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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
3
In Washington April the Navy appropriation debate features Williams delivering a witty talk satirizing rivals and war balloons. He lampoons Republicans and defends measures to build battleships while joking about monitors and armed readiness.
A fragmentary debate scene depicts Captain Hobson interrupted amid laughter and heckling. Williams challenges the joke and warns against further interruptions as speakers reference poetry and past verses. The atmosphere lurches between satire and parliamentary decorum as minutes unfold.
A committee report from Washington outlines a plan to establish a framework aimed at preventing industrial disturbances. The proposal details scope, enforcement, and potential impacts on workers and employers, with emphasis on maintaining public order and stability during labor actions.
Senator Clapp of Minnesota, chair of the Indian affairs committee, is honored by Crow leader Chief Plenty Coos and followers who present him with a war bonnet. Clapp accepts the token of peace and potential symbolism for his role in Congress.
Washington April 17 the long standing dispute over whether the United States should build Holland type submarine torpedo boats was decided in the negative by the house with naval secretary given free hand to purchase. The naval appropriation bill passed. vote 604 to 2. Senate not in session.
In Hingleton Pennsylvania on April 1 a rescue team recovering bodies after two weeks located Michael Pole aski and John Waseheniek entombed in the Jeddo No. 4 tunnel following an April death.
In April near Minneapolis the Northern Pacific coast line was held up just outside city limits. Two men robbed passengers taking S41 and two watches while abducting a rider noted as WILY. Police sought leads and described the suspects as armed and masked.
Anton Woletz, sixty, a Janesville tailor, drowned after falling from a shop window into Reel River. In Chester Puerto Rico a strike riot left rioters using pistols and injuring men, stopping streetcars. Boston Stock Exchange closed for the day and tomorrow. Relig Silverstein, a quorelist, remains active after a violent incident in New York. Central Passenger Association delays convention actions. Fowler proposes a 43 member commission for a scientific financial and currency system. Ferdinand Sehrmaeher, long known as the oatmedt kine, dies in Akron. Alberta Canon reportedly killed forty Japanese laborers in the Cascade mountains. Hugh Mcdonald, prominent Green Bay tribal leader, dies at seventy-five. Various notices describe medical, legal, and criminal events across New York, Urbana Ohio, Bellefont, and beyond including a heating plant blast, a divorce denial involving Miss Marlowe, and a range of unsettled cases.
A summary counters common beliefs about freezing water and ice formation. It notes sea water freezes near 27 degrees, frost forms on surface ice, and hot water can freeze faster, while impurities do not cleanly freeze out. The piece argues thawing in pipes, not freezing, causes bursts.
The Supreme Court of Indiana sits at Indianapolis and is expected next Wednesday to rule on whether the local option liquor law is constitutional and if recent statewide sections are valid. The case follows the Randolph county vote where the anti saloon element prevailed and saloon keeper John McBride was fined after remaining open. Both sides claim the ruling will settle the law’s constitutionality and that no higher appeal will follow.
At Amer ican Administrator works in St Louis on April 17 Armenian Greek and Turkish laborers clashed with citizens over firing, pay, and camp entrances. A timekeeper's shack at the main gate was demolished and many injured by stones and sticks as the plant shut earlier in December and ten workers were to be rehired after new hires. Timekeeper T C Sharp fired his revolver to disperse the crowd.
An Easter Sunday double wedding will be performed in Arenzville with the Witte family celebrating a twenty fifth anniversary. Miss Miryimee M Witte will marry Albert P Lovekamp and Julius U Witte will wed Miss Vartha dh Paul, marking a notable ceremony in the El area.
Sprinefield Qh 17 The Miners union has appropriated 200 in aid over the Western Federation of Miners and voted to uphold the state officials of the Miners Operators Association in denying the new ad the Trindhinia mine in Monteciuory Comney for strike after two additional shottrers were hired by the operatives.
An April 1 altercation in Carmi between Police Judge Alfred Pendel and Police Chief Th SoPar ended with Pendell allegedly attempting to shoot the chief. The judge was subdued by officers and placed in custody after the confrontation over a prisoner’s release.
Father John B P Mota longtime pastor of St Mara's Resura Catholic Church in New Berlin died in St Johns Hospital after paralysis at age 69. He served thirty five years in the ministry and was widely known in the community.
The Grand Council adjourned after sessions with several officials and attendees, and announced reconvening in April next year. Multiple named officials attended, with dustathiae and other matters noted during the adjournment.
A man sits at a window in a country house with Dorothea on his knees. He gazes into a future beyond the fields as the girl asks what he sees. He replies that he looks into the future, not the pasture, in a Harper's Weekly vignette.
A damaged OCR fragment from the Hills City Journal presents disjointed phrases about poems and prices. It mentions a poet and restless feelings but lacks clear events or names to anchor a fuller report.
A garbled note suggests a comic quarrel about marital leads with Hawkins Low and Hempeck. It hints that he vowed no woman could outpace him, while she holds the reins, implying ongoing leadership by him and a counter in her favor.
Chelsea fire insurance losses dominate discussions with figures from United Fire and other insurers. Willard C. Hill admits a loss of 150000 for United Fire, while Fireman's Fund net 90000 and Equitable of Providence net 41200. German of Peoria net 9500, Royal of Liverpool estimates 250000 including German of Freeport, Queen's net 112000, Continental net 155364, Fidelity net 80500, summing to 7254350 for Chelsea losses.
An advertisement claims Vinol improves weight, appetite, and vigor by using cod liver oil elements in a refined form. It argues Vinol strengthens organs, aids digestion, builds red blood, and benefits the elderly, weak women, children, and after illness, with a money back guarantee.
Brewers and distillers urge saloonkeepers in Illinois to stockpile liquor and stay quiet until the supreme court rules on the local option law. The decision expected next Wednesday could overturn the measure, with some attorneys deeming the law unconstitutional while others insist it is sound.
An advertisement promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle laxative that relieves coughs and bronchial trouble. It claims suitability for children and lists endorsers H. J. Moogh and P. Guenther. The product is marketed as pleasant to take and effective against coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and phlegm.
The Woman's club plans Federation day at its regular tomorrow afternoon. Musical numbers include a piano selection by Miss Marie Barnist, singing by the Treble Clef club, and a piano number by Miss Caro Austin. Mrs. L. K. Wynne of Sterling will speak on Federation subjects and a discussion will follow. Mrs. B. A. Arnold and Mrs. H. W. Rowley report on Hull House Industrial Commission findings.
An advertisement proclaims ManZan Pile Remedy priced at 50 cents and ready to use. It promises prompt relief for any form of piles and soothing effects. Sold by H Moogh and C P Guenther.
Rockford April 17 Douglas Pattison of Freeport seeks the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and will be a candidate for initiation at Tebala Shrine spring ceremonial May 6. Congressman F C Lowden may attend, already elected. C F E Fuller, a member, is expected. Thirty petitions have been received.
Assessor Charles Franz announced the appointment of John Bricker as assistant assessor. This marks the third appointment by Franz, who said he plans to name at least two more within a few days.
Dirk P. Freckson transfers part of section 15 in the town of Waddaims to Herbert R. Clark for 12.600 in value. The transaction records a parcel change in the local property ledger with the buyers and sellers named.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Crenant and Luedeking with Phote, plus a cryptic 4-lbdtf tag. The readable content provides no clear event, location, or date to frame a full news item.
Jos Redlinger at 44 So Galenia Avenue advertises a stock of brand new wheels with claims they are useful for quick trips and pay for themselves. The message urges buyers to visit the shop for reliable wheels at fair prices.
Coming events list numerous social gatherings. April includes Easter party, pondesvous, card parties, dances, quilt dance, a sixteenth annual bal at Masonic temple, and St Marys charity events. May features an annual ball by Freeport Aerie and a Grand Opera House performance by Madame Gadski and Frank da Forgetn.
Fragmentary OCR lists Aprilia Lyman Th Howe moving pictures April Lion and the Mouse May 1 Chas Rothionford Antony Cleapwaterna May 8 Ralphistewart Strong Heart hints at dates and names without clear events or context.
An old time advertisement claims Father William s Indian Herb Tablets cure liver kidney stomach and bowel ailments. It promises vigorous liver action aid digestion purify blood and regular bowels. Priced at 20 cents with money back if not satisfied, sold by C P Guenthe & Co druggists at Galena avenue and Jalena street.
The Decatur Review cautions readers against spreading doom and calamity rumors amid fears of hard luck. It urges restraint, urging people to wait for real harm before reacting, avoid sensational forecasts, and keep calm until concrete trouble arrives. It notes baseless claims about business and services and urges fact gathering before shouting murder.
Ready to use collapsible tube with nozzle, one application soothes heals reduces inflammation relieves soreness and itching. Price 50c. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
A passenger asks the captain on the ocean liner if he ever gets homesick. The captain replies that he never feels homesick, asserting constant absence of such longing aboard.
A London paper estimates the Rothschild wealth at 4000000 pounds now and projects it to reach around 15,000,000 pounds in seventy years, a figure considered unbelievable by some observers.
An advertisement notes a product called Pinegalye Carbolized that acts as a poultice for cuts sores burns and chapped skin. It is sold by H. J. Moogh and Co. and is marketed as a spring remedy.
Mrs Annie Sheel announces the opening of hair dressing parlors in rooms vacated by Dr Shelp over City Drug Store at Varner Galena and Van Buren streets. She invites old customers and new clients to visit, with telephone 33h.
Armour Star hams featured for breakfast serving at 13c aldb with a sale this week. Hudson River Roeshad Menken and O Brien list address 4686 124 Chicago Street as the vendor.
The article recounts a naval dispute over officers paying their own travel expenses out of pocket. It describes a New York to Sitka assignment, a beleaguered officer seeking funds, and a secretary of the navy’s orders to proceed with the voyage, highlighting fiscal strain and procedural friction in the fleet.
In a Newport News scene seven years ago Val recalls Captain J B Stuart, son of the famed Confederate cavalry leader, speaking with a coastwise steamer captain about an urgent call from his mother in Norfolk. The exchange shows Stuart prioritizing family over official duties despite the moment.
A Freeport testimonial urges Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. J A Buckley recounts backache, nervousness, weight loss, and sleep issues before using the pills at Emmett's drug store. After a few boxes he reports renewed strength, energy, and no kidney pain. For sale by all deners. 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co New York sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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