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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

2

Lincoln Lived Now Tafts Reply to Question Banquet Talk

Grand Rapids banquet draws 2000 plus as Lincoln club showcases Lincoln and Roosevelt themes. Taft's stops include receptions and speeches with Jusserand Barrett and Toss. Smith withdraws as delegate at large. The piece frames Lincoln's ideals against corporate privilege and echoes Roosevelt era reform.

Taft Grand Rapids Kansas City Morton House State League of Republican Clubs Taft Club Majestic Theater Philo Fuller Lincoln Club William Alden Smith John W. Blodgett Michigan

What Lincoln Would Do Today Toast Echoes Reagan Era Debates

The speaker analyzes Lincoln's likely stance on today’s issues and the Spain and Philippine conflicts. He argues Lincoln would be a Republican and Taft a protectionist, then contrasts Lincoln’s view on slavery with rights and governance. The speech weighs war policies and U S power, urging cautious expansion and naval restraint.

Lincoln Aft Taft Spain Patt Sinley Melintey McWinley Hitieola Wwe Nabcuigadebe Spat Seattle

King Can Do No Wrong at Lincoln Birthday Event

New York speakers at the Lincoln birthday celebration at the National Democratic Club included ex governor candidates and former judges. Judge Felrick, rendered as Elerrick in OCR, contrasted a temperate address by the governor and president with a royal, autocratic style claiming the king can do no wrong, urging lawmakers and judges to follow his rules.

New York New York State National Democratic Club Dndyge DD Cady Eerrick Fell Stunchfield Dustice Agustus A. van Wyck Elerrick Congress United States

Notable Lincoln Birthday Celebrations Across Cities

On Lincoln's birth anniversary Feb 12 celebrations occurred nationwide. Chicago hosted banquets at the Marquette and Hamilton clubs with speakers Senators Beveridge and Secretary Garfield addressing rail regulation and Lincoln era issues. Washington marked the day with the Grand Army, US Historical Society and Women's Relief Corps. speakers included Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon. Other cities such as New York, Pittsburgh, Springfield, and Boston held dinners and official observances led by local figures and civic groups. The tone reflects widespread homage to Lincoln and related civic themes.

Chicago Abraham Lincoln Marquette Hamilton Beveridge Indiana Hamilton Club Garfield Grand Army Washington Church of Our Wreater Lincoln Pittsburg United States Ds Maily Pittsborg Aia Otis Phunphrey Athorney Crenerud Stead Buble Tustrue Biheae Dee Peter Sl Girussclyp Af Ehrenza Wars

No Disqualification Hamill Makes Reply to Leake

In Washington February 18, Hamill defended Bryan amid a heated exchange over the Indian appropriation. Leake stood by his remarks, saying he did not question Bryan’s sincerity though he opposed his “socialistic tendencies.” The scene drew Democratic cheers and Republican applause as the House debated the issue and Bryan’s knowledge of the Ten Commandments.

Washington House of Representatives Hamill Leake Willian Jenings Regan Sherman CN. Y. Rose William Jeanings Bryan Hamish Findson County New Jersey Bryan Segan United States Apphiase

Ridgely replies to Catlin on currency bureau charges

Washington. Comptroller Ridgely issues a public reply disputing charges raised by John M. Catlin ex deputy comptroller. He asserts violations of revised statutes and questions the accuracy of Coffin’s ties to the Pleaver National Bank New York.

Washington hRidgely Caritieisny John MM. Catlin New York Cotlin Ridgely United States Rideely Coffin Pleaver National Bank Batte May Colin

Wild search for GeeBs on distant islands and coast

A garbled report traces a United States citizen believed stranded near Tortuise or Tortuga areas off the west coast of South America. The text references a rescue effort and mentions Gopak or Getis as authorities pursuing a lead amid unclear details.

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Search for Missing Man Reaches Naval Vessel Limits

A past request for a US warship to locate the man failed due to no ships in the area. Now authorities announce that a vessel will stop in the region to aid the search.

Senators Debate Currency Panic and Indian Appropriation

Washington reports in the senate that t Rayner Md claimed the president worsened the panic, while two hours were spent on the criminal code bill. The house passed the Indian appropriation bill and then began legislative work, with discussions also turning to the tariff and the president's message amid campaign ammunition.

Washington t—Rayner Md Senate Senae House Sian

Foraker Explains Ohio Primary Victory For Taft Delegates

Senator B. Foraker issued a statement on Ohio primary results showing Taft forces won nearly all delegates for the Republican state convention. He said the primaries were so taff that his friends refused to participate, accounting for the Taft unanimity.

Foraker Washington B. Foraker Ohio Hfe O

Memorial for Hamilton Launched in Washington Meeting

At a large Washington gathering the Alexander Hamilton National Memorial association started the project to erect a memorial in honor of Hamilton. Supreme Court Justice Harlan was elected president of the organization.

Washington The Alexander Hamilton National Memorial Association Hamilton Justice Harlan Supreme Court

Rifles for the Militia Arm the 100000 Strong Militia

Acting Secretary Oliver announced that the war department is finally ready to arm the organized militia of the country, totaling about 100000 men, with the new high power army rifle or musket.

Washington Oliver War Department

Wedding Clothes Theft Yields Commuted Sentence

Governor Folk commutes three year sentence of Alvin E. B. Wooden a Carroll county youth convicted of stealing wedding attire from Monseer Shields the day before Shields wedding Wooden wore the garments in the barn until Shields found him during the event the marriage proceeded on time and the trial judge had urged clemency

Jefferson City Folk Alvin EB. Wooden Carroll County Monseur Shields Shields Wooden Butler Woodn

Everhardt Wins Return Fight At Southern Athletic Club

New Orleans February 13 Jack Everhardt a former well known middleweight made a comeback after years away and won the decision over Jack Graham of Manassas City in a ten round bout at the Southern Athletic club. Graham was much younger.

New Orleans Jack Everhardt Jack Graham Manasas City Southern Athletic Club Graaletmt Min

Mining Engineer Undergoes Chronic Appendicitis Operation

San Francisco February 1 Johnnys Hatimomdl a mining engineer has been operated on for chronic appendicitis He is doing well after the surgery

San Francisco Johnnys Hatimomdl

Fragmented 1910s style news outline with assorted claims

A garbled report lists Charlies J Hughes a Denver lawyer receiving an $816000 black pearl after a 45 hour speech for a client. It mentions six cars, travel to Paris via the Bering Strait, and various political and military notes from multiple countries amid weather and disaster mentions.

Charlies J. Hughes Denver United States Jefe New York Paris Bering Straits Tex-Prequier Prince Portugal Getroa Italy Ohialovee Shuler Oil Leligious Edicational Association Washington Gervais Minnesota City Winona Mita Apri Leyes

Fragmentary exchange reveals a dying mortal judged by cynic peers

A discordant dialogue shows a hypocritical critic reproaching a weak mortal about dying. The hard hearted figure retorts that dying is one of the mortal's successes, underscoring a grim moral tone.

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Mighty Ways and the Sig Family Lines

A condensed note on the Wichwid Mighty Ways lineage and the great grandfather’s lineage mentions Miss Wollodby Sig’s prominent bearing. Aliss Newitt and a Quer servant girl are cited within a Catholic Standard and Times context as part of the social pedigree.

Wichwid Miss Wollodby Aliss Newitt Catholic Standard and Times

Secretive animals and the dog food hiding instinct

The author discusses how dogs and foxes sometimes bury bones or meat as a rainy day reserve. He notes dogs rarely dig up buried food, attributing this to domestication and learned feeding from humans. Darwin is cited on dog ancestry, questioning which canid lineage carries the hiding instinct, with references to Rowland Robinson and Gilbert White.

Rowland Robinson Sam Lovel Gilbert White Selborne Ftill Darwin Pforest

Perhaps She Did Talent Inheritance Hint From Daughter

A Chicago Record-Herald quote recalls a mother asking if her daughter inherited talent for drawing. The reply suggests it may be so, noting one brother is a dentist as a possible link.

Chicago Record-Herald

Chased an Ignis Fatuus in Springfield Dr Drake dies heir to fortune

Dr Austin A Drake eighty one dies in Springfield claiming direct descent from Sir Francis Drake and vast Maghind fortune. He spent life organizing Drake family members to prosecute the claim, which involved London real estate. A New York revival attempt failed two years ago. Miss Mary Ports dies of typhoid at Proctor Hospital after Christian Science treatment.

Springfield Austin A. Drake Sir Francis Drake Maghind de Drake Drake Chlaitin Peoria Irel Kate Mary Ports Proctor Hospital Tris Ell Miss Ports

Factories Resume Work in Gallutite City District

The Republic reports factories, including the National Enetmeline and Steamuping company, plan employment increases at Gallutite City. Additional industries are raising worker numbers as the era of resumed production continues in St Louis and surrounding areas.

Syst St. Louis Republic Row and Stock Chad Hoo Gallutite City Abana Ft Incr Chaily

Public safety item referenced in city report

A garbled notice mentions Charles A Schioathausen and a public safety item linked to a report from Well-huwwa Pusti ss train. The widower Noo estirse ods Kuewa is cited with no childper. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Pirisleepers Pet Charles A Schioathausen Postiqaster Bere Cai Ol Tielts Phe Owas

Charles O Fowler Vindicated in Delaware Circuit Court

In Menardsville a circuit court acquitted Charles O Fowler after forty deliberations on a case accusing him of framing the leowser bug. Proth president and treasurer held a key role in the company while the French jury trend toward restraint in capital punishment remains noted.

Charles O. Fowler Menardsville Pebo i. Ao Charles O Fowler

Yale Announces Oldest Living Yale Graduate

Rev Anson Phelps Stokes Jr of Yale confirms William Davis Fly of Providence RI a retired lawyer as the oldest living Yale graduate to settle a dispute. In Mexico early marriage is common with a sixteen year old boy and fourteen year old girl wed in the capital. In two months thirty three youths aged twelve to twenty also married there.

Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr Yale Corporation William Davis Fly Providence R. I Yale Mexico

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