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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

3

Brotherhood May Re Elect Officers at Columbus Meet

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers holds sessions in Columbus with talks on headquarters, elections, and safeguards for depositories after a near $360,000 loss risk. W S Stone is favored for grand chief engineer. Indianapolis and Cleveland vie for permanent HQ. southwestern delegates push Ed Corrigan as candidate.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Columbus Press- Post Locomotive Engineers’ Mutual Life and Accident Insurance Association Brotherhood W. EB. Futch M. H. Shay Shay A.C. Blaney Beeler A. Beeler Topeka Kan Division Boston Cleveland Reserve Trust Company Stone W. S. Stone KK. W. Hurley F. A. Burgess H. KE. Wills M. W. Gable W. B. Prenter C. H. Salmons the Order Cleveland Indianapolis Chicago South Southwest Mexico New Mexico Arzona Canada Ed Corrigan Hillsboro Texas Katy Bookwalter

Green Bay Triumphs Over Ch ampions In Canned Hitters Game

Green Bay defeated Freeport 5 to 1 as Giffen pitched well despite the only Green Bay hit by Sehureh. Freeport struggled at the plate and could not hit out, while Green Bay’s outfielders managed three putouts. The two teams met again in a series at Wausau and Fond du Lac with the circuit showing multiple results across several games.

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Bookwalter urges Indianapolis support for convention and LOE HQ

Mayor Charles Bookwalter of Indianapolis addressed the auxiliary urging backing for the next convention in Indianapolis and for a permanent Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers headquarters there. By-laws are completed, reports given, and women workers progress rapidly toward early completion. The credential committee reports 350 delegates have active convention rights, with several hundreds of visitors attending each meeting.

Charles Bookwalter Indianapolis Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Nurses 10 graduate at Christian Hospital ceremony

The first public graduation of the nurses training school at Christian Hospital and Sanitarium will be held Monday night June 1 at the Masonic Temple in Freeport. Five graduates comple ted the course and will attend an address by Right Rev Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago who will speak on Christian Psychology.

Samuel Fallows Chicago Freeport Nurses’ Training School Christian Hospital and Sanitarium National Christian Hospital and Sanatorium Association Masonic Temple Willett Bishop Fallows Sons of Veterans

Birth of Weldon Heburn 56th Birthday Note

The obituary recalls Weldon Brinton Heburn born May 28 1852 in Delaware County Pennsylvania. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He practiced in Pennsylvania seven years before moving to Idaho in 1883 where he rose in law and politics. He served as a Republican delegate in 1888 1899 and 1900 and 1908 was elected U S senator for the term expiring March 4 1909.

Congress United States

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

Suffering from bleeding itching or protruding piles urged to mail address for at home absorption treatment with free trial and local references if desired. Immediate relief and permanent care promised. Do not send money and tell others of the offer. Address Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Fuller Libel Verdict Upheld by Appellate Court

Dixon May 22 The Lee county circuit court judgment finding E C Fuller guilty of libel was sustained by the second district appellate court in Ottawa The case has deep roots dating to 1906 when Fuller then editor of the Dixon Sun was indicted over charges against Walter B Merriman treasurer of Lee county Judges Baume and Heard ruled the same and the case may go to the supreme court for final adjudication

Dixon Lee County E. C. Fuller Second District Ottawa E.C. Fuller Dixon Sun Walter B. Merriman Heard Circuit Bench Appellate Court Supreme Court

Kidney Cure Endorsed By New Hampshire Reader

Mrs. S Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire reports a year ago she bought two bottles of Foley’s Kidney Cure and it cured a long standing kidney trouble. She says it is a grand good medicine and heartily recommends it. H J Moogh and Wm FF Jungkunz.

Foley's Honey and Tar safe under Pure Food law

Notice to customers proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The notice recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults, signed by H. J. Moogk and Women F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wmn F. Jungkunz

This Date in History Highlights Major 18th to 19th Century Events

Key happenings include the 1706 Battle of Ramillies, James Otis death in 1783, Napoleon’s Italy coronation in 1805, opium riots in Canton in 1839, Duquesne’s Cuba squadron arrival in 1844, a Civil Rights bill passage by the Senate, Don Carlos’ expulsion in 1877, and Mary Livermore’s death in 1905. The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents weekly.

Battle of Ramillies James Otis Andover Mass Napoleon Italy Milan Canton China Cuba Admiral Duquesne United States Senate Don Carlos France Mary A. Livermore Pee

Green Bay Fans Rally After First Win And Second Loss

Green Bay papers gush over the season opener on home ground while lamenting the second game defeat. Umpire Miller’s controversial calls draw critique as President Rodemeyer defends skeptics and questions linger about the season’s integrity.

Green Bay Tibat Miller Rodemeyer Moll Umps Freeport

Combination Cottage design by Henry Wittekind 1908

A two story brick veneer and frame residence with basement, a wing room on the first floor featuring a side exposure and bay window seating, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen with pantry, and four bedrooms with a bathroom upstairs. Estimated cost $3,500. Henry Wittekind.

Henry Wittekind

Week of quiet political events and naval visits

Congress adjourned and a light convention schedule points to a calm week. Atlantic fleet ships will entertain officers in Seattle and Tacoma. North Carolina faces a liquor question in a Tuesday state election. Michigan battleship to be launched Tuesday in Camden with christening by the daughter of Assistant Secretary Newberry. France's President Fallieres visits King Edward and Queen Alexandra early in the week. Major assemblies include United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, Churches of Christ in Columbus, and Democratic state conventions in New Hampshire, Arizona, and West Virginia to select delegates for the Denver national convention.

Journal Washington, D. C Congress Seattle Tacoma North Carolina Michigan Camden N. J Newberry Fallieres France Edward Queen Alexandra General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church Pittsburg Churches of Christ Columbus New Hampshire Arizona West Virginia Lenver

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