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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1908

Page

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Electoral vote forecasts split between Bryan and Taft

The article reports Mack Gavves and Hitchcock predicting Bryan will win a landslide with about 1640 votes, plus 825 for Taft. It notes state chairmen in New York and other states backing their forecasts, with calls to return to city headquarters for returns.

New York Novo Toos Natonal Thitchcoek Tegyulticaas Commiittee Nathan Mack Pein Deaane Pitchcock West Newton Mass Mlack Buffalo Hitchcock Evan Himmself Taft Claiimen Bryan Bryan C Colorado Connecticut Kansas New Jersey North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Indiana Idaho Montana Ohio Kern Conners

Political forecast contrasts as election day nears

Western States dispatch reports rival party leaders predicting victory after Tuesday polls. Taft and Bryan leads claimed in Chicago and Des Moines notes, with Democrats hopeful about state tickets and temperance issues shaping governor races. Iowa expects Taft's plurality, while Bryan faces cautious claims.

Repubens Cromiers Thulanspolis Todlana Bryan Watson Des Moines Taft Iowa Eleverr Gorverner Sneha Claius de de Mat Mepburn Dawson Windaees J de Saul

Wisconsin and Ohio near election day forecast in 1912

Milwaukee reports Republicans lead in Wisconsin with projected margins of about 5,000 for Taft and 69,000 for Bryan style. Democrats claim Ohio will tilt to Bryan with a large plurality. State-by-state notes from Chicago summarize party forecasts across Minnesota to Kansas amid contested tickets.

IMCOT Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Reprotienqna Fencott Congress Specter Merman TL Ekernate Palette Trampeatoagu Couunty Pwesme Ite Pee Ey Nervice State Assembly Ekernated Ponty Cpwesse Detroit Diekema State Central Committee Caneress Rollita Taft Sherman Prencertts Lawton Ty Homans Mason Michigan Ratt Columbus Thenry A. Willbuas Chatcome Republican State Committee Pam Tavige Taft Ohio Cranvernor W.T. Finley Bryan Chicago Minnesota North Dakota Republiccans South Dakota Nebraska Colorado Nevada Montana Idaho Utah Kansas

New York and the East Political Outlook Nov. 2

New York State campaign nears end as Governor Hughes plans ten speeches in Greater New York. Parties claim confidence while observers doubt a forecast. Across New England and mid-Atlantic states, Taft leads or is favored in several, with split or uncertain results in others. Bryan projected to win Missouri per observers.

New York New York State Convernor Hughes Maine New Wiampshire Taft Connecticut Rhode Island Estimtes Massachusetts Vemient New Jersey Delaware Delorrats Tennessee Bryan Missouri

Democratic chances for evorving the state dlecices ocen

Democratic chances for evorving the state dlecices ocen even the best. Both Teirites are cividing Monadash, the ite publeans to the Vigeant premisito, and the same recire of Kentucky, duit witht the Demionoats unakdge the biggest elatins. The Paci states are tarred out as follows: California ehvired ba hath an neational thet. dict the tegislature is concedes to tee eational: Wohi ton, Hoth sis esas pte dn OYes seen the electoral vete fe concestou to Patt As Foro the sebdo searchy deluding Virginia actosdse Ok bebounn they eat are comcrete foo the Denn coriis.

Kentucky California Virginia

Campaign notes from Chicago to New York in Taft Bryan race

An extensive dispatch recounts William T. Bevan and rival campaigners moving through Kansas Nebraska Indiana Ohio and New York. It details Bevan speeches praising enthused crowds in Crewe Tadford and Crewe while Taft and Sherman end tours in New York with a massive 4 00000-strong parade and labor tension oratory. The piece notes Rockefeller rumors and Taft appeals to voters as the campaign nears the election.

Chienan Wiliam T. Bevan Bavan Tadfaui Crewe Rockefeller Walt Taft Bryan Vern Daisy Oat Indiana Kern Ohio Chicago Judge Patt Buffalo Dunkirk N.Y Ashtabula Cleveland Cincinnati Tidge ‘Pell New York Rochester New York State United States Sherman Nutte Brooklyn New York City Root

Hearst closes his case in New York campaign records

Hearst ends the Independence party case by reading letters alleging Standard Oil efforts to sway public opinion. He cites correspondence from Jehu Archbold about subsidies to The Manufacturers' Record and Southern Farm Magazine, and payments to George Gunton and the Pittsburg Times. A Sidley letter urged an AP labor influence. Morrison letters questioned Archbold’s help for a judgeship, with Morrison denying prior knowledge until Hearst’s letters appeared.

New York W. T. Meare Independence Party Cionegie Bal Publie Opinfon Jehu Archbold Rermittanees Siaca Record Southern Mirczine So Ae George Gunton Citn Pittsburg Times Sidley Associated Press Roosevelt Hearst Judge Morrison John J. Archbold Morrison Morrison Dais Arthbold

Taken Off Thee Lost New Yok New Speech Rally

In Buffalo last week Judge Vurt caves stoof a doses and wore later leaders repudiating the CGompers Pry movement. President CGompers cade a speech fast tight urging votes for Pevan and oprodbook tele wratas flowy Tobin Mitehelh dies ott Mais Moeris.

New Buffalo Vurt Caves Cgompers Pry Cgompers Cade Dalber Pevan Dinures Haber

Governor Guill Recovered From Attack of Custritis

Boston reports Governor Guill and Lieutenant Governor Curtis Gulla have recovered from the affliction described as custritis last week. Officials provided no further details on the illness or the treatment.

Boston Curtis Gulla Devious Cully

Pineules for the Kidneys touted as tonic aid

The notice claims Pineules for the Kidneys relieve kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism in the first dose. It promises blood purification with a 30 days trial for $1 and cites hundreds of testimonials. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.

H. J. Moogh C. P. Guenther

Notified Office of Favor Request

A fragment notes Yingth intends to confer a favor by notifying this office. The text provides no clear date place or additional context beyond the anticipated courtesy.

Yingth

Proclamation for Thanksgiving Day 1908

President Theodore Roosevelt urges national gratitude and moral improvement in a 1908 Thanksgiving proclamation. He notes growth in wealth, population, and world power, and sets November 26 as a day of prayer and rest from work to thank the Almighty and seek virtuous living.

Washington, D. C United States OF America Atlantic Tidewater Arctic Theodore Roosevelt United States Washington

Seven Years of Proof for King's New Discovery

Theodore Roosevelt documents seven years of proof that Dr King's New Discovery is the best medicine for coughs and colds and throat chest lung diseases. The ad claims thirty eight years of proof for war on ailments from la grippe hay fever bronchitis to early consumption. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.

Dr. King W. V. Henry Panama King Jos

Windis Central railroad to deliver election results by train

An innovation in election returns will have Windis Central railroad supply complete results on passenger trains next Tuesday. In a unique move the Illinois Central will handle bulletins through its rail system with conductors distributing notices at stations. Voters can hear the Bryan versus Taft contest via train announcements.

Windis Central Railroad Thelinois Central Bryan Taft

Ring's Little Liver Pills for Biliousness Ad

Advert announces Ring's Little Liver Pills for biliousness and sick headache with claim they keep you well. Product sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther in the local market.

H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

This Date in History Highlights Key Moments

A compact chronology notes Columbus entry to Porto Bello in 1502, births of Duke of Kent 1767 James K Polk 1795 Lord Farrar Herschell 1837, Sacramento fire 1852, Fremont replaced 1861, Garfield 1880 election, City of Alexandria disaster 1893, and the New Irish land act 1903. It also marks Polk’s death in 1849 and other dated events across era.

Columbus Porto Bello Duke of Kent Queen Victoria James K. Polk United States North Carolina Nashville Tenn Lord Farrar Herschell Sacramento Cal Hunter John C. Fremont Western Department Army James A. Garfield Ohio City Alexandria Havana New York

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Promises Health Benefit

An advertising notice promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills promising relief from biliousness malaria and jaundice. The copy notes the product costs 25 cents and is sold at Jos Emmerts drug store.

Sleep Warm Comforts Sale at Sterling Factory Outlet

L. D. West offers 160 extra large sanitary Comforts at less than material cost. Bargains expected to attract buyers. call 268 Union Street or new phone HTH 700 RAM Fee 10-28d tf.

Sterling Union Street New

Suits pressed and piano tuner ad in city notices

Suits nicely pressed 50c at Mal le's Galena and Van Buren nee Harriet M. Burbank, teacher of piano. Studio 86 Grove St. 9-22dtf F. J. Burdett, piano tuner, orders at Brown & Dollmeyer's or phone 06. 1-4dtf White Lily and Plymouth Flour, made by Plymouth Milling Co. Beat in Freeport. Ask for it. 10-28dtf

Malle's Galena van Buren Harriet M. Burbank Grove St F. J. Burdett Ordera Brown & Dollmeyer Plymouth Plymouth Milling Co Freeport

Blacksmith Ad Announces New Location on Exchange Street

In New Location on Exchange Street on November 1 the smith will be identified with Clark & Son to solicit old customers and welcome new ones. Hast Drever will close his blacksmith shop.

Exchange Street Clark & Son

Cleaning request for BB Dye Works garments and guarantee

The note asks that cleaned clothes returned to BB Dye Works or credited if not exactly right. It mentions a pressing guarantee and a deadline of 9-29 with an unsure tone.

Daily Journal Delivery Extends Citywide Bun Week

The Daily Journal announces delivery across AnY parts of the city for a bun week. Readers are reminded to expect the same weekday schedule and local notices inside each edition.

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Bill McDonald Exhorts as Ranger Captain Converts Austin Revival

Austin dispatch reports Texas Ranger captain Bill McDonald preaching nightly revival, urging sinners to repent with fervent amens and hallelujahs. The grizzled lawman known for Brownsville riot investigations and ties to Roosevelt is seen shifting focus from cattle rustlers to moral reform.

Austin Texas McDonald Texas Rangers Bill Brownsville Roosevelt

Birthday of Albert R Ledoux, Mining Engineer

Albert Reid Ledoux, noted mining engineer and former president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, was born November 2, 1852, in Newport Kentucky. After Columbia Mines he studied in Berlin and Gottingen, returned in 1876 as state chemist in North Carolina, and since 1880 worked as a consulting metallurgist appearing as an expert in chemistry and engineering. He also advised the New York electrical subway commission for two years.

Albert Reid Ledoux American Institute of Mining Engineers Newport Columbia School of Mines Berlin University of Gottingen United States State Board of Health North Carolina New York Electrical Subway Commission

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Testimony in Freeport

Local testimony from Mrs. Elias Church of Freeport Illinois asserts long lasting relief from kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes severe attacks, recovery after use, and confirmation in 1907 of ten years symptom free. Ad notes price fifty cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents.

Doan Freeport Elias Church Spring St Freeport, Ill Dean Emmett

Pawns Pa Reduced to Your Wife Escaped Me

Kansas City Journal reports a clipped exchange with odd phrases. A man accuses another of deception and scapegeag while mentioning his wife and a claimed reduction in pawns. The wording reflects humorous or garbled OCR from a historical column.

Larm Dean Pos Kansas City Journal

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Beye William J. Bryan Amitchouuk Pat Were Republican Congressional Committee Londenslager Loudenslager Chatin Debs Lisgen New York and the East Hsu D. O Dise Agen Quions Peru E. Coch Bumpsreye’ Medicine Co Cog Williams John Stresty Lincoln, Neh Tate Youngstown, Ohio John Mitchell, James P Duncan and May Morris Guill Qcubans Pendence S.C Bulletin Jos. Emmert’s L. D. West Frank E. Chaffee First M. BK. Chotr Donald Albert R. Ledoux Jos. Emmert Oliver Slike Oliver No. 6 Thomas Oliver Oliver Typewriter Company Oliver Typewriter Hinots J.J. Nagle Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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