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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
6
At the Olympic meet a protest over the final 400 metres finish led to the race being voided after Carpenter was ruled to foul Halswelle. A US protest followed. The AAU committee later ordered a rerun with Carpenter disqualified, provoking further US-management objections.
The United States committee denounces a track decision as unfair saying Carpenter ran fairly while officials acted un sportsmanlike and that the referee was ignored. Carpenter and Robbins were declared winners by the US committee amid US athletes’ protests. The English judges and Lieutenant Halswelle are held in high esteem by their nation.
Officials recount the race chaos before a rerun was planned half an hour later. Carpenter led from the start with Robbins Halswelle and Taylor behind as Halswelle drew near and fouled, and the umpire signaled a stoppage when the footing and footprints showed a foul.
The morning papers agree with the judges that Carpenter used brutal tactics in the race. Hatswelle reports being elbowed out as Carpenter delivered two hard blows to Halswelle’s chest. A doctor allegedly found bruises, and an unnamed athlete says Carpenter knew what he was doing and impeded Halswelle to ensure the loss.
The piece notes American athletes struggle for popular support in England amid accusations of professionalism. It cites incident at an Olympiad where spectators disrupted F Leroy Homes of Chicago during a standing high jump. It lists day results: Kerr Canada won 200m, Couch and Cartmell United States second and third. Ewry United States won standing high jump with Isicktaras Greece and Bailler United States tied for second.
In Gettysburg on July 24 an intense electrical storm killed three members of the Pennsylvania national guard as they prepared to depart. Private Barber of the Highteen regiment Private Morrison of the Tenth regiment and Private Carver of the Tenth regiment died, with Carver’s body reported cut in two. The field hospital overflows and telegraph lines are down as the camp floods and orders are rearranged. Governor Stuart, in his tent, and several guests escaped injury as the storm wrecked tents and tangled cords.
Mrs Charles Sullivan travels by train from Mobile Alabama hoping to reach Colonel William F Vilas in Madison Wisconsin bed side. Other items report Oklahoma Governor Haskell may accept national Democratic committee treasurership and a minor error about typhoid cases at Mankato Minnesota.
Notice asks readers to inform the office if they are not receiving their newspaper regularly, aiding delivery issues and service improvement. The call emphasizes timely reporting to ensure continued access.
An 19th century advertisement lists remedies for coughs colds lung ailments stomach issues and diarrhea including dysentery and prevention of miscarriages. It promotes ten specific cures and a 7 dollar price for a book available via 41 druggists or prepaid by mail from Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
Cincinnati reports indicate three delegations will attend the Taft notification ceremonies with special trains from Indiana Kentucky and Illinois Chicago to manage the national campaign opens August 1 in Chicago under Hitchcock. Sherman resigns as congressional campaign chair prompting reorganization talks.
Monument Beach Mass July 24 ex Governor Douglass says he will not accept the Democratic national committee chairmanship and intends to retire from politics. In Lincoln Bryan crowds gather at Fairview with visitors including Josephus Daniels and a delegation of local black Republicans pledging support for the Democratic ticket. Daniels discusses the South while Bryan steps back from the editor’s post as he pursues the presidency.
Advertisement states operation for piles unnecessary if using ManZan Pile Remedy. It claims guarantee and lists price 560c. Belgium distribution by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guener.
A judge recalls a biting exchange where a husband named Thomas pleads for relief from his marriage while a friend presses him to consider the years endured. The humorous intra dialogue highlights tensions in a domestic dispute as the judge weighs the situation.
The profile of the Commoner over and above actual expenses will be turned over to the Democratic national committee.
The Wisconsin Democratic state convention adjourned after approving the Denver platform and inviting electors to back the national ticket. A state ticket was selected with A J Schmidt for governor Burt Willits for lieutenant governor Miles T Cuttings for secretary of state William Gauillaume for insurance commissioner William F Piers torf for treasurer Evan Evans for attorney general. Tom Watson Opens His Campaign in Macon Georgia with a one hour speech seeking Georgia electoral votes and attacking Bryan while backing Roosevelt and Taft.
President Roosevelt announces determination to retry the Standard Oil prosecution despite a circuit court of appeals ruling. He directs the attorney general to pursue retrial to avoid technicalities that could excuse punishment, stressing no question of guilt or offense severity. Secretary Loeb notes the merits remain unchanged, focusing on fine size.
A man thought to be Nicholas Marbler, about thirty five, hanged himself in a country jail after departing Paterson New Jersey for San Francisco. He fled doctors twice during capture, later died en route to Galesburg Illinois. Officials say he left Chicago on a CB&Q sleeping car and likely fell from the train near Wataga. Another note reports Joh Gibbs seventy-two? sixty two? years old in Carmi Illinois attempted suicide by cutting his throat. his son’s timely intervention saved him as illness weighed on him.
A Colorado Springs rush train derailed at Fairview injuring many passengers, with two severely hurt. Among the seriously injured are Mrs. J. Williams and Milertha Williams, both badly hurt. W. Lemon suffers bruised hips and back. Mrs. W. G. Wermser and Mrs. S. W. Possile have head and facial injuries. others, including Mrs. Booth, report cuts and bruises.
Judge Crosscup of Chicago, a member of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, questions President Roosevelt’s remark about private citizens in relation to the Standard 648 decision. He asserts the court’s independence within the government’s co ordinate branches.
A London Tatler quote by Charles Shannon discusses why a portrait can please a sitter but fail in exhibitions, noting the difference between personal satisfaction and popular taste. The note mentions Benjamin Franklin founding the Library Company of Philadelphia in 1731, calling it the mother of North American subscription libraries.
Trudee Alfred M. Craig, 75 plus wealth and prominence in Galesburg, wed Miss Mary Davis of this city who is 30 years his junior. The ceremony occurred quietly at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Z M Maxon officiating. The couple departed for Old Orchard Beach, Maine for their honeymoon, a romance that began when Craig was appointed state’s attorney by Governor Mattison in 1856.
In Johnsonville, Dr Williamy M Delinsen, claimed as the oldest practicing physician in the state, began practice 54 years ago and, though over eighty, stays engaged in medical matters. He recently served as president of Wayne County Medical Society and notes the birth of 2,800 infants into local homes.
Mary Laflin, 19, declared she would ruin Berich’s life and seek vengeance after accusing him in court. Municipal Judge Crowe discharged Berich and required Laflin to post bond to keep the peace, she promised not to injure him.
Edward Behnont, 30, newly released from Joliet after seven months of a three year sentence, was arrested by Post Office inspector Jaumes B. Stuert for stealing about thirty letters containing checks. Among the items seized were two certified checks each for $1,800.
John G C Shortall one of the founders and for years president of the Ultiness Elu mane society dies at Winnetka after a several weeks illness. He was seventy years old and is survived by a son John L Shortall who now leads the society.
Robbers opened the Bardolph post office safe and stole 100 dollars and 400 stamps. Two explosions alarmed residents as a posse pursued the culprits toward Pershnell but the robbers were not found.
A garbled passage references a burglary claim and a domestic scene with a husband and warning. The readable bits indicate a confrontation about an empty house and a dispute over presence, suggesting a local crime report fragment with unclear attributions.
Pineules for the kidneys offer a 30 days trial at $1.00 with a guaranteed relief from backache and kidney and bladder troubles after the first dose. The pills purify the blood and invigorate the system. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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