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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

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Two Party Leaders Entertained Together in New York

In Or ctcase New York a large crowd welcomed William Jennings Bryan and William Howard Taft as they arrived within minutes of each other. Each spoke at several venues including city hall and Wieting Opera House, amid applause and standing room only warnings. Both leaders were hosted by local figures and were initiated into the Mystique Krewe of Kanoona.

Ayracuee N.Y Get William T. Bryan Taft Bryan Taft Speciel Patt Taft @poke Alhambra Turn Hall Tudger Alton B. Parker I. Z. Dunne City Hall Wieting Opera House Empire Hall Woodmen of America West Kanoona

Bryan Westward Bound on Campaign Tour

Syracuse October 20 Bryan leaves New York after delivering final Empire State speech and heads westward into Ohio. He joins a Syracuse private car initiation into a local club with an Indian name. He praises reception in five towns and criticizes red fire and costly showy demonstrations in New York City. He argues for honesty in government and prosperity, cites bank deposit debates, and notes Republican contrasts.

Syracuse N. Y Empire State Willaw J. Bryan Ohio Bryan Order Mostique Krewe Kanaane Syracuse “Boasters Heap Big Talk Papoose Oneida Canastoti New York City Utlea Sherman Bryven Conypenden Miser Germany Dty Paris

Taft’s Day Parade Marks Republican Push Abroad

Readers recount a wartime Wake visit through Lyons Canada Geneva Seneca Falls and All The China. A large parade accompanied the event with heavy voting turnout and significant overflow public interest.

Lyons Canadas Geneva Seneca Fale Ja Thin

Taft Campaign Probes Democratic Falacies Across New York

Taft toured Lyons Canandaigua and Geneva addressing large crowds. He attacked Democratic fal lacies and defended governance as efficient performance. He argued the vital campaign issue is whether U S voters are served well under Taft Roosevelt. He challenged Bryan on injunctions in industrial disputes and noted labor interest in Geneva.

Taft Houces Strengthine Gunce New York View Lyons Gilchrist Hall Isos Geod Gall Aft Canandaigua United States Metiater Roosevelt Geneva Giese Bryan

Kern's Indiana Tour Opens With Large Rallies

Kern speaks in Terre Haute and three surrounding stops during his Indiana campaign. Large miner and laborer crowds greeted him, marking the biggest audiences of his tour so far. He plans to visit Greencistle Shellyville Rushville and Indianapolis for further meetings.

Terre Haute Ind John W. Kern Isern Greencistle Shellyville Rushville Diditnipolis

Estimates of next House balance in Sixty-first Congress

New Jersey secretary of the fictional Republican congressional committee estimates the national House will have about 227 Republicans and 164 Democrats in the Sixty-first Congress.

New York Get Henry (. Looudenviager New Jersey Republican Congressional Committee House of Representatives

Sherman Speaks in Albany Amid Rousing Campaign Pageantry

Republican vice presidential candidate James S. Sherman addressed a large Albany audience after a day of campaigning through Warren County. Arching clubs paraded the principal streets and the crowd showed marked enthusiasm.

Albany Adirondack Warren County James S. Sherman

Gompers to Speak at Labor Mass Meeting

New York October 20 a mass meeting of laboring men will be held Sunday at the Grand Central Palace where Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will deliver the principal address.

New York Grand Central Palace Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor

Fairbanks Urges Support for Watson in Indiana

Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke to a large crowd in Indiana urging hearty support for James W. Watson and the state Republican ticket.

Cabinet meeting canceled due to Taft campaigners absence

Washington. Owing to the absence of most members of the president's official family who are campaigning for Judge Taft, there was no cabinet meeting today.

Washington Get Taft

Chinese Chamber of Commerce Welcomes United States

The Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Commerce sent a message to Adri a Sperry welcoming the United States. The note is seen as noteworthy among foreigners here, as the Chamber had led a boycott against US goods three years ago.

Shanghai Get Chinese Chamber of Comerce of Adria Sperry United States Phis Chamber of

Mineral Products Value Reported for 1907

The Geological Survey issues a statistical summary noting the total value of mineral products for the United States in 1907. Production figures are given as 81,166,165,181 dollars with some components not specified. The prior year’s total is reported as 100,000,000 dollars and remains partially unlisted.

Wahington Get. SQ United States The Geological Survey Ar Itt Slit

Paper delivery alert requests reader notice

Patrons are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their newspaper regularly, to help ensure timely delivery and resolve gaps in service.

Lost Corner Stone Mystery Shows City in Search

The city digs for a missing cornerstone from the old Lushting Wrecker site near the Washington and LaSalle street corner. Officials DeWitt Crecles and others weigh legends of whisky and museum value as they hunt clues, with dates and exact placement uncertain and a clairvoyant hoped for.

Charles McNelis Poubtie Works Lisan Wea Washington and LaSalle Street Ife DeWitt C. Crecles Randolph and LaSalle Randolph Street

Westbound Ambitions of Wandering City Youths

Police found Kaitzert, Murphy and Halsey aged 11 to 14 along North Reley and Moeqtrose avenues at 8 am after they ran from home. They showed no clear plans but investigators believe they intended to go west. Kaitvert boy spanked by mother in view of desk sergeant. other two had fled for over a week, city detectives say.

Chicago Wikia Kaitzert Hue Joseph Murphy Wou Mentona Stewart Halsey Sunny Side Avenue North Reley Street Moeqtrose Avenue Tadea Kaitvert Weatzert

Rookford Priests Issued Invitations for St Dares Reception

Invitations issued to priests of the Uibeese of dueckferd for a ceremony at St Dares' Peal. Bishop Medine and Rev. Pheangs Pion mentioned among attendees, with names including McMiahen, Rev fedista, Metata, Poabas, and Rev Maivecewretike linked to Freeport in the record.

Rookford Dueckferd St. Dares Medine Pheangs Pion Freeport Duvitatines

Fragmented OCR note on a local event or person

Unclear text fragment references Mrs Morrissey and a halted medical or personal matter. Mentions fourith feetee diese dheaab and street names. Lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize a clear news item.

Reckford Morrissey Helms Marpissey

Marriage of an Aged Couple in Easy Perso

An aged couple from Easy Perso lave, Stephen White elhouts tve years old and Mrs. Cather ve bess ttethpoe years old, were admitted Git they were eo ove ocast Mougay on PETES Pero Th otiaetapted to keep the UPL soe et.

Litehirt Get Stephen White Elhouts Cather Ve Bess

Ring's Little Liver Pills Advertise Health Remedy

An old newspaper ad promotes Ring's Little Liver Pills for biliousness and sick headache claiming they keep you well. The pills sell for 25 cents and are offered by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.

Ring H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

Best In Freeport Plymouth Flour Ad From Plymouth Milling Co

White Lily and Plymouth Flour made by Plymouth Milling Co best in Freeport. Ask for it. Lu-2nd tt.

White Lily Plymouth Plymouth Milling Co Best Freeport

Mattie Gilbert Jeanweber and Mando Lin Musical Ad

Mattie E Gilbert Jeanweber is listed with Mando Lin on guitar and banjo in Chicago Street. Contact phone 66s and a 10 24 day note appears in the record.

Mattie E. Gilbert Jeanweber Chicago Street

Italian seeks bodyguard after Black Hand threat

Newark police investigate a case from October twenty. An Italian man named Villardo Tipitti claims the Black Hand bandit group abducted him from Morethorn Pay and amputated his arms. He says they bound him near a railroad, and four weeks later he was hospitalized before fleeing to Newark seeking protection against further limb removal.

Newark Villardo Tipitti Plvck Morethorn

Cal Ed Ruef Trial Bribe Confession Stuns Court

In San Francisco the Ruef case shifted as contractor Blake confessed to a $10,000 bribe offer to influence juror J. M. Kelly for Ruef’s acquittal. Blake’s young wife sobbed in court as his statement revealed promises of immunity and a $100 monthly support during imprisonment. The confession disrupted proceedings and extended the trial preparations for Ruef and associates, with counsel seeking delays.

San Francisca Yung Blake John M. Kelly Alirahen Ruef Ruef Frank J. Murphy Confusel Hind A. & Newburgh F. O. Murphy J. M. Kelley

Testimony Taken in AFL Contempt Case in Washington

In Washington 80A testimony was taken in a case against Samuel Gompers president John Mitchell vice president and Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor for alleged contempt of court arising from no suit for injunction by Bucks Stove and Range Co of St Louis. The defense waived the right to submit testimony to hasten a decision on the final hearing today.

Washington Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Bucks Stove and Range Company St. Louis

Eleven Hurt in a Derailment at Kempton Wisconsin

A Chicago Puluth express derailed at Kempton Wisconsin after a rail was removed. Eleven people were injured including the engineer. list of Wisconsin casualties includes J. J. Powers Madison A Morris Superior M S Times Rice Lake Miss Hugo Porter Viroqua John Mahaney Eau Claire A D Laefort Edgerton N Easehens Easton.

Kempton Wis Wisconsin J. J. Powers Madison A. Morris Superior M.S. Times Rice Lake Hugo Porter Viroqua John Mahaney Eau Claire A.D. Laefort Edgerton N. Easehens Easton

Beer Hit: by a Cyclone. Thompson Beats Thholz in Eleventh

Cyclone Johnnie Thompson defeats Rudolph Thholz in the eleventh round after flooring him twice with right hooks. A third blow sent Thholz through the ropes and police intervened. Anholz’s seconds claim Thholz broke the bones of his right hand.

San Francisco Johnnie Thompson Rudolph Thholz Thompson Anholz

Barcelona Grants $1000 Prize for Poster Design

Barcelona municipality, on Oct 20, announced a $1,000 prize for the best poster design advertising Barcelona as a winter resort. The contest invites artists to highlight the city’s attractions and climate, aiming to boost tourism during the season.

Barcelona Spain

Mud Steer Run Amucks Atlanta Business District

Mud steer ran amuck in Atlanta Georgia on Oct 30 injuring two people and sending others fleeing to safety. Some climber telephone poles to escape the animal as it charged through the business section before it was finally restrained.

Atlanta

New Case for Horse Thief Catchers

Muskogee Oklahoma detectives report the Texas and Oklahoma Anti Horse Thief Association in convention has adopted a resolution pledging its 10 000 members to assist in the arrest and prosecution of night riglers.

Muskogee Okla Texas and Oklahoma Anti

Geographical Puzzles and Atlantis Origins

A humorous piece questions Ultima Thule’s identity to ancient times and debates whether Atlantis lay beyond the pillars of Hercules, citing Plato and varied theories about Shetland, Norway, or America. It ends with a quip about men discussing marriage, noting one man’s wife was the only woman who would have him.

Ultima Thule Tytheas Massilia Albion Shetland Norway Iehind Atlantis America Chicago Record- Herald

Thirty Five Are Set Free in Tennessee Night Ride Case

Cape Nemo Tennessee October 30 The day was quiet with the military here No detachments will search for night rider suspects or witnesses One prisoner was brought in by civil officers Governor Patterson had several suspects and witnesses before him Frank Ferriner confessed Wednesday night He is guarded and likely to escape severe punishment for turning slave evidence but no promises were made The weeding out of prisoners has begun and thirty five who could account satisfactorily for themselves were released

Cape Nemo Reelfoot Lake Tenn Patterson Frank Ferriner Ferriner

Dinner Honors Timne Society Dimeeters in New York

In New York the dimeeters of the Society for the Prevention of Timne hosted a dinner to show respect and affection for him, commemorating their shared dedication and the benefactor’s contributions to the cause.

New York Get the Society For the Prevention of Timne

Retiring Leader Honored by Society Members

Reverend Dr. Chastes HW Parkhuved, president of the society for seventeen years, nears retirement. Der Parkhurst was presented with a loving cup by the society.

Gotu Chastes HW Parkhuved der. Parkhurst

Farmers Equity Society Organized At Indianapolis

The Farmers Society of Equity was organized with delegates from several states. Officers elected include J A Everitt of Indianapolis as president and W K K Cretlick of Traverse City as vice president. Directors named are M Ashby Sebree KY, J A Myers Glamsay IN, R Sherad Keosauqua IA, W T Mitchell Watchinson KS, L T Johnson Attica IN, and F W Morris Rochester MN.

Tindianapolis Farneral Society of Equity American Society of Equity J. A. Everitt Indianapolis W. K K. Cretlick Traverse City Mich J.C. Kors No. M. Ashby Sebree J. A. Myers Qlamsay No . R. Sherad Keosauqua W. IT Mitchell Watchinson, Wan TH Johnson Attica Ind Flw. Morris Rochester, Minn

Trapped by the Flames in Duane Street Fire

In New York on October 30, Henry Jones and David Mahoney died after a celluloid blaze trapped them in a Duane Street basement. colleague Settgust, severely burned, escaped to the street and fainted. Frank Stillman and four female workers fled via the fire escape.

New York Duane Street Henry Jones David Mahoney Whmam Seftsgasp Stillman & Engel Jones Settgust Frank Stillman

Pledge to back primary senator winner upheld by court

North Carolina legislators must vote for the primary winner in the US Senate race though the pledge feature is unconstitutional on the popular election aspect. The mandamus writ is denied and the election proceeds with members free to exercise personal choice, elevating Ebushbrough to a possible return after defeat in the spring primary.

Bismarck N. C Supreme Court United States T. C. Hansbrough Ebusbrough

Metcalf Confined by Liver Disorder Delays Duties

Washington October 30 Secretary Metcalf remains confined to his bed with a disordered liver and has canceled all personal and social engagements for the near future. His illness is yielding to medical treatment and he expects to resume official duties in a week or ten days.

Washington Metcalf

Footprints on the Sands of Crime In Milton Wisconsin

Peculiar footprints near a burned Milton barn led to the arrest of Marten Hagemann an inmate of the county farm. Hagemann later confessed to incendiarism and prompted police to charge him with arson.

Janesville Wis Milton Marten Hagemann Hagemann

Gold in Congo expedition reports rich deposits found

H. D. Molun, leader of a United States expedition in the Congo, reports discovering rich deposits of gold tin and copper in the Mangeiuat district near Brussels. The claim notes substantial ore findings and potential mining interest in the region.

Brussels H.d. Molun United States Congo Mangeiuat

Merit vessels arrive at Amoy amid welcoming display

Merit ships of the U S battleship fleet reached Amoy China this morning and were welcomed warmly. In Cincinnati an eleven story building fire caused a panic among hundreds of female workers with eight injured from jumping to escape the flames. Memorial services were held at the time.

Merit United States Amoy China Cincinnarath

Washington Attends Trial Plea Pleasingly Filed

Washington honors the late Aaron von Sternberg as the president and Mrs Roosevelt stand by. Broughton Brandenburg, Cleveland journalist, arrives in New York to stand trial for alleged larceny and pleads not guilty. John F. Caddagan, Hoffman House lessee since 1804, dies in New York after months of illness. Public holiday set for Nov 3 in Colon for Panama Independence anniversary. National Council of Women of Canada endorses disarmament. New York City budget tentatively set at 157000000 by board of estimate. Rev. G. S. Savage of Chicago resigns as auditor of the Congressional Woman's Board of Missions. Mrs. William Astor seriously ill in New York. suspected heart trouble.

Washington Aaron von Sternberg Mra. Roosevelt Broughton Brandenburg Cleveland New York John F. Caddagan Hoffman House Isthmian Canal Commission Colon National Council of Women of Canada New York City Board of Estimate FF. Savage Chicago Congressional Womman Board of Missions of the Interior William Astor Ser Wiment

Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade Quotation Snapshot

Chicago markets report Oct 29 with detailed Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Short Ribs and live stock sales. Prices show Dec May July contracts and cash sales with hogs cattle and calf quotations and receipts. Reader notes a last line about newspaper columnist Mr Krydn's wish regarding President Roosevelt.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Hines Indiana Wisconsin

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