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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1899

Page

2

Changes in the law salient points up the measure

The senate bill by Cullom would amend the Interstate Commerce Commission. It lets the commission issue enforceable orders, fix or differ rates, determine joint-rate divisions, and require future compliance within thirty days. It also adds classification rules, strengthens penalties, and removes imprisonment for carriers while expanding audits and enforcement tools. Pettigrew asked if Dewey saluted the Philippine flag, but the resolution was laid over after Chandler objected.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Commission United States Circuit Court Supreme Court Dewey Pettigrew Philippine Republic Manila Subig Bay Aguinaldo Concord Raleigh Chandler

Views at Industrial Commission and Senate Actions

John R Despassos of New York told the Industrial Commission that he represents no interest and praised inquiry committees while condemning much new legislation as needless. He argued monopolies arise only from patent rights and that natural commerce laws prevent monopolies, asserting no real staples can be cornered. In Congress, Senate resolutions moved to probe Montana and West Virginia senatorial elections, an executive session honored Representatives, and the House debated finance with party lines on currency and the gold standard. Driggs of New York backed the gold standard while calls for night sessions continued.

Washington John R.despassos New York Industrial Commission Ile Commission of Inquiry Senate Clark Montana Scott West Virginia de Coeur de Alene Pettigrew Merrigan Mrmentrout House Driggs

New Currency Swelling Scheme Proposed in Congress

Washington December bill introduces a plan allowing holders of U S bonds to deposit them with the treasury and receive notes equal to 50 percent of face value with a deposit certificate. Treasury notes would be receivable like national bank notes. During deposit bonds do not accrue interest and they remain in the treasury notes.

Washington

Honor to Gen Harrison at informal Indianapolis reception

The Comercial club hosted ex president General Harrison with Captain William Inglish and Dr I W Says assisting. Harrison joked about repress Harrison letters and noted he had little time to study European politics. Federation of Labor proceedings in Detroit discuss seating a non affiliated Omaha Central Labor union member as delegate.

Indianapolis Comercial Club General Harrison William Inglish I. W. Says Inglish New York Harrison Federation of Labor Detroit American Federation of Labor Central Labor Union of Omaha

Eminent Lown Lawyer Dies in Newton

Horace B. Winslow, a renowned lawyer and jurist, died Monday night in Newton after a long illness. Born in Pittsford Vermont in 1837 he served as attorney for the Sixth Judicial District of Iowa 1862 to 1866 and as judge 1864 to 1878. He led the Knights Templar chapter in 1880 and remained a lifelong Republican.

Newton Norace Winslow Chicago, Rock Islind and Pacific Railway Horace Pittsford Iowa Innights Templar

Well Known Wisconsin Teacher Dead

Nellie Paul died at her Milton Junction home on December 9 after more than two months of acute pneumonia. A Whitewater Normal School graduate 1897 with honors, she was active in southern educational work and taught in Evansville city schools. She was the youngest daughter of the late Alexander Paul.

Wisconsin Milton Junction Wis Nellie Paul Miss Paul Evansville Whitewater Alexander Paul

James Oliver Jumped Bail in Wisconsin Fishing Case

Jumped bail bond in Green Bay, James Oliver of this city, indicted for illegal fishing. The case slated for circuit court last week. Oliver is believed to be in Florida.

Green Bay Wis James Oliver Lis Oliver Florida

Notable Boscobel Resident Dies in Wisconsin

N Brainerd, a longtime Boscobel figure, died Monday at 71 in Wisconsin. Mrs. Mary Jane Wiley pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Chicago and received a one year sentence. A diamond pin valued at 150 dollars was lost or stolen at a Madison football game. Knight, a Chicago railroad worker, was killed switching at CHS. Chicago Volunteers will host a free Christmas dinner for 10,000 poor on Sunday. A non-partisan drive for no license sentiment began in Madison. Nicolai shipped cows from Vie Bemed to Skaguay. Burglaries hit Meyers and Clase in Abbotsford with cigarettes and stamps stolen. Reform movement notes Eboboken. Grand jury indictments target city officials for malfeasance. Senate Democrats block Wo Byatia’s approval due to gold Democrat ties. Speigler and Tenicker killed in Pennsylvania rail wreck. Brakeian Zag Lau badly hurt in New Jersey crash.

N. Brainerd Boscobel Wis Mary Jane Wiley Chicago W. Os. Shepard Madison I Knight Milwaukee and St. Paul Amenies Ga Advancement Aloa I. Nicolai Vie Bemed Skaguay Eeligut Meyers and Clase Abbotsford Eboboken Senate Wo Byatia New York Board of General Ape TSG Speigler Firemount Tenicker Zag Lau Pennsylvania Road New Jersey

Speak Out Publicity For Doan's Kidney Pills

Public appeals urge citizens to trust word of friends over strangers as proof of efficacy. A testimonial from Wm Trotter, painter, asserts Doan's Kidney Pills warded off back ache and act on the kidneys without disturbing the bowels. Doan's are 50c per box, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Also notes a Beijing tower with a bell and drum guarding the city from danger.

Dean Wm. Trotter Tutty Street Emmett & Burrell Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Allen's Foot Ease powder for tired feet

Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder shaken into shoes to cool swollen tired feet. It relieves smarting tightness hotness and sweating and helps blisters callous spots and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c trial package free address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Bantams and chick join Chicago park police crew

Two bantams with one chick have become companions of park officers in a Chicago station. They favor perches on the wheels of the ambulance or patrol wagon, bringing a light note of humor to daily duty.

Chicago Park

Ely Liquid Cream Balm hits nasal passages in new spray form

Ely Brothers introduce Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use with an atomizing spray at 75 cents, sold by druggists or mail order. The liquid preserves the medicine’s properties, quickly absorbs, and aids natural secretions. Also notes New York wealth data and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for chest pain and pneumonia prevention, sold by Emmert & Burrell.

Ely’s Ely Brothers Warren St New York Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell

Growth in Great Lakes carrying service noted

A historical observation notes a surge in Great Lakes cargo. Chicago arrivals doubled compared with twenty years ago, while the number of vessels needed rose at a slower pace, being only three fourths as many.

Great Lakes Chicago

Hoarseness Cure Praised By Hutton, Indiana Resident

Hoarseness case from Hutton Indiana is linked to Benj Ingerson who had not spoken above a whisper for months. One bottle of Fa ts Hovey and Tar reportedly restored his voice. The remedy is said to be popular among speakers and singers. H J Moogh, W F Jungkunz & Co.

Benj. Ingerson Hutton Ind H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz

Cedarville Notes Share Rainy Week Remarks

From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville Dec 11 The region saw steady rain through Sunday and Monday Howard H Hahn stayed home Sunday Dr C P Leitzell set up in a new office Sunday Cedarville Union Sunday school plans Christmas exercises Dec 28 United Evangelical Sunday school to present cantata Dec 25 John Lester of Naperville a former Buckeye resident visited Chaley Hixson home on a visit Chas Fink and family narrowly escaped coal gas suffocation from a clogged chimney Aunt Maria Clingman turns 90 Dec 12 Molly Pitcher garrison Daughters of the Globe visited Col Holden N Putnam garrison K of G with a banquet for all

Dedarville Howard H. Hahn C. P. Leitzell Cedarville Colorado Springs Col Noah Thomas Monroe Samuel Reamer Jackson Richart Chaley Hixson Chas. Fink Maria Clingman Molly Pitcher Garrison Daughters of the Globe Col. Holden N. Putnam Garrison

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