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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1900

Page

3

Debating Senate Row Intensifies Over Campaign Charges

Washington June 6 A stormy senate session featured Hanna Pettigrew and Carter as central figures in a fierce partisan clash. Pettigrew alleged Cramp funded the Republican national committee with 400000 in 189? to gain warship contracts, a claim Carter denied calling it a lie. Pettigrew defended his charges and read related bribery material connected to Ohio elections.

Washington Senate Hanna Pettigrew Carter Bacon Cramp Philadelphia Tsaw Republican National Committee Atlantic Republican National Campaign Committee Ohio Tanna Committee On Privileges and Elections Nannas Mr. Cramp

Hanna assails accusers in fiery senate fray

In a heated floor clash Hanna belts accused senators and traitors, blasts Burke as a conspirator and calls Pettigrew a traitor to state and country. Carter disputes Cramp remarks and warns colleagues about any imagined conversations that taint Senate decorum.

Hanna Columbus South Dakota Burke Cleveland Pettigrew Senate of United States Carter Cramp Mr. Pettigrew Brethers Brethern

Senate Fray Over Cramp Carter and Generals Rages On

In a heated Senate session tensions flare as Petticrew claims a Cramp Carter talk occurred while Lentz of Ohio clashes with Hull over promotions and family service. Republic voices cheer as Lentz presses about sons in the army and pensioner questions sparkering taunts.

New York Democratic Convention rejects Chicago platform resolution

The New York Democratic state convention refused to receive a resolution endorsing the Chicago platform, declaring it out of order. Delegates-at-large named were David B. Will, Richard Croker, Jedward Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck, with alternates Frank Campbell, Seymour Van Zandt, James Shevelin and Jacob Ruppert.

New York Chicago David B. Will Richard Croker Jedward Murphy Augustus van Wyck Frank Campbell Seymour van Zandt James Shevelin Jacob Ruppert

Murderer Hummel Hanged for Wife and Three Children

Williamsport Pennsylvania June 6 William YW Hummel was hanged here for the murder of his wife and her three children on November 16 1899. He had married a widow with three children and struck while they slept with an axe killing them all a week after the wedding.

Williamsport William YW. Hummel Hummel

Wheeler Nominated Brigadier General by President

Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler U S V was nominated by the president to be brigadier general United States Army. The nomination was promptly confirmed by the Senate.

Wheeler Gentral Washington Joseph Wheeler United States Army Senate

Nomination of Tlon W. Bynum Rejected by Senate

Washington on June 6 the senate voted against the nomination of Tlon W. Bynum for general appraiser in New York. The rejection follows a Legie backed nomination and ends his bid for the post.

Bynum Washington The Senate Tlon. W. Bynum Age of New York Legie

Insurrection Comment and World News Snapshots

General Otis says no danger of further insurrections in the Philippines and that the islands are worth their cost. Emeritus professor Edwards A. Park of Andover Theological Seminary dies at 91. Russia offers aid to China to suppress the Boxers. James Brown Potter granted a divorce from actress wife. Madrid rumor England seeks Canary or Balearic Islands. Unknown negro runs amuck in Chicago slashing women. Berlin has 530000 earners over 225 a year for income tax. Decatur hosts largest hog weighing 1524 pounds. Labor cost to make gold hunting watch cases rose from 80 to 540 per 100 over 50 years. 952000 bank shares in New York City assessed at 85409. Dunn is first postmaster of Angora Oregon. Stephen Crane dies in London at 30.

Otis Philippines Edwards A. Park Andover Theological Seminary Andover Mass Russia Peking China Henry William Chicago James Brown Potter Madrid iEngland Canary Berlin Decatur Ala New York City Angora Ore Dunn Stephen Crane London

Beheading of John the Baptist in Herod’s Feast

A Sunday school lesson text discusses Herod’s birthday party where Herod, bewitched by dancing, vows to grant requests, leading to John the Baptist's execution. It contrasts worldly pleasure with righteous steadfastness, notes Herod’s fear of John, and ends with John’s death and the disciples burying him, urging faithful endurance.

Cough remedies praised by druggists and readers alike

A roundup of endorsements for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from druggists and customers across several towns. Testimonials claim quick relief for coughs colds and grippe with emphasis on safety and suitability for families. The ad notes availability by Joseph Emmert and cites other health remedies and cautions about kidney disorders with Foley's kidney cure referenced.

J. Goldsmith van Etten N.Y Joseph Emmert W. W. Mayhew Merton, Wis H. J. Moogh

The Parable of the Leaven and the Meal

Christian Endeavor lesson explores the parable of the leaven in three measures of meal and the mustard seed. It emphasizes that the kingdom of God grows as Christ lifts lives and empowers believers to lift others, with Christ Himself as the great lifter and magnet. The prayer meeting suggests a biographical program honoring lifting figures like Peter, Paul, Luther, Wesley, and Moody.

Christ's Church Jesus Kingdom of God Neu Christ Lves Peter Paul Barnabas Luther Wesley Spurgeon Murphy Moody

In Honorable Ways We Finance the Lord's Treasury

The Presbyterian urges church leaders to reject money making methods that cheapen the region or compromise conscience. Financial operations must be honest and reverent, balancing proprieties with respect for the Master and His house. No amount of good ends justifies questionable means in benevolent schemes.

Lim Elis

Faith In the Bible and united church witness

A reflection from the Episcopal Recorder urging Sunday schools to become Bible schools with thorough study of Holy Writ. It argues that teachers and learners would gain lamination through truth and a united, faithful church front could influence the world, even if full church unity is unattainable.

Church of Christ Episcopal Recorder

The Latest Gospel in Carlyle Work Note

The phrase “The Latest Gospel” appears as a brief motto about knowing one’s work and doing it. Attributed to Carlyle, the line reads In the work we know thy work and do it. This item records a compact quotation and its source without broader context.

Carlyle

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