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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1908

Page

6

Gray Favored for Vice President by Some Democrats

In New York and Denver July 1, Gray of Delaware is urged to accept second place on the Democratic ticket with Bryan's camp open to him for vice president. Josiah Marvel denies Gray will settle for anything less than the top slot, while Gray's presidential bid gains visibility as campaign headquarters open and associates are appointed for the convention duties.

Denver George Gray Delaware Josiah Marvel Wilmington Del Gray Bryan Marvel Judge Gray Bryan Wotl Savoy Hotel

Contention Over Anti Injunction Plank At Convention

Reports indicate a strong fight over a radical anti injunction plank. Bryan supporters and opponents from Illinois Washington state New York and New England clash while Sullivan Waggar t and others push for equal rights before the law. Central western southern states expected to back Bryan's camp as critics mobilize.

Lincoln Bryan Sullivan Dinols Chatriean Waggart National Committee Silivan Charles G Washington State John Y. Terry Heffner Pachie Washington Chicago Samuel Gompers Martin W. Littleton New York New Eugland New Jersey Pennnsylvania Ineha Wank

Nebraska delegates eye New York man for vp and Bryan’s stance

Tincola Nebraska reports the sixteen member delegation favors a New York vice presidential pick if factions unite, else Judge Gray of Delaware as an alternative. W E Byerroad of Columbus Indiana argues for John Mitchell, while Bryan’s exact VP preference remains unclear. A fringe idea supporting Frances Burton Harrison is noted with a cautious response.

Tincola Neb Nebraska New York Judge Gray Delaware Bryan Chnself Troan W. E. Byerroad Columbus Tih Indiana John Mitchell Bryan Franca Burton ‘Barrison

Bryan hosts visitors on Fairview porch with quirky ornaments

The article describes Bryan receiving guests on a semi circular Fairview porch. A curious donkey statue sits on a small table beneath a tabernacle like emblem. A visitor notes the stone steps, which Bryan calls conservatives.

Fairview Bryan

Taft Dethrones Official Burden Transfers to Wright

Taft leaves office with the transfer of duties to War Department head Luke B. Wright. A key postscript is Taft’s lengthy talk with Representative Burton of Cleveland about the Chicago convention and possible presidential support. Vorys remains a rumor for a national campaign role, not yet sourced, as talks shift to the next steps.

Washington Wm. H. Taft Taft War Department Luke B. Wright Wright Burton Cleveland Chicago Vorys Republican Party Cincinnati Arthur L. Vorys F. H. Hitchcock

McClellan Confirmed Mayor After 1905 Election Ruling

Justice Lambert ordered a verdict in favor of McClellan, confirming his 1905 mayoral election. Hearst had challenged the result, urging recounts and alleging ballot stuffing, but the court rejected these claims and set McClellan with a 2965 vote lead. McClellan cites $40,000 in trial costs.

New York McClellan New York City Lambert Supreme Court W. R. Hearst Jackson People Hearst Clarence J. Shearn Sherin McCtellin McClean

Night Crime At South Side Elevated Station Turns Fatal

In a midnight melee at the Pitty-sev street station Roy Graham twenty six of Seno Michigan avenue was shot in the neck by Patrolman James J Deasey at the Fiftieth street station. The shooting followed a mistaken belief Graham and companions were about to rob the station after ticket agent Willan Cherry switched off lights and sounded a burglar alarm. Five suspects were captured and one fled.

Chicago Pitty-seventh Street South Side Roy Graham Seno Michigan Avenue James J. Deasey Fiftieth Street Graham Deasey Willan Cherry Cherry Policewauin

Bozeman Democrats Name Denver Delegates

The Democratic convention in Bozeman Montana met on July 1 to name delegates to the national convention in Denver. It had been set for June 10 but washouts on the railways prevented the gathering.

Bozeman Mont Denver

Sherman to Go Home Tomorrow From Meveland

Representative Sherman, recovering from ten days of illness here, will depart for Utica New York tomorrow morning. He has nearly recovered his strength and says he feels much improved in health.

Sherman Meveland Honess Utica N. Y

No Bucketshops in Connecticut Ends Under Assembly Act

New Haven Conn July 1 Under an enactment of the state general assembly bucketshops in Connecticut ended their business last night The penalty for violation of the Law is a fine of from 200 to 1000 dollars and imprisonment of not more than one year

Connecticut New fElaven Conn General Assembly

Train deaths shock Pittsburg crowd

Two men, including Mike Leya, died after stepping from a moving train at Medeesport station in Pittsburg while saying farewell to departing countrymen. The incident, described as a grim accident, occurred as two trains moved past each other.

Pittsburg Mike Leya Medeesport

Patrons Urged to Notify Office Over Missed Papers

The notice asks readers to inform the office if their newspaper is not delivered regularly. It emphasizes timely reporting to ensure proper distribution and service.

Humphreys Coughs and Winter Ailments Report

Fragmented OCR note lists remedies and remedies for coughs colds and influenza. Mentions Humphreys pills and home remedies. unclear context or attribution due to damaged text.

Turner refuses food after murder of wife and wounding son

War veteran Tulius Turner, who killed his wife and fatally wounded his son, now refuses to eat and plans to starve himself. He says he mistook his son for another man and shows no regret for the killing of his wife, though the son's death weighs on him.

Sailor Springs Tulius Turner Theo

Springfield Man Pleads Guilty in Bank Robbery Case

William Webber of Springfield has pleaded guilty to another robbery charge connected to the murder of Frank Frazer, a Toledo banker. He was sentenced to the penitentiary, surprising prosecutors who believed they had insufficient proof. He cannot be retried until released.

Hia Springfield Tall Bela Tuple Vna Frank Frazer Toinealn William Webber Springfeld Lincoln

Miner Killed in Harrisburg Mine Fight

Danville Harrisburg July 1 John Bukoske twenty five is dead after a fight between miners at Hareshburg. He was wounded by a shot said to be fired by John Peke who is under arrest. Bukoske and his brother Andrew had gone to Harrisburg to seek work as local mines shut down. They planned to return to resume odd jobs.

Danville John Bukoske Hareshburg John Peke Bukoske Andrew Harrisburg

Local Peanut Planting Expands Near Carmi

A truck farmer near Carmi has planted an acre of peanuts and is cultivating tubers similar to southern methods. The vines are growing rapidly in sandy soil along the Little Wabash, with early indications the crop will be a success.

Carmi L.plane M. Gosder Little Wabash

Woman Hangs Herself in Attic of Decatur Home

Mrs Hill, 55, wife of a wealthy Decatur citizen and social figure, hanged herself in the attic of her home. Her body was found hours later by her husband after a period of ill health.

Decatur, WL Daly L Z. N. Hii Treeati

Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Comfort for Shoes

In Pinch. Use Allen's Foot-Ease. Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease. It relieves tight shoes, bunions, coins, sweats and sore spots. Cures swelling and blisters. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 5c with free trial samples.

Allen Aleo

Cleveland Praised by Life Insurance Leaders

The Association of Life Insurance Presidents honored Grover Cleveland for public service and contributions to life insurance. Cleveland, chairman and counsel of the committee, was praised at a meeting led by Paul Morton of the Equitable. It was noted his vacancy likely would not be filled until the association's December annual meeting.

New Yor Grover Cleveland Association of Life Insurance Cleveland Paul Morton Equitable Life Assurance Society Clevelann Atecessaryns Association

Obaldia Leads Panamanian Municipal Returns in Elections

Returns from forty eight districts show Obaldia winning 29, Arias 8 and fusion 1. Odnaldia would hold 140 presidential electors to Arias 68. Bocas del Toro reports violent polling, Obaldia partisans retreating with only three votes. Over 2,000 names registered overall.

Panama Italy Obaldia Arias Senor Odnaldia Senor Arias Bocas del Toro

New Officers Lead Ninth Biennial Federation Meeting

In Boston at Symphony Hall Mrs Philly N Moore of St Louis and 18 officers were introduced to delegates of the General Federation of Women's Cities. The body received them with enthusiasm as the ninth biennial convention, active since June 22 in this city, adjourned.

Boston Philly N. Moore St. Louis General Federation of Women's Cities Symphony Hall

Appointments Announced for Philippine Islands Officials

Washington July 1. Under secretary direction of the bureau of insular affairs the War Department reports presidential appointments. W Cameron Forbes of Massachusetts is named vice governor of the Philippine Islands and Newton W Gilbert of Indiana is named a member of the Philippine commission.

Washington Bureau of Insular Affairs of The War Department Philippine Islands W. Cameron Forbes Massachusetts Philippine Commission Newton W. Gilbert Indiana

German Teachers in Council Convene in Milwaukee

Milwaukee July 1 a group of German American teachers affiliated with the National German American Teachers association met at the Alhambra theater. The convention aims to increase interest in teaching modern foreign languages in public schools and colleges.

German Teachers In Council Milwaukee Wis Tive National

Border skirmish at Palomas repulsed by Mexican garrison

Revolt near Palomas Chihuahua sparks a clash with the Palomas post garrison. Fifty revolutionists attack, one guard killed, one captured, one wounded. Bombs disrupt telegraph, officers retreat, attackers flee to the mountains. Mexican authorities report a New Mexico native among prisoners.

FI Paso Palomas Chihuahua el Paso el Paso and Southwesten Railway Mimbres N. M Immigration and Customs Columbus Mexico Coahuila New Mexico Mimbros Here Fl Paso

Rebels Shot to Death Near Las Vacas Mexico

A rifle battle south west of Del Rio results in the killing of revolutionaries after ammunition runs out. U S troops are assigned to enforce neutrality laws on the Mexican border and may deploy four cavalry units to Del Rio as part of border control.

Soliers Washington United States Myer Department of Texas del Rin Wiv War Department

Booth & Co Guilty of Rebating in Rail Fatal court

Booth and Co pleaded guilty in Judge Landis's U S court to accepting concessions from the Lehigh Valley and Nickel Plate railroads. The district attorney asked a $10 000 fine, while the judge took the matter under advisement.

Booth & Co Chicago A. Booth & Co United States Landis

Cuban War Scare Proven A False Rumor

Havana reports the investigation into a rumor that ammunition arrived from a schooner at Punta del Coco in Pinar del Rio province found no foundation in the officers' findings.

Havana Punta del Coco Pinar del Rio

Illness of Bishop Potter and varied 1909 light news

The column notes Bishop H C Potter’s serious illness in Cooperstown New York. It reports Great Lakes Coal at Kaylor Pau resuming operations with workers recalled. Utica welcomes James S Shompan the Republican candidate for vice president. Ferrald of Poland nominated Maine governor by acclimation. Dudenhofer in New Orleans found guilty of embezzling state funds. The suffragette attack on Parliament ends with jail and disorder. Roosevelt and sons enjoyed a rowing outing and a family picnic. Captain F C Wilson of New York City saved his 67th person from drowning on his 47th birthday.

H.C. Potter Cooperstown N. Y Great Lakes Coal Company Kaylor Pau James S. Shompan Vicw Utica Whikhidelphia Reading Couloand Iron Company Lehigh Coal Company Schayuike i Bert M. Fernald Poland Maine Ferdinand Dudenhofer New Orleans Asquith Roosevelt Novd F.C. Wilson New York City

Evolution of Assyrian cuneiform in ancient writing

The article explains cuneiform origins with spear and arrowhead shapes forming early glyphs. It notes each symbol originally denoted an object or idea and that writing gradually simplified into the form seen on Assyrian tablets.

Fatal wreck on Lima Toledo line kills six

One man died instantly and five others were injured when a construction train on the Ohio Electric company line between Deshler and Belmore wrecked. Charles S. Heidley of Leipsig was killed. James Kenney of Weston and Harry McDonald of Lima fatally injured. DWugo Connor and Carl Oredy were seriously hurt.

Lima

ManZan Pile Remedy Ad Sells Piles Treatment

An ad promotes ManZan Pile Remedy for all forms of piles soothing inflammation soreness and itching. Price sixty cents guaranteed. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guerner.

H. J. Moogk C. P. Guener

Miss Fulund You Certainly Have a Charading Country Price

Moneysunk questions the name while Mr Bondholder partners with Mrs Bondholder in a seaside idle scene and a judge presides over a curious exchange about value and identity.

Miss Fulund

Beeg Lagative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

Beeg Lagative Cough Syrup marketed for both young and old claims prompt relief from coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. Described as gentle laxative the product is guaranteed and attributed to H J Moogk and P Guea.

H. J. Moogk P. Gueaer

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