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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1906

Page

2

California Auks For Penning Adates Doen't Know What She Can Do

Washington March 6. Congress debates coinage reform touching nickels and pennies. Adams of Pennsylvania derides the plan as a minting engine while California's Kahn jokes about small coins. Shackleford denounces House rules and speaker power amid tariff jokes. Pure food bill moves, critics warn of federal police power over states.

Washington Beonyage Colorado Nick Adams Pennsylvania California Kahn Philadelphia

Will Rule Out Corporations in Campaign Finance Bills

Washington March 6 The house committee on the election of president and vice president and members of congress will take up bills prohibiting corporations from contributing to campaign funds and requiring publicity in all money matters affecting elections. Ex Representative Perry Thelmont and Charles J Hughes may attend. Roosevelt urges coast defense plans for Manila bay Pearl harbor Guantanamo Guam San Juan Honolulu and Panama Canal entrances.

Washington House Committee Congress Gaines West Virginia Perry Thelmont Charles J. Hughes Senator Clipp White House Dolliver Clapp Roosevelt Board of Army and Navy Manila Bay Pearl Harbor Guantanamo Guam San Juan Honolulu Panama Canal

Senate and House in Brief from Washington March 6

In the senate Nelson urged passage of the statehood bill as reported from the territories committee. The session’s remaining time covered calendar bills of limited import with an executive session. In the house bills rose from 50 000 to 200 000 for metal supply for nickel and penny coinage and minting beyond Philadelphia to Denver San Francisco and New Orleans with a concurrent Alaska delegate measure. A resolution asks if criminal proceedings have begun against individuals in corporations recently found guilty by the supreme court of anti trust violations.

Shackleford Missouri Cannon Europe Ways and Means House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce House Senate Adamson Georgia Bartlett Russell Texas Washington Nelson Committee On Territories Denver San Francisco New Orleans Philadelphia Congress Alaska Supreme Court

Suffering in Japan Increases

Washington March 6 The secretary of the American National Red Cross received information from Agony that the unprecedented cold in born Japan has greatly increased the suffering in the famine stricken mart in Millet is being bought with aid from the relief funds and that in place of rice many have starved. The cold and hunger are intensifying distress across the region.

Japan Washington American National Red Cross Martin Fox

Torture Ended by Medical Intervention in Chicago Case

Chicago March 6. City Health department justified in interfering in extreme sickness where physician services are refused. Ella Turner, a Dowie believer, suffered over twenty four hours with imminent peril. Husband and relatives sought Zion City Overseer Voliva. a deacon prayed, neighbor alerted police. Authorized by counsel a physician treated her and she was relieved.

Chicago Lewis Prayer Ella Turner Dowfe Voliva Zion City

All serene in Uruguay political stability statement

All serene in Uruguay reports the government stating public order remains intact after a revolutionary movement that suppressed an opposition club. It notes agitators' attempts, government action under the constitution, and assurance of peace, with political prisoners to be tried in civil courts and a satisfactory economic situation. Northwestern Guaranty Co. charter revoked. receiver appointed after state petition.

Monte Video Uruguay Associated Press Northwestern Guaranty Co Chicago Northwestern Guarantee Company LaSalle Street Windes Superior Court

Navigation Opens Between Detroit and Cleveland

Detroit March 6 Navigation between Detroit and Cleveland opened when the City of Detroit steamship with 100 passengers and a large freight load departed for the Lake Erie port. This marks the earliest opening of navigation across Lake Erie in twenty six years.

Detroit Cleveland Lake Erie

Wealthy Merchant Burned to Death in Wisconsin

Arcadia Wis March 6 Karl Fugine a wealthy merchant was burned to death after his clothing caught fire from a stove. He ran to a nearby barn whose flames were fed by the burning clothes and the barn was partly destroyed in the blaze observed by several customers.

Arcadia Wis Karl Fugine Ugine

Ohio Wesleyan students duck a lone attendee after holiday denied

In Delaware Ohio on March 6 the student body declared classes would be ducked in the sniplur springs to celebrate a double victory in debate last Friday. The faculty refused a holiday, and only one student attended the classes before being ducked.

Delaware Sniplur Springs Ohio Wesleyan

Idea of an Ohio Scion Colimbus O March

Senator Linh of Toledo opposed fixed annual salaries for gospel preaching. The debate before the state senate concerned a bill allowing Christian Scientists to charge fees for their healing prayers.

Ohio Colimbus Linh Toledo State Senate

Congress Decision Looms at Wichita Meeting

March 6 report from Wichita shows Representative Victor Murdock arriving for the eighth district congressional convention. He says the Hepburn bill will pass Congress as it did in the House, or else a special session will be needed.

Wichita Congress House Victor Murdock

Honor to Hendersons Eulogist Memorial Address

Washington March 6 by unanimous consent the house authorized printing in the Congressional Record the memorial address of George D Perkins at the funeral of the late Speaker David B Henderson.

Henderson Washington House Congressional Record George D. Perkins David B. Henderson

Raisuli Repulsed in Moroccan Village Attack

Tangier Morocco March Raisuli the Moroccan bandit attacked and burned a Ramm village but was repulsed by the inhabitants who, at latest accounts, were awaiting a further assault.

Raisuli Tangier Morocco Ramm

Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar advertised cure

An old advertisement touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant cathartic for colds. It claims to evacuate bowels, clear the head, loosen phlegm, strengthen bronchial tubes and relieve coughs including croup and whooping cough. Sold by all druggists.

Kennedy All Druggiate

Local couple to open paint store on South Galena

A Sluiter and B Brauer have returned from Chicago with a fine line of wallpaper curtains mouldings and related decor. They plan to open a new paint store at 18 South Galena Avenue soon. Janssen and W S Bookman will be at the store to greet old acquaintances.

A. Sluiter B. Brauer Chicago Galena Avenue Herman Janssen W.S. Bookman

Great Bargains at New York Racket Store Sale

Great sacrifice sale to close out surplus stock at half price. Visit 227 River and Wheat for bargains on many lines of goods.

New York Rivey & Wheat

Best Oil and Pads: Grocers Weigh Wash Options

A local grocer roundup compares oil and pad products for cleaning and maintenance. Shoppers weigh cost, availability, and effectiveness as retailers highlight deals and brand names. Experts suggest testing small quantities to balance value and performance.

Russia backs Moroccan police plan at Algeciras conference

At Algeciras on March 6 the Russian delegation presented a detailed report arguing France and Spain should oversee the new Moroccan police force, with Britain Spain and Portugal in agreement while Italy hesitates. German delegates threaten dilatory tactics as pressure builds for a bank proposal tomorrow.

France

Arguments On The Matter Involving Moroccan Police Question

Official communication shows Herr von Ahrowitz, the first German delegate, joining the discussion and admitting the police force must be organized by the sultan while advocating participation by all powers. Russian delegate argued against collective action, favoring Moorish officers with European overseers. French delegate proposed 2000 Moors with eight ports and four European noncommissioned officers, Spanish delegates favored joint Spanish and French control. Also, Third Deputy Police Commissioner James F. Mack resigns from New York Police Department, stating his respect for fellow man remains untarnished.

Herr von Ahrowitz Garon Buchernecht Morocco International Sanitary Committee Tangier Rene Mussilmans M. Revoil France New York James F. Mack Commission Bingham Mack Police Department

Not So Bad as Was Expected Trondhjem Norway Storm Toll

March 6 report from Trondhjem Norway lists eleven fishing boats reported missing after the recent storm with five more unaccounted for. The death toll is estimated at fifty, far lower than feared.

Trondhjem Norway Rbe

Hawaii delegate proposes 200000 payment to ex queen

Washington on March 6 Delegate Kalaniunuole of Hawaii introduced a bill to pay ex Queen Liliuokalani 200000 to settle her claims against the United States. Indigestion is described and a patent remedy ad follows urging Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after meals to ease belching and palpitations.

Washington Kalaniunuole Hawaii Lilioukalani United States

Very Low Excursion Rates to Louisville by Northwestern Line

Excursion tickets to Louisville, Ky, offered March 16 to 18 with favorable return limits on account of the American Bowling congress. Apply to Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.

Louisville Northwestern American Bowling Congress Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Charing Cross Miracle in a Cross of History

Charing Cross marks a long历史 tale from 1201 funeral processions to a later memorial cross. The article recounts Queen Eleanor’s death and the crowd’s reverence along the route to Westminster, noting a carved cross at Charing during a distant royal pageant and its destruction in 1647 amid Civil War vandalism. The present structure, built by the Southern Railway in 1865, stands as a late memory of the site.

London Charing Cross Britain Sean Heanor Scotland Eleanor Grantham Westminster Charing Southern Railway Company

A Ship Worth Taking Drake on the San Phillipe Capture

The article analyzes the significance of the San Phillipe capture on June Jez Drake outlines England's maritime tactics and strategic gains from the raid, detailing how the action impacted naval power and colonial reach.

England Drake. Com

Dawn of a British empire sparked by San Felipe capture

The San Felipe capture near Cadiz yielded a treasure valued at over a million, among the richest prizes and ship papers that revealed East India trade secrets to English adventurers. This event helped spark the formation of the East India Company, a vast commercial and military power.

Aingema England East India Company

Early astronomers tied horoscopes to fate and character

The text chronicles ancient astrologers who claimed celestial positions at birth determined personal destinies. It explains sun signs like Scorpio and Pisces shaping traits and life paths, including indulgence and servitude, reflecting early beliefs about astrology's influence on fortune and intellect.

Earth Constellation Scorpio Pisces Arles

Trinidad's Asphalt Lake and its living lake men

The famed asphalt lake in Trinidad appears as a vast black swamp ringed by pale cocoanut fringe. A small railway crosses it while workers dig the soft, sandlike surface in lumps, some areas inching deeper as old trees surface from the depths.

Trinidad

Ancient ropemaking traced back two millennia

Historical records note ropemaking existed at least 2000 years before Christ with skilled practice evident in Egyptian sculptures. The names of the first ropemaker and the land where he worked remain unknown.

B. C

The American Tourist and the Broken French Exchange

A humorous exchange quoted from Puck contrasts an American tourist trying French with a waiter who mispronounces eggs and describes it as pulverized. The brief vignette plays on language mixups and comic miscommunication.

Henri

Ely's Dream Balm Ad Promises Quick Nasal Cure

A Detroit Tribune excerpt promotes Ely's Dream Balm claiming it fully cures nasal catarrh and hay fever. The ad asserts a long success record and testimonials behind the claim, noting the product is harmless and not like other looser remedies. Available from Ely Bros. at 556 Warren Street, New York, for 50 cents.

Ely Bly Ely Bros Warren Street New York

Unexcelled Service to Cuba Sleeper Train Flyer

Effective January 6, 1906 a Friday departure from Cincinnati at 8 30 a m via Queen and Crescent and Southern Railway to Mobile then steamship Prince George at 4 30 p m Saturdays with through sleeper returning Fridays from Mobile at 7 p m to Cincinnati on Prince George arrival from Havanna Tickets on sale through May 31 at 65 dollars round trip including meals and berths for steamer Information Frank Johnson Munson Steamship Line Washington D C or W C Ricarson G P A Queens and Crescent Route Cincinnati Ohio

Cuba Pullman Cincinnati Queen & Crescent Southern Railway Mobile Munson 8S Line Prince George Havanna Frank Johnson Munson SS Line Washington, D. H Ohio W. C. Ricarson G. P. A. Queens & Crescent

Evening social events and shows listed at local venues

A schedule of dances, parties and performances appears across venues including Foxington Hall Amity Society party at Masonic Temple and various acts at the Grand Opera House. Highlights include March 10 19th century social dances and a fourteenth annual ball at Lexington Hall with several other early April events. Various university and church gatherings are noted with dates and locations.

Mateh t-Bone Mea Roftman Peryoo Fifer Déthcing Achool Foxington Mayola Khathiea University Eenan Church Ech Curt of Honor T Patty Waon Ached Rocial Anne da Eon Lance Bluitis Hall An Dawson Maroh Bae Hall Dawson Bro. Hall Ps Pine L. F Lexington Hall Amity Society Masonic Temple

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin promotes quick relief

An old time advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach upset liver issues and bowel discomfort. It claims to cleanse the system improve digestion and restore health with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar.

Daily Journal Delivery Expands Citywide For Week

The Daily Journal announces expanded delivery covering all city areas for one week, aiming to reach more readers. Officials say distribution will include residential and business districts, with carriers on extended routes to ensure timely copies during the promotional period.

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