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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

2

Illinois Legislature Debates Moving Picture Trust and State Lands

Springfield March 18 Illinois lawmakers adopted a resolution urging Congress to oppose tightening limits on moving picture films and to counter monopoly practices. The session also approved a 15000 dollar appropriation for investigating submerged lands and heard bills on hotel protections and road grants. The Senate and House discussed governor contest rulings, joint committee reports, and a wide range of bills including police pensions and probate jurisdiction.

Btate House Congress Senate Springfield Adlai E. S@tevenson Defijen Joint Legislative Committee Charles Deneen Illinois George A. Cooke Aledo Stevenson Orville F. Berry Breldt Gardner Harburgh Jones Mckenzie Potter ApMadoc King MacLean Price Reynolds Noel Hearn Holstian Tifey Donahue Hruby William Murphy Walsh Shouse Chiperfield Joint Mlinois Committee On Judiciary Moving Picture “Trust Moving Picture Trust Lederer National Congress Edward Hope Frank Ginoux Ben M. Ginoux Lincoln Institution Hopkins United States Hopking Shurtleff Curtis W. B. McKinley Browne Albert E. Isley Newton Oglesby Wea Washington Glackin Chicago Dellenback Jawa Supite Council of Chicago Guting To

Payne tariff bill eyed by Ways and Means Committee

Washington reports detail a new Payne bill cutting duties on several items while raising others, with a maximum 20 percent excess over current rates and an expected revenue boost to 50 million. The measure includes inheritance tax provisions and a parallel Senate plan to move quickly after House action.

Ways and Means Champ Clark House Aldrich Senate Washington Serena E. Payne Taft Philippines Treasury Mann Committee of America House Committee On Ways and Means House Committee Payne Senate Committee On Finance Committee For Today Messrs Rhode Island Burrows Michigan Penrose Pennsylvania Hale Maine Senate Committee

Leader of Cuban Uprising Killed

In Havana reports say government moves to crush the Santa Clara uprising. Sergeant Cortes leads rural guard insurgents surrounded by a 1000 strong cordon. Former Captain La Vastida seized and shot by Colonel Esguerra amid alleged conspiracy to force a commission.

Havana Santa Clara Cortes Monteagudo Camajuani la Vastida Rural Guard Esguerra Cuba

Bay Yearling Colt Brings $3,000 at Georgetown Sale

Georgetown Ky March 13 W W Evans sold to Dick McMahon of Chicago a bay yearling colt by Peter the Great out of Dolly Worthy 2 27 by Axworthy 2 15 for 3000 dollars the animal's pedigree noted.

Georgetown W. W. Evans Dick” McMahon Chicago

Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs

Coughs from la grippe can become pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and aids lung healing, reducing serious risks. Genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. H. Z. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkuns.

H. Z. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkuns

Child’s illness cured by Foley’s Orino Laxative

A three year old boy suffered severe constipation and high fever before treatment. After two doses of Foley’s Orino Laxative, the fever vanished by morning and the child recovered completely, described as having his life saved by the laxative. Testimonial lists A Wolkush and H J Moogk with Wm Jungkuns in Casimer Wisconsin.

Foley A. Wolkush Casimer Wis H. J. Moogk Jungkuns

J Burdett Orders at Brown's Chime and Phone

J Burdett places orders at Brown's store using a telephone line and in person. The brief item notes his selection process and contact method without further details.

J. Burdett Brown's Chime

Old Man Rhymer and a Shaky Day in Zion City

A fragmentary item notes an investor losing 5000 dollars in Zion City and mentions a seventy one year old man who hanged himself. The Scribble section recalls the Literary Page quip about Rhymer now writing jingles for a sausage maker, with a sardonic aside.

Old Man Rhymer Old Rhymer Doggerel

Foley's Kidney Remedy Claim Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles

An old ad states Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney or bladder troubles not beyond medicine and addresses backache and irregularities that neglect could worsen into Bright's disease or diabetes. Names H. J. Moogt and Wm. F. Junghyas cited.

Steel Workers Protest Payen Tariff Bill Alarmed Iron Jobs

Washington reports workers in iron and steel trades express alarm at the Payne tariff bill. L. Lewis and John Williams warn drastic reductions threaten thousands idle or seeking bread, stating the bill presents a stone to workers dependent on iron and steel industries.

Washington L. Lewis John Williams Pittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers of North America

Wages Cut 10 Percent at Cambria Steel Plant

Johnstown Pa March 18 The Cambria Steel company which employs 18 000 men in full activity announces a 10 per cent wage reduction to take effect April 1.

Johnstown Cambria Stecl Company

Sunday Laws in Utah Ban Buying Sunday Tickets

Salt Lake City March 18 The senate approved a house bill making it a misdemeanor to buy a ticket to a Sunday ball game or a Sunday theater. The senate amendment provides for punishment of maintaining a bath or pleasure resort on Sunday and prohibits railroads from transporting passengers to such places on the first day of the week.

Salt Lake City Senate

Rockefeller Y M C A Building Dedicated at Norfolk

The naval Y M C A building in Norfolk Virginia dedicated as a gift from John D Rockefeller. The $300000 structure serves enlisted sailors offering club facilities superior to those enjoyed by officers. The ceremony occurred March 18.

Ex Governor Taylor Dies in Madison at 89

Former Wisconsin governor William R. Taylor dies in Madison at age eighty nine. Elected in 1878 amid the granger movement, he leaves a notable state legacy. In New York, the circuit court of appeals rules it is infringement of copyright law to adapt a book or play to moving pictures without permission.

Taylor Madison Wis William R. Taylor Wisconsin New York United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that cures coughs fast, strengthens lungs, and expels colds. It promotes the genuine product in a yellow package from H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkuus.

Foley H. J. Moogk Wm. F. Jungkuus

Tax Notice Urges Taxpayers to Pay Promptly

All the books will be in my hands only a few days longer I earnestly urge all those who have not yet paid their taxes to call at their earliest opportunity. Contact the office via the line 108. Respectfully, Wm. D. Rasp Collector, Co.'s office.

Eoperator Co Buren &T

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