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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

2

President Roosevelt tariff message stirs Senate debate

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt sent to Congress copies of the U S Germany tariff regulation and a proposed act to implement it. Critics say the agreement acts as legislation, oversteps constitutional origin in the House, and resembles autocratic moves. Debate shifts to the finance committee for possible bills.

Washington Roosevelt Senate House United States Germany House of Representatives Mel Linley Reichstag Boards of Trade Committee On Finance

Kimball Wyomings Maiden Speech Sparks Predictive Drift

Washington reports Kimball Wy. predicts Democratic success across the slate in the next election. He names Bryan as president, Champ Clark as speaker, Henry Watterson as secretary of the treasury, and De Armond as floor leader. Remarks mix humor with political forecast amid Chicago convention notions and Roosevelt mention.

Washington House of Representatives Kimball Wy Henry Watterson Bryan Champ Clark Missouri House Treasury DeArmond Wumtball Clark Tle Pramsylviania Payne New York Tie Chicago Willian Tpr Tate Dryvan Catt Roosevelt Herve Chavernor

Senate and House in Brief Wuashiitetou Report

The senate debated Hansbrough resolution about the harvester trust trying to control GOP delegate selection and defeat a senator. The measure was referred with no executive session. The house moved quickly on a bill to codify and revise penalties, with Ollie dameskya’s amendment criminalizing falsifying government crop statistics.

Wuashiitetou Senate Hansbrough Tarveste Traushbrough Harvester Trust Bin Mde House United States Ollie Dameskya

Watterson welcomed on the door of the House

An cordial reception greeted Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal and former representative when he appeared at the door of the House of Representatives in Washington Jam 23. Supporters and opponents showed friendly demonstrations as he entered the building.

Deposit To Be Withdrawn

Washington January 20 The secretary of the treasury announced the withdrawal of a deposite from the national funds. The move aims to adjust fiscal allocations and tighten liquidity across government accounts. Officials expect impact on mid month cash flow and public debt management.

Washington Seccretary of the Treasury Bay

Withdrawal of Public Deposits Affects New York Banks

Owing to deteriorating financial conditions nationwide, deposits from public moneys are being withdrawn. Initial calls target New York banks, totaling about 10 million dollars.

New York

Coal Miners and Operators Face Interstate Wage Convention

Indianapolis January 28 The miners and operators conference set for January 30 1930 may lead to an interstate convention to fix wage scales. Chicago or Detroit are favored locations. Operators oppose a convention in Indianapolis and want a central district only meeting. President Mitchell urged miners to stay in session until after the January 30 conference.

Indianapolis Chicago Detroit Taufne Indianaapolis Mitchelli Misspuri Ane Ciktahona

Students to the Rescue at Bethany College Fire

In Bethany West Virginia on June 23 one hundred students in the main girls dormitory awoke to smoke. Guards of the men’s dorm across the street alerted others as a bucket brigade formed and several men entered burning areas to guide girls to safety. About half of the three story building was torn down to check the flames. One girl suffered shock but all escaped.

Bethany W. Va Tan Bethany College

Labor union ordered dissolved over restraint of trade

Judge Phil Lips ruled the Amalgamated Glass Workers' union violated public policy by restraining trade. The court dissolved the union and ordered division of its treasury funds after ruling the contract among four crafts illegal. Petitioners claiming discrimination by majority blowers and gatherers prevailed.

Cleveland, O Phillips Amalgamated Glass Workers’ Union

Vortigern Declared a Pirate by Haitian Government

Port au Prince Jan 2 The stent Vortigern sailed from St Thomas on Jan with General Piri in who was the leader of the revolution de autiou 02 and a score of other exiled revolutionists on board his made several attempts protract them von Martian said The Haitian government this declared the Vortigeon a pirate.

Port-au- Prince St Thomas Piriin von Martian

Trampfast Sold for 16000 in Texas Trade

Texington Wy Jan 26 It is announced that Trampfast 2.12.44 winner of the two year old division of the 1907 Kentucky Futurity has been sold by Joseph Shea of Pittsburg to T Brown of Delevan, Ti for 6000. Trampfast shipped from here to Terre Haute Ind a week ago.

Texington, Wy Trampfast Kentucky Joseph Shea Pittsburg T. ©. Brown Delevan Tih Terre Thuute Dad

Miss Truax Married in Chicago to Marcus Adbert

Miss Sarah Tiuaix of Chicago a well known dressmaker and Charles S. Adbert an attorney of Minneapolis were married late afternoon at a hospital here after a medical procedure. The ceremony followed local customs and was witnessed by friends and relatives.

Chicago Sarah Tiuaix Charles S. Adbert Minneapolis

Plea Entered in Tena Factory Fraud Case at Pattee Creek

United States Commissioner Oh in Portland hears EE friendricks plead guilty to his share in the alleged felony connected to the Pattee Creek paving venture with Stock Band and Lauber company. Plea follows investigation into the Gilesed feneny scheme.

Portland Oredian United States Oh. EE Friendricks Pedee Hunts Court Pattee Creek Lauber Company

Episcopal Bishop Weds Merelamid and Lito in Town

Bishop W Hinkle acting bishop of the Episcopal diocese at Town presided at Grace Church for the marriage of old Miss Adelaide Covlett of this city to Merelamid and Lito on the 25th evening in Cirace church as reported in local notices.

Merelamid Creorge W Hinkle Episcopal Diovcese Adelaide Covlett Cirace

Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missing Newspaper

Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to notify the office. The note requests prompt reports of delivery issues to ensure service continuity.

Vast Conspiracy Letters Describe Hidden Crimes and Investigations

A letter by Phaw claims thousands of crimes and hidden access through a skylight in a Twenty-fourth Street house. It mentions a French heirloom and suspects plumbers may have accessed the area. The piece references legal proceedings, funds for inquiry, and sworn statements about coherent letters, with a portrait note of Archbishop Barley by Alphonse Alliehs in Mitchison Avenue.

Phaw Att Twenty-fourth Street Comstock Delenm Berot Taekevard Bitekevard Lia Ulan Brathead Alphonse Alliehs New York Archbishop Barley Archbishops House Mitchison Avenue Frei Dna Wage Bert Four Capua Magna

Model License League Adopts Resolution on Intemperance

Louisville January 2 The Model License League adopts resolutions opposing intemperance and endorsing a model license law. It calls for renewals of existing licenses, caps on licenses based on population, reasonable fees, state contracts, and suspension for willful law violations. The league declares firm opposition to temperance and sees no valuable aid in the model license law.

Louisville Model TA House League Iis Isis Hiw Peru

Judge Humprey Defends Independence of Judiciary

Springfield Jan 2. Judge Humphrey of the United States district court told Springfield Ad Men's Club that the judiciary must be exemplary in justice and law and should not heed publicism or press demands and should know no sovereign but the law. He recalled Justice Marshall in the Aaron Burr treason case where Burr was acquitted despite public pressure.

Springfield Vic Drudgadh Ofis Thumphrer United States District Court Springfield Ad Beef Trust Humphrey Justice Marshall Aaron Barr Barr Burr

Cornell Debaters Brace for Elizabeth Cook Controversy

Gad Rich, Cornell debate council president, vows to defend Elizabeth Edisworth Cook as eligible to debate Columbia on February 21 despite Columbia protest. Goodrich, also head of the Triuineiy Collegiate Debate League, plans to convene a league meeting to decide the case, facing mixed reaction across debate circles.

Ithaca NX. V Chain BR. Gadrich Cornell Debate Council Cornell Cohuubia Elizabeth Edisworth Cook Wats Chlosen Columbia Goodrich Trimeuhiy Cotercollegiate Cook

Anniversary year filled with mixed events worldwide

The outline notes the third anniversary of Red Sunday with scattered items from St. Petersburg to Nashville. It cites UMW convention activity, committee appointments, and arrivals for winter plans, plus civic figures in New York and Ohio cases. It mentions a tobacco factory incident in Chirksville and a sensational sighting of sunfall reported by a child in a thunderstorm in New York.

Jin St. Petersburg United Mine Workers’ Convention Dn Ditnapelis Jehn Dd Rockereder Fia Morris TK Jesep Dimber Sey York Elfye Civid Pregiment Nevada Speeinboco Tievie Grobd Fyiedet Cravernor Eieviua Wastieten Vier Association of Tanne Dregders Columbus O. Bas Thecdead Bea Dis Ada Woo Niinel Eden Ufarnion Eests Oop Nashville Pdi Rattlestip Pherenpdadi Tak Pittshore Ouis Cours Ap Chirksville Ohio Stroaane Bronson Pedinary Cleesion

Postmaster General directs dead letters go to orphanages

Postmaster General Meyer ordered that souvenir postcards that cannot be returned due to defective addresses be sent to orphan asylums and children's homes in Washington. The Dead Letter Office processes between 40,000 and 60,000 cards daily.

Meyer Washington

Fewer NYC Household Goods in Storage as Suburban Shift Grows

New York City stores report lower stockpiles of household goods in storage compared to five years ago as more residents relocate to suburbs and shop at outlets like Lowes, signaling a population and retail shift outward from the city. The trend reflects increasing suburban enrollment and demand for home improvement items.

New York City Lowes

Primary Bill Bogey Takes Votes Lacking Decisiveness

In Springfield the Senate advanced the Oglesby primary election bill as amended and the emergency clause adopted. A long House debate followed over taking up the second conference committee measure. The Pattison plurality bill failed in the night session by four votes, while other motions and adjournment were debated.

Springfield Tan Senate House Shanahan Cook Kittleman Will McWinley Metrocrty Apmadoc Gollit Epublican Nantz Dil King Knox

Writ of Habeas Corpus Delays Local Jail for Miss Kelly

In Champaign County Miss Annie Kelly a schoolteacher escapes jail for now as Federal Judge Francis M Wright issues a temporary writ of habeas corpus. The action postpones a joint judgment against Kelly and Professor Shermont Cass over alleged injuries to Michael Burke a schoolboy whipped by Cass. Cass has been in jail since last September with the Burke family paying his boardes eight dollars weekly. Miss Kelly feels encouraged and believes she will avoid jail this time.

Champaign Cass Burke

Man sentenced for deadly infernal machine plot in Bedeville

Joseph Crenetti, implicated in a fatal round fairty scheme, received a 15 year sentence after claiming a spirit ordered him to marry his cousin, the girl he wished to wed. He testified in his own defense while two men died.

Bedeville Joseph Crenetti Am Prattan Lkas Genetti

Illinois students vow to curb cheating at exam

At the University of Illinois Champaign meet, leaders of the Younger Christ association pledge to fight cheating and cribbing in exams. An effort is under way to create ostrone sentiment against class room theft.

Champaign Steaders University of Llinois Younessor's Christ In Association Wystad

Unclear case delays fate of ex court clerk

In Chicago and Pittsburgh reports the examination of voluminous stations tied to the Cooke habeas corpus case slows progress. Jude Meliwen's ability to complete the examination remains uncertain as a decision cannot be reached before Saturday.

Chicago Dan Jude Meliwen John Or Cooke

Resignation Accepted at Newnan Methodist Church

Presiding Elder Whitlock accepted the resignation of Rev KB A Piamister who has links to the Snell case at Clinton, ending his pastorate at the Newnan Methodist Church.

Hamilton Miooniineton Dan Ehter Whitlock Tiis KB. A. Piamister Hais He Snell Case Clinton Methodist Newnan

Murder in a Saloon Sparks Arrest in Custody

A fatal shooting occurred after a quarrel at a saloon. Beach was said to have fired, killing Hawkins at a Marton location. Beacho is in custody following the incident and ongoing investigation.

Deentur Adbert Beach Marton Beacho Peach

Fragmentary 19th Century Gossip Note

A fragment from the Chicago Record Herald hints at marital strain and ongoing pursuit of a man, quoting the line Thus Clellous and noting she is continually seeking him, reflecting a public alley tale in brief.

Chicago Record- Herald

Yacht Athulla Resting at Boothbay Wharf Legend Ends

A fragment notes the Athulla, a yacht built thirty four years ago for William Waldorf Astor, tied to a Boothbay wharf in Maine. Since 1875 it has changed owners many times and now lies near the scrap heap as a distant memory of Astor era yachting.

Boothbay Bbarhor William Waldorf Astor Astor

Shaw Denies Resignation at Carnegie Trust Company

New York January 23 Leslie M Shaw said he had not resigned as president of the Carnegie Trust company but would resign March 1 if paid per terms. He declined to discuss differences with Dickinson who with his family owns control. Shaw joined the bank on retirement from the treasury March 4. Under contract with Dickinson and associates Shaw would earn 36000 a year and sell his holdings to Dickinson after policy disputes arose. He wished the institution continued success.

New York Leslie M. Shaw Carnegie Trust Company Thaa Dickingon Shaw the Treasury Dickingson Dickinson Treasury

Memorial to B F B Stephenson in Washington

The Stephen son Grand Army memorial to be presented by the Grand Army of the Republic to the people of the United States will be erected in Washington D C. It honors Benjamin Stephenson founder of the GAR and will be placed near Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street Louisiana Avenue and Co Street NW east of General Hancock’s equestrian statue.

Washington Grand Army of the Republic United States Stephenson Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street Louisiana Avenue Co Street General Hancock

Levee Committee Reports Unfavorable Rail Fare Bill

Topeka records show the levee committee reported unfavorably on the proposed 2-cent rail fare rate. The panel found no emergency justifying the law and argued it would aid railroad finances as large borrowers. The measure likely will not be acted on in this session.

Topeka Ian Olan Levee Committee

Roosevelt and Hughes Indorsed by New York League

Resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt and Governor Hughes were adopted at the Republican League of Clubs semi annual meeting in New York City. Delegates from fifty-one counties participated, reflecting broad state support.

Roosevelt Hughes New York Republican League of Clubs

Well Known Vesselman Arnold Saunders Dies in Cleveland

Arnold Saunders aged fifty six a well known coal and vesselman is dead in Cleveland Ohio after pneumonia He was connected with M A Ulfna Co for many years, his death noted today in the local obituaries.

Cleveland, O Arnold Saunders Preumonia M.A. Ufnna & Co

Oldest Harvard Graduate Dies at 98 in Newton Home

Boston reports the death of Charles Alfred Welch aged 98 the oldest Harvard graduate. He passed away at his Newton home after a long illness leaving a noted record in university history. Welch had attended Harvard in the 19th century and was known for his longevity and scholarly life.

Boston Jan Charles Alfred Welch Selinlwate Harvard University Newton

Weather Suspends Logging Operations in Wisconsin

Chippewa Falls Wis Jan 25 Togging operations in this section have been practically suspended because of mild weather.

Chippewa Palls Wis

Chicago Board of Trade Markets and Live Stock Report

Chicago markets listing Wheat Soybeans oats and corn prices with May and Jan futures. commodities quotations include wheat May, soybeans, oats, corn, and lard with cash grain by sample. Chicago live stock sales show hogs, cattle, and sheep quotations with receipts and price ranges. Dunning & Stevens Buffalo NY quote adds regional notes on cattle and sheep.

Chicago Chicago Board of ‘Trade Tech Willy Vey Ath Tork T&t Shabao SETI ASO Buffalo Ve. Dunning & Stevens East Buffalo N. Y

The Modern Turkish Woman’s Education and Lifestyle

A brief note on the modern Turkish woman gaining education and multilingual knowledge while Western women pursue leisure. The piece contrasts liberal learning with the traditional harem’s seclusion, mentioning languages and foreign governesses.

Tree Oriental Loudon Strand

Woman is a thing of beauty and an expense forever Life

A reflective quip from Life magazine notes that women are seen as enduring sources of beauty and cost, highlighting social expectations around appearance and ongoing expense.

Woman 重narrates Lydia E Pinkham remedy success

A Denver woman describes long illness from female troubles and surgical failure before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and urges other sick women to try it, noting its 30 years of claimed success and invitation to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham A. Gregory Lawrence St Denver Col Mrs. Pinkham

The Rattler Quietly Hunts Its Prey

Francis Metcalfe writes in Outing Magazine that the rattlesnake rarely warns before striking. Sensing motion through ground vibration, snakes lack hearing and avoid confrontation. Shunters may step near rattlers on soft earth or moss without realizing they are close, allowing many snakes to go unnoticed.

Francis Metcalfe Outing Magazine

Tahara village ordeal reveals thief confession

In Tahara Inaon villagers tested footprints then endured a fire ordeal at the shrine. All except Shukichi Shibata walked through hot coals, and he refused to test. He was arrested and soon confessed to stealing from tobacco plantations.

Tahara- Inaon Droga Shukichi Shibata

Town Hall Project Planned By Public Subscription

Colonel Bingham in Phatnville shows a vacant block for a public building to serve as a town hall and venue for lectures and entertainments. He reveals he has already contributed $500 toward the project, with the rest to be raised by residents.

Bingham Phatnville

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