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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

5

Senate Liquor Shipments Bill Agreed by Committee

Washington April 7 After extended hearings the senate judiciary committee agreed on a bill regulating interstate liquor shipments It forbids collect on delivery packages with fictitious consignor or consignee names and aims to curb railroad and express agents acting for liquor houses The measure seeks to empower states to police liquor movement while a minority view favors broader state rights provisions The report will be unanimous but a later floor fight is anticipated by supporters and opponents alike

Washington Senate Committee Judiciary Knox Consignor Consignea Tigmor Ugquor Tate Senate

Anti Bryan Movement Emerges in York Conference

An anti Bryan movement formed in York during a conference attended by Western Democrats and noted mutiny from stem and Sou Omm states. William Sheeran Blue Eyed William and David G Hinl led efforts to name Alton Parker as Democratic nominee but failed to secure the presidency. Participants kept names secret to protect others in the car cave. Heavy representation came from the South and East as Minnesota Governor John A Julianson’s campaign opened in Chicago with Minnesota officials and citizens enroute to Pittsburg Landing for dedication. Johnson plans appearances in Louisville and Chicago en route home. April 1.

Chicaeo York Evsl Wikiam Sheeran Willia David G. Hinl Alton &. Parker Tulase Carcave Sout Eas John A Julinson Minnesota Chicago Uorters Grand Pacific Hotel Johnson Innesota Pitts- Dbuey Landing Minnesota Dorment Louisville

Bryan visits Denver with reception committee in republican era tone

William J. Sryan arrived in Denver from Colorado Springs accompanied by a reception committee headed by former Senator Patterson. He was driven to the Denver Diversity where Governor Henry Buchtel is Chancellor and gave a partisan address to students. He later lunched with Bryan Club directors at the president’s home, Wobs FL Shalroci.

William J. Sryan Denver Colorado Springs United States Patterson William J .Sryan Henry Buchtel Bryan Bryan Club Wobs FL Shalroci

Wage Cuts Hit New England Cotton Mills Affects Thousands

A wage reduction averaging 10 percent takes effect in New England cotton mills, affecting about 20,000 operatives. Earlier cuts reduced 80,000 workers, with another 35,000 slated to lose pay next Monday, expanding the impact to roughly 225,000 in total across mills including New Bedford.

Boston New England New Bedford Cial

Piano Sale by Lyon & Healy in Chicago

Chicago piano house Lyon & Healy announces a clearance of hundreds of pianos at nominal prices. Includes Steinway Weber and other major makes with prices from 120 to 200 plus dollars, all sale stock offered without reserve and with full return option. Shipping is strongly emphasized and Lyon & Healy notes 44 years of reputable dealing.

Chicapo Lyno & Healy Bui Steinway Weber Lyon & Henry Huntington Vase Kaube Washburn Fischer Kimball Chickering ELE BEE Addresa Byou & Healy Adame Street Chicago Lyon & Healy

MEAT PRICES GO HIGHER AS STORES RAISE COSTS

Retailers across New York and Ayr raise meat prices dramatically. Porterhouse steaks jump from 40 to 43 cents a pound, chuck and rib cuts rise to 30 cents, and other meats peak after weeks of stability. Pork leads the surge, with loin and roasting cuts up 15 to 18 cents per pound as wholesalers see no immediate relief. Cattle futures hint at supply increases around May, easing pressure slightly as grass fattening may begin.

New York Ayr

Study of a Prolonged Sleep Case Notes Recovery

A detailed report describes an elderly patient named Mrs Beulah Tos An Ageil completing sixty one days asleep. She faced numerous medical opinions as physicians examined the mysterious sleep. Weight loss is mentioned along with some recovery after hospital admission, though three pounds remain.

Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat and Livestock Prices

Minneapolis and Duluth quotations show wheat bids for spring and delivery months, with No 1 Northern near $1.00 to $1.02 and flax at $1.45 to $1.83. Cattle, hogs, and sheep prices at Minneapolis and Chicago reflect varied grades, with steers around $6.00, hogs $5.75 to $6.93, and lambs up to $7.40. Chicago reports wider ranges for cattle, calves, and sheep, with hogs around $6.20 and pork futures listed. Continuous grain futures and oats, corn, and butter markets appear, showing May, July, and Sept positions.

Duluth Northern St. Paul Chicago Union Chicago Hoss LGR Medalsies

Iowa Municipal Election Returns Favor New Commission Plan

Des Moines held its first municipal election under the commission form and elected A. J. Mathieswayer John MacVicar Weeley Ash L. Hamery and Charles L. Schrasom as councilmen. The results defeated the plan’s primary backers. Cedar Rapids chose John T. Carmody as mayor under the same system. Waterloo reelected John Reevor in Canton H. A. Crockett, and Council Bluffs saw Thomas Maloney elected mayor. Burlington reelected its mayor and Sioux City kept Sears for a third term. Only a few towns held elections.

Des Moines A.J. Mathieswayer John MacVicar Weeley Ash 2. L. Hamery Charles L. Schrasom Friends of New Commission A. J. Mathis Police Videe Council Bluffs Burlington Sears Denn Sioux City

Mystery of Chatsworth Solved by Hendricks Gait

The Black Hand mystery in Chatsworth is resolved. George Hendricks, eighteen, is tied to the case after Frank Wakeman, grain merchant, received a note demanding $10,000 at a railway yard or threats to his family and property. Wakeman identified Hendricks’s handwriting as similar to endorsements on checks. After questioning, Hendricks admitted guilt and was bound over.

Chatsworth George Hendrick Frank Wakeman Wakeman Young Hendricks

ARMED MEN GUARD BALLOTS IN SIOUX CITY CONTESTS

The Republican city central committee files contests against W. G. Sears and Samuel Page who were narrowly chosen mayor and police judge respectively. Ballot box watchers were hired after disputed ward results stirring political circles as William J. Bryan toured Des Moines giving speeches to Democrats across the state.

Republican City Central Committee W. G. Sears Samuel Page Sioux Cleetien

Mosebleed Pioneer Fitzpatrick Dies After Bleed At Home

T W Fitzpatrick a Cedar Valley pioneer died at his Iowa City area home after a night accident. He bled from a toe while unlocking a shoe and deteriorated over six days despite efforts by surgeons. He passed away peacefully with intermittent bleeding.

T. W. Fitzpatrick Cedar Valley Iowa City

Excitement Kills Veteran at Sioux City Baseball Game

Captain J. AL Peete, a Civil War veteran and banker, collapsed and died after witnessing a White Sox Lions City game in Sioux City. An enthusiastic fan nearby reportedly caused distress that led to heart failure, ending the veteran’s life.

J. AL Peete Sioux City

Clip Horses, Tam Offers For Fast Grooming Service

A brief notice advertises grooming for horses or colts on short notice by Tam, promising all work guaranteed and citing experience at 143 El n Stweil. Includes spellings and OCR quirks reflecting a historic ad style.

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