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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

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Bryan Reconsiders Intra Party Injunction Plank

In Lincoln Nebraska on July 21, Bryan receives word eastern Democrats doubt the Denver anti injunction plank. The Hill bill requires jury trials in certain contempt cases, Allen amendment clarifies. Bryan seeks inquiry as he learns details. Prohibition talk with Wiley Phillips hints some Prohibitionists may back Bryan in key states. Farmers donate campaign funds as two Omaha retirees present $5 each. Navy officer McCrea of Georgia dies. funeral planned in Arlington.

Pairview Lincoln Neb Bryan Denver David B. HI Senate Senator Allen Nebraska Committee of Resolutions Associated Press Washington United States Senate Omaha Fairview George Fred Williams Boston

Hitchcock Leads Republican Leaders in Colorado Springs Session

In Colorado Springs on July 21 the first session of Republican leaders with Chairman Hitchcock of the national committee ran until nearly 8 p.m. Western state and territorial delegates spoke on state conditions and campaign planning. An auto tour of Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs preceded a buggy incident that caused a minor crash but no serious injuries.

Colorado Springs Colo Hitchcock National Committee Witchcock

Taft Tells Some Stories At Virginia Dedication

In Hot Springs Virginia on July 21 President Taft spoke at the dedication of the courthouse. He discussed the administration of justice and was warmly applauded as he joked and digressed while being introduced as our president.

Hot Springs Lust Administration of Justice Bly

Bryan to Use Pen Over Speeches in Midwestern Tour

Columbia July 21. William E Gonzales The State editor who met Bryan at Fairview says the candidate will rely on writing rather than speaking. He plans six to eight speeches in Illinois Ohio and Indiana before campaigning with the pen.

Bryan Columbia D. C William E. Gonzales West Fairview Gonzales Illinois Ohio Indiana

Denver Convention Denounced by Philadelphia Democrats

Philadelphia July 21. A meeting of the Democratic city committee, controlled by the Guffey faction, adopted a resolution endorsing Bryan for president and Kern for vice president while denouncing Denver convention actions for unseating eight Philadelphia delegates in favor of anti organization delegates.

Denver Philadelphia Democratic City Committee of Guffey Bryan John W. Kern

Man Ends Life After Liquidating Debts in St Louis

John J. Wood a 52-year-old former trunk merchant, after two months of effort to settle liabilities following a business failure, committed suicide at his home. His body was found with a rubber tube in his mouth, no gas burner, and his will and checks for $000 nearby.

St. Louis John J. Wood Ffty Wood Indianapolis National Monetary Commission Narraganset Vier John Brownswhite Philadelphia Dan Pateh Detroit Wittsbury Los Atseles Cal Thorns Budd Page Knog United States Knox Louisiana

Chicago to host Democratic and Republican campaign managers

Willis W. Abbott, publicity manager of the Democratic party, announced that Chicago will serve as the headquarters for both Democratic and Republican campaign managers. The national headquarters will open next Monday after the Democratic national committee selects its chairman on Saturday.

Chicago Bryan Democratic National Committee Willis W. Abbott Democratic Party

Hughes to Open Campaign in Ohio

Youngstown Ohio July 21 Governor Hughes of New York has sent a message saying he will accept an invitation to open the Republican campaign here on September 5.

Nine Hour Law Dispute Meeting Planned in Chicago

Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Commissioner McNeill will convene with officials from western railroads and the Order of Railway Telegraphers in Chicago on July 29 to seek an adjustment of the dispute over interpreting the nine hour law.

Washington Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Wnh Laebor McNeill Moder Tie Erdutunpact Chicago

McCrea to Hest in Arlington, New York, July 21

Captain Heary reports a scheduled engagement near Arlington New York with McCrea to Hest as the primary parties. The brief note notes the event occurred on July 21 in the area, with no further details on outcome or context provided.

McCrea Hest Arlington New York Heary

Baseball Scores and Standings From Major Leagues

Chicago, July 21. Standings and daily scores across the majors show Boston and Chicago split results with Boston taking 8 1 in some games while Chicago posts multiple runs. Other matchups include Brooklyn at Pittsburg, Cincinnati vs Philadelphia, St Louis rainouts, and Detroit-Philadelphia. Regional markets report hogs cattle and sheep quotes from Chicago and East Buffalo markets, with prices and receipts listed for various categories.

Chicago Boston McCarthy Brooklyn Pittsburg McIntyre Bergen Willis Gibson Cincinnati Philadelphia Finnings Corridon Jacklitseh Spade Schlel St. Louis Guime Rain Ruth East Buffalo National. P, W. L. PG New York Ame

Trial in Paris Defends Nude Show as Artful Performance

In Paris on July 21 two music hall managers and seven women stood trial amid Senator Kerenger's crusade against nude exhibitions. Managers and dancers argued the displayed pictures and dances were artistic, not indecent or obscene.

Paris Kerenger

Testimony on Foley's Kidney Cure After Four Years

G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York writes that after four years of kidney trouble he was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure taking less than two bottles. He reports brick dust sediment and pain vanished and has had no return. He endorses the remedy for kidney or bladder ailments, sold by H J Moork and Wm F Jungkunz.

G. B. Burhans Carlisle Center N. Y Foley H. J. Moork Wm. F. Jungkunz

Burglary Suspect Responds To Judge In Court

A judge questions a prisoner about his role in a burglary. The inmate replies that he acted alone, calling his line of work a risky profession and saying he cannot be sure whether a partner is honest. London Peerroanh.

London

Two dark horses loom in Illinois governor race in Chicago

Chicago report notes two rivals for the Democratic nomination Lewis and Pattison with Stevenson and Kimbrough also active. A possible Kimbrough withdrawal is hinted, depending on a Denver statement and Stevenson’s campaign approach. Ladies and social circles figure in other city headlines.

Chicago Sheridan House James Hamilton Lewis Douglas Pattison Adlai BE. Stevenson Bloomington Judge KR Kimbrough Danville Lewis Pattison John J. McGoorty Denver Stevenson Judge Iimbrough Sattihel McReynolds Violet Farm Glencoe North Shore Society George McReynolds Board of Trade Joliet Otis McGraw Howard Christian Heralds Marquette Building Pen

Farmer's Son Is Missing Near Dahlgren Illinois

J W Dale a wealthy farmer near Dahlgren sixteen miles west of Carmi searches for his son Arthur sixteen who vanished July 1 after leaving home with little clothing and no money. The lad, bright and fond of strangers, may have joined a traveling band of gypsies seen in the area.

Attle Village Dale

Wabash Conductor Marks 55 Years on Rail

George Hough, passenger conductor on the Wabash, completes fifty five years of active service and expects five more before retiring. At seventy two, he has run between Duffs and Weekuk for thirty years. Born in Connecticut, he earlier worked four years for the New York New Haven and Stratford road before moving west in 1857. His only accident occurred thirty years ago when he was an engineer and was badly injured, leading to a change to passenger conductor.

Tarness Bloomington George Hough Wabash Raiload Duffs Weekuk Connecticut Tough New York New Faven Startford Road Oleo

Warner's Widow Receives $190000 Pension Award

Bloomington Alabama July reports that Vespasian Warner United States pension commissioner paid $190000 to his father's widow Mrs Isabella Warner. The payout is part of funds secured in a suit against the commissioner, a ruling upheld by the supreme court.

Warner Bloomington Vespasian Warner United States Isabella Warner Supreme Court

Fine Hospital Dedicated in Pontiae Tennessee

The new St. James hospital in Pontiae Tennessee was dedicated by Bishop O'Reilly of Teoria and assistants under the local Knights of Columbus lodge. The hospital, one of central Tennessee's finest, cost about $100000.

Pontiae St. James Hospital O'Reilly Teoria Lodge of the Wights of Columbus Tnnois

Aged Civil War Surgeon Pitches First Ball in Charity Game

Chicago scene features K dM Wella of Hot Springs Ark the oldest living commissioned surgeon of the Confederate army pitching the first ball in a charity baseball game between local senior professional teams. Debhellar nears ninety.

Chicago K. Dm. Wella Hot Springs Ark de Bhellar

Leisure as a bygone force in art and society

The piece notes leisure as an obsolete time-waster once used to create statues laws legends and poems. It claims labor saving devices now churn out quick goods and gossip while advertising keeps leisure absent and the writer too busy to continue.

Prosperity Group Promotes Back to Full Dinner Pal and Dividends

A pamphlet from the National Prosperity Association, formed in St. Louis two months ago, compares current capital and labor conditions with last winter and spring. It notes June 1 as Employment Day, when about 15,000 workers found jobs. Within 30 days the movement spurred activity in St Louis and suburbs with 17,000 to 26,000 workers employed and orders for 5 million dollars of goods to raise stock. The idea spread to Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago and others, with results visible.

St. Louis National Prosperity Association St. Louia Pammphlet Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago

Admiral Rojestvensky Dies in Germany at Sixty

Bad Nauheim Germany July 21 Vice Admiral Rojestvensky commander of the ill fated Russian fleet annihilated by Japan in the sea of Japan in May 1905 is dead from heart trouble He was about sixty years old.

Rojestvensky Bad Nauheim Germany Sea of Japan

Senator Vilas in Milwaukee Suffer Brain Hemorrhage

United States Senator William F. Vilas aged about seventy from Wisconsin suffered a brain hemorrhage and is said to be in a serious condition. Relatives in Milwaukee were summoned as his health worsened after a retired life in Madison.

Madison Wis United States William F. Vilas Cleveland Vilas Milwaukee

Sultan Would Better Look Out

Vienna reports the Young Turk faction now controls the entire Third army corps and part of the Second army corps. The revolutionary committee at Monastir has taken over, leaving authorities powerless.

Sultan Vienna Neu Ireie Tress Monastir

Aerial Transit Planned Between New York and Boston

Plans by the American Aerial Navigation company led by Whipple Sears and Ogden propose passenger and freight service between New York and Boston within eighteen months using airplanes or dirigible balloons. The Boston firm aims to push rapid, long distance air travel pioneering a new regional transport system.

Boston New York American Aerial Navigation Company Whipple, Sears & Ogden

Ansonia Clock Factory Opens in Brooklyn NY

Reports say the Ansonia clock factory in Brooklyn employing over a thousand workers has reopened at full force. Other notes mention cholera eradicated in the Philippines, the extradition of Willan F. Walker from Mexico, and various court and crime updates including a death at Sing Sing and a suicide attempt in Philadelphia.

Ansonia Brooklyn N.Y War Department Phippines Willan F. Walker New Britain (Conn) Savings Bank Mexico Max Roger A. Pryor Supreme Court Charles I, Rogers Angelo Laudiero Sing Sing Prison New York

Warn Against Consumption With Foley’s Honey and Tar

Public health notice asserts the fight against consumption the white plague claiming 580 yearly deaths. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable cough and cold remedy and warns against unknown preparations. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkungz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkungz

United States Dominates Early Olympic Field Events in London

At Shepherds Bush on July 21 the second day featured field events with the United States and Britain sharing wins. J A Rector of Virginia shone by beating Cambridge rivals and setting an Olympic mark in the 100 metres with 10.45 seconds. US entries led in sprint heats, standing broad jump, and swimming, while Ray Ewry claimed the standing broad jump title but fell short of his St Louis mark.

London Shepherd's Bush United States Great Britain J. A. Rector University of Virginia G. MacLeod Cambridge Sheppard Halsferd Beard Lunghi Italy L. Coe University of Michigan Just Co. J. Bacon C. H. Daniels New York Athletic Club Ray Ewry St. Louis

Greek Jumper Shows Strong Bid In Olympic Trials

Tstolithis placed second with a clear 10 feet 74 inches, narrowly beating Martin Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club and others as Bleadh er trailed by a hair. Mehnert claimed the final in the bantam wrestling while Galdzik triumphed in high diving. France led fencing with decisive bouts as the U S gained six field points, Greece three, and the United Kingdom 14 to 46 overall. A London police lieutenant proposed a charity tug of war against the U S with both teams in stocking feet.

Tstolithis Martin J. Sheridan United States Kingdom United Kingdom City of London Ling

Sommiambulist Slashes Self in Sleep. Narrow Escape

William Pohlman, a somniambulist, cut his throat while asleep in St. Louis Alo on July 21. He had hidden a pocket knife in his trousers and did not awaken until the blade entered. He lost blood and fainted, later revived by prompt physicians.

St. Lounis Alo William Pohlmian Pohlman

Two Die in Webb City Mine Explosion

Two men were killed and a third seriously hurt by an explosion in the Red Dog mine at Webb City, near Joplin Missouri on July 21. The dead are Ora M. Huore and Samuel M. Broan. Charles Enright was injured.

Joplin Red Dog Webb City Ora M. Hhuore Samuel M. Broan Chas, Enright

Princess Henry of Battenberg Guests at Dorchester House

London July 21 United States ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid hosted a large dinner at Dorchester House with Princess Henry of Battenberg as the principal guest.

London Whitelaw Reid United States

Summer kidney irregularities prompt remedy advert

During the summer kidney irregularities are often caused by excessive drinking or being overheated. Attend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by H. J. Moogk and Wm. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

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