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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

3

Bride on Bridal Tour Slays Husband in Train Shooting

New Orleans reports a dramatic one hour marriage tragedy as James M. Rhorer’s daughter Miss Van Ingen and Professor Fred Van Ingen are in the midst of a honeymoon train trip when Beauve of Plaquemine shoots. A gray haired man stops the revolver and the weapon is disabled before arrest. Beauve, 24, is held by authorities in Baton Rouge. Van Ingen, 23, a prominent Alexandria teacher, is slain while the bride’s hand remains in his.

New Orleans Fred van Tuyen Louisiana B.S. Beauve Plaquemine Fred van Figen Alexandria Blinchard James M. Rhorer Therville Parish Baton Rouge Beauve van Ingen Miss Rhorer King Missengers Mather

Zeppelin up in the air again in Friedrichshafen

The reconstructed dirigible airship No. 1 made a triumphant return and ascended with ten passengers yesterday. It flew for three and a half hours at about 24501 miles per hour altitude near 500 feet while alternating between single and double motor operation. Crowds gathered along Lake Constance from early afternoon to sunset to watch the evolutions with great interest.

Friedrichshafen Lake Constance 2 Ofelock Bao Po Oom

Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation for the Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company capitalized at 7 million dollars were filed in St Paul. The planned plant at International Paris and Mort Prances will join with ground wood sulfate and newsprint facilities to make International Pats and Port Princes a leading world paper producer.

Great Paper Valo Ig Binterprise St. Paul Minun Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company International Paris Mort Praneces International Pats Port Princes

Smoking Habit Spreads in China Says Nanking Consul

Consul McNally reports from Nanking that cigarette use by women of all classes has become widespread and rapid, with cigarettes and kerosene surpassing erstwhile Chinese practices as the dominant imports.

Washington China Consul McNally Nanking

United States court upholds pure food law labeling ruling

The court ordered action against a Kansas City defendant for mislabeling clammed apples and black berries. The ruling cites violation of the pure food law and condemns the labeling as misleading to consumers. The decision names Arkasisds and Michigaaur as involved as part of the court’s wider finding on mislabeling practices.

Kansas City United Staes Arkasisds

Annual Report of Pere Marquette Railroad

The document presents a comparative statement of revenues and expenditures for the year ending March 31, 1908, showing a deficit of about 7,?00 against the previous year. It records a public funds balance and outlines financial performance for the preceding year.

Pere Marquette Railroad Las Bee Svar

Lawyerly Charges Spark Courtroom Quipry

The dialogue pairs a sharp exchange on legal costs with a jest about one lawyer charging the other. The humor centers on severity of charges and perceived overkill in both directions, reflecting courtroom banter.

A Busy Time at Philadelphia Record

A windy day makes it hard for a woman on a Philadelphia street to keep her skirt and hat in place while she attempts to stabilize her boat in the wharfside area.

Philadelphia

Beadle Girl Heads Fleet as City Dream Ended

A garbled brief from a local paper hints at a plan involving two girls and a bead program for a city project. No clear names, places, or dates present to confirm specifics.

Anheuser Busch Soda as Non Alcoholic Beverage Promoted

Anheuser Busch promotes a beverage described as a delicious non intoxicating drink made from malt and hops. It contains no chemicals or preservatives and is meant to be sold at soda fountains and other soft drink venues without a United States Revenue license due to its alcohol content of less than half of one percent by volume.

Ao United States Revenue Anheuser-Busch Try Tt

Court refuses injunction over railroad rate cuts dispute

United States circuit court denies injunction sought by Missouri Kansas Texas Railway and others challenging Interstate Commerce Commission rate reductions for cattle shipments from the southwest to Chicago St Louis Kansas City and other points. Judges Adams Vandevanter and Hook presiding. Court says ICC’s authority must be shown before action can proceed.

St. Louis United States Circuit Inter Southwest Territory Chicago Kansas City Missouri Kanas Texas Rathway Chienzo Adams Vandevanter Hook

Militia Threats Target Cotton Belt in Night Riders Notes

In McCrory Arkansas on October 24 officers of the Arkansas National Guard received anonymous notes urging resignation and stoppage of cotton ginning. Signed by Night Riders, the letters warn of unrest while guards plan to ignore the threats and continue operations with added guards.

McCrory Ark RR. B. Keating O P. Riggs Walker Arkansas National Guard Riggs Nactional Guard Evis

Kern's Boy a Little Better

Indianapolis. October 21 There is a shade of improvement in the condition of Jet Wern or Phetys perhaps a little bit better said Mern but the improvement is so slight that we can scarcely notice it.

Indianapolis Jet W. Wern Mern

Duke of the Ateruszi Not Seeking Leave of Absence

Turin reports the Duke of the Ateruszi has not requested a leave of absence and has not determined when he will depart for the United States. The statement clarifies royal travel plans amid ongoing duties.

Turin The

Secretary Root refuses extradition warrant for Janoff Pouren

Washington on October 24 Secretary of State Root denied Russia a extradition warrant in the case of Jan. Janoff Pouren. The decision ends the immediate bid but leaves open possible future actions by the involved parties.

Washington State Root Russia Janoff Pouren

Markets Report From Buffalo Stock Exchange

The market notes cattle receipts about 2,500 with prime steer and heifer movements. cattle receipts show slower trading while highs and lows vary. Live stock quotations list prices for cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs with mixed demand and a slow market for various classes.

Batlivio Nstevens Live Stock Commission Mberchants Buffalo NOY

Ante election lassitude in New York trade

A G bun Co s Weekly Review of Trade reports ante election lassitude across commerce. Demand shows confidence despite uncertainty, with improved farm collections and higher activity in iron and steel contracts. Rain shortage and low water hinder shipments, while winter wheat starts poorly. textile plants show fuller occupancy and stronger tone in primary markets.

New York Ah G. Bun & Co Review of Trade Lyons Iron Ntl

W C T U In Convention Denver October 24

The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union marks its 35th convention in Denver at the Auditorium with welcome addresses by Gov Henry A. Brubaker and Mayor Robert W. Speer. Resignation of Susanna M D Frye as corresponding secretary shocks attendees as Harriet B Hall Nellie G Burgher and Nannie Webb Curtis discuss yearly progress and rising membership. Telegrams of greeting go to Lady Carlisle Lady Henry Somerset Miss Stout Miss Gowen.

Denver National Women's Christian Pemperance Privu Henry A. Bruehel Robert W. Speer Susanna M.D. Frye Eginsville Mas Ars Harriet BP. Hall Ilinois Nellie GG. Burgher Missour Nannie Weebs Curtis Texas Lady Carlisle Henry Scimmerset England Miss Stout Pesident Japan Miss Gowen South America

Railroads to adopt new uniform bill of lading terms

Announcement from St. Louis states all railroads east of the Mississippi will accept the ordinary bill of lading until January 1 and the new uniform bill of lading will be in effect later. The old form remains valid until January but only if it meets the new specifications.

St. Louis Mississippi River Hue Ordines

Russian patriot Nicholas Isechaikovsky freed on bail

Friends in London secure telegraphic guarantee of 25 600 pounds bail for Nicholas Isechaikovsky, the Russian patriot held eleven months in St. Petersburg prison. Three months of subscriptions and a friendly loan enabled the payment of the demanded sum for his release.

London Nicholas ‘Isechaikovsky St. Petersburg Joan

Richard Le Gallienne Hospitalized in Private Sanatorium

New York October 24. Richard Le Gallienne, noted journalist and author, is seriously ill in a private sanatorium, suffering from double pneumonia and jaundice. His condition is grave but stable as doctors monitor him closely.

New York Oet Richard le Gallienne

Treasury purchases silver and rail franchise vote outcome

The treasury bought 125000 ounces of silver at 6 07 per ounce. Rear Admiral A J Conden to be placed on the retired list Oct due to age. Mereland street railway franchise derailed by referendum with 650 majority against. Labor unions opposed the franchise over company grievances. Senator Hikins commented on his daughter’s engagement to a duke. Ohio River improvement plan seeks 5 million for slack-water works in Louisville Congress. Report cites immigration and crime data across states with several mis-spelled names. Brooklyn postmaster Joseph don Batten dies after fifty years in service. Parcel and other local notices appear garbled.

Treasury Admiril A. J. Conden Mereland Mini- Cipal Traction Company Hikins Louisville Congress Ohio Rive Negroes Louisiana Westerhiay United States Canada Joseph Don Batten Brooklyn Goa

Adeweler's Experience with Foley's Kidney Remedy

Do R Kluger the jeweler of Indianapolis writes that kidney trouble left him weak yet four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured his backache and irregularities then allowed him to attend to daily business and he recommends it to all sufferers after doctors and other remedies failed.

Adeweler Do. R. Kluger Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

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