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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
6
Advertised remedy claims to kill the hair root parasite causing dandruff. Notes ingredients like Carithiratides and Vaseline and tallies with state vigors and 80 cases. Sample lamps offered. sold by druggists and mailed from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan, agent Joseph Hummer.
Indianapolis March 22 The joint committee of operators and miners met most of the day without reaching any agreement. They focused on the Illinois shot-fers law, which Illinois operators say adds 10 cents per ton of mined coal. Miners’ reps refused to declare, asking for a recess for caucus. Vice President Lewis presided over the Ohio scale committee, prompting W L Has king to resign as Ohio U M W president, effective in April.
Washington on March 22 reports no constitutional power for federal control of insurance or other state corporations beyond railroads. The judiciary committee draft by Chairman Jen king is circulated to members for review.
Washington March 22 The senate in executive session discussed the Isle of Pines treaty but after a lengthy general discussion the session was adjourned without action being taken.
Washington March 22 Sen Culberson offers an amendment to the railroad rate bill prohibiting railroads from subscribing to political campaign funds with fines and imprisonment for violations. An unrelated medical ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with testimonial from Hon Jake Moore of Atlanta praising quick relief.
The Missouri ouster case against Standard Oil Waters-Pierce Oil and Associated companies paused until April 5. Attorney General Hadley and Rush C. Lake left for New York for the oil hearing there while EH Pierce ill. Witnesses Charles M. Adams and Andrew M. Whiley offered little memorable testimony.
Frank Merkel who ran a saloon at 46 Smithfield Street in Pittsburg for about 25 years is dead. He reportedly kept strict order, never serving on holidays, and would eject intoxicated or disorderly patrons to maintain peace. He maintained a calm establishment with no Sunday openings and claimed no complaints or remonstrances filed against him.
President Roosevelt meets about 100 labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison at the White House and responds to their memorial urging action on labor measures. He defends government injunction policy, notes opposition to an anti injunction bill, and asserts government has not sought injunctions against labor.
The speaker rejects a petition accusing the legislature, argues the petition touches the executive, and defends the eight hour law for the Isthmian project while outlining limits on Chinese immigration. He endorses strict, merit-based immigration and urges labor to be heard while warning against unfounded claims.
Speaker Cannon and Senator Frye met a labor delegation to discuss a memorial presented to the president. Cannon defended committee selections and urged labor groups to recognize responsibilities. Gompers criticized Congress for neglecting labor concerns, while Cannon encouraged unity and broader focus beyond organized labor.
Judge J Otto Humphrey rules individuals in the Chicago federal case gain immunity while corporations remain indicted. The decision shapes prosecutions as Morrison and Moody react. Armour & Co. associates present applaud, jurors thanked.
An old advertisement urges readers troubled with piles to use Witch Hazel Salve by E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago as the original product. It warns about counterfeit copies and notes the salve is sold by druggists.
Local ad shows price cuts on various footwear with four dollar and three fifty grade items. Mentions Dow stock relation and a week old clearance event at a company named Stay rege Ar and 1 4 yer & Co. reads as a generic sale notice without detailed item descriptions.
An article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription highlighting Unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal root as chief ingredients. Medical authorities are cited praising their use in reproductive disorders, amenorrhea, menorrhagia, and related conditions, with claims the remedy cures various women's diseases.
An informal discussion led to a decision that on points of difference the executive council of the Federation will appoint a three member committee to draft the organization’s views and submit them to the president at a later date.
In Washington the senate pressed the rate bill with review as the main issue. Bailey paused to learn his father had died and exited the chamber. An executive session followed. The house adjourned after learning Pennsylvania Representative Patterson had died, with a funeral committee named. The passage notes the Eiffel Tower in Paris at about 1 060 feet tall.
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28 in use over 40 years. The only successful remedy. $1 per vial or $5 for serious cases. Sold by druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of price. Hemlayeus Med. Co. William and John Streets New York.
District Attorney Morrison proposes early trial for the corporation, while Packers lawyers protest inability to prepare. Judge Humphrey asks both sides to agree on a date next week, with as many as 1600 witnesses anticipated. Morrison hints at no new trials or appeals, and the defense seeks a verdict and discharge.
The advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safeguard against headache constipation and liver troubles. A nightly dose is recommended when stomach and bowels need cleansing. They don't gripe and are sold by all druggists.
Tas Natice announces tax collection at Bokemeier and Lapp's shoe store in Lancaster on March 17 and 21. Tax receiver Gro. Mensenkamp is listed with unclear initials and duties.
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