Foraker and Taft clash over rate bill in Ohio speech
Senator Foraker denounces Secretary Tafts tariff stance at Chautauqua, defending the Elkins law and Hepburn policy while criticizing the proposed rate making power of the Interstate Commerce Commission. He urges constitutional checks and warns against rapid revision before public hearing. He cites Georgia and southern state tensions.
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Interstate Board
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Card
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Lithe
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de Iverely
Foraker Defends Railways Against Hepburn Bill Critique
Senator Foraker argues railroads benefited from current policy and that the Hepburn bill misstates its impact. He cites previous remarks on rate control and warns that tightening regulation could raise borrowing costs, hindering expansion while profits rise amid prosperity.
Debate on tariff duties and labor cost changes
The text debates whether tariff duties fixed by Congress should be revised due to rising labor costs since the statute. It notes labor costs rising 23 to 60 percent while foreign costs lag, and questions the Manufacturers' association stance affecting policy.
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Congress
National Manufacturers’ Association
Kath
Savings Bank Is Suspended In Portheond Ore
The Ore eon Trust and Savings bank of Portheond Oregon is suspended after the board cites failure to realize on securities and the event court for Multnomah county orders closure. Thomas Devlin appointed receiver. bank capitalized at 100000 with deposits about 4000000 ten days earlier. Vice President Lytle blames cashier W Morris Aforris whose methods are criticized while friends defend him.
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Ore
Oreeon ‘Trust and Savings’ Bank
Aid Tet
Samomnein
Multonomih Couity
Thomas € Devlin
Tno
Lytle
W. Cooper Aforris
Morris
Uad
San Francisco Names Police Commissioners to Fill Vacancies
In San Francisco on August 9 22 Muirer Taylor appointed Joseph A Leggett Dlaries A Swivert and Voger Weil to fill vacancies created by removals of Commissioners Minn Wallen and Moore. The officers refuse to vacate and are watched by Chief of Police Dinit.
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San Francisco
Cannon leaves Valcour for Thousand Islands visit
Plattsburg Aug 22 Joseph G Cannon speaker of the house of representatives left Valcour the summer home of Representative Joseph C Stirley his guest today for the Thousand Islands where he will be the guest of Representative Lowden during the next ten days.
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N.Y
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Valcour
Joseph C. Stirley
National union polishers convention calls for wage rise
At the national convention of union metal polishers and brass workers in Cincinnati a resolution was offered proposing a 20 percent wage increase and an eight hour day for members, under discussion during the past two days.
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Cincinnati
Sig
National Convention of Union
Metal Polishers and Brass Workers
Representative Foss Plans Coastal Inspection Tour
Washington D C Sept 22 Representative Foss of Illinois, chair of the house committee on naval affairs, boards the Dolphin dispatch boat to inspect yards along the north Atlantic coast. The trip will end in Boston in September. Great interest grows around Roosevelt speeches at Provincetown and Taft remarks in Columbus, with newspapers printing large extracts.
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Ave
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Columbus
Scores on the Diamonds Chicago and Beyond
Scores from baseball games across leagues include New York beating Chicago 1 0, Boston defeating Pittsburgh 4 0, Cleveland topping Washington, Detroit 0 0, St Louis beating Chicago, New York 4 1, Minneapolis 6 Milwaukee 2, Kansas City 2 to Toledo 0, and Des Moines and Pueblo clash. Teams named include Chicago New York Cleveland Detroit St Louis Milwaukee Milwaukee and Omaha Des Moines.
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End of Masters Hearing in Mrs Eddy Suit Sparks Dismissal Move
In Concord New Hampshire August 22 a masters hearing on an equity suit by relatives seeking an accounting of Mrs Mytr Baker Glover Eddy founder of Christian Science ends as ex Senator Chandler files motion to dismiss. Streeter for plaintiffs argues no profit from delaying actions and that Ms Eddy’s competency remains unsettled. The court reports plan to revert to Superior Court to decide on dismissal while alienist Hamilton testifies Mrs Eddy is competent to manage her affairs.
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Lore
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Superior Court
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Streeter
Christian Seletee Publication Committee
de Aten Mebane Hamilton
New York
Teddy
Themilton
Thirty Firemen Strike Ferry Boats Over Wages
Thirteen firemen on the Lone Island railroad ferries struck to press a 65 to 70 monthly wage increase. Five hour service between Manhattan and Long Island City was nearly halted as officials weighed demands. City transit riders used trolley cars to reach Brooklyn and Long Island City while the strike paused.
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Tirty
Long Island City
Wits
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Long Island
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Brooklyn
No Wast Indians Need Apply in Citizenship Ruling
Aug 22 San Francisco report says Stlomney Devil asked the Attorney General about naturalization for natives of British India. The reply states they cannot be classed as white and are ineligible for citizenship under current law.
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San Francisco
United States
Stlomney Devil
India
Whit Votion
Botapartee
Genome
President Roosevelt Returns to Oyster Bay
The naval yacht Mayflower bearing President Roosevelt and party arrived in Oyster Bay after a lengthy voyage from Provincetown Massachusetts delayed by heavy fog. The return extended five hours beyond expectations as conditions limited early morning sailing and continued into the day.
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Oyster Bay
IL. B
Roosevelt
Provincetown
Mass
Wis
American tourist at Vesuvius mocks grandeur
An American tourist on the Vesuvius summit exclaims in shock at the grand sight, saying Great snakes! It reminds me of hades. His comment, noted by a nearby English friend, captures a moment of cross cultural travel humor in the Ladies' Home Journal.
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Vesuvius
Hades
Ladies’ Home Journal
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Cleanses System
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently upon the bowels and clears the whole system of coughs and colds. It promptly relieves inflammation of the throat and allays irritation. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz, 35 Stephenson.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
Davis Aug. ice cream festival to brighten town weekend
Davis Illinois hosts an ice cream festival next Saturday evening August 24 with the brass band schedule on Stanton street. Regulars note visitors from Freeport Savanna Spencer and Chicago attendances as church camps and local social events continue.
Storm and social notes from German Valley
From Our Own Correspondent German Valley Aug 19 a storm swept the area last Thursday night with a strong electrical display. J J Cordes and wife and daughter visited Belvidere last Saturday to stay with Mr and Mrs Graves for a few days. John Leemhuis route 1 carrier left Thursday for South Dakota on vacation visiting relatives. Mrs A S Filer covers his route during absence. Derens society to meet at Mrs R Denekas home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs C Decknadel long ill at Globe hospital now slightly improved. Miss Lizzie Borchers spent several days in Freeport last week with an injured eye. Quite a few from here attended the Oakdale camp meeting last Sunday. Mrs Louis Fosha and daughter ...
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Davis Brass Band
Frank Brinker
Savanna
Tjl
John Seamitt
Freeport
Frank Miller
Rev. Hedges
Oakdale
Mr. Ditzler
Pearl City
Eugene
Fern Mack
Spencer
Iowa
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G. Johnson and Family
Shirland
Stanton Street
J. M. Caldwell
Wm. Arnsmeier
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J. M. Best
Kaufman
Wilcox
Zimmerman
Red Oak
Kleckner
Fred Albert
Adan Rheingans
Lena
M. M. Kurtz
Chicago
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Cleveland
Ohio
A. M. Johnson
Mystic
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Wilmont
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Martin Sewalson
Charles Meier
Rockford
Hunt
Wisconsin
Scott Eilott
Kansas
Co. J
A. M. Baker
Ridott
Bardell
Wm. Cary
Metz
Harlem
Hoag
Everts
Jesse Boyer
Clinnon
Manless
Til
Nels Geiger
W. A
Eichorn
Jim Ler
Highland Park
Crosby
Richott
Bitner
Christ Kruckenburg
Northwestern Depot
German Valley
J. J. Cordes
Belvidere
Airs
Graves
John Leemhuis
South Dakota
A. $. Filer
Derens Society
Rock City News Briefs and Local Visitations
From Our Own Correspondent Rock City Aug 20 George Carnenfi of Freeport called here last week Wilson Barber visited Mrs Foster's home Vida Graham and daughter visited relatives here Foster Jr spent Wednesday with uncle Frank H Bokhof and wife attended Oakdale camp meeting Mrs George Foster moved to Freeport last Thursday W H Shons received a cement car unloaded by W Kleepping and Sam Veach for Rock Grove township bridges Baseball Saturday Aug 24 at the park Rock City vs Freeport
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George Carnefix
Freeport
Wilson Barber
Foster
D. F. Graham
Vida
Foster, Jr
Frank
H. Bokhof
Oakdale
George Foster
W. Kleepping
Sam Veach
W. H. Shons
Rock Grove Township
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Waddams Center Note
From Our Own Correspondent Waddams Center August 19 details Aug Schulz Freeport visitor Dan Robinson Lena business caller Grandma Holmes Howard Price's visitor Mrs Henry Koppien caller here Edna and Alice Hardel Damascus visit parents over A number attended camp meeting last Sunday Mr Ford Weick and daughter Elsie Lena visitors Friday
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Schulz
Freeport
Dan Robinson
Lena
Grandma Holmes
Howard Price
Henry Koppien
Edna
Alice Hardel
Damascus
Ford Weick
Elsie
Public Real Estate Auction Notice in 1907
The undersigned will offer at public sale on Tuesday Sept 10 1907 at 2 pm at the front door of the residence on the premises the F R Bauch place 572 South Galena avenue with a 17 room two story brick house an attached one and a half story frame house about 20 acres of ground wells and cisterns. Auctioneers A H Miller and names Ina Campman Emma Sauderman Louis Bauch Mathilda Kuehner Edward Bauch Clara Cannam.
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F. R. Bauch
Galena Avenue
Ina Campman
Emma Sauderman
Louis Bauch
Mathilda Kuehner
Edward Bauch
Clara Cannam
A. H. Miller
DeVore Piano Co promotes free shorthand education offer
In Chicago a DeVore plan promises five shorthand lessons free with piano purchase before September 1, 1907, claiming a quick path to shorthand proficiency. Demand for stenographers is high with forty three openings and potential earnings from 560 to 3000 dollars yearly. A flexible payment plan allows lessons without immediate piano purchase and credit toward a piano later. Contact Freeport Illinois Main Street offices for details.
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DeVore
Chicago
DeVore Piano Co
Freeport
Main Street
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