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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1908

Page

7

State school tuWe pays tuition doubt law opinion

Capital to vote on lice Liquor issue between teachers a the W U M Ww Eschews Politica Rpingfeld AL March 14 State superintendent of Public Instruction Bhir renders an opinion on a school law clause about tuition for pupils whose parents cannot pay in districts without a high school The clause is deemed invalid but home district directors must pay tuition if funds exist Teachers and W C T U plan to fight repeal of alcohol education in schools In Springfield the election commission orders a city licensing question on the ballot Acquittal for an aged man in a murder case and a gubernatorial appointment complete the notices

Rpingfeld Bhiur Blair Ats W. CC T. U Taaue Springfield Uwl Woo. T. UL State Teachers’ Association Rambo State Election Commission Anti-Saloon League Tega

Sizemore a Man of Action in Paris March

Otis Sizemore saved the wife of Cendieris Morton during a tavern disturbance on the Thivisierre route. A man attacked several intoxicated patrons. Sizemore struck the assailant, who then struck a minister, and the injured were treated on arrival. The scene involved a saloon keeper and a minister allied with the local option party.

Paris Otis Sizemore Cendieris Morton Fae Sigemore O Sizerpore Theyew West Canay Paries

Deen Hil Marvels at Wheaton Conveniencer

The report notes Hil Deen and delegates from southern Pliois gathering to formalize a new political party. The session, described as pivotal, names Mie Workers and other groups in alignment with the emerging movement.

Mie Workers Minety Joends Raewi da Hove Parriy

Untitled text fragment about a hangings and deaths

A garbled OCR fragment describes a hanging with a necktie and a person named Dawigla involved in a fatal incident. Details are unclear and many words are corrupted, but the basic event references a hanging and a subsequent reaction.

Weston Wife of Revered Pastor Dies After Fire

In Peoria the wife of Rev. Vboli Weston, longtime pastor of the city, died after a fatal burn incident. Her dress caught from a hot stove in the yard, and her husband rushed to aid her, suffering severe burns to his face. The couple had served forty years in the parish.

Peoria Weston Vboli Weston Wits Mars

Porter's Daughter Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

Sim Porter of this city reports his daughter Bert Chiry pool is in custody awaiting grand jury action after being accused of receipting funds in a cui fide scheme.

Caimi Maret la Bert Chirypool Sim Porter Erind Acleu

Kiyts Cream Baim Promised Cold Relief

An old advertisement-like piece touts Kiyts Cream Baim as a trusted household remedy for colds. It claims quick relief when used at the onset, suggesting a one to two day treatment to prevent worsening into catarrh, with broad appeal across households.

Ill O Mine Beaten Financier Sentenced In Five Years

Chicago March 14 Five years in federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth was sentenced to John R Walsh former president of Chicago National Bank for misapplying bank funds. The judge cited age and community standing in imposing five years to run concurrently. The case featured trials of multiple lawyers and lengthy accounting testimony. Beatrice Metcalfe attacked Attorney Hamill during proceedings. Hamill later died of pneumonia.

Chicago Fort Leavenworth John R. Walsh Anderson United States District Court Chicago National Bank Walsh Treland United States Hamill Beatrice Metcalfe Corurt Pneumoia

Judge grants Walsh writ stay after harsh sentence

Jude Anderson’s courtroom scene ends as a writ of supersedeas halts execution and Walsh’s lawyers prepare to challenge Judge Anderson’s authority. The bitter trial, the defense’s appeals, and possible routes to higher courts frame a tense post‑sentence period with prospects of further legal maneuvers.

Jude Anderson Kelg Drudge Andersons Miller Thart Wetlsh Eirenit Court of United States Supreme Court Leavenworth Grosseap Waledns Anderson Walsh Tilitois Cde Arthorieys Verabius

Unclear local history note in distorted city record

Fragmentary OCR text traces unique ties between a notable figure and Chisago City growth. Mentions a trader or craftsman and neighbors, with garbled fragments referencing Jehan Ro Water and a cottage, signaling a distressed transition era in local history.

Daily Journal Delivery Offer

The Daily Journal announces home delivery available across the city for 10e per week.

Doctress as a Sleuth in Chicago Case

Chicago March 14 Dr Mauricet Hook of Lincoln asylum staff was arrested in disguise at a seventeen year old burn victim’s home. He faced a municipal court disorderly conduct charge after impersonating a reporter and an interview with Mrs Giroux, mother of the injured boy.

Chicago Mauricet Hook Asylum For Lincoln Wico Frank Girelly Lincoln Institution Took Shefferd Avenue Conta Hook B M. Giroux Tase Phoalk Girons

Four Officials Guilty in Capitol Graft Case

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania a jury found four men guilty on all counts after seven weeks of trial for graft related to the new state capitol. Ex state treasurer W. Mathues and ex superintendent James M. Sloumaker were among the convicted, with others named as John Th Sethersen and Willan Shivder. Motions for new trials were filed in each case. The scheme allegedly overran the capitol project by about 1.8 million dollars.

Flarrisburg Marel Capitol Mies John Th Sethersen Willan Shivder W.ol. Mathues James M. Sloumaker Binldiges Eueb

Nebraska case turns on doctor accused of covert acts

Cottbus Nebraska reports a judge directed a verdict in a death notices case. Dr Martin, a local physician, faces prosecution after authorities say he secreted aopass from the Union State railway. Evidence suggests work at Columbus for 25 dollars per month and a gap in annual joints.

Cottbus New Mareh Thomas Nebraska Dr. Martin Unien Dae

Cockran and Tammany Hall In New York Politics

Report notes Bourke Cockran retires from the adil committee amid Tammany Hall intrigue. It describes Cockran as a key figure in the Columbian order, the leading body of the Tammany organization, highlighting the shifting power within the party.

New York Mareh Pilt Bourke Cockran Adil Cocktian Eransietrenr Daar

Indiana defeats Ohio State in intercollegiate debating contest

The University of Indiana outtalked Ohio State University in a local intercollegiate debating contest. The topic debated was immigration policy toward Chinese and Japanese laborers, with Indiana presenting a strong case on restriction.

Columbus, Co Mareh Ohio State University University of Indiana United States Ohio

Los Anetes Play By Perry McCrovern In City Showdown

In Los Anwetes California Perry McCrovern led a local club in a defensive clash. The Athiletic club faced a clever opponent as McCrovern and teammates mounted a steady effort, sustaining strong defense and strategic plays amid a tense city matchup.

Los Anwetes Doring Colon Clifeigno Perry McCrovern Los Athiletic Club

Hoppe defeats Schacter Again in Major Match

In a tight eliminator, Hoppe bests Schacter for a repeat victory. The bout features strong exchanges and decisive pins, with Hoppe pulling ahead at key moments to secure the win.

Fragmented OCR Provides Unclear News Item

The readable text is garbled and incomplete making it impossible to identify people, places, or events. No clear headline or factual details can be determined from the provided OCR fragment.

Speaker Cannon and Tebsen Submarine Enquiry Row

J White Bushes, secretary to Speaker Cannon, details how Captain Tebsen of Alabama was recommended for the naval committee by Williams and how the minority assignments were processed. He notes rapid handling of the list, lack of discretion, and party leaders shaping committee seats before the 58th Congress adjourned.

Cannon Alec Washington Marel di Tebsen Alabam Lilley J. White Bushes Troehbsen Oval Ghout Tomelook Hinds Gandority Pittseninth Tebson Eleet Sistieth Congress Masab Comsmiteee Uinet Ababa Phebson Cannen Talsan

Expressing a Thorax by Roentgen Rays Abroad

Dr Leopold Jaches of Cornell Medical School returned from Iran after studying Roentgen ray use abroad. He noted public knowledge remains vague, and recounted letters from a Berlin man asking for rays for a thorax case. A Berlin specialist replied he was without rays and offered to guide by mail.

Leopold Jaches Cornell Iran Jaches Berlin Express Washington Star

Thief Training in India Poaching Method Described

A Calcutta newspaper details a thieves school practice where students swallow a lead pellet attached to thread and guide it to the throat sac. The process is learned by enlarging the pouch and progressively increasing the value carried, with stories claiming 8 to 10 rupees at once.

India Calcutta

Time Tables for R R Services from Madison and Dodgeville

Daily schedule notes show fast outbound times to Decatur and Southern Ex with services from Madison district arriving 11:00 am and 6:40 pm, and Dodgeville district departures at 8:00 am with multiple freight and passenger trains. Several line items list train numbers such as No 128 No 124 No S46 No 2001 and No 332 with varying arrival and departure times. Daily and daily except Sunday operation indicated.

Dodgeville Celle Arriva Ceesc Esse Dubuque St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Alpines Omaha Kansas City Des Moines St Jooseph Ft. Dodge Chicago Dubuqui Lé Pin WM. Neese J. P. Elmer G. P Forreston Eparts East Arree

Lilley and the Inquisitors in Washington hearing

Representative Tilley faces EU Wire investigation pressure amid delays in counsel and committee questions. The Connecticut event unfolds with disputes over witness subpoenas and written inquiries, signaling a growing clash between the committee and its critics as the probe advances.

Washington Tilley Brown Sides Jidsen Connecticut Baw Ley

Plea for food aid dominates Washington hearing

The Nations' Congress and its advocates press for food relief amid a broad critique of what is termed mismanagement by the departments. Lawmakers seek swift action to aid households facing scarcity while pushing for oversight and accountability in the distribution of aid programs.

Unclear Source Text

The readable fragments mention sports teams and places in a jumbled way, with names and dates not clearly identifiable. It implies sports results or events but lacks coherent facts for a solid card.

East and West Bound Train Schedule and Connections

Train timetable lists east and west bound departures from Freeport and connections at Rockford Belvidere and Milwaukee. Notes on equipment buffet parlor car service coach trains freight and Sunday services. Agent J. B. Sweatt signs the schedule.

East Bound Freep't Freep Rockford Beloit Janeaville Milwaukee Madison Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Est Janesville Harvard Spripe Valley Freeport Bigtu Aurora Chicago Wh. Neese

Chicago Great Western Train Schedule Fragments

Fragmentary OCR shows Chicago Great Western schedules with routes to Freeport and Chicago. Mentions East Bound No 4 and No 6 specials and a daily No 14 Chicago Special except Sunday. Weathered phrasing implies timetable details for Maple Leaf Route and West Bound service.

Chicago Express

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