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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1905

Page

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Piano Talks Series Promises Useful Piano Information

Information about pianos announces a new column series titled Piano Talks. The articles will cover origin use abuse and care of pianos to educate readers.

Piano Talk on Harpsichord to Modern Piano Evolution

This vintage piano feature traces instrument history from harpsichord and dulcimer to modern pianos. It touts affordable weekly deals on upright pianos and Kimball brand, highlighting tonal quality and case design, and promises more in a forthcoming Piano Talk No. 2.

Hilieu

Opening Day in Congress Sparks Social Scene and Rules Clash

Illinois notes describe the first session of the House with Cannon as speaker and Williams opposing rules. A lively scene features women in galleries, bidding to set the tone for the new congressional social season. Williams defends rules as acceptable, lawmakers vote 228 to 126, and seats are drawn as committees notify the president Congress is ready for business. The section also covers the Supreme Court ruling that South Carolina may tax state liquor dispensaries, upholding a 20,000 tax collection under federal law and rejecting state challenges.

Washington House Senate Cannon Williams Wiliams Olmsted L’ennsylvania Wharton Ilinois Preme Court of the United States South Carolina Justice Brower State of Court of Claims

Policy of the Minority in Congress Aims at Tariff and Campaign Reform

Williams of Mississippi, leader of the minority, introduces numerous bills and joint resolutions touching tariff revision, free trade with the Philippines, a U S Canada joint high commission for freer trade, and a ban on campaign contributions by federal corporations. He also seeks an income tax and bans shipment of intoxicants into prohibited areas.

Washington Williams Mississippi House Philippines United States Joint High Commission Canada

Gold Heart for Roosevelt Presented by Colorado Group

President Roosevelt received a gold heart from Colorado residents raised by 8000 pennies in a Denver led gift honoring his peace with Japan and Russia. Representative Bonynge accepted the presentation saying thanks for the donors. In Washington the topic of railroad rate legislation drew informal discussion with Representatives Esch and Townsend about their nearly completed bill.

Washington Roosevelt Colorado Bonynge Denver Rocky Mountains Theodore Roosevelt United States Japan Russia A. D Representative Bonynge Esch Townsend Wisconsin Michigan

Lane Named to Interstate Commerce Board

Washington announces Franklin Lane of San Francisco will replace Joseph W. Fifer of Illinois on the interstate commerce board. Fifer resigns January 1, 1906, and Lane's appointment shifts the board to full Democratic control, though Lane supported Roosevelt in 1904.

Washington Franklin Lane San Francisco Joseph W. Fifer Ilinois Interstate Commerce Board Fifer Lane Roosevelt

Annapolis Code Targeted Over Hazing Punishments

A bill introduced by Butler of Pennsylvania in the House seeks peremptory dismissal for any midshipman involved in hazing, challenging the Annapolis Code that figured prominently in the court martial of Midshipman Minor Meriwether.

Washington Meriwether Butler Pennsylvania

Dalzell bill seeks per diem pension for Civil War prisoners

Washington December 5 Dalzell of Pennsylvania introduces a house bill granting a pension of two dollars per day for every day a Civil War veteran was detained in a Confederate prison and a twelve dollar monthly supplement to the per diem.

Washington Dalzell Pennsylvania

What Brick Wants to Stop

Washington December 5 A bill prohibiting giving premium checks with cigars or tobacco of any sort was introduced in the House by Brick of Indiana.

Brick Washington Indiana

Constitutional Change Proposed for Uniform Labor Hours

Washington December 4. A bill introduced in the House by Lovering of Massachusetts proposes a constitutional amendment to establish uniform hours of labor in manufactories.

Washington Dee Lovering Massachusetts

Receivers Appointed for Two Roads in Cincinnati

Judge I Henry Lurton of the U S circuit court and Judson Llarman were named receivers for the Cincinnati Timoilton and Dayton and the Pere Marquette railroads. Bond set at 200 000. Walter B Horn creditor sought relief, with Judge Lurton cautious about railway interests amid insolvency claims. Llarman approved by all parties as receiver, bonds fixed and conditions stated.

Cincinnati Timmilton Dayton Pere Marquette I Henry Lurton United States Circuit Court Judson Llarman United States Attorney General Lawrence Maxwell, Jr Walter B. Horn New York Lurton Judson Tamman Aeton King

Council Opposes Dunne Traction Plan in City Hall Clash

Chicago aldermen rejected Mayor Dunne’s rate and traction policies after a lively council session. The defeat led to a council-ordered resolution calling for a public referendum on the traction plan.

Dunne Chicago

Indicted men hailed as sluggers for $50 beating

Chicago December 6 Charles Gilhooley Marcus Looney and Edward Feeley alleged sluggers were hired by Carriage and Wagon Workers union No 4 officers to slug non union workers The trial centers on a meeting April 7 at North Clark street where a $50 payment was approved to attack union opponents Carlstrom died April 27 from pneumonia after the beating prosecutors contend injuries caused the death and a conspiracy to injure The witness George Meller ex president of the union testified about the plan and payment while Judge Chetlain guided the testimony

Chicago Charles Gilhooley Marcus Looney Edward Feeley Executive Committee of Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union No. 4 Gilhooley Chetlatu Geo. Meller Toenl Meter Chris J. Carlstron Chris Meyer Joan Meyer Carlstrom Washington Park Hospital Meller Clark Street Phillin Chetlain

State bans game shipments out of Illinois

Bloomington Dec 5 Hereafter no game may be shipped from Illinois by residents or non residents. State Game Commissioner Wheeler revoked all permits issued to non residents for shipping game out of state for personal use and ordered deputies to enforce open carrying of any game shipped outside the state.

Bloomington Illinois John A. Wheeler

Yates Begins Conferences For Senate Campaign

Springfield Alabama December political levee reports Governor Richard Yates hosted a turnout aimed at gauging Sentinel support for his bid against Shelby M Cullom. The initial meeting drew seventy five representatives from the twentieth and twenty first congressional districts.

Yates Springfield Richard Yates Ito Lis United States Shelby M. Cullom Pouitifeao

Letter from Grand Army post rebuked over child confinement claim

A letter purportedly from Bloomington Normal Grand Army post accused authorities of cruel treatment of children and contractor discrimination. The post disavowed the letter, stating it did not reflect its sentiments. The dispute stirred up local controversy in the Nol diers' Orpheus scene.

Bloomington Dee Noldiers Orpheus Grand Atily Post of Normal

Shot Man and Mother in Tragic Home Incident

Athambra UK reports Henry Linnemann aged 17 shot his father and mother with a shotgun wounding both seriously in an apparent attempt to protect his mother from his father. He allegedly tripped during the struggle, discharged the weapon injuring his mother, then wounded his father.

Athambra Dee Henry Linnemann

Wisconsin Legislature Concludes Session Without Action

Madison December session ends without approving a special session agenda. Governor's message未 delivered. adjournment taken. Speculation grows over possible resignation or shift to national politics as future plans remain unclear.

Madison Wis bLielollette United States Senate

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