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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1906

Page

3

NEW WHEAT RECORD AND FARM OUTPUT SUMMARY

The Agriculture Department reports the United States set a new all time wheat record with a grand total of 759,030,000 bushels for winter wheat and optimistic spring wheat prospects. It notes corn and oats crop changes, states yield comparisons to 1901, and mentions 1906 and 1965 estimates alongside a UK education bill update and Irish cottages loan.

Department of Agriculture United States House of Commons House of Lords Ireland

Bank Loot Event Reveals Massive Shortfall in Illinois

A city arrest exposed a bank looting scheme tied to the disappearance of nearly 1,000,000 in funds. Investigators traced forged signatures and numbered checks, with state officials counting losses across 22,000 depositors and a mounting shortage of about 1,395,000 amid mortgage and asset gaps.

Heaway C. C. Jones

Eight Hour Day Plan Approved by Pacific Railway Conductors

Southern Pacific freight conductors and brakemen submit a new pay and working schedule after unanimous approval by the order of railway conductors. An advance in wages is also sought, with details to be announced. The plan aims to affect Seautheran Pacifc routes and road work practices.

Seautheran Pacifc Southern Pacific Railway System

Northwesters predict surge amid national encampment routing

Officials expect a major movement due to the national encampment at the G A R in St Paul. Illinois Central operates about 3000 refrigerator cars, carrying most fruit. Virginia Commission voids 2 cent mileage act. Indiana Railroad Commission orders a 33 1 3 percent freight rate cut west of the state line. Salton Sea pressure prompts Southern Pacific to plan a fifth mainline relocation within sixty days. George J Gould drives Western Pacific to recruit 7,000 more laborers. 10,000 already employed in Utah, Nevada, California. Wisconsin rate case delay continues amid new arguments against a 2 cent fare cap.

Pasenger G. A. RB St. Paul Illinois Central Railroad Virginia Corporation Commission United States Indiana Reailroad Commission Vandalia Railroad Company Indianapolis Indiana State Line Salton Sea Southern Pacific George J. Gould Western Pacific Utah Nevada California Middle West Northwest Wisconsin Rate Commission Fort William Henry Montcalm Paris President Madison Stonington Conn Napoleon St.Helena Missouri George Canning Louis Philippe France Erie Lake Edinburgh Potomac River Marshal Bazaine Isle of Ste. Marguerite Dr. Tanner Transvaal Republic Liverpool Oklahoma Indian Territory Atlantic Gen. Grant New York Hawaii Forest Maxwell Chariss A. Preller St. Louis Larry Donovan Hungerford Bridge London Florence Maverick Jase Liverpool China San Francisco Britannis Atles Memphis Tenn Great Britain Chattertham Sydney Dreyfus Rennes West Pius X Nelson A. Miles Pueblo Colo Col Younghusband Labia Roosevelt Wilkes Barre St. Thomas P. BD New York City Brees

Red Cross Emblem Faces Ban on Commercial Use

A Geneva Convention urges suppression of the Red Cross emblem for commercial use across the United States. The 1905 act bans unauthorized use and imposes fines or jail, with proceeds to the American National Red Cross, while retroactive enforcement was avoided.

United States Geneva National Red Cross Congress Red Cross American Red Cross American National Red Cross

Root Voices Sentiment at Buenos Aires Banquet

In a formal Buenos Aires gathering at the government house hosted by President Alcorta for Secretary Elihu Root, the ceremony highlighted allied sentiments between North and South America. Root affirmed enduring friendship with Argentina, noting shared values and a commitment to liberty and justice without forming alliances.

Anacle Sam Buenos Aires Alcorta Root Elihu Root North South America Mr Root Roosevelt United States Argentine Benjamin Rush James Monroe

Portraits and political quips from early headlines

A montage notes political figures and anecdotes from Maine to Oregon. It mentions a framed portrait for the late Speaker Reed in Augusta, HVAC style remarks by Mayor Fitzgerald, Col Andrew Harris abstaining, Mrs Hannah Sharp campaigning in Des Moines, and jokes about Senator Kittredge, Congressman Garnier, Confederate era lawmakers, graft in schools, Jonathan Bourne’s popular vote victory, Ex Senator Chandler’s quip about driving home safely.

Dhe. B Reed State House Augusta Fitzgerald Reston Andrew L. Harris Ohio Jobo Pattison Bradley Kentucky Louisville Jonathan Bourne Oregon Chandler

Nominations For Illinois General Assembly By Parties

A report lists Republican and Democratic nominations for the Illinois General Assembly from 51 districts with some districts adding Socialist or Prohibitionist candidates. The odd districts chose State Senate seats, even districts named House members, with numerous Chicago figures and others across the state named for the coming legislature.

General Assembly Ilinois State Senate House

Solons Without A Salary In Europe And Elsewhere

European legislators often receive little or no pay while in session. Norway pays 13 shillings daily. Switzerland 16 shillings with no absences. Romania £1 per day. Bulgaria 16 shillings but capital lawmakers get 12. Denmark 6s 8d with free theater seats. German states vary from 9 to 13s. Austria-Hungary spend about £160,000 yearly with travel and rent allowances. Italy Spain UK pay nothing, though Italy’s parliament costs £85,000 yearly.

Roumania Saxe-Coburg Bavaria Hesse Hungary Albert Austria- Hungary Austria United Kingdom Italy Spain London

Chronicle of major world events from 1388 to 1905

A garbled list chronicles diverse historical milestones spanning 1388 to 1905, including battles at Chevy Chase and Stonington, statehood and royal events, European turmoil, infrastructural and scientific notes, and presidential actions. It names Henry VIII, Catherine Howard, Napoleon's embarkation, Missouri's statehood, and coastal earthquakes among scattered items.

Douglas Chevy, Chase England France Scotland Henry VIII Catherine Howard New York Greenwich Observatory Lished

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