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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1908

Page

2

Bryan’s whirlwind speaking tour through Indiana Kentucky and Ohio

William Jennings Bryan drew massive crowds across Indiana Kentucky and Ohio delivering up to sixteen speeches in a day. He highlighted anti Republican costs and tariff policies while praising labor deposits and campaign finance reform. His wife Mrs Bryan joined crowds for handshakes as he spoke from Hammond to Louisville and Clarksburg before continuing toward Newark and Cincinnati.

Tautsville William Jennings Urvan Ohio Louisville Prynde Bryan Ee Hell Park Phoenix Wil Park Bryan Ares Phoenix Hall Newark Hammond Indiana Chicago Congress Thomas Marshall Stokes Jackson Pstite

Judge Patt Day Draws West Virginia Crowd in State Tour

Judge Tamira Patt Day toured Martinsburg to Parkersburg drawing large crowds at each stop. Special trains carried voters from many towns while Western Maryland stops attracted echoed welcomes. Parkersburg night rally featured a parade and extensive public enthusiasm amid a vigorous address on political doctrines.

Parkersburg W. Va West Virginia Palen Tamira Martinsburg Maryland Cimberland Fiewever Pu Mticc Pudge Pattes Bryga Aarvkaberg

Campaign Closing Notes Highlight Taft Tour and Fund Gifts

Chicago dispatch reports Judge Taft will travel from Cincinnati for final rallies in Indiana Ohio and New York to conserve his voice for night events. The piece lists Republican speakers and Democratic fund gifts including Tammany Hall Pennsylvanian and Croker among donors, with mentions of Carnegie Hall business leaders and other party spellbinders across states.

Chicago Taft Cincinnati Indiana Ohio New York Speelbinders Oscar Strius Conmmerce Terre Haute Ind Lesle M. Shaw Mishawaka Sheruuin Philadelphia Garkey Cannon Missouri Joplin Swanton Virginia Haskell Oklahoma Dalus Pex Kern Syracuse N.Y Chatin Concord N. TL Pis

John Miechoteliass Postion Denies Poster Claims

Ex national president of the United Mine Workers repudiates a poster and interview he says are false. He states the poster was created without his knowledge or participation and that his political views quoted were not authorized by his organizations' executives.

Associated Press John Miechotl Pudemation of Labor

Patrons urged to report missed newspaper deliveries

The notice requests readers who do not receive their paper regularly to inform the office so deliveries can be adjusted. It emphasizes prompt reporting to ensure timely service and accuracy of circulation records.

Unclear unsigned letter on political loyalties in Buffalo weekly

Fragmentary unsigned note attributed to Kim criticizes unwarranted threats and party division. It urges voters to consider candidate motives and the impact on labor unions and social harmony, arguing for integrity and unity amid political confusion.

Taft Banner Destroyed by Wind in Lincoln Neb

A wind storm last night wrecked the Taft Banner, a structure on a prominent Latrein business street. The building, croupled on a compact feroius place, suffered major damage with the facade and interior destruction. No injuries reported. cause attributed to severe gusts.

Linceln Neb Taft Latreain Peettiy

County Goes Heavily Wet Vote Reads Across Towns

Seneca county voters approve a wet election with several towns showing strong support. Tiffin shifts toward a wet outcome while nearby communities move to repeal prohibitions and implement changes in saloon oversight.

Fairbanks to Preside at Friday Union Meeting

Indivipelis and Fatronuks will preside and speak briefly at the union meeting to be held here with Judge Taft delivering the priviled address Friday afternoon.

Indivipelis Oet Fatronuks Uuit Riday Taft

Tokio Entertainment Preview Amid Occupation Parties

October 21 Tokyo witnesses a lavish Japanese American occupation era program with 2000 guests at Shinjuku imperial gardens hosted by Admiral Paso. Katsura to dine U S officers as week’s festivities include a grind ball and a baseball game where Japanese teams triumphed after fifteen innings. An umpire call sparked controversy but was resolved by the crowd.

Tokio Japan United States Atlantic Fleet Praciie Ata Feet Weto W University Touay Nadmiral Paso Shinjuku Imperial Gardens Bhh Katsura Genad

Meeting of the Trish Party in United States support

A meeting of the Irish National party led by President Jobi Ee Redford discussed pressing the government to advance the Irish land registration issue in Parliament. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the people of the United States for their generous financial support to the party.

Trish Party Poubdin Ges Irish National Party Jobi Ee Redford United States

Fragmented Outline of 1920s Political and Global Events

The text skims multiple topics with many garbled names and places. It mentions a Democratic National Committee figure near New York, a liver disease, shocks in Mithila, a typhoon event, a prison arrest, a military issue, and references to sports and political appointments. The overall coherence is poor and many terms are unreadable.

Zeppelin Janes Kerr Penns Iaida New York Mithila Brigieer Goeerdb Maeferd Poapesor Vce Trassian Elesterday Svstein Joban Toting Chirenca National League Catehor Duy Ft Sas Cty Lenin Anaerdo Sute Asscedativds Congress SACOG Jaedudine Vath Coriupactides Chiatlies Phila Caaubaidgsey

Wood's Liver Medicine Ad Promises Quick Relief

Liquid malaria remedy claims to regulate the liver kidneys and bladder easing biliousness sick-headache and constipation. Pleasant to take with a dollar bottle containing a larger quantity than the fifty cent size. First dose brings relief. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.

Wood H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

Piano tuner orders at Brown & Dollmeyer's shop

F J Kurdett, piano tuner, orders at Brown and Dollmeyer’s or by phone 308. Suits nicely pressed at Mal le’s, Galena and Van TESTE Seeoee 30d.

F. J. Kurdett Brown & Dollmeyer’s Galena and van Teste

Power of a Court Case on Jurisdiction At Issue In Chicago

The Illinois Supreme Court hears a fight over whether a municipal court can try a serious offense by information rather than by indictment. John Dowsekh’s conviction prompts direct Supreme Court review, risking Municipal Court powers and jurisdiction.

Springfiehl Municipal Court of Chicago Ines Supreme Court John D. Towsekh

Suffered 14 Years Cured by Cuticura

A London mother narrates her son Owen’s decade long battle with severe eczema from infancy to age fifteen. After failing multiple doctors and hospital treatments he using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills reports complete, blemish free recovery. Includes testimonial date Jan 12 1907 and distribution details.

Owen Lily Hedge Vaughan Road Coldharbour Lane Camblewell Cireen Eng Irenois London Charterhouse Paris de la Patsy Australia KO Towns & Co So Afries, Lennon, Ltd Capetown U.S.A Potter Drug & Chem Corp Sole Props Boston

Bank at Hurst Robbed by Safe Blowers

Murphysboro Oct 21 The bank at Hurst AL in Williamson county was robbed by safe blowers. The robbery was discovered before they escaped but they took 1400. The explosion awakened residents who fed at the robbers from windows. Three raiders returned fire and kept citizens under cover while others looted the safe before fleeing. Searches continue in nearby communities.

Murphysboro Hurst Rere Willamson County Contmersities

Judge instructs jury for defendant in Buescher case

Bloomington Th Det reports Judge Myers surprised the court by directing the verdict for the defendant in the Buescher case. Mrs Florence White Buescher of Denver sued Gustav Buescher of Bloomington for twenty thousand dollars alleging he alienated the affections of his son, to whom she was married after three days of acquaintance.

Bloomington Myers Buescher Florence White Buescher Denver

Matley Indicted for Embezzling 7700 From Deer ing Assoc

Chicago October 21 Paula Matley twenty nine year old bride of less than a year and former confidential cashier and bookkeeper for the Deering Building and Loan association has been indicted for embezzling seven thousand seven hundred dollars of the corporation funds.

Chicagoa Paula Matley Deering Building and Loan Association Corporation Funde

Rayhill murder trial ends with jury disagreement

Edward Rayhill stabbed Asa Cheney on April 28 and pleaded self defense. After more than fifty hours the jury reported a disagreement in the Rayhill murder trial.

Tiina Hh. Ger Rayhill Edward Rayhill Asa Cheney

Boy Killed Getting Off Freight Train in Galva Yard

Harold Arvedson, fifteen, son of prominent Galva residents, died at Kewanee Alabama October 21 while dismounting from a freight train in the railroad yards. He had been riding the freight car with others when the fatal accident occurred.

Kewanee Harold Arvedson Galva

Congregation Threatens Pastor Over Greek Church Practices

In Cleveland on October 21, members of a Greek church congregation sent an unsigned letter to Pastor Rev. Minil Burich warning him to restore old forms or face severe consequences. The letter, mentioning a whip, also threatened Bishop Ithsa and criticizes new music by a choir. Burich handed the letter to police who investigate the case alongside the Philadelphia-based Orrevsky residence.

Cleveland Minil Burieh Ithsa Thshoyo Orrevsky Philadelphia

Circumstantial Evidence Bends a Man to Jail in Conton

A startling case in Conton Ohio reveals a man jailed on circumstantial evidence despite his clear innocence. The October trial exposed misidentification and flawed forensics, prompting appeals and public scrutiny over police procedures and judicial reliance on nondefinitive clues.

Pineules for the Kidneys Heal Kidney and Bladder Trouble

Advert says Pineules bring relief in the first dose for kidney and bladder trouble, backache, rheumatism. Claims hundreds testify to healing and tonic effects after a 36 day trial for $1.00. Purifies the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.

H. J. Moogh C. P. Guenther

Innocent Man Freed as Brother Confesses in Cantont Robbery

Atauttes Pooks was released after six months in county jail. Snooks, arrested in Pennsylvania, faced robbery charges at Courtland Hotel Cloar Stand. He maintained innocence as strong directed evidence led to his indictment. His brother Frank Snooks was arrested in Youngstown and confessed to the Canton robbery.

Atauttes ’ Pooks Snooks Penn Sylvania Courtland Hotel Cloar Opel Ead Bin Frank Snooks Youngstown Canton

Wages of Jap Shipbuilders in Nagasaki Reported

In Nagasaki Consul Sceidmore reports ten hour wages for Japanese shipyard workers. Boilermakers earn 1.8, calkers 1.49, Nunechers 1.46, screwmakers 1.47, lashers 1.00, molders 1.87, electricians 1.57, ironworkers 1.82, foundrymen 1.02, copper smiths 1.96, machine rats 1.10, blacksmiths 1.23 per ten hours.

Washington Calkers Nunechers Consul Sceidmore Nagasaki

Turks and Bulgarians Clash at Djumna Front

Athens dispatch reports Turkish and Bulgarian troops engaging at Djumna on the frontier. The account claims seventy Bulgarians and ten Turks were killed, but no independent confirmation exists.

Chicago Markets Report From Oct 20 Trading Day

Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat and corn futures with mixed closes and varying Dec May July positions. Livestock futures mirror dull demand with hogs and cattle ranges, while cash grain details list No 2 red winter values and spring wheat samples amid active trade in futures.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade NATIA

Ring's Little Liver Pills Advert

A brief ad for Ring's Little Liver Pills claiming relief from biliousness and sick headache. The product promises ongoing health, priced at 25 cents. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.

Ring H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

Vinol touted as cure for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis

An advertisement claims Vinol cures chronic coughs colds and bronchitis after other remedies fail. Testimonials from A H Wilde and S McDonald praise Vinol’s cod liver oil and tonics as effective strengthens for old people delicate children and those recovering from illness.

A. H. Wilde 8Th Avenue Minneapolis Minn S. McDonald Congress St. Paul Vinci

Doan's Kidney Pills Back Pain Relief Praised in Freeport

A frequence of Good News from Freeport cites Doan's Kidney Pills as prompt relief for backache from weak kidneys. Jerry Driscoll of 146 Cherry Street testifies his pain and abnormal kidney secretions vanished after using the pills, bought at Emmett's drug store. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.

Freeport Dean Jerry Driscoll Cherry Street Inl Emmett Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

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