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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
6
A brief pecuniary exchange shows Jimmie and his grandfather dividing a nickel. Thamie remarks Minnie TV wastes money, keeps it in the bank, while he uses his to buy items.
The General Assembly heard proposals to fund and reorganize state charity administration. A seven member Board of Administration would oversee hospitals and charities with two committees, a Board of Joint Estimate would set budgets, and county auxiliary visitors would inspect state hospitals. Proponents warn against a hasty board of control and urge combining Charities with prudent governance, budgeting, and expert oversight.
Umpire Silk O'Loughlin ruled that a pitcher on the rubber may throw to the plate to stop a runner, effectively killing the squeeze play. Dougherty attempted to steal home with Siever ready to pitch, but Payne blocked the maneuver, prompting Jones to contest the call. The ruling centers on fair versus unfair deliveries and the pitcher’s right to throw to the plate before winding up.
Pile relief product offered at 60 cents with ready to use packaging. One application promises prompt relief to all forms of piles and provides soothing healing. Sold by H. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
F E J Burdett piano tuner places a call or order with Brown and Dollmeyer’s for a Freeport big celebration set for July. The note underscores plans for a major town event to honor the occasion.
A farmer asks residents to watch for his loose bull, urging people to wear a red coat to help guide him. The note appears in the London Opinion with a light tone. Also advertised is Pineules 30 Days’ Trial and kidney relief sold by H. Moogh and C. P. Gueather with a money back guarantee.
Joe Corbett brother of James J. Corbett and former Baltimore pitcher who helped his club reach NL championships will sign with the Denver Western league team. He has been in San Francisco running a business and now agrees to move to Denver around June 10 after disputes with former manager Ed Hanlon ended his Baltimore tenure.
Fred Falkenberg, Washington pitcher, suspended by American League President B B Johnson after failing to repay about 250 dollars advanced by the Harrisburg Tri State league club. He remains suspended until he settles with Harrisburg.
The eighth annual Three I League season opened with ceremonies in Bloomington Decatur Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. Chicago White Sox fans led by Charles Comiskey attended in Dubuque where he pitched the first ball. Presidents and officials urged clean baseball and firm umpire decisions as clubs prepare for the new season.
Four new first basemen debut this season for American Association teams Sister of Toledo Rowan of St Paul Freeman of Minneapolis and Brown of Milwaukee join veterans Kihm Carr Sullivan and Beckley The rookies face a tough pace to keep up with the league pace setters as they adjust to major league style play.
Joe Harris, a Boston American pitcher, has been released to the Columbus American Association team. The move places Harris in Columbus with the minor league club for the next season.
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