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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
5
A report from a convention in St Louis describes Morarst 19 the League's idol as a spectacle with 12 000 cheering fans. It covers speeches by candidates and party leaders, debates on public ownership versus corporate control, tariff reform, and the convention's adjournment amid disorder and protests.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a crowd gathers in a hall near Shee Catteri where speaker William of Lry addresses supporters. The event grows tense with claims about Roosevelt and the Democratic platform while voices clash over allegiance and the path for elections.
The Ohio Republicans at their state convention endorsed Theodore Roosevelt's program as the campaign framework. Senator Porcker spoke urging unity while emphasizing the party’s alignment with Roosevelt and President Cannon’s influence on the platform. Delegates discussed the forthcoming November vote and the administration’s policies amid a vigorous, citywide reaction.
Portland Maine September 12 scattered returns from towns and plantations indicate Governor William T Cobb leads with a plurality perhaps under 9 000. In the Second congressional district Charles Littlefield Moss trails Daniel J McGillicuddy Dennn by about 201 votes amid a Republican plurality decline from four years ago.
Dayton Sept 12 The first session of the Republican state convention featured Senator Dick securing the state leadership after a factional battle with Representative Burton who favored Roosevelt endorsement. The convention only organized and adjourned to meet again today, leaving Dick and Poraker celebratory.
In Denver on September 2 the Democratic state convention met in Coliseum hall to nominate a full state ticket and two supreme court justices. After preliminary organization a fight in the credentials committee between contesting depositions occupied the rest of the day and night, delaying permanent organization.
Vice President Patrbanks has arrived in Boston. Klewis escorted the admber of New Hampshire men to the hotel. The vice president will travel to Concord to attend the New Hampshire state fair and meet Governor John McLane.
Des Moines Sept 12 Des Moines man LL Wamnery was named for governor by the Populist party Iowa convention Flannery was not at the convention and upon learning of his nomination said he would not accept
Steve Adams, held since last Saturday, was dine charged in justice court on the motion of the county attorney. He was rearrested by Sheriff Lutherhind and taken to Shoshone county jail to await further proceedings in the Lyte Gregory murder case. Detectives accompany the officers as Adams is kept within state jurisdiction and may serve as a witness in the Frank Stennenberg murder case.
Scattered scores from various games across leagues. Matches include Brooklyn versus Philadelphia 6 0 in a darkened ninth inning, New York 3 Boston, Detroit-Cleveland eleven innings, Chicago-St Louis 7, Milwaukee vs Kansas City, Sioux City-Des Moines 7, and Pueblo-Lincoln Denver results among others.
Edward CL Prving recounts a Civil War incident where Sergeant Millikin leading thirty men crossed the Tennessee River at Brown's Ferry, learned an opposing force was nearby, and maneuvered to halt it. A Confederate veteran later notes a sergeant’s promotion stemmed from a misread presence and recalls a daring night march and misreported strength, highlighting rank origins.
Advertisement urges readers to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for digestive distress including dizziness heartburn wind and loss of appetite. Claims it may ward off dangerous sickness and will relieve dyspeptic symptoms. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar with money back if it fails.
An account describes a harsh family practice in parts of India where multiple daughters await marriage. The youngest may wed after an elder is wed, and if no suitor appears the elder is supposedly married to a tree or flower. The elder must select a tree that allows divorce, avoiding sacred species like elm, pine, or poplar.
Fragmentary notes report Benjamin Franklin wore a wig in his pocket when first entering Versailles court because the head was too large for an ordinary wig. Elsewhere, German railway lines provide hot drinks to employees for 2 pfennigs and ban alcohol on duty. Also, two ancient earthenware crocks with Roman coins were found in Grovetey wood, England.
Mrs P McGraw of 63 Spring St endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy for kidney trouble. She reports back pain relief and improved sleep after two boxes bought at Emmett's drug store. Advertisement notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
On a Maine railroad Congressman Powers, a rich tall man with striking features, questioned a Wassamaquoddy member in the smoking car about tribal life. The exchange drew laughs from Boston drummers as Powers learned of urgent business in the Pullman.
Life is unhappy when sick. The article promotes keeping the stomach liver and bowels in good order with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative remedy. It claims to cure headache constipation colic and digestive troubles and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists for 59 cents to 1 dollar.
Residence at 235 N Galena Ave offered for quick sale with modern conveniences steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas furnace and property improvements. Will sell house with part or entire lot inquiry GEO J Dehn 412 Stephenson St. tf 44
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week, offering affordable news distribution across the area with prompt weekly pricing.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets sold daily to Sept 80 final return by Oct 31. Inquiries to any C G W agent or J P Ehner P A St Paul Minn.
Local retailer Burrell Bros The Cash Grocers at 119 Stephenson Street advertises an oil sale at 8 cents per gallon. The offer highlights a low price point aimed at attracting customers to stock up on heating oil.
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