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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

3

Lisbon Faces Post-Strike Political Realignment After Tragedy

Lisbon reels from Saturday's bloody event as authorities move to restore constitutional order. Admiral Ferreira do Amaral limits repressive measures, pledges amnesty for nonviolent offenders, and eyes a monarchical return while keeping press freedom status uncertain. Franco’s downfall cited as pivotal in ending dictatorship, with the young king spared deportation.

Lisbon Progressista Ferreira Do Amar Senhor Bernadino Machado Admiral Do Amaral

New Portuguese Cabinet Formed Amid Turbulent Politics

Admiral do Amaral announced a full cabinet with De Amaral as premier and interior minister and other ministers for public works, marine, justice, foreign affairs, finance, and war. Independents, regenerators, and progressists hold various portfolios while the king and queen receive condolences at a state council. Senator Machado condemns the regicide and attributes it to political fever.

Do Amaral de Amaral Carvet Magnalhues Augusto de Castilbo Arthur Alberto de Campos Henriques Winceslio de Pereira Lima Manoel Alfonso V Espregueria Bebastino Custodio de Sousa Tell Manuel Machado Associated Press Gtal Republican Party Leer Carlos Franco France

Premier blamed over refusal to stick to original plans

The premier, seen as understanding the situation better than the king, is blamed for not insisting on his initial arrangements. The dowager queen, in Lisbon, urged the king not to return and, when he persisted, telegraphed from Vila Viçosa urging him to come alone.

Tio Lisbon Vilian Vicosa

Boer Better Than Battling Nelson in Ten Round Bout

Rudolph Anholt outboxed Battling Nelson in a ten round fight at the Pacific Athletic Club in Los Angeles. No decision was allowed by city ordinance, but Anholt clearly dominated with cleaner blows, leaving Nelson bleeding and knocked down in the first round. Nelson pressed repeatedly but Anholt used a high guarded left shoulder to evade most punishment.

Ton Angeles Cal Nelson Pacific Athletic Club Anholz Limttle Anholt

Crime of a St Louis Negro Seizes Woman in Alley

Miss Emma Schlossfuergen, twenty one, was grabbed by a negro on Juanita street as she walked to a drug store. She was bound to a pole, a gag attempted, and fought free as bystanders intervened. She was scratched and bruised but not seriously harmed.

St. Louis Juanita Street Emma = Schlossfuergen Miss Schlossfluetgen

Bridge Wrecked by Dynamite in Cleveland

Dynamite wrecked all false work and part of iron work on a city bridge at Eagle avenue. The structure was being built by non union men, and authorities investigate the blast as a labor related act. Local officials seek suspects and assess damages to the Eagle avenue crossing.

Amalia Portugal Cleveland Eagle Avenue

Pioneer Plowmaker Dying in South Bend

James Oliver, philanthropist and millionaire plowmaker, is sinking slowly in South Bend Indiana on February 5. His family has given up hope for recovery.

South Bend Ind James Oliver

Fires Wipe Out $400,000 in Reriin business area

Two fires in the business section of Reriin New Hampshire on February 5 caused an estimated aggregate loss of about $400,000. Damages affected several storefronts and adjacent property, with firefighters battling the blazes through the night.

Reriin N. H

Panama canal debated as sea level likely future

Senator Feller says the lock canal at Panama may be declared a failure someday and a sea level canal could replace it. The French senate condemns the assassination of the Portuguese king and crown prince. Watertown New York records 30 below zero as the coldest of the winter. A blast at Ontario Powder works in Weed Ontario destroys twelve buildings and shatters windows miles away. Mississippi Governor Noel urges laws to end futures speculation and close bucket shops. A Johannesburg meeting initiates a boycott of Asiatic traders and employers of Asiatics. Tennessee miners at Tracy City go on strike. 150 workers idle. Lisbon tragedy prompts sorrow resolutions from both chambers. Socialist national convention to nominate a presidential candidate will be held in Chicago May 10. Rockefeller loaned 100000 in bonds to National Bank of North America prior to its suspension. attorneys seek recovery. Toronto Observatory records 18 below zero, coldest in thirteen years. Maury McLean held at Worcester after threats against Governor Cullet is committed to an insane hospital.

Feller Panama Portugal Watertown N. Y Ontario Noel Mississippi Johannesberg Tennessee Consolidate Coal Company Tracy City Enn Senate House Lisbon Socialist Party Chicago John D. Rockefeller National Bank of North America Toronto Ont Maury McLean Worcester Mass Governor Cullet

Local option debate argued to ruin Galena property

A Galena reader argues against prohibition citing economic ruin if saloons close. He claims 3500000 dollars in value would drop, 150 jobs lost, higher taxes, and a dead town. He asserts beer is a safe tonic used properly and warns against local option supporters backing a new political party.

Galena Iowa Maine Illinois

Springfield Supreme Court Dedication and Gown Debate

The new Illinois supreme court building, costing about 425000, was dedicated with State Bar Association oversight and attendance by prominent lawyers. Secretary of State Rose stood in for Gov Deneen who was indisposed. General Benson Wood spoke on court history. Major Connolly presented a painting of Norman L Freeman. Justice Wandel spoke for the court. Rumors suggest gowns for bench and frock coats for oral arguments remain undecided.

Springfield Supreme Court State Bar Association Ilinois Deneen Rose Benson Wood Effingham Nhich Supreme Court of Tlinois Major Connolly Norman L. Freeman Justice Wand

Night Riders Rampage Across Kentucky and Tennessee

Salem Kentucky reports 200 night riders burned Bennett's tobacco warehouse causing 80 000 loss. They shot at William Groves foreman of the factory wounding and whipping him and binding him. Henry Bennett of Bennett Bros is abducted whipped and left bound. In Clarksville Tennessee attorney J R Vyler receives a warning to flee within two weeks or face arson and murder signed Night Riders.

Salem Bennett Dyeushburg William Groves Henry Bennett Bennett Bros Ele Mobo Grovehouse Groves Clarksville Tenn Kebai J. R Vyler Fetter Night Riders

Executive Board in Seasion at UMW sessions

Taidanapolis Feb 3 The United Mine Workers national executive board has opened its sessions to tidy routine national convention affairs. It will draft no plan for an insurance department to present to unions for referendum vote.

Tadianapolis United Mine Workers’ National Executive Board

Duluth Elects a Republican Mayor in Bitter Campaign

Duluth February 5 Alderman R V D Haven Republican elected mayor over Fini Democrat and city council president A Tessmith in the bitterest Duluth campaign. The decisive issue was enforcement of anti-saloon laws with Haven edging the stance.

Duluth R. VD. Haven Wulutt Fini A. Tessmith Haven

Soldiers Perish in Blizzard Near Fort Hassa

Paris dispatch reports at least twenty eight Foreign Legion troops of the Twentieth Company killed in a blizzard on February 1 while marching to Fort Hassa. Governor General Jennart of Aberin confirms the casualties and notes the storm may have claimed more lives.

Paris MM. Jennart Oat Aberin The Foreign Legion Fort Hassa

Brooklyn Bank to Resume Operations

Washington Feb 5 The comptroller of the currency has granted permission to the First National Bank of Brooklyn to resume business Feb 10 after a suspension of several months.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency First National Bank of Brooklyn NYO

Chicago Pastor Attacks Women's Clubs in Sermon

Rev LoD Bass of Calvary Baptist in Chicago condemned Rev I E Hopkins of the same city for praising dancing. Bass, famed for his anti kissing crusade, argued the preacher’s views reflected his father's advice that a city preacher can abandon the Bible for society.

Bible and Study Society

Watch a Vehicle Front Wheel Warns Pedestrians

A Washington Star notice recounts a Pennsylvania avenue accident where a pedestrian was struck by a wagon. A venerable citizen urges pedestrians to watch the front wheel to anticipate sudden horse or wagon movements and avoid injury. The tip aims to reduce broken bones and fatalities by focusing attention on the vehicle ahead.

Pennsylvania Avenue Congress Washington Star

Footwear critique and a playful household exchange

A Lumane Review quote laments leather boots and the cruelty of confinement for feet, imagining healthier, unrestricted feet in outdoor air. It contrasts with a brief joke about a girl helping with housework by avoiding her mother’s way.

Abu Little Bess

Reformatory Board Adjourns, Reports Feb 10 Findings

Pontiac Feb 5 The board of maniagers in the state reformatory in session to inquire into the death of inmate William Tramlin has concluded taking evidence and adjourned to Feb 10 to report findings. The evidence from Guards Ash and Chillgpoal contradicted materially previous testimony in the case.

Pontiac, HL Board of Maniagers State Reformatory William Tramlin Ash Chillgpoal

Heavy Family Banquet Breaks Dining Floor in Ecstatic Feast

A large family gathering at John Karwner's home led to the floor collapsing under the weight of about 7,000 pounds of attendees. The event, described as a heavy celebration of fidelity and UL, left no basement beneath the dining room, and the diners dropped only two feet, with no injuries reported.

John Karwner

Coroner Dies of Hiccups in Pinckneyville

Joshua Lem Mion, coroner of Perry County, is believed dying at his home in Pinckneyville from violent hiccups that began ten days ago. Doctors have offered only temporary relief andابع hope of recovery has faded.

Hiccougha DuQuein Jdoshua Lem Mion Perry County Pinckneyville

Editor John F Wishtman Dead in Suspected Poisoning

Mount Vernon editor John F. Wishtman of the Wayne County Record is reported dead from suicide by cutting with a razor, amid a note of newspaper work spanning forty years. The incident is described as a fatal act with no further cause given.

Mount Vernon Bebo John F Wishtman Wayne County Record Elininged

Cascasweet Baby Remedy Promises Quick Quieting

When the baby is cross and worried and worn out a little Cascasweet, a well known remedy for babies and children, will quiet the little one in a short time. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.

Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephenson St

Piano tuner J Burdett orders at Brown and Dollmoeyer's

J Burdett, a piano tuner, placed orders at Brown and Dollmoeyer's shop or via phone, seeking service details. The clipped item mentions his name and the business, indicating a customer transaction.

Daily Journal Delivery Ad Offers Citywide Service

The Daily Journal advertises home delivery to any part of the city for 100 a week.

The Daily Journal the Daily Journal

Ex Gov Shortridge Dead in North Dakota at 78

Devil's Lake North Dakota February 5 ex governor E D Shortridge died at age seventy eight. He was elected governor in 1882 on the fusion ticket.

Shortridge Devil's Lake N. D D. Shortridge North Toakota

Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago Feb 4 market report lists quotations for wheat corn oats and other grains with bid and ask ranges. Cash and futures prices given for winter wheat and No 2 red, No 2 yellow corn, oats, and hay. Live stock and poultry sections show receipts and anteed prices for steers cows calves sheep and lambs. market described as slow with mixed demand and varying bid levels.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Scmple Sam- Wer Nooo Saimple Noo Ater Abe Wes tatYade AQ Stevens Buttiato N.Y ETON

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Quick Relief

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache and weak back promptly. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.

DeWitt Wm. F. Jungkunz

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