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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

6

Mann Versus Sulzer in House Battle Over Speech Record

Washington March 26 A heated House dispute centers on whether a Sulzer speech was the one delivered or a later version in the congressional record Mann accuses Sulzer of authorship and deception while Sulzer defends his claim he originated the legislation creating the commerce department The clash includes calls for a thousand dollar bet and clashes with Speaker Cannon over order and reading of the disputed remarks

Washington House of Representatives Mann Sulzer M. Yoo Main Department of Commerce and Labor Snitzer Gentlenium Hinds Tlinois Ile Gvent Tie Cannon Payne Ilinois

National Courts Rule In Railroad Rate Conflicts

National courts restrict state power to set railroad rates. Writ of habeas corpus denied for Minnesota Attorney General Young and Asheville agent Wood discharged. Supreme Court, led by Justice Peckham, upholds federal authority over state rate laws, with Justice Brewer dissenting on technical grounds.

Washington Young Minnesota United States Circourit Court Fudge Pritchard United States Cirewit Court Western District of North Carolina Dames Th Wood Southern Railway Asheville United States Jstice Peckham Din Dburdan di Wi Do Stat Agaist Recdt

Bucks store and Kanye Co. injunction upheld in labor case

Washington March 24 Justice Gould of the district supreme court endorses a permanent injunction against the American Federation of Labor. The Bucks store and Kanye company reported as beneficiaries of the ruling.

Federation of Labor Bucks Boycout Washington Ued American Federation of Labor Gouuld District Supreme Court Bucks Store Kanye Company Lis Peen Wade

Decree Halts Bucks Store and Tame Co Conspiracy

A court decree permanently restrains and enjoins the defendants from conspiring or coordinating to restrain obstruct or destroy the plaintiff's business. The defendants admit the case and will submit to the decree as costs are taxed to the federation. The appellate court will review next fall regarding the voluminous testimony. The decree also forbids boycott efforts or publishing the complainant’s name on boycott lists.

Relief measure to curb Sherman act by federal licensing

Washington dispatch reports the National Civic Federation bill introduced by Hepburn to relieve Meons from antitrust strain. It seeks stronger federal control of corporations via a registration license system, railroad pool oversight, and limits on Sherman Act applicability to labor unions and granges.

Washington Hepburn Sherman Supreme Court

Senate and House in Brief Washington March 24

The Senate met and adjourned after adopting eulogistic resolutions on the death of Senator Arvan Plas. In the House a dispute over custody of the father of the Department of Commerce and Labor arose amid protest to a consent proposition. Several DC measures were passed and the House adjourned in memory of Senator Bryan Pla who died Sunday.

Senate House Washington Bryan Pla

Gov Guild Nearing Death In Boston

Boston March 24 Governor Cruise remains in critical condition with no perceptible change. Dr Frederick J Winslow reports Gov Guild is holding his own and resting comfortably. Authorities caution the outcome remains grave as death is anticipated.

Boston Cruise Frederick J. Winslow

Bishop Foss Seriously Ill in Philadelphia Home

The Rev. Bishop Cy rus Poss of the Methodist Episcopal church, retired, is seriously ill at his home in this city. His condition is such that no encouragement for his recovery is given.

Thiadelphia Marel Cyrus Poss Methodist Episcopal Church

World News Facts From Early 20th Century Outlines

An assortment of disaster and economic updates shows a fifty year anniversary banquet for the Philadelphia Clearing Association, a Japanese coastwise steamer sunk near Plakodate with heavy loss of life, and widespread damage from storms across several U.S. locales. Banking and rail stories note a bank reopening in Kansas City after a failure, a White House meeting with a railroad director, schoolhouse deaths from a collapse, labor strike talks, and U.S. rail and transit incidents abroad along with assorted weather and crop remarks from the era.

Philadelphia Clearing Trouse Association Yusen Iwaisha Line Plakodate Japan Louise Mississizuai Alabseia National Bank of Commerce Wansus City Membiuy B. Ridsely Bo RL Youkunihaitiain Rock Ishin Destroyiabh Collinwood O.1 St. Louis United States New Chicago Mississippa

Dynamite Campaign Routs Rock Eshind Daily News Plant

A dynamite blast wrecked the Rock Eshind Daily News plant in Hie Saya TL on March 24, injuring no one seriously. Police suspect John Looney, former owner, and Chicago gamblers linked to fake prizefights spurred the attack. The plant is out of commission as interest groups dispute the cause and future publication proceeds.

Nock Island John Looney Rock Eshind Looney Loohey Chicago Tooney William Wilmerton Myron Jordan

German church caretaker killed aiding children crossing tracks

Danville March 24 application of duty cost Charles Clavie, caretaker at the German Lutheran church and school, his life. While guiding students across the Chicago and Eastern Illinois tracks near the schoolhouse he stepped behind cars to shield himself from the wind and was struck by a train, his head severed.

Danville Chriathin Clavie German Lutheran Church Clerman Lutheran School Chicago Tlinois Uail Road Clavie Tie

Uinois Marriage Statute Case Sparks Legal Debate

Chicago sources report on a ruling by Jude Carpenter that a marriage contracted in violation of the Illinois statute remains invalid even if performed abroad. The decision contrasts with a separate view by Judge Methwen Alou, highlighting a split interpretation of marital validity under state law.

Chicago Marcel Jude Carpenter Methwen Alou

Danville Plant Expansion Announcement

Danville news reports a local company near Philadelphia has bought a treated car plant and plans to expand operations. Leaden will be employed within a few months as the plant area undergoes map revisions and tripled production capacity. The local company currently employs about a dozen workers.

Danville Cte Philadelphia Vpaville

Fragmentary local notice from Nose da Vidson county

An OCR damaged fragment describes a local matter in Nose da Vidson county mentioning Benjamin Me and Coltaipedd, with unclear actions and dates. The text is garbled, but hints at a transaction or event involving a ticker and funds. No clear names or outcomes are established due to the poor readability.

Mareen Vidson County Benjamin Me

Rochford District Flood Disrupts Woha Pitts Plant

A Rochford area flood disrupts operations at the Woha Pitts company, with the extent of impact reaching STA levels. The event prompts emergency responses and concerns over ongoing industrial activity in Rodoor Hib. Mocode 24.0 bse uim notes potential further delays.

Rodoor Hib Rochford Pritts STA Bea

Decoded fragment hints at unclear historic text

Fragmentary OCR text mentions various garbled phrases and names. It shows no clear event, dates, places, or identifiable organizations. The readable parts do not form a coherent report.

Death of Col Albert Davis Noted Poet and Leader

Obituary notes the death of Colonel Albert Davis, a respected poet and veteran, prominent in state affairs and public life. The record honors his contributions, cites his leadership, and notes his age at passing in a formal regional obituary style.

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Phe iui whe world hiagh at Puneh world oo tige lysis les ata fiumernk Puneh's qnetion of dia ior is aftuzether tug sublime for any place outside of an English drawing room.

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Matrimonal Tendencies in Social Fashion

London World notes a trend of society women marrying men much younger than themselves. The piece suggests potential shifts in marriage age norms and questions whether an age limit may be needed in the future.

London World

Taft and Takahira Visit Trenton Chamber of Commerce

Secretary Taft and Baron Takahira spoke to the Trenton Chamber of Commerce in the state house assembly chamber. Crowds filled lobbies as the two nations sought to emphasize friendship amid war rumors. Banquet at the Masonic temple followed, with Taft detailing the national outlook and the Philippines.

Trenton Taft Baron Tatahira Chamber of Commerce Assembly State House Secretirary Patt Baron Pakahiva Gaverror Fort Hillery Senate Baron Takahira Tart Takahira Masonic Temple Philippines

Officers Nab Lee and Elerick in Troffman Bank Robbery

McCloud Oklahoma March 24 police arrest Janes Lee and Lee Elerick both of McCloud on charges of robbing the State Bank of Troffman a few days earlier. The Henry State gang had been linked to the robbery and Teo drew a large revolver during the arrest but officers acted quickly.

Lee McCloud Okla Janes Lee Lee Elerick McCloud, Okla State Bank of Troffman Henry State Gang Teo

Kentucky's New Senator Bradley Elected in 19th Century Vote

Kentucky history notes William OConnell Bradley a Republican former governor elected United States senator as Democrats held no legislative majority. He will replace James B McCreary beginning March 4 1000 at age sixty one. a native Kentuckian and lawyer admitted to the bar in 1865. Bradley known for fiery rhetoric and political row, seen as a break with Senate tradition. Also a Boston Herald excerpt recalls Speaker Cannon’s canal remark and talks of digging and damming.

Kentucky William O'Connell Bradley United States Bradley James B. McCreary King Lie Fixty Beckham Tie Ned Bradley Donnybrook Joe Speaker Cannon Washington Danville George W. Goethals Commission Dewey Manila Boston Herald

Lincoln Nev Marel protests freight rate cuts in Nebraska

Burlington engineer Aranna, representing a joint committee of railroad employees, has protested to the state railway commission against any further reduction of freight rates in Nebraska.

Lincoln Nev Marel Aranna Burlington State Railway Commission Nebraska

Senator-Elect Succeeds Whyte in Maryland Cadence

Democratic lawmakers in Armipolis Maryland caucused to choose Senator-Elect Winter Smith as successor to late State Senator William Pinkney Whyte. The decision concludes a nominee selection process among party members in the state legislature.

Whyte Armipolis Marvel Legisliture Wicter Smith Tate Willi Pinckney Whyte

Baltimore Mills Resume Work After Idle Month Clash

Seven workers return to Maryland Steel company at Sinirraws Point as big mills reopen after extended idle period. Factory operations resume with ground to normal pace and workers back on shift.

Baltimore Maryland Steel Company

Market Quotations and Livestock Prices Report

Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Corn and Soybeans with futures prices, cash sales, and storage notes. Grain markets show May July and Sept futures, while livestock receipts and prices cover cattle calves sheep and hogs with prime and choice grades and regional brokerages reporting strong demand.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Viel SSR Ao SS Sd Hera RQ LD Dts S.ar Troys B.C Findhaan Wisconsin

Not Square Earth and Tiny People Stand Tested

A boy learns at school that the earth is not square and later discovers a similar truth about a small but significant portion of the population. The passage contrasts instruction with observed reality, suggesting widely held beliefs may be untrue.

Riley’s Wry Reply to Weather Chatter Delights Fans

On the way to his publishers James Whitcomb Riley encountered many friends who remarked on the weather. The artist replied with dry humor noting the praise as very highly spoken of, saying Poe heard it.

James Whitcomb Riley Riley Good Mr. Riley Poe

The Case of Judge Wilfley in Shanghai

Judge Lebbeus R. Wilsey of the U S court in Shanghai faces charges leading to impeachment. former attorney general Lorrin Andrews supported the allegations. Roosevelt and Hoot vetted past actions while Wilsey, a Yale graduate, served in China under Secretary of State Vadlhas.

Wilfley Lebbeus R. Wilsey United States Court Shanghai China Lorrin Andrews Prawadi House Committee On the Judiciary Tao the Wildles Roosevelt Yale

Marcum W. Littleton and the Ligyvers of the era

In eighties era lore, Marcum W. Littleton satirically questioned about becoming a conductor. He claimed he would not be a conductor and instead aimed to be a big hawker in New York. Born in a toy cave in Tennessee, he had no schooling until age sixteen when he studied with an old German for eight months.

Marcum W. Littleton Wasatdrack Walker Poesxis Forensaia Kan Efe New York Tie Tennessee Germisn

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