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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

3

Indians Face Off in Senate Over Five Civilized Tribes

In a dramatic senate scene Owen of Oklahoma and Curtis of Kansas confronted each other amid a fight over the citizenship and tribal property of the Five Civilized Tribes. The exchange centered on whether tribal lands and status fall under interior department control and if whites should be named before the designation. Both men, of mixed tribal blood, debated rights and governance in a tense, near clash-like moment.

Washington Senate Owen Okla Secretary of the Interior Owen Curtis Kana Seamite Kansas Oklahoma Isaac Curtis Tryvou Cherokee Tribe of Indians Pougree Osyven Tan

Oklahoma Senator Defeats Amendment On Native Citizenship

The heated Senate exchange centers on Owen and Curtis over Indian citizenship and the term slate in an amendment. Owen argues Indians with allotted lands are United States citizens and presses that the amendment include the word slate. Curtis challenges the claim, implying manipulation, but the final vote defeats the amendment with Owens the sole supporter.

Owen Supreme Court of the United States United States Secretary of the Interior Oklahoma Supreme Court Curtis Senate Mall Lan Allen Fron Oklahowa Curie Owens

Washington Senate Debates Budget Proposal Amid Reforms

The Senate considered a broad budget plan presented for speedy action. Key measures include reforms to the financial order and the operation of the new house, with officials outlining fiscal avenues and oversight. Local context mentions McCreary and related figures in the discussion.

Washington Pelius Senate McCreary

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Relieve Backache

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache and weak back. Sold by Win Jungkunz, druggist, 84 Stephenson Street, De Witt.

DeWitt Win Jungkunz Stephenson St

Taxes Due This Month At Rockey Collector Office

Personal taxes must be paid this month at the office opposite post office in W P Rockey. Collector.

Postolice W.P Rockey

Army appropriation debate ends with veto on private pay raise

Remainder of the session saw the army appropriation advance while a provision to increase private pay was defeated. The outcome affects military budgeting and enlisted compensation policy. No further details on specifics of the vote or who proposed the measure are provided.

Patent Office Scandal Sparks Three Arrests in Washington

Washington February 28 three arrests reveal a patent office scandal tied to an invention valued at over five million dollars. Ned W Barton third assistant examiner Henry W Everding patent attorney Philadelphia John A Heany inventor York Pa indicted by the grand jury for conspiracy to defraud the government and destroying public records. The scheme allegedly involved twenty major electrical firms seeking the same patent with Barton guiding access to specifications and substitutes to perfect Heanys invention.

Washington Patent Office Ned W. Burton Tienry W. Everdiing Philadelphia John A. Heans York United States Grand Jury Ned W. Barton Heany Everding Nime Barton

Let Cocks Fight Decree Sparks Manila Carnival Debate

A Hoosier member of the Eh mune society writes President Roosevelt urging no executive interference with cockfighting at the Manila carnival. He argues it is preferable to the axe and says many Americans enjoy the sport, while a White House dispatch notes a Filipino appeal to abolish the pit.

Washington Indiana Eh Mune Society Roosevelt Manila Thehilippines White House

No Pardon for Injunction Violators in Union Case

Washington Feb 28 The president has denied pardons for PP D Lenihan MO D Plunkett Joseph Shannon William Cutts and Al J wards members of a liber union at Bute Mant convicted months ago of violating a United States court injunction.

Washington Peb PP. D. Lenihan Mo. D. Plunkett Joseph Shannon William Cutts al Jawards Liber Union Bute Mant United States

Fowler Currency Bill Adopted by House Committee

Washington ed 28 reports the Fowler currency bill adopted by the house committee in nearly the introduced form after weeks of public hearings and executive session consideration.

Washington House Committee

Post Office Appropriation Backed by House Committee

Washington February 28 The house committee on post office and post roads voted to report favorably the post office appropriation bill revised to total 220 765 202 dollars for the year.

Washington House Committee On

Republican State Convention Adopts Taft Roosevelt Loyalist Slate

Taft Roosevelt support resolutions passed at the St Louis convention endorse Secretary Taf for president and Roosevelt admin plan. Attorney General Herberto S. Tadley of St. Louis is named governor candidate Charie Nagel tapped as chairman and national committeeman. Delegates to Chicago chosen with alternates listed. strong party fidelity declared as records of Missouri Republicans in Congress are presented.

St. Louis Taf Roosevelt Herberto S. Tadley Charie Nagel Chicago

Reduction in Wages Accepted Louisville February Confernce

After an all day conference between Louisville and Nashville railroad officials and a general committee of adjustment headed by Mr Keene, general editor of the General Railway Comptroller, the Louisville and Nashville conductors were forced to accept a reduction in wages.

Louisville Louisville and Nashville Railroad Hk Do Keene Elitian Gueroal Railway Louisville and Nashville

Ohio primary election bill prompts direct primaries

Columbus Ohio report notes an Ohio House measure pushing mandatory direct primaries for county municipal and township offices with all candidates qualifying via delegate selection. The bill aims to reform candidate nomination processes across county and local government.

Columbus Beboeso Ohio House Delesate

Unclear text on appropriation bill noted

The readable fragments reference an appropriation bill and a legislative action but lack coherent details or identifiable names or dates. The garbled OCR prevents precise summary of who proposed what and when.

Early Air Thermometer Invention Described From 1621

The piece notes a device built by a 17th century physicist that used a closed tube dipped in diluted Mitric acid and an open end in a bottle. As temperature changed the air inside moved the liquid but the readings lacked fixed principles and usefulness.

Dad Core Melitix

Career of Mrs Roy Cadla and her ties to Roy in Boston

A long narrative traces the rise of Gladys Cadla also known as Glacia Calla from Portsmouth to stage life. It notes marriages, scandals in Boston and Worcester, and a later link to Roy in New York. Her early exploits include performances with Lofe Fuller and a marriage in Newburyport.

Portsmouth Navy Yard Navy Department Heutenan O Service Gadys Podgden Lofe Fuller Worcester Matss Willaam Murray Bostor Little Tatahey Newburyport Mass Boston Miro Southern Wittertown Barnes Mar USC Portsmouth Ehaverhill Gladys Tedgdon Winnie Lewis Miss Morton Ghaudlys Todedon George A. Barnes Gladys Hodgedo William C. Southern Raymond

European sojourn of an American stage star in Paris

The article chronicles a young actress's career shift to Europe after a troubled marriage. She studies voice with Madame Marchesi in Paris, moves from a modest boardinghouse to luxury, and performs at Paris venues. Chaperoned by Mrs. Barrett, she attends receptions for prominent American expatriates and assumes the title Baroness before returning to public life with renewed theater work.

Murray Toa Tim Portsmouth Europe Ube Paris Madame Marchesi Perlick Tia Marechesi United States Barrett Teak

PUNISHMENT TALE FOLLOWS MRS ROY ARRIVAL AT PORTSMOUTH

Mrs Paul J Roy known as Glneia Colina arrives from New York amid reporters and photographers in Portsmouth N Y She meets the county solicitor inquiry follows about Gladys Carkins born in Newington in 1871 and misstatements in a Boston marriage certificate Roy is accused in a death involving her brother George Carkins and family split by parents years ago

New York Paul Rey Glacia Cadla George A. Carkinsg Newington N. PE Roy Portsmouth Wis Heward N. YS Paul J. Roy Glneia Colina Boston Charles Bareheldder Cladys Cirkins Isti Ghidys Hes James Carkins Portland Gladys Greorge Paul RP. Roy

Petition Requests Removal of District Attorney Jerome

In New York on February 28 a stockholders committee of the Metropolitan Street Railway filed a petition with Governor Toughes seeking Jerome's removal from office. The charges claim neglect of duty in prosecuting insurers and conspirators against stockholders, and allege Jerome received campaign contributions from corporations seeking favors. Jerome dismisses the charges as routine and promises to respond when asked for explanation.

New York Toughes Jerome Rallwey Ham TF. King Metropolitan

Edison Operated For Mastoiditis At Manhattan Hospital

Thomas A Edison underwent mastoiditis surgery at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat hospital after an abscess formed in the middle ear was opened. Dr. Arthur R Duel reported the inventor’s condition favorable and expected a rapid recovery.

Thos. A. Edison New York Thomas A. Edison Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital Arthur R. Duel Inter

Various 19th Century News Briefs From Senate Nominations To Local Incidents

General J Warren Keifer nominated for a third term by Seventh Ohio Republicans. Captain William Hi Van Sehatek of the General Slocum imprisoned for ten years. Fire on Pearl Street in Sioux City damages a block. US Army will leave Callan Peru tomorrow. Kentucky House passes statewide Local Option bill. Russian conspiracy cases resolved with death sentences for several figures. Body of Crosby S. Nowes, Washington Evening Star editor, arrives for burial. Automobile and carriage industry seeks timber supply recovery. Directors of Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad declare semiannual olive branch distribution. President Roosevelt transmits thirteen treaties to the Senate amid various political tensions.

J. Warren Keifer Ohio William Hi van Sehatek General Slocum Sing Sine Prison Sioux City Pearl Street United States Heer Callan Peru Nsentucky House Cearwo Crosby So Nowes Washington Evening Star Washington Awak Allied Vedhiele Theo Chievo Cmt Oper Fors Tid Cauctiers

KODOL Promises Relief for Stomach Distress in Ada City

Kuawa promotes KODOL as the best remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach disorders. The tonic is described as pleasant and effective. Sold by Wu Fk Jongkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.

Wu. Fk Jongkunz Stephenson Bt

Piano tuner B J Burdett orders at Brown Dollmeyer

Piano tuner B J Burdett places orders at Brown and Dollmeyer, using telephone contact to arrange service. The itemized note records a call and request for tuning work. Burdett’s contact method is specified with the shop’s phone accessory in the listing.

B.J. Burdett Brown& Dollmeyer

Girls' Shoes Close Out At 59 Cents A Pair

A local ad lists girls’ footwear on closeout at 59 cents per pair from Schmidt Wachlin and Preifer. Offer highlights include sizes and styles in stock while supplies last.

Schmidt, Wachlin & Preiefer

The Weakling Ras Disturbed by Stink Bay

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a character named Vette Carey and Mr Cis BoM with unclear dialogue. References to Dark Olie Standard and Vines suggest a literary fragment or poem segment. Details are garbled. no coherent event or clear entities beyond the scattered names.

Distur Ossad Vette Carey Cis- Bom

Ten Years On Engagement Remembrance Revealed

A reflective exchange recalls a past engagement ten years ago. One partner asks about the old habit of placing an arm around the waist, while the other wryly responds that their arm has not grown louder, hinting at distant closeness and unresolved nostalgia.

THOMAS BROTHERS INDICTED IN SAVINGS SCHEME

New York date. Edward T Thomas and Orlando A Phonas, brothers and financiers of extensive interests, indicted on three counts for chariies frauds tied to Provident Savings and Life Assurance Society funds they controlled. Charges include vintatio deception and embezzlement. bail set at 300 dollars after plea of motie.

New York Edward Thomas Orlando FL Phonas Chariies Provident Savings and Life Assoriaiee Society Inc Orlando Phe Thomases

Riotters Soon Hear Their Fate

Philadelphia district court convicted Detters of the rioting on Broad Street last week. Troi Michael Costello Francesca Pisziartoa were sentenced to prison for periods up to ten years and one to five years respectively.

Philadelpha Dowminie Penelli Joseph ‘Troi Michael Costello Prancesca Pisziartoa

Notable Seeming Recovery Reported After Operation

New York February 28. De Charles Cuthbert and the president of Unes Theological Seminary were reported to be recovering from an operation. Triphy Liebin said the patient was not severely harmed and that recovery with complete relief was expected.

New York de Charles Cuthbert Unes Theological Seminary Triphy Liebin

Remembered the War 1812 Veteran Dies at One Hundred

Margaret Smith aged 100 has died at her residence in Wilmington. She was born in Tondon Grove Pennsylvania and recalled the War of 1812 when she saw soldiers sharpen swords on her father’s grindstone.

Wilmington Deb Maregaret Smith

Locomotive Crash In Brockwayville Kills Two Men

A freight yard collision in Brockwayville Bradford area results in two fatalities Phona Hh Powell and Charles Fox. Victims from Bradford were struck by a locomotive during routine shunting at Rochester Road intersection, Rochester. Rescue crews reported no survivors among the injured.

Brockwayville Vultee Crasneck Rochester Jared Pittshiarermiilweas Phona Hh Powell Charles Fox Bradford

Terrible Mine Disaster at Rosita Coal Mine

A blast occurred at the Rosita No. 8 coal mine of the Cia Carbon de Salita in Sabinas Conlntita Mexico on February 2. About 206 workers were inside when the explosion happened and none have emerged since. fears are that many are dead or badly burned.

Children Die in Boiling Tar Mishap Near Treensboro

In Richmond February 28s two children of Thomas Pardin and a brother’s child died when a pot of boiling tar overturned onto them as they played nearby. The tragedy occurred near Treensboro.

Richmond Treensboro Thomas Pardin

Market Quotas and Receipts in Chicago Commodities

Chicago Board of Trade quotations for wheat, corn, oats, and oats futures are shown with open, high, low, and close prices. Live stock, poultry, and hay receipts are listed with ranges for prime steers, cows, calves, and lambs, along with packing and sale notes.

Chiccago Chicago Board of Trade Johns al Vista LAR Ag PV Bork Lord Mayo Sasa Has Mabey

Cascasweet Remedy For Restless Babies Sold Locally

When the baby is cross and worn out you will find that Cascasweet, the well known remedy for babies and children, will quiet the little one in a short time. Sold by Wm. Jungkung, druggist, 85 Stephenson St.

Wm. &. Jungkung Stephenson St

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