Mercy for Orchard was to be hanged tomorrow
Boise July 2 The state board of pardons commuted Itarry Orchard s death sentence for murder of ex Governor Steunenberg to life imprisonment He confessed to Pinkerton agent James McParland that he acted for officers of the Western Federation of Miners leading to arrests of Moyer Haywood Pettibone and Simpkins The board followed Judge Wood s recommendation Orchard opposed commutation to the end hoping the effort to save him would fail
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Boise, Ida
State Board of Pardons
Itarry Orchard
Jank Steunenberg
Orchard
Steunenberg
Caldwell
Idaho
James McParland
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Western Federation of Miners
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Haywood
Charles D. Pettibone
Denver
Nurder
John Simpkins
Federation
Haywood
Pettibone
Moyer
Sherman En Route Home From Cleveland to Utica
Rep Sherman the Republican vice presidential candidate travels by private car with Mrs Sherman and a physician from Cleveland to Utica N Y. They plan to bed him upon return and await full recovery. An operation may be done once strength returns.
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Cleveland
Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Memorial to Abraham Lincoln Highway Proposal From Washington
July 2 report from Washington notes a proposed grand highway seventy two miles long from the city to Gettysburg as a national memorial to Abraham Lincoln. The recommendation comes from James To Me Clearly, assistant postmaster general, as part of the Lincoln memorial commission.
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Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Tames
Arbaluim Lincoln Memorial Commission
Anti-Duellists Win in Austria Duel Prohibition Decree
The Anti Dueling League in Austria has secured imperial sanction to a decree prohibiting dueling in the empire without consent of a military court of honor. The long sustained efforts by the league to limit dueling have met with success and the decree is now secured.
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Vienna
Austria
Empire
Lord Mayor Hosts Banquet for Archbishops and Bishops
London July 2 the lord mayor hosted a banquet at the Mansion House for a unique gathering. Seven archbishops and more than one hundred bishops attended, including many from the United States, as part of the San Angelican congress.
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London
P House
United States
Czar Goes Cruising Again
St Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholts has begun another cruise in the Finnish gulf. It is believed he will meet Emperor William during this voyage.
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Czar
St. Petersburg
Emperor Nicholts
Finnish Gulf
William
Cleansing Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Offered by Local Vendors
The notice promotes a product called urine laxative fruit syrup that cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation. It lists H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as sellers in the locality.
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H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Freeport Plans Large July Fourth Celebration
Freeport officials announce a major Fourth of July celebration with parades concerts and fireworks. The event will involve city organizers volunteers and local businesses and is aimed at drawing regional visitors.
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Freeport
Patrons Urged to Notify Office of Paper Delivery
Public notice requests regular readers to inform the office if they do not receive the newspaper. The appeal emphasizes courtesy and timely communication to ensure continued service.
Veterans Needed in Minor Leagues and Old Players
Veterans remain vital in minor leagues as balance wheels and clutch hitters, though stamina limits their pace. Many ex majors stay involved in amateur leagues on Sundays, proving even older players can spark weekend play and coach younger talent.
Winter baseball plan aims for cross league post season
Minor league officials discuss a winter postseason format linking Western, Southern, Eastern and Pacific Coast leagues. Winners from each circuit would meet in a November to January winter series, with champions traveling to the Pacific coast for the final round. President O Neill and J Cal Ewing back the plan as a true test of class A clubs.
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Middle West
Pacific Coast
New York
O'Neill
J. Cal Ewing
Ewing
Ty Cobb Sticks To Solo CJ When On The Bases
Ty Cobb resists coaching on the bases by Hughey Jennings and insists on his own approach. His keen baserunning instincts often turns attempts by coaches into hazards yet yields spectacular results. Detroit crowds roar as Cobb races home on singles.
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Ty Cobb
Hughey Jennings
Cobb
Detroit
Gleason Sues Powell in St Louis Ball Club Suit
John J. Gleason sues pitcher Big Jack Powell and the St. Louis American League Baseball Club in a St Louis court claiming Powell threw a ball into the bleachers, injuring Gleason. The suit names the Browns organization as a defendant.
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St. Louis
John J. Gleason
Big Jack" Powell
St. Louis Browns
Powell
Gleason
War Against Consumption Cures Promised by Foley’s Honey and Tar
All nations strive to check the white plague consumption and Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as curing coughs and colds with no danger of consumption. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkungz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkungz
Umpire Silk O Loughlin Comments on Gear and Games
In a Boston game SilK O Loughlin describes being hit by four balls and jokes about catchers gear and injuries. He cites Lou Criger Tom Connolly Pat Donovan and Jack Sheridan as examples of risk and protective equipment while reflecting on umpiring challenges and the season’s pitcher turnover.
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Boston
O'Loughlin
Silk
Lou Criger
Lou
Tom Connolly
Cleveland
Jack Sheridan
Jack
Silk O’loughlin
Sox
Tigers
Chicago
Stockdale Suspended Over 1907 Pennant Scandal
Otis H. Stockdale faces indefinite suspension by the Southern league board after failing to prove that Memphis club threw games to hand Atlanta the 1907 pennant. He denied the charges in person while affidavits from Percy Whiting and R. G. Wilby supported the Sporting Editor Taylor’s allegations.
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Memphis
Atlanta
Otis H. Stockdale
Southern League Board of Directors
Stockdale
Taylor
Percy Whiting
R. G. Wilby
Testimony on Foley’s Kidney Cure by Mansfield man
Ira W. Kelly reports two years of poor health with kidney and bladder trouble. He spent much on physicians without benefit and credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with restoring health. Refers readers to local dealers H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz for sale.
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Ira W. Kelly
Mansfield
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Daily Journal delivery offer in-city 10c nine weeks
The Daily Journal announces in city delivery for a ten cent charge covering nine weeks. This direct mail style notice emphasizes affordability and broad reach within the urban area. It highlights cost effectiveness for residents seeking regular local coverage.
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McAvoy
DEPT
Ill
Taylor’s Park
Union Loan and Building Association
Freeport, Ill
S. Galena Ave
Rice
Davenport Savings Bank
South West Corner
2D and Main Sts
Davenport
Wm. O. Schmipt
Henry C. Struck
Caehier
Louis Hauer
W. H. Witson
Idaho Pardon Board
Tella
Will
Powell and Club
The
Journal
Want
Pat Donovan
Brooklyn
New York Sun
Daily Journal
Santa Clara California
Burrell Brothers
Ceresoto
C. G. Schoeffel
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
F. A. Schulz
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