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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

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Sensational Telegrams Roosevelts Touch On Haskell Oil Link

Detroit dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan replying to President Roosevelts statements defending Governor Charles N Haskell and attacking the Democratic party. Bryan quotes the presidents endorsement of Hearst charges and critiques the Denver convention and Bryans campaign spin as revealing. The controversy centers on Haskell alleged oil ties and Republican responses urging proof.

Detroit Wiliam Jennings Logan Roosevelt Charles N. Haskell Oklahoma Democratic National Committee Standard Oil Company Brean

Bryan Demands Immediate Investigation Of Haskell Charge

The speaker accuses the president of a serious charge against Governor Haskell and calls for an immediate investigation. He insists on proof, offers to testify, and says if Haskell is innocent he should be exonerated, while urging removal from the national committee if guilt is proven.

Bryan Haskell Hearst Toto Monnett Frasell Democratic Nations Committee On Denver Democratic National Committee United States Mariaskell Ara Lo National Committee Churce Democratic Party Republican Organization Kern Taft Republican National Committee

Nebraskan Speechmaker Crowds Detroit and Ann Arbor

A Nebraskan speaker addressed large crowds at Detroit and Ann Arbor arriving at 6 30 a m. he was greeted by a rousing reception. Aiel by a big crowd at the station end thousands of workers on the way to various places of employment cheered.

Bryan Waa

Bryan Speaks to Democrats in Ann Arbor and Detroit

William Jennings Bryan delivered a lengthy economic policy address in Ann Arbor to several thousand attendees, touching on tariffs trusts labor bank deposits and injunction issues. He criticized the president’s planned successor and reiterated he would not seek a second term. Back in Detroit he spoke to a packed Light Guard Armory rally and held an overflow talk outside, comparing Democratic and Republican platforms.

Jefferson and Woodward Avenues Vondartrain Ann Arbor Bryan Democratic Party Detroit Light Guard

Taft Opens Westward Campaign Tour

Taft begins active campaign work with three political addresses in Cinetonati before starting a westward speech itinerary. The former president planned to mobilize support across the region as he enters the final stretch of the pre-election effort.

Cinetonati William T.I. Taft

Cure Story Promises Relief for Baby Eczema

A mother recounts using Cuticura Remedies to treat her infant son Walter's severe eczema after two doctors failed. Within a week of the first application he slept better and sores faded, with a two month course clearing his face. The letter advocates Cuticura for skin diseases from infancy onward.

Walter Louis Beck R. F.D San Antonio Tex Forug & Chem. Corp Bole Tode Boston

Taft Address Captivates Cincinnati Rally Noir Taft Speech

Taft spoke to a National League of Republican Clubs gathering at Music Hall Cincinnati. He praised negro Baptist ministers and denounced Bryan, linking Democratic promises to Roosevelt’s militarism. Crowds packed the parade routes and Music Hall, the largest anti imperialism assembly, heard his night address with keen interest.

Midute Cincinnati Indianapolis Colmbus Tamilton National League of Republican Clubs Music Hall Taft National Convention of Negro Baptista Lexington Linton Hotel Bryan

WHAT TAFT SAID OF BRYAN

Taft’s speech analyzes William J. Bryan, arguing his promises lack practical proof. He cites Bryan’s record in Congress and under Cleveland, condemns the tariff bill, and says Bryan’s free coinage stance and prophecies failed. The address challenges Bryan’s credibility and policy methods.

Taft William J. Bryan Ryan Bryan Congress Mrr Cleveland Ost Cleveand Horgan Grover Cleveland

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup All Diseases of Throat

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup offers quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant tasting and gently laxative. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.

H. J. Moogh C. P. Guenther

Don't Experiment With Kidney Trouble Cure

A Freeport testimonial urges Doan's Kidney Pills to treat back pain urinary disorders and nervousness, claiming the remedy cures stubborn kidney cases. Mrs Scott Best of Ordway Street says she improved after using Doan's from Emmett's drug store and seeks others to try them. price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Dean's.

Dean Freeport Scott Best Ordway Street Ill Emmett Doan

Louis XVI Played Checkers Daily in the Temple

In Paris Carlyle notes Louis XVI played draughts daily while detained at the Temple. He reportedly played even during the September massacres, though the games would reflect gloom rather than skill as his mind was heavy with bleak thoughts.

Carlyle Louis XVI Paris London Mall

Ring's Little Liver Pills for Biliary Disorder

Advertising claim for Ring's Little Liver Pills to treat biliary issues and sick headache. Promoted as a remedy to keep you well. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther at 25 cents a box.

H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther

Taft warns on Bryan blueprint for bank deposits

Taft attacks Bryan for proposing untested bank deposit guarantees and cites his past shifts on railways and federal judges. He argues Bryan’s election would halt progress and revive the dire business climate of the last Democratic era.

Pear Algo Taft Bryan

Wisconsin Democratic nominees adopt platform in capitol convention

Democratic nominees met in the state capitol for a convention, framed a platform, elected a state chairman and adjourned sine die. The platform mirrors Milwaukee’s July 28 document but adds a plank to strengthen primary law with a campaign fund publicity clause.

Madison Wis Milwaukee

Republican state convention adjourns over LaFollette platform

Madison Wis Sept 23 The Republican state convention adjourned late last night until today due to platform committee’s failure to craft a satisfactory platform. The clash stems from opposition to the LaFollette idea, which remains strongly opposed by factions.

Madison Wis Republcan LaFollette

Hammond Re elected President of Republican National League

Cincinnati Sept 23 John Hays Hammond was re elected by acclama tion president of the Republican National League A constitutional change was adopted adding four vice presidents to recognize all sections and regions of the party

Cincinnati John Hays Hammond Republican National League

Governor Haskell declines to reply to oil charges

Guthrie Oklahoma September 23 Governor Haskell declines to issue a statement in reply to Roosevelt Hearst Standard Oil charges citing Willam J Bryan telegram to President Roosevelt as his answer keeping the matter from further comment by the governor

Guthrie Okla Haskell Roosevelt-Hearst Standard Oil Willam J. Bryan Roosevelt

Contempt case against Gompers headed for answer before official

District of Columbia supreme court orders President Gompers to answer questions he has refused to address before Commissioner Harper in a contempt proceeding. Also reports death of F M Howarth at 43 in Germantown Pennsylvania and other brief items including a fatal kitchen kerosene accident in Penna Tine, flood notes from Andalusia and a Manila cholera trend, Missouri rain ending drought, and obituary of Robert Davis Hughes at Cleveland Q.

Gompers F. of L District of Columbia Supreme Court Harper F. M. Howarth Germantown William Landon Peno Tine Casariche Andalusia Spain Manila Missouri Robert Davis Hughes American Express Company Cleveland, Q

Two Hairs I Begin to Realize Growing Up

In the Cathbolle Standard and Times a dialogue quotes young Mr. Kallow saying he now feels less a youth with a bit of hair on his lip. Miss Knox replies that in four months he may have another hair.

Mr. Kallow

Fires Sweep Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota Towns

Fires threaten Bemidji and nearby settlements in Beltrami county Minnesota as aid is requested from Governor Johnson. Dozens of small hamlets near Rhinelander and Ashland face destruction with lakeside fires spreading across lakes Superior and Michigan coasts. Grand View and Merrill report isolation and advancing flames with crews fighting back as wind remains light.

St. Paul, Minn Johnson Bemidji Andrews Minnesota Beltrami County Minnesota and International Northern Pacific Railway Rhinelander Wis Satuit Moon’s Lake Ashland Mason Edward Hines Lumber Company Bad River Indian Reservation Odanah Lakes Superior Haror Lake Michigan Bayfield County Swan Hegstrom

Whole village was dead in frozen Siberian coast

Beattle Washington Sept 28 a party of Indians canoeing to check on Siberian Eskimos found a whole village dead on the coast. With provisions exhausted the famished survivors reportedly ate skin covers from houses and even began devouring clothing. Rev Edward O Campbell reports from St Lawrence Island Alaska in a letter describing the tragedy and noting the remote communication only once a year.

St. Lawrence Island Nome Alaska Wallace H. Lee Seattle St. Lawrence Campbell

Woman Killed in Providence Automobile Crash

Mrs W D Gavey of Fall River wife of a confectioner killed in an East Providence crash near Ingraham's Corners when a touring car collided with an electric car. Her two children and Mrs Borden of Fall River were badly hurt in the accident on Sept 23.

Providence W. D. Gavey Fall River Borden Ingraham’s Corners East Providence

Monster peat dredge burned at Black Jake marshes

In Ogensdenburg on September 23 a large peat dredge built by the International Power Heat and Fuel Co. for dredging peat from the Black Jake marshes and converting it into bricquettes for fuel was destroyed by fire. Insurance coverage is listed at 15000 dollars.

Ogensdenburg International Power, Heat and Fuel Company Black Jake

Ocean Tragedy on the Pacific Star of Bengal sinks near Coronation Island

Seattle dispatch confirms the loss of the Star of Bengal on Coronation Island with 110 fatalities and 27 survivors. Nine whites are among the drowned, according to the Signal Corps report.

Seattle Wash Army Signal Corps Star of Bengal Coronation Island

Anxious Mother Probes Suitor’s Marriage Intentions

A mother questions her daughter about a frequent visitor, Nellie, asking if the young man Muggins is courting with intent to marry. The daughter admits uncertainty, noting the suitor’s habit of keeping plans unclear.

Nellie Muggins

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