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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1906

Page

3

Moody is Confirmed in Tangle Over Officials

Washington December 13 The senate confirmed William H Moody to the Supreme Court and Charles J Bonaparte as attorney general along with Victor H Mertealf as secretary of the navy and Oswear S Straus as secretary of commerce. Opposition to Moody and Bonaparte surfaced in debate led by Culberson and Carmack though no roll call was taken.

Washington Senate Willian H. Moody Massachusetts Supreme Court of the United States Charles J. Bonaparte Maryland Victor HH. Mertealf California Navy Osvear S. Straus New York Commerce Moody Bonaparte Culberson Carmack Supreme Court House Todge Metwelf Straus

Congress Rejects President Spelling Reform

Washington, Dec. 1 38 The House votes 142 to 25 to bar using funds for printing documents unless they follow standard English orthography. Sullivan ridicules imperial ukase claim while Grosvenor notes page 23 double kiddoo. Platt and Landis work on a resolution to settle the simplified spelling issue.

Washington House of Representatives Appropriations Committee Congress Sullivan Massachusetts United States Grosvenor New York Senator Platt Landis Joint Committee On Printing Rouse Senate Executive Departments

Board of National Soldiers' Home Meets in Washington

The board of managers convenes in Washington as members indicate in its annual report to Congress that the next fiscal year’s appropriation should allow the canteen to operate, opposing a prohibition.

Washington Board of Managers of the National Soldiers' Home Congress

Rayner Opens Senate Debate on Japanese Question

Washington Dec 13 Senator Rayner defends a hard line on the Jap case arguing that inherent rights justify the position. He uses sarcasm in his discussion as the senate weighs the issue and public sentiment.

Washington Senate Rayner

Senate in Executive Session Ratifies Algeciras Treaty

Washington reports an open senate session limited to discuss the executive ratification of the Algeciras treaty. The day featured Rayner defending state rights amid the Pacific slope Japanese question with resolutions for executive information and an executive session. The House began parsing the appropriation bill by paragraphs and completed thirty four pages with a provision directing the public printer to use standard dictionary orthography.

Washington Senate Algeciras Rayner Pacific House

Ratification of Algeciras Conference Action

Washington December executive session ratified the general act drafted by delegates at the Algeciras Spain conference held in April to draft a Moroccan affairs treaty. Opposition by Democrats led to a resolution disavowing U S participation in the conference program on Morocco’s future.

Washington Senate Algeciras Spain United States Morocco

Petition for Postal Savings Banks Proposal

Washington December 13 A petition for postal savings banks has been presented to Congress by Representative Boutell of Illinois. The list includes nearly 20 000 residents from eighteen states backing the plan.

Washington Congress Boutell Ilinois

Jap Kid Will Be Historic

Keichi Aoki a 10 year old, son of a stall keeper, is chosen by the United States as plaintiff in suits to test San Francisco school segregation resolutions. United States District Attorney Devlin would not say if the government would appeal if the state supreme court rules against the Japanese. It is generally understood an appeal will be pursued.

Congress Supreme Court Wand Rayner Japan California United States San Francisco Keichi Aoki State Supreme Court Board of Education Devlin

Baseball league ends feud with Johnson Comiskey reunion

In Chicago on December 18 the American Base Ball League ends a year of discord as Ban Johnson and Charles Comiskey reconcile at the annual meeting. Johnson receives a salary raise to 15000 per year following Comiskey's suggestion, restoring unity to the league.

Chicago Ban Johnson Charles Comiskey Johnson Comiskey

Church Extension Society denounces French actions as atrocities

At a special meeting in Chicago the board of governors of the Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States adopted resolutions denouncing recent French government actions as atrocities. The seizure of ecclesiastics property was called outrageous thefts and the society appealed to mankind for redress.

Chicago Board of Governors The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States

Gillette Sentenced to Death Transferred to Auburn Prison

Chester Ke Gillette, convicted of the Grace Brown murder, is moved to Auburn prison as the week of executions approaches starting January 28.

Gillette Herkimer N.Y Dee Chester Ke. Gillette Grace Brown Auburn

Burning issues attack on the injunction at civic federation

The National Civic Federation in New York hosts its fifth annual meeting at the Park Avenue hotel with about 260 attendees. August Belmont opens with debates on Child Labor and Government by Injunction, featuring Carl Spelling of the AFL and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers criticizing injunctions as overreach and threats to liberty.

New York National Civic Federation Park Avenue Hotel August Belmont Belmont John Mitchell St. John Mitchell United Mine Workers

Judges Not Fully Trusted In Labor Injunction Debate

The speaker criticizes federal judges and injunctions in labor disputes, urging preservation of civil liberties and peer-based punishment. Mitchell receives applause as the discussion, with Walter Drew urging courts not to grant special immunity to any class amid labor conflict.

Mitchell Walter Drew National Iion Erectors’ Association Sid

Russia and United States urged rapprochement in Far East

The St. Petersburg Bourse Gazette argues for closer ties between Russia and the United States to protect their interests in the Far East, warning that Japan now threatens those interests.

St. Petersburg Bourse Cazette Russia United States Far East Japan

Murder by a Black Hand at Bath Beach Home

Frank Massa a prominent Bath Beach saloonkeeper was shot during his 47th birthday gathering by three assailants who gained entry to the house. All three escaped. police categorize the case as a Black Hand killing with no arrests reported at this time.

New York Bath Beach Frank Massa

Children’s Delight Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin

The ad touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for impure blood and various stomach and bowel troubles in children. It claims superior curative powers among children’s medicines and notes availability from all druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a money back guarantee.

Right to Strike Sustained in Labor Case

Madison Wis Dec 13 The court upholded the right to strike citing the fight for any cause as sustained by authority. The decision in Allis-Chalmers versus Iron Molders union Milwaukee notes conspiracy can be lawful if used to better labor conditions and distinguishes lawful union activity from unlawful threats.

Madison Wis A. L. Sanborn United States District Court Allis-Chalmers Company Agaist Iron Molders’ Union Milwaukee

Reading Engineers Accept Concessions to Avert Trouble

Reading Pa Dee thirteen reports that Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers members will not cause trouble on the Reading system. The men are believed to accept concessions offered by the company, making widespread disruption unlikely.

Reading Dee Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

President Morton to convene meeting of life insurers

In New York on December 21 president Paul Morton of Equitable Life Assurance will chair a gathering of over thirty principal life insurance company presidents to form a new association aimed at coordinating the industry.

New York Paul Morton Equitable Life Assurance Society New York City

Condition of Bishop McCabe Remains Unchanged

The house physician at a New York hospital reports Bishop Charles C. McCabe rested easy but cannot assess recovery chances. His advanced age is a factor against full recovery.

New York Charles C. McCabe New York Hospital

Seamen's International Union Reelects Penje President

The Boston convention of the Seamen's International Union concludes after ten days. The next gathering is set for Chicago next year. William Penje was reelected to the presidency.

Boston The Seamen's International Union Chicago Wikiam Penje

Blockade Again Broken on St Marys River

Detroit reports from Sault Ste. Marie Michigan that the ice blockade in the St Marys River has been broken again, easing river passage.

Detroit Sault Ste. Marie Mich St. Mary’s River

Markets in Chicago Open Close Wheat and Corn Prices Decline

Chicago Board of Trade quotes show varied moves across wheat corn oats and pork with cash sales noted for winter and spring wheat. Live stock receipts at East Buffalo and futures ranges for hogs cattle and sheep listed along with hay prices and poultry figures.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade East Buffalo Dee. Be. Pupalog & Stevens Live Stock Commission Mast Buffalo Best

Ex Senator Brown Dead in Utah Shooting Case

Ex United States Senator Arthur Brown of Utah died after being shot in his Hotel Raleigh apartment Saturday afternoon. Mrs Anna M Bradley of Salt Lake City is to be arraigned for murder with defense planned under the slogan of justified under the unwritten law. Brown died at Emergency hospital at midnight surrounded by his son Max Brown and daughter Alice along with doctors and nurses.

Washington United States Arthur Brown Utah Raleigh Anna M. Bradley Salt Lake City Max Alice Brown

Oklahoma constitutional convention adopts Almighty God preamble

Guthrie Okla 13 reports the constitutional convention has unanimously adopted a preamble invoking the guidance of Almighty God to secure liberty and a just government. It notes about forty days remain before full adoption of the constitution.

Guthrie O. T Dee Oklahoma

Walsh roads saga looms in Chicago financial circles

A New York dispatch reports Mimi Boisot and Fred Bilouht of Chicago are in New York to close the gate on Walsh railroad properties held by Chicago clearing banks. There is strong talk the New York Central may seize control of the Chicago Southern and Southern Indiana lines, with Vanderbilt advisers weighing feasibility and desirability of the purchase.

Chicago New York The Evening Post Mimi K. Boisot Fred M. Bilouht Walsh Railroad Chicago Clearing House New York Central Indiana

Japanese regiments in Honolulu disguised as laborers

Reports reach Honolulu and Washington that two regiments of Japanese officers have been in Honolulu as laborers. Official circles in Washington deny Fronotain’s claim as not substantiated. In New York, street cleaning drivers strike for shorter hours, then the department concedes and the strike ends.

Honolulu United States Washington Fronotain Japan Cireles New York

Fifteen Hurt as Train Wreck In Neeleyville Missouri

Fifteen passengers were injured in a wreck on an iron Mountain train near Neeleyville Missouri. The smoker chair car sleeper and a private car rolled into the ditch beside the roadbed. None of the injuries are serious and crews Responded quickly to the scene.

Neeleyville

Pulliam Re-elected Leader Of National Base Ball Clubs

Harry C. Pulliam was re elected as president secretary and treasurer of the National League of Base Ball Clubs. An appeal by Enrico Caruso the tenor over a managing and wife dispute was argued in New York and the result reserved. Hartje divorce case in Pittsburg favored the woman with Hartje to appeal. A new counterfeit silver certificate is reported dangerous. Rockefeller income claim dismissed as false. Maitland Boone former Quincy mayor dies in Watertown N Y at 72. One hundred twenty more American teachers are sought in the Philippines for next school year. Smith of Texas proposes a railway tax bill in the House.

Enrlee Caruso New York Hartje Pittsburg Quincy Admiam Lincoln Watertown Philippines Smith Texas

A Happy Home Hinges On Health With Syrup Pepsin

A Victorian era notice promotes Dr Cald wells Syrup Pepsin as the cure for stomach trouble. It urges all family members to take doses at first signs of digestive issues and promises relief and cures. Sold by druggists for 50e and 1.00 with money back if it fails.

Dr. Caldwell

Daily Journal Delivery Rate Noted

The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any city area at a rate of 10 cents per week. The notice highlights affordable access and widespread coverage for residents seeking regular newspaper service.

the Daily Journal

National Child Labor Convention Underway In Cincinnati

The third annual convention of the National Child Labor Committee is in session at Cincinnati. Preliminary work has begun by the Southern Pacific railroad to close the Colorado river break that threatens Salton sink with water. The eighty five trust companies in New York report a drop of about 30 million dollars in three months. Lord Curzon of Kedleston will not be the next British ambassador to the United States. Hocking Valley Railway raises wages for trainmen and switchmen by 7 percent. Fuel famine grows in Eveleth Minnesota for soft coal. A farmer remarks on his nephew studying medicine and the humorous labor of dressing chickens during vacations.

National Child Labor Committee Cincinnati Southern Paciic Railroad Colorado River Salton Ater New York Lord Curzon of Kedleston India United States Hocking Valley Railway Company Eveleth Minn

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Ad

An old ad notes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup tastes pleasant like maple sugar, is free from opiates, contains honey and tar, and conforms to the National Pure Food Drug law. Sold by all druggists.

Kennedy

Violinist Sought to Lead Orchestra in Freeport Wisconsin

In a mining town in Wisconsin a violinist is needed to lead an orchestra. The position seeks a steady reliable leader with 1,500 reputations to maintain. Apply to Leader Orchestra care Freeport Journal with address details and deadline December 4.

Wisconsin Freeport Journal

This Is the Place to Buy Shoes in Our Store

We insist this is the place to buy shoes with the sight of a shoe and its price proving it. We stock a large selection and offer perfect fits at the right prices. One visit will convince you this is the place to buy your shoes.

E. Bengston Rockwood

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