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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
3
The Snell will dispute nears its end as the defense rests and the jury hears final arguments today with a verdict expected on Saturday. Letters alleged to be from Mabel Snell McNamara are read privately, deemed vulgar, and will not be shown in public.
May 08. Prant Blouelutrd of Benton reports a man entered his home at night and bound Mrs Rhinchard. He poured oil over flour and set a fire to burn the house. Blanchard rescued his wife and saved the home after two prior arson attempts. motive unknown.
Attorney General Stead issued circular letters to newspapers and party committees across the state, emphasizing that primary petitions must include affidavits declaring petition signers as qualified voters of the Republican, Democratic, Prohibition, or other parties. Several petitions lack this affidavit.
A Quincy man, Georgie Werner, was killed by a severe electrical incident as heat and wind disrupted the city. The tragedy occurred when a elevator cable failed during a steamboat-related event, causing widespread damage and fear as emergency crews battled the aftermath.
An unclear clipping reports Taey Say Roubik accused amid a murky note on a feuding family matter. The text references a person named Nesth Jad and mentions a death and a confession tied to North Tutson. The fragmentary syntax obscures specifics.
A fragmentary obituary notes Jel Strong of Nt Chatr totniy dying while a pardon for Strange was reported as granted. The uneven text implies a pardon was evaluated with only a few days of life remaining, reflecting a tangled report of a late pardon and death.
Baltimore May 2 A Methodist Episcopal general conference session opened with a lively debate and much business accomplished. The question of a proposed position on religion dominated discussions as delegates weighed adjourning dates while Kansas City is set as the meeting site for May 28. A record endorsement attempt was noted but details remain uncertain.
A sequence of tornadoes in Adhaita County Oklahoma caused heavy casualties and broad ruin. Among the dead are Mrs Gary Wirtehinson and Peter Rurty family members. multiple others are fatally injured. Cattle killed and crops destroyed accompany the destruction as storms move from west north and northeast.
Parsons Kansas resident Mrs. Mattie Copenhaver states she suffered two years from severe feminine ailments until morphine failed and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. She urges sick women to try the remedy.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard remedy for female illnesses including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration It invites women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential free advice and claims many have benefited from her experience
Chien reports standings for the major leagues with National and American sections. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago, and others show positions, game results, and errors. American games include Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, and New York with detailed box scores and batter ies.
St Louis obituary notes Jacob Gross died of heart disease at seventy years of age. After forty years as an errand man for a local candy factory he was never seen wearing a hat. He worked through summer and winter and refused an increase in salary.
Raleigh May 25 returns from the state Prohibition headquarters indicate a statewide majority for prohibition. Early figures show seventy-seven counties voting pro and twenty one against, with results expected to adjust as officials finalize counts.
Concord May 28 Democrats of New Hampshire met in state convention adopted a platform calling tariff revision and elected four delegates-at-large to the Democratic national convention. The delegates were not instructed for Bryan but are all Bryan men and favor his policies.
Funeral services for Rear Admiral A. B. Crowninshield retired will be held in Washington tomorrow with full military honors. He died in Philadelphia after nose surgery. interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery. He served with distinction in the Spanish American War.
Hundreds of Democrats from across West Virginia gather in Wheeling for the state convention. The gathering elected four delegates-at-large to the Denver national convention and all are Bryan men. Bryan was the lone presidentail candidate named and received loud applause at every mention.
Carrie Nation refused to pay a B25 fine in Pittsboro and was ordered to the workhouse for thirty days. In Tonville Wisconsin the coroner ruled Carrie Shaw died by her own hand in a mill pond. Noted manager Menderson dies in Chicago hospital. Ex chiefs Collins and Comerford acquitted in Chicago political police case. Morgan arrives in London from Vienna after thirty years. Peru’s Dr Pardo elected president. Cardinal Logue visits Ireland. Los Angeles courthouse six professionals acquitted of public decency offense. Lisbon university students’ homage to the king attacked in Coimbra. Engineers headquarter plan favored to stay in Cleveland.
Old Point Comfort Va May 2 The Monitor Florida endured the heaviest projectile and explosive fire aimed at its turret in a simulated battle. Despite rivets loosening and the turret spring bending, the gun crew remained protected and the firing control remained largely intact. Observers called the test a victory for turret construction as the ship prepared to depart on a demonstration voyage.
A fragment describes a controlled naval artillery test aboard the Florida and Avr Kansas. Officers assess near-war conditions, noting near perfect aim, shell impacts on the Florida, and turret damage though structural components remain largely intact.
Special election to form Freeport Park District in Stephenson County Illinois is set for June 16 1908. Voters will elect five park commissioners and decide the territorial boundaries including Freeport Lancaster Harlem Florence and Silver Creek townships. Polling places are listed with opening at 7 AM and closing at 5 PM under County Judge A J Clarity.
Bryan Men from Port Wort Texas Mary 2s report the state convention selected delegates for the Geuver convention. Senator Vedios MOT Brooks and Steves of Cudldawweik along with AL Wk Baker of Torn Greek county are named as delegates. The text notes support for business interests and votes for a proposed measure.
Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure with his recovery after many remedies failed. He reports that four bottles cured him entirely and left him free from kidney trouble. The testimony is shared by H. J. Moogk and Wm. FL Jungnicuz.
A boastful matron proclaims happiness as her husband Fritz becomes hauptkasen verwaltungsassistent, a cashier assistant. She mocks the snobbish oberhofsteuramt inspector’s wife, claiming a loftier title in a witty quip about mercantile terms per German abbreviations.
A Philadelphia Press item notes Styl quotes a minister's wife who sees two fighting boys as likely Sunday school members. The Rev. Mr. Wire remarks that last Sunday's lesson covered David and Goliath, suggesting moral parallels in street violence.
Tarper's Weekly questions what constitutes untaxed wealth and how property kept out of the tax list affects the broader economy. The piece analyzes definitions, implications for governance, and potential reforms.
An ad warns that kidney complaints kill more people than any other disease due to its insidious onset. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure as preventing fatal outcomes if taken timely, listing H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as endorsers.
A sales note from the Freeport Hardware Company selling STOVINK a stove coating that resists burning or rubbing off. One coat protects a red hot stove and keeps it black and in good condition for about 60 to 80 days. Guaranteed with price 25 cents per bottle.
A fragment explains how imitation amber made from gin to palm can be detected by soaking in alcohol. Real amber pieces solidify under heat and water tests but fake amber often falls apart or shows different reaction in the alcohol test.
Fragmentary reminiscence mentions two windmills once, a lordly title, and a puzzling exchange. The garbled text references a person named Pat and a place or person named Lewson or Lowson, with a note about one windmill being taken down.
Announcement that Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. H. J. Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
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