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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1906

Page

6

Various 1910s News Snippets Include Disasters Robberies and Health Notes

The clippings report state actions closing schools for scarlet fever, a large fatal fire destroying Conkling livery and adjoining buildings, arrests in a train robbery near Richmond Indiana, religious toleration shifts in Russia with Orthodox members converting to Roman Catholicism, four French miners columns rubbing out agitation, a referendum planned in the French miners' union, John Alexander Dowie visiting Mexico, party caucus planning in Washington, Rockefeller health, insurance scandal fallout, and ex Senator Hii's condition and mental strain.

Hfe Holgertoh Wasi State ‘Board of Heaith Owing Conkling Livery Studies Wieyrus HH. CG. Harris San Franciaéo Richmond Ind Russia Isor John Alexander Dowie Chicago Mexico Jamaica Senate House Cnampaign Congressional Committee William Rockefeller Beding Italy Tr4g David B. Hii

Miners and Operators Face Last Push on Wage Scale

Indianapolis dispatch reports a final effort by coal operators and miners in central, competitive and southwestern districts to settle a wage scale by April 1. A 5.5 percent raise is demanded. Ohio Indiana and Illinois oppose paying the advance, risking a district split if western Pennsylvania runs on a higher scale. Joint committees expect continued disagreement with a possible late-session decision today. If unresolved, 225,000 miners may strike before the wage deadline.

Indianapolis L. Robbins Pennsylvania Ohio Indeana Finois Illnois

Labor Goes Into Politics

The Federation of Labor executive council reaffirms its political action stance. It calls for unity among working people regardless of creed color sex nationality or politics and supports independent ballot use to elect pro worker leaders and resist corporate influence and court bias.

Washington Executive Council The Federation of Labor American Federation of Labor United Mem Hws American Federation Tabor

Labor matters at Academy meeting in Philadelphia

The American Academy of Political and Social Science sets its annual meeting for April 6 and 7 in Philadelphia. The theme is The improvement of labor conditions in the United States with two opposing sides slated to speak on four sub topics including The Length of the Working Life and The Settlement of Industrial Conflicts by Means of Trade Agreements.

Philadelphia American Academy of Political and Social Science United States North

Dyspepsia in School Children Aided by Dr Caldwell

Dyspepsia weakens many schoolchildren due to rapid lunches. Correct the cause and treat stomach and bowel issues safely with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and $1.00 with money back if unsatisfied.

Caldwell

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsements Promised By Dr Pierce

An 1890s advertisement touts the Golden Medical Discovery with claims of nourishing nerves and organs, banishing ills from dyspepsia to constipation, and endorses a book offer and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as cures, citing medical authorities and mail order details from Buffalo New York.

Machtti Ena Lavery Ingredit Golden Medica Discovery Golden Medical Discovery Common Sense Ros Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Prominent Labor Figures Named in Advisory Panel

United States commissioner Charles P. Neil leads a panel with Frederick J. Hoffman of Prudential Life Insurance, Adolph Strasser of the Cigar Makers unions, Tunes O Connell of a machinists group, Dennis A. Hayes of the Glass Bottle Blowers, and Robert Inter of New York City.

Charles P. Neil United States Labor Frederick J. Hoffman Prudential Life Insurance Company Adolph Strasser Cigar Makers Tunes O'Connell Intermnational Association of Machinists Dennis ‘A. Hayes Glass Bettle Blowers’ Association Robert Inter New York City

Natives In Samar Fight Ends With High Casualties

March 26 report from Maginon Samar details a battle between constabulary and Pulajanes. Three officers and several privates were wounded as Palatanes suffered unknown losses. Governor Curry is missing and officials suspect a treacherous surrender ruse by the Pulajanes.

Manila Marel Ads Maugtion Samar Constabulary

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Tumor Aid

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy against tumors and related female health issues. It cites letters from women who report relief or cure, encouraging readers to seek the product and write to Mrs. Pinkham for guidance.

Lydia Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham Fannie D. Fox Bradford E. Pinkhams Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Fannie D Ox Bradio Lydia BE E. Finkhatn Luella Ad Anate Seattle Wash Taywoman

Mass German and Bohemian Rally Seeks Dance Hall Permits

In Chicago a mass meeting of 10 000 German and Bohemian society representatives urged the city council to authorize the mayor to issue special permits for dance halls and for state home rule on amusements. An overflow crowd of 20 000 gathered outside the Michigan Avenue armory. More than 800 societies led a march along Michigan Avenue with flags and uniform bands. Speakers including Samuel Als checkboxler urged reformers and blamed the mayor and state’s attorney for permit revocation.

Chicago Mitreh Regaard Miost Regiment Michigan Atsenue Samuel Alschuler Ilinois

Struck by Lightning Kills Local Pastor in Pulpit

On March 26 Carson district during a thunderstorm Lev J Br Lentz pastor of a Latter Day Saints church was struck by lightning in his pulpit. The bolt shattered a chandelier and threw him to the floor. He died within an hour as the church caught fire but was saved. He leaves a widow and two children.

Carson Lev J. BR. Lentz Lentz

House Proceedings on Annapolis Hazing Bill Change

The House passed a Senate bill with a House substitute addressing hazing at the Annapolis Naval Academy. It repeals the existing mandatory dismissal for hazing and replaces it with penalties tied to the offense. Before this action, 26 pension bills were approved. The Senate was not in session.

House Washington Annapolis Naval Academy Senate Hamissal

Three Children Die In Fire At Oxford Florida

In Oxford Florida on March 24 flames engulfed a home while parents were away. Three children of Jdanius Bueheris perished in the blaze.

Oxford Fla Jdanius Bueheris

Let It Alone Prescription Humor From A Doctor

A patient asks for a complexion remedy and the doctor replies with a playful prescription quoted as Let It alone. The exchange highlights a lighthearted medical joke about skin care and advice.

Pulajanes clash with US officials in Magtaon fight

Four Pulajanes chiefs with over 100 men attacked US officials at the constabulary barracks in Magtaon. Officials fled to the Magtaon river and swam across as troops opened fire. Governor Curry hunted by Pulajanes, suspected to be hiding in dense brush after a decisive constabulary victory. Three hundred constabulary pursue the fugitive natives.

Pulajanes United States Sloover Magtaon United Stautes Curry Covernory Curry New Mexico Rough Riders Philippines Mantl Samar Feito

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Gallops for Aid

Advertising copy claims the remedy cleans the body and restores health for upset stomach liver and bowels. It asserts improved blood flow to digestive organs and a comfortable feeling of health with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar.

Burdett Piano Tuner Orders at Brown and Dollmeyerg

F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, placed orders at Brown and Dollmeyerg with a note about a phoney request appearing in the records.

F. J. Burdett Brown & Dollmeyerg Phoney

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