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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

Page

7

Subsidy Bill Passes and Tariff Commission Proposal

Washington March 21 The ship subsidy bill passed by the Senate grants payments per mile to various steamship lines serving the United States and Asian Pacific routes with 12 knot vessels set at $2 per mile. A proposed tariff commission would be nine members, one from each judicial circuit, with diverse expertise and a $10,000 annual salary, empowered to study production costs and related factors, reporting first by January.

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Labor Message's Coming Delayed by Presidential Angling

In Washington March 21 reports say a new labor legislation message will be sent to Congress after a heated debate on Sherman antitrust enforcement. Administration sources note no formal publication. the civic federation bill timing may shift to ease public pressure from labor groups and protracted propaganda efforts. A separate item notes House approval hikes for life saving service pay, pension equivalence for dependents, and salary increases for superintendents and keepers. President Roosevelt also met privately with Western business leaders, withholding participant names or details.

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Too Much Like Despotism Court Blocks Tax Authority

New York March 2 The supreme court appellate division unanimously holds a state law unconstitutional that would give the state comptroller power to inspect company books and records The decision notes the constitution prohibits forcing a citizen to disclose private papers and that compelled testimony in a criminal case is limited by the constitution The ruling cites section 6 article Loof of the state constitution to define when a citizen can be compelled to testify

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Unclear Locale Mentioned for White House or Capitol

The fragment notes a location tied to either the White House or the Capitol, with no additional context or details to identify the event, date, or involved parties. Further readable text is needed to establish a concrete item or action.

White House Capitol

Senate and House in Retes Washington March 21

Senate nearly the full session devoted to ship subsidy approval and final passage. A bill to raise salaries for the salvaging service workforce also passed. The House criticized President, denouncing Hardwick Ga for not sending all corporate information to Congress. Mann supported the president. Hardwick’s resolution for the information failed amid ongoing fortifications funding deliberations and campaign ammo production.

Senate House Retes Washington Tle Hardwick Ga Congress Mann Hardwigg

United States Fleet to Visit Japan in cordial invitation

On March 21 Washington reports that the United States battleship fleet will visit Japan. Baron Takahira presented the cordial invitation from the island empire to host the “big sixteen.” President Roosevelt and his cabinet reviewed the proposal and Secretary Root was ordered to accept the invitation and convey it to the Japanese ambassador.

Washington United States Japan Root Baron Takahira Roosevelt

Poisoned Candy Testimony in Mrs Morasch Trial

Testimony in Kansas City relates to Mrs. Sarah Morasch charged with sending poisoned candy to Ruth Miller’s family. Fourteen year old Elly Van Meter identified the candy box and address, with Hilaria Meter confirming writing the address earlier.

Traisas Uty Mareb Ft Sarah Morasch Knanses City Kan Elly van Meter Ruth Miller Hilaria Meter Moraseh

Cheap Method to Preserve Eggs Scrutinized

A new method to preserve eggs is described by Consul Murphy at Bovers, stating a hard shell cover can keep eggs usable for an indefinite period. The discovery, tied to trading or graining, is said to require about four cents worth of tar to preserve TOG eggs.

Washington Murphy Bovers

Miners Vote Strike Action At Convention

The Indianapolis March convention of the United Mine Workers completed its discussion of the members report. The first section adopted levies an assessment of 60 cents per member on all dues paying locals.

Tindianapolis United Mine Workers of Agietion Tis Sense Committee

Daily Journal Delivery Offer Expands Citywide

The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for ten cents a week. This price allows widespread access to local news and updates for residents citywide.

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Duke of Abruzzi Sails Under Faked Name to Liverpool

Italian Duke of Abruzzi booked to sail the Lusitania as Luigi Sarto from New York to Italy after a three day Washington visit. Officials say private matters. marriage proposal to Miss Catherine Elkins, daughter of Senator Lukius, is unconfirmed. Assistant details suggest engagement rumors and discreet diplomatic handling.

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Roman End News in March Report on Royal Marriage Consent

A garbled March report from Rome discusses King Victor and Duchess Elizabeth Edlkins, noting a possible marriage consent issue amid court etiquette and diplomatic norms. The piece references influence from Savoy and high state officials, with uncertain details about the parties involved and timing.

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A study notes notable figures and events in a local context. Names and places appear with unclear details. The article sketches social ties and a community moment without clear timelines or outcomes.

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Princess Miss Elkins Could Join Italian Royal Family

The article reports strong favorable sentiment in both aristocratic circles and among Romans about Miss Elkins possibly entering the Italian royal family. It notes the Vatican has stated church affiliation would not block a marriage, and discusses U S birth as a point of pride.

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Tyrus Cobb Signs at Last Detroit

Tyrus Cobb, AL batting champion, has signed a one year contract to play for the Detroit club and will join the team at Little Rock within a few days. The terms are not released. In France there is an idea about fishermen counting fish first.

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Banking Directors and Capitals in Freeport Illinois

A scanned list shows multiple Freeport and nearby banks with capital stocks and officers. German Bank Freeport Illinois lists C. O. Collmann as president and L. R. Jungkunz as cashier. The Second National Bank Freeport shows capital of 100000 and 20000 surplus with directors including M. V. Elson and L. Z. Farwell.

German Bank Freeport Ill C. O. Collmann J. S. Collman L. R. Jungkunz A. F. Schulte D. B. Schulte Wm. Trembor August Bergman W. Tt. Rawleigh W. N. Cronkrite John 8. Collman B. Bidwell Wm. D. Wright A. Bidwell J. M. Clark Rass’t Cashier John Burrell Joseph Emmert H. Little Wm. C. Wright O. B. Blawell Boyd P. Hill Addison Bidwell M. V. B. Elson L. Z. Farwell D. F. Graham THE Second National Bank Illinois J. F. Fair Reuben Siegfried F. Graham J. L. Meyers J. H. Graham

Train Schedules and Connections for Rock Island Route

A fragmented listing of train numbers, arrival and departure times, and connections. Details include east and westbound services, parlor and buffet car offerings, and notes on connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit and Milwaukee for Milwaukee and Madison.

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Chicago Great Western Timetable Notes

Train schedule for the Chicago Great Western from South Teeport with No 4 No 6 No 14 and No 18 services to and from Chicago and Dubuque. Expresses to Kansas City and St Paul Des Moines and Omaha, daily and Sunday variations noted. Through baggage checked to destination without extra charge. Officials listed as Wam Neese and J P Elm er with Forreston departures and arrivals.

Learee Omaha Lim St. Paul Lim Dubuque Dodge Siouxity Omaha x Arriva Lemone Pam Omihea Lhu Decatur Pete Seran Dodgeville Eeeneas Lewes Siebl Atatenpet Dubuqua St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Omaha St Joseph Ft. Dodge Kansas City Chicago Bagenga Wam. Neese J. Pp. Elmer St. Paul Mise

Rockford Interurban Schedule and Connections

Weekday cars run Freeport to Rockford starting 6 eight six a m and every 35 minutes until 9 36 p m with last from Freeport at 9 p m. Rockford departures begin 6 a m on the hour until 11 p m. Travel time between Freeport and Rockford is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Sunday times similar with a 6 36 a m departure from Freeport and 7 00 a m from Rockford. Connections available in Rockford for Beloit Janesville Belvidere Bi g is Aurora and Chicago. Low fares noted.

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