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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1907

Page

6

Salvator Beats Tenny In Suburban Duel At Sheepshead Bay

In a legendary Suburban Handicap battle at Sheepshead Bay Salvator, ridden by Isaac Murphy, narrowly defeats Tenny by a short head. Jockey Murphy baits Tenny from the inside rail turning for home as Haggin’s Salvator cements the turf crown amid a massive crowd and telegraph buzz.

Salvator Bentn Tenny Sheepshead Bay David Pulsifer Sle Tenby Pulsifer Tenny America Sheepshend Isaac Murphy Isaac Lenny Haggin Ilagin Tsaue Tligein Hether Salvaor Enny Aseath Jenny Garrigon Saltvator Saltwator Garrion Murphy Tony Garrison Harrison Nash Tagern Charles E. Trevathan New York Tribune

Aimlessness of the Universe And the Fate of Cosmic Matter

Carl Snyder notes that vast bodies like Ca nopus exceed our sun by a million times, suggesting the cosmos may end as a single inert mass. He argues the veil over beginnings and endings remains, with gravitation as the unresolved riddle guiding continual aggregation of matter.

Canopus Carl Snyder

Hill mocks bucket watcher in near fatal trestle incident

James J. Hill, railroad president, recalled riding at night on his private car when a train passed a trestle. He ordered a watchman to extinguish embers with water from a bucket. a hole in the bucket caused a near disaster and Hill fired the man for incompetence, stressing human life over a faulty job.

James J. Hill Mr. Hill

Bishop Bascom Finds Himself Through Homespun Look

In early ministry Bishop Bascom of the southern Methodist church is said to have been hindered by his handsome, dapper appearance. A mountain member urged homespun attire to fit his listeners. Bascom wore homespun, surprising the mountaineer who admitted victory by declaring Bascomb’s charm lies in him, not his clothes.

Bascom Southern Methodist Church Mr. Bascomb Brig Brother Bascomb

Arbitration Offered by Striking Dock Workers

Duluth reports say dock workers voted to present a written arbitration proposal to the company offering to return to work and leave issues to arbitration. The plan would create a five member panel, two from the company and two from the union with one mutually chosen. Company officials reportedly oppose arbitration on key pay and recognition questions and may resume operations if workers return. Mines in Hibbing and Superior begin stripping and ore extraction with armed deputies patrolling, while no disturbances are reported in Duluth by late day.

Duluth Olcott Thomas T. Cole United States Steel Corporation Associated Press Law Aflouez Superior Chisholm

Miners Barred from Steel Property in Hibbing Incident

Western Federation of Miners officials Mahony and Petriolla were refused admittance to property near Morris pit of United States Steel. A youth fired a gun at them as they rode in a four seat carriage. They fled Hibbing with two companions. A mass meeting drew several hundred strikers to Chisholm while 100 deputies watched roads. No street clashes occurred and work resumed after police escort cleared the Meyers mine access.

Hibbing Minn C. EB. Mahony Western Federation of Miners Teofilo Petriolia Messila Vermillion Ranges Morris United States Steel Corporation Thompson Mahony Petriolla Chisholm McGie Meyers Wok

Prominent Kenton Lawyer Claims Forgery Case

Thomas Black, a noted lawyer and ex mayor, admits forging papers in a nine year span. He surrenders to the sheriff and asks to be jailed behind bars as authorities pursue charges.

Kenton Ohio Thomas Black Uwhteelk

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Marketed for Backache

The best remedy for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation is DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Their action is prompt and sure. A week's treatment costs 25 cents. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.

DeWitt Wm. F. Jungkunz Stephneson Street EF. Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Local Piano Tuner and Music Studio Listings

J. Burdett piano tuner at Brown & Dollmeyer with phone 5a-4dtt Harriet M. Burbank teacher of music Studio 88 Trove St 9-4dtt The Daily Journal home delivery available citywide for 10 cents a week.

J. Burdett Ordherg Brown & Dollmeyer Harriet M. Burbank Iisue Trove St

Favorite Prescription Endorsed for Women's Ailments

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe non alcoholic remedy for pregnancy preparation and female weaknesses. It highlights its known composition and calls for a free endorsement book from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a simple cure for constipation.

Dr. Pierce Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y

Local color and the gifted speller at Mule Pen

An anonymous visitor at the Mule Pen challenges a newsroom audience with a boastful claim on spelling. The scene revolves around a so called God gifted speller who insists on the difficulty of English orthography, then mis-spells a word under scrutiny, leaving the room to ponder how adages become dangerous canvases for boastful talents.

Charlotte Observer

When Will the World Be Full Up

An early 20th century pondering the Earth’s capacity to nourish inhabitants. A professor estimates global fertile lands and desert areas, calculating a full population near 6.0 billion by around 2020s if growth continues, with a humorously casual assertion about a narrator and his wife’s stories.

Prosperity to Continue Opinion of Editors

New York July 30. Opinions of a score or more of editors of trade publications on business conditions are published here. The opinions are almost unanimously optimistic and point to continued prosperity, with a noted scarcity of money in markets as a temporary negative feature.

New York

Stephenson Brother of Senator Hurt in Marinette Accident

The Hon. S. OM Stephenson, brother of U S Senator Isaac Stephenson, is in a deficient condition after a fall at Marinette Wisconsin. He broke his hip and was injured while exiting a street car near Pine E O I farm. He is 70 years old.

M. Stephenson Marinette Wis S. OM. Stephenson United States Isaac Stephenson Stephenson Pine Eoi Tle

Murderous Thug Slays Detective in City Shooting

Detective George Wilson dies from a gunshot wound after attempting to arrest an unknown assailant. Patrolman Richardson is critically wounded. Police have no trace of the shooter and continue investigations.

Council Hiutis Duty Se George Wilson Man Richardson

Paris bet on record speeds by Santes-Dumont and Dencon

In Paris on July 20 Santes-Dumont bets Arch Dencon $10 000 that within eight months a motor boat will reach 100 kilometers per hour and within six months an airplane will cover 500 meters. The wager is placed with the English motor boat expert. McGregor Texas records a heat wave of 170 degrees in the sun with an affected area three by two miles.

Paris Santes-Dumont Arch Dencon McGregor Tex

Markets How Wheat Corn and Hog Prices Opened

Chicago grain quotes show wheat and corn futures with varied moves and no clear trend. Cash values for No 2 red and white wheats, No 2 yellow corn, and oats are listed alongside live stock bids for hogs and cattle, with receipts and price ranges included.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Otero AG BOW Mayo Ste Perth Pinois Indiana Wisconsin Chalee

1925 Circus Quip Echoes on Gyroscopic Track

A fragmented 1925 exchange features a circus stuntman able to walk home on a gyro scopic railroad track. Judge notes the feat while Mr. Closefist proclaims a motto of perseverance. A deacon mentions a church plate moment.

Gunbusta Mr. Closefist

Jatrophaurens Noted as Highly Poisonous Plant

In a local bulletin a claim is made that Jatrophaurens is the most poisonous plant known. It is said to affect the heart and a decoction said to kill almost instantly, prompting warnings for readers to avoid contact.

Deteralt Tribune

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