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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
2
A sales pitch describes electric car offerings within easy walking distance of schools and the business district. Mention is made of cement sidewalks on all lots and sewer connections up to the lot line, with a note about Float.
William Jennings Bryan toured New Haven and Bridgeport Connecticut delivering four long addresses and two receptions. He told New England Democrats that the region had not been a good breeding place for democracy, spoke on party issues, and concluded the trip with a Bridgeport Armory speech before returning to New York.
The New York Saints Zenme, now back in Berlin, was located at the U S embassy with a gift from Emperor William. The item is a steel engraving of the royal family and a reproduction medallion portrait of the emperor and empress commemorating the silver wedding, each bearing a signature.
The twenty eighth annual meeting of the American Bar Association closed in Minneapolis St Paul after three days. Dignified judges and lawyers relaxed as youthful lawyers performed with a piano on the auditorium stage. Governor Johnson and several notable speakers addressed the event during the three day gathering.
Report of a mass meeting on the green where William Jennings Bryan spoke to a cheering crowd after Representatives including Lentz ex Governor Garvin of Rhode Island and George Fred Williams. Garvin’s nonpartisan luncheon speech was delivered at the rally. The speech attacked the Republican platform and praised Democratic policy and reform, noting President Roosevelt’s struggles with party leaders.
Dudapest reports a global grain crop outlook with wheat at 919,000,000 meter centners and rye and other grains shown in millions, comparing current yields to prior years. The minister projects total grain needs around 1,127,000,000 meter centners, with carryovers and 1906 07 supplies yielding about 120,000,000 meter centners.
LaCrosse Wis Sept 1 The Wisconsin Luther League in session with delegates from many cities elected officers President Rev H G Gebhardt Milwaukee secretary George W Rapps Milwaukee Wheeling W Va Sept 1 A tall altitude and Ohio passenger train going through Wheeling yards had a head end collision with a freight Lee McMann engineer of Belleaire and William Moran fireman of McMahon were killed
J Bryan and W R Hearst have accepted invitations to attend the Radford Virginia district fair scheduled for the second week in September. The event will be held in Roanoke area with both national figures appearing at the Radford fairgrounds.
The outline notes heavy floods in Bengal and eastern Bengal after a gear harvest causing grave famine in both provinces. Various items mention Taillbanks addressing a union at Dodge City, Parker elected head of the American bar association, Jewish anarchists leaving Bialystok, and other political and military updates. A cyclonic disturbance east of Barbadloes is reported, with oblique references to notable deaths and military leadership moves.
Real estate pitch urges fast purchase of lots in Chas E Meyer's addition with promises of profit, easy terms and low down payment. Metzger Wieman are agents at 110 Galena St offering details. Homeseeker's Excursion to Northwest West Southwest via the Northwestern Line promotes discounted excursion tickets with comfortable travel and car service.
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