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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
5
In Indianapolis a stalemate persists between oil operators and miners in central competitive and southwestern districts. Joint committees adjourned without wage scale agreement, with operators divided and miners largely silent. President Mitchell declined to commit on the Ryan resolution, while I L Robbins faced sharp attacks from Ohio operators.
Robins warned miners that strikes cannot be justified for mere dollars and cents and urged preservation of the status quo. Operators from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois argued for no fair return to capital and vowed to resist wage advances though willing to raise wages at some mines. With no agreement reached, caucuses reaffirmed opposition to wage increases.
Columbus Ohio March 24 organized labor has pressed for abolishing prison contract labor for over twenty years. The Wertz bill has passed the senate to abolish contract labor and require prisoners in the penitentiary and state reformatory to be employed only in manufacturing wares for use in the construction and maintenance of state institutions.
Boise Idaho March 24 The question surrounding a purported pro something in Idaho draws attention as officials respond to claims and clarify stance amid ongoing debate.
Washington reports President Roosevelt sent a letter to Frank Morrison secretary of the Federation of Labor. He directs swift action on any eight hour law violations and to report to him and the labor bureau. He states every department must notify commerce and labor when work begins and that the labor bureau chief will oversee investigations.
Spooner finished his senate speech on the railroad rate bill and the fortifications appropriation bill passed for 45 278 993 with 125 000 for a powder manufactory. Tihnan spoke on the rate bill as the senate kept its statehood amendments. A conference was appointed. An executive session and adjournment to Monday followed. The House pressed legislative action with many classes striking work over increases and civil service clerical staffing and a private car for the president. The bill remained pending at adjournment.
Washington March 24 In a discussion of the railroad rate situation consideration was given at the White House to the proribie date of adjournment. Representative Hinshaw Nebraska said members expect an early adjournment if the Senate disposes of the bill within two weeks, with May 11 as a possible cutoff.
March 24 in St. Petersburg reports ongoing unrest after the March 19 execution of Naval Lieutenant Schmidt. Interior Minister Durnovo ordered officials to ban public commemorations yet many requiem masses have been secretly held for his soul.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa and a member of the interstate commerce committee told reporters after a conference with the president that he believes a railroad rate bill will pass the Senate within ten days or two weeks. He spoke in Washington on March 24.
In Columbus on March 24 the Wabash Railroad company of Toledo paid Ohio a $50,000 fee for issuing articles increasing its capital stock.
General Julio Sanguily, a veteran figure from the 1868 Cubitt Insurrection, has died in Havana on March 24. His military career spanned decades of Cuban resistance and leadership.
Messages to the president urge local authorities to handle the situation and promise punishment for those involved in the lynching. A London omnibus driver inherits Lord Nelson’s autographic memorandum, sold at auction for $18,000 after its value was discovered.
Charles Peterson aged 85 employed at Stevens mines near Aurora Megaba range was shot and killed by unknown Austrians and robbed. In Washington the house committee on the District of Columbia favors reports on a child labor bill and a compulsory education bill for DC.
Columbus reports Governor Pattison has rallied with medical statements noting slow steady improvement.
Chicago markets report May wheat at opening highs around .8814 and close near .1787 with Sept . Tallys on corn oats pork and lard show mixed prices. Cash grain quotes list No 2 red, No 2 white and No 2 yellow corn with varying bids. Live stock updates from Chicago and East Buffalo note receipts and steady or soft markets for cattle hogs sheep and lambs with price ranges.
Hon. Jake Moore of Atlanta Ga says he suffered over 20 years with indigestion. A friend recommended Kodol and it relieved him in one day. The advertisement claims Kodol digests foods and relieves sour stomach gas belching and related symptoms, sold by all druggists.
The Daily distributes citywide deliveries with a weekly cycle at route 109.8. Details outline a universal service timing for all neighborhoods. This notice notes fixed delivery areas and standard weekly timing for residents and businesses.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists a spelling school and a classroom program with names such as Chester Wells, Mossic 2, and Prasse. It references greetings, an exam with various titled pieces and playlets, and several names including Prasse, Kostenbader, and Richards. The legible items hint at a local school program with performances and readings.
John L. Wahler of 867 Adams St. touts Egg-O-See as the most satisfying breakfast food. He says customers find it appetizing and wholesome, keeping him busy restocking as it promotes health and energy among shoppers.
The American Lumberman notes nine pages of 1905 statistics stating white pine, hemlock, and hardwood outputs. It laments white pine’s decline, warns of its absence’s impact on builders and factories, and cites Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as major producers supplying 1905 totals of about 5.82 billion feet with white pine leading. 1906 production fell 14 percent from 1904. Hemlock stocks fell 38 percent while hardwoods remained moderate. shingle output reached a 15 year low.
A New York Tribune report notes that chocolate cake is not always as it seems and cites Chicago analyses of a firm’s products that boasted purity. The piece likens the cover 18 to a paraphined obelisk protecting against stomach issues.
House Judiciary committee will renew hearings on ant midnuction bills. Sherman of New York is slated as chairman of the Republican congressional committee. Final totals show 1,012 mobilized reserve forces by Russia in the recent Russo Japanese war. Mary Anthony travels to Portland to advance woman suffrage following Susan B. Anthony. Evie Pathway plans a coal strike with shop closures. hundreds may be out of work. Eighty five lives lost and fifty four ships wrecked along the New England and British America coast. Constable Edward Pullman of Sodus killed by bank robbers surprised at work. John Cline of Pittsburgh buys a church property to resolve its neighborhood saloon issue. No notable activity at Algeciras beyond ship layin'. Ben Hanford tells New York audience Governor Steunenberg “got what was coming to him.” Coal strike in France waning. Monument to Major John A. Logan to be placed at Luzon spot where he fell in 1898.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates to the Northwest West and South via the North Western Line. Includes standard and tourist sleeping cars and reclining chair cars. For dates of sale and full particulars apply to Chicago and North Western agents.
Greatly reduced rates offered Feb 13 to Apr 7 for travel to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other West and Northwest points aboard tourist sleepers. Half fare for children of half-fare age with liberal stopovers. Tickets available via nearest agent or F A Miller General Passenger Agent.
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