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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

3

Wife, Nemesis, and a Moss Tragedy Across Continents

Paris police seek Paul Roy on murder charges filed by his wife actress Claein Calla. Roy claims self defense in the New Hampshire death of Carkins after a quarrel over a concert costume. Autopsy reveals three bullet wounds to Carkins with one forehead shot deemed self harm by the official finding.

Paris New York Paul Roy Roy Sso Claein Calla New Hampshire France Miss Carkins United States Shi Tan Roy Carking Paul Carkins Portsmouth N. TL George A. Carkins Newington

WIFE TELL OF THE TRAGEDY

Opera singer Ghlucla Calla recounts her life with Pana Hoy detailing Paris success a Boston marriage a pistol fight and a night by her mother’s home She says she shielded him claiming age doubts and recalls the New Hampshire incident She has law counsel and a warrant against Hoy while Paris reports self defense in the reported case

New York Ghlucla Calla Paris Pana Hoy Boston New Hampshire Gallas Steeties Calla

Trivial Cause of the Crime Narrative Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Roy and a night sequence with Jaan Zoosk brother. The readable portions describe confusion and unclear actions, with several garbled phrases and missing context, yielding no clear event, motive, or outcome. Names and details are inconsistent, offering limited factual insight.

DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache and weak back. Sold by Win ed Jungkunz, druggist, 383 Stephenson St.

DeWitt Win Jungkunz Stephenson St

Personal taxes due this month at post office opposite

W L Rocky, Collector, reminds taxpayers to pay personal taxes this month at any office opposite the post office. 2edler

W.L. Rocky

Brother Shot by Husband in Self Defense Tragedy

A woman recounts a deadly shooting at a home where her brother Sonny was killed in the pantry. She says her husband claimed self defense and urged silence. Dr. Wootkins arrived. coroner ruled death a self-inflicted action, while tensions lingered with Paul and Ketley watching.

Peachey Peachy Paul Paul Lf Heo Sonny Senny John Eller Wooal Fuikins Dunking Ketley Daeck

Fairbanks Gets Busy Too

New York reports Vice President Pairbinks arrived from Washington for a dinner at Col William Barbour’s West Fifty third street home. Guests included Governor Fort of New Jersey ex Governor Murphy and NJ GOP members. Prominent New York bankers and financiers attended, led by James Z Woodward Hanover National Bank W J Porter Chemical National Bank E B Thomas Lehigh Valley Railroad and Charles A Moore American Protective Tariff League.

New York Pairbinks Washington Wiliam Barbour West Fifty Third Street Fort New Jersey Murphy New York City Jillmes Z. Woodward Hanover National Bank W. J. Porter Chemical Natonal Bank E. B. Thomas Lehigh Valley Orailroad Charles A. Moore American Protective Tariff League

Waters-Pierce Judgement Affirmed in Texas Case

The Texas supreme court sustained damages and ouster against Waters-Pierce Co for violations of anti trust laws. The ruling upholds the judgment and the case will be appealed to the United States Supreme Court.

Waters-Pierce Austin Tex Peb The Supreme Court of Poss Tas St Geor0co Waters- Pierce 68 Company United States Supreme Court

Twin Brother of General Hancock Dead in Minneapolis

Minneapolis grim with the death of Wilary B. Hancock eighty four, twin of General Winfield Scott Hancock. A long time Minneapolis resident, he was born in Norristown, Pa., and died February 27 after a long life in Minnesota.

Hancock Minneapolis Wilary BR. Hancock Winfield Scott Plancock Norristown

Youngest Boy Ever Incarcerated Sent to Penitentiary

Prankfort New York March 27. The youngest boy ever incarcerated if the Kentucky penitentiary was brought here by the sheriff of Thatian county. She is Thomas Snopsom aged thirteen years, who was sentenced to serve for the murder of his playmate Joe Turner.

Prankfort Kentucky Thatian County Thomas Snopsom Joel Turner

Man pleads guilty in murder case at Colorado Springs

In Colorado Springs on February 27 Giuseppe Atho, the murderer of Father Leo Heinrich, indicated he will plead guilty to the murder charge. He said, There is one chance for me, and I fear no death.

Colorado Springs Colo Giuseppe Atho Leo Heinrich

Buried Ceremonies Mark Assassination Aftermath

Fragmented report cites a national move against explosive devices amid a chaotic scene. Names, dates, and places appear garbled, but reference a murder investigation and a public service response linked to a Denver ceremony and a Roiman Cadthothe edit.

Present mad Dutare and the future police outlook

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss living in the present and future, urging the police to act beyond past events. The text hints at a philosophy of time, urging awareness of ongoing conditions rather than dwelling on memories. Names, dates, or clear events are not identifiable.

Fragmentary Radio Banter on Miss Utniktes and Miss Sharptung

A garbled item notes names like Miss Utniktes and Miss Sharptung in a lively, chatty radio style. References to television and public discussion appear, but the exact context and events are unclear due to OCR damage.

Dalzell Defends Policy as Tariff Revision Debated in House

An exhaustive House speech by Dalzell defends Republican policies and questions general tariff revision while noting potential changes after a Republican victory. Clark interrupts with humor as Dalzell praises Republican approach, expressing hope Champ Clark becomes speaker if Democrats win.

Dalzell House of Representatives Champ Clark

Carnegie Endorses Fowler on Currency Reform Letter

Washington February 27 Representative Fowler of New York sent a letter to Andrew Carnegie regarding the former currency bill. The note argues the bill diverts from sound money by basing currency on gold and criticizes the bill as a makeshift unlikely to meet future needs.

Washington Fowler Tn Horse Committee On Banking and Currency Ing Andrew Carnegie Powler House Senate

Attack on Jim Crow Aaits Wastiteeon

Readers see a fragmented report alleging race based hostility and legal contest against segregation practices. The text cites alleged actions, entities, and a petition by African race bishops regarding interstate railroad routes and duties. The readable fragments reference discrimination and civil rights concerns with unclear names and places.

Racial Inequities in Train Car Travel Described

An excerpt accuses railroad officials of segregation and poor treatment of Black passengers. It claims first class Negro cars are dirty, crowded, and unsuitable, with compartments divided by swinging doors. It alleges refusals to sell sleeping car tickets and dining car access to Black travelers.

Pegro

Senate tackles tariff clash and crime law revision

Washington reports two speeches criticizing the Ald rich cuprency measure from Culherson and Nelson Minn denouncing it. The bill to revise US criminal laws passed after an executive session. In the House Dalzell delivered a long defense of the Republican party. Houston Teens attacked the tariff system while Sherwood backed pensions for Civil War veterans. The army appropriation bill was read for amendment but not concluded.

Washington Pet House At Representatives Dartaedt House Roosevelt Bourke Cockram Dalzell Senate Cul Herson Nelson Minn United States House of Representatives Republican Party Houston Sherwood Hie

President Roosevelt pledges no detour in his fight against rot ten ness

Washington Feb 27 The president told delegates to the National Education association at the White House that there will be no detour in his war against rottenness and corruption. He spoke at length on educational methods during the reception with department superintendents in attendance.

Washington

President invited to Lincoln birth anniversary in Springfield

Washington reports Senator Callom invites the president to attend the 300th anniversary event in Springfield, with the president signaling possible attendance if he can leave Washington. The note mentions Lincoln born at a Kentucky farm where another celebration will occur on the same day.

Washington Callom Abraham Linear Springfield Cullen Kentucky Taincoln

Morena pool blamed for financial panic fallout

Washington, Reb. 287 notes Culbertson attacked the Addrieh currency and the so called Morena pool. The piece says the pool is blamed for violating law and business honesty and perverting banking while subjugating the federal treasury to private interests.

Washington Culberton

Thistlewood Sworn In as Illinois Representative

Washington February 27 N I Thistlewood sworn in as a member of the house of representatives from the Twenty fifth district of Illinois in succession to the late George W Smith.

Thistlewood Washington House of Representative Ilinois George W. Smith

Crould Explains Fort Worth Railroads Receivership

George J. Gould comments on the appointment of a receiver for the International and Great Northern. He says the move is not surprising and results from local conditions. Revenues fell sharply due to Texas business depression, while the state commission plans major capital expenditures on fixed plants and rolling stock. He notes four months of earnings losses totaling about 30 million dollars and fears a larger yearly drop.

New York Fort Worth Pex International and Rent Northern Railroads Company George J. Crould International Great Northern Texas

Nick Altrock Weds Miss Han Mith Weddemoot in Cincinnati

Cincinnati wedding notice states Nick Altrock pitcher in the American League married Miss Han Mith at Cincinnati. After the ceremony the couple departed by train for Chicago.

Cincinnati Heb Nick Altrock Fitcher

Nine hour workday rule hits Chicago rail lines

Chicago reports the federal nine hour workday law will cost Burlington and connections heavily. Seventeen thousand dollars yearly halted operations, stations shifting to 24 hour service and selective closures. Rock Island Pacific combine reduce offices, keep some daytime only.

Chicago Maren F Chiense Burlington All Quncy Railroad Peo Rock Ishin Pacific Sffcom

Marietta Woman Linked to Poisoned Well Case

Marietta, O. Beb reports a remarkable case involving Mes Krank Stage whose body shows A710 pieces of wlasa emerging through sores on her person. Authorities believe a piercing exposure in her teeth and possible nozzle from her bav. The well water at the Stage place was recently found poisoned.

Marietta Pliysteiana Krank

Two More Autos Reach Chicago In Auto Run

The Italian cars and French car No 1, first foreign entrants in the New York to Paris automobile race, have arrived in Chicago. The American team from New York arrived Tuesday and will depart westward per current plans, with departure postponed until tomorrow.

Chicago New York Paris United States West

Suspected lynching reported near Valdosta Ga

Feb 27 near Valdosta Georgia a mob seized a Black man accused of inciting violence against Dr. Trowell. He was taken from Deputy Sheriff Prescott by white men and is believed killed by lynching. Officials say the victim had earlier killed youths in self defense, according to reports.

Valdosta Flat Trowell Here Prescott de Tall

Threats for a Smelter Man in Pueblo

Superintendent G. Mo Morsn of the Eilers smelter owned by the American Smelter and Refining Company reported receiving two letters in the last two days threatening his death unless the plant’s refining operation is halted immediately. The letters claim the men are being harmed by the workers who are false.

Pueblo, Colo. Peb G. Mo Morsn Eilers Smelter American Smelter Aru Refining Company

Beandyville Creek Drowns Eight Year Old Boy

In Beandyville creek a boy named Samuel White eight from Modena floated about a mile then landed on a small island. He was later drowned at Contosville as rescue efforts followed the floodwaters.

Philadephia Beandyville Samuel White Modena Contosville

Ohio House Advances Rose DP Local Option Measure

Columbus Ohio February 27 The Rose DP county focal option throughout the state has passed the House by a vote of to tesé. The bill has passed the senate.

Columbus Rose House Senate

Markets in Chicago Prices and Quotations Report

Chicago markets show mixed wheat and corn quotes with scattered bids and receipts noted. The report lists spot and future activity across wheat oats and corn with various prices and market observations, ending with a baby remedy advertisement mentioning Cuscasweet and a local druggist.

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