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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1906

Page

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Cuban Policy Shifts as Megoon Tapped for Cuba Governor

President Roosevelt discussed cabinet talks on Cuba and signaled self government for the island. Megoon, ex Panama canal governor, named provisional Cuba governor with Winthrop to head Puerto Rico. Funston to command U S troops in Cuba, Taft backing the move.

Magoon Theatead Winthrop Puneton Paina Havant Charles B. Megoon Panama Canal Zone Panama Cuba Taft Beekman Winthrop Porto Rico Mageon Philippine Islands Philippine Commission Islanos Goeyernop Winthrop

Palma Leaves the Capitol in Quiet Departure

Ex President Falma departs Cuba from the palace in a quiet escape riding a special train eastward toward Matanzas. Officials including O Harrill Fontsy Sterling Montalvo and others accompany the family as tears and farewell adieus mark the moment. Adieu echoes as the train departs with Falma waving from the rear platform amid cheers.

Travana Falma Cuba Palnut O'larrill Fontsy Sterling Montalvo Dol Senate Zaldo Belt Matangas Patina Tadumia Matanzas Aathea Remiaat Mirtinzas Pavano Santiago Coft Paktee

US to Occupy Pinar del Rio Region for Order

The United States military authorities consider a force essential to preserve order as students from General Grey's disbanded units reach towns. About 1000 of Guera's followers will travel by special trains to Pinar del Rio and 1800 more will move toward the area to ensure stability amid anticipated disorder.

Gineral Grey Guy Eridient Pintar del Rio United States Guerea Pinar del Rio

Relief in Pragvana WIT as forces restored

In Pragvana WIT the Imienists were peacefully dispersed over three days. Generais Guerra and del Casio cooperate to restore rightful authority and stability in the region.

Eleven Hurt In Collision In Murphyshore Illinois

Eleven people are injured in a head on collision between two passenger trains on the St Louis Central road near Murphyshore. Victims include Waters and ERI from St Louis plus Mrs Gobi Bardstown and Cora Meanie. Names listed include Julius Vicks, Davie, Neta Burnet, and Rex Londen among others. Local hospitals report none fatally injured and damage described as significant.

Stamping Out Hazing at Lake Forest College

Chicago reports two of twenty six Lake Forest College students who refused a hazing pledge relented and will abide by college rules. The remaining twenty four stand firm, threaten expulsion rather than sign. Faculty warning against noncompliers has expired and no action appears imminent.

Chicago Lake Forest College Cartan Dutoas Faroas

Rock River Methodist Conference Closes with Minister Changes

The Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, in session here the past week, closes with assignments read for the various ministers. Many changes are noted as the Freeport district loses its name and identity and the adjacent Dixon and Rock Falls areas shift to different districts.

Rock River The Methodist Episcopal Church Freeport Rockfowl Dixon

Rudd Daughter Weds Edward A. Roberts in Cleveland Home

Miss Benich M. Rudd daughter of William C. Rudd and favorite niece of John D. Rockefeller married Edward A. Roberts of Senmore New York. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Charles A Maton at the Rudd residence on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland.

Cleveland, O Oet. O Benich M. Rudd William C. Rudd John Dd. Rockefeller Edward A. Roberts Senmore N.Y Charles A. Maton Mudd Avenue Baptist Church Rudd

Divorce Granted to Mrs White in Chewing Gum Trust Case

Cleveland Oct 3 Tudge Phil lips of the common pleas court grants a divorce to Mrs W White wife of the American Chicle company president known as the chewing gum trust. Mrs White charged her husband with desertion.

Chewing Gum King Cleveland, Q Tudge Phillips The Common Pleas Court W. White American Chicle Company Chewing Gum Trust

Deitrick Nominated by Democrats in Fifth Massachusetts

Cambridge November 3 convention nominates Frederick S. Deitrick of the city for Congress in the Fifth Massachusetts district. Delegates refuse endorsement of William J. Bryan for president by a 40 to 2 vote.

Cambridge Mass Frederick S. Deitrick Massachusetts William J. Bryan

Trains Carry Troops for Cuba Depart Chicago

Six trains left Chicago today carrying troops to Cuba. The Fourteenth battery headed for Tampa while the first and second battalions of the Twenty-seventh Infantry were sent toward Newport News on four trains.

Chicago Cuba Ouf Snevidan Tampa Twenty-Seventh Infantry Newport News

Rev Dr Williamson Dead at Porthowl Ore

Rev Dr Andrew W Williamson long time philosophy chair at Swedish Luther College and Seminary Rock Island Illinois died in Porthowl Oregon aged about seventy years old noted in local report.

Williamson Porthowl Ore Get. A Andrew W. Williamson Swedish Luther College Cand Seminary Rock Island

Fairbanks to Speak in Indiana Campaign Visit

Announcement states Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks will take part in the Indiana campaign but no definite dates are set.

Roosevelt Will Not Campaign For New York Governor Hopeful

President Roosevelt announced he will not take the stump in support of Charles in. Blahes for governor of New York. The statement underscores a deliberate limit on his public endorsements during the forthcoming election cycle.

Washington Ocl Roosevelt Charles In. Blahes New York

Postal puzzle ideas spark debate on second class mail rates

Chicago figures push self sustaining second class mail and higher charges for bulk rates while abolishing sample copy privileges. New York officials debate obligations of newspapers amid claims that daily papers incur government subsidies and profits from distribution. The discussions include objections by publishers associations and a defense of the daily press.

New Yorke Jesus Flo A. A. Dunkin Sterning Isan National Masterial Asseriation Tinkin Benjamin Bo Trerchert Psisperial Association Journaliam Chica

Poultry condemned in Chicaza cold storage scare

In Chicaza on October 2 the city health department seized thirty thousand pounds of poultry from North American Cold Storage and Booth Company warehouses for contamination. Inspectors found 29 barrels at North American and 48 barrels at Booth coated with spoilage and chemical contamination. Some seventy thousand pounds were found at the two sites. Samples sent to the city laboratory showed the chickens were unfit for food and had to be drenched with formalin for handling. Alderman Devers pushed the cold-storage ordinance amid turmoil at the council.

North American Cold Storage Company North Canal Street A. Tsooth & Co City Health Department Murray North American Booth Company City Laboratory Tnspector Oan Aivernize Leberatory Realty Departnent Deehires I. i

Whack at the Department and a Costly Mystery

The article critiques department statistics as guesses based on false reports nine teen years into the issue. It questions a possible 19 million dollar annual cost to the government and accuses officials of bias and profiteering through postal shipments and cheap periodicals.

Postothe Officius Wolcott

Baseball Scores and Standings From Recent Games

Scorhs at base ball results show AL leaders Brooksyn 9 to Pitt tur e in Brooklyn, Boston 6 to New York, Houston 2 to twelve. American league standings include St Louis 6 Washington 4. Philadelphia 3 New York. Detroit 7 Cleveland.

Chieawoe Get Tae AL Brooksyn Pitt Ture O Boston Cinetuath Houston Dirkness Ameena St. Louis Chien Deauis Washinton Boston Washington Puitadelpha New York Whihadelpha Cleveland Detroit

False Alarm Quiets Labor Tensions in Illinois

Springfield report says a dispute between Italian and native miners in West Frankfort, Franklin County, stemmed from a personal quarrel between nine Italians and Fred Edwards. Seven Italian and seven native miners were jailed in Benton. Colonel Shand found local authorities able to handle the situation and recommended an order allowing discharge of any miner found with concerted weapons, subject to state approval and union consent.

Springfield Richines J. Shand Adjutant Generats Office West Frankfort Franklin County Covernor Deneen Shand Fred Edwards Benton Swen Amy Miter

Police chief vacancy dispute in St Louis turmoil continues

In St Louis the city council claimed Thomas J. Williams resigned under orders yet Purdy refused to vacate as Chief of Police. Purdy governs the department, dismissing Williams fourteen times, but Williams remains in place amid ongoing resistance and political turmoil.

St. Louis Til Taty Vderk Thomas J. Williams Restrictionus Po- Hee Purdy Treen Purdy

North Shore Railway Incorporation Issued for Line Upgrade

A license for the Trotley Line Licensed Springfield area has been issued by the North Shore of Western Railway Botony. A voidtct authorized to be constructed from Evanston PL to Msin Hi.

Springfield North Shore Oi Western Railway Evanston Msin

Night Watchman Disappears On Claver Deck

Ramsey HL is missing after an October 8 prank at the Claver Bent Coat deck. A search has yielded no clue to his whereabouts and investigators continue to probe the incident.

Ramsey Seareh Qing Clow Aus

Heavy Rains Damage Crops at Melesuustore

Heavy rains cause extensive crop damage at Melesuustore. Widespread yield losses and financial impact are reported as farmers assess the destruction to vineyards and other fruit crops amid ongoing wet spells.

Digestive Ailments and a Laxative Remedy

An old advertisement touts Syrup Pepsin from Dr Caldwell as a cure for indigestion constipation and headaches. It promises to lay to rest a family skeleton of weak digestive organs inherited from ancestors. Sold by all druggists for one dollar with a money back guarantee.

Caldwell

Veteran event marks end of parade in Springfield

Foggy morning weather as veterans gathered outdoors for a solemn remembrance. The event honored old soldiers with a simple ceremony in Springfield, though details are faint in the fragmentary text.

Dewitt's Little Sairy Risers Advertised Pills

Rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes follow the use of these dependable little pills. They do not gripe or sicken. Best for results and best to take. Sold by all druggists.

Tiamiils DeWitt

Wanted Fifty Two and a Half Married Ladies Ad

A quirky grocery notice touts Van's buckwheat cakes with a playful invite to bring stomachs along. The fragment hints at a humorous, old time advertising style in a local market setting.

Daily Journal Delivery Offered Citywide

The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week, a service detail likely aimed at broad readership and convenient access.

the Daily Journal

Boston grand jury case linked to police assault probe

Boston police deepen investigation into last Thursday's assault on a police officer near Boston Common. Shaun Kelley of Pitchburg, a Harvard student companion of Theodore Roosevelt, was arrested in Cambridge on a warrant as a known suspect in the incident. Roosevelt and another Harvard student testified as witnesses before the grand jury. Kelley faced arrest after realizing his associates would be compelled to testify. In Springfield, a track record was set at the Illinois state fairgrounds by Star Pointer in a mile race. A freight wreck near Sweet Lacrosse Creek claimed two lives and injured two. Colorado Governor Alva Adams and Belford met with William Jennings Bryan to secure a Denver speech plan for October 20.

Boston Grand Jury Theodore Roosevelt Cambridge Shaun Kelley Pitchburg Roosevelt Picard Keller Mm Wan Cave Wellery Young Roosevelt Meredith Tragden Harvard Youn Kelley Lincoln Alva Adams Colorado Belford Congress Bryan Denver

Weather forecast summary from local station notes

The forecast covers several regions with wind changes. Soelocek tonielt reports winds and Tachina-Fain except near the extreme south. Laer Michisise-Fairs warns of variable winds turning south and fresh. Wisconsiie Pade warns of warmer conditions in the eastern portion. Jowa-fairs warmer suggests a rise in temperature across areas.

Soelocek Tonielt Laer Michisise Fairs Warner Wisconsiie Pade Warner i Jowa

Markets Report From Chicago Board Trades Morning Action

Quotations on Chicago Board of Trade futures for wheat corn and oats show varied moves with oats and feed results mixed. Live stock and poultry trade in Chicago highlights sales activity and price ranges for steers cows hogs and poultry with notes on market conditions and receipts.

Chicago Board At ‘Trade Jay Chicago Heayvy Romeedd

Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Becomes Global Hit

When Dr W. O. Caldwell of Monticello first prescribed his remedy for indigestion constipation and biliousness it became an instant hit. The laxative syrup soon spread worldwide with consistent success. Try it sold by all druggists at 50 cents and $1.00 money back if it fails.

W. OB. Caldwell Monticello Caldwell

Burdett Piano Tuner Accepts Orders at Brown & Crew

F. J. Burdett, piano tuner, invites orders through Brown and Dollmeyer's shop or by phone at 300-4dtt for tuning and service.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer’s

Mob Violence in Mobile Ends in Officer's Death

In Mobile Alabama on October 3 a mob attacked deputies and a crowd sought to seize Eli Robinson a 17 year old African American. Roy Toyle a railroad officer was fatally shot Alderman Sidney Lyons wounded as the mob pressed to reach the jail. Detectives pursued the boy who assaulted Ruth Sassamian and was later captured.

Mobile Ala Roy Toyle Mobile and Ollie Railroad Alderaimin Sidney Lyons Cneirman Couneil Eli Robinson Ruth Blount Sassanian Cay

Mob violence erupts as mob attacks jail inmate

In Atlanta a mob armed with a telephone pole and firearms assaults a jail area, firing on guards and attempting to free a prisoner. One man Moyle is shot, chaos spreads to the colored section, militia mobilizes, and trains are guarded as governor orders quiet, militia protection, and special trains to prevent further incidents.

Tayle Lyons Crawa Hemeed Daa Ato Fnsillade Degen Tie Vlas Gian Tle Crowel Atlanta Perks Lenicville and Nashville Railroad Brewton, Evergreen Fort

Unclear OCR Note on Legal Notice Authors

The readable fragments describe a company or firm dispute with names such as McNeil and Co and Ves Parposed. It mentions a short weight issue and a proposed action. Details are fragmented, making the exact event and parties uncertain.

Cotepea Nera & Co. Amblattiv, McNeil & Filha Dianis Pdbet

Original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad

If an article is imitated the original is always the best. Think it over and when you go to buy that box of salve to keep around the house get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It is the original and the name is stamped on every box. Good for eczema, teller, boils, cuts and bruises, and especially recommended for piles. Sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Cash Register for Sale by Brown & Dollmeyver

An entirely new first class cash register is offered for sale at a great bargain. Interested buyers are invited to call and see the unit at Brown and Dollmeyver.

Brown & Dollmeyver

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