Old Fight Renewed Ends as It Usually Does Too
Washington dispatch on opening of congress in the House of Representatives details the formal selection of Joseph G Cannon as speaker and John Sharp Williams as Democratic leader. The session includes cheers for Cannon and Bryan, with brief oaths and Court of Westminster guest Sir Courtenay Ubert present. Bryan declares no political significance in his visit and aims to renew acquaintances with Democrats.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Joseph G. Cannon
Nenin
John Sharp Williams
Meners
Cannon
Mablem
McDowell
E. S. Pierce
Courtenay Ubert
Bryan
Oklahoma
William 7. Bryan
House
Tam
First Fight of the Session Over Speaker Power
The session opens with Wiliams opposing rules that would bind the current house to last session rules. Cooper of Wisconsin backs Williams, arguing the speaker’s power is undemocratic. DeArmond and Dalzell clash over floor time as Cannon defends the speaker as servant of the house, and the rules are approved after a heated debate.
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Wiliams
Williams
Cooper
Wisconsin
Tie
DeArmond
Dalzell
Cannon
Armond
Fontven
Stabid Teelay
Cimon
Mitters
Uitterine
Long Federal Measure Debates in Sixtieth Congress Intro
The report outlines several introduced bills in the first session of the Sixtieth Congress. Burleson of Texas reintroduces a pension bill for surviving officers and volunteers in the defense of Texas against Mexican and Native threats. Capron of Rhode Island seeks pay adjustments for officers and revenue cutters. Andrews of Delaware pushes a bill enabling New Mexico statehood.
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Washington
Dec
Sigma
Burleson
Texas
Capron
Rhode Eshind
Arm
Divine Corps
Revenue Cutter Service
Andrews
Delaware
New Mexico
Currency reform and tariff debates heat up in Congress
Democrats introduced currency reform measures and two bills to fund creditor protection for failed banks via a national bank deposit tax. Tariff revisions included calls to remove duties on white paper, pursue free trade with the Philippines, and broader revenue aims. Prohibition efforts persist, rail fare cuts possible, and juries may hear contempt of court cases amid universal public works proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Missouri
Williams
Mississippi
Philippines
United
Opening of the Sixtieth Congress in Washington
The Senate conducted routine opening activities with new members sworn in. The House organized under Joseph G. Cannon as speaker, elected seats, and debated rules from the prior congress. Both chambers adjourned to honor deceased members.
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Washington
Dec
Senate
House
Joseph G. Cannon
Why Cassel Didn't Take His Seat
Representative H Burd Cassel of Pennsylvania refused to take his seat in the House of Representatives on his own accord because he is under indictment in the capitol investigation at Warrishburg. He expects the matter to be settled by the first week in January.
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Cassel
Washington
Dee
H. Burd Cassel
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Warrishburg
Lawmakers eye pools for railroads in Congress
Representatives Cooper of Wisconsin and Lovering of Massachusetts met with the president in Washington on December 3. On leaving the White House they agreed to push during the current session of Congress a bill authorizing railroads to arrange pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cooper
Wisconsin
Lover Inc
Massachusetts
Treave
Congress
Government Budget Projections Rise for Next Fiscal Year
The secretary of the treasury sent to Congress the estimates of appropriations for the year ending June 30, 1809. Figures show an increase of 77, utilizable million over 1908 and an increase of 56 million over 1908 allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee. S
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Public debt drops in November 1907
Washington on December 3 reports the monthly debt statement showing total debt less cash in treasury at November 30 1907 amounting to 8781 479 839 a decrease of 4746794 for the month.
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Washington
Married to an invalid in Chicago hospital wedding
Horace Kahnweiler, a 26 year old incurable patient, married Mrs. Jane Farnim-Geist of Albion Michigan at the Chicago hospital. The bride, a hospital inmate, has tended him for fifteen months through eight operations. His brothers, prominent in Chicago business, attended as nurses and attendants escorted the ceremony. The couple had been betrothed two years, with illness delaying the wedding.
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Chicago
Chicago Hospital
Horace Kalnweller
Jane Farnim-Geist
Albion
Mich
Kahnweiler
Arizona
Nahnweiler
Chicae
Tir
Mahnweiler
Taton
Hin
Havemeyer Hospitalized in New York
Dave Meyer, president of the American Steel firm, has fallen seriously ill. He is being treated at a New York hospital for indigestion and complications from an unidentified condition, with doctors stating his condition is serious but stable.
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H.co. Havemeyer
New York
Plenty O. Davemeyer
Comrmniatek
Steamer Restigouche Wreck Reported Off Cranberry Lead
The steamer Restigouche of Quebec is reported a total wreck near Cranberry Lead. The crew are probably safe, with few injuries noted and rescue operations ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Restigouche
Quebec
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missed Newspapers
Regular readers are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their paper, a note urging cooperation to ensure timely delivery and proper service.
Humphreys Medicine Co. Cure for Horse and Cattle Ailments
Advertises Humphreys Veterinary Specifics as a universal remedy for horses cattle sheep and poultry ailments. Claims cover dozens of conditions including fever lameness nasal disorders stomach issues and urinary disorders. Printed from a late 19th or early 20th century format listing address in New York and offering a free mailed book.
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Price Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William and Jotun Stieets
New York
Illinois Dairymen to Study Butter and Milk Contests
The Illinois State Dairymen's Association at Marengo will host a milk and butter contest January 14 to 16 under CG B Lane of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Two classes for milk and cream, with prizes from $5 to $1, plus a butter scoring contest and a banquet on Wednesday night. Exhibitors receive detailed critiques by a dairy division representative.
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Inois State Dairymen's Association
Marengo
CG. B. Lane
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Lane
George Cavan
Lake Street
Chicago
Eity Trade
Hyomei Outfit Backed By Full Refund Guarantee
Win Fr. Jungkunz advertises Hyomei for catarrh with a full money back guarantee if not satisfactory. The inhaler treatment claims to reach nose throat and lungs, killing catarrhal germs without stomach upset and is sold as a complete dollar outfit.
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Wm. J. Jungkung
Win Fr. Jungkunz
Neck Broken Eighteen Months in Rockland
Clarence Martin, age 20, died at his parents home after eighteen months with a broken neck from a cave in near East St Louis Joly 1906. Two vertebrae were fractured and his body was largely paralyzed. An eventual movement returned to his right hand and mouth, but death resulted from a cold settling on the lungs not the injury.
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Rock
Aland
Clarence Martin
East St Louis
Joly
Fly's Dream Balm Restores Senses According to Users
Advert describes Fly's Dream Balm curing impaired taste and smell from Nasal Caturrth. It claims immediate relief when applied to air passages and urges purchase at druggists or Ely Bros New York for 50 cents.
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Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Dry Sunday Hits Galena Saloons Hard
Galena Dec 2 A gloomy Sunday left humorists without their usual amber social hours in saloons. Rumors swirled of anti saloon league spies as laws were enforced. Farmers and miners were puzzled by the new dry conditions. A German farmer, barred from beer, declared he would not attend church anymore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Anti-Saloon League
Braman Praises D D D Cure for Eczema
A Freeport resident D L Braman credits D D D for curing a severe barber itch after exposure to harsh weather. The letter endorses the remedy as safe, quick acting, and effective for skin diseases, noting instant relief and permanent results. Pamphlets on skin conditions are offered free at W F Jungkunz, Stephenson Street.
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Freeport
W. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Three double holidays fall on Saturdays next year
The public should note that next year will feature three double holidays Washingtons birthday Memorial day and the Fourth of July all on Saturdays This arrangement gives two days of leisure together The author explains how February 238 places Washingtons birthday fourteen weeks before Memorial day and Memorial day five weeks before the Fourth of July
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Washington
Upcoming Local Events and Performances Listed
Community schedule shows a bazaar by the King's Daughters on December 4 and a Young Ladies Sodality play December 6 at St Mary’s hall. William J Bryan speaks December at Grand Opera House. December events include a Modern Brotherhood dance, The Crucifixion cantata at First Presbyterian, a ball at Lexington hall, a Christmas party by Geminia Society, and a Christmas program by the Geminia group. A school program and a Gounod oratorio round out December listings.
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Dee
Bazaarat
King’s Daughters
Det Clement
Dew
Young Ladies’ Sodality
St. Mary's Hall
Willam J. Bryan
Grand Opera House
Dee O
Dance of the
Modern Brotherhood of America
First Presbyterian Church
Poe
Lexington Hall
Plarbers
Gias Mitters
Steam Fitters
Li—Cierman
Hee Bazaar
First Presbyterian Charch
Jee
Christias
Geminia Society
Sehoold Ibaa Diamei
Dexington Hall
Dirles Gounod
Ormtorii
Deas dh Rose Melville and Hedda Girt er film move
Unclear OCR text mentions Deas dh Rose Melville in Sis Hopkins Dee and Hedda Girt er with Lyman Howe Moving Pictures. References to Pastor stock Oo and Brown, Pyrae 28, WU Per and Ten My Wife. Fragments suggest a film program and local notices with names and titles.
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Deas
Rose Melville
Sis Hopkins Dee
de Kutt
Davy
Dee
Constance Crawley
Hedda Girter
Bee
Lyman Howe
Moleyv's ton eyo and Tar sales cited as universally beneficial
A battered OCR item claims millions bought Moleyv's ton eyo and Tar with only beneficial cough cold and throat relief. It alleges the yellow passage contains no updates or dangerous drugs and warns against refusing cures from other serdiine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moleyv
Moogkaid Wai
Town Board Meeting Notice for Audit Session
Town board will hold a meeting on May evening in December at Test to audit town bills. All vendors with claims against the town are asked to present them promptly. Michael Stereene Town Clerk Rice Building second floor.
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Ghent
Michael Stereen
Rice
Sis Hopkins Returns to Grand Opera House Stage
Amusement note reports Sis Hopkins in its ninth year of touring at the Grand Opera House. The rural play has grown in popularity due to its cleanliness, sentiment, natural tone, and Rose Melville’s enduring portrayal of Sis. Melville has played the character for nine years, with audience demand rising.
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Sis Hopkins
America
Rose
Melville
Bijou Week Bill Show Marks Top Entertainment
Otie Bowers the old time minstrel man carries the bill with natural humor and clever stage presence. Morris plays a strong cornet solo while a contortion trio and two wooden solo dancers thrill the audience with new steps. Illustrated song and motion pictures cap the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otie Bowers
Morris
A Knight for a Day at Grand Rockford tonight
The musical comedy A Knight for a Day comes to Grand opera house Rockford tonight with a strong cast led by John C. Slavin and Miss Mabel Hite. Well regarded tunes by Hubbell and lively orchestration promise a popular show. Other cast members include Carolyn Lilja Laura Osborne Gertrude Phelps Felix Fantus Harvey Austin Russell Lennon John Jex and Charles Mast.
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Whitney Opera House
Chicago
Grand Opera House
Rockford
Hubbell
John C. Slavin
Mabel Hite
Carolyn Lilja
Laura Osborne
Gertrude Phelps
Felix Fantus
Harvey Austin
Russell Lennon
John Jex
Charles Mast
Old Fashioned Social at Knights of the Globe Hall
Happenings at Lena Lena on December 8 announce an Old Fashioned Social at the Knights of the Globe hall tomorrow with homemade candy for sale and a prize for the best old fashioned costume. Ten cents will be charged at the door. Miss Amy Snider was a business visitor to Freeport. Mrs. Alice Wasson visited Mra. T. A. Saul. Phidian Art club meets this evening at Mrs. J. J. Kivninger’s home where Miss Snider will read a paper on Schools and Colleges of Illinois. Dr. and Mrs. Trickey visited H. B. Schultz. D. F. Sirk was a business visitor to Dubuque. Miss Mattie Ditzler returned to Rockford after visiting north of town. Mrs. Will Leveke and her mother visited Freeport today.
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Lena
Knights of the Globe Hall
Amy Snider
Freeport
Alice Wasson
Mra. T
Mra. J
Will Leveke
Beine
Brewers Form Anti Dry-Law Fight in Illinois
Springfield dispatch reports down state brewers forming an organization to cooperate with the Illinois Brewers association and the United States Brewers association to oppose the local option law. They claim twenty-two constitutional defects exist and plan test cases in each county that voted dry. Officers named include Rudolph Stecker as president Edward Luisy as vice president George Reisch as treasurer and Charles Robinson as secretary.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Brewers’ Association
United States Brewere’ Association
Rudolph Stecker
Murphy Aboro
Edward Luisy
Peoria
A Jrengmar
George Reisch
Springeld
Charles Robinson
Ballot on State's Tree Seeks Voter Picks
Rochelle Illinois December 2 two hundred scholars statewide answered Mrs J C Fesler request asking pupils to vote for a state favorite flower and tree so far 6600 votes received white oak leads with hard maple second wild rose top flower with purple violet second votes accepted until December 20 to close and allow presentation to the legislature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Ill
Mra. J
Travel Program by Lyman H Howe at Grand Opera House
Lyman H Howe presents a moving picture program at the Grand Opera House on Sunday afternoon and night, December 8. The show showcases vast variety and vivid depictions of alien lands, daily life, dress, work, and play, offering rich human interest and global insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Howe
Grand Opera House
Mr. Howe
Honor for Col Kittelsen brigadier general
Col Edward Kittelsen of Chicago, commander of the Sixth Infantry, was appointed brigadier general today in Springfield. He has not yet been assigned to a brigade. The appointment follows Brig. Gen. Edward C. Young’s elevation to major general and command of the guard.
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Springfield
Edward Kittelsen
Chicago
Sixth Infantry
Kittelsen
Edward C. Young
Young
Adjt
Scott
Daily Journal Delivers Citywide Service Availability
The Daily Journal offers delivery to every area of the city with weekly service. This item notes broad distribution reach and consistent delivery options for readers throughout the municipality.
Moscow Prodigy Josef Shevinne Pianist Biography
Josef Shevinne, born in Moscow on December 3, 1874, showed early musical talent from his pianist father in the imperial orchestra. He studied under Krisander from age six, joined the Imperial Conservatory at eleven, won a gold medal in 1892, and later emerged as a professor at Moscow’s Imperial Conservatory. He played with Rubinstein at fourteen, won the Rubenstein prize in Berlin in 1895, and performed across Europe and America, teaching in Moscow for five years.
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Josef Shevinne
Moscow
Imperial
Rom
Krisander
Imperial Conservatory
Caucasus
Rubinstein
Berlin
Rubenstein
Europe
America
Imperial Conservatory of
This Date in History Compendium
A list of historical notes: Henry VIII founded Admiralty Office era, Salem-born George Cabot born in 1741 died 1823, 1777 New Jersey’s first newspaper Burlington, 1810 Mauritius seized by Britain, 1839 Frederick VI of Denmark dies, Christian VIII succeeds, 1855 Hamilton to Toronto rail link opens, 1868 Longstreet lifts Knoxville siege, 1866 London trade union reform demonstrations, 1881 Philadelphia electric street lights debut, 1594 Leon Abbott former New Jersey governor dies, 1897 German marines seize Kiao Chan, China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VIII
George Cabot
Hartford Convention
Salem
Mass
New Jersey
Burlington
Mauritius
Frederick VI
Denmark
Christian VIII
Hamilton
Toronto
Canada
Longstreet
Knoxville
London
Philadelphia
Leon Abbott
Kiao Chan
China
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
The ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. It contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults by Tr. J. Moogh and Wm. FL Jungkuna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. Moogh
FL Jungkuna
Real estate transfers listed with multiple entities
Abstracts of tithe furnished at short notice. Deeds mortgages and other legal instruments accurately draws money to loan. Ottenhausen to J HE Five in Freeport 640 acres 8550. Dickes to Cook pt lot 9 blk 82 Freeport 2000. Blildreth to Pradl lot 9 blk 11 Liechtenberger addition Freeport 600. Henze to John Henze 77 acres Da Kota 6046. Henze to Henze Sky ome ty 80 acres Dakotas 8000. Schmidt to Keene Canning Co 0 acres in Lancaster KLTV. Joann Mohr to Geo Mohr lot 16 blk 2 Meyers addition Freeport 1400. Haudreth to Shows lots 1 and 6 blk 2 Mary S Scott addition Freeport 2400. Miller to Deethardt lot blk 7 Knowlton's 2nd add Freeport 850. Wazner to Ella Bole Orangeville 2000. Loos to Minil Semapraanin 22 dots Loos addition Freeport 1600. Nationwide abstracting and title work offered. QO Vaylor & Prick Colveyaneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottenhausen
J. HE
New. Dyaw
Loran
Louis Dickes
V. Cook
Freeport
C. BE. Blildreth
Go Pradl
Liehtenbetpers
Conrad Hen
Meyers
BR. Haudreth
W. OH
Lote
Mary S. Scott
S.A. Miller
John Deethardt
Knowlton
G.os. Wazner
Ella Bole
Orangeville
John Loos
Minil
Vaylor & Prick
Colveyaneers
Cough Remedy Ad Warns Against Unknown Preparations
An old warning urges readers not to seek external remedies for coughs or colds due to risks from unknown preparations. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a genuine cure for coughs, colds, and pneumonia prevention, emphasizing the yellow package and urging against substitutes. Names H. J. Moogk and Woman F. Jungkunst appear as endorsers or distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wmn
F. Jungkunst
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DO. L. Braman
D. L. Bramam
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Brewers Combine For
Mlinois
Col. Kittelsen
the Daily Journal
Stephenson County Abstract Office
Pise
Pisa
Joe B
Matton Neohews
Buster. Brown
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