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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1906

Page

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Great Scott! Crowds greet Bryan in Lincoln homecoming

Lincoln is filled with cheering crowds as William Jennings Bryan returns to his Lincoln residence for a homecoming. Neighbors, officials, and visitors from across the state welcome him warmly, with decorations and a festive half holiday atmosphere. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan receive sincere, nonpartisan hospitality amid orderly crowds and sunny weather.

Lincoln Ned Willian d. Bryan Biryan Mia Mrs Bryan Nate

Bryan at Capitol Grounds Speech Before Large Crowd

A crowd estimated around 30 000 gathered two hours before exercises at the capitol grounds. Bryan was escorted by Governor Mickey from the state house. Rev. George W. Mirrnin offered prayer followed by a welcome from Mayor Brown and remarks from Governor Mickey.

Capitol Grounds Bryan Mickey State House George W. Mirrtin Normah Bryan Suburbia Digi Brown Win Bryance Lincoln Stein Brwan Bedeq Bevan Sasdne United States Abd Chen Pallowine Brouis Beg Tropise

TART CLO REPUBLICANS Bath Me Sepia 6.0

Bath Maine Sepia notes Republican speaker Walt addressing a crowd on returning Republican representatives to Congress. He praises Roosevelt era policy, discusses wealth in corporate enterprise, and calls for tariff revision as the Republican stance grows.

Bath Walt Regus Congress Uder House Welts Roosevelt Lee

Inferred Labor Injunction Debate in House

A fragment discusses labor law clashes with representative Littlefield. It highlights views on injunctions in labor disputes as a tool to peace and order. Mentions Gompers influence and the idea of appeals and courts within a contested policy debate.

Littlefield Rouse- Vets Gompers

Cannon Opposes Inaugural Labor Bill in City Speech

Cannon criticizes Gompers and the injunction measure in a city lecture, condemns the law as unconstitutional and unfair to the people. He declares he would quit public life rather than endorse a law that favors one class and harms another, urging distribution of powers among branches and resisting unequal rights.

Tewiston Rte Sopit Cannion House of Representatives Samuel Gompers Redormition of Labor Gompers Cannon Cra

Albany Democrats Consider Situation at Meeting

Albany New York September 6 Democrats from the down state area heard a characteristically anti boss speech by Jerome Travers and adopted resolutions against boss rule socialism imperialism and provocation. An anti boss reform meeting of non representing radical Democratic organizations declared support for Bryan for president and Sulver for governor.

Albany N.Y Travers Jerome Boss Rile Islamust Trearstand Bryan Sulver

Davidson Leads Lenroot Amid Milwaukee Rally for La Follette

A Milwaukee report from September 61 notes Davidson's lead over Lenroot and marks LaFollette as a gubernatorial candidate. The article forecasts at least 15,000 attendees and suggests Aviard and Blenski will support the ticket in the Democratic vote.

Milwaukee Davidson Lenroot LaFolette Aviward Blenski Ficket

San Francisco Street Railway Strike Off After Arbitration

San Francisco authorities declare the Mie street railway strike ended and a few cars resume service. Carmen workers plan to resume work and pursue arbitration on their demands for better terms amid a lengthy stoppage.

San Francisco Carmen

Tonopah Delegates Named for Representative Race

Tonopah Nevada notes the Republican state convention nominated ticket headed by O. B. Smith of Washoe for representative in Congress and Joe John Mitchell of Tesmiernida for senator, as part of the party slate.

Tonopah Neva Scota O. 2 Smitho Washoe County Congress Joe John Se. Mitchell Tesmiernida Ssoveerhon

Conference elects officers for German Mennonite church group

In Evansville Ohio Territory, a meeting of the Geran Mennonite elected of Thoiaia Olde Kentucky and Ktais announced new officers. Rev. We Sehrauft of Cinein was named president and Hath Was elected secretary. Mrs. Orta of Qadais vibe spoke on duties for superinibuated ministers.

Evansville Geran Thoiaia Olde Kentucky Ktais Li Bist Berry Wits Orta Qadaisvibe

Scores at Base Ball League Standings and Results

Fragmented text shows baseball scores and team names across cities and venues. Notable items include New York Brooklyn rounds, Philadelphia and St Louis matchups, Milwaukee and Denver games, and several listed cities such as Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus. The legible portions suggest a round of scores and standings from a multi city schedule.

Cienega Thre Bose Data Seroness New York Brooklyn Ceearned Caadiew Sitookiyar Pitistave St. Latis Puedledo Bidleebet- Ohin Washineteur Detroit Cdi T Humespeatis Kavu Mintesapolis Tsoat St Milwaukee St. Path Dipart Louis Ville Poleday Kanisville Gs Voleda Bo Bemisville Seven Jomitest Columnus Lidiauurpolis Columbus Potiff

Peace prospects in Havana amid scattered talks and delays

Report from Havana on September 6 notes cautious peace efforts between government and insurgents, with no formal ceasefire, no basis for negotiation, and suspension of active operations as delegates meet in camps. Proposals include a special session of Congress, elections within sixty days, minority representation, and potential cabinet resignations amid public doubt.

Havana Ao Smindle Veteminus Dapves Pine Guerra Ashert Crener Tisurvert Aed Associated Press Aactive Congress Omiamidad

Revolt Letters Signal Mexican Plot Near Nogales

A garbled letter found on Bruno Preving, an arrested Mexican revolutionary, hints at plans to attack Nogales customs houses. The note, dated Toronto Cam and signed RR, Flores Masood, Tremd ol le Meixteau revolutions junta, urges rising centers to strike but warns of uncertain success and delays planned for September.

Ro Paso Pex Bruno Preving Arigona Herder Voronto Flores Masood Nogales Artis

Confederate flag incident at Ohio veteran reunion

At a Fourth Ohio volunteer regiment reunion in Jefferson, Texas, Col. Gruce Welch drew a near riot by waving a Confederate flag before Union veterans. Some mocked the moment while others shouted “Shoot to be on the bas’.” Wesley then displayed the flag after read resolutions from United Confederate Veterans of Jefferson requesting northern visitors, but no action was taken.

Coummling Gruce Welch Jefferson Tex Fourth Ohio Volunteer Regiment Memorial Hall Wesely Generel Dick Taster United Confederate Vetenan Deferson Texas

Washington Brigadier Refutes Infantry Reenlist Rules

Brigadier General W S McCaskey of the southwestern division condemns recent orders on marching and instruction maps as likely to harm reenlistments. He argues hardships are unnecessary and urges shorter, justified marches.

Wmn. S. McCaskey

Young Woman Scalding Injury At Bemis Bay Factory

Shelly Snide, 22, suffered a severe scalp injury when a sewing machine shaft fractured at the Bemis Bay company factory. She is at city hospital with her scalp torn off but doctors expect recovery. A scalp graft is planned after hospital consultation and immediate operation.

Amneapolis Sipt Trey Dindy Bemis Bay Computiy Snide Shelly Irl

Premachsts oppose Moray for Democratic governor nomination

In Boston on September 6 a gathering of about seventy five Premachsts from across the state voted to oppose District Attorney John RL Moray for the Democratic nomination for governor. The meeting represented an anti Moran sentiment.

Boston John RL Moray

University rejects Pilipino students in Ladissiena case

La Sept .- Refusal to admit several Pilipino students at Ladissiena state university is announced by university authorities. No reason given, but it is understood that racial prejudice may influence the action.

Bateau Royee Ladissiena State University

Honolulu Reports Eruptions and Shacks Affected

In Honolulu authorities note two earthayptoche shacks on the island of Tio with damage from a subanecvine eruption. One inhabitant Humepeds ¢ was scalded to death as debris and fish were thrown on Tacchos. no other injuries reported.

Honolulu Tio Death Bay

Portsmouth observes first anniversary of Portsmouth treaty

In Portsmouth Sep Ga Penees Day marks the first sunniversary of the stevuipg o of the treaty that ended the war between Russia and Java. The city bells rang merrily as the observance took place.

Portsmouth Russia Java

Love Is Her Undoing Kills Herself in Factory Lavatory

Miss Abavia Thorp a 20 year old cashier at Smith Wires and Iron Works 102 Lake Street shot herself in the right temple with a revolver in the factory lavatory. Hundreds of coworkers rushed to the scene. she died within minutes. Police call the case unusual as suicide by revolver among workers, with a named man believed to be George A. T. Scott as the person tied to the letters. Scott fled and could not be located.

Chicago Abavia Thorp Lake Street In Mann George Afivs Thorp Smith Company Smith George A. T Scott Miss Korn

Trolley Collision Kills Two in Charleston

Interurban cars No. 1 and No. 5 collided near Odd Fellows’ Home, three miles west of Urban Park. Two people died Alfred Roberts and Miss Julia Kimbles. four were seriously injured. Car No. 1 telescoped. car No. 5 took the damaged top to hospital in Mattoon. Officials are investigating the wreck.

Charleston Redinas Odd Fellows’ Oll Tame Urban Park Alfred Roberts Midstorman Julia Kimbles Chiarteston Mantroon Mattoon Officius Ve Ehlent

Divorce Claim Sparks Domestic dispute in Vletu hotel case

In Quincy Mas Pl Sept G Mas CL Trenry Posegie of Walk known in Tifence and Dnnner seeks divorce. His wife claims a substitute cook for der Tatshand's hotel in Vletu. she argues he now enjoys affluence and seeks halting support. Fosgate accuses the husband of grass indigities. prosazate dismisses the charges as unfounded and feud driven.

Quincy Vletu Fosgate Prosazate

Joint Statehood Act Approved by Republican Territorial Committee

The Republican territorial committee approved a joint statehood plan merging New Mexico and Arizona into a single territory. The measure passed by a narrow vote, signaling a pathway to possible statehood for the combined region.

Noo MA Thiamillan Deludne New Mexico Arizona

Revolution fears and unrest amid global tensions

An outline style report describes widespread revolutionary rumors in multiple regions, including Merocvee and Bead, with mentions of Merocvee government concessions and international reactions. It references Uyak Chiniee and tensions around quarantine measures near New Diheria, plus political shifts in various parties and leaders.

Merocvee Stenslet United States Batholds Diheria Han

University professor honored by king for merit

In Chicago this September Alessia Tineh Perenson, professor at Taineis University and chief of a major hospital department, received a royal recognition from the king of Portient for notable contributions to his field. The conferral announced his appointment to a prestigious order.

Chicago Alessia Tineh Perenson University of Taineis Portient Perth

Philadelphia arrest case mystery revealed in Rend Pistite notes

Fragmentary OCR describes a Philadelphia case involving Adolph Segal and associates, including William North as treasurer, with references to a trust company and alleged looting. The garbled text hints at a defense, testimony, and police action but yields few clear facts or dates.

Sepal Philadelphia Prust Adolph Segal William North Trust Coumpany Marshall Os Collivawood Segauh Powas Tag Dave

Boston Couple Files for Bankruptcy in U.S. District Court

Oliver Roudge and his wife Alla Rodwers of Cleveland filed voluntary petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court. They reported assets around 180,000 with debts totaling near 150,000. The case highlights their financial status and pending proceedings.

Boston Septai Oliver Roudgeercoo Alla Rodwers Cittlaicdse

National bank of this city opens twenty years after found

The city marks the twenty year anniversary of its national bank opening. The event signals ongoing access to local financial services and reflects steady growth in regional banking infrastructure.

Peltamere Phird National Bank Nis

Opportunities on Chicago Great Western Railway Openings

The advertisement urges readers to pursue success by joining new towns on the Chicago Great Western Railway. It promises openings in nearly all lines of business and invites immediate written inquiries to BE BK Magill, Myr., township department, Omaha, for full information and a copy of Low Talk.

Chicago Cireat Western Railway BK. Magill Myr Omaha

Accident Report From Harrisburg Collision

An accidental discharge at a Pennsylvanian scene led to a fatality and injuries. A revolver fired during a disturbance near a residence, with nearby witnesses reporting a whisky motive and a tense confrontation before the mishap.

State official pushes public utility regulation

Rooek Ushord reports that the head of state issued a call for Rock Island on September hound date by Mirror George AW Cushrin. He supports any measure to promote regulation of public utilities. The piece reflects a push for stronger oversight and policy action.

Cushrin

Bergman Hanke & Co Notice to Settlers

On account of going out of business we respectfully ask all parties knowing themselves to be indebted to us to make settlement of their account before Sept. 14, 1906. Bergman Hanke & Co.

Bergman Hanke & Co

Kodol For Dyspepsia Promises Quick Relief

In a brisk modern life small courtesy slips and stomach upset can cause social or financial loss. The advertisement promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a remedy that digests what you eat and restores the stomach, sold by all druggists.

Daily Journal Delivery Price Listed

The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery at 16 cents per week, inviting readers to subscribe for home delivery across the area.

Bellville Line Expansion Aims to Pickneyville Route

A damaged OCR item notes a secretary in the state proposing a service shift from Belleville to Pickneyville. The brief mentions a company named Pellville and Paehterville Pra Tied and an alliance with Willcone Alrietat line, indicating a rail or transit project between Belleville and Pickneyville.

Sovingiebd Pellville Paehterville Omipadiy Willcone Alrietat Belleville Pickneyville

Round Trip Fares to Canadian and New England Points

One fare for Round Trip from Chicago plus $2 for a fifteen day limit and one fare for round trip plus $4 for a thirty day limit to Canadian and New England points. Tickets on sale via Nickel Plate road from Chicago in September both and Web. Information through John Y. Calahan General Agent No. 107 Adams street Chicago La Salle Street Station China the only depot on the elevated railroad loop.

Chicago New England Nickel Plate Road John Y. Calahan Adams Street la Salle Street China

Balloon ascension tragedy fatally burns Jack Leroy

Sept 6. McPherson Isan. Jack Leroy was fatally burned when a balloon exploded during prep for an ascent. He broke through the crowd as flames enveloped him, clothing torn away by bystanders. He showed no hope of recovery. Leroy worked for J C Shaper, who recently fell from a balloon in Wichita and was injured.

McPherson Isan Jack Leroy Leroy J.C. Shapert Wichita Laper May Napier

Shooting Kills One in Pickett County Misidentification

On September 6 in Pickett County near Birdsville three miles from town, George Morris died and John Buck, Orville Hyad, Virgil Beatty, TLither Clark, Roscoe Reagan, and J. M. Gillintime were wounded in a stray gunfire incident. The shooters have not been arrested. authorities say the victims were mistaken for others.

Alin Pickett Birdsville Ian George Morris John Buck Orville Hyad- Meston Virgil Beatty Tlither Clark Roscoe Reagan J. M. Gillintime Tg Sid

Political conference at Sagamore Hill with Roosevelt attendees

Oyster Bay reports a political conference at Sagamore Hill with President Roosevelt hosting Representative Taft, Attorney General Cortelyou, and Lycurgus Bliss. The meeting aimed at congressional and New York state race strategy amid wage talks and union pressure.

Oyster Bay N.Y Sagianore Roosevelt Tareius M. Tattiner Cortelyou Republican Nationale Lycaun If Bliss New York State

Market quotes from Hienge Board of Trade and livestock

Quotations show wheat futures with mixed Sept and Dec prices, cash sales for winter and spring wheat, and notes on yellow and white varieties. Livestock receipts and prices mirror steady cattle demand, with hogs and pigs showing varied values and strong shippable demand for prime beef. East Buffalo, N Y brokerages—Dunning Stevens Live Stock Commission—report market tone as steady to firm across cattle, pigs, and sheep with notable volume in prime heavy categories.

Hienge Board of Trade LTNER ATI ATES Hte Hss BT Mayo East Daffalo N.Y Dunning & Stevens Mervelnuits East Bullado

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promotion

A vintage advert extols bath purity and social virtue, praising DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxative pills as gentle and non gripping. Sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Market Hours Listing From July to August

A notice states Sunday morning market presence from 7 to 100 o'clock during hot weather, signed by A. BF. LICHTENBERGER.

Lichtenberger

Dangers and Pain of This Critical Period for Women

The article urges use of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease the change of life. It cites symptoms like hot flashes dizziness and anxiety and claims the remedy strengthens the nervous system. A testimonial from Mrs A E G Hyland of Chestertown Md supports relief after years of displacement and distress. Advice is offered to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia EK Pinkham Happ Lynn Mase Lydia KE. Pinkham

Low Summer Tourist Rates From Chicago Great Western

The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at nearly half fare to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan Resorts. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 30 final return by October 31. Information from any C G W agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western Railway Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Wyoming Lower Michigan J. P. Elmer St. Paul Minn

Nickel Plate Offer to Canadian and New England Points

Special summer tourist rates advertised for travel to Canadian and New England points. Fifteen-day limit one fare plus $2 from Chicago. third-day limit one fare plus $4 from Chicago. On sale September 6 and 19. For sleeping car berths reservations, contact City Ticket Office at 107 Adams Street, Chicago.

Nickel Plate Road New England Chicago Adams Street

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