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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1907

Page

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Portugal Crisis Deepens as King Backs Dictatorship

Paris dispatch reports clashes in Lisbon with many killed and wounded. Portugal faces arrests and a suppressed newspaper amid fears of a revolution as King Carlos endorses Premier Franco and a parliamentary showdown looms before January 1. Senor Lima predicts a peaceful republic if the king recedes. otherwise a violent upheaval follows.

Charles I Portugal Franco Senor Lima Vanguardia Tisbon Paris Brazil

Portuguese Crisis Seen From Lisbon Mission

A Temps correspondent after Portugal interviews King Carles Premier Franco ex Premier Castro and others argues the crisis stems from long standing political scandals. He says rotative system protects insiders and royal family courtiers, Franco cuts sinecures and boosts royal salaries, saving the treasury while raising civil and military pay. Delegates in Rio de Janeiro pledge support to Premia Pentico amid perceived political calm.

Temps Portugal Carles Franco Castro Alpoia Senor Vilhena Progressive le Mis Lisbon Rio de Janeiro Premisa Pentico Say Peteubers Uiey

Tom Taggarts Dinner Joust Gathers Health Note at French Lick

Nov 25 report from French Lick notes Taggart presence at a dinner and a joust related event with health concerns mentioned. Iga referenced as part of the venue context. No additional details on participants or outcomes are provided in the readable text.

National Democratic Committee Dinner Marks Evening of Debate

National Chairman Tageart hosted a long dinner for the Democratic committee members. Guests toasted Mrs. Tageart and heard committee reports from several cities while informal talks touched on Bryan and the possible wake of Tom Johnson. Some comments were critical as the group debated arranging a regular session.

Chaiman Tageart National Democratic Targatt Lor Dee National Committee Bryan Tom Johnson Oho

Railroad presidents foresee optimistic Western recovery

New York November 24 railroad leaders recently back from the west express hopeful views on the western business outlook. They acknowledge the country’s disturbances will depress railroad earnings, but B I Yoakum, Rock Island and broader system chairman, says westernivity is resuming and business men in the states visited remain hopeful.

New York B. I. Yoakum Rock Island and Risen Systems

Teenager Fights Father After Mother Attacked in New York

In New York on November 25 a 17 year old, Peter Lindermeier, defended his mother during a violent confrontation with his father. In the resulting scuffle the elder man was shot and killed as the youth attempted to draw a revolver from his father. The incident followed the mother being knocked down and fired upon.

New York Peter Lindermeier Lindermeier

Miss Florence Knox Taken for Smallpox Isolation

Miss Florence Ada Knox history instructor at the University of Chicago was removed from her apartment at 6005 Ellis Avenue to an isolation hospital after contracting smallpox. The incident raised anxiety about the disease spreading among students.

Chicago Florence Ada Knox University of Chicago Eliis Avenue

Storm Rips Coast With Sea Losses And One Life Lost

A vigorous Atlantic storm disrupts coastlines from New York to Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania causing extensive sea-going property damage. At least one fatality is reported as the tempest rages.

New York Atlantic Wilkes- Barre

Multitude of Historic News Facts From Early 1900s Ledger

The outline lists diverse items: Gold imports into Chicago banks totaling 15.7 million dollars since stringency began. Samuel Gompers re-elected president of the Federation of Labor unanimously. dancer Papinta dies onstage in Dusseldorf, a California native. reports warn of another Boxer outbreak in China via collier Justin from Manila to San Francisco. Professor Asnap Hall, retired U S Navy astronomer, dies in Annapolis at an age shown as TS BE. Baker in Lexington, Kentucky confesses to a 19,277 dollar defalcation at Union Bank and Prust. Also noted: first general debate in Russia’s third Duma. dinners planned in Washington for William J Bryan and in Moscow for Secretary of War Taft. dispatch from Rabat reports General Bardani defeats Mutai Harum Rachid. season death tolls and payroll totals for railways aggregating 15 million in Pittsburgh area.

Chicago Samuel Gompers Federation of Labor Papinta Dusseldorf Germany California Nia Justin San Francisco Manila China Asnap Hall U. S.N Annapolis BE. R. Baker Union Bank and Prust Company Lexington Russia William J. Bryan Washington Rabat Morocco Bardani Chiief Sultan Abdul Agziz Ammay Mutai Harum Rachid

Daily Journal Delivery Offer

The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery for 100 per week. Subscriptions promise doorstep service across all city parts with weekly billing and regular issue availability.

The Daily Journal

December storms forecast and planetary disturbances

Weather bulletin from November 23 outlines December disturbances crossing the continent from December 1 to 10 with dry spells and a severe cold wave. Forecast notes Jupiter and other planets adding magnetic and electric effects on the atmosphere, predicting rough but not extremely cold conditions early month. The piece also comments on cereals prices and political critique of moneyed power.

W.T. Foster P.O Box I Washington D. C Pacific Coast Rockies Great Central Valleys Great Central Jupiter Mercury Earth Venus Mars Saturn Meridian 90 Republc

Freeport dealer gets letter on Kentucky liquor issue

Edward Bushelle, a Freeport liquor dealer, received a letter from Louisville distillers stating Kentucky has not banned liquor. The company cautions that future laws are uncertain and suggests conservatism may prevail, signed by Morris H. Flarshebn, secretary.

Freeport Liquor Louisville Distillery Edward Bushelle Freeport Kentucky Louisville Kh. Bushelle

Property transfers rack up in local exchanges

H A Reapple sells block corner parcels at Chippewa and Shaw nee to L K Beckmire for 1400. Reapple also sells J J Rehbeck on Ordway to Albert F Williams for 1400. Alice Dole transfers Lot 2 Block 1 Peckard's addition Lena to George E Beine for 600. F W Siecke sells Lot 9 Block 11 Tdichten berger's addition to Charles F Hildreth for 860. Kimmer G Prall sells Lot 6 Block 8 Burchard's addition to J E Hollister for 1800.

H. A. Reapple Chippewa Shawnee George Ruston L. K. Beckmire Mr. Reapple J. J. Rehbeck Ordway Street Albert F. Williams Alice Dole George E. Beine Peckard Lena F. W. Siecke Charrles F. Hildreth Tdichtenberger Kkimer G Prall J. E. Hollister Burchard

Wood prices in Galena spark cold feet this winter

In Galena the price of six dollars sixty cents per cord for wood worries residents and non millionaires alike as households rush to stockpile coal stoves and burn black diamonds. Yet the limited wood hauled to town sells quickly and farmers hauling over bad roads are not being well rewarded.

Galena

A Little Casca Sweet For A Fussy Baby

The note promotes Casca sweet for a cross or peevish baby and states it conforms to the National Pure Food Law. Sold by William J Jungkunz, druggist, at 85 Stephenson Street.

Wm. J Jungkunz Stephenson Street

Husking Bee Planned Near Lena By Local Club

The Lena area calendar notes a old fashion husking bee to be held tomorrow evening at E. L. Snyder's home two miles east of town. The community gathers from the Young Men's Bible class at the Methodist church and the Epworth League for the event.

Loofbourrow Matilda Stocks Freeport George Barto St. Francis’ Hospital I. Muegge L. Heindenrich Chadwick

John Bigelow's Ninety Birthday Observed in Gramercy Park

Special to the Journal New York November 25 John Bigelow widely known as an author diplomat and editor received greetings at his Gramercy Park home on his ninetieth birthday The Union College 1835 graduate was admitted to the bar in 1839 and later co owner and managing editor of the New York Evening Post He served as consul at Paris in 1851 and American minister to France He acquired Franklin's autobiography manuscript and published the first correct copy in 1868 He helped manage Samuel J Tilden's will and led the Tilden Trust He joined M de Lesseps on a Panama Canal inspection tour in 1886 and represented the United States at the Brussels exposition two years later.

New York John Bigelow Gramercy Park Bigelow Union College William Cullen Bryant New York Evening Post

This Date in History Highlights Key Events

A compact historical recap covering 1542 Solway Moss Scots defeat, 1758 Fort Duquesne renamed Pittsburg, 1796 Savannah fire devastation, 1816 first gas lighted Philadelphia theatre, 1845 John Lockhart death, 1857 James G. Birney death, 1867 Johnson impeachment committee report, 1869 Giulia Grisi death, 1890 Benjamin P. Shillaber death.

Solway Moss Fort Duquesne Pittsburg Savannah Philadelphia John Lockhart Sir Walter Scot James G. Birney Committee of the House Johnson Giulia Grisi Benjamin P. Shillaber Partington

Ebenezer Orphan Home Reverend Publishes New Book

Rev W H Messerschmidt formerly of Freeport issues a new book linked to Ebenezer Orphan Home. The item notes the author and his past association as context while presenting the publication as a timely regional release.

Ebenezer Orphan Home W. H. Messerschmidt Freeport

Humble Flat Rock Orphan Home Depicted in Studio Scene

A description notes the Hheneser Orphan Home at Flat Rock in which the superintendent and his wife figure in a portrait, alongside a painting titled A Plature of Mr and Mrs Mosserechith. The scene underscores local charitable life and portraiture in the period.

Hheneser Flat Rock, C Mra Mossereohith

Former resident William Rice dies at 82 in Rockford

Rockford notices the death of William Rice at 6 45 am in his home at 206 Rockton avenue He was born July 4 1827 in Solon Cortland county New York and lived in West Point before moving to Rockford He had farmed in Cortland county and Stephenson county before settling in Rockford where he remained until his death due to age and heart and stomach trouble

William Rice Rockford West Point Rockton Avenue Rice Solon Cortland County N. Y

Diphtheria Reporting Case Brings Judge’s Fine

In Rockford on November 23 Judge Louison fined Dr F C Brooks ten dollars plus fifteen dollars eighty cents costs for failing to report a diphtheria case. The police court had heard the argument yesterday with a later decision. The physician had claimed the illness was tonsiling and not diphtheria, while two city witnesses testified they heard him say the patient Mamie Lundquist had diphtheria, six days before reporting.

Rockford Louison F. C. Brooks Mamie Lundquist

Freeport Testimony Boosts Doan's Kidney Pills

Freeport residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as permanently curing back and kidney pain. Mrs Elias Church of 214 Spring St says severe attacks stopped after use and she remained symptom free for ten years. She confirms the 1897 statement in 1907. For sale by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Freeport Doan Elias Church Spring St New York United States

Electric lamp changing poles in high places

Visitors to a tall room wonder how lamps are replaced. A long jointed pole with a wire finger holder reaches the bulb. The holder grips the bulb when a cord is pulled and springs secure it. The lamp man then turns the pole and unscrews the lamp.

Murphy and Murphy Bring The Irish Pawnbrokers To Town

Murphy and Murphy headline the rural farce The Irish Pawnbrokers next Wednesday at the Grand Opera House with a fourteenth season as stars. Also No Mother to Guide Her, an American melodrama with scenic effects and a 14-artist company, will be shown Thanksgiving day matinee and night. Heldon Bros Edwards promote the attractions.

Murphy Holden Bros. & Edwards Grand Opera House

Birth of Bishop John James Tigert Nov 25 1856

John James Tigert later Bishop of the Methodist Church was born November 25 1856 in Louisville Kentucky. He studied at Louisville High School Vanderbilt University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He became a preacher educator and author receiving honorary degrees from Missouri and other colleges.

John James Tigert Methodist Church Louisville Vanderbilt University Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City Methodist Review University of Missouri

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Republic Carlos Madrid Bcho de Paris France TOM Taggarts Mre Taggart French Lick Iga Federation Taft Norfolk Toilers of America William H. Taft Moscow Estes m St. Louis Lumphreys! Web Wilignn & Joby Streets Jew Park Foster Berphemy Distilling Company Morris H. Flarshebn Sercetary Arbuckles Ariosa Arbuckle Brog New York City Ana Loni Oo Japan Standard Oil Company (Incorporated Bishop Tigart Rollaway Davenport Savings Bank South West Corner 2D and Main Sts Davenport Wa. O Jours Hauer W H Wirson Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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