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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

2

Bryan visit to Indianapolis centers on Y M C A rally

Indianapolis February 17 William J Bryan arrives to keynote the Young Men's Christian Association big meeting drawing 12 000 invited factory and shop workers and youths. He speaks on The Prince of Peace at the Sevent h Street armory before a mass audience and later delivers a Catholic Woman's League lecture in Chicago to about 6000 listeners asserting Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself as the chief party platform.

Indianapolis William Z. Brysus Bryan cBig Young Men's Christian Association Prince of Peaces John N. Carey Mrr Chicago William J. Bryan Catholic Woman's League

Yale Men His Audience in Hartford and New Haven

Secretary Taft spoke at Pool Guard ball and Yale Alumni dinner in Hartford, receiving a hearty welcome. He urged expansion, defended capital interests, and warned against violations while predicting five years to completion of a project. Attendees included about 200 Yale alumni as the event opened Yale Men’s Republican meeting in New Haven.

Hartford Conn Taft Dartford Thurtford Yale Alumini Association Meinley Roosevelt Lath Diac Pst Capitil Fle Ghia Yale Part Pepe

Ninth Ohio Republicans decide on presidential nominee

A fragment notes that Metrenary and Toledo delegates remain far from nominating a candidate. It mentions Noah DPD Swayne and PC Vaden elected as delegates by the Ninth Ohio district Republican convention and instructed to vote for William PR Patt until he is nominated.

Toledo Keb Noah Dpd Swayne Vaden Willa PR Patt

Guthrie Oklahoma Primary Delegates to State Convention

Ocratic primaries in this state select delegates to the state convention. Bevan was endorsed by all seventy five counties.

Guthrie Okla Pebory Jaethe Penn Bevan

Handicap on Candidates in Pittsburg Feb 37

Orders issued require all city employees running for public office to apply for leave of absence while campaigning. Leave granted without prejudice. Their duties will be paused during campaign period.

Pittsburg

Kentucky General Assembly Ballots In Monthly Senate Vote

Prankfort Feb 17 The Kentucky general assembly has balloted for exactly a month long effort to elect a Wadfan States senator to succeed Jas.

Prankfort Isa Kentucky General Assembly Rucceed Jas

Seven Killed on the Rail in Toledo Ohio Tragic Wreck

A Big Four passenger train struck a West Toledo Edison car at the Michigan Central crossing in West Toledo. The collision killed James Myers an interman Sylvania Albert Fisher and Ray Fisher West Toledo Clarence Teoch Sylvania Mars Jotiat Neipp Foleda and two children Lincoln and Theodore eight and six years old respectively Hiram Parker Sylvania Mayor Jones and wife Sylvania Chua Saxton Tritby seriously Joseph Boch never Trilla fatally George Bragdon Toledo Burt P Blankley Sylvania badly An eyewitness said the conductor tried to stop but the signal failed or was ignored.

Toleda Trini Toledo Wester Michigan Central Crossing West Po Jedo James Myers Inotermman Sylvania Ales Willian Fisher Ray Fisher West Toledo Clarence Teoch Mars Jotiat Neipp Foleda Twe Lincoln Theodore Hiram Parker Farmer Jones Chua Saxton Tritby Joseph Boch Trilla George Bragdon Burt P Blankley

Receivers Named for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance

New York February 1 receivers have been appointed for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company on petition of a policyholders committee. Insolvency and inability to meet obligations cited as grounds. In answer the company denied fraud claims but admitted failure to honor contracts with policy holders.

New York Lave Hives Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Companiy

Storm toll in Tyler area with several dead and injured

Reports from the storm damaged Tyler district list three dead including A Francis and his wife and another person named Ella, with eight injured. Officials expect all the injured to recover. Local conditions and extended impact on the community are noted.

Dallas Tex Tyler Phree A. Francis Ella

Hitchcock Resigns as Assistant Postmaster General

Washington dispatch reports first assistant postmaster general Hitchcock concluded his government service today and handed his resignation to the president.

Washington

Roosevelts militia competition opens doors to officers

Disjointed notes report Roosevelt allowing organized militia members to compete for second lieutenant appointments. Measles cases in Pittsburgh in early February. Prohibitionists in Missouri seek full state ticket. London famine and royal intrigue mentioned amid a string of scattered events.

Pittsburyg Roosevelt Missouri London Willian M. Starr Washington Williama Brown Philadelphia Pennsylvania Marylin Podistria

Notice to Patrons on Paper Delivery Regularity

Patrons are asked to inform the delivery office if they are not receiving their newspaper regularly. The request aims to improve service and ensure timely arrival for all subscribers.

Morse Arrest Shocks Steamship Trade Leader

Charles W Morse, promoter of a vast bank and steamship empire, was arrested aboard a ship nearing quarantine in the lower bay after a surprise visit by District Attorney Jerome’s detectives. He is charged with grand larceny tied to stock deals and a forged check, with two indictments looming and a bond set at 20000. Morse claims innocence, demands court facing his accusers.

New York Charles W Morse Findtrefer Ween Burce Te Se Newlyo Eoaustwise Europe Latririn Dusticee Victor Dowding Supreme Court Spqloco Stag Morse Fifth Avenue Homie Jerome Iis Stateroots Dowling Morgan G. O'Brien Judas O'Brien National Bank of Nort American Jadge O'Brien Mercantue National Bank O'Brien National Bank of North America

Incoherent Creditors Battle Shapes Legal Motion

A disjointed statement describes dual aims in a legal maneuver to deter creditors and secure property. The text references New York records, a federal district case, and proceedings over weeks involving figures and entities, with uncertain names and dates.

Caseasweet Aids Crying Baby Quiet Quickly

When the baby is cross and you worry and wear out a little Caseasweet, the well known remedy for babies and children, will quiet the little one in a short time. Sold by Wm. J. Jungkung, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.

Wmn J. Jungkung Stephenson St

Unclear dialogue on unions from a city independence scene

A garbled OCR passage shows a walking delegate asking a young man if he believes in unions. The reply is fragmented and unreadable, ending with a partial reference to a city or group. The text is too damaged to identify names, places, or a clear event.

Kraneas City

Fragmentary OCR Article About Personal Assets Statement

Readable parts show a quoted defense by a person named with initials C M or C W Morse regarding press questions on personal assets liabilities and concealment rumors. He declines to provide a formal asset statement and asks to be relieved from further prompts.

C. M. Moore C. W. Morse

MISS SHONTS IS A DUCHESS

New York on February 17 Miss Pheodore Shouts daughter of Mero and Mrs Pheo dore TP Shomes was married to the Due de Chaines in a ceremony at a Manhattan mansion before about 100 guests. Notables included the Duchess Wuzes a sister of the Duke and Parisian figures with embassy representatives in Washington and guests from Chicago. The setting was lavish with police on hand, though few observers braved the rain to view the gowns.

New York Pheodore Shouts Mero Pheodore TP Shomes Due de Torratic Puarix Lotis de Conde Paris Pfreveh Washington Chicago May A. H Revell Anna Morgan Airs Parry Channon Mroo la Verne W Neves Frederick Decker McGregor Achimes Ann Gillette Miran William Ross

Detective Sam Drummy Killed in South Omaha Shooting

Omaha detectives pursued and fatally shot a suspect named Jones after he killed Detective Sam Druminy in a South Omaha arrest attempt. Companions Detective Sullivan and Captain Shields opened fire, wounding Jones, who had just been released from Nebraska penitentiary a week earlier for larceny. The incident began when Patrolman D Lahey was shot at a doorway near Fifteenth and Chicago streets.

Omaha Neb Sam Druminy South Omaha Jones Sullivan Shields Drummy Nebraska Penitentiary D. Lahey Obama Lahey Bniy Teenth Chicaso South Oman

Maine Day Observed at Havana for Battleship Wreck

The tenth anniversary of the destruction of the Maine was observed with ceremonies in Havana. A fleet of tugs and launches gathered around the wrecked battleship where wreaths were placed for the Daughters of the American Revolution and officials. The event likely marks the final decoration before the wreck’s removal within the year as new wharf entrances are being built.

Havana Pel Maine Daughters of the American Revolution Atagoous Moron United States Miteister Creneral Barry Comunicte der United States Cuba

House Proceedings Delay Surveyors General Salaries Bill

Discussion in the House focused on amendments to raise salaries for surveyors general in the several states. Each state amendment was rejected. Despite setbacks, progress on the bill occurred before adjournment Monday as the Senate was convened.

House Washington Senate

Riots Prompt Indignation Meeting in Butte

In Butte Montana on February 14 a council or public gathering convened after four incendiary fires hit the South Butte area. The event followed widespread indignation at the attacks and aimed to address safety and prevention measures.

Butte Mont South Putte

Fire narrowly spares woman in incensed blaze incident

A local blaze raged in a street section as a woman narrowly escaped being burned to death. Firefighters fought the flames from faucets on the scene, but the incident appears to center on an incendiary spark or charred items.

Washington Editor In Restful Condition After Reach

There is no change in the condition of Crashyn S. Neves editor in chief of the Washington Evening Star. He is reported to be in Pasadena California for rest and recuperation following a grip.

Washington Fet Telegram Crashyn S. Neves Washington Evening Star Pasadena Cal

Milwaukeee Pioneering Settler Van Vechten Dies at 85

In Wauwatosa, a Milwaukee suburb, TL Van Vechten aged eighty five, the first white settler of Washington county and known for helping tame Kewaskum, Wis., died of general debility.

Milwaukeee TL van Vechten Seus Washington Kewaskum Wis Wauwatosa Milwauwkee

No. 20 Horse Always Wins After Pawnshop Loan

A New York racing man with dire luck borrows $500 on a lead pencil at a pawnbroker. After this loan the man’s horse selections all win, letting him redeem the pencil and other valuables by week’s end, reversing his fortune.

New York New York Globe

Inshallah A Moorish Promise Tale From Gibraltar

A Gibraltar shopkeeper recalls how the phrase Inshallah is used to mask unkept promises. A cloth buyer offers to pay in sixty days but the seller insists the price remains $2 and, with Inshallah, may rise to $2.50 after sixty days.

Gibraltar Lashallah Sid

Brilliant violinist reveals surprising chef dream

A rare musician shows little enthusiasm for her calling. While playing before Edward VII as Prince of Wales, she deflects the Stradivarius question and confesses a love for cooking, claiming she could be an excellent chef if given the chance.

Fanny Kemble Tolland Edward VII Prince of Wales New York Tribune

Overcoming Mis Temper Scene in Matinee Style

A playful dialogue between a mother and prospective daughter in law centers on temper. The mother warns of her son's frightful temper while the daughter insists a temper can be cured. The exchange emphasizes quick wit and domestic humor in a light theatrical tone.

Fire alarm device placed outside factory in Tilton

A large gong is installed outside a Tilton Ontario pottery factory to sound when the sprinkler system activates during a fire. The external bell will ring loudly, audible up to half a mile, signaling sprinklered fire control.

Pha Wong

A Queer Mixup in Austrian Gun Case

A Vienna cor respondent reports a postal officer lost two valuable guns near Zirl while out shooting. A driver’s assistant was suspected, a Mittenwald home raid found the guns, the man was arrested and convicted. The officer seeks return of his guns but faces taxes and cross border transfer hurdles.

Neue Freie Presse Vienna Tunshbruck O& Crime Zirl Tie Mittenwald Meral

Ice Cold Opera Night at Ochtner Theater

A St Petersburg letter in the Oesterreichische Wochenschrift reports Nero at the Ochtner theater delayed by a freezing stage. The manager blamed icicles for the delay as real ice and snow appeared at the back while the audience, sympathetic but not to be swindled, threatened action over ticket money.

St. Petersburg Oesterreichische Wochenschrift Ochtner Theater North Pole

Brief Dutch Names and Crude Signatures

A New York Sun note jokes about brevity as a Brooklyn grocer signs as AI Re. It then describes pulque from agave plants yielding two quarts to a gallon daily with per-plant gross receipts of $6 to $7 and wholesale price near 1 cent per liter. It also clarifies Saintiago is Spanish for St. James and Santiago de Cuba’s capital status.

New York Tower Fulton Street Brooklyn New York Sun St. James Santiago de Cuba Island

Freeport Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills For Relief

Miss Mabel A. Miller of Freeport Illinois reports severe kidney pain and blood in urine eased within days after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. She states renewed health followed and urges others to try the remedy sold by Emmett's drug store and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents.

Freeport Bright Mabel A. Miller Mechanic Street Freeport, Ill Dean Emmett Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

Public Notice of Conservatorship and Sale Request

To all persons concerned in Stephenson County Illinois a court action seeks sale of Harry K Rolender ward real estate to fund support and maintenance. Joseph W Sherbondy is conservator and seeks court order to sell the east half of the southeast quarter of section 31 township 29 north range 9 east. Public summons issued returnable March at Freeport courthouse.

Stephenson County Pinots Harry K. Rolender Joseph W. Shearboudy Joseph W. Sherboudy Harry K. Rotender Sarah Botender Enta Court Stephenson Thnos Towic Joseph W. Sherbondy

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