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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1906

Page

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Democrats Endorse Bryan and Hearst in Moran Dominated Convention

The Massachusetts Democratic state convention praised William J. Bryan and William R. Hearst while Moran loyalists resisted change. Cor Suffolk County lawyer, already member of the Prohibition and Independence League, was named governor by acclimation as party divisions and leadership battles unfolded amid a Moran-led push. The platform denounced monopoly and corruption, backed Bryan and Hearst, and rejected a Hearst reevaluation of leadership though Bryan received an indirect endorsement by a floor vote later.

Boston Massachusetts William J. Bryan William Rotharst Jerm Cor Suffolk County Prohibition Paarty Independence League Moran Avis Dudisputiahdy Bryan Tearst Hearst New York Tharst

Opening Gun in Wisconsin: Aylward Speaks in Milwaukee

The Democratic state campaign opened in Milwaukee with John A. Aylward declaring the party’s principles at Pabst theater. He praised William J. Bryan amid calls to reform railways and public service firms, urging taxation changes, government ownership options, and equal treatment. Senator Beveridge spoke on rail revision and government ownership.

Milwaukee Get John A. Aylward Pabst Theater William J. Bryan Alvard Bryan Tle Jinuiccipal Faucet Landes of Texrtion Vitviews State Fhe Uber Platorn Chifuas Hke Tea Adie Thas Style

Utah Democratic Nominations at Salt Lake City

The Pera ersts of Utah notated Orlenda W. Powers of Salt Lake City for Congress and Judge James W. Whitcotton of Provo for justices of the supreme court. The platform endorses Williams to Brysiius as the logical candidate for president.

Salt Lake City Peraersts Utah Orlenda W. Powers Congress James W. Whitcotton Provo Supreme Court

Interview and city slate in Independence League nominations

A report notes an interview outline for Independence League candidates in the city. It discusses potential judicial, senatorial and assembly offices, with Chaaios Pl Mbang noted as leading at Maniacs Path during the process.

Maniacs Tom Filvde

Fair Elections Ordered in Phoenix Statehood Vote

President Roosevelt warns Governor Kilbert of grave charges about the statehood vote. He directs actors to arrange bipartisan observers from both statehood and anti statehood camps to witness the tally, and to inform New Mexico’s governor of the same arrangements to ensure a fair count.

Phoenix Oeb Kilcbey Rowevelt Aly Pteat Governoy Kilbert United States Arizona New Mexico Tiveermann Statehood

Roosevelt speaks in rain at Pennsylvania dedication and York crowd

President Roosevelt returned from his trip to Pennsylvania where in Harrisburg he spoke at the dedication of a new 13 million capitol building and later addressed a York fairgrounds crowd in steady rain. He urged regulation of corporate wealth to curb swollen fortunes and endorsed a union over states rights, mirroring the Harrisburg address.

Washington Roosevelt Pennsylvania Parrisburg York Clarksboro Tle Marshall Tis York Narrisburg

Earthquake Signals Reached From Distant Quake

A seismograph in Goettingen Prussia recorded a powerful quake 1106 miles away with two hour aftershocks. London reports Sydney and Perth seismographs also logged two hour tremors and ministers fear a disturbance eclipsing the San Francisco disaster. The Daily Mail notes a similar record from John Milne’s Isle of Wight observatory.

Goettingen Prussia London Sydney N.S. W Daily Mail Perth Sanfrancisco Mie Daily Mail John Milne Isle of Wight

Submarine Octopus Launched by Fore River Yard

Quincy Mass October 5 The Octopus the new submarine addition for the United States navy was successfully launched at the yards of the Fore River Shipbuilding company in the presence of many distinguished naval officers and civilians.

Quincy Mass United States Navy Fore River Shipbuilding Company

Nothing the Matter with Castro

Washington October 3 The Venezuelan legation says a cablegram from Caracas reports General Castro who had been named in press reports as Gil is well and carrying out duties as president of Venezuela.

Castro Washinton Legation Cariteas Gil Venezuela

Czar Returns to Peterhof with Imperial Delegation

The emperor and the imperial fleet commanders have returned to Peterhof after cruising in the western waters. Reports say the entourage, including the deetieers of the impertadl fen ny, accompanied the voyage as part of ongoing royal display and state affairs.

Petersbure Impertadl Fenny Gubarr Peterkof

Baseball Scores From Cinjerea and Pittsburgh Tilt

Disjointed scores from multiple games show Chicago and New York teams with varied results. The text references the World Series discussion, claiming potential for a decisive seventh game if tied after six. Names and places are garbled, but the gist points to a baseball standings stretch and a potential seventh game scenario.

Cinjerea Postan Pittsburs Pittshore Praia Pan Elidis Phere

Cuba Intervention Plans Revealed in Washington Dispatches

Washington releases reveal U S officials discussed Cuba intervention as early as September seeking to quell the insurrection. Dispatches show Cuban leaders urged action while officials debated risks and necessity, noting attempts to exhaust Cuban resources before any foreign military move.

Palma not ready for war intervention in Cuba

Disputed dispatch from Steinhardt dated Travani Sept argues Palma limited public works funding while rebels push toward armed conflict. State Department records show calls for immediate intervention rejected as impractical, with warnings of possible aggression unless Cuban leaders restore order. The exchange notes late September cables, cabinet views, and debates on whether to pressure Palma to resign or accept U.S. mediation.

Washington Boothes Cuba Generas Betnard Plavana Bacon Tate Department Cueban Vahna United States Pali Stoffinddt Steinard Tavana Colina Stefos Tfavana Ctoutieges Pahoa Ciban Congrees Palma Steinharde Askime Steinhardt Travani Sept TV Testun Wis Steinherdt State Department Stelutiarat Dee Eclhuvine Tedrena Sect Pathan Toroueh Bina Fae Alesserte Padenu Canareliy Cadit Rome Euee

Death Toll Rises at Pocahontas Coal Mine Disaster

Nineteen men confirmed dead with thirty to forty more entombed at the Pocahontas Collieries West Park mine after a late Wednesday explosion. Rescuers faced deadly gas and dangerous conditions as they labored through the night. A rescue party led by Edward Jones and Superintendent William Leckie recovered bodies, with two Leckie crew members killed and Leckie barely escaping. Most victims were White and Negro workers, including B Cook, Richards, Kelley, Green, Radford, Daney, Davis, Crumbee, Walsh, Brash, Testony, Odham, Brown, Ward, Mooman, Woody, Poory, Greco, and Palmer. The cause remains under investigation. the mine telephone system reported a message from a trapped boy before failure.

Pocahontas West Park Pocahontas Collieries Company Whites B. Cook All Richards W. OC. Kelley Henry Green Goeerze Radford J.o A. Daney John William Leckie Fies Edward Jones Leckie Leckie Prartys Doha Odhaga Ed Brown

Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin advertised remedy

An old time advertorial promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for indigestion constipation headaches and biliousness. It warns of chronic symptoms from inherited family ailments and claims quick relief with money back guarantee. The ad notes price one dollar and distribution by druggists.

Five Dead and Dozens Injured in Boston and Brooklyn Train Crash

Five passengers were killed and about twenty injured when a rear end collision occurred between a regular passenger train and a diesel special near Lansingburgh station, just north of Troy. Victims include P. Block and others. severely injured include W. Vanillussett, J. Belehor, G. D. Soyvers, and Mlle. V. Bath Mentarek. The crash damaged the lead cars as the trailing train smashed into the passenger car, killing several instantly and causing widespread distress as crowds witnessed the scene.

Tanstincburch Boston Lansingbureh Tros Block Tpeerts Wallace Sturn Stevens Mies Dens Arhiyston Masa TS. Poole Concord N OU Artiington Eve Trimmderis Elighteen Utin Flee Prurite Synh Vallert Ervey Food Mouport Cuba

Trae and tried friends of the family DeWitts Little Early Risers

Rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes follow the use of these dependable little pills. They do not cause griping or sickness. Sold by all druggists.

Trae DeWitts

Wanted Fifty Two And A Half Married Ladies

Classified notice seeking fifty two and a half married ladies to sample Van's buckwheat cakes at a grocery. Advert describes bringing stomachs for tasting event.

Daily Journal delivery notice for city readers

The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at ten cents a week. It invites residents to subscribe for home delivery, outlining the affordable rate and wide circulation across the city.

the Daily Journal

Two Currency Schemes Considered by New York Chamber

A currency commission of the New York Chamber of Commerce weighs two paths for reform. One would place a central bank under government control, the other would keep national banks’ note privileges and adjust ownership rules. Both propose a flexible note system requiring congressional action. Signed by John Cladin, Frank A. Vanderlip, Damont Clarke, Isidor Straus, and Charles A. Conant.

New York Qet Fsste Tno United States New York Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Congress John Cladin Frank A. Vanderlip Damont Clarke Isidor Straus Charles A. Conant

Tridinnapolis Train Collision Injures Nine People

A head on crash of two Monon passenger trains near Broad Ripple seven miles north of here injures nine people, with two dead likely. Among the seriously hurt are A. Twensenan, a clerk buried under wreckage, Ceorge R. Jeunes the conductor, and other listed victims from Indianapolis and nearby towns.

Tridinnapolis Det Ff Monon Broad Ripwe Here A. Twensenan Cinelmodth Meni Clerk Ceorge R. Jeunes Padhianapolis Miry Die TC. Williams Morristown Ind Miers W. Beam Rensselier Co. Bunnell Monticello

Montana Senator in Crash Health Update

Paris dispatch reports Senator hork of Montana answered an Associated Press inquiry about his health after a globile accident last month. He said a tire burst near Marseilles on Sept and the car was directed, he suffered contusions but is now almost well. his wife was not hurt. London dispatch notes Constantinople says concessions to justice minister and provincial politicians were offered to gain support for a plan to alter succession to throne for Prince Barhaddin.

Paris Det Hork Montana Associated Press Roy Mnachine Marseilles Tom London Constantinople Telegriaps Siltiun Thrtone Barhan- Dd Tin

British cruiser Terrible loses propeller off Singapore

The Party Mail’s correspondent at Singapore reports the British cruiser Terrible damaged her starboard propeller and eight feet of her tail shaft while on passage homeward toward Hong Kong, off Singapore.

Tonden Oeo Party Mail Singapore Hong Kong

Wheat and Livestock Quotations From Chicago Board of Trade

Quotations from the Chicago Board of Trade list prices for wheat and corn futures, with open, high, low, and close figures for Oct and Nov deliveries. The report then covers live stock and poultry prices in Chicago, detailing bids for steer and cow categories, heifers, bulls, and calves, along with receipts and general market tone.

Chicawa Chicago Board of Prade Todiay Ely Bilge Inige Saipple Chiengo Det Saacq Sia Tao Prine Spariiires Tey Reese SGC HC Ieks Ois Uta Dais Sadar Ie Choice Pridvio

Made a Hit. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Gains Global Fame

The note recalls Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello who first offered his remedy for indigestion constipation and biliousness now Dr Caldwell's laxative Syrup Pepsin. Its success was instant and it has been used worldwide without failing to repeat early results. Available from druggists for 50 cents or one dollar with a money back guarantee if it fails.

W. B. Caldwell Monticello

Piano tuner F. J. Burdett listed at Brown and Dollmeyer

F J Burdett operates as a piano tuner, with business contact at Brown and Dollmeyer and phone number 390 for orders.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer’s

Hypnotic Influence Narrates Alonzo Curtis Murder Case

Miss Elsie Jacobs, a 21 year old from Burlington, reveals a tale of a young man named Henri Howe who used hypnotic influence to control her, leading to forged checks and a spree of bank swindles. Jacobs, jailed in Gilesburgh for bank fraud, describes the plot and threats that culminated in crime.

Salesburg, TL Elsie Jacobs Miss Jacobs First National Bank of Gileshburge Oth Ano Mt People's National Bank Monmouth College Monmonte W. Tl. Jacobs Burlington Town Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Hiery Howe Berwyn Englewood Ste Towe Ter

Drunken farmer attacks wife in Bed and Knife attack

In Litehfield Oct. two patients at St. Piscn eis hospital are Alonzo Curtis and his wife after Curtis, 45, killed their mood and attempted suicide following a drunken rage three miles east of the city. He fought neighbors with a shotgun while the wife was wounded and both are said to be dying.

Curtis Litefield Hospital

Wabash wreck coroner's jury clears Hughes in crash death

In Dinnville Illinois the coroner's jury determines Prakeman W O P Hughes caused a Wabash wreck that killed Vincent Waldman and derailed the ride, with Waldman dying from the derailment. Hughes is not criminally charged. Additionally, reports mention legal actions, railway concerns, and a governor’s wife birth amid scattered local notices.

Dinnville Prakeman

Original DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed

When considering a salve buy DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the original true product whose name is stamped on every box. It is recommended for eczema tetter boils cuts bruises and especially piles and is sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Cash Register for Sale by Brown and Dolllmeyver

An entirely new fist class cash register is offered for sale at a great bargain. Interested buyers are urged to call and inspect the unit. The listing is attributed to Brown and Dolllmeyver.

BROWN & DO_LLMEYVER

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