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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

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Gompers for Bryan visits the Sage of Fairview

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will back William J Bryan in the coming presidential campaign. He does not plan to tour the state, but his interview with Bryan in Fairview, Lincoln, Neb, included a short rally and a handshake with Vice Presidential nominee Kern. Bryan promised to speak at Tabor day in Chicago and national committee discussions focus on choosing a chairman among Campan James and others.

Fairview Lincoln Neb Ramuel Gompers American Federation of Tabor William J. Bryan Debn W. Kern Gompers Bryan Goimpiere Joan Frank Morrisson Federation Jules Duncan Dahor Kern Tiryan Station Arm In-Arim Ndram Simmons John Jh. Osborne State Central Committee Endiena U. S. Jackson Clicage Tabor National Committee Halt Nebraska Dames Kentucky Campan Michigan Lamb Indiana Atwood Kansas Campa James Tie Camps

Taft Studying Party Platforms Ahead of Nomination

Hot Springs Virginia July 14 Judge Taft reviews Democratic and Republican platforms and candidate speeches for years, plans to publish his views on injunctions. He will gather leaders’ opinions before finalizing the draft. Warner’s notification speech will be brief. Taft expects daily golf between tasks as he analyzes platforms. New York July 14 Hitchcock names Republican committee staff and sets Metropolitan Life building base for campaign headquarters. The active campaign starts August 1 with the committee on duty.

Hot Springs Taft Warner Vost Duta E Hts New York Prank UL. Hitchcock Repubi Can Nations Committee Gushters Metropolitan Life Metropolitan Tower V.bew

Prohibition Convention Opens With Split Over Women Suffrage

Temporary Chairman Peeke of Sandusky opened the Ohio Prohibition convention in Columbus advocating a single issue platform. He attacked woman suffrage and the Anti-Saloon League, claiming women drink more and laws are weaker in suffrage states. His remarks led to his defeat for permanent chairmanship, with E. J. Binner named to lead. The convention adjourned after establishing a permanent organization only.

Columbus Peeke Sandusky Colorado Tolabo Utah Wyoming Tle Anti-Saloon League Toha TP St. John Pecke E. J. Binner Cleveland

Southern man declines Prohibition Party nomination

Seahorn Wright a Georgia legislator and prohibition advocate says he cannot accept a Prohibition party nomination for president. He notes fear of liquor domination in the Democratic south and states he will remain with the Democrats to avoid a repeal of southern prohibition gains.

Atlanta Seahorn Wright Georgia Prohibition Columbus Associated Press Wright Democratic Party

NO END OF CANDIDATES Columbus O duty ba

The article lists possible presidential nominees from Prohibitionist circles with various figures named. It mentions Prof Charles S Latborn of Pittshire and others such as Py Weeeler Los Adgeeles, Alfred Mamnierve New York, Joseph Pratey Detroit, George R Stewart Tennessee, Rev AL B Leonard Torre Missionary secretary, Rev J rani Dallas, Rev PL Ws St Louis, and notes Judge Samuel A Artin Indiana not yet replying. It says Professor A Swatkins Ada is a candidate for vice president.

Columbus Charles S. Latborn Pittshire Pivce Weeeler Los Adgeeles Cubs A. Swatkins Ada

Thaw seeks no jury trial. conventions and storms touch era

Disjointed 1900s style items note Thaw’s continued no jury trial in New York state, James A. Fowler becomes U.S. assistant attorney general, a Baltimore boat overturn sinks lives, Venezuela reports plague absence in Caracas, and France celebrates its Fourth of July amid Shriners Elks tours. Witnesses anchor political conventions in South Dakota Mitchell, a Brighton Beach stable sale to Thomas E. Williams for Big Chief at 12000, and earlier market quotes for cattle, hogs, and poultry alongside weather and shipping chatter.

Harry J.thaw Tvs Plains S. Y Thaw Poughkeepsieg South Dphiketa Mitchell Baltimore New Castle Brighton Beach N.Y Lings Thomas E. Wiliams Calfornia Jockey Club Bigs Washington James A. Fowler Inoxville Tenn United States France Shriners St. Paul Minneapolis The Elks Dallas Tex

Leprosy in Rats Sparks San Francisco Study

Washington July 14 A leprosy like disease among the rats of San Francisco and the question of its transibility to human beings is the subject of a report submitted to Surgeon General Wyman of the public health service by Passed Assistant Surgeon Geo. McCoy.

Washington San Francisco Wyman Public Health Service Geo. McCoy

Judge Parker Heads to Helena for Yellowstone Ride

Judge Al ton BR Parker of New York travels from Denver to Helena for a two day stay with T J Walsh then plans a horseback ride through Yellowstone Park accompanying the party en route.

Judge Parker Montana Billings Mont Alton BR. Parker New York Helena Denver T.J. Walsh Yellowstone Park

Bishop Shows Marked Progress in Cooperstown

In Cooperstown New York on July 14 doctor reports Potter's condition improving markedly. He was removed from bed and sat in a reclining chair for a brief period indicating notable recovery.

Cooperstown N.Y

Markets Report From Chicago July 18 Quotations

The Chicago Board of Trade quotations show mixed results across grains with July wheat opening at 95 1/4 cents and closing near 95 1/2. oat and corn futures shift with September and December positions. Cash market details list various No 2 red and hard red winter wheat prices, with spring and flour notes, alongside incomplete live stock and hog receipts data.

Hainois Indiana Wisconsin Diast Buffalo East Buffalo N.Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Chicago Board of Trade Eye Naty Corn—ly The Talse Tlee Tee Toe Mayo aOe Die Toe Tage Ans Yc Sigaet Replander SMTA Smile

A Noble Enemy in Africa 1870 War Tribes Stand Fast

France faced peril in 1870 as a long war drew troops from Africa exposing Algeria. Afa krani pledged no insurrection keeping faith with the governor general. After Paris fell, Mokrani ordered a final revolt but died at the front as French forces marked the place of their noble foe.

France Africa Germany Mediterranean Mokrani Poacrful Ovar Hore

Fragmented 19th Century Prose on Government and Freedom

The text presents a garbled early theory about force and government, arguing that a force proportional to a frame governs and that union of styles strengthens the freedom and the vitality of all governance. It reads as an unfinished, archaic reflection on political structure and liberty.

Man praises Foley's Kidney Cure after four years

G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York testifies four years after claiming cure from kidney trouble with Foley's Kidney Cure. He says brick dust sediment pain and kidney symptoms disappeared after using less than two bottles and have not returned. He recommends the medicine and notes availability from H J Moogk and Wm Jungkunz.

CG. B. Burhans Carlisle Center N. Y Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Feats in the arena open with great Olympic games

Opening day at the Stadium near Shephanets Bush sees weather dampen attendance while fast runs in the 1500 metres draw strong interest. Melvin W. Sheppard leads the Irish-American A C in heat two with a 4 05 pace, and J D Lightbody edges Sullivan for a better time. M F P Fallows of Oxford shatters the 1500m record, signaling a strong British challenge. England leads in the 41 metre swimming heats as defending marks face US contenders.

London Main Shephanets Bush Melvin W. Sheppard St. Louis Sullivan Lightbody United States G. Butterfield Aobad J. P. Sullivan A. C Meadows Canada Lieltbody Sulivan M. F P. Sfallows Oxford Flatlaws Sheppard Walsted T Lightbody IT. L. Cue University of Michigan EB. V. Loney England Coe

Opening Grand Parade Amid Stormy Weather

2000 athletes from around the world braved poor weather as the Opening Grand Parade began the games. Royal box and royal party arrival marked by King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and Princess Victoria with their suites. United States team led by Carrell of Chicago Athletic Association marched first among nations, followed by British colonies and hosts. Applause rose as crowds endured the elements to witness the ceremony.

Sweden Argyll Grenadier Guards King Eadward Alexdraoaind Victorian Buckingiat Palace Lord Kenborough British Olympic Association Betien Austria Calte

Cures for Consumption Promoted by Foley's Honey and Tar

Public health notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a guaranteed cure for consumption the so called white plague. It claims the product cures coughs and colds without danger of consumption and identifies the genuine yellow package as the authentic article sold by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Daily Journal Delivers Citywide for 1000 Wees

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available at a price of 1000 wees. Readers across the city can subscribe or pay for home delivery. The notice emphasizes broad coverage and accessibility.

Daily Journal

Scores on the ball fields national standings update

Baseball results from multiple cities show Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis, New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Washington and other teams. games include nine to zero tallies, extra innings, and various pitcher and batter notes. Key outcomes include New York beating Cleveland 8 to 0 and New York 7 Pittsburgh 4 in separate matchups.

Chicnszo— Philadequia Chicagoses Boston Cincinnati Derner Bouktes Coakley Schlei St. Louis Brooklyn Errors Teries Rucker and Holmes Bergen St. Lows Raymond Bliss Pittsboro New York Pittsburg Mathewson Bresnahan Pitsburg Lie American Pr. W P.c. St. Louis Eeeseenees Detroit Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Aba Edad Syerey Washington

Bloodhounds find body near lake in Wis case

Bloodhounds tracked to a wood near the lake where Max Hocrkworth lay dead. He had shot Mrs. Adam Loos of Dike Luke while riding with her in a carriage. The fleeing suspect disappeared into the woods.

Superior Wis Max Hocrkworth Hockworth Adam Loos Dike Luke Lewis Seep

Hidden Suffering Of Homemakers Urges Help For Women

Thousands of American women in homes suffer daily to keep households neat and attractive. The piece argues excess burden causes female weakness and silent pain, urging relief and support for devoted homemakers facing ongoing aches and burdens.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound boon to sick women

Mrs. Ellsworth of Mayville New York and Mrs. Boyd of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims thirty years of aid for displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities backache and other symptoms and invites sick women to write for advice in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia EK. Pinkham

Bloodhands On The Trai Death By Own Action

A fragment notes a death by self-inflicted act along a trail. No names or places are readable. The line hints at a suicide by action on a trail, with minimal context or identifying details available. Further details are not clear from the readable text.

Ashland News Agent’s Nightmarish Jump at Mellen

George Re coder a news agent traveling between Mellen and Chicago leaped from a two story saloon window at Mellen. He shattered a limb and nose and suffered internal injuries in the fall. The incident occurred on a July night and is described as a disastrous nightmare.

Ashland Wis George Recoder Mellen Chicago

No Guffey Men to Bolt at Philadelphia Convention

The Guffey delegation returning home reports mixed treatment at the convention but reaffirms loyalty to Tygan and Vern. City Commissioner Donnelly, a local lender, says the Democratic organization will back the Denver ticket.

Philadelphia Tygan Vern Donnelly Tocal Democratic Organization Denver

Death of Colonel Sanford in New York Hospital

Colonel George Bliss Stanford United States Army retired died at Presbyterian hospital in New York after a long illness. Born June 28 1842 he served throughout the Civil War and later joined campaigns against the Apaches in the west.

Litchfield Conn George Bliss Stanford U.S. A Presbyterian Hospital New York Sanford

Oh Wait Till He Returns

Mrs Newed sobs as a friend consoles her over a joke gone wrong. John, away for a week, wrote he kisses her photo daily but she reveals she swapped his bag photo with her mother’s, sparking tears and regret.

Mrs. Newed John Mra. Newed

Manefield Man Ira W Kelly Chronic Kidney Cure Testimony

Ira W. Kelly of Manefield Pennsylvania says two years of kidney and bladder trouble left him spent and sick until Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. He urges others to try it and rejects substitutes. Sold by H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.

Ira W. Kelly Manefield Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

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Sage OF Democratic Taft Buay Chbto Prohibitionists Dark Horse Titeheack Whiteheack Sherman Pitea Tonorrow Ohio Hanes Children’s Guild of Courtesy ESCO G. B. Burhans Honor Goeston Chenen Dhatiy National Clevelind Cheech Clarke Manning Wleinow Frrors Manvel Dygert Plank Schreck Mits White Bender and Coombs Anon Hoodoo Serrors Klan Schmidt Grame Smith Powers Tposton Pruitt and Criger Cicotte and Carrison Strrors—Petroit Summers Suggs Morgan Corrigan Graham Blue Johnson Toledo-Thianapolis Toledo Loursville Kansas City St. Paul O. Kansas City Mulwaukee Milwyaukee Omaha Ominha Mr. W, T Cincinnat ANT T. Towls Lydia E. Pinkham Weavoy Chigago Ill
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