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Newspaper

Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

3

Roosevelt is Defender of Law and Reform, Says Freeman Trib

The Freeman-Tribune highlights President Theodore Roosevelt as a staunch defender of enforced law and reform, praising his fearless leadership, impartial stance on capital and labor, and ongoing fight for anti trust enforcement. The piece also discusses political positions, judicial actions, and calls for support of Hull’s congressional re election tied to a key retail merchants bill.

Bryan Roosevelt Taft George Gray Pennsylvania Gray Nuscarry

Roosevelt style praised by The Freeman Tribune

The Freeman Tribune endorses Theodore Roosevelt for his plain manner and direct speech. It argues his natural approach and commitment to principles and allies justify his willingness to confront snobbery and engage openly with the public.

Pilkington Pushes Food Labeling Plan to Seventh District

Former Graphics Herald editor W J Pilkington, now in Des Moines, urges passage of a federal labeling bill to require manufacturer supplied ingredients and origin on all foods. He argues the measure will curb mail order competition and be introduced by Rep J A T Hull in the next Congress.

W. J. Pilkington Graphics Herald Des Moines Big Game Pilkington Congress Seventh Congressional District J. A. T. Hull

Des Moines Pursues Mrs Shercliffe as Reward Hits Fugitive

Sleuths shadow Mrs. Frank Shercliffe wife of Colorado murder convict now a fugitive. Des Moines police report a $200 reward on Shercliffe head with a photo showing his aged appearance.Mrs Shercliffe denies letters aiding escape though prosecutors say he seeks her help.

Des Moines Johnston Frank Shercliffe Colorado Iowa Pollock Shercliffe Marshal Hume Slater Slater Post Neal Shereliffe Justice

Lion Hunt Ends as Big Cat Is Killed in New Jersey

An African lion from Leon Washburn's circus escaped near New Brunswick and killed two cows and a calf before being shot and killed by Edward Radhel after a night of pursuit by keepers and farmers. Nero fled toward a wood after attacking a camel and other animals in the menagerie.

New Brunswick N. J Leon Washburn Boundbrook Edward Radhel Nero Isham Fdawara Radel Armond Mim Rade

Mad dog scare grips Boone as bites rise

A mad dog scare reaches Boone with several bites reported. Mayor Farrow issues a proclamation, approved by the city council, requiring all dogs to be chained or muzzled until November 25 or be shot by authorities. Fine calling cards at this office.

Boone Farrow

Prosecution Record under Sherman Act Detailed by Justice Dept

Washington Oct 2 The Department of Justice released a pamphlet summarizing civil and criminal cases filed under the Sherman act the interstate commerce act and the Elkins act from 1889 to date It lists counts by presidency including Roosevelt Harrison Cleveland and McKinley with totals of indictments convictions dismissals and fines reaching 1 118 825 and fines overall to date 1 147 000 plus in pending cases

Washington, D. C Department of Justice United States Harrison Cleveland McKinley Roosevelt Nolle

Flood Devastates Hyderabad in India Death Toll Rising

Thousands die as a catastrophic flood in Hyderabad, capital of the Nizam's dominions, follows unprecedented rains. Lake overflows, Muss river bursts banks, a wall of water sixty feet high engulfs the city, wrecking homes and leaving vast mud and a foul stench after subsidence.

Hyderabad India

Murder Trial Under Way at Garner in Mason City Case

The Garner murder trial of Frank McDonnell of Mason City continues with J. C. Martin as chief witness and his daughter Grace testifying about the upstairs quarrel before the Feb 26, 1908 shooting at the Mason City cement plant hotel. The trial is expected to last several days.

Garner Cerro Corda Frank McDonnell Mason City George Stevens J. C. Martin Landford Miss Grace

Standard Oil Hearing on Preferential Rates in Rail Travel

Chicago Oct 2 Standard Oil attorneys presented evidence before Judge Franklin Ferris defending that the company did not receive rebates or preferential railroad rates across regions. Government special attorneys Kellogg and Morrison argued for rebates and secret concessions, while Felton and Rosenthal for Standard Oil contested the charges. The case ties to a government effort to dissolve Standard Oil and impose a large fine, with testimony to be completed by Jan 1, 1909.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Franklin Ferris Federal Frank B. Kellogg Charles Ofl Pointe Felton Ferris St. Louis Albany

Mob Burns Ferry Company Offices after Disaster at Smyrna

Infuriated by the ferry disaster yesterday residents attacked the Wamideen company offices in Smyrna and burned them down. Piers and landings were destroyed by fire. One hundred forty people drowned when the ferry boat sank.

Smyrna Wamideen Company Sunde

Brakeman Will Butler Killed In Calmar Accident

Brakeman Will Butler 18 son of Ed Butler of Charles City was killed at Calmar when he fell from a switch engine the locomotive passed over him lopping off both legs. The body was brought to Charles City for burial.

Charles City Will Butler Ed Batler Calmar Here

Buster Brown Sells Soda Year Round

Local shop star Buster Brown continues soda sales through all seasons amid steady demand. Store offers a variety of flavors and deals for daily customers.

Buster Brown

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the Tribune Freeman-Tribune Pub. Co D. L. Hunter F. Hunter Daily Freeman-Tribune by _mail Gov. Haskell William Randolph Hearst Senate Cummins John W. Kern Connersville Ind iGeorge Gray Supreme ’Court Supreme Henry Waterson Haskell Oklahoma Mr. Bryan New York Republics Graham Hull The Freeman-Tribune Theodore Roosevelt District Court of the State Hamilton County A. D S. W. Miller David H. Miller Silas M. Miller Hattie A. Miller Jane Day Solomon Day Allen J. Miller Margaret Miller Belle Isabelle Lyon Geo. Lyon David H.miller Silas M. Miller Hattie A. “Miller David W. Miller Silas J. Miller Belle Lyon Plateaiff Plactutuf Webster City Outlaw Mrs Lion Hunt New Jersey Roose Standard Oil Octopus Ferential Railway Ad John D’s Legal Try
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