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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1906

Page

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Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Featured in Tumor Cure Claim

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for tumors and related female health symptoms. A testimonial from Fannie D of Bradford Pa claims the tumor disappeared after five bottles and periods normalized, with Mrs Pinkham offering free advice.

Lydia &. Pinkham Fannie D. Fox Lydia Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia TH. Pinkham Tventy Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Fannie D Fox Chestnut Street Bradford

Eau Claire Baseball Plan For Next Season Aims At Strong Finish

Wisconsin league plans for next year as Eau Claire hopes a stronger lineup and better cohesion. The town praises last season despite last place finish and notes the team will be rebuilt around key players and returning reserves. The local Telegram confirms Eau Claire will compete in the Wisconsin State League next season with signings and meetings guiding the buildup.

Lageore Wisconsin Aes Claire Tad Cartier Thes Furs Peper Port Dua Crasse Freeport Perth Yowari Rive Amade Deggue Snypuet Ate Vau Claire Ean Thir ‘Iy Eau Claire St. Paul American Association Baca Chatre Mau Claire Emn Aleooxeepligg Warnell Soo Seay Tly Americia CIA

Baseball Players Head North For Winter Work

Continental city residents note a flurry of player moves with McAatley and Fiske joining Chicago ventures. Win. Headf winters in Hibbing Minnesota while Louis Baker tours for Grand Rapids Phoenix Shirt Co. in Michigan. Roy Mherry rests in Hinckley. Catcher Ekrene back home in Freeport. Russ Bailey remains in city clerking. Speicer travels to Minneapolis. Tones stays in town.

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National Reunion Opens at Washington With Large Attendance

Spanish War Veterans gather for the third annual reunion of the United States War Veterans, with a large turnout at the capitol. Delegates from California Colorado Montana Kansas Minnesota Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania New York and other states attend as leaders address the gathering. Elections and officer reports dominate proceedings as contenders seek the commander-in-chief position, with strong support shown for Miller and Moulton while others back Ward and Rhodeson. Several cities bid to host the 1907 encampment and reunion.

Washington, Ce National Capitol Cotte States Ata Itoavas Earlvy California Colorado Tolatica Montana Kankas Minnesota Sebraskit Tow Wisconsin Illinois Ohio Poumnevminda New York Varie Dhe Aries On Steessar Cogmpmyder Miller Warner Cofflears Vaulton Ward Buffalo Windis Middle West George SM. Moulton Chicagno Pennsylvania New Jersey New England District of Columbia Fred Vs. Hfodeson New York City Kansas City Los Angeles Richmond

Mob Buzzle at Mobile Mob lynches two men in Arkansas riot reader reports

A mob in Mobile area abducted and hanged two white men after a shooting incident. Reports say masked men seized prisoners from jail and carried out executions near a railway line. Authorities discuss why militia was not deployed and how mob action unfolded along the railroad near Priehard's station.

Wholesale Druggists Meet in Washington for 32nd Convention

Leading wholesale druggists from across the United States gather in Washington for the thirty second annual convention of their national association. The meeting focuses on federal actions against the drug trust the pure food law effects on the trade and the New York crusade for pure drugs. Lucien B Hall of Cleveland will preside and J E B Poms of Indianapolis serves as secretary.

Washington, Dct. S United States Washington New York Association Lucien B. Hall Cleveland J. E B.poms Indianapolis

Elbert H. Gary Birthday and Steel Empire Builder

Elbert H. Gary, longtime head of United States Steel, born in DuPage County, Illinois, pursued law at the University of Chicago, built a career in corporation law, and helped organize the U S Steel Corporation. He has been married twice, first to Julia Graves Aubert and then to Mrs. Mwiaduat HL Scott, of New York. He recently paid $31,800 duty on two peaks imported for his wife.

Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation DuPage County Clings Law Department University of Chicago Har.dle American Steel and Wire Company Plinois Jiedese Gaury Julia di Graves Aubert Idea Mwiaduat HL Scott New York

Mob Attack in Macon After Night Show Shooting

In Macon Georgia two young white men Charlies Adams and William Solomon were shot by a negro named Wews at the fair grounds as crowds packed the midway. After a dispute the assailant fired wounding Adams and Solomon. the negro was also wounded. A 200 strong mob gathered, stormed the jail, and the prisoner was spirited away to Atlanta.

Collviuss Blackburn Wackburn Vin Macon Charlies Adams William Solomon Te Fair Grounds Adams Solomon Wews Bhicks Larricks Nero Athunta

Rach Wark in Arkansas Argenta Lynchings and Violence

Sequel to a prior killing and wounding in Argenta Arkansas involves Garrett Colum and Charles Colittu as suspects in the Lindsey family case. Blackburn, a Black man, was lynched at Sixth and Main. A white musician was killed at a later inquest at Colum’s undertaking store. Deputies and Constables faced gunfire as Colum brothers were wounded and Pollcellum Milton Lindsey along with his father were threatened near Medi ctone.

Argenta Ark Qet. S John Lindsey Polemian Alion Lindsey Garrett Colum Charles Colittu Blackburn Sixth Colum Crow Robert Colum Ar Corrett Charles Wis

Fell and field friends of the family be with Witts

Fragmentary notice describes a family and friends gathering with messages of well wishes and a routine product sale through drugstores. The text mentions dependable items and sparing eyes but lacks clear events or dates to confirm specifics.

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Wanted Fifty Two and a Half Married Ladies

A fragmentary plea urges married ladies to sample Van's buck heat oks at a grocery. Readers are asked to bring their stomachs, but the text is garbled and ends abruptly with a misspelled line.

Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street Studio

Harriet M. Burbank, a piano teacher, operates a studio on Grove Street. The notice notes her service offering lessons and studio location, indicating a community advertising segment.

Harriet M. Burbank Grove St

Turmoil and violence across states reported in brief

A string of violent incidents and legal actions are recorded including a man shot dead and another killed, a mob threat, a construction fraud case on the Southern railway, rape accusation and pursuit, with religious leaders calling for prayer and protest across multiple cities including Columbia Sumter Lexington Mobile and New York in early October.

Columbia S. 64 Get Therry Smal Cole Broselious Gaillard Manning State Penitentiary Sumter Charlotte Hanks Southern Railway Osea Gaddy Lexington Eaughet Kretehum Mobile

Doing Things in San Domingo on Cape Taaytien

General TJresa Jiminez nephew of ex president Jiminez attacked Monte Cristi amid panic to seize archives at the Traytien consul ate but fled before government forces. Insurgent Rodriguez captured. rebels denounce Wayti to debark troops. Frontier killings reported as Nord Alexis tours with the governor. situation serious.

Cape Taaytien Tjresa Jiminez Jiminez Monte Cristi Traytien Rodriguez Wayti

Tussle with an Elk in New Haven Private Park

Yale senior Chauncey B. McCormick of Chicago fought an elk in a Westville private park while walking with J. I. Rebel Jr of Keansouth. The buck charged, McCormick was gored twice and struck in the side, he clung to the animal and fled by climbing a tree. He was later found nearly unconscious.

New Haven Conn Ife McCormick

Denial Issued Over Russian Grand Duchess Rumor

An emphatic official denial was issued here regarding the reported betholdal of Grand Duke Michael of Russia and Princess Patricia of Connstehht, niece of King Edward. The announcement was premature.

London Michael Russia Patricia of Connstehht Edward

Sunday Rest Rule Enforced by Ministers

Interior Minister Clemence and Police Prefect Lepine order strict Sunday rest observance. Permissions allowing some establishments to stay open until noon on Sunday are withdrawn, enforcing a broader weekly closure.

Vuris Oct. S Clemence Lepine

Postseason Series Set Between National and Algerican League Teams

In St Louis arrangements are done for a seven game post season series between the lo Cab National and Algerican League teams. The series begins today with seven games scheduled to be played.

St. Louis O. S Algerican

No Law Bans US Flag for Advertising Says General Kiuvis

General Kiuvis informs the acting secretary of War that there is no statute prohibiting using the United States flag for advertising purposes. The statement frames government permission for such display within current law and military guidance.

Washington Qet Generia

Government plans to curb corn hoarding and raise prices

In City of Mexico, measures will be taken to prevent hoarding of corn and to push higher prices. It is likely that the duty on foreign corn will be temporarily removed, signaling a potential shift in trade policy and market access.

City of Mexico Det. S

Bank Robbery Suspects Sentenced to Death in Inyo Court

Inyo court announced death sentences for the principal suspects in the bank robbery case. The convictions followed a lengthy trial with prosecutors presenting key evidence linking the defendants to the heist at the regional bank.

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Caldwell Drus Sis

Diners clash as sheriff confronts guests at Leland Hotel

A traveling salesman from Peoria, Wilson, and companions were seated at a table long claimed by Sheriff Brainerd of Sangamon county. After a dispute over seating, Brainerd ordered removal but Wilson resisted and a confrontation erupted. Revolvers were drawn, Wilson was beaten, and a woman, Mrs Christine Baumann, aged 60, was assaulted nearby as a suspect, William Vane, was arrested. Governor Deneen’s wife, Mrs Chas B Keneen, was reported improving in hospital. The state board of agriculture named officers at a Springfield meeting.

Springfield Wilson Peoria Jen WT Brainerd Sangamon County Leland Hotel Dave Christine Baumann William Vane Tie Chas Keneen Deneen

Mayor McCaskrin Indicted Over Railway Destruction

Rock Island details show Mayor G W McCaskrin indicted on four counts for inciting damage to Burlington and Milwaukee rail lines. He led police to tear up tracks, was arrested with six officers, bonds set at 1000 dollars. City council censures his acts amid limited charges against police.

Rock Island Oct. S G. W. McCaskrin Mayors’ Association of Tvineis Burlington Milwaukee Counccil

Conscience fund payment tied to old railway fare

Mrs Fred Branmeyer of Mount Vernon paid 50 cents into the Southern railway conscience fund for a ride from Centralia to Mount Vernon two years ago after an excursion from St Louis to Centralia. Her husband later paid a small amount to a Belleville woman for a prior incident.

Mount Vernon Oet Fred Branmeyer Southern Railway Centralia St. Louis Centralian Belleville Arnake

Bank collapse indictments sought in Bureau county

Spring Valley HL October meeting of depositors of the Spring Valley National Bank was held in this city. It is alleged the bank was wrecked by president Charles J. Kevin in July 1905. A three man committee was appointed to call on M Pekert state’s attorney to secure indictments against those responsible for the collapse.

Spring Valley, HL Spring Valley National Bank Charles J. Keviin Calloon M. Pekert Bureau County

Will V W Davis manslaughter case set for Jan trial

Chicago report notes Will VW Davis faces manslaughter charges linked to the Froqtruin theater fire. Trial moved to Danville Vermilion county with a jury of farmers amid Cook county prejudice claims. Also mentioned: East Alton resident Williams Stoddard killed a rattlesnake after a dog nursed an attack. Lake county grand jury returns forty seven indictments.

Chicago Get. S Will VW. Davis Danville Tilt Vermilion County Cook County

Dyspepsia remedy advertised by druggists

An advertisement argues that overworked stomachs require a remedy to digest food and aid recovery. It promotes Kodo Dyspepsia as the solution, claiming it helps the stomach function and recuperate after strain.

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