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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
6
Wal ter F Brown chairman of the Ohio state central committee declares Taft the sole presidential choice with solid Republican backing in Ohio. He cites support across eighty eight counties and claims Foraker and Dick owe no influence against Taft and that opposition would trigger a convention demand for Taft. Brown asserts widespread Taft approval and downplays other candidates.
Brown insists Senators Foraker and Dick do not run Ohio party machinery and have never steered the state central committee. He says the Taft campaign holds the organization and warns against any move to force a Foraker exclusion. A 900 delegate convention would decide, but there is no desire for it. Also notes a banquet in New York honoring Japanese army and navy officers with Prince guests.
A debate rages between packers and commission men at the stock yards over who should bear the losses from condemned cattle. Government inspectors condemned carloads, prompting discord about responsibility for the financial hit on cattle raisers nationwide.
Notice states Shahen warned commission dealers that packers will refuse to buy cows or calves unless postmortem examination is required. May 27 sets the system's effective date. Commission men object and at a meeting pledged to refuse selling any livestock subject to postmortem inspection, except under current regulations.
New York May 18 Justice Dow Jing granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to Mary Adelaide Mizner from Wilson Mizner in the supreme court. The report of the referer is sealed and the decree notes the cause as the defendant's adultery.
A crowd of striking longshoremen attacked a detective on the New York docks. He fired twice, fatally wounding Farry Marshall, a peddler, who had no involvement in the dispute.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt and their son Archie are at Pine Knot, the summer home in southern Albemarle County, staying through mid next week.
New York May 18 fire gutted the piers of the Morgan line owned by the Southern Pacific railway on the Tindson river at Canal Street foot Manhattan. The loss is estimated at $500,000.
At a special meeting of Dublin Corporation on May 18 the body unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Birrell's Irish bill remarking on its implications and expressing strong opposition.
May and July prices for Wheat Corn and Oats shown for Chicago Board of Trade with cash sales and weekly ranges. Hogs Cattle and Sheep futures listed with receipts and varying bids. Kansas and Buffalo markets noted.
A dental and stomach aid claims a simple mix of lineture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine taken before meals and at night can cure many stomach ailments. The formula, marketed by druggists, is said to boost gastric secretions and act as a general tonic for dyspepsia indigestion and other stomach disorders.
J Burdett, a piano tuner, is cited in an official order connected to Brown and Dulluteyer's establishment in a local business matter. The record notes the event in a brief municipal ledger entry.
General Kuroki visited Grant's tomb on Riverside Drive with General and Mrs. Grant and others to lay a laurel wreath in Oriental ceremony. The event marked the Japanese general's priority activity in New York during his stay. A prior reception at the Hotel Astor accompanied the tribute. Washington notes add that 1880 Grant delegates may reunite at next year's Republican convention with many survivors expected.
Police in San Francisco report a bomb found on a Sutter Street car after a man loaded a satchel with black powder and fuse. The motive appeared to be fright and newspaper sensationalism. In Kansas, lawmakers approve a 2 cent passenger fare and explore a 2 cent tax rate hike for railroads and mileage books over time.
A Columbus Ohio Journal excerpt argues that triumphs of science in soil culture will outpace other ventures and bless men. It asserts farming of the future will be based on soil science and art, opening doors for thoughtful refined individuals as brains mix with the land.
A London coster helps a sobbing boy search for a missing coin. What appears to be a farden is found under a street lamp, but turns out to be a farthing. The boy retorts he would not reveal the truth, then darts off around the corner.
A Wide World Magazine excerpt describes an Aru Islander using a wicker tree cage to lure and shoot a bird of paradise. Mornings supply food while a second native waits below to catch any birds hit by a three pronged barbed arrow. Only adult males with long plumes are hunted to prevent extinction.
The exchange portrays Dr Johnson offering hand and heart while noting poverty yet remaining respectable. The wife responds with wit about hung relatives, and the couple jokes about Providence and philosophy uniting them as he gives a brief kiss on the brow.
An American in Paris attempted a scam by ordering multiple dishes and paying a 30 franc bill with counterfeit money. After the change was returned, he gave a franc as a tip, which the waiter rejected, noting it was counterfeit. The exchange was reported in the Argonaut.
A quoted fragment from a dubious page cites a man claiming inconsistent monthly income figures. He states receiving 110 marks salary, unpaid rent 40 marks, milkman 30 marks, and butcher 40 marks, totaling 220 marks, then adds 380 marks from friends to reach 250 marks per month, with a statement of disbelief.
An elephant suffering a severe toothache nearly wrecked a caravan. She toppled, was roped to stakes, and two men clamped a long tooth with tongs while dray horses pulled by rope finished the removal. The tooth measured sixteen inches by three.
Inkwirer asks about the queer patient, and Dr Price reveals the patient now has a complaint about the amount of his bill. The quick exchange highlights tensions over medical charges and billing disputes in a humorous, light tone.
A courtly exchange reflects a tension between parents over discipline as a father jokes about breaking a son’s spirit and marriage prospects. The banter hints at family strain and social expectations without detailing actual events or outcomes.
A terse aphorism notes that harsher storms end sooner, implying a paradoxical view of turmoil and resolution attributed to Seneca. The fragment suggests a philosophical reflection on conflict and closure without concrete events or dates.
Hicks asks about mountain climbing, Wicks says the mountains remained unchanged. They note some people climbed the mountains, while the mountains themselves did not rise. The exchange appears in a Boston Tran script.
An advertiser claims Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia digests food, tones the stomach, and strengthens the body. It says the product makes rich, pure blood and is made under the national pure food and drug law, sold by Wm. P. Jungkward druggist on Stephenson Street.
Illinois Central announces sale dates May 20 21 and 28 for a round trip fare to the Decatur G A R Encampment. Return date is May 24.
One and one third fare for the round trip. Dates of sale May 2 Yl Wand 23. Return limit hay. na L
Edwin Dr. Conger ex minister to Brazil and China died at his Pasadena home Saturday afternoon. Born in Knox county Tennessee in 1843 he joined the army in the Civil War, served as captain and brevet major. He later served three terms in Congress and held posts as minister to Mexico Brazil and China. He was in China during the Boxer siege. He resigned as minister to Mexico in 1906.
In Youngstown on May 20 a mob of about 8000 people looted St Anthony's Italian Roman Catholic church to stand by acting pastor Father Loos. They rang the bells to signal, removed carpets seats and altar furniture, and moved the effects to a nearby house prepared for a new church. The action continues a defiance of Bishop Horstman as Father Loos refuses to vacate.
San Francisco May 20 District Attorney Langdon has been served with notices from Mayor Schmitz's attorneys Metson Campbell and Drew and John J Bar rett and C H Fairall seeking substitution of a trial judge. The motion alleges Judge Frantic H Dunne is disqualified by prejudice.
The fifth international Sunday school convention opens in Rome with delegates representing nearly 30,000,000 people worldwide. Attendees come from Europe, China, Japan, Australia, the West Indies, India, Africa and other regions.
Herr Dernburg, former director of the German colonial office, is appointed secretary of state for the colonies. Reports say the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies plan to collaborate. Mrs. Howard Gould filed for divorce seeking alimony. Thomas J. O'Brien, formerly U.S. minister to Copenhagen, becomes ambassador to Jana in September. A petrified boy from George Cregner, Wis, exhibited at Askaloosa weighs 100 pounds in life, and his bod weighs ten pounds. President and Mrs. Roosevelt attended church services at Christ Church in Washington. Mrs. Mary Davis, 22, a Washington society leader, was accidentally struck at a charity fete at Friendship, John R. McLean's country home. David W. Ross of the Panama Canal Commission will resign to become president of a Chicago manufacturing firm. Cuba ends seven months of drought with breaking conditions. President Patro of Venezuela is reportedly retiring, to be succeeded by Governor Gomez. The National Association of Manufacturers opened its New York convention. The Switchmen’s Union of North Amelia meets in Detroit. Government officials in telegraph service study and report on U.S. organization of telegraph and telephone companies.
The London Express notes a camel can sustain seven miles per hour only briefly, with a typical speed of five. If forced beyond its pace, the animal tires and kneels, a fact emphasized to suggest the difficulty of prodding camels back to movement despite strong opposition.
Pain from boils burns cuts and skin diseases relieved by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Also advertised as good for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkungz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
Reports from Mexico City say a federation plan for Central America is finalized and a revolution could erupt in ninety days. Presidents favorable to Zelaya in Nicaragua are expected to rule El Salvador and Honduras, Cabrera’s overthrow may allow Zelaya to install his chosen Guatemala president, with Bonilla as first president of a larger republic.
Madison May 18 The Republican caucus nomination of Tiane Stephenson of Marinette for United States senator to succeed John C Spooner was ratified in joint assembly with 87 votes. Democrats backed George W Bird and Jacob Rummel received a Social Democrats honor amid 25 absentees. Stephenson supports Taft era corporate policy. term through March 4 1909.
Columbus Ohio May 18 The Presbyterian general assembly adopted resolutions to fully organize Sunday observance and endorsed a plan to reduce unnecessary labor entertainments and sports on Sunday The assembly also received the committee on church cooperation and union report and provided for representation at the next federation of churches congress
Charles A. Edwards, clerk to the minority committee and secretary of the Democratic congressional committee, was arrested in Washington on a warrant charging assault with a dangerous weapon. He allegedly stabbed Algando Garland, a Peruvian delegation attaché, over a woman in a dispute.
London dispatch reports convincing evidence of a terrorist plot targeting Emperor Nicholas II Prime Minister Stolypin and Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevitch, who wed Princess Anastasia of Montenegro five days earlier. The cables from St Petersburg note threats against the trio amid mounting unrest.
Ebenezer Elis aged 60 librarian of the United States fish commission was found dead in bed of heart failure at his home in Slee Washington His appointment to the fish commission came from Michigan in 1890 He has a brother residing at Caro Michigan
London May 18 William Waldorf Astor donated $50,000 to Oxford University. Lord Curzon announced the gift and had in early May appealed for 41,250,000 for the university.
The excerpt describes a domestic scene where a couple jokes about a surprise and cooking while the cuckoo clock chimes. It mentions a plan to board, a brief note about city streetcar operations in San Francisco with the strike reportedly ended, and Secretary Taft's upcoming western trip to St. Louis on May 29. The etymology note on the word cab is also included.
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