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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
2
Washington February 1. Champ Clark dominates House debate with ninety minute ramble on tariff and the president. He humorously lampoons the president as belligerent yet strong, while praising Roosevelt as a personal ally though critic of his political actions. Members applaud him. he paints the political weather as chaotic but coldblooded.
Clark attacked the president as using strong arm tactics that force Republicans into defeat, praising the president as dispenser of pie. He mocked Speaker Cannon and Tariff figures, warned of future political ruin, and noted a secretary delivering a message amid laughter in the chamber.
A proposed Employers Liability bill, backed by railway unions, would extend protections to workers injured in interstate and foreign commerce. It covers injuries due to officer or employee mismanagement or equipment defects and allows recovery even with contributory negligence, leaving damages to be determined by the jury.
The text states that contributory negligence by the employee is not to be considered when the carrier violates the law and injures a worker. If the verdict favors the plaintiff the defendant must pay the plaintiff's attorney fees and also bear fees on appeals.
Washington Feb 14 Senators push inquiry into William Northup Pensacola Florida who remains postmaster after senate rejection of his nomination The department cites law requiring a successor be qualified before surrender but Meyer does not address failure to appoint a successor prompting the Senate to seek more information.
Washington February 14 The senate discussed the law governing the reserves of national banks and the criminal code. An amendment was agreed to prohibit through the mails into dry communities. In the house general debate on the legislative appropriation bill closed with Champ Clark as the principal speaker. No progress was made in legislation.
Washington report notes a programme by Senate Republican readers sets a vote on the Aldrich currency bill in roughly two weeks. The plan follows ongoing discussions and outlines anticipated timing for the measure's consideration.
In St Louis on February 14, Peter Zibas's saloon at 1813 North Ninth Street was closed by License Commissioner Mulvihill after thirteen intoxicated patrons were found by Police Sergeant Lang. Hearing set for February 13 led to license revocation. three days grace to wind down the business.
Ottawa says federal justice department will block any penalties imposed by British Columbia authorities under the Natal act. Instructions have been sent to the provincial agent to take legal steps to prevent enforcement once the measure reaches Ottawa.
The Dredge Owners Protective association and four dredge employee unions agree on a wage scale in Detroit. Engineers and crane men accept a schedule substantially the same as last year, ending weeks of negotiations this February.
Citizens of Vauvert begin a subscription to erect a statue in Quebecao for General Moutcahin the French commander wounded at the battle of Quebec in 175th.
Boston in February reports President Tuttle announces a reduction of salaries by 1 percent for all employees earning over $500 per year. The move is said to affect top executives and management, with the effect to be immediate.
Two men were killed when a cave collapsed in Nova Scotia near North Sydney. They fell an estimated 760 feet to the bottom of the shaft, with authorities stating the incident occurred during work at a steel and coal operation.
Fragmentary report from Guayequil notes a disease outbreak in the city with one confirmed fatality. The message mentions containment actions and calls for public vigilance though details are incomplete.
Chicago reporters descend on the city as Warry New, Elmer Dover, and a subcommittee study June convention details. The Coliseum will host about 11 000 seats with 1200 on a raised terrace for special guests, and a vast communications hub with 500 wires, 200 telephones, and twice as many telegraph devices to feed national papers.
Andrew Archibald Macdonald a leading Prince Edward Island figure born February 14 1829 in Georgetown PEI. He served in the provincial legislature 1853 to 1867 and 1870 to 1874, attended Quebec Conference, was Provisional Postmaster General in 1873, acting Post Office Inspector, lieutenant governor 1874 to 1876 and later joined the Dominion Senate.
This Date in History recalls the murder of Richard Th of England. It notes Ballio Col Pitkens defeating the Tories west of the Broad River with Caroling militia, the Aix-la-Chapelle Congress opening, the first telephone patent granted to Alexander Graham Bell, and a Senate seat held by a Black senator.
Henry B R Harris presents The Lion and the Mouse at the Grand next Wednesday, a timely American drama about a money baron punished by Supreme Court and politics. Chicago audiences also welcome Anna Held in The Parisian Model at the Illinois Theatre February 9, with Ziegfeld, Harlan, Decker, Daniels and a sensational finale and skating scene.
An August Herald notice from Freeport urges immediate attention to kidney trouble warning of serious health decline. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the proven remedy after a local testimonial detailing relief from backache frequent urination and night awakenings. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents.
Does This Suit You Co of Guenther & Co the druggists at Galena Ave and Galena St report a large run on TINDLPO the new Nerve Veni and Restorer with strong praise and a guarantee to cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders. They will refund if unsatisfied. A 60 cent box Blue Label Extra Strength $1.00 mailed with guarantee.
Editorials and a Jacksonville attorney letter publish the Widmayer response to Freeport Ill local option. The Jacksonville mayor defends temperance stance, disputes Jacksonville conditions, and argues the saloon vote outcome, noting economic effects and neighboring towns. The Civic League adds a further reply urging readers to study the letters and judge Jacksonville's situation.
Public notice lists Franchsca Kitne David Kitne Kimira Leverton and Isaac Leverton as complainants in a Stephenson County circuit court chancery case seeking partition and removal of clouds on title. Defendants include Samuel Rathbun Lena Sprole Scott Derby and others with a March term summons returnable March 1908 at Freeport.
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