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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1908

Page

6

When Day Is Done by W F Bryan

Ida Clark, a factory worker in a grim city, endures long hours and harassment as she struggles to survive. She longs for home and a better life, then reconnects with Jack Deering who reveals his love and proposes marriage tonight. The couple plans to start anew at once, escaping the daily grind.

Ida Clark Tola Carsonville Jacok Jdano Deering Tid Eft Colian Lad Ida Pring Nat Jack Lis Jethro Berlin

Paraffin's Vast Rise From Byproduct to Essential Material

Paraffin, once a useless refinery byproduct, now finds a thousand uses. Two million blocks of refined paraffin are sold annually for candles, crayons, glass, laundry whitening, bottle sealing, and insulation. A gum maker's arrangement helped Parnaffin build a million dollar fortune, while its application protected Cleopatra's Needle and stone façades in New York.

Central Park New York

First Lesson In Diplomacy

A Maine anecdote from the Philadelphia Ledger recalls a school scene and the teacher asking about the lynx to a pupil named Tommy Noy. In a humorous exchange Tommy deflects to Willie, highlighting childhood diplomacy, while a later line reflects a suffrage question with a quick punchline about women voting.

Tommy Tommy Noy Willie Woorgles Wille London Clabe Gkebhools Maine Heather Ray Stadt Narasan Ob Amd

Red Berkman Foreman Faces Magistrate in Bomb Case

New York police linked Selig Silverstein to anarchist circles but failed to prove Berkman knew or incited the bomb thrower. Berkman, jailed briefly on suspicion, was released on recognizance as detectives examined a signed card and Hebrew letters found in Silverstein's apartment showing fund requests for two Philadelphia arrestees.

New York Selig Silverstein Vien Square Alexander Berkman Emma Cgoldin Henry €. Brick Pittsburg Berkman Silversteds Anarchists’ Federated Union Perkunn Silverstein Dreege Alboof Philadelphia Prictk Borkmen Silversteincnd Leard Berksmin Ce Tae Berk Teres Violet Kool Aime Dheam Schoorste Tirat Udon

Personal Matter Arising From Anarchist Trial

A report on the Berkman trial scene describes an anarchist insisting the Prick shooting was a personal matter, while the inspector questions his violent past and motives. Berkman defends nonviolence and denies prior meetings with Silverstein. Silverstein lies severely injured after the blast, with ongoing legal action and questions about letters used for funds.

Many Miners to Be Idle Across Several States Tonight

Indianapolis March 31 The union miners in most coal fields will lay down tools tonight with about 250000 stopping work in Ohio western Pennsylvania Missouri Iowa Kansas Oklahoma Arkansas Texas and possibly Indiana Illinois Michigan West Virginia and Kentucky as mining contracts expire at midnight. No new agreements are likely outside central Pennsylvania and the Indiana block coal district though Indiana and Minnesota reports show some movement to negotiate. Technically a strike but operators chiefly intend talks with miners in Indiana and Minnesota.

Indianapolis Uaion Ohio Pennsylvania Missouri Iiowa Kanaai Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Inchana Pinois Michigan West Virginia Kentucky Indiana Block Iodiana Ilinois Indiana

Dalzell comments on free pulp and paper bills

Washington remarks cite Dalzell on free wood pulp and printing paper. He says the session’s many bills do not change the stance from the ways and means committee that tariff revisions will not occur this session. Efe proposes a solo filibuster against Republican bills unless a free pulp and paper measure passes amid calls to end the pulp duty and cut printing paper duties.

Washington Dalzell Camimniftece Sulzer NYC Efe Watkins Oan

Sixty Two Dead In Exploding Mine At Hanna Wyoming

At Hanna Wyoming March 31 a mine explosion left sixty two known dead with eight to ten more feared. No one in the mine could be saved and the shaft was sealed while teams clear wreckage from the outer slopes. Fire gas blasts stripped lining and hurled fragments over the prairie as thundering blasts thousands of feet from the pit marked the disaster.

Hanna Wyo

Washington Senate Closes Abruptly Over Quorum Shortage

In Washington Marehot the senate spent its session passing many minor bills until a quorum collapse abruptly ended proceedings. Gifford Pinechot, head of the forestry bureau, faced charges in the house regarding water rights in Los Angeles and funding convention delegations. The agricultural appropriation bill stalled as the dispute unfolded with defense from Nebo and Seeth Nana, and adjournment left the bill pending.

Washington Marehot Senate Gifford Pinechot Forestry Bureau Smifth Cabo and Mandel Dele Gates T~e Pollut Nebo Sad Seeth Nana

Horrible Act by a Jealous Man in Huntington

A man from Warne, WV, reportedly killed his wife and another woman by beating them with a poker. The assailant, believed driven by jealousy, fled the scene as authorities assign blame to jealousy as the motive. Further details remain unclear as the suspect remains at large.

Huntington Wo Va Mareh George Commal Warne Ts Six-Weng-Eobh Diateter Jenmliuss Conrach

Hoppe S J Schaefer Exhibition Wins Two 400 Point Games

Witte Hoppe defeated Jacah Schaefer in two 400 point exhibitions at US-2 bate rne billiards on a Tuesday. The Philadelphia area event drew attention as Hoppe surpassed the 300 mark across the pair of games.

Hoppe Schaefer Philadelpha Maren Witte Hoppe Jacah Schaefer Baterne Billiards

Bronson Beats Bezenah for Decision in Detroit bout

Ludinotpolis fighter O. Maveh Gbo- Ran Bronson earned a decision over Cin City challenger Ande Bexvenat after ten fast rounds at the Detroit Athletic Club.

Bronson Bezenah Springfield O. Maveh Gbo- Ran Ludinotpolis Ande Bexvenat Cin. Chnath Detroit Athletic Club

Penrose Improves. Bulletin Reports Steady Recovery

Physicians attending Senator Penrose issued a bulletin stating his condition continues to improve in a satisfactory way. The report notes steady progress and optimistic outlook for his health.

Penrose Philadelphia Marcebab Senator Penrose Perrose

Governor Guibd’s Condition Still Stable at Boston

Governor Guibd remains resting comfortably in Boston after a favorable medical update. Officials report no deterioration and note he appears to hold his ground amid ongoing care and monitoring.

Gaold Boston Mare Guibd

Moat Ancient Condiment Mustard History

Mustard is described as one of the oldest condiments used worldwide. The Egyptians valued it for digestion and it served as both food and medicine for Normans and Anglo-Saxons. The plant grows across regions and is used as spring greens or ground seed seasoning.

Private rights threaten U.S. lock project at St. Marys Falls

Washington reports a House rivers and harbors hearing on the governments right to reclaim lands for a new lock and canals at St. Marys River Michigan. The Chandler Dunbar and Michigan Lake Superior Power companies challenge site selection claiming potential plant damage valued at 1070000 dollars. The Chandler firm seeks business-planning compromise and a court fight continues up to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Washington United States Falls of St. Mary's River Mich House Committee On Chandler-Dunbar Company Michigan Lake Superior Power Company Michigan Lake Superior Company Chandler Company Chander Company Supreme Court of the United States

Law Waites on the High Court in Washington

The government will not prosecute railroads for failing to meet the company commodity clause pending a supreme court decision. The president has arrived at this ruling. The law forbids railroads from transporting articles in which they have an interest, with lumber as the exception.

High Court Washington Supreme Court

President Roosevelt Sends Tribute To Meyer Blomberg

New York on March 31 with funeral services for Meyer Blomberg. President Roosevelt sent a floral tribute to Blomberg, famed as Bim the Button Man for distributing Roosevelt campaign buttons before his nomination for governor. Pallbearers included David Belasee and David Warfield.

New York Meyer Blomberg Roosevelt Blemberg Bim David Belasee David Warfield

Our Car Arrives at Seattle in Paris Race

The auto car representing the United States in the New York to Paris race has arrived in Seattle from San Francisco. From the wharf it moved to a hotel at the head of a long procession of automobiles. The car will wait here for advices from the east before proceeding north.

Seattle Wash United States San Francisco

Wanted His Wife to Go Too in Philadelphia Death

March 31. After vain attempts to induce his wife to join him in death Henry Blur of Philadelphia drowned himself in Cynwyd suburb. Blur had been ill for several months.

Philadelphia Ivy Henry Blur Cynwyd Blair

Chicago Markets Show Varied Wheat Corn and Hog Quotes

Chicago March 30 markets report diverse Board of Trade quotes across grains and livestock. Wheat May to Sept ranges show bids around 0.82 to 0.80 with varying highs and lows, corn and oats display mixed futures, pork and lard futures post modest gains, and cattle and sheep receipts reflect steady demand. Dunsing and Stevens traders note live stock prices and feeders, with inquiries at multiple price levels, while regional quotes from East Buffalo and Wisconsin outline buying interest.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Today Ata Ann Smmple Nooo Cory Satipie Noa

Arab desert food fungus sustains travelers and camels

A Chambers' Journal note explains that Arabs crossing Arabia rely on a fungus called maana found after rains. It is gray, pea sized, with a sweet taste. Though not a perfect food, it provides substantial nitrogen and carbohydrates to sustain life for long periods.

Arabia Chambers' Journal

Diminished Jockey Pool Shapes Postwar Racing Outlook

The American racing scene faces a weaker jockey lineup as many top riders lose licenses or retire. Miller led with 224 wins, while others like Mountain Knapp and Radtke face suspensions or departure. Young prospects include V Powers and Gilbert, with veterans Shaw and Burns returning. The national team will travel to London with Mike Murphy as professional coach, aiming to keep riders sharp, while billiards legend Wizard Jake Schaefer retires from world championships after a decisive Chicago win.

Miller Mountain New Orleans Willie Knapp Radtke J. McIntyre EF. Lynch Oakland Jack Martin Knapp RadtRe Martin K. Dugan Willie Shaw Tommy Burns V. Powers Notter Kk. Dugan McDaniel Nicol Burns Shaw T. Burns C. Koerner Shilling Sumtar W. Powers Delaby G. Swain Musgrave Horner Brussel J. Lee Garner Liebert Preston Lucien Lyne Ingland Ireland France Belgium Richard Croker James Buchanan Richard Dawson

Prime Numbers Listed With Text Distortions

Prime numbers under 2000 are discussed with many garbled phrases and misread numerals. The passage attempts to count primes in ranges and includes numerous misprints and letters replacing digits.

Traveling cost of big teams traveling cost of big teams

A 1908 era look at baseball travel expenses shows American League teams covering 98 772 miles and paying 34 477 92 in rail fares with St Louis leading in mileage, while National League clubs total 92 445 miles and high costs for Pittsburgh and Boston trips. It notes typical party size around 19 and recalls historic railroad wrecks with few injuries and no prominent player fatalities.

Johnsonites Pulliamites St. Louis White Sox New York St Louis S&s. Louis Browns Boston St. Lous Pittsburg Pirates Phillies Barney's Buccaneers Chicago Cincinnati Cubs Chance Doves Cardinals Miles Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia Chicago Nationals Fremont Jimmy Ryan Malachi Kittredge Kit Miles Fares Wees Brooklyn

Capron Ousted From Minnesota College

George Capron, famed Minnesota football hero and drop kicker, has been expelled from the university until next fall and will not return. Rumors had linked him to eastern schools as he faced alleged cheating accusations and the action was confirmed by university authorities.

Capron Minnesota

Swenholt to Lead Badgers for ensuing year

Stelmer Swenholt of Madison Wisconsin was elected captain of the University of Wisconsin basketball team for the coming year. The only other candidate was Sionald Stiehm of Johnsons Creek, a giant center on both basketball and football teams. The selection was decided by a coin toss with Swenholt winning.

Stelmer Swenholt Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Sionald Stiehm Johnson's Creek Cleetion Swenholt

Origins and spread of normal schools in Europe and America

The article traces the early history of normal schools in Germany with institutions at Stettin Berlin and Hanover dating from the mid 1700s, notes early French teacher training efforts, and identifies the United States with the first normal school opened in the eighteenth century in New York.

Germany Stettin Prussia Frederick the Great Berlin Hanover France Sto Hothund Im Tsto Enetsnd Dssa United States New York

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