06 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1905
Page
1
Non-rigid OCR fragment lists travel fares and events around Washington March 4 1905. Highlights include Chicago Great Western Railway round trip fare 2.00, home seekers tickets at a reduced one way rate, various local notices about collectors, sales and social events, and several advertisements for clothing, shoes, readings, and meals.
Excursion tickets to New Orleans March 1 to 6 offered at one fare plus 2.00 round trip by the Chicago Great Western Railway. Inquiries to any G W agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Tl. 2 ladwtd Investigate before buying cheap passage under false pretenses See before for facts.
Sir Wilfrid Lawson recalls a temperance scene in an inland town where a visiting mayor, a strong prohibitionist, faced a fortuitous dairy mishap. A household servant spilled milk punch, prompting the guest to take a long drink and exclaim that it was a great cow that gave that milk.
Mrs. Alice Northup wife of the Quincy Labor News editor in Illinois testifies to Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a yearlong remedy for constipation and indigestion. She praises its mild, non griping laxative effect and palatability. Product sold by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
An entirely new first class cash register offered for sale at a bargain. Call to inspect. Brown & Dollmeyer, Davenport?
W A Levhe touts a midweek piano sale offering many upright and grand models at about half their former prices. Cash or small down and monthly payments available. stock limited with a likely rapid sellout by next Wednesday night. Organs also discounted. installation of bank security offered if desired.
Washington March 1 President Roosevelt rested after a strenuous inauguration day. A vast crowd gathered at the White House and on surrounding grounds as spectators viewed the interior through glass doors. Vice President Fairbanks attended church with a brief ceremony and remarks. The parade and illuminations lit the capital with electric effects, while Roosevelt and family enjoyed a supper and reception for thousands, including the Rough Riders and Filipino scouts, before bedtime.
Crowds lined the Capitol to the White House route after the president’s address. The military escort, led by General Chattee, drew the largest inaugural march crowd yet, with cheers and a strong display from the Ninth cavalry as part of the procession.
Washington March. The extra session of the Senate opens with President Polk signaling cabinet nominations. Most nominees will be confirmed, except Vestas. Cortelyou likely as postmaster general. consular post to London to El Chiy vans. San Domingo treaty also on the agenda with a presidential message ready.
The piece notes the push for ratification of the treaty and that the treasury will go to the Senate this week unless a change of mind occurs. It covers the length of the extra session, expected bills, and the fiscal outline from Washington with estimated appropriations and a projected surplus. Entities include the Senate, House, Allison, and mentions of the appropriation totals for the next fiscal year.
Commissioner Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations has begun a strict probe of oil industry operations in Kansas and adjacent states. In response 107 House resolutions, led by Representative Campbell, push a rapid yet thorough inquiry. The Garfield report targets the President, with public release at the chief executive’s discretion and possible transfer to the Department of Justice for action.
Topeka March 6 The Kansas House adopts a concurrent resolution urging Missouri Republicans to use all honorable means to elect Major William Warner United States senator to succeed Senator Cockrell The resolutions state he belongs to the nation not Missouri alone and to the nation
The church ceremony of Miss Elsie Porter daughter of the United States ambassador occurred at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Paris on March 6. Dr Edwin Meade of Auriel, Switzerland, attended as groom with a reception at the United States embassy following the marriage. The event was a notable, though modest, society occasion.
A keg of gunpowder exploded at Hamilton's store near Beiiston's Covers on the Grmulian side. Efamilton, carrying the keg, narrowly escaped serious injuries when a spark from a pipe ignited the powder. The incident occurred March 6 and left the store damaged with rescue efforts underway.
A distorted notice reports President Roosevelt will attend a ceremony in New York at a local hotel tonight hosted by the Sons of the American Revolution to honor the evacuation of Boston in 1778.
Recent canvassing of forgery cases includes Imes V Dihgatelter and Robert Cy Lingateler, each sentenced to five years in the Olina penitentiary. Dowie Zinn of Wisconsin and John Alexander Dowie are tied to the Crims in Wicknajoe valley near Viol on Goose creek. A railway wreck in Q'iistan leaves patients recovering. Major McQuigg at Bellevue hospital is improving.
A historical overview traces how patent medicines arose from accidents and genius, highlighting Dr. Ray Pierce and his World’s Dispensary in Buffalo. It details the formulation, production, hospital adjunct, and branding of the Pierce Family Remedies, emphasizing honesty, scientific care, and broad public impact.
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