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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

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Gompers Rejoinder Claims Roosevelt Misreading Labor

Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, rebuts President Roosevelt on injunctions and labor rights. He accuses Roosevelt of misrepresentation and says the president’s change of stance follows Taft’s injunction rulings. Gompers warns that employers fear a genuine “square deal” for workers and labels the president’s letter an exhibition of impotent rage.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Tarbor Roosevelt Kaos Do Willian J. Bryan Gompers George A. Alger American Federationist Day McKenna Gompera Taft Knox

Gompers Attacks Roosevelts Injunction Policy

Gompers argues that courts protect corporate interests over people and denounces Judge Cross’s reversal of Landis’s 829 million fine. He cites Roosevelt’s remarks, advocates restoring the injunction to protect labor from its erosion, and questions Pearce Wilson bills and police actions against labor leaders.

Gompers Lunman Liher Roosevelt Cross Qup Judge Landis Goampers Congress Federation of Labor Justice Harlan Justice Moody Ha Aleo Pearte Mitchell Hilar Wilson Morrison Jag

Taft Campaign Swing Through Connecticut New Haven Rally

Taft's first civic tour visits Connecticut with five speeches and a dinner with prominent Republicans. He spoke in New Haven before Yale students and a large crowd, pledged support, and toured Clermont rink and the Academy of Music venues. He also met a junior from Yale and headed to Brooklyn for additional engagements.

New York Get Brogkiva William PE ‘Taft New Beroskiya Uisht Clermont Academy of Altesve Connecticut New Haven Yalerough Tott Lissom Robert Valeo Chester N. Y Bryan Feaders

Injunction Issued By Justice Gold Referenced To Taft Quotes

A fragment notes an injunction issued by Justice Gold and cites Taft’s language. It mentions John Mitchell and Frank Morrison as participants in a show cause context and suggests ongoing legal contention about political actions and state authority.

Bucka Stowe and Range Company Wever Fajmmeton Justice Gold Taft Justlee Gould Coon John Mitchell Frank Morrison

Bryan's Biggest Meeting in New York City

In Madison Square Garden, William Jennings Bryan addressed a vast crowd on October 27 after a day of travel and events across the city. The rally featured several speakers before Bryan spoke, delivering a campaign message amid strong Democratic support and criticism of Roosevelt. the trip included stops in Yonkers, White Plains, Port Chester, and New Rochelle.

New York Wiliam Jennings Bryan Madison Square Garden Bryan Bryan Fnally Wilscomdne Senier Knox Gompers Roosevelt Ag Hhu Yonkers White Plains Port Chester New Rochelle

Sly's Cream Balm touted as cure for nasal catarrh

An advertisement claims cocaine dulls nerves but Sly's Cream Balm cures nasal catarrh. It promises restored smell and taste and normal breathing. The remedy is applied directly to the spot and sold by druggists for 50 cents, mailed from Ely Bros. New York.

Sly Ely Bros Warren Street New York

Judge Says Substance Trumps Number of Speeches

A judge stresses that a candidate’s words matter more than how many speeches they deliver, highlighting that substantive proposals and actions count beyond frequency. The remark frames a focus on policy clarity over volume in the campaign.

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Quickly and Strengthens Lungs

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast remedy for colds and lung strength. Promotes the genuine product in a yellow package. Lists H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz as sellers or distributors.

Foley H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

Suite nicely pressed 0c at Mal le a Galeng and Van Buren streets

Readable fragments describe a city area with Malle a Galeng and Van Buren streets. The note mentions a date near 6 30 and a context likely involving a street scene or property action. Specific parties, actions, or outcomes are not clear from the fragment.

Fragmented text on political speaking and crowd scenes

A garbled narrative traces a political figure’s journey through meetings at Garden and Cooper Union before a park event with record attendance. The text mentions Peppe Bryan, Wat Peppe, and a controversial audience moment, ending with a mention of Chaim Maek’s wife and a presidential candidate.

Mount Vernon Metropolis Garden Peppe Bryan Cooper Union Fort Aati Pigit Eithathc Park Chaim Maek

Archbold Replies on Hearst Letters and Supreme Court Appointment

Archbold denounces Hearst over published letters linking Standard Oil to political funding. He disputes involvement in Supreme Court selections and defends officials, citing drafts for a Republican campaign fund and later committee indebtedness. He notes no bills were pending when drafts were sent and defends Governor Stone and other officials.

New York Pennypacker Evsin Republiican State Committee MeKinles Hearst McKinley Pearst Get Frethee Sapreme Court of Pennsylvania Jeffers Elearst Mikin Standard OH Co

Russian Refugee Re-Arrested After Brief Release

Russian refugee Jan Janoff Pouren had a brief freedom in New York after a State Department decision declined a surrender warrant to extradite him for arson attempted murder and other charges. He was rearrested on warrants from Judge Walt and will be arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Pitcherhead on the second extradition proceedings.

New York Jan Janoff Pouren United States Henkle Adee de- Mirtment Pouren Asshi Walt Musshin Pitchead

Night Riders Terrorize Obion Area Prisons and Towns

Fourteen more prisoners are in custody, totaling 61, as night rider activities continue near Obion Tennessee. masked riders appear in daylight near Obion, threatening residents and demanding information, while a grand jury investigates. Dr Hap pel of Trenton reports a threatening unsigned letter targeting Trenton.

Nemo Redfoot Lake Tent Rogan Grand Jury Obion Tenn Oat Obiion George Beard L. A. Ward Brown

Case of Beaundenburg Brandenburrg Overview

Fragmentary notes describe case of Becker Brandenberg in a police court. Davion 610 et 27 appears, Brandenberg allegedly fled to avoid justice. Fitzsimmons, a New York detective, is mentioned. Brandenberg says he will return to New York after dismissal in police court.

Davion Broughton Branden Ern Fitzsimmons New York Wan da Cuiri Brandenburrg

Cashier Montgomery Convicted in Pittsburg Trial

William Montgomery, former cashier of the defunct Detuneleghens Nigionidh bank, once ruined by a failure causing 1,000,000 in losses, was found guilty today by a jury in the United States district court after a trial begun last Friday on two indictments alleging misappropriation and embezzlement.

Pittsburg Willian Montgomery Detuneleghens Nigionidh Bank United States District Court

Elevator fall claims two workers at New York skyscraper

A fatal accident in a Wall Street building occurs when sixteen stories of elevator descent collide with an open shaft door. John P. D. Taylor is killed instantly as two coworkers step away from the descending car and glimpse him flinging his vest and placing the staff.

Vedi Wall Street John PD Taylor Amet Emyploves Sin Paylor

Serbian crown prince travels to St Petersburg for betrothal

George of Serbia, heir to the throne, sails to St Petersburg where he is to cement an engagement to his cousin Princess Marina Nicholson. The event underscores a formal betrothal amid royal duties as Belgrade notes the trip’s purpose.

Belgrade Servis Get George Crown Prince of Serbia St. Petersburg Marina Nicholaeon

Woman Interrupts Political Speaker During Cough Spells

A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by coughing repeatedly. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for the cough and cold, warning against substitutes. The genuine product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package, with claims by H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz.

Koley Foley H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz

Burdett Piano Tutor Orders Placed at Brown & Dollmeyer

F. J. Burdett piano teacher places orders through Brown & Dollmeyer or by phone at 06. An instruction note indicates convenient ordering channels for music supplies. The item reads as a brief local advertisement.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyer

Kissing Nation and Public Salutes in Russia

A vivid portrait in dated tone describes kissing as Russia's national salute from a bygone era. It notes frequent public and private displays among fathers and sons, generals, troops, and households, including the emperor and servants, with affectionate gestures marking holidays and daily life.

Russia

Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promises Foley's Kidney Remedy will restore vitality for people with kidney trouble. It claims healthy kidneys return energy and strength, urging readers to refuse other products. Signed by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.

Foley S. H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

Train stopper invention may miss Taft race

The report notes concern that a new automatic train stopper arrives too late to aid Democrats against the Taft Presidential Limited. It states that Bryan’s attacks on Governor Hughes bolster the Republican lead in New York.

Bryan Hughes Empire State

Blues as medical issue warning for women woes

The article states that melancholy or blues in women is often a sign of serious organic derangement and requires immediate attention. It advises women with low spirits and illness to seek appropriate care without delay.

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief to Women

Letters from Mrs F Ellsworth and Mrs Mary J Williams claim Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured long standing female troubles including despondency headaches backache and irregularities. The ad touts thirty years of use and claims it has helped thousands of women with displacements inflammation ulcers and periodic pains.

Lydia E. Pinkham F. Ellsworth Mayville N. Y Lydia FE. Pinkham

Bryan Campaign Foes in Taft Era Debated Divorced Allegations

The passage laments political tactics, arguing Bryan remains a lifelong Democrat supporting Taft opponents while criticizing imperialism scare tactics. It notes public life exposure to publicity and contrasts Taft’s clear record with Bryan’s strategy.

Taft Or Beth

Mr Rochester Reflects On Energy Days Nostalgic Reminiscence

Mr Rochester recalls Emnergy Days and seeks to reminisce about past events, noting a feeling of nostalgia and a gentler era while reflecting on memories and shared experiences.

Rochester

Foley's Orino Laxative credited with saving boy

A Wisconsin reader reports a three year old boy suffered severe constipation and high fever. After two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the fever vanished by morning and the child recovered completely, prompting the claimant A. Wolkush of Casimer and others to praise the remedy.

Foley A. Wolkush Casimer Wrs H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

Wealth in U S hands exceeds all prior nations

The text asserts that Americans hold more wealth today than any people ever did, citing a per capita circulation of $33.04 as proof that money talks in a Republican era of finimuding.

United States

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