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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
3
Moody Washington March 9 Senators debated the Sill measure and a rail rate review bill, with factions differing on how orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission should be reviewed. Some want explicit court review while others back current provisions. many senators admit confusion and will decide after further debate. A separate court verdict in Green case sparked public joy and a brief courthouse display.
Senator Dolliver and Attorney General Moody conferred over legal points raised in the Senate debate on the railroad rate bill. Dolliver declined to reveal questions but said the Senate likely will not adopt an amendment expanding railroads' court rights. He doubts Bailey's court-limit plan will pass, notes Spooner impoundment idea unlikely, and says Bailey's stance seems stricter than others but not hostile to the measure.
Washington reports quote Attorney General Moody confirming inquiry into alleged large rebates on sugar transport by trunk lines from New York City to the American Sugar Refining company. A February conference in New York with district attorney Stimson reviewed evidence with Purdy and officials, signaling careful, expeditious pursuit.
The jury acquitted ex-State Senator George E. Green of New York who was on trial for conspiracy to defraud the government over time recording cracks sold to the post office. The case hinged on alleged plots to obtain money through fraudulent selling practices and related schemes.
In Washington on March 9 Hughes of West Virginia reported from the committee on accounts a resolution to raise monthly salaries for four colored cloak room attendants from 40 to 70 dollars. The measure was quickly adopted after the error was realized. A later move to reconsider was tabled by 96 to 41, affirming the raises.
In Washington on March 9 the Senate debated the statehood bill with McCumber opposing and Beveridge closing in its favor. McCumber accused May or Dunne of Chicago of socialism. Beveridge argued statehood should not be decided by the future states. The House passed the Indian appropriation bill but adjourned after a quarrel over abolishing the lieutenant general grade due to no quorum.
President Roosevelt has accepted the resignation of Associate Justice Brown, who sent in his resignation on his 70th birthday. Appointed by Harrison in 1890, Brown has served a little over fifteen years. no successor is announced yet.
In Washington on March 9 Tillman gave notice he will address the senate when opportunity offers on the president's message presented Wednesday regarding the coal inquiry resolution. He called the document a very remarkable one.
President Roosevelt directs department heads to carry out a campaign against the spread of tuberculosis among government service employees in Washington. In Washington near the White House, H H Rogers and John D Archibald of Standard Oil met with the president, but declined to discuss the purpose of their visit.
Washington March 9 Peter Carlson who was arrested at the White House on the night before Mrs Roosevelt's wedding has been declared insane by a jury in the supreme court of the District of Columbia.
Washington on March 9 reports the postmaster general reaffirms rural free delivery carriers cannot be used to collect newspaper subscriptions. The stance limits the role of rural routes in subscription drives and maintains separation between delivery and fundraising activities.
Chicago on March 9. The Milwaukee Athletic Club and the Chicago Athletic Association were exonerated by the Central Association of the Amateur Athletic Union registration committee after being charged with paying amateur boxers for services during recent tournaments. Outsiders call it a whitewash.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce s remedies for chronic coughs constipation and liver ailments. It touts Dr Pierce s Pills and Pellets as gentle laxatives and cites his Common Sense Medical Adviser a 1008 page volume with engravings. The offer includes a free book for 21 cents in stamps and mailing costs.
King Edward preserves program notes from his proceedings. Tempting anecdotes recount Thomas Emery’s Africa and Europe trips, rulers who avoid coronations, an American Strobel guiding Siam, Andrew Paul as king’s counsel with a symbolic salary, and Swami Trigunatiti presiding over a Hindu temple in San Francisco. The Norman NY wedding of James C. Rather and Miss Mary Short is also noted with a tongue in cheek nod to the bridegroom’s finances.
The advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safeguard against headache constipation and liver troubles. It advises keeping a vial at home and taking a dose at bedtime for cleansing without griping, claiming availability from all druggists.
A reader notes amusing French bull references from Harper's Weekly, including a sign reading Fabricant des Meubles Anciens and another for Reparation des Bebes Incessa biles. Then a wry verbal joke about a passing cab drawn by a black and white pair. Also a health ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure touts it as relief for indigestion and sour stomach from Jake Moore of Atlanta and other users.
A concise history of early watches describes the pocket clock origins size about a dessert plate with weights, the 1550 shift to springs, and single hand timekeeping. It notes 1552 Edward VI record of a watch, iron case, gilt finish, and that early dials were silver or brass, cases opened at back and front, lack of crystals, and a plain watch costing about $1,600 with a year to manufacture.
The cave-dwellers of M Mexico can cover 170 miles in a single stretch at a steady trot. Letters travel over 600 miles in five days, with carriers subsisting on pinole a finely ground corn meal diet.
Grand jury accuses Frederick A. Burnham, George D. Eldridge, and George Burnham Jr. of grand larceny and forgery at Mutual Reserve Life Insurance. Five indictments allege embezzlement and falsified cash entries to settle claims, with bail set at 12,500 each and next plea date scheduled.
William A. Maloney a paymaster for Post and Cord on a building project confronted a striker he says he recognized, when an assailant threw a bottle with ammonia. Maloney burned and cut, fired a warning shot as he collapsed, police and hundreds pursued the fleeing attacker who was captured and refused to give his name.
Warsaw reports a government order suspending money order transmissions in Poland due to continual post office robberies. Sentinels guard electoral posts amid terrorist threats. Two detectives detailed for the task were killed yesterday.
State Senator Harney A. Eaton was found not guilty by a Milwaukee circuit court jury of accepting a $25 bribe from Albert W. Stark during the 101st legislative session to defeat a barber's license bill. The March 9 verdict ends a high profile bribery trial that drew statewide attention.
The Valley Railway raises Saturday excursion rates following the 2 cent fare law passage by the Ohio legislature. Rates between Ohio river points and Columbus are increased by two cents.
If troubled with piles try Witch Hazel Salve made by B C DeWitt Co Chicago the original. Beware counterfeit versions sold on the reputation of the genuine DeWitt’s Witch Hazel salve. Sold by all druggists.
Taylor and Frick advertise money to loan in Freeport on improved real estate. Loans start at $500 or more at current rates.
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