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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
6
A Washington report describes a Commerce Senate inquiry into print paper costs. Speaker Cannon proposes a select committee to investigate rising prices blamed on a paper trust. Complainants allegedly refused to provide proof, while critics cite forest depletion and duty impacts as drivers.
Washington April 21 senators and the president's secretary were touched by sensational statements in the house by Sims Peon during debate on the District of Columbia street railway franchise. Sims alleged the street railway companies tried to thwart Congress efforts to regulate Washington street facilities and possible stock ownership schemes by executives and directors.
Fragmentary passage discusses responsibility for dear hits and a two-thirds vote threshold. Republicans and Democrats clash over accountability timing, with Palzed accusing opponents of obstructing bills and Willingas responsive yet unclear on concessions.
A speaker questions why vital interests were ignored while a resolution is debated. The crowd reacts as hands are called for yeas and nays, and a round of applause follows the passing of the measure.
Washington reports leaders of both parties intend to pass legislation during the recess to empower a currency commission. The measure would authorize an investigation of banking methods and currency issues to determine whether country banks caused the currency string. The authority may be included in a broader social bill or as a separate measure, with the commission’s mandate not yet clearly defined.
Washington April 20 Porah delins ted the anne ticant weeto settlers on the Twenty -lfth infantry were early. Tio was Borah's first spevch in the senate. The senate gave further consid eration for the Mill devoting about so HOO. received from the sate of pare Hie hands insineis, Dindinga. tows Michigan, Wisconsin, and other states to the construction of drainage works via those states. cid)he section wae thorizing the donning of this Pumdee stites, corporations, etc. for the drai pene oof state cand: parivate: dands veves stricken oom. The geevadl cadaries tae appreciation PAHS were reported to the seagun. With the exception of Cooper and Neleon Wiss. Eeputidenns, this tous of arepresentatives by on stifet party vote sustiibed the speakers rudine ts Saturday whoop he deehkrited a daretiave ibttery (hict tad beer marde hye Wit livtas OMiss. ON majority wees sui satihiuted for a two-thirds' nigderity a the rude fer "suspension day Lit other business was done, but ities fitted peed no resolution for an invest: citing of toe pulp and print paer mat ter.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a subcommittee report on a trade issue with references to transport, penalties, and state actions. The readable text mentions cocoiercoal pitbieses and a transport related to penalties, without clear dates or full names.
In April reports describe alleged graft tied to police misconduct. Two policemen were arrested on charges related to abuse of power while others face possible indictments. The details remain unclear amid fragmented OCR text and unnamed witnesses.
An odd contrivance is described where bamboo tubes are tied under carrier pigeons wings. As the birds flap, the tubes make a whistling sound that supposedly frightens away birds of prey. The report notes this technique as a curious local anecdote from China.
Springfield April 21 The Democratic convention dominates state politics as candidates are lined up for governor and other offices. Delegates gather at the St Nicholas hotel while leaders push direct primaries and influence within the party. Governor Deneen and ex Governor Yates campaign as opponents rally voters across the state.
An across the board notice describes a proposed modern cemetery of concrete with sealed crypts and nonperishable burial structures. Details mention five by thirty-three feet plan, towers twenty feet high, and a crypt capable slab with a round end, reflecting a futuristic design.
A veteran observer predicts a highly competitive 1908 season with strong showings from New York Boston Philadelphia and Pittsburgh plus key stars like Wagner and Lajoie. The piece notes improved rosters in Chicago St Louis Cleveland Detroit and others, expects a close fight to the end, and highlights rising attendance and a commitment to clean play.
Exhilarating open air exercise with Jos Redfinger modern bicycles offers health and pleasure. Visit 44 South Galena Ave to see high grade wheels and fresh stock whether buying now or later.
A brief classified style notice offering storage services for stoves by Genant and Luedeking with a contact phone 593, indicating a simple local ad.
The excerpt argues that a blind child inherits a perceptual and cognitive mold from ancestors. It claims color and sound shape speech, and that the brain of the race permeates thought, forcing the blind to learn to see with others’ eyes and hear with their ears, as Thelen Weller notes.
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