Packers Hearings Open Over Pack House Conditions
Washington June 7 House Agriculture Committee heard Thomas Wilson representing Chicago packers deny Neill Reynolds findings on packing house conditions. He argued canned meats remain fresh five years if air free, explained rope and bone artifacts, and described chuck removal and labor practices while denying harsh employee treatment or coercion.
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Washington
House Committee On ‘Agriculture
Chicago
Neill- Reynolds
Thomas Wilson
Morris Company
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Capitol
Scott
Kansas
Floors Scrubbed Daily in Packing House Testimony
Representative Watkins questioned the sanitation of the packing house as Wilson testified floors are scrubbed nightly and Pens drained for flushing. Neill Reynolds cited numerous dead hogs found. Wilson claimed thousands of hogs arrive daily with occasional dead ones. He described clean workrooms and regular washing of rooms, tables, and utensils, and said no offensive odors exist despite occasional offal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Wilson
Neill- Reynolds
Wadsworth
Neill
Toilet Rooms Defended in Packing House Inquiry
A committee inquiry heard defenses for toilet rooms off workrooms in a packing house, with managers insisting sanitation matched elite hotels. Witness Wilson said workers used cheesecloth towels and disputed a Neill-Reynolds claim about a hog carcass being found with clean carcasses, naming Nelson Morris & Co. as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Neill-Reynolds
Neill
Nelson Morris & Co
Nelson Morris & Co.'s Place.” Wilson
New York
Kansas City
New York House
Chicago
Packers Accept Government Regulation Of Sanitary Standards
Wilson told the committee that packers welcome sanitary regulation but oppose the secretary of agriculture judging sanitation. He noted supervision across packaging, explained swellers from air in cans, and dismissed any risk from bad meat as non-existent for reputable firms. He invited the panel to inspect Chicago meatpacking facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Neill
Reynolds
Secretary of Agriculture
Wadsworth
Chicago
Railway Strike Imminent In Chicago as Wages Standoff
General managers of twenty three railroads meeting in Chicago refuse any wage increase for freight handlers. A 4000 man strike is expected after freight workers had given thirty days notice, with current wages at 1.75 dollars a day and the June 20 deadline looming. Co A Goodnow notes no concessions will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Co. A. Goodnow
Chicago and Alton
Taft Meets Panamanian Liberal Delegation on Election Oversight
Secretary Taft welcomed four Panamanian Liberal party representatives at the War Department and discussed election conditions on the isthmus. They urged U S appointment of fifty five inspectors to monitor polls in Panama to ensure a fair vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Liberal Party of
Panama
War Department
United States
Baseball Scores From June Seventh Across Leagues
Baseball scores from June seventh show results in the National League with Philadelphia beating Cincinnati three to none and Chicago defeating New York eleven to eight. American League games include St Louis over New York four to zero and Cleveland past Boston eight to one. Other leagues report scattered outcomes with rain in Toledo Kansas City, and Denver defeating Des Moines five to six.
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Chieigo
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York -Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Detroit - Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Louisville
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
Milwaukeea
Western
Pueblo
Sioux City
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
Des Moines
Sickness in Freeport Prompts Stomach Tablet Demand
Physicians and druggists report a spring rise in illness in Freeport though not necessarily more serious. Spring languor and indigestion linked to overworked stomachs are common, boosting demand for Miona stomach tablets at W. F. Jungkunz who offers a signed 60 cent guarantee refund if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
W. F. Jungkunz
Rescue Amidst Fire at Monmouth College Capsule Event
Rapid blaze at 1098 Sacramento avenue in Chicago forces a stair rescue of children sleeping in Packingtown. Police and a firefighter team ensured safe exits with mattresses used to cushion falls and one child briefly overcome by smoke. Parents were restrained from returning by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sacramento Avenue
Joseph Blondowski
Monmouth Anniversary Sparks Jubilee and Alumni Tribute
Monmouth Alabama marked a semi centennial anniversary with remarks by Theodore P. Shonts president of the Panamanian land commission and John F. Welles ex chief engineer both Monmouth College alumni. Attendees from many states joined reunion events and tributes to the first and second presidents amid historical reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Theodoore P. Shonts
Panuans Ranad Commission
John F. Wellace
Monmouth College
Trinion
Nelos TL. Phelps
Chienrsa
Reinstatement Plea Heard For Kankakee Hospital Staff
The Illinois Merit Board in Springfield is to hear a petition for reinstatement of Jr. Martin Hecktoon and Miss Grace Martin, physician and nurse at Kankakee Hospital for the Insane. They were discharged by the asylum board over alleged negligence tied to a patient Isitty Ward's childbirth. The state board of charities had exonerated both.
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Merit Board
Springfield
State Civil Service Commission
Jr. Martin Hecktoon
Grace Martin
Kankakee Hospital
Asylumm Board of Trustees
Isitty Ward
Board of Trustees
State Board of Charities
Yates in the Fight Again
Richard Yates resumes his speaking campaign with events at Salem Marion county tonight. He then heads to Murphysboro Friday afternoon and Pinckneyville Friday night for speeches. Saturday afternoon he speaks at Taylorville continuing a statewide tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Springfield
Richard Yates
Salem
Marion County
Murphysboro
Pinckneyville
Taylorville
Fatal crush incident halts No. 93 crew switch
T J Gorley 23 of Steubenville Ohio was fatally crushed while seated between two freight cars on the Y at the local yard during switching on No. 93. He died shortly after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey WL
T. J. Gorley
Steubenville
Local teen Pleads Guilty in Manslaughter Case
Marion Alabama June 7 Lusco Baker aged 17 pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to one year to life in the penitentiary by Judge W W Tinnean for the killing of a young man named Potrel in March in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willian
Eugene Brown
Criminal
Melowen
House of Correction
Brown
Marion
Lusco Baker
W. W. Tinnean
Baker
Potrel
Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement
Gentlemen and friends gain happiness from a clean bright appearance. The tonic promises health through Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea tablets or tea for 36 cents. Sold by Joseph Em mere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Joseph Emmere
Winslow & Co Introduces New Relief Shoe for Women
Winslow and Co unveils the New Relief shoe aimed at easing foot strain for women. The new style targets tired joints and promises comfort with a practical design.
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Winslow & Co
Umbrellas Repaired and Recovered by Ryan
Ryan at 87 G Lena Street records repair and recovery of umbrellas. The note mentions address and item handling with a stray date fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Lena Street
Long Illness Ends Death of Mrs Louise Seitz
Mrs Louise Seitz died at 4 80 this morning at 169 Locust Street after a long illness. Born in Germany 73 years ago she lived in Galena before moving to this city last September to live with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs B B Broughton. She had been married twice first to Henry E B Smith and then to Charles Seitzberg. She is survived by a daughter, a granddaughter, and a brother. The funeral is at 3 30 Friday at the Broughton residence and burial will be in Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Seitz
Sona Inslaw
Locust Street
Galena
Seitzberg
Germany
Broughton
James Smith
Peter Steinmetzig
Globe Hospital
Prophetstown Revival Opens As Tabernacle Ready
Prophetstown prepares for Rev. W A Sundays opening meeting Thursday night in a new tabernacle seating about 2200 with room for 300 more. The 80 by 128 foot structure cost 1800 dollars, built by John Blackmore, and features a natural amphitheater layout with choir and platform at the south end.
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Prophetstown
Big Tabernacle
W.A
Tabernacle
Sterling Tabernacle
John Blackmore
Marriage licenses surge as Freeport sees 30000 visitors
At the county clerk’s office this morning a record number of licenses was issued in ten minutes as 30 000 visitors streamed in. Six licenses were signed and the clerks collected 1 25 dollars each. Names listed include Frank Maureman Monroe Oma Whitehead Monroe Clayton Coplien Monroe Nellie Keller Monroe Truman Kittelson Albany Ethel Root Brodin Wis George Porter Madison Maria Grace Taylor Madison Howard F Clifcorn Madison Minnie Mulder Madison George Hogan Madison Tillie Greisheiber Madison.
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Freeport
Frank Maureman
Monroe
Oma Whitehead
Clayton Cop
Minnié Mulder
Madison
George Hogan
Tillie Greisheiber
World News in Outline Promptly Summarized
Quiet in Ohio coal regions as war troops stay stationed. German philosopher Hartmann dies in Berlin aged 65. Emperor William visits Vienna as Britain reopens ties with Sergia. Mitchell heads to Kansas City for wage scale talks. Crane and Boardman announce engagement. Anarchist links eyed in King Alfonso assassination bid. Madison issues warrant for Secretary Houser over bribery claim. Roosevelt investigations cost estimated at 150 million. Illinois Mutual Life policyholders plan meeting in Chicago on June 5.
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Ohio
Charles Robert Eduard von Hartmann
Grosslichterfelde
Berlin
Emperor Willian
Emperor Francis Joseph
Vienna
Great Britain
Sergia
Belgrade
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Kansas City
W. Murry Crane
Massachusetts
Josephine P. Boardman
Washington
London
Alfonso
United States
Italy
Madison
Wis
State Houser
Host
Roosevelt
Ilinois
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Cahicgo
Coal Dealers in Council in Fort Wayne Convention Address
Coal dealers from Indiana and Michigan met in Fort Wayne on June 7 with 346 attendees. The president urged relief from unjust demurrage charges short weight and discriminating freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Dealers In Council
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Michigan
Persens
Arnica Salve Cures Sores and Wounds Says Merchant
Chas Oswald of Mensselaersville New York writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of the ugliest neck sore he ever saw. It prevents blood poisoning, heals injuries, and treats boils wounds burns and sores. 25c at Jos Emmert's drug store.
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Bucklen
Chas. Oswald
Mensselaersville
N. Y
Seth Burch
Jos. Emmert’s
Canary Oxford Offer at E. & W. Outlet
Readers are urged to consider the Canary oxford now offered at the E. & W. store with no extra cost for better fit. The notice suggests relief from painful footwear by choosing this brand at the same price as existing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Woodmen Picnic Draws Thousands in Freeport Parade
Thousands attend a Woodmen of the World event in Freeport featuring a large parade of 3000 uniformed Woodmen, bands, and autos. The day includes a schedule of concerts, drills, balloon prize tosses, and numerous committee-organized activities across Galena and Stephenson streets with projected crowds over 25,000 by noon.
Freeport Picnic Welcome to Woodmen Rally
Francis Marion Eliott describes a Freeport community welcome for Woodmen with a picnic day. Mayor Dittmar and committees greet attendees, promising food, drink, and hospitality. Edward Wagner and Lou Bauscher are spotlighted for their contributions as Will Koehler calls for support. Families urged to attend for a day of cheer and rest.
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Francis Marion Eliott
Dittmar
Red Men
Edward Wagner
Lou Bauscher
Will Koehler
Freeport
Man Arrested for Assault on Wife in Local Corner Home
John Eberle of the Blackhawk and Beaver streets area was arrested last evening on a complaint by his wife accusing him of assault and battery. A hearing before Magistrate Bentley this morning resulted in a $5 fine plus costs totaling $10.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eberle
Blackhawk
Beaver Streets
Bentley
Graduation gift jewelry from A W Ford & Son Pioneer Jewelers
Readable items suitable as graduation gifts include jewelry pieces offered by A W Ford and Son, Pioneer Jewelers. Available selections present affordable prices and classic designs for graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Ford & Son
Pioneer Jewelers
F. J. Burdett Seeks Piano Tuning Jobs
F J Burdett, piano tuner, accepts orders at Brown and Dollmeyers or via telephone. He offers prompt service for pianists and households in need of tuning and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyers
Elephants Impress in Hagenbeck Greater Shows Parade
The Carl Hagenbeck Greater Shows on Tuesday June 19 display elephants in regal howdahs and gold fringe costumes. The elephants perform in three rings and demonstrate agility, training, and strength by moving heavy wagons and carrying 100 pound bales to the hay pile.
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America
Hagenbeck Street
Hagenbeck
Ceylon
Post Grape Nuts and the Science of Digestion
An old analysis promotes the Post process of turning starch into sugar by moisture warmth and time. It argues that Grape Nuts aids digestion for those with starch intolerance, imitates nature, and keeps food pure. Readers are urged to read The Road to Wellville in packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Wellville
Small Blaze at F R Rive Milk Depot
Fire department responded shortly before 7 to a gasoline explosion at the F R Rive milk depot on South Galena Ave. The blaze was extinguished before arrival, with no serious damage reported.
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F. R. Rive
South
Galena Avge
Following the Flag Health Salve for Soldiers Readied
Wil lis T Morgan of Concord New Hampshire recalls two tours in Cuba and two in the Philippines. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with keeping him in perfect health. The medicine treats coughs colds bronchial trouble and lung diseases. Available at Jos Emmert druggist price 60c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
Concord
N. H
Jos
Emmert
Beautiful Pirate Fat Miss Stnmeret et 08 Stepheney
The readable fragments mention a person or entity with unclear naming and a reference to reduced prices. No coherent event, date, or place is identifiable from the text.
Fine Lots on Finest Terms in Freeport Meyer Addition
The Chas E Meyer Addition between Carroll and Float streets with High street cross has 29 lots for sale on easy terms. Since platted two years ago 42 lots sold and 17 modern houses erected. Purchase includes sewer gas water cement walks. $50 down and $10 monthly at 5 percent buys any lot. Inquire at once.
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Freeport
Chas. E. Meyer
Carroll and
Float
High Street
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Panama Canal
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Freeport Hardware Company
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Woodmen
Elmer G. Prall
Louis Bauscher
Vv. W. Koehler
A. H. Wieman
Ezra’ Durling
Adolph Zimmerman
R. O M. Gill
Geo. W. Brokhatsen
HE. G. Prall
C._ J. Dittmar
Louis
Geo. W. Brokhausen
Chas. . Guenther
John DeJong
Frank B. Brubaker
S. L. Fridley
C. S. Stout
M. B. Marvin
Wm. McCann
Wm. Dunlap
Copia Teer
W. Koehler
Elmer G. Pratt
C. 8. Stout
A. Zimmerman
E. Darling
Galena Street
Court House
F. Lohr
Stephenson
Liberty
Lincoln Avenue
Foresters
Galena Avenue
Royal Neighbors
van Buren Streets
Junior Propertere
Forsasers
Cherry Camp No
W. H. Gerberich
Michnez Loretta
H. P
Inez Loretta
Lexington Hall
Shash— Pinet
the Post Discovery
Kuhkea Walistds Sdat
Sree Ena
Miss Summers
Sea Terrace
Jouvranat
Riley & Wheat’s
Riley & Wheat
A.C. Wanner
Jeweler and Optician
Galena ST. A
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