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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1907

Page

6

Mrs William McKinley dies peacefully at Canton

Mrs McKinley died at 1 05 p m at the Canton home after days of illness. Secretary Cortelyou announced the death and a simple funeral is planned at the McKinley residence with Dr Buxton officiating. President Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb will attend along with Vice President Fairbanks.

McKinley Cortelyou M. C. Bar- Ser Sarah Duncan Luther Day Justice William K. Day Wes. Portman Rixey Cortelyon Wiliam Mekhinsey Post George PD Harter Post First Methodist Episcopal Church Buxton McKinsey Roosevelt Loeb Canton Fairbanks McKinleys

Ida McKinley to be laid in vault awaiting national mausoleum

Mrs Ida McKinley will rest in a West Lawn cemetery vault beside her husband until the national mausoleum on Monument Hill is completed. Condolences poured in from friends and leaders including President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks. Mrs McKinley endured long illness yet supported her husband’s career and cherished the mausoleum dedication on Monument Hill. She was born Ida Faxton about 1843 and married William McKinley on January 25, 1871, with two daughters Katie and Ida, both of whom died in infancy.

McKinley West Lawn National Mausoleum Monument Air Barber Roosevelt Fairbanks Melkinley Monument Hill Ida McKinley James A. Faxton William McKinley Washington North Markets Street

Mrs McBhirley Remembered For Happy Married Life

Obituary notes that Mrs William McBhirley enjoyed a happy devoted marriage and loved children. She was fond of family life and gathered slippers as tokens of affection, while her husband held a steady home.

William McBhirley

Mrs McKinley Aides Through Public Life And Charity

The text recalls Ida McKinley’s role as wife to three-term public servant McKinley, her Washington years, and Canton residence after his terms. It notes her socialite duties, friendship with Joseph Jefferson, habit of knitting over 3 500 slippers as keepsakes, affection for children, and fondness for roses and carnations. It mentions an estate valued at 215 000 dollars and its posthumous division among Abner McKinley’s heirs.

Congress Shoe Washington McKinley McWinley Tinncan Mise Teten Me. Poe Cleveland Hermanus Thor Mabel McKinley Daugher Abner McKinley

Rebellion Bites Zion Church Power Struggle in Chicago

In Chicago at Shiloh Tabernacle, factions oppose Wil Dor Glenn Voliva as leader of the Christian Catholic church. Police intervene as supporters of Deacon Barnes and Overseer McCulloch clash over Voliva’s stance on a general conference. Rebels form to depose the overseer and Voliva vows to name his successor and seek court action.

Chicago Shiloh Tabernacle Aion City Wil Dor Glenn Voliva John Alexander Powie Christian Catholic Church Voliva Deacon V. We. Barnes A. F. McCulloch Barnes McCulloch Zion College United States

Pat Crowe arrested in Omaha vagrant case

In Omaha on May 27 Pat Crowe, previously acquitted in a sensational case involving Eddie Cudahy, was arrested as a common vagrant and jailed. He was released on bond and will face trial as a vag.

Omaha, Neb Pat Crowe Eddie Cudahy

Baseball Scores From Chicago May 27 scores listed

Saturday and Sunday results from the leagues show Brooklyn defeating Philadelphia and St Louis beating Pittsburg in the National League while American and Association play include Cleveland over Philadelphia and St Louis beating Boston. Western games note Des Moines Omaha defers and Pueblo Sioux City went to fourteen innings.

Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsboro Louis Pittsburg New York Paoston Cincinnati St. Louis American Cleveland Boston Bostona S. Association Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Des Moines Omaha Lincoln Pueblo Sioux City Tueblo Denver Puello

Murdered Armenian Priest Found in Room Trunk

New York police report the murder of Rev. Father Kaspar, an Armenian church leader from Hoboken, whose body was found suffocated inside a trunk used as security for rent. Two unknown Greek men, Sarkis Ermajian and Sarkis WInorvian, with accomplice Paul Suarisatan, rented a room at 338 West 37th Street three weeks earlier and disappeared after the trunk was opened. The coroner notes the victim died from suffocation and a broken neck, his body dressed in clerical garments with coats and shoes.

New York Father Kaspar Armenian Apostolicchurch Hoboken N. J Henry Sherer Soleit Sarkis Ermajian Sarkis wInorvian Paul Suarisatan Annie Sherer West Thirty-seventh Street Tate

Modesty of Women Prompts Reluctance for Indelicate Exams

Advert explains Favorite Prescription by Dr. R V Pierce as safe non alcoholic remedy for female weakness, irregularity, and debility. It cites endorsements, outlines free pamphlets and medical adviser offer, and promotes confidential consultations and Pleasant Pellets for digestion and bowel regulation.

Erce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce

Storm Toll Rises in Texas With Fourteen Dead

May 27 Dallas reports at least fourteen killed by tornadoes at Banory Wis Point and Gribble Springs and by lightning in other areas. Victims listed include Mrs T C Doughiss Svearold J B Littlejohn James McLiellen and children and Harold McCloskey. Widespread injuries and property destruction feared as lines down impede final count.

Dallas Tex Banory Wis Point Gribble Springs T. C. Doughiss Svearold J. B Littlejohn Jas. McLiellen

Wisconsin Natives Seek Supplies After Separation

In Chippewa Falls on May 27 John Dietz of Cameron and his son Clarence visited Winter Saturday unarmed to buy supplies and see the world after two years apart. They stayed two hours and planned future visits, conversing with locals and members of a sheriff posse formed to capture them, but they left before noon.

Wisconsin John Dietz Chippewsa Falls Wis Cameron Dam Clarence

Accent Controversy Dashes Performance in Glasgow Play

In Glasgow a non Scottish actor faced boos for miscasting as Willie Nivol Jarvie in Keb Roy. An audience member shouted about the accent, and the actor retorted with a defiant quip claiming the critic had the accent himself.

Sevich Uillie Nivol Jarvie Keb Roy Glasgow Ward

Raphael the Painter Tricks Innkeeper with Tabletop Gold

A tale of the young Raphael who could not pay his inn bill. He painted gold coins on a table and, shown in the right light, persuaded the host to show him the door. A wealthy English traveler later bought the table for about £50.

Raphael Flo Tim

Counterfeit Coin Lesson From a Subtreasury Visit

A narrator recalls finding a counterfeit half dollar and visiting the Washington subtreasury. A clerk tests the coin by striking it with a mallet, returning a damaged piece marked OC. The tale ends with a vow to avoid excessive scruple after witnessing the blunt truth about bad money.

Sam Washington New York Times

Charm in the Country Place Name Sparks Debate

A caller argues that the village estate name Idlewhile sounds romantic and dreamy. The housewife says the name is too suggestive and would attract tramps, provoking debate on naming and image in a rural community.

Chirrzo News

J S Wise Economy Versus Penny Pinching Caution

A quotation from Success Mapa zine contrasts prudent economic management with penny pinching. It argues large minds avoid trivial time spent saving small amounts and emphasizes broader vision over mere frugality.

Mapazine

Child Reports Father Asleep Before Dinner

A boy is sent to check if his father is asleep before dinner. He returns with the message that the father is asleep but says the scene is quiet and the home feels calm.

Dowie Earth Hle Hla

Noted Discouragement Over College Degree Prospects

In a Chicago Record-Herald quotation a speaker expresses doubt about future prospects as another college grants the degree LL and mentions concern over inheritance when Uncle Benjamin dies. The tone reflects anxiety about scarce opportunities and family finances.

Sam Benjamin Chicago Record-Herald

Mean Dig Miss Passer and the Love Tangle

A garbled clipping notes Miss Pert and Meggendorfer Blatter mention relationships. The piece hints at missed chances to wed and a past suitor’s confession but lacks clear names or events. The tone is obituary-like in a social note style without concrete outcomes.

Millionaires Indicted in San Francisco Grand Jury Probe

Dozens of wealthy city officials and executives faced indictments from a San Francisco grand jury. Prosecutors charged Frank G. Demin and others with bribery and libel of public officials. Bonds totaled millions as defendants, including Rahm Schmidt and Calhoun, criticized the proceedings as procedurally flawed.

San Francisco Frank G. Demin Magene de Sabia Johny Martin Thear Libery Ths Forther Abratien Rief Fonts Rues and Sehinitz Samy Spero Great Corporationa Cotfex Sehmitz Calhoun Calhoun Mins

Akron Republicans Demand State Convention Endorsement

In May 87 at Akron Ohio Simimit county presses the demand through the Republican executive committee for the state central committee to call a state convention or otherwise allow Republicans to show support for a presidential candidate. The resolution declares Patt as the best Rooseveltian representative and indorses him for the presidency. Senator Charles Dick was absent and did not oppose the move.

Akron Simimit County Charles Dick Foraker Republican Executive Committee State Central Committee Olo Patt United States

Must Keep the Country's Holidays

Detroit May 27 firms in US with branch plants in Canada must observe Canadian holidays in their Canadian shops. Penberthy Injector Co Windsor employee denied Victoria Day layoff. Minister Reaume warns firm may face trouble if not allowed. Noted Western Lawyer Dead. Davenport May 27 W A Foster a leading western criminal lawyer dies of heart disease. Chicago Beats Wisconsin. Chicago May 27 University of Chicago defeats Wisconsin in track 71 0 to 65 2 5.

Detroit United States Canada J. C. Resume Jesse O'Neill Penberthy Windsor Victoria Reaume Davenport W. A. Foster Roger Cronin Chicago August Spies Haymarket

Strikes Paralyze Santiago Business and Gambling Boat Arrests

News outlines show Cuba's commerce crippled by a strike of longshoremen and others. Chicago police arrest about seventy passengers from the gambling boat City of Travera to test jurisdiction over bets made beyond any state. Roosevelt to speak at a Midwest college ceremony. Tift to address millers in St. Louis next Thursday.

Santiago Cub Chicago Travera Roosevelt United States Lansing Mieh Warr Tift National Millers’ Association St. Taotts New Ireland Itureki Niigara Falls Ap Chiceago Crenera John Bororden Athamta Ha Davidson Wiscornsti Joseph Chamberlin Quayer Public Service Cineramati Jaime JR. Merther CEA Mexico Padua

Kennedy's Luxative Coushssriuk Cold Remedy

An old patent medicine advertises Kennedy's Luxative Coush ssriuk described as non opiate and gentle on the bowels. The product claims to move the body functions to drive a cold from the system and is offered by Wim FP Jungkunz, druggist on Stephenson Street.

Kennedy Wim Jungkunz Sd Stephenson Street

Piano tuner and piano teacher advertise services

S. J. Burdett, piano tuner, sets orders at Brown & Dollmeyer's or by phone. Harriet M. Burbank, piano teacher, location 36 Grove St. address and phone not fully readable.

S. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer Aarriet M. Burbank Stude Grove St

Merida Wealth and Sisal Hemp Boost Local Riches

The New York World notes Merida in Yucatan rivals all of Mexico in millionaire counts despite limited minerals. It credits sisal hemp Jeniquen with local wealth and says cold baths can aid vitality and weight management, depending on body condition.

Mexico Merida Yucatan New York World

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