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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1906

Page

2

Greatest U S Fleet Reviewed by President at Sagamore Hill

In Oyster Bay on September 4 the president reviewed the largest U S fleet assembled, with forty five ships ranging from battleships to submarines. He praised naval discipline and gunnery practice, hailed the Louisiana as a premier ship, and witnessed a night illumination show with ships outlined in lights along the Long Island Sound.

Oyster Bay N. Y Long Island Sound Sagamore United States the Sound Enseynent House Navel Gener Meyer Louisiana Louisiaia Meron Fred Wiison Maine Oebt

President Roosevelt’s great day at the Mayflower review

President Roosevelt endured a rain swept voyage from the pier to the Mayflower then marveled as rain ceased and a bright, orderly review unfolded. The fleet formed, spectators filled ships, and dignitaries hosted by Bonaparte officials praised the President amid a grand Washington ceremony.

Roosevelt Sialon Crati Hinchean Toosevelt Bonaparte Booniaparte Keers Tle Witsoa Baek Quever Betaparte Loeb Iise Fts Aie Preeville Corps Ehip Ferat Doris

Roosevelt Receives Navy Attention at Sea and Shore

President Roosevelt sails aboard the Mayflower at dawn and departs for Sagamore Hill at night, receiving the precise attention prescribed for the commander in chief of the navy during the voyage and stay.

Roosevelt President Roosevelt Sagiumore Hill Navy

Stensland Arrested After Flight From Chiengzo

Stensland, president of a Milwaukee Avenue bank in Chicago, was captured in Tangier Morocco after a cross continental flight ending in Gibraltar. Warry Olsen, assistant state's attorney, oversaw the arrest and the fugitive was taken to the U S legation for custody.

Wrecker Milwaukee Avenue Bank Chicago Morocco Tangier Stenslind Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago Warry Olsen Chiengzo Maeland Spin Gibraltar Stensflord O Hited States Legation

Social Democrats boycott hotels over beer price rise

In Frankfort on the Main on September 4 the Social Democrats at fifteen meetings resolved to boycott hotels lounges and other establishments raising beer prices. The middle classes protest the milk price rise to 22 pfennigs per Hier and about 5 cents per quart.

Frankfort-on-Alain Social Democrats

Baseball scores update from Sept. 4 games across leagues

Chicago and New York posted results in both leagues with second games noted. Highlights include New York beating Boston in the American League and Chicago defeating Cincinnati in the National, while Philadelphia and Brooklyn split two in the National League and Pittsburgh took a second game from St. Louis. American standings show Washington and Detroit games, with Cleveland and other clubs also reporting outcomes across leagues.

Chicago New York Boston Cincinnnati Cincinnandé Philadelphia Brooklyn Tsecond Einer Brooklyn Bo Pitsbure St. Louis Pittsburg Tsecond Lotus Pittsbure Philadelfia Philadelphy Washington Destou Detroit Leanis Petrait St. Laownds Petroie of Cleveland Clibestrad Eaer Chienga Seyewehsnad Assocchition Budianapolis Datesville Piaianiapolis Esecune Tawseville Tirdi Aiaipotis Iwattsens Ty Paul Nanses City Ya St. Pando

Bryan Stino Detrom Speaks to Organized Labor

William J Bryan spoke in Detroit on September 1 addressing organized labor. He urged an eight hour day and attacked leisure for the few, arguing shorter hours would boost productivity and improve governance. A huge crowd gathered at the armory after a day of events, ending with a late departure to Chicago.

Detroit William J. Bryan George PL Codd Fair Grounds Bryan Bryams Stddiness Drv Armory Hotel Cadilliac Light Guard Armory New Jersey Chicago

Hearst States His Platform at Syracuse Speech

William R Hearst spoke to about 8,000 at the Syracuse Trades Assembly addressing attacks on corporations. He advocated public ownership of utilities, honesty in voting, and protections for American labor while criticizing high protectionism and Chinese labor competition. He urged restraint on crafts, penalizing corrupt coordination and stressing national interests.

Syracuse William R. Toearst Trades Assembly Tao Toearst Beleve Beldieve Divant Industries Americsa America

Talks of Du Yan and Ptarkipep in Bangor Maine

Fragmentary text discusses Wallis Bryan as a leading advocate of a Vane Wilson bill. The speaker references prior debates amid early 20th century tensions. Mr Bevan urged free stapling as a policy, while other details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.

Bangor Joseph Ed Crunen Wallis Bryan Vane Wilsoin Sog Debor Dadustey Bevan Sthier

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin Advised For Dyspepsia

Critical illness from disturbed digestion affects many. If dizziness heartburn wind loss of appetite nausea constipation follow warnings and try Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.

Debating economics and silver in political speech

The speaker denounces free silver as dead and argues money volume drives dining costs. He praises Bryan as honest but cautions against silver promises. He views Daniel Gompers' demands as a labor mistake and defends protection as the top revenue policy under Nelson Dingley.

Bryan Cannon Silvery Valees Faniel Gompers Organized Labor Nelson Dingley

Cannon Speaks At Labor Day Event In Springfield

Joseph G Cannon, former speaker, was honored during Labor Day programs directed by Benny Caldwell in Springfield Alabama. Ex-Democratic representative and ex-Governor Richard Yates attended. Caldwell accused Cannon of blocking the eight hour day bill and Senate of killing bills. Yates said he supported Caldwell on the eight hour day and direct election of U S senators by the people.

Springfield Joseph G. Jannon National Horse of Representatives Benny Caldwell Frau Richard Yates Caldwell United States Senate Yates Dom Joseph G. Cannon House United States Ty Caldwell

Resignation Accepted From National Committee Member

Sept 4 Thomas J. Tregnart chairman of the Democratic national committee received Charles Walsh resignation as national committee member from Tosa. Tregnart said he read the letter and found it consistent with prior communications and accepted Walsh resignation with pleasure.

Mreneh Lick Springs Tid Thomas ‘Tregnart Democratic National Committee Charles Walsh National Committee Tosa Jeter Paigeart Tess

End of Florence Riot Allied by Dynamite Blast

Minuxsutiwney Sept 4 The constabulary blew up a fortified house used by Tatlians in Florence ending the riot. A fire followed the explosion. Two Tatlians were arrested and a dead Tatlan found inside with no gunshot wound. The house and nearby Asipater were destroyed. Police hunt for others continues. two more arrests expected.

Florence Ttaljan

Senator McCreary's Son's Wife Drowns in Michigan

While Senator McCreary spoke at a Labor Day celebration in Lexington Kentucky on September 4 a telegraphic report arrived that his daughter in law Tessie McCreary wife of his only son had been drowned at Lakeside Michigan while bathing. He concluded his address and immediately departed for Michigan to attend the tragedy.

Lexington United States McCreary Tessie McCreary Likeside Mich Seniater McCreary Michigan

New York Distrustful Report Mentions Notable Athletic Figure

A Newport dispatch identifies Thermann Oelrichs, no longer active in major athletics, as manager of a North Ge WA OSteagnship company. The unreliable text references a prominent era celebrity and an unclear main elevator incident involving Nasser Wilheha des CVO Sse, with many garbled phrases.

New York Newport Thermann Oelrichs North Ge WA Osteagnship Company Geadon Nasser Wilheha CVO

Unclear report from Sedalia prompts broad political notes

Fragmented outline notes a Polish Socialist meeting in New York, a Minnesota fair incident, a fire at a Wisconsin sanatorium, a court date for a youth in Ghetieril Main, and various Labour and political references. Multiple names and places appear without coherent narrative.

GleneralTrepett. Com Hatdart Teesheen Hanshereer Sedalia Ste Pan Vaten Minnesota

Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Quick Comfort

In a hurried world small offenses offend and even a rushed meal can cause a headache and social strain. The ad touts Kodol For Dyspepsia as a remedy that digests food and restores the stomach, sold by all druggists.

Daily Journal Notes Weekly Coverage Shift

The Daily Journal outlines plans to devote attention to all segments of the week, expanding focus beyond traditional sections. The notice emphasizes broad coverage across sports, politics, and community events to serve readers with diverse interests.

The Daily Journal

Oakdale Oakdale Camp Meeting Ends With Strong Attendance

Oakdale camp meeting of 1906 closes with high spirits and strong attendance from Dixon and Polo. Bishop Heil calls for continued camp meeting spirit in United Evangelical church. Over 700 in Sunday school, prayers and sermons marked closing day, with 10 souls at the altar and missions offering received.

Oakdale Freeport Heil United Evangelical Church Dixon Polo W. F. Heil Bishop Heil L. C. Schmidt E. K. Yeakel Shannon

Farewell Camp Service Close At Oakdale This Year

Rev L C Schmidt conducted a well attended camp with Rev EBY Knapp of Chadwick delivering the last sermon. A farewell circle formed as the choir sang God Be With You Till We Meet Again and attendees hoped for a large turnout next year due to strong interest.

L. C. Schmidt EB. Y. Knapp Chadwick Choi Sang Oakdale

Riverside Campmeeting Closes at Riverside Pore

The Riverside campmeeting ended Sunday with a financially and spiritually successful encampment. Rev. L. H. Seager drew praise as a top pulpit speaker. several converts were made. Saturday’s stockholders elected four directors and officers Geo Ennenga president Daniel Molter first vice president Rev J H Blazer second vice president Rev W B Rilling secretary Simon Schreiber treasurer. Next year’s gathering is slated for the last Sunday in August and first Sunday in September.

Riverside Riverside Pore L. H. Seager Seager Geo. Ennenga Daniel Molter J. H. Blazer W. B. Rilling Simon Schreiber

Embury Epworth League Events and Harvest Supper

The notice lists upcoming Embury Epworth League activities including business meetings social gatherings lectures on quaint sayings and queer pictures harvest home supper at Grand Opera House and a slate of September and October showings at the theater featuring My Wife's Family The Cowboy Girl A Struggle for Gold As Told in the Hills A Poor Relation The Umpire The Greater Love On the Bridge at Midnight The Volunteer Organist Your Uncle Dudley and A Gambler's Daughter with dates from September 4 through September 27.

Embury Epworth League Dick, EH. McHay John Plowman Embury Epworth League Harvest Home Grand Opera House Howard Yle Dudley

Escaped Death and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

A letter describes escaping death after taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin for violent stomach inflammation. The ad touts the syrup as soothing purifying medicine with equal virtue, sold by druggists for 10c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.

Freeport seeks bids for West Street concrete culvert

Proposals requested for the construction of a concrete culvert across West street. Bids due by 7:00 p m on September 4 1906. Plans and specifications are on file at the city engineer's office. Bids to be opened by the committee on streets alleys and bridges and the Highway commissioners of Freeport. Committee. 8-23d 10t

West Street Highway Commissioners Town of Freeport

Bargains in School Supplies at Brown & Dollmeyer’s

Local shoppers urged to seek bargains on school supplies at Brown and Dollmeyer's store. The brief notice highlights discount offerings and invites customers to compare prices.

Brown & Dollmeyer's

Low fares to Chattanooga on Northwestern line

Very low excursion rates to Chattanooga Tennessee via the Northwestern line. Tickets sold September 15 to 17 with favorable return limits due to Regimental Reunion and anniversary of the Chickamauga battle. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern agents. RITd with 17.

Chattanooga Tenn Northwestern Chickamauga Chicago & Northwestern Line

Very Low Rates to Toronto Ontario for I O O F Lodge

Ticket sale runs September 12 to 15 with favorable return limits. Discounts apply on a chartered travel plan connected to the I O O F grand lodge. Applications via agents Chicago and Northwestern Railway S 2618 15.

For Sale Offer at 235 N Galengw Ave Bargain

Residential property listing at 235 N Galengw Ave with steam heat city water sewer gas and barn. Describes first class condition and option to sell house with part or full lot. Inquiry directed to GEO J Dehn 412dtf 44 Stephenson St. Also notes low summer tourist rail rates by Chicago Great Western for round trip tickets to multiple western and midwestern destinations with sales through Sept 30 and return by Oct 31.

N. Galengw Ave GEO J. Dehn Stephenson St Chicago Great Western Railway Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Wyoming Lower Michigan J. P. Elmer P. A St. Paul' Minn

Phone 21 at carpet cloning time note

A fragmented line reads telephone instruction with a date 8-28-44 and a name CORA BRANEN. The readable text suggests reminding someone to call at a specified time, but details are incomplete.

Cora Branen

Excursion Rates for Interstate Good Roads Convention

Reduced round trip rates from September 1 to 4 to Chillicothe Missouri via Northwestern line. Return trip allowed until September 10. Tickets available through Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.

Interstate Good Roads Convention Chillicothe Northwestern Chicago & Northwestern Ry

Dissolution of Partnership Kuhlemeier and Maurer

The firm Kuhlemeier and Maurer is dissolved by mutual consent with Maurer retiring. All debts to the firm must be settled at the store. Business will continue under H. H. Kuhlemeier. Freeport TL, Aug. 25.

Kuhlemeier & Maurer Maurer H. H. Kuhlemeier J.D. Maurer Freeport

Homeseeker's Excursion to Northwest West and Southwest

Ex cursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars and the Best of Everything. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry. 1-4dwtd

Homeseeker Chicago & North- Western Ry

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