shot in the neck and Queen Emmie mortally distressed as Prince Manuel and his father fell. Guards pursued gunmen through crowds. three were killed, many detained. Royal carriage entered the arsenal gates amid frantic scenes and mourning.
At a council meeting Premier Franco and leaders from the progressist and regenerationist parties offered the king support for a coalition ministry, which he accepted. An embhiner resigned and Acqueirel Ferreira do Amaral is likely to form the coalition cabinet as parties adjust. Manuel Buea, a Seventh Cavalry sergeant, has been identified among the principal suspects in the unrest, with Alfredo Costa among the killed. Carlos Po, born Sept 25, is among those under arrest. details include royal marriage ties to Marie Atelbe and Philippe of Orleans, with the throne succession noted as of Oct 10.
Taishbon December 3 reports the civilized world sending condolences to Portugal's queen and government after the king and his eldest son were found murdered. Among early messages was a note from the President of the United States expressing horror at the infamous deed.
New York February 3 Harry K Thaw was ruled not guilty by reason of insanity in the Stanford White murder trial and was committed to the State Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Matteawan. He left the Tombs for the asylum with Judge Dowling ordering detention until discharged by due process, beginning a lengthy confinement as his lawyers consider next steps. Drs Evans and Telliffe, who aided his defense, arrived to advise on possible bail and upcoming habeas corpus proceedings.
St Johns Nd Feb The legislature by unanimous vote adopted resolutions protesting the British cabinet action in overruling Newfoundland laws and arranging a modus vivendi with the unions.
Indianapolis Feb 3 The national convention of the United Mine Workers of America has ratified adjourning the Joint Conference with operators until February 27. The action follows discussions between national and district officers and union leaders, delaying formal talks while prospects for a new agreement are considered. The adjournment preserves the possibility of resuming negotiations at a later date.
The heaviest snow of the winter dumped about ten inches on LaCrosse Wisconsin while Berlin reported over two thousand influenza cases in a week. Western Pennsylvania suffered heavy damage from a severe snow storm as cold and frost spread through Europe and parts of northern Africa. A bank cashier in Boise faces forgery charges as Capital State Bank failed the previous week. Mantena official Toole resigns effective April. Governor's health reportedly failing. A deadly fire destroyed Mort Brother elevator and cold storage in North Manchester causing substantial losses. In San Francisco a man pleads not guilty to a fourteen count indictment alleging involvement in a treasury fraud scheme.
An old Atlanta household retainer, Uncle Morton, a former slave, is described as a philosopher and diplomat. Two young mulattoes ask whom he favors, Belle or the other, and he responds with a restrained and humorous remark about it being tedious to say.
Salt Lake City Feb 3 United States Attorney Hiram B Booth under Attorney General Bonaparte filed a bill in equity in the circuit court seeking to dissolve the Parr Iwan railroad system in the west An injunction is asked to prevent sale of stock or distribution of dividends Defendants include Union Pacific Oregon Short Line San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Great Northern and Partners Loan and Trust The list of plaintiffs and defendants features Edward T Clark Jacob Schiff Otto Kahn James Stillman Monty Rogers Henry Frick and William A Clark.
Miss Ehlinendorf, a student at Barrnard college, risked her life at the Chicago avenue station when a boy and a ten year old girl were knocked toward the tracks by a sudden gust. She reached them, pulled them from danger, and was dragged by the train but saved with minor injuries. She refused praise and told the motorman she did not blame him.
A Mississippi cyclone era wreck near AdrianMed features the Detroit Accommodation wrecked east of here. Two killed and over thirty injured. Passengers and crew evacuated. relief trains dispatched as inquiries begin. Other crashes in Peoria and Chattanooga report serious injuries to crew, hostlers, and passengers. multiple trains involved across Illinois and Tennessee.
Ten peasants were killed and the district administrator wounded in Podberezta village as lawless peasants clashed with government troops. Troops were sent to restore order. the district chief accompanied them. Authorities anticipate further rioting and consider the punishment simple.
La Crosse Wis Feb 3 Lemuel W Gosnell aged 13 a leading Republican in this section is dead He came from a prominent old Baltimore family and was one of the leaders in the Montana Constitutional convention and helped draft the constitution for Montana’s admission to the Union.
Miss Mary Stewart learned during a dinner that her father Milliam Stewart was dead as police hunted for his relatives. Stewart had lived in Danville previously, but moved away and had not been in contact recently as arrangements for the funeral were being made.
Fremont Neb Feb 3 Sheriff Bauman heads to St Joseph Mo to follow a clue in the disappearance of five year old Lillie Olsen who vanished from her father's Rosalie area farm over a month ago he says a lead exists and he will investigate in St Joseph
A four story brick facility housing the mechanical department of the Phina Jenler Publishing company in Cleveland suffered near total destruction by fire. Loss to building and contents is estimated at 2000 dollars. The Plaindealer will be issued from the News office for no whiks.
Cape Town reports Merri Man, leader of the African dens, has accepted the premiership of Cape Colony succeeding Dr Leander S Simuerson who restored decades of defeat for his party in the parliamentary elections.
A note from Boyertown reports a death connected to an open house fire and injuries to Eva Toms aged twenty two. The piece then shifts to a long anecdote about the Bonaparte family in Corsica and the choice of a baptismal name tied to a saint and a martyr, concluding with a letter to Phucbina North American.
Siebwitred Woo Spencer, a former student at eearret Bibtient inst tite, Fivenston, Way, will be memorialized by Congress after receiving recommition from United State LoOVerToinent Whe bivanston Llistar ca! society for saving the lives of seventeen tered women purssengwers of the sterrashitread in Plein when it wrecked off the tlurriat Winnetka.
At a southern Illinois coal operators conference in Carbondale, delegates agreed to suspend operations at all mines for the week to curb overproduction and ease the industry’s current excess capacity.
An analysis from the office of Attorney General and State's Attorney George El Abartin discusses precinct voting on dry status when not under township organization. The message notes the specific interpretation regarding whether such precincts can vote on continuing or changing dry status.
In Decatur the Rev C O Causey of Fires trans teen is appointed by Presiding Elder Whittock to lead the Methodist church in Newnan. The transition follows the recent departure of Rev BD A Ebivanleom noted for his wide notoriety. he served as pastor prior to the change.
Fragmentary lines indicate a debate about language and media branding with scattered phrases Adidas and North Light. The text reads as a garbled snippet from a discussion or advertisement, lacking clear event, date, or identifiable entities.
A merchant and his chief manager debate hiring a 38 year old applicant. The manager warns the eyes reveal drinking addiction, recalling a tale about misreading glasses and a doctor. The piece echoes a satirical New York Press anecdote about perception and vice.
When the baby is cross and has you worried and worn out you will find that a little Cwzwscasweet, the well known remedy for babies and children, will quiet the little one in a short time. Sola bry Win. FL Jung kunz, druggist, Si Stephenson St.
F J Burdett the piano tuner places orders at Brown and Dollimieyer's or Hhones 300 éati in a bustling local trade note.
The Daily Journal announces delivery city wide at 10 cents per week, offering easy access to local news for every neighborhood.
A storm path forty miles wide north of Wesson Mississippi caused extensive damage. Fifteen to twenty deaths feared as cabins collapsed and churches and stores were ruined. Five expected fatally injured and at least sixteen others injured or bandaged. Named victims include David Martin and four exhibitors, with several others listed as fatally harmed.
William Fife the yacht designer sustained serious injuries at his Pairne shipyard while supervising Sir Thomas Lipton's new racing yacht Me. He fell from the deck to the holds, becoming unconscious. Authorities report his condition as serious but stable.
Washington reports the general board foresees Manila as the principal U S naval hub in the Far East with Subic Bay deemed indefensible against land attack, shaping defense strategy and international posture.
Devils Lake notes former Governor Shortridge EK CC, seventy seven years old, dying of cancer after Rochester Minn operation weeks ago. Relatives have been called to his bedside.
Denis O Sullivan, an noted singer, died after an operation for an ailment. He was aged eight and had a career highlighted by the song Pepesy Maehpea. He resided in Gayitothioespitel and was connected to the local music scene. his passing occurred in State Draieiseo en Sen.
Cobriathus, a noted wholesale trader and leader in Collutubus, died after a long illness. The death removes a prominent merchant who influenced local commerce and community affairs, with details on his tenure and influence expected to follow in forthcoming notices.
In Brooklyn a bank chase unfolds as authorities pursue a suspect connected to an incident at The Home Bank of Brooklyn. The event highlights a state-wide irritant affecting business and security measures.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache and weak back. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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