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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1907

Page

6

Goldfield Mines to Reopen Without Western Fed Workers

GoldfieldNevada December reports the Mine Owners association orders reopening of mines on Thursday with wage cuts. Western Federation members barred from employment while 50 to 60 laborers from other camps arrive to fill striker vacancies. Troops deployed, card system to manage hiring, and broader price controls threaten a general store if merchants resist lower prices.

Goldfield Nev Western Federation T Mine Owners’ Association Sparks Cripple Creek Frank A. Keith Tonopah Main Street Uncle Sam Jack Bays Mine Owners’ Association Industrial Workers of Coldfield

Miners Union Conflict Sees Wage Offers Debated

Officials deny mass replacement of strikers while negotiations with Mine Owners proceed. Goldfeld miners propose pay scales for various roles and consider using workers from allied sources if enough men return to work by December. An amicable settlement remains sought through talks with the American Federation of Labor factions.

Alomdinia GoldGeld CAL Macks Goldfeld Tifon Pte Hy Crom Wimekéra Dar Wien Top Earmnen Soy Pup Mien Feat & Berrien No Carpenters Fran &F Mineliniats Engiavers Conser Electhelins Fra Tekamith Warnermen RAO, Frou Afin Anton Avon

Pleaded Guilty to Land Fraud Case In Newbec TW-I

In United States court Titus Seimter and his brother George L W Minis pled guilty to five indictments alleging illegal government land appropriation. Their attorney entered the plea on their behalf.

Jursen City Newbec United States Seimter Wit Titus George L. W. Minis

Moschetes and the red hot piano keys tale

A quip from Youths Companion recounts Moschetes, famed pianoforte teacher, remarking that if piano keys were red hot pokers he would prevent a pupil from resting fingers there. An American student dryly answers that he would not touch red hot pokers at all.

Moschetes

Attacks the Supreme Court Letter Demands Action

A Minneapolis attorney Feaneta B. Bart writes Gov. Johnson urging investigation of six years of Minnesota Supreme Court decisions. The letter argues charges rest on court actions and cautions against hasty political influence, labeling the matter serious and legally advisory. Gustave VI king addresses Swedish troops in Stockholm and pledges readiness to serve national welfare. William F. R. Parker, pioneer Republican of Illinois, dies at Sterling home. he helped found the party and held various government roles.

St Piut Feaneta B. Bart Minneapolis Johnson Ska Supreme Court of Minesota Hart Attorney's Judiciary Committee of the Honage Anrety Gustave Stockholm Gustave VI Hha Sterling William FR. Parker Republican Party Thinois Parker Tle

Weather forecast for regions with snow and cold

The bulletin predicts light to moderate snow in the north and south portions tonight with colder temperatures. Winds shift to high north or northwesterly in the affected areas, bringing very cold air from the northwest and easing later in the east.

Michigan Wisconsin Exdrene

Chicago Markets Mixed as Grain and Livestock Seen Varied

Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed grain and livestock activity. Prices for corn oats and wheat fluctuated with futures futures and nearby months. Livestock receipts reached tens of thousands with steer heifer and lamb quotes noted across multiple grades and regions.

Chicago Grain Chicago Chicago Board of Trade ATR Ang Gyush Damme Sheppe Wisconsin

Fea ddryps Harvests in China Yield Inferior Grades

The fea ddryps begins in China about April. Later in the month there are two other harvests which yield inferior grades.

China

Kellogg collapses during Minnesota dinner speech in New York

Frank Kellogg of St Paul staggered and fainted during a speech at a Minnesota Society of New York dinner in New York City. He was removed to an ante room and revived, with doctors saying fatigue and overwork caused only a temporary collapse amid remarks criticizing Roosevelt's administration.

New York Minnesota Society of New York Frank Kellogg St Pat Trame Kellogg Etter United States Taint Ellos Roosevelt Work Stek Mhen

Railroad reorganization plan adopted by Marquette stockholders

Detroit Me envisions reorganizing the Pere Marquette system with lease to the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line for years and consolidating Pere Marquette railroads at Michigan. Arbitrators Judson Harmon and W L Crapo to settle accounts and claims. Also: fatal explosion at American Steel and Wire plant injures two, one dies later. German professor Moritz Schmidt dies in Frankfurt.

Detroit, Mee Marquette Railroad Pere Marquette Citennati Pamilton and Dayton Pere Marquette Railroad Michigan Bere Marquette Railroad Indhunit Judson Harmon W. W. Crapo Allentown Lee American Steel and Wire Company Dlew Up Ti Steatly Kilhis Sindaing Tob, Ciyrue Gimon Ponomissey Prada Mather George de Ani Senhlod

Sweden's King Oscar funeral likely to be held

An outline of unsettled events cites royal mourning and a possible funeral for King Oscar of Sweden. Reports mention political figures in the U S and Europe, wage disputes, elections, and condolences from President Roosevelt to Sweden.

Oscar Sweden Norman B. Mack Nation Democrate New York St Paul Louisville Gihiss Chiss Manneuvers Boston Rpayor Wil Leense Yeenge Walker Brown Watt California San Penn Silidia Weysa Hoop Wwe Willie Oftern Unis Mardin Binge Osese Chiesto de Nual St. Louis Dis Dan Sergion Wausits Itv Quak Pathol San Iy Red Cross Society Eafleeting Peebles Ie Vietinis Maton Janes Tereia Setur

Daily Journal Updates Citywide Service Delays

The Daily Journal reports limited city service access for about a week as operations pause to address local issues. Officials urge residents to plan accordingly and watch for further notices from the paper.

the Daily Journal The Daily Journal

Modern milking show demonstrates advanced dairy machinery

At the dairy show crowds watched the modern milking machine in operation twice daily. An expert explained the vacuum principle and suction action, with demonstrations likening it to a calf drawing milk. The display included strainers, separators, coolers, testing outfits, pasteurizers, bottle fillers, and assorted dairy ware.

I. DT. Arkley Anei Witkutikers Min Frf

Milking machine advances prompt skepticism and speculation

In a 19th century notice the text describes milking machine pulsations and suction dynamics improving efficiency, with notes on calf breathing intervals and reduced bacterial flow. It also discusses market timing for swine, advising marketing pigs at 159 to 200 pounds and months March and September as favorable, then mentions paper wrappers for apples and general utilities.

Ray Lilly

Weeman Wilt Auction Noted Amid Tele Outage

The Washington Star reports a disrupted auction site as clerks handle payments and bids during a tele communications outage. The event highlights how connectivity problems affect public sales and bidding processes.

Weeman

Conversion and Clock as Moral Parables in Old Tales

A brittle tale shows a sermon leading to insight for an elderly pupil during a solemn rite. A birthday clock moment exposes tensions in a strained marriage, with a distant clock and a near-accident motif. Also notes on Cuba social classes, Persian language traits, and a medicinal ad for DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.

Young Millionaire's Son Sent to Learn the Ropes

A western banker asked for a business apprenticeship for his son who was considered “no good at home.” A New York merchant replied that the youth was hired at his shop for a weekly wage alongside others of his class. He notes peers recently bought a yacht for 59000 and a motor car for 290, implying the environment will suit the son.

New York Neo

A Bad Cast In Personal Dispute

Dialogue between Mr Lawhead and Miss Reushley shows a cold exchange over unanswered correspondence. Miss Reushley asserts no further communication and rebukes the sender for claiming friendliness. The exchange emphasizes personal tension and misinterpretation of intent.

Mr. Lawhead Miss Reushley

Foregone conclusions in a family drawer

An illustration by Cleveland Loader describes a imagined scene where locking a desk drawer leads to the mother breaking it to uncover the hidden contents, illustrating an inevitable outcome. The dialogue frames a casual, humorous exchange about certainty and secrecy in family life.

Harry Ceal Cleveland

Iva Citizen Report On Tax Privilege And Odd Exchange

A humorous foreign dispatch notes a devoted wife bargaining for money with her husband and a puzzled reply about a “hundred” and “Dallara” as they discuss purchases. The piece contrasts a quirky domestic moment with a brief remark on a Chinese government tax policy granting begging privileges to certain districts.

Andrew Dallara

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