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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1906

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Foraker Declares Rebate Bill Unnecessary in Senate Action

Washington June 6 Moraker questioned the conference report on the railroad rate bill seeking explanation for including branch lines in switch requirements. Tillman warned of new matter but did not file it. Foraker argued the bill unnecessary, citing Wisconsin refrigerator car decision and Elkins act strength. Tillman spoke of a yellow streak from telegraph protests, as 6 000 messages from railroad men and 250 000 railway workers backed anti pass views. Ohio Senator warned against overemphasizing telegrams to avoid masking public support.

Washington Senate Moraker Tillman Conferrees Ohio Red Rock Company West Virginia Foraker Wisconsin Conference Committee Hopkins

Tillman on the Navy in June Senate debate

Washington June 6 senate discussion on navy appropriation for a record breaker battleship unit features Tillman warning against escalating vessel costs and size Tate contrasts with planned fleet growth Hale urges prompt disposition of appropriation bills to allow early adjournment and final passage before month end

Washington Senate Tilliman Tate Hale

Naturalization Bill Passes House With Record Bureau

Washington reports the house approved a naturalization bill creating a Washington bureau to issue blanks and log naturalizations. Applicants must file ninety days before court action and cannot naturalize within thirty days of general elections. The bill lets the U S district attorney cross examine and adds English language a residency pledge and fraud cancellation procedures.

Washington House Bureau of Naturalization United States

Senate and House in Brief June 6 Naval Appropriation

Washington briefs note the Senate passed the naval appropriation bill and discuss the relay mite bill. Report mentions Bee TePory and unclear names linked to the session.

Senate House Washington

House completes naturalization bill amid limited session actions

An executive session occurred as the House passed the naturalization bill. A few other items were approved under suspension of the rules, but the session produced no major outcomes beyond a notable transaction involving a battleship valued at 11 million dollars, twice the price of the Oregon.

Oregon House Naturalization

Cantt Abrogate Fight How's Washington June 6

Chief Engineer Stevens of the Panama Canal testifies to the House Commerce Committee that abrogation of the eight hour law cannot be used to employ alien laborers. He notes 95 percent of foremen and superintendents are U S citizens, preventing independent laborer scheduling after the eight hour day ends.

Washington Stevens Panama Canal House Commerce Committee United States

Senate votes to indefinitely postpone marriage and divorce amendment

The senate without debate or division passed to indefinitely postpone a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to allow Congress to enact uniform marriage and divorce laws.

Washington Senate Congress

Guatemalan Troops Report Success on Central Borders

Washington reports that Guatemalan forces defeated revolutionists along both the Mexican and Salvadorean borders, according to state department dispatches from Guatemala City.

Washington State Department Guatemala City

Missouri Democrats Indorse Bryan for 1908 Presidency

Jefferson City hosts a state nominating convention that strongly backs William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908. The convention endorses Bryan, condemns tariff policy, criticizes Roosevelt on the railroad rate bill, and calls for reduced passenger rail rates. Oglesby is named railroad and warehouse commissioner and Gauss superintendent of public schools.

Jefferson City Willian Jennings Bryan Tuivid TR. Francis St. Louis Cleveland Rude Oglesby Warrensburg HF. A. Gauss Roosevelt William Jennings Bryan Missouri Bryan

New York bankers honored by Japan for Russo-Japanese War help

Valentine P. Snyder and James Stillman of New York received the third order of the Rising Sun from the emperor of Japan. The decoration honors their services related to Japan's hand issues during the Russo-Japanese war.

New York Valentine P. Snyder James Stillman Japan

Engineers Adjourn Sine Die in Memphis Convention

Memphis Tennessee June 6 After a four weeks session the seventh biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers adjourned sine die to meet in Columbus Ohio two years hence. The convention just closed has transferred much important business.

Memphs Tenn The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Columbus

Hepburn Renominated at Wighth District GOP Meeting

Creston Iowa June 6 Representative Hepburn was nominated by acclamation at the Wighth district Republican convention. Resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt Iowa’s two cabinet members and the Iowa delegation in Congress were adopted.

Hepburn Creston Wighth Roosevelt Iowa Congress

Arkansas Democracy at Hot Springs Convention

Hot Springs Arkansas June 6 The Democratic state convention opened with a stormy session and formed only a temporary organization Judge J W Evans of Boonville was named chairman and Hugh Corry of Texarkana was named secretary.

Arkansas Democracy Hot Springs Ark J. W. Evans Booneville Hugh Corry Texarkana

Scores at base ball daily update from June field

Baseball scores nine to three and seven to one dominate the American and National leagues with Philadelphia 9 over Cincinnati and Chicago 7 over Philadelphia in other games New York shut out Chicago 6 to 0 while Brooklyn beat St. Louis 3 to 2 and Pittsburg tied Boston 9 to 3 in a rain affected schedule.

Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Pittsburg New York Brooklyn -St. Louis Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelpha Detroit Cleveland Association Louisville St. Paul Toledo Columbus Indianapoulis Western Omaha Lincoln Denver Des Moines Pueblo Sioux City

Chamberlains Remedy Ad Prompting Quick Buy

An old time advertisement touts a colic and diarrhea remedy praised by dealers and physicians. It claims long usage, thousands of testimonials, and life saving instances before medical help arrives. Offered at a quarter with urging to purchase now.

Burdett Piano Tuner Takes Orders at Brown & Dollmeyers

EF J Burdett a piano tuner accepts orders at Brown and Dollmeyers store and by phone. He offers precise tuning services and reliable instrument care for local households and studios.

EF. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyers Phoneaio

Quiet at Cananea as Ohio National Guard encamps

About 1150 Ohio National Guard members arrive and bivouac around the Bradley mine to restore order. Private detectives are relieved, and military control is asserted. Miners watch calmly while officials deny disbanding, and wage arbitration discussion continues in Columbus with cautious optimism for peaceful settlement.

Titlenvale Ohio National Guard Euward Bradley Mine United States Coal Company Smithfield Z. Cy Speaks Bradley O'Brien Columbus Ohio

Junta in St Louis Publishes Truth About Cananea Strike

Antonio Villareal leads the Alexican Liberal party junta at 2645 Lafayette Ave publishing Keroneacion. He defends the group as fighting for a square deal for Mexican laborers, condemns the riot, states their aim is to overthrow Ding, and asserts they will continue to publish about mine conditions and wage disparities between American and Mexican workers.

St. Louis Alexican Liberal Party United States Thompson Greene Consolidated Copper Cananea Mex Lafayette Avenue Keroneracion Antonio T. Villareal Villareal Greene America Mexico Ding

Senator Gorman Funeral Arrangements Completed

Washington reports scores of telegrams to the widow of the late Senator Gorman as arrangements for his funeral are completed. Reverends Radcliffe and Power will officiate with honorary pallbearers including ex governors and several distinguished names. A letter left by the senator gives directions for the funeral being scrupulously followed.

Washington United States Gorman Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Frederick D. Power The Christian Church John Lee Carrol E. B. Jackson Marylkind John FP. Poe Bernard Carter L. Y. Baughman T. J. Landham O. Freeman Rasin J. W. Hering Thomas FH. Hunt John R. Mclean James L. Norris W. W. Fuller

National Theatre Light vacation opens in Atlantic City

President W. F. Blood argues public ownership of utilities fails in England and the United States. He says agitation is fueled by sensational yellow journalism at the convention in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City Nods W. Tf. Blood England United States

Socialist state convention nominates ticket in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls June 6 The Socialist state convention met there and nominated a ticket for the state race. Tor governor Freeman Knowles, lieutenant governor Mautha Bee, secretary of state W A Williams, state treasurer So M Burnside.

Sioux Falls Tor Freeman Knowles Lawsence Mautha Bee Beadles W. A. Williams Minuchahas So M. Burnside Diyde

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup Ad

A historical advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup as a non opiate remedy for constipation. It touts relief from cold symptoms linked to constipation and claims availability at all druggists.

Kennedy

Low Rates to Buffalo Excur sion on Northwestern line

Excursion tickets to Buffalo, New York, will be sold June 8 9 and 10 with favorable return limits. The sale is to honor the Travelers Protective Association meeting. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Railway.

Buffalo N. Y Northwestern Travelers’ Protective Association Chicago & Northwestern R’y

Wave your carpets cleaned by. M. Hoover, Phones & Alay

Wave your carpets cleaned by M Hoover with services advertised for homes and offices. This local notice lists cleaning and contact options, typical of small classifieds, and emphasizes prompt, affordable work.

M. Hoover

South Dakota Republicans Nominate Ticket at Convention

The Republican convention nominated Robt Fe Gamble for US Senate and Col onel W A Parker for governor along with Philo Hah Bedskings county and Toward C Shaber Hyder state treasurer D D Wipt Sutehinnon attorney general W Clark superintendent A Usted state auditor John Hering O G Dockken and other officials. The platform backs tariff modification to aid American builders and forests with abolition of lumber tariffs and endorses President Roosevelt and his railway policies.

Sioux Malle Atte United States Robt Fe Gamble Philo Hah Bedskings W. A. Parker Lawrence County Coe Crawford Beadle Leutenant Frovernnor C. Shaber Hyder Ni Cassill Lincoln D. D. Wipt Sutehinnon W. Clark Spirit A. Usted Miniediaha John Hering Campbell O. G. Dockken Duell Roosevelt

MEN WHO SELL LIQUOR

Louisville July 6 The National Liquor Dealers association opens its annual convention and issues an address stressing temperance support for law obedience and praise of temperance societies while arguing intoxication should be a crime yet asserting that true temperance allows legitimate liquor trade and saloons can be conducted safely. Indianapolis June 6 Plans at the United States Brewers association meeting to educate in a campaign against temperance movement and saloon opposition.

Louisville National Liquor Dealers’ Association United States Indianapolis United States Brewers’ Association

South Dakota Prohibitionists Nominate Full State Ticket

The state Prohibition convention has nominated a full state ticket headed by Knute Lewis of Preston for governor.

South Dakota Redfield Knute Lewis Preston

Varied Victories and Events Across Nation and World

Ida Tarbell to assist National Petroleum in pursuing Standard Oil. A bronze McKinley statue arrives for Ohio grounds. Cassatt reelected to Pennsylvania Railway board. Germany sees fruit and veg shortages amid cold. Timothy Watle dies in a Janesville hotel. Crescent City refloated after grounding near Duluth. Madrid hosts visiting princes and envoys prepare to depart. Wellman lectures in Paris on Arctic exploration. San Francisco coastwise shipping tied by sailors’ strike. Sioux City builds Missouri River bridge by Burlington and Great Northern. Anton Sebo jailed in Grafton for brother’s murder. General Dessirler dies in Paris. Ninth annual Nurses Alumnae convention at Detroit. Tuxedo A C battles Pennypacker over legality of twenty-round fights. Pitt rsimmons Burns fight pending.

Ida M. Tarbell National Petroleum Association Standard Oil Company Wiliam McKinley Ohio State Columbus Cassatt Pennsylvania Railway Germany Timothy Watvle Pennsylvania Janesville Wis Crescent City Duluth Madrid Walter Wellman Paris Prencl Meteorologion Society San Francisco Sailors’ Union Missouri River Sioux City, Jr Burlington Great Northern Anton Sebo Grafton Nod Dessirler Parris Nurses United States Detroit Tuxedo A. C Poennypacker

A Mother's Devotion and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

An ad praising a mother's care for sick children recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a fast relief for pain and fever. It claims prompt effectiveness and urges purchase from all druggists, noting availability and practical use for children's health.

State approves freight rate cuts nationwide impact

The state railroad and warehouse commission in Illinois sets final freight rate reductions after years of review. The plan includes 10 percent cuts for wheat, grain, lumber, salt, coal, hogs, and 6 to 10 percent cuts across several classes plus substantial reductions on farm equipment and daily commodities. The move follows expert analysis comparing Indiana and Iowa rates and was contested by railroads as potentially ruinous.

Springfield State Railroad and Warehouse Commission Quincy Freight Bureau Indiana Iowa

Dastard Does Foul Murder At Christopher Village

In Franklin county near DuQuoin Illinois on June 6 a double killing ended a love triangle. Rube Stewart and Roe Veach shot Veach fatally then Stewart killed himself after forcing Stella Dial from a buggy and confronting her at her home. Both victims were minors.

Ivens Brain Bid Rumors Circulate Ahead of Execution

Reports from Chicago dated June 6 claim medical societies seek the brain of condemned murderer Richard G. Ivens after his upcoming execution in the county jail. One rumor says Ivens intends to fetch the highest bid for his brain as preliminary operations begin a week before the hanging on Friday.

Chicago Richard G. Ivens Ivens

Boy Averts Railway Wreck at Alton by Waving Coat

On June 6 in Alton a 7 year old boy named Earl Baker spotted a heavy pole across the Chicago and Alton line. He slid down the bluff and stood between the rails waving his coat to flag the limited, saving about 180 passengers and earning the gratitude of the train crew.

Alton Chicago and Alton Earl Baker

Whittlesey and Welsh Wed In Nokomis Novel Gift

Robert C. Whittlesey proprietor of a protagraph gallery married Abbie Welsh stenographer at Nokomis National Bank. After the ceremony the bride gave each wedding guest a yellow garter. The couple met when he was superintendent and she assists in the Baptist Sunday school. The groom is a widower with four children.

Nokomis Robert ¢. Whittlesey Abbie Welsh Nokowis National Bank Baptist Sunday School

Excursion steamer City of Providence hit by gale

The City of Providence steam boat carrying a Sunday school excursion was driven against a wharf about 100 feet above its landing. A cadet band leader ordered musicians to play a popular air, calming women and children aboard.

Alton City of Providence

Peoria Board Probes High School Rest Room Allegations

Peoria June 6 the school board will investigate alleged orgies in the high school rest room. It is charged that a woman teacher gave whisky to several girl students and that three or four became drunk.

Peoria

Deadly Serpent Bites and a Cure Alleged in Ad Copy

An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for India’s deadly serpent bites and common ailments including dyspepsia fever and kidney trouble. It claims a Bennettsville, SC source endorses the product and guarantees results with a 60 cent price.

India Seal. Brown Bennettsville Jos Fimamert

Journal notes on street names and civic questions

A terse item discusses local street naming and public concerns echoed in a journal style. The text flags potential controversy around street designation and community reaction without detailing specific names or dates.

Ferguson Was Mistudurd and Pundit Krishna Controversy

A Boston discussion features Rev Charles Bergach defending Ferguson against heresy charges amid Pundit Havas yan Krishna remarks at All Souls Unitarian church. He says he remains a Protestant priest and that Unitarians deny no Episcopal doctrines. Curiosity arises from the public nature of the talk. In Dayton Ohio the Old German Baptists Dunkards conclave closes with foot washing rites witnessed by many nonmembers and a vote to curb use of telephones and cars.

Kathans Cry Charles Bergach Boston South Unitarian Church Havasyan Krishna Mindun Dis Merguson Massachusetts Episcopal Church All Souls Unitarian Church Krishna All Souls Dunkards Dayton Old German Baptists

Oregon election returns report from Portland

Oregon election results show Governor George Chamberlain reelected by at least 1,000 to 2,500 votes. United States senator nominee Jonathan Bourne Jr. leads by about 5,000. Both Republican congressmen also win. Women’s suffrage outrage is dismissed.

Oregon Portland Ore George WB. Chamberlay Bem Jonathan Bourne, Jr Pep United States Congress

China Expands Student Exports to Great Britain and Europe

China follows Japan by sending large numbers of students abroad to Great Britain and continental Europe, signaling a broad program of educational exchange and international enrollment.

China Japan Great Brian Europe

Injunction Against Dyspepsia Declared by Dr Caldwell

A stringent injunction is issued against the malignant activity of dyspepsia among all people by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims to promptly set digestive organs right and restore health. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.

Caldwell

Cuticura Remedies A Household Standby

A reader credits Cuticura for erasing a child’s eczema after a physician’s treatment failed. A later case of poison oak on a boy healed in three weeks using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. The letter praises accessibility twelve miles from a doctor and notes product prices and availability from Potter Drug.

Lizzie Vincent Thomas Fairmount Walden’s Ridge Tenn Potter Chem, Corp

New Homes in the West Open to Settlement on Shoshone Lands

Over a million acres of land will be opened to settlement on the Shoshone Indian Reservation on August 15, 1906. Lands are served by the Chicago & North Western Railway from Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha and other Mississippi Valley points. Send 2c in stamps for pamphlets maps and full particulars to B Kniskern P M OC W RY Co Chicago.

Chicago & North-Western Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Mississippi Valley B. Kniskern W. R'y Co Chicago

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