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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
6
On a Milwaukee stop Bryan published a reply to Roosevelt's rejoinder to Bryan's telegram. He denies delaying, defends Haskell and Taft contrasts, questions common charges, criticizes Roosevelt's platform, and pledges a one term presidency with a decisive, self defending administration. The piece outlines Bryan’s attack on presidential conduct and his promise of reform and equity.
Bryan grills Taft on anti-trust planks, noting differences with Roosevelt and Hughes. He cites presidential quotes and steel trust behavior, arguing that current big-name backers may shape policy. The Nebraskan pledges vigorous prosecution of law-defying corporations and vows to enforce new anti-trust measures.
Bryan lampoons publicity of campaign contributions and notes Roosevelt’s missed point in a former letter. He cites Chicago convention’s nine to one rejection of a contributions plank and Taft’s stance, favoring post election publicity over the Democratic pre election plan. He asks Roosevelt to urge the national committee to adopt the Democratic idea and explains his reply to Roosevelt’s reasoning.
Washington Sept 28 Roosevelt issues a 6000 word reply to Bryan. He argues the Republican platform opposes guilty trust magnates and mirrors his administration’s actions against trusts. He defends the steel deal as lawful and necessary to avert panic, and says he would act against any trust that violates the law.
In a lengthy statement Roosevelt cites a St. Louis paper and Judge Henry S. Priest in praising Bryan, while arguing trust magnates lean toward Taft. He recalls 1896 silver mine contributions, contrasts Hughes and Roosevelts aims, and accuses Bryan of hypocrisy on Haskell and other officials. He condemns demagogy and calls for radical reform, criticizing Bryan's stance and Hidebound politics.
The president asserts Bryan knew or should have known neither Hughes nor the president were influenced by the source of contributions and that Bryan imputes insincerity. He states that contributions were made to his campaign.
Taft, traveling to Minneapolis, replies to Senator Foraker regarding his testimony on Judge Doyle. He says he merely spoke to Doyle’s character and ability, notes Doyle’s Standard Oil ties, and denies accepting hospitality from Middle Bass Club or riding a trust man’s private car. He calls the accusation of linking him to the Standard Oil Company ridiculous and accuses Foraker of using the claim to justify employment with Standard Oil.
New York September 28 Nerman Ridder editor of the Staats Zeitung and vice chairman of the publicity bureau of the Democratic national committees was appointed by National Chairman Mack to succeed Governor Kell and has accepted the post.
Governor Haskell spoke to a large Guthrie crowd on the Royal Hotel steps denouncing President Roosevelt as a four flusher and reiterating his defense against Roosevelt’s charges.
A Washington Star quip ponders women's suffrage with Sirius Barker noting uncertainty and joking about hand painted ballots, reflecting early 20th century attitudes toward ballots and reform.
To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism Pineules for the Kidneys brings relief in the first dose Hundreds testify to their remarkable healing and tonic properties A 30 days trial costs 1 00 They purify the blood Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
Chased by the law and a claim of cruelty Healy urges that his 1908 divorce from Mrs Healy was obtained under false pretenses to satisfy her wishes for an independent life. He now seeks to set aside the decree and restore the marriage while denying cruelty. Mrs Healy receives $175 monthly alimony in the case filed in superior court.
Edwardsville Sept 28 For six years County Judge John E Lillskoet ter and his wife have saved all fees paid for marriages in a fund called Cupid's toll It has grown to about 1200 and will be used to furnish their new home Judge Hillskoetteh has officiated at about 125 weddings yearly with a typical fee of 2 making roughly 250 annually This record may outpace other St Louis area officiants Recently the judge ordered a new house on West St Louis street to be built with funds from the toll}
Springfield Ul Sept 28 Attendance on exhibitors day the second day of the Daois state fair was one third larger than the same day last year according to figures from the board of agriculture. Notable work on the grounds centered on Captain Got Bambaugh who began filling the gas bag of the big dirigible balloon scheduled for its first flight today.
In Chicago at West Twelfth Street Mrs Elizabeth Bowles, rushing to help her three year old daughter who had fallen, was attacked by a Newfoundland dog that mauled her at least fifty times. She remains in serious condition. The dog was shot.
Cairo reports a $150,000 blaze destroying the office building and warehouse of the Three States Supplement company and the warehouse and yard of the Welly Bros. Lumber company. The incident occurred in Cairo on September 28.
Hl Sept 28. The United Brethren conference there took strong grounds in favor of baseball and other athletic games.
Carn, UK, Sept. 28. Michael Anderson, aged seventy six, dies. He was one of Carmi's early pioneers.
Be es Laxative Cough Syrup marketed as quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take and gently laxative. Sold by H J Moogh C P Guenther.
A brief notice notes suits pressed for customers at a shop located near Galena and Van Buren streets. The snippet lists Mal le s as the store name and mentions a 500 price point or quantity in connection with the service.
Petrons not receiving their paper regularly will confer a favor by notifying the office of the issue.
Northeast Missouri and Kansas report heavy fall. Roberta Stuptes of Elmo, Mo., dies in mysterious incident. Massachusetts Prohibitionists nominate a full ticket led by Willard of Beverly. US battleship fleet due at Manila after Perth pass. National Irrigation Congress convenes in Albuquerque as Governor Hughes attends Chicago events on Oct 4. Theodore Roosevelt begins service with Wartford Carpet Works in Thompsonville Conn. White Plains denies sanity trial bid for Unity KR. Bryan and Taft attend events in Minnesota and North Dakota. Chicago sees large Prohibition parade. beam elevated railway collision in Berlin kills twenty and injures nineteen. Eugene V. Debs speaks in Detroit before heading to Toledo.
Three citizens and two Italians were blown to pieces by an explosion of dynamite while working at a cut along the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad near Tobyhanna. Victims included Harry Broadhead of Tobyhanna John Walsh of Firth Clutte Virginia and Godrick Coyne of Kingston. Walsh's legs were blown apart with parts found along 360 and 200 yards from the track. Shreds clung to telegraph wires and bodies were identified by clothing.
Springfield Sept 28 William D Ryan national secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America will retire April 1 next to enter a new field of work. He has held the post for years and plans a gradual transition with the union offering thanks for his service.
Chicago, Sept. 28 report of standings and scores across the league. Cincinnati beat St Louis 7 2 in a game marked by errors. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2. Chicago beat Boston 8 to 0. In National games Brooklyn 8 Chicago 0, St Louis 8 Philadelphia 2, plus other second games. American results include Cleveland 5 Washington 4 and Chicago 12 New York 0 in a big Chicago win.
On Maidstone's brewery roof stands a remarkable vane shaped as an old brown jug and glass. The cowper jug rises three feet six inches high and three feet in diameter, with a capacity of 108 gallons.
Advertises Ring's Little Liver Pills as relief for biliousness and sick headache. Claims they keep you well and cost 35 cents. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders at Tieeea and Dollmeyer’s af phone to arrange servicing and measurements. The snippet notes routine business activity and local shop interaction. The item reflects everyday trades and customer requests in a small town context.
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