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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
6
Our Business Methods outlines straightforward statements of facts substantiated by the instruments sold. It emphasizes earning patronage by retaining old customers and bringing in friends, proving customer trust through safeguarded wants and interests.
Samuel Un termeyer, counsel for the policyholders committee of New York Life, sends a letter protesting the proxy campaign for the April election. He cites costs and 50,000 policyholders preparing a lawsuit while questioning the company officers handling the proxies. Albany judge Andrew Emmilton criticizes trustees over spending and guardianship. A pasted ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure follows.
In Peoria and Chicago reports, Judge Green's grand jury plans a probe into bribery tied to a $55,000 damage suit against the Sanitary District of Chicago. Witnesses vanish, a bribery claim falters, and an early adjournment fuels belief no report will emerge. McCormick argues for district absorption and cites $8,000,000 in suits as evidence of mismanagement. He estimates electricity at 20.40 per horsepower could save Chicago about $200 daily.
Emma J. Burtle and Kannie Tones sue their brother James R. Leonard for 60000 in Sangamon county Illinois claiming slander from a long letter to a nephew in Mississippi. The letter was read to jurors during the Valentine will contest, and its sensational contents exposed family matters.
Mrs. T. J. Tanner and her four month old baby were killed when she leapt under a Chicago and Northwestern train in Alon City. Neighbors say she suddenly became insane before the tragedy. The incident occurred at 2915 Seholm Avenue.
Wanrema residents report Richard Morrow operating his machine with a plow to clear snow from sidewalks while Thomas Higginbotham chases a rival improvement. The event is tracked as a notable March 1 display in the town.
William Chaney, aged about nineteen, stands trial for the death of Howard Tapscott in Torton. The fatal confrontation stemmed from a quarrel that began at a revival meeting.
In Carmi Illinois a railroad employee was stabbed during a dispute over payment for a shared bottle of liquor. The assailant surrendered after the fatal encounter. In Moline Illinois a $10,000,000 public consolidation deal among Moline Rock Island and Davenport has been completed as announced.
Governor Deneen appoints Mrs. Jennie Kennedy of Chicago as deputy factory inspector in Springfield. The move comes as the state expands oversight of mills and workplaces.
Troubled readers urged to use EB Do DeWitt & Co Chicago Witch Hazel Salve the original. Warns against counterfeit salves riding on the reputation. Also notes Sta yer & Co clearing sale with ladies shoes priced from 3.50 to 4.00 and marked down to 2.48.
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and other non secret medicines are promoted as alcohol free and endorsed by leading medical writers. The advertisement claims chemical glycerine preserves medicinal plants, offers demulcent and antiseptic benefits, and that physicians prefer these products over patent medicines. It highlights Pleasant Pellets for constipation and emphasizes safety, efficacy, and endorsements.
Johann Most, Bavarian born anarchist, died in Cincinnati of erysipelas after a long illness. He endured police surveillance after years of exile from Europe and a prior nineteen month imprisonment in England for jubilation over the assassination of Alexander III. Most’s body to be cremated in Cincinnati crematory. Mrs. Most arrived from New York.
Senator Newlands hosted seventeen Democrats at a luncheon to exchange views on the railway rate bill. Tillman said most favored non suspension of the rites, with Democrats divided on amendments, mirroring Republican splits. Attendees included Bailey Blackburn Choy Culberson Dubois and others. A note mentions Magna Charta barons and marks.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28 claims to cure nervous debility weakness and prostration from overwork. Offering vials at $1 or $5 for specials, sold by druggists or prepaid by mail from Humphreys Homeo Co at William and John Streets, New York.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers replies to George Baer of the anthracite operators committee. He rejects miners demands but urges further conference and cites wages in other districts and the Strike Commission award as grounds for potential peace and continued dialogue.
A joint conference on WB Tiberty street in New York discusses that after seven-member committees submit reports, a full committee meeting should seek a reconciliation. Delegates express concern that current replies reject proposals and urge further meetings before April 1 to avoid breaking off negotiations. The United Mine Workers act to drop the Ryng resolution from consideration.
The best safeguard against headache, constipation and liver troubles is DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Keep a vial in the house and take a dose at bedtime when you feel the stomach and bowels need cleansing. They don't gripe.
Tax collection will take place at Bokemeier and Lapp's shoe store on March 17 and March 21 to receive taxes for the town of Lancaster. Gro Menenkamp, 3-Bdadwiwt.
The latest portrait of John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, depicts a young man under a heavy load of responsibility. At about thirty seven, his youthful vigor remains evident, and his power within labor circles is described as unmatched.
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