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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1908

Page

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Roosevelt letter backs Taft amid Foraker split in 1907

Oyster Bay September 22 1907 press hands receive the presidents formal statement. Roosevelt appeals for Taft's support and warns against defeat benefiting Foraker Hearst Haskell and their backers. The document includes Taft's July 20 1907 letter rejecting a joint Taft Foraker nomination plan and notes opposition within the party. Foraker led opposition to Taft within Congress and reform policies. The president argues only Taft's election can sustain reforms.

Oyster Bay Loeb William Heosrst Senator Foraker Roosevelt Taft Uit Hearst Foraker Haskell Bir Ohio Ohio State Central Committee Toraker Senate Congress Mr. Taft Republican Party Tift

Taft Candidacy Labeled Based on Achievements

The article argues Taft’s presidential bid rests on a stated record of actual achievement rather than vague promises. It asserts his platform would, if enacted, be beneficial and not harmful to the nation, contrasting it with uncertain proposals.

Presiitentiad 18

Foraker Signals No Immediate Reply To Roosevelt Endorsement

Cincinnati Sept 22 United States Senator Foraker said he would not reply immediately to President Roosevelt s statement on Judge Tafts endorsement for re election He noted the late hour and hinted he might publish a response in the local papers later If he deems a reply necessary he would issue one after consideration

Cincinnati United States Foraker Roosevelt Taft Trther

Bryan Very Aggressive in Buffalo Campaign Speeches

In Buffalo on September 22, William Jennings Bryan said the Roosevelt Taft Republicans face two opponents and defended the Democratic platform. He denounced the president for antitrust enforcement and accused Republicans of ceding the financial system to Wall Street while charging the Standard Oil Co. with responsibility. He spoke at Humboldt Park and Convention Hall before moving to Detroit.

Buffalo N. Y Bryan Humboldt Park Convention Hall Brockton Roosevelt Taft Congress Chicago Tribune Wall Street Standard Ozl Michigan Central Station Detroit

Hearst Attacks Haskell and Cites Oklahoma Bribery Claim

New York reports Hearst, back from a campaign tour, challenges Governor C N Haskell over alleged attempts in 1899 to influence Ohio Attorney General Monnett to drop Standard Oil suits. Hearst rebuffs arbitration, cites court records and affidavits linked to Monnett and Oklahoma records, and disputes Haskell's integrity.

New York Hearst C. N. Haskell Oklahoma Haskell Democratic National Committee Frank Ss. Monnett Ohio Standard Oil Company Telegram Associated Press Taddress Toinnot Blaskell Huaskell Monnett Burnett Jlp Mir Haskell Monvett Tarning C. N. Uaskell Mr Haskell

Taft publishes letter disavowing Foraker compromise

President Taft releases a letter dated 1907 denying any support for a compromise that would endorse his presidency and Senator Foraker. He argues the move misrepresents his position, rejects compromise with Senator Foraker, and asserts Republicans must stand by their principles despite factional pressure. The letter also accuses Foraker of exploiting race prejudice to embarrass the administration.

Taft Foraker Fokker Poruker Ohio RPO

Kidney Trouble Prompting Early Cure Advice

One of the worst features of kidney trouble is its insidious nature and the risk of fatal malady before recognition. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularities and helps prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. HH. J. Movogk, Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley Bright HH. J. Movogk Wm. F, Jungkunz

Getting Acquainted The Bride and Groom in a humorous exchange

A brief humor strip recounts Mary and Henry in a playful scene from a marriage column. The Bride chides the Groom for eating pie with his fingers while he teases about coffee and promises. The dialogue evokes light domestic wit from period papers.

Henry Mary

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Cure for Kidney Bladder Trouble

Of Interest to Many, Foley's Kidney Cure claims to cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble beyond medicine. No medicine can do more. H. J. Moogh, Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Dolies tuner orders Brown and Dollmeyer's product

F. J. Hargett a Dolies tuner places an order for a Brown and Dollmeyer's item as part of a station equipment update. The brief note records procurement activity and supplier reference for local shop records.

F. J. Hargett Dolies Brown & Dollmeyer’s

Arbitrate the matter shows a humor of sense

The remark notes that while he lacks a practical sense of humor, he displays a witty, humorous approach in the dispute. The comment treats the arbitration as revealing a subtler personal trait through casual banter.

Bailey clarifies Stand ard Oil link in Memphis speech

Gainesville Tex Sept 22 Associated Press quote Senator Bailey in response to Hearst remarks about him. He says a Sibley letter refutes charges of being attorney for Standard Oil and denies ever arranging talks with Archbold or discussing matters in Congress. He asserts no relation with Archbold or Standard Oil interests.

Gainesville Tex Associated Press Bailey Hearst Memphis Standard of Company Standard QU Sibley Archbold

Taft Telegram Confirms Hitchcock Control Of Campaign

Cincinnati Sept 22 Judge Taft issued a telegram declaring Hitchcock in supreme command and welcoming Senator Crane and the ancillary committee while denying attempts to subvert leadership. The note was made public after reports of modified campaign control. A revised Taft Western itinerary listed Clinton Burlington Davenport and Des Moines for Sept 25 following Milwaukee.

Cincinnati Taft Hitchcock Crane Senator Crane Clinton Burlington Davenport Des Moines Milwaukee

Judge Taft Remembers the Letter in Roosevelt Row

Cincinnati Sept. 12 Judge Taft read the Roosevelt letter amid the Foraker Seeiarst controversy and recalled writing it. He said he vividly remembered the letter but decided not to add to the subject at this time.

Taft Cincinnati President Roosevelt

Mack Plans Coast Drive After Pacific States

Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will push the campaign in the Pacific states with October statewide speaking tours by nationally prominent figures to rally support after the Pacific coast contests.

Mack Pacific States New York Mormin E. Mack Democratic National Committee Pacific Coast

Farwell will funds Moody Institute at Chicago

The will of John V. Farwell a late Chicago merchant provides 40000 for a fund to maintain the Moody Institute. His estate is reported at about 2,000,000.

John V. Farwell Moody Hille Institute

Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold Remedy Endorsed

A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana recalls a summer cold lasting three months that disrupted business and hay fever symptoms. He found Foley's Honey and Tar effective and Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup mild with no nausea, urging readers to refuse substitutes.

A. J. Nusbaum Batesville Indiana Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

Bloomington Street Railway rights clash over city streets

A legal fight in Bloomington pits the city against the Bloomington Street Railway company over the right to use city streets. The city seeks to enforce an ordinance charging for street use with steep fines, while the company argues its existing franchises and grants grant rights not forfeitable by the ordinance. Both sides plan appeals to the supreme court, a case likely to guide municipalities in street rights across states.

Risomineton Bloomington Bloomington Street Railway Company Minos City Comcil Sait Supreme Court

Boone Inspired Them by Boone Imitation Youths Seized

Justin Cheno weth and Harry Martin sixteen year old boys from Marshall were caught with a repeating shotgun and rifle at Terre Haute while headed toward Evansville to imitate Daniel Boone. They dressed well and had money and suitcases. authorities questioned them, notified their fathers, and returned them home. The case notes that the youths had read about Boone and wished to follow his pioneer path.

Kentucky Marshal Willis Terre Haute Daniel Boone

Miners Strike Over Removal of Shire at Decatur

In Bloomington Illinois on September 22 six hundred miners protest after operators say they will stop paying for shire removal. Miners claim their contract pays $1.86 per running yard for removing this state.

Bloomington Decaturare

Newnan Arrested on Indecent Conduct Charge

Vandedia WL Sepivee reports the arrest of T. Newnan, petster of the first Dajertse church, on indecent ory duet allegations involving a nooonchild. He was jailed awaiting trial with a $1.00 bond set.

Vandedia Sepivee Lev P. T. Newnan Petster Noochild

Cassidy & Gray Commission Company Assignment

The Cassidy and Gray Commission company with headquarters here and offices in Chicago Peoria and forty two other cities in Illinois and Iowa assigns to William TL Govert.

Fire costs Quincy lumber yard blaze

A fire destroyed the city yards and sheds of the Moller and Vandenhloon Lumber company in Quincy. The damaged lumber and sheds were valued at about 75,000 dollars.

Quincy Moller & Vandenhloon Lumber Company

What is a cold in the head Ely's Cream Balm

A cold in the head threatens to become catarrh and inflamed air passages. Ely's Cream Balm relieves catarrh promptly. Preventive use when symptoms appear is advised. Available from druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Big Bros. New York.

Ely Big Bros Warren Street New York

Baseball scores from Brooklyn to Detroit today

Scores across venues Brooklyn St Louis Boston New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago Chicago Cleveland St Louis Washington Detroit and more show varied results. Notable games include Brooklyn defeating St Louis 8 to 5 and Cincinnati beating Boston 8 to 5 with strong pitching and fielding from both sides.

Brooklyn St. Louis Fifrers Batterlies Lush Cincinnati Boston Er- Tors Teries O'Toole Dube McLean McCarthy Ferguson Graham New York Pittsburg Vittsburg Willis Gibson Mathewson Bresnahan Philadelphia Chicago Kroh Kling Philadelpha Sparks Doom Schutzer Powers Walsh Sullivan Cleveland Lake and Warhop Blair Berger Bemis Washington Keeley Street Towell Spencer Detroit Burchell Riger Ixil- Man Thomas Cafengo National Pr Brooklyn Visacuee American Chicago Toneene Washington Wena

Markets report from Chicago Board of Trade

The Chicago Board of Trade quotes Sept wheat at 1.0144 and 1.01% for Dec and May. Corn and hogs show varied figures with receipts noted. Cattle and sheep quotations listed with prime fat steers and other classes, live poultry prices partial and inconsistent.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Live Stock Market Report East Buffalo Sept 21

Dunning Stevens East Buffalo N Y quotes cattle receipts 4000 market steady export steers 6.00 to 6.50 shipping steers 5.25 to 5.75 heifers 4.00 to 4.75 cows 8.00 to 4.15 hogs receipts 90 cars market steady heavy 7.50 to . . 720 Yorkers 7.00 to 7.30 pigs 5.90 to 6.00 sheep and lambs receipts 30 cars market slow best lambs 6.00 to 6.18 yearlings and wethers 4.00 to 4.26 ewes 3.50 to 3.75 calves market strong best 4.50 to 9.28

Chicago Ise Hay—Choice Timothy Tinois Indiana Wisconsin Timois Wisconeis East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y

Dream of united South Africa gains strong support

United South Africa advances as premiers of Cape Colony Transvaal and Orange River Colony back an early union under the British crown. Natal follows, with a resolution urging inclusion of Rhodesia when feasible, signaling broad regional move toward a single federation.

South Africa Magland Cape Colony Transvaal Orange River Colony Natal Rhodesia

Information Wanted Steaks and Rounds Echo Comedy

In a Pittsburg Post quip a guest tests a cheap restaurant waitress about a steak asked as a round steak. The waiter confirms the round cut and the guest jokes about how many rounds it would take to knock it out.

Pittsburg Post

Bang Up Times Replaces Panic Dope With Good Cheer

A Yonkers Statesman quips that the city’s mood shifts from panic to optimism over the past year, celebrating a return of “bang up” times and revived good cheer as public spirits improve.

Yonkers Statesman

Backhand Stroke and Chaperon Nuisances

Comic exchange about chaperons with light flirtations. Miss Peachblow remarks that without a chaperon some men would linger all day, while Mr Boreby counters jokingly. The dialogue showcases social manners and wit in a playful tone.

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law

We announce Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Starrs manager promises presentation of comedy

De Riter says Starr’s manager will present the comedian’s play but uncertainty remains on how it will turn out. An eccentric critic jokes the real reveal may be after the show.

Starr de Riter Eriel Ehouston Post

Ah, Me and the Wedding Question Echoes

A playful exchange between lovers centers on proposals and marriage as one party realizes he had never proposed to another girl, the other replying softly that marriage would prove it. The judge serves as a framing figure.

In the Swim and Brookilyn Life Contrast

A short verse contrasts Johnny who hides his washroom deeds after swimming with his sister who curates her appearance to signal status. The poem notes Johnny’s secrecy and sister’s open display as they move through life.

Little Margaret’s Pledge and Family Talk on Heaven

A short vignette from a New York Life note where after prayers three boisterous cousins ask if they go to heaven. Little Margaret replies with pathos saying Poor Dad, reflecting sympathy in the family dialogue about the afterlife.

Margaret West Heaven Henry Bob Little Margaret Dad New York

Lecture on Woman's Rights Sparks Debate in Court Library

In a brief exchange at the Judge's Library, a young woman explains she attends a lecture on women's rights. When asked about marriage, she states she would not marry unless the term obey is removed from the marriage ceremony.

Just So Etla and Stone Just in Society Row

A fragment notes a social scandal vibe with Etla Just marrying Stone Just to gain society standing. The New York Herald tone hints Stella aimed to use the match as a stepping stone for social access.

Etla Stone Stella New York Herald

Kidney Cure Claims To Heal All Kidney Diseases

An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure cleanses impurities from blood and can positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It promotes overall health and strength of the system, citing H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkunz

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