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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

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Texas Senator Denounces Cosmopolitan Treason Series

Bailey of Texas rebuts The Treason of the Senate series in Cosmopolitan arguing the pieces are false and offensive. He accuses Hearst owned publication of vendetta against public servants and claims the article sanctifies mendacity while urging readers to buy the magazine.

Washington Senate Cosmopolitan Magazine Bailey Texas Cosmopolitan Congress House of Congress Ponla W. T. Hearst Gorman Ile New York Evening Journal Flearst Journal Hearst Tharst

Moody in Earnest Seeks Penalties on Railroads

Attorney General Moody directs suits against numerous railroads for safety-appliance law violations. The Atlantic Coast Line shows the most cited violations at fifty-two, with many other lines including Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul named as defendants. The Justice Department states Moody is earnest in enforcing laws to save life and limb.

Washington Jine Moody Tilty-Two Athuitic Coast Tine Railroad Company Atchison Topeka Sautt Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Cilfengoe Burlington and Quincy Chiego Ttock Islam Tachtie Colorado Northwestern Southern Denver Rio Grande el Paso Southwestern Missouri Pacific Muscatine National City Otay Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Pegasa Springs St. John's River Terminal San Pedros Los Angeles Salt River Seaboard Ate Department of Justice

Washington conference on railroad rates bill ends without agreement

The June 28 session yielded no agreement on the railroad rates bill. Pass provisions will follow the original vouute amendment wording and name classes of people who may receive passes. The pipe line amendment is expected to be reported with the term common carriers replaced by railroads. Prior understandings on other points remain in effect.

Washington Senate

Provision refitting to pipe fines deadlock in Congress

Washington reports an absolute deadlock in the meeting section amendment to the agricultural appropriation. Senator Proctor said the horse conferees refused any compromise on paying the inspection cost by packers. The senate conferees proposed a 6 cent per head tax on cattle and 8 cents on hogs sheep and goats to fund the treasury, but the house conferees argued Congress cannot levy a direct tax on cattle.

Washington Proctor Senate Vermont Treasury House Conferrees Congress

Senate in Open Session Delays Meat Inspect Bill and More

Washington June 28 The senate met for five hours amid a deadlock on meat inspection, a sharp roast of Representative Hearst, passage of the naturalization bill, and debate but no action on limiting railway train work hours. An executive session set treaties to next session, the deficient bill passed with changes, and campaign literature production continued late.

Washington Senate Hearst Cosmopolitan Bailey Congress House Melinley Philippines

Court Says Congress Misunderstood Export Tax Plan

Washington June 28 Olmsted of Pennsylvania argued during debate on the general deficiency bill that the second section sets taxes on merchants and that the government faces claims for refunds. He quipped that the court of ultimate conjecture may be correct in assuming misinterpretation of the intended provision.

Washington Philippine Islands Olmsted Pennsylvania Congress

Senate approves naturalization bill setting citizenship rules

Washington June 28 the naturalization bill passed by the senate provides a uniform rule for naturalization of aliens nationwide and details regulations for citizenship applications. It requires at least two years between declaration of intention and admission and bars anarchists from becoming citizens.

Washington Senate United States

Senate debate cites indiscriminate raid on corporations

Washington June 28 Senator Galliinger voiced agreement with Judge Grosseup’s remark that a broad attack on corporations is being waged as the bill to limit train workers hours is presented to the senate. The discussion touches labor rules and corporate protections.

Washington Senate Galliinger

Signs the Jewish Resolution

Washington June 28 President Roosevelt approved a joint resolution of Congress expressing horror at the massacre of Hebrews in Russia and sympathy with those bereaved.

Washington Roosevelt Congress United States Russia

Pure Food Bill Is Composite

Washington June 28 The pure food bill as agreed upon by the conferees for the senate and house is a bill based on the house measure with many important sections from the senate bill grafted in.

Washington Senate House

Nominations of Consuls Forwarded to Senate

The president sent to the senate the following nominations to consulates: at Seville Spain Louis J. Rosenberg Michigan at Hanover Germany Robert J Phompson Illinois.

Washington Jame Lice Senate Seville Spain Louis J. Rosenberg Michigan Hanover Germany Robert J.phompson Hlinois

Immunity Bill Passes House After Senate Endorsement

Ferree supporters announce immunity bill is safe as House members accept the measure after Senate passage. The agreement signals final approval forthcoming, aligning leadership and lawmakers on the controversial policy.

Earthquake Felt in Cleveland Area Over Lake Erie

A quake was felt in Cleveland at 4 10 p m yesterday and is described by local scientists as an earthquake. Reports say it shifted the southern Lake Erie shore for about 100 miles from Painesville on the east to Marblehead on the west, indicating a broad seismic event near Ohio’s lakefront.

Ohio Cleveland Lake Erie Painesville Marblehead

Bogus nobleman to hang tomorrow for murder

F G Barton known as Lord Barrington, a con artist and bigamist, faces execution in Calton county jail for the 1903 murder of James P McCann, a wealthy St Louis hotel man. His life of crime spanned England and America, with forged pardons and multiple marriages.

St. Louis Frederick Seymour Barrington Calyton Barrington James P. McCann McGann Bonfils Lord’ Barrington Tunbridge Wells England F. G. Barton Red Hill Reformatory Yorkshire Frederick Sydenham Burgoyne America Celestine Miller Brooklyn Miss Miller West Brighton Barton United States Philadelphia Lord Burroyne Margaret Rafferty Burgoyne New York Lord Barrington Wilhelmina Grace Cochran Independence Iowa Cochran McCann

Early Risers Laxative Pills Widely Trusted by Homes

Thousands yearly rely on Early Risers for prompt relief from constipation. These pleasant reliable pills have long held a top reputation as a laxative and cathartic, staple in millions of homes. They work without griping and are boldly promoted.

Garrick Theatre Sees Record Audiences for Brown of Harvard

Garrick Theatre in Chicago continues to attract record-breaking crowds with Brown of Harvard. The production offers a bright sunlit tale of youth and clean romance, free of sensationalism. Henry Woodruff leads a strong company in a dainty yet virile performance praised by theatre-goers of all backgrounds.

Garrick Theatre Chicago Brown Harvard Henry Woodruff

Grand Opera House in Chicago Showcases The Alcayde

Chicago critics praise The Alcayde at Grand Opera House for music by Frederick Barry and libretto by George Stephens Jr. under Hackett management with Julian Mitchell’s staging. Lead cast includes Seabrooke Cowles Wheeler Ling Ivy Clyde Hageman Baker, plus a 60‑voice chorus. Illinois Theatre also features The Lion and the Mouse with Arthur Byron Coghlan Parsons Kilgour Thorne Bowley Lipman Shayne Barrett Gerald Lee Dix Burton Curry.

Grand Opera House Chicago Frederick Barry George Stephens, Jr Hackett Julian Mitchell America Thomas Q. Seabrooke Eugene Cowles van Renssalaer Wheeler Ritchie Ling Ivy Clyde Alice Hageman Mabella Baker Ilinois Illinois John D. Rockefeller Ida Tarbell Standard Oil Company

Unconventional Chicago Nuptials Highlight June News Briefs

The June 28 news brief reports Mrs. Kilburn Hoyt Stone marrying her stepson Kilburn Hoyt Stone Jr in Chicago an unprecedented union amid mourning for the former husband. Other items cover Epworth League, Christian Endeavor conventions, Missouri Press association meetings, and United Commercial Travelers sessions across several states.

Chicago, Jr Epworth M. E. Church Sheldon Park Kilburn Hoyt Stone Chicago Cupid Danville Epworth League Bishop Bashford Newport News Christian Endeavorers First Presbyterian Church H. F. Lowe Falls Church van Ogden Vogt James I. Vance D. D Hannibal Missouri Press Association Gay. Folk Supreme Council of the United Commercial Travelers

For Sale Cherry ad in Freeport area

Nice red ripe fresh picked juicy cherries for sale delivery anywhere in Freeport. Price right supply limited. Order quick. New phone 814 or 209 old phone 279 J. W. Miller. June 21 delivery left unspecified.

Freeport J. W. Miller

Twenty Acres Timothy Land Near City For Sale

Property listing notes twenty acres of timothy near the city with machinery available if needed. Inquiries to this office.

Timothy

Semi-Annual Water Rents Due

The Freeport Water Co announces semi annual water rents due at the company office on June 30. July 1 is Sunday. A 10 percent discount applies to bills paid in full in advance by that date. Office hours extend evenings from June 25 to July 30 inclusive to assist payments.

Freeport Water Co

White peat prices drop at Wash Wests Bear event

In a brief market note from Wash Wests, peat prices are listed with last sale at 1.54 dollars and a bid at 3.00 dollars. The bear market context is noted with low activity and unsettled bids.

Watchdog 1 Alert Library Building Opposed

Chicago June 28 The John Crerar library building and the Field museum face Montgomery Ward opposition over lake front siting Attorney Leonard A Busby says easement condemnation is legal and would be pursued if Ward's adjacent rights are recognized A jury would assess damages to Ward with a nominal estimate of one cent and condemnation would target the lake front case this summer for possible state supreme court review Field Museum faces similar action specific consents from other major owners noted

Chicago John Crerar Library Field Museum Ehmca Montgomery Ward Leonard A. Busby Busby Grant Park Bushy Supreme Court Brentano Ward Lake Front John Crerar State Supreme Court Michigan Avenue

Dunlap Says Bryan Won't Seek Another Nomination

M F Dunlap says that William Jennings Bryan will not pursue another presidential bid unless a practically unified Democratic party demands it. Bryan reportedly told Dunlap before his London trip that he would not run again unless a united party called for it, prioritizing Democratic policies over personal office.

Jacksonville M. F. Dunlap W. de Bryan London Tpamlap United Party Tie

Woman led push to found Paris library

Mrs. TI Tan ner, wife of a leading attorney, died. She helped secure a Carnegie grant and push for a city library in Paris. As president of the Woman's Club she organized a public library that operated for years, and she advocated transferring the library to the city council with a £20,600 Carnegie contribution.

Paris Tanner Carnegie Woman's Elub

Local youth charged with grand larceny in Nokomis

Nokomis HL reports 17 year old Leslie NiedErhuth, son of Rev Otto Neiderhuth, was arrested on a grand larceny charge for stealing about $10 in hardware from Charles Kerr’s store. He waived preliminary examination and will be jailed in Hillsboro to await the grand jury.

Nokomis Leslie Niederhuth Otto Neiderhuth German Methodist Church Charles Kerr Hillsboro

Watchman Fatally Shot by Dropped Revolver in Chicago

Chicago June 28 A 56 year old watchman don Waugner stopped to readjust a loosened collar on his dog when a revolver slipped from his pocket and discharged striking the sidewalk causing a fatal injury. The incident occurred in Chicago.

Chicago Don Waugner Waugner

Cemetery association elects officers at Bloomington convention

Officers of the Graveyards Bloomington W June 28 The Maois Association of Cemeteries annual convention here elected the following officers President Howard G Carter Chicago vice president Arthur J Graves Bloomington secretary treasurer John B D Miller Milton

Bloomington Maois Association of Cemeteries Howard G. Carter Chicago Arthur J. Graves John BD. Miller Milton

Farmers to prospect for oil by moving machinery

June 28 in Newman I. D. report says local farmers will search for oil by general prospecting and will not lease land. Equipment will be moved from farm to farm as they hunt for oil, indicating a coordinated effort to locate productive wells.

For Sale Residence at 235 N Galena Ave Bargain Offer

For sale my residence at 235 N Galena Ave with steam heat bath rooms city water sewer and gas with barn. In first class condition. Will sell house with part or entire lot. Grand opportunity for a bargain if taken at once. Inquire of GEO J DERN 412 dt 44 Stephenson St.

N. Galena Ave GEO DERN Stephenson St

Se nl geira MP Agents for New Home Standar and other YANG oT he

Local trading notices mention MP Agents promoting a new home and standard products along with other items under the Yang brand. Details are limited in the fragment, but the listing signals sales activity and vendor names connected to property or home goods.

Geira New Home Standar

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