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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1908

Page

6

Taft Holds Eleven Tennessee Rallies in One Day

Taft tours Chattanooga Cleveland Athens Sweetwater London Lenoir City Waxville Morristown Greenville Johnson City and Bristol with an all-night ride to Salisbury N G. He emphasizes Republican priorities, contrasts with Bryan, critiques Democratic policies and banking trusts, and urges southern voters to back the Republican ticket. The tour ends with a Bristol address at the Chautauqua tabernacle.

Bristol Tenn Trdee Taft Tennessee South Chattanooga Throne Patt Flo Chattaneege Cleveland Athens Sweetwater London Lenoir City Waxville Morristown Greenville Johnson City Salisbury N. G Nichmond Tanteht Chattanooga Knoxville Chautauqua Tabernacle Bryan Taft Tate Teyrants

Bevan Campaign Visit With Pageantry In Denver

Democratic candidate William T. Bevan visited Denver amid stormy weather and huge crowds. A long parade featured marching clubs, electrical effects, and pyrotechnics while Bevan addressed overflow meetings at the Auditorium after traveling through the city.

Denver Det Willian T. Bevan Audi Fortum Bryan Qiareh Heath

GOP Candidate Critiques Labor Demands in Philippine Question

The candidate urged clear Republican candor and urged open books on policy. He accused Democrats of preemptive positions and spoke to crowds in McCook, Wray, Yuma, Akron, Crush, Morgan, Wiggins and Barr before resuming the journey to Omaha.

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Hearst Defends Not Sending Service For Prosecution

Editor Hearst denies sending any letter offering service or payment for expenses in a prosecution. A sensational train incident is described with officers forcing entry to Hearst’s stateroom to serve papers as his interview appeared in dispatches.

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Negroes Meet Hitchcock on City Political Loyalty

In New York on October 17 Chairman Hitchcock met with district leaders of the Republican colored clubs. The group reported 41 members at national headquarters including district captains and members of the county committee, affirming loyalty to the Republican ticket. The editors' convention was barred from Zion Church as some congregants objected to the editors' political actions, amid protests involving Roosevelt and Watt.

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Fragmented Sun Desirables Speech Sparks Crowd Reactions

A garbled report recalls a political rally where speakers urged citizens to resist opponents. The crowd cheered as men women and children stood in the audience reacting to statements and applause.

Warhusted Political Turmoil Excludes Secretary Wilson

Fragmentary report notes a tense political session in Warhusted Oer UT with most cabinet figures present except Secretary Wilson who is not participating. The discussion centers on a major policy showdown amid public scrutiny and factional divides.

Married Man in Trouble Over Family Cough Remedy

A married man who allows any member of the family to use remedies other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is guilty of neglect. Foley's Honey and Tar is described as the best for pulmonary issues and contains no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package. H. J. Moogk and W. EF Jungkung.

Foley H. J. Moogk W. EF Jungkung

Be Dye Works Keeps Clothes Clean and Sanitary

If your clothes have been cleaned by the B. Be Dye Works you know they are perfectly clean and sanitary. It pays. a 2dwiw

Kid McCoy Returns to Ring in New York Bout

In New York a six round boxing bout featured Kid McCoy amid unclear reports. AbeCos's lineup included Mate Sullivan facing Sul Hvith at an outdoor venue, as Jim Stevo was absent. the card highlighted a twenty-retained matchup and a November date in a Vecember style listing.

Kid McCoy New York Tose Vers Maton Cube Esasitv Jim Stevo Eowokive AbeCos Cheosieu Shack Sul Hvith Bos Nicoles Qetaber Borg

Astin, Mew. deet and Cortez Nev Fund Case Report

Fragmentary OCR shows names Astin Mew deet Drm Von Techinm Cortez Nev tied to an office fund matter. Read by Gurgtara, the text is garbled and difficult to interpret but indicates an assessment or churn related to office funds and a public reading by an individual.

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Pure Food Law spins false ad claims on medicines

Government says the Pure Food Law does not endorse any preparation and that makers may print compliance facts. Ely's Cream Balm, a common family remedy for nasal issues, contains no drug ingredients and simply notes it adheres to the law’s labeling requirements.

Tme Ely

Weighty liquor case nears arguments in supreme court

The Sunday saloon closing case of Clovage v. Kenna heads to the supreme court as Chicago battles over mayoral duty. Attorneys argued whether the mayor must close saloons on Sundays and if the writ can compel revocation of licenses across all saloonkeepers, amid a city near bankruptcy and revenue concerns.

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Prairie Fire Ravages Porpsy County Amid Devastation

DuQuoin Illinois October 17 The worst prairie fire in Porpsy county history rages across dry prairie north south and west of the city burning hundreds of acres and destroying large hay barns and stacks. Farmers fight flames overnight using plows to protect fields though origin remains uncertain possibly sparks from engines or careless damters.

DuQuoin Porpsy County

Daugherty Bondsmen Released Amid School Theft Case

The board of school inspectors reversed responsibility for the Daugherty matter, who is in the penitentiary for a $500,000 theft while superintendent. The suit arising from the robbers’ actions was dropped, but swift action remains to address remaining claims against Daugherty and his deeds.

Daugherty Teoria N.C. Daugherty

Debating Tablet At Alton Draws Massive Crowd

About twenty thousand attended the Alton debate on what appears to be a historic anniversary. The crowd dwarfed the original turnout, with aviation leaders from New York and other figures in attendance, while a critic declined to participate.

Devastating gale wrecks mills and fields in the south west

A violent storm swept through the southwest corner, destroying mills and dauber structures and causing widespread damage along the river. The gale left acres burned and farms devastated in hours as residents assessed the ruin.

Ikeck Usha Ubei Toe Sire Dauber

Corodade Parish Celebrates Golden Jubilee Milestone

In Peoria Illinois Corodade parish marks its triple golden jubilee with a midweek celebration led by priest Ifse who was ordained years ago. The event honors longtime pastor Roun Corthodte Ghirch and commemorates the parish’s 17th anniversary as a parish. A mishap during the festivities saw Lee Armstrong stumble and fall, causing minor injuries as the service continued under the closing.

Theineke Ifse Reese Qaadib Owas Emi Touddie

A Jeweler's Experience With Foley's Kidney Remedy

H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkuns report a physician recommended kidney remedy after kidney trouble left them weak. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared complexion cured backache and irregularities. They can attend to business daily and recommend the remedy to others.

C. It. Kluger Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley Oley H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkuns

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